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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

5

Carbondale Indians Name Lineup for Coming Football Season

Carbondale Indians have organized for football with A C Guerin of Princeton as coach. The 1910s era roster lists Evan Williams at center and Albert Crane quarterback among others, with J Russel Jones as manager. They plan to schedule games with Stroudsburg State Normal, Dunmore High School, St Thomas College, and others, aiming to renew local football interest.

Carbondale Indians Crescents A. C. Guerin Princeton Grove Hureday Evan Williams Eddie Gorman Eddie McHale McAndrew Gus Hansen McGlynn Red” Price Dan Hodgins James McTrean James Mason Bert Cogging Albert Crane Joe Hanson McDonald Kilhullen Loftus Hyland Hope Melkenna Warren J. Russel Jones Joe Hansen Donnie Hodgins Jones Stroudsburg State Normal School Dunmore High School St. Thomas College Wyoming Seminary Athens Athletic Club Binghamton High School Berwick Athletic Club All-Elmira Harry Hillman Academy Wilkes-Barre Hazleton and Honesdale Dear Old

Prisoners From Carbondale See Kinney In Eastern Penitentiary

A Carbondale man visiting Philadelphia obtained relaxed prison visiting rules through a mayoral courtesy. Kinney, who murdered his wife on the railroad tracks three years ago, appears physically ruined by remorse and faces a twenty year sentence. James Nolan, who killed his father, looks healthier and in good spirits. Winans Hall’s Edwin Schoonover’s slayer was seen in his cell content to endure his term, with Kinney and Nolan described in contrast.

Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary Cherry Hil Ashbridge P. O'Connor Carbondale Kinney Simpson Delaware Itudgson Here James Nolan South Side Winans Hall Edwin Schoonover Winans

Grape-Nuts Endorsed as Brain and Nerve Food by Pastor

The Rev G M Lodge of Iowa declares a three month trial with Grape-Nuts improved health and memory. He cites recall of names and dates, ability to preach without notes, and overall vitality, recommending the cereal to students clergy teachers and mental workers.

G. M. Lodge Lowaity Iowa Kansas

Stroke of Paralysis Hits Pike Street Resident

John Farrell of Pike street, an elderly local figure, lies in a precarious condition after a paralysis attack Thursday evening. He had just returned from a neighbor’s, complained of ill health, and soon became unconscious. Doctors Gillis and Wheeler attended, with limited improvement and uncertain outcome. Farrell recently suffered a severe leg injury from a wood chopping incident last fall.

John Farrell Pike Street Farrell A. EF. Gillis Wheeler

Funerals Mark Day For Several Local Residents

Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Alexander Johnson, Mrs. Sarah Jesup Hudson Hoyle, Jacob Faurot and others. Details describe church processions, burials in Maplewood and Glen Dyberry cemeteries, and officiants Rev. Charles Lee and Rev. A F Chaffee with multiple pallbearers and floral tributes. Interments occurred in Maplewood, Glen Dyberry, and Fairdale area cemeteries, with services at homes and churches across multiple streets and avenues.

Alexander Johnson Sarah Hazle Jacob Faurot Darte Avenue First Presbyterian Church Charles Lee A. F. “Haffee First Methodist Church Mr. Lee J. Russell Shepherd H. F. Clark A. P. Thomas W. Db. Evans Maplewod John Lindsay Frank Lindsay Alexander Messenger Louis Cramer, Esq James Lindsay James Lindsay, Jr

Dr W F Dixon Settles In Pittston as Carbon Dalian

Dr W F Dixon of Pittston and brother of Rev George A Dixon of St Rose church is to become a Carbon dalian. He has secured offices in the Burke building and will move into rooms arranged by Hon James J O Neill. A Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate he recently returned from Baltimore where he served at the Baltimore hospital. He spent vacations in New York with Dr Hillin gaining valuable experience. Friends greet his arrival with warm wishes.

W. F. Dixon Pittston George A. Dixon St. Rose Church Burke Building James J. O'Neill Dixon College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore Balmore Baltimore Hospital New York City Hillin

James Boylan Purchases Blanchard Homestead in Scranton

James Boylan of Moylan and Boylan restaurateurs became owner of the Blanchard homestead on Seventh Avenue adjoining John Murrin’s grounds. The transfer occurred at the sheriff’s real estate office in the arbitration room of the courthouse in Scranton yesterday. Purchase price was 2400 dollars, viewed as a bargain, with a later offer of 5000 dollars signaling strong value. The house features modern conveniences and fine surroundings.

