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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Youth Held on Pepper Throwing Charge

James Ford of H Edwards court was tried before Alderman Kellow on a charge of throwing red pepper at schoolchildren near No. 16. Testimony from Ward, Ponley, Kearney, McCrea, Welsh, Owens, Stevens, Williard, and Blume led to Ford being placed under 200 bail for trespassing and malicious mischief.

James Ford H Edwards Court Alderman Kellow Young Ward Peter Ponley Joseph Kearney George McCrea Peter Welsh Fred Owens Harry Stevens Joseph Williard Joseph Blume Young Ford P. J. McAndrew No. 16

Abusive Man Seeks Arrest For Tomato Ketchup Vandalism

Nicholas Bengorgl of 412 North Main Avenue swore out a warrant with Alderman Kellow after two boys dirtied his homemade ketchup made from fifteen baskets of tomatoes. Bennie Smith and Willie Straff of North Main Avenue were arrested by Constable George Donlin and held on $200 bail to cover costs and tomato losses.

Nicholas Bengorgl North Main Avenue Alderman Kellow Bennie Smith Willie Straff George Donlin

Clam Chowder Social Tonight at Loomis Home

A clam chowder social runs this evening from 6 to o'clock at 122 North Lincoln Avenue hosted by Mrs. W. F. Hallstead division No. 82 G I A to B of L EB. Due to low attendance last night the Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church repeats last evening's supper with an enticing menu.

Farewell Reception for Miss Annie Dunning Reported

Mr and Mrs Piper hosted a farewell for Miss Annie Dunning at 341 South Main Avenue on Wednesday evening. Dunning, who resigned from J D Williams after two years, left yesterday via Lackawanna for New York to sail on the Oceanic to Bristol England. Mrs Thomas H Davis of North Malin provided refreshments.

Piper South Main Avenue Annie Dunning Miss Dunning J. D. Williams Lackawanna New York Bristol England Thomas H. Davis North Malin

Community Briefs North Scranton Gathers News

Miss Margaret Travis of North Sumner avenue is seriously ill with scarlet fever. Rev. W H Crawford returns home from North Sanford after visiting his parents. John Hart and John Larson report a Maplewood fishing trip. Rev A L Ramer attends Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School conference at Lehighton. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor holds Harvest Home social. Bellevue Loyal Crusaders add members at the Bellevue mission. Oxford Accidental fund to meet in Co operative hall this evening. Charles B Godshall Jr of South Bummer avenue suffers an abscess. Two and a half year old John Cotter of Sadie place strays, found later at Helser and Warnke store and then returned home by police. Mrs Isaac Harris and two sons return from Pittston. James Watkins of Youngstown, Ohio visits Thirteenth street. a Youngstown policeman shot while arresting a mill hand. Mrs Del Cramer and son Bert return to Mimira after West Scranton visit. Alert football team reorganizes seeking first class challenge. manager Thomas Williams of 486 North Main avenue. Dr Angus Grady of Philadelphia visits West Side friends. Harry Davis and Albert Lewis depart for Iowa. W R Williams leaves for California. The funeral of Ruth Davis, 2 months, daughter of Patrolman and Mrs Daniel Davis of 1802 Washburn street, held yesterday at 2 pm.

Margaret Travis North Sumner Avenue John la Travis W. HH. Crawford North Sanford Bellevue Loyal Crusaders Bellevue Mission Oxford Accidental Fund Charles TB. Godshall, Jr South Bumner Avenue John Cotter Sadie Place Helser & Warnke West Side Isaac Harris North Bromley Avenue Pittston James Watkins Youngstown Ohio Benjamin Griffiths Thirteenth Street Watkines Isa Ile del Cramer Bert Mimira West Scranton Thomas Williams North Main Avenue Angus Grady Philadelphia Harry Davis South Garfeld Avenue Albert Lewis South Tebeeva Avenue Jeft Thesday Iowa W. RR. Williams Eynon Street California Ruth Daniel Davis Washburn Street

Prayer and burial take place after remains moved to Pittston

D D Hopkins of the Welsh Baptist church offered prayer at the home before the remains were taken to Pittston where the child was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Emma Sullivan visited her mother on North Brumner Avenue while Mr and Mrs Evans Mrs Davis and Mrs Shaffer traveled from Philadelphia to Hillesde home yesterday. To visit the soldiers camp at Olympic, take the Throop of Carbondale car.

D. D. Hopkins Het Welsh Baptast Church Pittston Odd Fellowa Emma Sullivan North Brumner Avenue Oawero Teac Mvans Thomas Davis North Main Avenue A. L. Shaffer Philadelphia Hillesde

Green Ridge Social notes and Odd Fellows officers named

Residents and visitors listed from Green Ridge attend events and trips. William Found and Emile Gamewell plan moves, Miss Miller heads to Carlisle for law studies, A L Fowler attends Woodmen school, and local couples celebrate their tenth anniversary. Green Ridge lodge No 60a elects officers including Noble Grand Eldred and Deputy Grand Wenrickson.

