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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

2

For Sale or Rent Residential in Carbondale

Classified notice from Carbondale advertising a residence of VT C Weetherly at 7 Wayne Street for sale or rent. Inquiries to Tt. Co Robinson. The piece also notes two days of racing and a potential baseball game depending on weather, with a forecast of rain and clearing to dry Duffy's field for tomorrow night.

VT. C Weetherly Wayne Street Carbondale Tt. Co Robinson Simon Long Duffy's Field

Lafe Smith Visits Carbondale Amid Mystery Mission

Lafayette Smith known as Lafe Smith, famed in Waymart, arrived in Carbondale on an undisclosed mission after a busy season catering to excursion sets at Lake Lodore. He refused to reveal details, teased a future crime-capture development, and traded hearty greetings with local reporters while downplaying his famous army musket.

Lafayette Smith Lafe Smith Waymart Moosies Lake Lodore Loafe Eagle Eye Carbondale Lafe Elvil Etrife Ron Wayne County Lafayette

New Tank Tender Shifts View For Rail Engineers At Mayfield

Locomotive No. 1 at Ontario and Western yard in Mayfield showcases Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. round rear tender tank. The rounded rear portion improves rearward visibility for the engineer, addressing a long-standing switching obstruction. If trial proves satisfactory, the Vanderbilt style tender may be adopted for the line.

Ontario and Western Mayfield Cornelius, Vanderbilt, Jr

The Prisoner of Zenda at the Grand Tonight

The Jong Interval stages The Prisoner of Zenda at the Grand tonight. Shipman Brothers direct the company with Woodwin Mordant and Ola Humphrey leading a capable cast as readers of Anthony Hope’s novel are expected to attend.

Grand Anthony Hope Shipman Brothers Pudd'nhead Wilson Carbondale Woodwin Mordant Ola Humphrey

Wayne County Fair Scrambles Through Rain Delays

Rain delays force Wayne County fair to extend two racing days. Patrons and "Our Pets" supporters await improved conditions as organizers shift plans from a single final day to two extra sessions. Strong local interest centers on weather affected events and excursions.

Chuck” Connors J. Pluvius Wayne County

Coffee Habit Affects Teacher's Day Labor Testimony

Miss Evelyn Purvis of Free Run testifies that coffee made her nervous and tired as a child and hindered her school work until she switched to a different product. She now reports improved mood, steadier energy, and better classroom performance after trying the new blend.

Evelyn Purvis Free Run Rhreakfast Johnson

Scranton High to Host Carbondale Eleven in Electric City

Carbondale High travels to Scranton on Wednesday October 1 for the season opener. The lineup includes Raynor Connerton Gritman Stuck Shepherd Mose Van Bergen Hansen McLean Monahan with Newal Van Bergen captain and Ry Nicholson manager. The team also plans a game at Honesdale on October 11. Look out Honesdale.

Carbondale High Schoool Scranton KCI KK. Raynor J. Connerton He Gritman BE. Stuck M. Shepherd EE. Mose N. van Bergan J. Hansen M. McLean D. Monahan Newal van Bergen Teadi WJ. Ry Nicholson Honesdale

Political figures visit Carbondale and area

Sheriff Joan J Fahen deputy controller of Scranton arrived in Carbondale on a political mission. Edward Delaney of Honesdale nominated for Wayne county prothonotary is spending a few days in the city. Philbin of Archbold pursuing a legislative seat spent part of yesterday among constituents.

Joan J. Fahen Scranton Carbondale Edward Delaney Honesdale Wayne County Tion Pla Philbin Archbold

Local Fraternal Groups Named in Vague Notice

A fragmented listing mentions Eureka chapter Royal Arch Masons and several groups including Junior Order United American Mechanics Companions of the Forest American Legion Crystal Camp and Woodmen of the World. The text provides no dates events or locations.

Typhoid fears and social news shorten town life

Watheryn and Bridget Watherneds of South Main street suffer typhoid fever as family plans to move to Scranton. Miss Katheryn is the sicker. The town reports changes in staff at Miss Galli phy's millinery and new porch additions on Lincoln avenue. Crimes, weddings, and social clubs are noted along with a bishop’s progress and a baby’s funeral.

Bon Tons Dance Show Attracts Carboncilians

The Bon Tons entertained and hosted a social evening attracting Carboncilians, with the Majile City band providing music. Attendees included Morera, Frank Burke, Baward, Githool, Joseph Carrot, Chiude Oliver, John Williams, Edward Delaney, Samuel Mendelaohi, and Michael Judge. James Healey resigns from Dundaft station to join Clarke Bros in Scranton.