James Boylan Moylan & Boylan Blanchard Seventh Avenue John Murrin Sheriff's Court House Scranton Boyan

Lost Hope Restored by Dr Williams Pink Pills

Miss Flora Hanna of Cleveland Ohio describes severe typhoid sickness two years prior. After five boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength returned and appetite reappeared. She praises the remedy for complexion and vitality and notes others who tried it were satisfied. Pills sold by dealers or postpaid from Dr Williams Medicine Co Syracuse NY.

Flora Hanna Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio Bree

Local Family Rehoused in Cheerful Home Offer

A shortened reading notes a dious and cheerful description of a welcoming home prepared for Mr. Boylan and his family. The text suggests a warm transition suitable for a new household.

Mr. Boylan

Bon Ton Social Club Opens Autumn Dance Season

The Bon Ton Social club opened the autumn dance season with a dance in the Burke building last evening. The weekly dances directed by Prof. Collins begin this season, marking a successful start. Prof. Firth supplied new music as fifty couples enjoyed the evening.

Bon-Ton Burke Burke Building Collins Firth

Wagner Orchestra Departures Leave Belmont for Carbondale

Fred Wagner senior and his son Fred of Belmont street depart on the Brie flyer to Carbondale, TL, as principal musicians in Wagner's orchestra. Casper Wagner of Simpson and David Morgan of Burket street accompany them. Morgan is popular with town youth and was president of the Bon Ton Social club, a role he held with satisfaction.

Fred Wagner Fred Belmont Street Carbondale Wagner Son Casper Wagner Simpson David Morgan Birkett Street Morgan Bon Ton

Burley Boys Organize Open Challenges For 106 Pound Team

The Burley Boys football team announces they are open for challenges at an average weight of 106 pounds. Members include William Watkins center Alex Gilles right guard Edward Wade left guard John Carrol right tackle Oscar Smith left tackle Frank Pell right end Frank Davis left end Clarence Gilles quarterback John Campbell right half back Frank Smith left halfback Wil lum Mell fullback.

Burley William Watkins Alex Gilles Edward Wade John Carrol Oscar Smith Frank Pell Frank Davis Clarence Gilles John Campbell Frank Smith Willum Mell

Local residents move on for studies and work

Miss Grace Atkinson leaves Wyoming street to resume studies at Wyoming seminary in Kingston. Miss Gertrude Dennis departs Washington street for Garden City Long Island to enter St Marys seminary. Thomas Meys a Delaware and Hudson brakeman is injured at South Wilkes-Barre and taken to Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs James D Hevers and family plan a new home in Carbondale after his promotion to road supervisor. Daughters of Rebekah delegates Lizzie Barrett and Edith Evans head to Carbondale for October 14 meeting.

Grace Atkinson Wyoming Street Kingston Wyoming Seminary Gertrude Dennis Washington Street Garden City Long Island St. Mary's Seminary Thomas Meys Delaware and Hudson South Wilkes-Barre Mervy Hospital Wilkes-Barre James D. Hevers Carbondale W. T. Ward Eagle City Arizona

Anniversary and social gather at Salem avenue homes

Mrs A Madigan and relatives from Philadelphia and Saratoga enjoyed Crystal lake outing and were hosted to dinner at Mrs Madigan’s Salem avenue home. Thursday marked the cotton wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas Higgins with a reception and gifts at their Salem avenue residence. Miss Nina Smith hosted friends on Carte avenue for an evening of music games and refreshments. Miss Margaret Carden returned from a week in Scranton with friends on the West Side.

Madigan Anna Madigan Margaret Missett Anna Missett T. A. Missett Frank Missett J. V. Missett Philadelphia James Wescott Saratoga Crystal Lake Salem Avenue Margaret Carden West Side Scranton

Maitland fair closes with Thomas W. and Miss Jennie wins

At Wadaville Pa on the fairs last day two races were won in three heats. Thomas W. owned by M. M. Sherwood of Scranton took the trotting event over Maxey while Miss Jennie, owned by William Meters of Wilkes-Barre, captured the free-for-all. Aeronaut failed to arrive. Judges named winners among many exhibitors and items.

