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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

2

Autumn Nuptials at St Rose Church in Carbondale

Miss Katherine McDonald and Thomas Neary were married at St Rose Church in a ceremony led by Very Rev T F Coffey. The couple, from South Side Carbondale, will honeymoon in New York City before settling on Powderly Street. The bride wore steel with chiffon. the bridesmaid wore blue. The groom is a noted Carbondale football player and Delaware and Hudson employee.

Katherine McDonald Thomas Neary South Side St. Rose Church Byy Very Coffey T. F. Coffey Elizabeth McDonald Patrick Neary Fonlard Redly Delaware and Hudson Company Neary Caarbendale

Carbondale Indians Open Season Against Wyoming Seminary

Carbondale Indian football team led by Russell Jones prepare for a season opener against Wyoming Seminary on Saturday October 4 in the valley. Jones touts his eleven as the best yet, with strengthened lines after last year’s setbacks. Thanksgiving game planned at Hazleton, avoiding travel costs for visiting teams.

Carbondale Indians Wyoming Seminary Russell Jones Jones Carbondale Hazleton Garbondale

Work of the Flames Destroys Cuff House on Hospital Street

A house owned by George Cuff senior was burned to the ground around 3 a m. Mrs. Cuff, crippled, struggled to escape as a burst of flame caused an early room fire. The Mitchells and Colombias arrived to find the structure beyond saving with total loss and embers remaining after the collapse.

George Cuff Hospital Street Cuff

Rutherford Brothers Make Waves In Local Football Scene

Carbondale eyes a strong season as Frank Collins of Carbondale makes a mark with the University of Pennsylvania. The Carbondale Indians seek crucial opportunities and two local talents gain notice amid rising football interest.

Carbondale Frank Collins University of Pennsylvania Carbondale Indians

Physician credits Grape-Nuts and Postum in relief of sour stomach

A Barron Wisconsin physician recounts his struggle with acid dyspepsia and sour stomach. He credits four teaspoons of Grape-Nuts at each meal and Postum coffee with restoring appetite and energy, noting weight gain from 140 to 155 pounds and improved sleep after adopting the regimen.

Barron Wis Bever Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Carbondale Candidates for Post on Varsity Eleven

Carbondale youths Albert G. Rutherford and T. A. Rutherford seek posts on the university eleven. Albert, a Pennsylvania law student and former Carbondale Indian, aims to earn a spot alongside Frank Calling after improving his physique and weight. T. A. Rutherford attends Princeton and also eyes a place on the team, expected to please local supporters.

Carbondalians Albert G. Rutherford T. A. Rutherford James Rutherford Globe Store Albert Frank Calling University of Pennsylvania Law School Carbondale Indians Patterson Princeton

Night of bells marks souvenir release for historic church bell

The Methodist congregation unveiled miniature bells carved from the historic church bell in Carbondale. At a souvenir event featuring songs and readings Rev. A F Chaffee spoke on the bell the first Wyoming conference era and Civil War fare tolls. About 600 bells were ordered for sale at one dollar each as sentimental keepsakes.

Carbondallans A. F. Chaffee Tribune Chaffee Wyoming

Harry Williams Worse

News from the hospital reports director Marry T. Williams in a grave condition as typhoid fever continues to weaken him with only a fragile possibility of recovery and no definite signs of improvement after a hopeful moment.

T. Williams Williams Mr. Williams

Great game tomorrow at Duffy's field

Local anticipation builds for a big afternoon matchup as the Simon Long team of Wilkes-Barre visits Duffy's field to face Our Pete. Crescents lineup likely unchanged with Kelleher pitching for Carbondale and Wadkid a strong twirler in the Simon Long rotation.

Simon Long Wilkes-Barre Duffy's Field Pete Crescents Kelleher Carbondale Wadkid

Tax Collector Election Proposed by Local Taxpayer

A Carbondale resident urges the city to use an act passed by the last legislature dated June 20 1901 to appoint the city treasurer as collector of school and poor taxes, in response to the poor board's quorum failure.