Bon Tons Honesdale Majile City Band Morera Frank Burke Baward Githool Joseph Carrot Chiude Oliver John Williams Edward Delaney Samuel Mendelaohi Michael Judge James Healey Dundaft Globe Warehouse Scranton Clarke Bros Drosa

Scranton Social Notices Highlight Local Visitations

Miss Mary Gallaghy visited Scranton yesterday while Miss Antoinette Welble spent two weeks with relatives in New Jersey. Daniel Toolin has returned from Providence Rhode Island where he was employed. Blanche Bryant of Bummit Avenue visits relatives in Wayne County for weeks. Ella Shimer of Philadelphia visits friends in Carbondale and Scranton. Sidney Pierce and John Doak couples travel in Wayne County for a few days. Daniel J. Robinson of Scranton was in town en route to Dundaff to visit parents. Mrs. Clifford Chapman returns home after a week with relatives in Balem. Mrs. James Creegin and children visit Patrick Reilly's home in Pleasant Mount. Mrs. Ernest Olver and son Guy return from visits in Aldenville. Dell Batlew of Canaan Street leaves for an extended trip to New York Connecticut and Massachusetts. Frances Walker resumes duties at Fox Memorial hospital Oneonta New York after visiting her parents in this city.

Watheryn Bridget Wene Neds South Main Street Miss Katheryn Scranton Winifred Meehan Jermyn Miss Galliphy Isthe Carey Miuttie Hughes-Brown New York City Metropolis Sherif Schach Olyphant Thirry T. Williams Weblan Wyoming Conference Edward Purdon Margaret Murey Shannon Building North Main Frank J. Bedell Crago Salem Avenue Jones House River Street George A. MelIntyre Schenectady Hertha Fred Olsen Klonendale Germain Lutheran Pardonnage Honesdale H. A. Behrene Amelia Herman Honivsdale Charles J. Mclntyre Mtr Heeves-Veeder Company Mclntyre RB. H. Melntyre William Emmett Clark Avenue Leabelle Rollin A. Sawyer Trinity Episcopal Acro Maplewood Cemery Miss Gallaghy Miss Roy North Adams Masa Bon Ton Social Club Burke Building Mary Gallaghy Antoinette Welble New Jersey Daniel Toolin Providence A. 1 Blanche Bryant Bummit Avenue Wayne County Ella Shimer Philadelphia Carbondile Sidney Pierce John Doak Mire Daniel J. Robinson Dundaff Clifford Chapman Belmont Street Balem James Creegin Patrick Reilly Pleasant Mount Ernest Olver

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notes and Changes

Local items report the release of dancing beet owners after hours in the borough lock-up, a change in St. James' Episcopal Sunday school hours to morning, and several residents moving or visiting. Mrs. Marlon Wentworth now plans Randolph New York as home, Bertha Coon hosts the Woman's Home Missionary Society, and community members attend a Plattsburg trip fair in Allentown. Mayfield residents report illnesses, while Thomas Toleton undergoes surgery at Carbondale Emergency Hospital for a large back tumor.

St. James' Myscopal Church Marlon Wentworth Mumford Randolph N. Y Woman's Home Missionary Society Misa Bertha Coon Matin Street Plattsburg Thomas R. Thomas M. & Collins

Olyphant Council Discusses Street Repairs and Utilities

The council read a Moosie Mountain Coal Co request to repair Marshbrook streets, referred to the street committee. A note announced the Blee TyIe plant water shutoff on October 11. rent due was not set. Mr Thorne of Temple Coat Co pledged a retaining wall to keep culm from washing into the river. he must also remove culm from the river bed. The power supply for a proposed shirt factory was to be discussed by the committee. Olyphant fund members are asked to meet at Glinski's hall at 7 p.m.

We EB. Lloyd R. Jo Humphrey Poultney, VI Abram William Mason Blakely Moosie Mountain Coal Company Marshbrook Olyphant Water Company Bleetyle Thorne Temple Coat Company Olyphant Fund Glinski

Warfield relatives visit and local notices in Peckville

William Warfield visits Beach Lake Wayne County relatives. Johnson and Charles Page Jr test on the Delaware Henn Hancock. Mrs E Joslyn of Providence mentioned in local notices. Wartipha tribe No 2u to meet to arrange funeral for James Winston. Hor des Menner and family returned after visiting relatives.