Thomas W M. M. Sherwood Jennie W. Mercers Wilkes- Barre Wadaville Maitland Fair Scranton Maxey F. §. Lott Montrose Mise Jennie William Meters Wilkes-Barre I. A. Patterson Wilkes Medim Carbondale Aeronaut George FE. Stevenson Waverly Far West Sacramento Mountains New Mexico

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD WEDDING IN BINGHAMTON

Edward Mason of North Main street and Miss Amy Ditmore were united in marriage in Binghamton New York yesterday. The couple plan a brief honeymoon and will settle on Second street with Mason's mother.

Edward Mason North Main Street Amy Ditmore Binghamton N. Y Squire Robinson Wheeler Squire Kelfer William Staples Wild Cat Road Julius Spaeth Carbondale Mra. Stubbs Ryda

Catarrh Cure Claims Instant Relief from Agnew Powder

Advertisement touts Agnew s Catarrhal Powder claiming cures for catarrh in ten minutes. George James of Boranton Pa testifies to twenty years of suffering with hawking throat and bad breath, saying the product brought instant relief after first use and cure after a few bottles. Sold by Wm. G. Clark and H. C. Banhae.

Agnew George James Boranton Wm. G. Clark H. C. Ban

Henwood Kegel Nuptials Attend Dunmore Ceremony

Mrs Hilda Swick of Second Street suffers bronchitis at Mayfield. The Henwood Kegel wedding took place in Dunmore with Libretto Mae and Alice Henwood among attendees. Delaware and Hudson coal dumps strike picking was halted by officials yesterday morning. Mrs Bartley Mullen moved from Carbondale hospital to her Third Street home.

Javol Fauret Delaware and Hudson Fairchale Susquehanna County Devenged A. F P. Chiffee South Terrace Street David Bengough Mayfield Hilda Swick Second Street Richard Mellon Frank Conch Libretta Mae Alice Henwood Dunmore Voul Bartley Mullen Carbondale Hospital Third Street

Browns to meet Scranton Amateurs at Athletic Park

The Browns face the Scranton Amateurs this afternoon at Athletic Park, Scranton with Ames catching Laird pitching Cleary at short O'Boyle at first Gallagher second Wheeler third Nation left Walsh center Killenilen right. Local fans will attend. Episcopal services tomorrow evening in Blakely al Jander's hall Scott street with other services at Blakely Baptist church and Presbyterian church. The United Mine Workers locals march to Priceburg for President Mitchell address. Mrs J J Cummings returns from New York with fall and winter millinery stock. Miss Nellie Ryan visits Scranton friends. Mrs D J Jenkins of Hyde Park visits Delawar(e) street mother. Mrs Henry Dearle and Elizabeth attend a relative's Scranton wedding.

Browns Scranton Athletic Park Ames Laird Cleary O’boyle Gallagher Wheeler Nation Feld Walsh Killenilen Episcopal al- Jander's Hall Scott Street Blakely Blakely Baptist Church Spencer Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor J. J. Cummings New York Nellie Ryan United Mine Workers Priceburg Mitchell D. J. Jenkins Hyde Park Mary Proburt Delaware Street Henry Dearle Elizabeth Dearle

Death of Margaret Sheridan in Peckville

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sheridan mourn their daughter Margaret who died Saturday evening from convulsions. Funeral was Monday with interment in St. Patrick's cemetery Olyphant. Also notes of travel and church announcements in Peckville and nearby towns.

Philip Sheridan Margaret St. Patrick's Cemetery Olyphant Zlbu Tinklepiugh Huntingdon Red Men Edward Dougherty Carbondale Wis Dennison Launesbore and Mix A.V. Mace Perkyille Baptist Church Thomas Presbyterian Church Moon D. D Samuel Henry Chicago Ill Mra D. P. Taylor New Grange Delaware Chi- Cue

Special Reduced Rail Rates for Monterey Meeting

National Wholesale Druggists Association meets in Monterey California October 7 to 11. Lehigh Valley railroad offers round trip tickets at 70 cents for travel from September 28 to November 16 on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Inquiries should go to Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket

Allentown Fair Tickets On Sale Details

Tickets for the Allentown Fair go on sale September 20, 24, 25, and 26 with return passage good through September 27. Travel from Scranton is $4.10 round trip, with a special one day rate on September 25 and a child rate of $1.60. Trains depart Scranton at 6:38 a.m. and return from Allentown at 8 p.m., excluding the Black Diamond Express. See Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley agents for more information.