Carbondale Tribune

De Laney Announces Candidacy For Prothonotary

Edward De Laney brother of Prof John De Laney supervising principal of Fell township schools and Republican candidate for Prothonotary of Wagsne county is well known in Carbondale where he spends much time. Portraits advertising his candidacy are being distributed in this city.

Edward de Laney John de Laney Fell Township Wagsne County de Laney Carbondale Elty

Local Officials Attend Allentown Fair Exhibition

Common Councilman Abe L Salim and Landford Samuel Willama of Hotel American left yesterday for the Allentown fair to witness Crescens the king of trotters exhibition mile. Walter Scurry spent yesterday at the Wayne county fair in Honesdale.

Abe L. Salim Landford Samuel Willama Hotel American Allentown Crescens Walter Scurry Wayne County Honesdale

Party Attendance Report from West Scranton

A West Scranton party Monday evening drew attendees including Missea Genevieve Welly Mollie Nolan Katherine Murray and Messrs James Cannon Frank Wynn George Evans of this city and Md Giles of Jermys.

Missea Genevieve Welly Mollie Nolan Katherine Murray James Cannen Frank Wynn George Evans This City MD Giles Jermys West Scranton

Birthday Party for Miss Misa Maylever’s Ninth

Misa Maylever of Grave street entertained many Huthe friends on Tuesday afternoon for her ninth birthday. Guests included Loong Morgan Laura Brink Jane Brink Susie Blephens Gertrude Dix Currie Lesher Ruth Hedden Susan Lesher Lola Miller Anna Lesher Donis Rowison Pearl Frinbee Anna Lester Tryphena Emily Lola Bennett Lillian Matthews Martan.

Misa Maylever Grave Street Miss Lover Loong Morgan Laura Brink Jane Brink Susie Blephens Gertrude Dix Currie Lesher Ruth Hedden Susan Lesher Lola Miller Anna Lesher Donis Rowison Pearl Frinbee Anna Lester Tryphena Bmily Lola Bennett Lillian’ Matthews Martan

Record of Moran Family Names in Local Society

Matthews, Gertrude Glennon, Charlotte Glennon and Rosalia Vaughey appear in a society column noting social connections, introductions, and community ties within the local press.

Local Briefs Report Accidents and Social Events

John May of Band streetinjured at work Monday. John Sintgenes of Highland Park run down by a wagon on upper Wayne street Tuesday. no bones broken after wheel passed over a keg. Patrick Ryan of Beranton becomes machinist at Hendrick Manufacturing works. Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah met to plan the tri county convention to be hosted in this city in October with Wayne Lackawanna Luzerne counties represented. Mrs. Robert Whitfield and guests hosted a dinner at their South Mont street home for Mrs. Walter Williams Miss Plora Williams and Charles Cramer of Speranton. Invitations issued from Mr and Mrs William King Laverty Scranton for Kathryn Dorrance to William Vail Johnson on Thursday October 1 at 8 pm at First Presbyterian church Scranton. The bride known to many here. Mrs Laverty once a prominent resident. The weddings of Frederick Brunner and Elsie Manaton were celebrated yesterday at the bride’s Aldenville home with Carbondale relatives present.

John May Band Street John Sintgenes Highland Park Wayne Street Patrick Ryan Beranton Hendrick Manufacturing Company Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Tri-County Wayne Lackawanna Luzerne Robert Whitfield South Molin Street Seventh Avenue Walter Williams Plora Williams Newark N. J Charles Cramer Speranton William King Laverty Scranton Daugghter Kathryn Dorrance William Vail Johnson First Presbyterian Church Frederick Brunner Elsie Manaton Aldenville Carbondale