William Warfield Beach Lake Wayne County HH. Johnson Charles Page, Jr Delaware Henn Hancock E. Joslyn Providence Nick White Hed Moon James Winstone Hordes Menner Yesterdy Apendiie

Woman Temperance Union Holds Lackawanna County Convention

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Lackawanna county held its annual convention at the Methodist Episcopal church auditorium. Miss Minnie Hucker hosted a reception for Miss Martha Rogers of West Pittston while local clergy from the Lutheran and German Evangelical churches attended. A big mass meeting of three United Mine Workers unions is planned for Old Homestead park, with well known speakers and the Union band.

Women's Christian ‘Temperance Wiion Lackawanna County Methodist Epiacopal Church Alm. Tolves West Pltntston Ao Webber German Evangelical Church St. Paul Church South Scrantoan Minnie Hucker Malhatreet Martha Rogers West Pittston Miss Backer Adam Stegner and Mee Deny Backer Certrade Simmons Annie Minnie Backer John A. Jones Robert Nickes Elmer Backer United Mine Workers of America Old Homestead North Maton Strat Webe

No Substitute Offered for Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy

Ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when asked for the best remedy for diarrhoea. They know it is the one remedy that can always be depended upon, even in severe cases, and it is for sale by all druggists.

Complete Humour Cure Advertises Skin Healers Set

An old advertisement touts Complete Humour Cure with Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills as a powerful skin treatment. It promises relief from sores itching and rashes overnight and claims a single set can cure severe cases, even in babies.

Boyd

Railroads Offer Special Rates for Monterey Druggists Meeting

Special reduced round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from Lehigh Valley Railroad priced at $99.70. Sale dates September 28 29 and 30 with return to November. valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Tickets available through Lehigh Valley agents.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Monterey Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley

36th Annual Encampment GA R Tickets to Washington

Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer special round trip fares to Washington for the 36th Annual Encampment GA R in October. Scranton to Washington fare is 7.75 with sale October 4 to 7 and return valid to October 14. Extension to November 8 possible by deposit and 50 cent fee. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Philadelphia and one other point en route. Details from local Luckawanna ticket agent.

Lackawanna Railroad Washington Scranton Baltimore Philadelphia Fer Luckawanna Railroad

Railroad and Drugists Sell Special Round Trip Tickets

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company and National Wholesale Druggists announce special round trip tickets to Los Angeles or San Francisco. From Scranton the fare is 9.70 dollars. Tickets on sale September 28 through October 20 with return by November 15, 1902. Stopovers and route details available from local agents.

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

Special excursion to Washington for National encampment

The Griffin Post No. 0 invites comrades and friends to join a special through Jersey Central train from Scranton leaving October 6 at 8:00 p.m. for Washington D C with stops to Ashley inclusive. Round trip fare is one fare with return by October 1. extensions possible for a fifty cent fee. Notify intentions by September 29 and contact KK W Pearce Scranton secretary or a Jersey Central agent for details.

GA. R Washington, D. C Bara Griffin Post New Jersey Central Railroad Scranton Ashley F Street N. W Washington Philadelphia and Reading Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Jersey Central Griffin N. J.C KK. W. Pearce Market Street

Foliage Excursion Planned by NYO&W Railway

The New York Ontario and Western Railway sets an autumn foliage excursion Sunday from Scranton division stations Saudison to Forest City inclusive to Hancock NY. A round trip fare of 1 dollar is offered, inviting the public to enjoy a scenic trip through Wayne county hills during peak foliage.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Scranton Saudison Forest City Hancock N. Y Wayne County

Surpassingly Beautiful Tickets On Sale For Scranton Event

Tickets will be sold on the above date at the same rate to Poyntelle Winwood and Preston Park. For further information consult ticket agents or J EK Welsh TP B A Scranton.

Poyntelle Winwood Preston Park J. EK. Welsh Scranton

Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Encampment Special Tickets

Due to the Grand Army National Encampment in Washington October 6 11 the Lehigh Valley Railroad sells round trip tickets at 7 75 good for outbound travel October 4 6 6 and 7 with return passage omitted until October 14 usable on all trains except specified limits.

Washington, D. C Lehigh Valley Railroad Grand Army National Washington

Black Diamond Express Special Fare Notices

Announcement of extended Black Diamond Express tickets from Washington to November 1 and special round trips. Tickets sold by Delaware and Lehigh Valley agents for Chicago and Harrisburg routes with Oct 5 6 7 dates, feature pricing around $8.85 and $18.00 with return limits. Details for the National Encampment of the Veterans Legion in Chicago and Lackawanna railre special fares also noted.

Black Diamond Express Washington Harrisburg

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