Mrs Harriet Freeman Watt Dies at Ninety Two in Carbondale
Harriet M Freeman Watt widow of John Watt longtime Carbondale figure dies at 92 in her Salem Avenue Wyoming Street home after weeks of declining health. She traced New England roots and helped build Carbondale with John Watt & Sons mercantile venture. Survived by six children grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral planned at First Methodist Church and Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Freeman Watt
John Watt
Carbondale
Restence
Salem Avenue
Wyoming Street
Connecticut
David Freeman
Hulda Atwood
New England
Canaan
Harrot Freeman
Watt
John, Edwin
W. Watt
Crane
John Witt
First Methodist Church of
Benham
Balmimons
Andrew Watt
John Hadwin Wratt
Wallace W. Watt
Elizabeth
Alfred Pascoe
Belle
Daniel Scurry
Margaret Watt-Hawking
Duluth
Minn
Helen Pascoe- Reynolds
Harriet M. Pascoe
Mary Wyatt-Thompson
Jessie Wiatt-Paul
Isabelle Watt
Clara Watt
Helen Scurry
Maurice G. Watt
William E. Watt
Frederick Watt
Walter E. Scurry
Edwine Watt-Pascoe
Wallace Watt-Hawkins
Reed Hawkins
Elizabeth Pascoe-Reynolds
Elizabeth Watt-Paul
Martha Watt
Marion Belle Scur
Obsequies Held for Local Individual at Herbert Home
Funeral services were conducted at the Herbert home on River Street by Rev. Charles Lee with many friends in attendance. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers included John Orchard Homer Laker Clarence B and B Spencer Charles Perkins Raymond Reynolds J Vandermark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
River Street
Charles Lee
Maplewood
John Orchard
Homer Laker
Clarence B&b
Spencer
Charles Perkins
Raymond Reynolds
J. Vandermark
Smoke Up Meeting at Federal Union No 7 204
An evening gathering at the Leader building organized by Federal Union No. 7 204 promises an important business meeting with cigars and sociable moments. Secretary Eugene Baker will offer Havanas for attendees and members are urged to attend for a night expected to be interesting for several reasons.
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Ceasion of Federal Union
Leader
Eugene Baker
Observance of St Michael's Day in Carbondale
Italian Catholics of Carbondale and nearby honored St Michael with religious services processions and fireworks. The event featured solemn masses at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, benediction, a sermon by Rev Petrarch Rocca, and a large public display by an Italian pyrotechnics firm from New York.
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Italy
Carbondale
St. Patrick
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Dundiff Street
Ttallan Band
Pittston
Dundaff
Ttalian
New York City
Antonio Cerruto
Fathers Rocca
Sbroccea
Antonio Cerruti
Petrarch Rocca
Old Forge
Sbrocca
Scranton
Reo
Our Lady of
Edgerton
Father Cerruti
Rain Delays Baseball in Carbondale Season Ending Likely
Heavy rain and a series of postponements disrupt plans at Duffy's field. J Pluyius causes venue changes and crowds miss the Crescenta game as West Scranton and Browns spar with plan shifts. Manager Tappan aims to stage three top teams, with talks to McAndrew and Smarts to schedule a future Semi-Professional match this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pluyius
Chuck Connors
Wayne County
Simon Long- Crescents
Duffy’s Feld
Crescenta
Dears
Phonsey
Gaston
West Scranton
Browns
Eddie Mc'Tierney
McAndrew
Simon Long
Smarts
Tappan
Carbondale
Promise to fulfill this week noted
An express commitment is made that the promise will be fulfilled within the current week, signaling an opportunity to honor the obligation and deliver results promptly.
Fate of Leather Belt Tied to City Stone Crusher
A satirical note reprints from the Saturday Review about the missing belt from the city stone crusher sold to T B Howe of Scranton. It jokes the belt was used as half soles on shoes and hints the belt vanished near Reynshanhurst while the crusher sat by the Honesdale branch.