Passing Throng Visits and Local Trips Reported

The column lists residents and visitors including B C Guerin and John Booth driving to Dalton, Miss Mimma, Kalil visiting Green Ridge, Miss Maggie Marsh of Jermyn in Carbondale, J W Pelllo of Scranton on business in Carbondale, Mr and Mrs Edwin Mason of Jermyn visiting Tuesday, John Williams and Claude Oliver at the Wayne county fair in Honesdale, the Shermans of Binghamton visiting the Atre and Jesse Rounds in Treynshoonhirst, Grant Pelton of Scranton visiting Carbondale, Elizabeth Morgan of New Strateville Ohio staying with Mr and Mrs W R Jones, Postmaster John F Thomas’s Western trip including Hot Springs New Orleans and Memphis, health benefiting trip noted.

B.C. Guerin John Booth Dalton Tmimma Kalil Green Ridge Maggie Marsh Jermyn Carbondale J. W. Pelllo Scranton Dwin Mason John Williiams Claude Oliver Wayne County Fair Honesdale Goldie Fern Sherman Binghamton Atre Jesse Rounds Treynshoonhirst Grant Pelton Lackawanna Valley

Funeral of Miss Mary Ruddy Held at St Patrick’s

A large gathering attended the funeral from the family home on Dunmore street. The body rested in a white casket with floral offerings. Requiem high Mass was led by Rev. John J. O'Donnell at St Patrick's Church, followed by burial at St Patrick's Cemetery. Pallbearers included William Coleman and others. Angel's Sodality attended in a body.

Mary Ruddy Dunmore Street St. Patrick's Church John J. O'Donnell St. Patrick's Cemetery William Coleman Joseph Best Martin Reddington James McGinty James Hoban Edward McGinty Angel's Sodality J. W. Sweeney Lindon Brothers Luckas Wannd Hospital Olympia Orchestra Mahorns Hall DD. F. Gibbons Scranton M. J. Burke Park Place Mamie Fadden Archbald Jennie Vole Wilkes-Barre

Funeral for Thomas Wright in Jessup

The funeral of Thomas Wright was held Tuesday from his home with a solemn high mass at St. James church. Wright, a devout member of the parish and a leading figure in the William O’Hara Council and Young Men’s Institute, drew thousands to the service. Interment followed at Olyphant Catholic cemetery. James Gilroy and James Dermody planned to depart for Buffalo that evening after securing employment.

Thomas Wright St. James’ Church Mgr. Wright William O'Hara Young Men's Institute Olyphant Catholic James Gilroy James Dermody Buffalo Dela

No Substitute Offered for Diarrhea Remedy

The text notes druggists rarely offer substitutes and 99 of 100 recommend C cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when diar rhea is asked about, claiming it is the dependable choice even in severe cases. It mentions the remedy is sold by all druggists.

C Chamberlain

Thirteenth Regiment Encampment Witnessed Nearby

An observer describes witnessing the encampment of the Thirteenth regiment near Ware and Hudson, noting it as a significant military gathering.

Ware Hudson Hery

Taylor Community Notices and Associations Rally

Several church and temperance events are announced in Taylor. The Young Men's Christian Association hosts a Sunday meeting at Calvary Baptist with speakers from Scranton and Taylor, plus an added musical program. The Lackawanna County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union holds a three session convention at Taylor Methodist Episcopal with Mrs. A. M. Holvey speaking in the evening. Attendees are invited to both gatherings.

Young Men's Christian Association Calvary Baptist Church A. M. Holvey West Pittston Ll. F. Bower Scranton Young Men's Christian Association W. J. Howells John. Basham Ocean Grove Atlantic City M. C. Lynch Philadelphia J. P. Davie Starracen W. J. Burns Grove Street M. J. Osborne Avora Masters Thomas McDonald Francis Cummings College of Brotherhood Baltimore No. 2