Scranton Allentown Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley

Special New Jersey Central Excursion for Allentown Fair

The New Jersey Central railroad runs a special excursion from Scranton Thursday September 35 at 7 am to Allentown for the Allentown fair September 23 to 26. Through service from Scranton to Yatesville and Ashley Inclusive with return from Allentown at 7 pm. Prices range from 1.75 to 4.05 dollars for various segments and tickets are valid only on the special trains September 28 to 26, with agents available in Scranton for details.

Allentown New Jersey Central Railroad Scranton Ashley Yatesville Wilkes-Barre Quaker City New Jersey Central Saunhers District

Special Round Trip Tickets to Washington From Beranton

Ticket agents of the Lackawanna rally offer special round trip fares to Washington at one way price for the round trip. Fare from Beranton is 7.75 dollars. Tickets are on sale and valid October 4 through 7 for outbound and returning until October 14 with possible extension to November upon ticket deposit and 50 cent payment. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Philadelphia and one other point en route within final limits. Further details available from local ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad.

Lackawanna Rallyoaed Eperlal Washington Beranton Amit Baltimore Philadelphia Fer Trrcker Lackawannit Railroad

Timetable Changes Announced for Ontario & Western Rail

Important changes in the timetable of the New York Ontario and Western Railway will soon occur with some trains discontinued and others altered. Readers planning travel over the Ontario and Western are advised to contact the nearest station for details.

New York, Ontario & Western Railway Ontario & Western

Train Service Update Promises Clearer Timetables

Transit authorities announce revised train schedules to improve reliability. Officials cite redesigned run patterns and staffing changes aimed at reducing delays and enhancing on time performance for commuters and regional connections.

Lackawanna Excursion to Niagara Falls on Sept 25

Special excursion tickets sold for all trains on Sept 25 and Oct 265 good for return within five days from sale date. Round trip fare set at 5.00 dollars for adults and 2.00 dollars for children ages five to twelve.

Lackawanna Railroad Niagara Falls Excursion

Wisconsin Central Sells Settlers' Tickets at Reduced Rates

Starting September 1 and daily through October 21 1903 the Wisconsin Central railroad offers greatly reduced settler tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia. Inquiries to W H Allen D P A 621 Park Building Pittsburgh PA or James C Pond general passenger agent Milwaukee WI.

Wisconsin Central Railroad Chicago Mointain Montana Idaho Oregon Washington British Columbia W. H. Allen Park Building Pittsburg James C. Pond Milwaukee Wis

Lackawanna Druggists Sale Of Special Round Trip Tickets

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and National Wholesale Druggists hold a Monterey California event October 7 to 11 1902 offering special round trip tickets to Los Angeles or San Francisco from Scranton. Fare is 70 cents. Tickets on sale September 28 and valid for travel until December 1902 with return by November 15 1902. Contact local ticket agent for details on stops and routes.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company National Wholesale Druggists Monterey Cal Lackawanna Railroad Los Angeles San Francisco Scranton

Foliage Excursion Set by New York Ontario and Western Triway

On Sunday October 5 the NY,O&W Triway plans its foliage excursion from Scranton division stations to Forest City Hancock NC and return at a round trip rate of 1 dollar. Tickets also to Poyntelle Winwood and Preston Park. For details consult agents or J K Welsh Scranton T P A.

New York, Ontario and Western Triway Company Ihe Scranton Forest City Hancock N. C Wayne County Poyntelle Winwood Preston Park Dekey J. Kh. Welsh T. PB. A

Scranton Division Trains Noe and 4 Discontinued

The New York Ontario and Western Railway Scranton division will discontinue Sumner trains Noe and 4 after Monday September 2. The move affects daily service and schedules.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Scranton

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