McNeeley and Sheridan Wed at Holy Rowry Church

Patrick McNeeley of West Market Street and Miss Mary Sheridan of Keyser Avenue wed at Holy Rowry Church on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony began at 12 with Mendelssohn’s wedding march, Rev. J. V. Moylan officiating. The bride wore mousseline de soie with Persian lace and carried bridal roses. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home the couple left for New York and Boston aboard the Lickawanna, planning to settle on Keyser Avenue upon return.

Patrick McNeeley West Market Street Mary Sheridan Keysor Avenue Holy Rowry Church Mendelssohn Libbie Neary J. V. Moylan Miss Neary Mousseline de Sole

Funeral for Frank White at Forest Mill Cemetery

The remains of Frank White of Church Avenue were laid to rest at Forest Mill cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. George A. Cure of Providence Methodist Episcopal Church led the services and praised the deceased's Christian life. Floral offerings were abundant and a Methodist quartet performed. Pallbearers included George Shoemaker, John Prethway, William Mack, Henry Jenkins, William Cooper, Edward Lorimer and William Morgan.

Frank White Church Avenue Forest Mill George A. Cure Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Cure Methodist Church Mosers Kemmoerling Watkins Martin George Shoemaker John Prethway William Mack Henry Jenkins William Cooper Hdward Loremer William Morgan

Funeral of Thomas Rowley in West Market Street

The funeral for the late Thomas Rowley of West Market Street follows his death at his mother's residence Tuesday evening. Services will be held this afternoon at Holy Rosary Church.

Thomas Rowley West Market Street Hell In Holy Rosary Church

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endures As Teething Remedy

An old and trusted remedy for teething from Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is praised as one of the best medicines for children in the United States. It is said to relieve aching gums diarrhoea and eruptions while calming the child and giving the mother rest. Price twenty five cents a bottle.

Complete Cure for $10 Offers in Scranton

A Dr Byers promotes a limited time offer in Scranton for a radical cure at ten dollars with medicines included. Any patient treated immediately will pay $10.00 until cured or have money returned if not cured within a set period, with free X ray examination and treatment continuing until cure. The offer stresses accessibility during tough labor conditions and cautions it may be withdrawn at any moment.

Scranton Pennsylvania Byers

Bi-Chemic Treatment Claims Cures for Diseases

The article describes a cellular based BI-CHEMIC treatment by Dr. Byers. It asserts cells misalignment causes disease and that proper nutrition restores health. It claims all diseases can be cured by returning cells to normal, with a non allopathic approach.

Doctor Byers

Free X Ray Examination by Dr Byers

Dr Byers offers a completely free X ray examination promising to determine the exact cause of illness with his Fluorce attachment. The service claims to be the most elaborate outfit in the country and guarantees no charge or compensation.

Byers

North Scranton Club to Hold Important Special Meeting

A special meeting of the North Scranton Republican club is announced for this evening and all members are urged to attend for important business.

Socials and society notes from South Scranton area

Alfred Guthelng and John Schunk hosted a social for the benedicts recently as Fourteen Friends members gathered for supper and a late social. St Aloysius held a debate on J P Morgan vs John Mitchell with officers elected. Hound club guests enjoyed supper at Cedar avenue. Jacob Bunday reported suddenly ill yesterday. Evangelical church mission committee meeting planned for Prospect avenue, with weather delaying a St Johns hall cadre. Young Women's Christian Association annual meeting announced.

Alfred Guthelng John Schunk Benedicts Fourteen Friends Lentes Dr. Kolh St. Aloysius Society Pharmacy Hall Thomas Barrett James Brown John Murphy Joseph Kelly J. P. Morgan John Mitchell Hubert Coyne James Arthurs John A. Murphys Patrick Lavelle Joseph Murphy William Moore Patrick Walsh Joseph Kelley Michael Smith West Scranton Lawrence Hound Club Cedar Avenue George Hedrick Bobley Jacob Bunday Harry Bart St. Paul's Church Prospect Avenue St. John's Hall Mary Reardon Young Worman's Christian Association

Public testimonial praises Quaker healer for cure

John Jenkins of Dunmore Pennsylvania writes that after a severe accident and wheelchair dependence he sought Doctor Byers treatment. He claims rapid improvement and urges others to try the remedy, praising the physician and urging public endorsement.

John Jenkins Dunmore Ventago Byera Antia Phralelan Byers

Candid Carbondale Patient Praises Quaker Doctor

John Welsh of Carbondale Pennsylvania describes a long coughing illness growing thin and hopeless until he sought treatment by a Quaker physician. He reports his cough faded and his health improved after the doctor’s care.

John Welsh Carbondale

Doctor Byers’ Medical Career and Affiliations

Doctor Byers, born to Quaker parents, trained at Jefferson Medical College 1872 and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital and Blockley Hospital courses, served at Eye and Ear Clinics Will’s Hospital, and at J Solis Cohen’s throat clinics. He was an examining physician for Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid in Cincinnati and Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association in New York.