Honesdale News Roundup Highlights Local Movements and Events

Henry Z Russell and son return from a tour including New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. Water lowered in Park Lake as Honesdale Gas plans a riverbed gas main. Second Lieutenant Walter Whitney returns from New York territory to join Company EF in Olyphant. Captain William H Swift leads Thirteenth regiment to Olyphant. many Company I members travel by other trains. Alumni gift a Clara T Fitton Memorial Library to Honesdale High School. exercises by R Milton Salmon mark her birthday. School sessions run 8 to 12.4 to allow fair attendance. Epworth League convenes Sept 30 at Honesdale Methodist Church through Oct 1.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Henry Z. Russell Eon Enas T New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Park Lake Honesdale Gas Company Misa Clara T. Fitton R. Milton Salmon Epworth League

Bridge Work Commences On Susquehanna Crossing

Reports show the wooden wagon bridge across the Susquehanna at Tunkhannock is removed by dynamite. A new structure is to replace it, with the contract to be let in Harrisburg this week as spectators watched. Clarence A Little funeral planned Thursday at Wyoming Street residence with Wyoming County Bar Association to attend.

Tunkhannock Howard Buck Allentown Withkhannock Creek Moses Shields, Jr Nicholson FE. J. Jordan New Mexico Susquehanna River Harrisburg Robert Little United States Navy Clarence Tatthe Addison Kk. Mowry Meshoppen Clarence A. Little Wyoming Street Wrights Templars Wyoming County Bar Association

Delaware Lackawanna West board make-up for today

The document lists shift assignments for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board. Names include Mosier Pushers J Gervity Doherty Wallace Golden Baxter Summits Frountellier Widner Houser Murray Bartholomew Case Lattimer Murphy W H Bartholomew Magovern Gaffney Becor and Bian lon with various times through the day.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board Mosier Lamping East J. Gervity Dam Doherty Wallace Golden Baxter Frountellier Pushers Widner Houser Murray Bartholomew Case

Carnegie Visits the King at Balmoral

Andrew Carnegie has gone to Balmoral to visit King Edward. Lord Rosebery and Winston Spencer Churchill are at Balmoral.

London Andrew Carnegie Balmoral King Edward Lord Rosebery Winston Spencer Churchill

Special Reduced Railroad Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles

The Lehigh Valley railroad offers special tickets at 99.70 dollars for travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles with departure on September 26 and 29, and return by November 16. Tickets exclude the Black Diamond Express and may be purchased through Lehigh Valley agents for details.

Train Ticket Offer From Scranton with Special Rates

Tickets go on sale September 23 to 26 for return passage to September 27. Good on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Scranton to destination rate four dollars ten cents. One day rate Thursday September 25. Round trip from Scranton two dollars, children one dollar fifty. Depart Scranton 6:38 a m returning from Allentown at p m. See Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley agents for info.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Scranton Allentown Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley

Special Round Trip Washington Tickets From Lackawanna

Ticket agents offer special round trip to Washington at one way fare for the round trip. From Scranton the fare is 7.75. Tickets on sale October 4 to 7 and valid for return through October 14. Extension to November 3 possible with deposit of tickets at joint agent and 50 cents. Stops at Baltimore Philadelphia and one more along the route allowed but not beyond final limit. Inquiries to local Lackawanna agent.

Lackawanna Railroad Washington Scranton Baltimore Philadelphia Luckawanna Railroad

Special Round Trip Tickets For D L & W N W Druggists Meet

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad offers special round trip tickets to Monterey California for the National Wholesale Druggists meeting October 7 to 11 1902. Round trip from Scranton priced at 90.70 dollars with travel allowed September 28 to October 20 and return must reach origin by November 1902. Contact local ticket agent for stop rules and routing details.

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

G A R Encampment Train Service From Scranton to Washington

For the thirty sixth National encampment in Washington D C October 6 to 11 Lieut Egra Griffin Post No 13 arranges a special G A R train via New Jersey Central leaving Scranton October 6 at 8 00 p m stopping to Ashley inclusive. One fare round trip from all stations. Tickets returnable on the special or any regular train to October 15. Extension to November 1 by deposit and 50 cent fee at Washington joint office. Stop over allowed.