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T. B. Howe
Scranton
Saturday Review
Reynshanhurst
Land of
Nowhere
Honesdale
Thompson
Must Elect Collector
A Tribune note reports that Carbondale poor district directors must elect a tax collector despite a 1901 act suggesting city treasurer collection. Attorney Butler insists the local 1860 act governs, requiring the board to appoint its own collector. a quorum is expected at the directors meeting with McCabe Lynch Thomas and Burke in attendance to gather overdue taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
M. C. Butler
Poor Board
Siys
Carbondale
Butler
McCabe
Lynch
Thomas
Burke
Dr Bridgett Leaves for Philadelphia Hospital Posting
Dr Charles Bridgett of Carte Avenue, a distinguished graduate from the Medico-Chirurgical College Philadelphia class of ’02, departs today for Quaker City hospital practice. After a month he enters Blockley hospital to gain experience, with community well wishes and high expectations for his career.
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Charles Bridgett
Carte Avenue
Medico-Chirurgical College
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Blockley Hospital
Bridgett
Young pharmacist resigns for medical college in Philadelphia
William Shields, son of Dr Shields, resigns as clerk at J. P. A. Tingley’s pharmacy and leaves today for Philadelphia to enter the four year medical course. Mr. Shields is well fitted for the profession. P. Donnelly returns to duties today at Tingley’s after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shields
Ss. §. Shields
J. P. A. Tingley's
Philadelphia
Medico- Chivagical College
Shields
P. ¥. Donnelly
Tingley's
Postponed Wandling Exhibition Ball Between Old Maids and Bachelors
Wind and weather permitting the Old Maids and the Bachelors of Wandling will play at Duffy's field on Wednesday afternoon. The unique exhibition is expected to provide an afternoon of enjoyment. This marks their second meeting of the season.
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Old Maids
Bachelors
Wandling
Duffy's Field
Transfer of A. V. Hughes to Scranton Establishment
A. V. Hughes of this city, formerly in the store room at American Locomotive works, Schenectady, N Y, has received a transfer to the Scranton establishment. He will assume duties there on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Hughes
American Locomotive Works
Schenectady
Scranton
Mr. Hughes
Rallying Day Postponed By Weather At First Presbyterian
The Sunday school event at First Presbyterian Church was set for yesterday but postponed to next Sunday due to inclement weather. The notice signals continued plans for the church activity despite the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warning against using mercury based remedies for catarrh and urging prescription guidance. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure by FP J Cheney Co Toledo and B J Cheney Co Toledo. Claims internal ingestion acts on blood and mucous surfaces and warns of harmful effects to smell and system.
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H.all
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Voledo
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
B. J. Cheney & Co
Tex
Per Bolt
Postponed Rally Due to Attendance Issues
The event was delayed because attendance was unsatisfactory, with organizers hoping for better circumstances to ensure a strong rally once conditions improve.
Louis Hill Discharged After Trolley Wreck Injury
Louis Hill, who sustained a fracture of the collar bone when a trolley car jumped the track at Simpson Friday, was discharged from Emergency hospital Saturday and returned to his home in Sidney, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hill
Simpson
Sidney
N. Y
Funeral of James McMillan To Be Held This Afternoon
The funeral for the late Poor Director James McMillan is held at his residence 43 Church Street with Rev. Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church officiating at 2 o'clock. Interment follows at Maplewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMillan
Church Street
Charles Lee
First Presbyterian Church
Maplewood Cemetery
The Passing Throng
Miss Margaret Howard visits friends in Scranton. Mrs Clarence Rose of Dunmore visits locally. Several residents list health and travel updates including Cadet John Newton returning to Annapolis. Local social visitors from Cumberland to New York are noted with multiple town connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Howard
Scranton
Clarence Rose
Dunmore
George Carpenter
South Washington Street
Daisy Milham
Cumberland
May Carden
Mary
Annie Monahan
Olyphant
Ralph Sly
Auburn
N. Y
Flora Reynolds
Maud Halgh
Beatrice Burdick
Mary Gallaghy
North Church Street
New York City
John Gavin
Sullivan & Ryan
Jermyn
John Newton
Annapolla Naval Academy
Elizabeth Howard
May Mannion
Pike Street
Minnie Marcy
Amsterdam
Dalton
C. E. Marcy
Terrace Street
JERMYN-MAYFIELD REPORTS AND INCIDENTS IN EAST SIDE
Thomas Ruddy of the East Side was arrested Saturday on a serious charge at a neighbor’s request. Constable Hosie was obstructed by James Doud during the arrest and Doud was later taken into custody. Mrs. William Jessup of West Mayfield underwent cancer surgery at Carbondale Emergency Hospital.