Doctor Byers Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Pennsylvania Hospital Will's Hospital J. Solis Cohen Knights Templar Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York

Evening meeting at Cedar avenue association rooms

Friday evening reports of the year will be presented with an address by Mrs. Margaret J. Sangster. A musical programme and refreshments follow. All members and friends are invited. A trail ride to Carbondale is planned for Saturday, tickets 30 cents, available at the rooms.

Association Cedar Avenue Margaret J. Sangster Carbondale Mom

Mary Dyer improves after mysterious shooting in Dunmore

The Dunmore area reports Mary Dyer of Grove Street is improving after a recent gunshot. No source of the bullet or motive is identified. Local Ladies Missionary Society collects items for a Southern school, while James Cullen begins medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. A Dunmore column item notes Van Dyke Pinkney’s recent duty conflict and arrest, with the Times editor defending the record.

Mary Dyer Grove Street Ladies' Missionary Society of The Presbyterian Church South James Cullen University of Pennesylvinia Bessie Mmma Hone Honesdale Dunmore Scranton Times Vandyke Pinkney Thirteenth Regiment Jalil Wbole Falae Mallcion Times

Wayne County Fair Rains Scrubbed Activities

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Tuesday's Wayne County Fair day canceled many planned events due to drizzling rain. Races and attractions were declared off, spectators were seated for a postponed day, admissions received Thursday rain checks, and managers hope to resume Friday if weather allows, with Saturday potentially hosting the rest.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale Wayne County Fair Association Falr

Welsh Hill Bapt. Harvesters and Local News Notes

Welsh Hill special to the Beranton Tribune reports harvesters outnumber corm this year with farmers filling silo storage. W D Jones records a yeator incident and David Williams of Scranton suffers cholera infantum with poor prognosis. Rupert Wella welcomes a daughter. Mrs Bunnell and Mrs Owens visit Beranton residents. families K N Harris and children Wesley and Eleanor attend a gathering.

Beranton Welsh Hill Corm W. D. Jones David Williams Jackson Street Scranton John Moses Jones Rupert Wella And Mire Bunnell Thomes Owens Beth =eer Hovylok Marlotta K. N. Harris Wesley Eleanor

Marriage Announcements Highlight Local Pledges and Wishes

The wedding of Mrs Harvis sister Miss Molpch Brown of Pittaton to Me Sehooley of Wilkes Horive occurred Wednesday with Rev Harvie officiating. Gordon Westcott and Miss Ligale Jones quietly wed recently and received broad community best wishes. Mrs Jounoon Poblos of Bauth Gibson hosted a recent event.

Harvis Molpch Brown Pittaton Me. Sehooley Wilkes-Horive Harvie Gudrdon Westcott Ligale Jones Jounoon Poblos Bauth Gibson Muest Alte Jones

Brooklyn Residents Visit Friends During Week of Socials

Mrs Ralph Stert ing and daughters spent Tuesday in Montrone with Mrs Frank Bureh of Waverly and others visiting at Pc Dov an’s. Misa Jessie Delaway luis returned from ou Vieit in Binghamton. Mr H Van Auken hosts a gathering for the tenth anniversary of his marriage. The Brooklyn band attended and a festival by three Sunday schools raised $15 for the band. Apple crop is large with many shipments locally.

Brooklyn Ralph Sterting Montrone Frank Bureh Waverly

Irvin Gearhart Credits Dr Byers For Relief From Chronic Ailments

Irvin Gearhart of 2006 Smith Place praises Dr Byers for curing decades of pania and related back and head pains after a year of illness and months of severe symptoms that kept him from work.

Irvin Gearhart Smith Place Jadwitt Wanalan

Kidney Disease Cured Says Fred Rentschler

Mr. Fred Rentschler of Elm Street reports long illness diagnosed as kidney trouble. After years of pain back and groin, poor appetite, and sleepless nights, he sought treatment from doctors in New York and elsewhere. He credits Dr Byers' treatment with a complete recovery starting in May.

Fred Rentschler Elm &T New York

Rheumatism relief through Dr Byers treatment

Mr Conrad Heilig of Scranton Michigan describes six years of rheumatism with inability to move freely. After visiting Dr Byers he reports walking normally again and living like a new man, praising the physician's care.

Conrad Heilig Ash St. Scranton

Farewell man shares cure for bronchial trouble

William Snowden of Wayne County Pennsylvania describes a three year battle with a severe cough that caused weight loss and insomnia. After trying doctors with no relief he began Dr Byers treatment and rapidly regained strength and sleep, with his cough greatly improved.

William Snowden Wayne Co, Pa Dr. Byers Quiker

Doctor Churchman Byers Permanent Officer Scranton Office

Dr Churchman Byers chief consulting physician of the Bi Chemic Treatment maintains a permanent office on the entire second floor at 412 Spruce Street Scranton Pennsylvania. Office hours are 6 a.m. to 12 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. evenings 7 to 8 daily and Sunday 1 p.m. to 12 midnight.

Churchman Byers Spruce St Scranton

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