Washington D. C Egra Griffin Post New Jersey Central Railroad Scranton Ashley F Street N. W Washington, D. C

Official Route Set for Comrades Train to Washington

The New Jersey Central is named the Official Route for a special train to Washington with arrivals at 4.20 p.m. The Newark and Reading lines are also involved. Comrades must notify the secretary Ezra Griffin by September 29 to ensure accommodations. Contact N J C ticket agents or E W Pearce secretary 613 Market Street Scranton Pa for details.

Philadelphia and Reading Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Jersey Central Ezra Griffin Washington N. J.C W. Pearce Market Street Scranton

Foliage Excursion Set By NY Ontario and Western

The New York Ontario and Western Railway schedules a foliage excursion on Sunday October 6 from Scranton division stations to Forest City and Hancock New York. A round trip fare of 1 will apply for travel through Wayne County’s scenic hills with tickets also valid to Poyntelle Winwood and Preston Park. For details contact James E Welsh Scranton agents.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Scranton Forest City Hancock N. Y Wayne County Poyntelle Winwood Preston Park J. E, Welsh

Special excursion tickets announced for all trains

Special excursion tickets will be sold for all trains on the listed dates. Return within five days from date of sale. Round trip price set at $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children ages six to twelve.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Sells Special Encampment Tickets

On account of the national encampment Union Veteran Legion to be held in Chicago October 8 1 the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers special tickets for October 5 6 and 7 at 18.00 round trip limited for return October 7 on all trains except the Black Diamond Express Consult agents for details.

Union Veteran Legion Chicago Lehigh Valley Railroad

Grand Army Encampment Special Train Tickets

Special round trip tickets to Washington DC for the Grand Army National Encampment October 6 to 11 are priced at 7.75 with departure on October 4 and 6. Return options extend to November with a 60 cent deposit. Additional special tickets via Harrisburg and Gettysburg return through Philadelphia cost 8.85. Contact Delaware and Hudson or Lehigh Valley agents for details.

Grand Army National Washington D. C Lehigh Valley Railroad Harrisburg Gettysburg Philadelphia Delaware and Hudson Lehigh Valley

National Encampment Tickets For Chicago Sale

The Lavkawinna railroad advertises special round trip tickets to Chicago for the National Encampment Union Veteran Legion. One way fare plus $1.00 applies. Tickets on sale October 5 6 and 7 with return by October 11.

Dancing bear causes hello in Jermyn near Windsor hotel

A Russian bear act on Main Street in Jermyn drew a crowd as a wagon and mule team, guided by John Otto, bumped into a milk wagon causing $46 damage. Otto had two Russians Luzon Govart and Peter Benexet held for hearing. Chief McGinley and Squire Keifer jailed them and the bear after a suspension in transport. The bear shared a jail cell with the men. Debates on payment and release followed. Also notes on local family reunions and a school supply meeting.

Jermyn Windsor Hotel John Otto Otto Luzon Govart Peter Benexet Police McGinley Squire Keifer Jalil Tie Bear T. B. Griffiths North Main Street Berapton Tueslay Hilen Nicholson South Main Street Cone John . Nicholson W. C. Nicholson James J. D. Stocker Helen Margaret Thomas Statesville N. C

Scranton Tribune offers quality half-tone and line work

The Scranton Tribune advertises complete up to date equipment for half tone and line work at low prices and invites a trial order to prove quality.

The Scranton Tribune

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the News of Carbondale T. F George Cuff, Sr Rutherford Brothers Doctor Harry Williams West Eve Thomas Beecham St. Helene Eng Canal St Olyphant Taylor D., L. & W. Board For Today Carnegie King Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping Sweets Monte Carlo Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Allentown Fair Niagara Falls Excursion Chicago, Il National Encampment Union Veteran Legion Chicago, Ill Lavkawinna Railroad Rochester Jermyn-Mayfield
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