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Thomas Ruddy
East Side
James Doud
Hosie
Justice Keifer
William Jessup
Weat Mayfield
Carbondale
Bertha Bell
Green Ridge
Carrie Coon
Main Street
John Shemanski
N. Y
Mayfield
Glenwood
Thomas Hunter
Willie Gardner
Scranton
Jermyn
Rushbrook
Ontario and Western Railroad
Green Grove Youth Enters Cornell Law College
James P. Wilson of Green Grove registered as a law student at Cornell University Ithaca on the 24th inst. He plans to complete the regular three year course if health permits. Wilson is in the class of 1900 at the Lackawanna School and has taught in public schools in his counties for two years.
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Green Grove
James P. Wilson
Cornell University
Ithaca
Wilson
School of the Lackawanna
Susquehanna
Death of Blakely resident John N. Lillibridge
John N. Lillibridge, long resident of Blakely, died at his home Saturday at 1 am after a brief illness. Born December 9, 1838, he served in the Civil War and was wounded at Fail Oakes. He led in business with his brother Jerome and served as treasurer and president of the Blakely poor district. Survived by wife and three children Alice, Sadie, and Levi. Funeral Monday at 11 am from the family home. interment in Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Lillibridge
Blakely
Fail Oakes
Jerome Lil
Alice Lillibridge
Sadie
Levi
Union Cemetery
Charles Lewton
New York
David Spencer
D. D
Wilkes-Barre
Deborah Powell
Carbondale
Louis Blockberger
Lackawanna Street
BE. J. Cochran
Leroy, N. Y
W. J. Schubmehl
A. F. Crans
Loraine
Ohio
J. A. Shultz
Frank Orchard
Funeral of James Winston held at Peckville church
The funeral for James Winston was led by Rev. J. E. B. Bone and Rev. H Moon with the Wirahpa tribe and Red Men attending the burial at Prospect cemetery. The town celebrated the fire’s end as Peckville regains water service after a March blaze destroyed over thirty structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winston
Peckville Methodist Episcopal Church
J. E B. Bone
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. Moon
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Tne
Prospect Cemetery
M. B. Wademan
Hickory Street
Peckville
Council
A. A. Ayres
Carbondale
Vieliing
Special Round Trip Fares to Chicago for Encampment Attendees
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer a special round trip to Chicago at one-way fare plus 1.00. Tickets on sale October 5 6 7 and valid for return by October 11 for the National Encampment in Chicago October 8 11.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Chicago
Special Reduced Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers special tickets at 99.70 for travel to Monterey for the National Wholesale Druggists Association meeting October 7-11. Tickets are valid for departure September 28 29 and 30 with return by November 1 on most trains except the Black Diamond Express. consult agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Monterey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Ticket
G A R Encampment Travel Offers From Scranton
The Lackawanna railroad advertises round trip to Washington D C for the 36th Annual Encampment of the G A R in Washington Oct 6 to 11. One way fare for the round trip from Scranton is 7 75 dollars with sales October 4 to 7 and return until October 14. An extension to November 3 is available by deposit of tickets with a joint agent plus 50 cents. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Philadelphia and one other point en route.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Washington
Scranton
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Lickawanna Railroad
Railroad Special Round Trip Tickets to California
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad announces special round trip fares to Los Angeles or San Francisco for National Wholesale Druggists exposition. From Scranton the round trip is 9 dollars 70 cents. Tickets on sale September 28 29 and 30 with travel going dates. Return must reach Scranton by November 16 1902. Inquiries to local ticket agents for stopovers and routes.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
National Wholesale Druggists
Monterey
Cal
The
Lackawanna Railroad
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Scranton
National Encampment Excursion to Washington by G A R Train
Comrades of Griffin post No 13 announce a special through Jersey Central train from Scranton on Monday October 6 at 8 00 am with stops to Ashley inclusive for the National encampment in Washington. One fare for round trip. return by special or regular trains to October 1 with extension options and a 50 cent deposit required for later return limits. Stopovers allowed on Philadelphia and Reading railroad and Baltimore and Ohio. notify secretary by September 9.
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Washington, D. C
Washington, D
H. Ment. Bera
Griffin Post
New Jersey Central Railroad
Scranton
Ashley
Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia and Reading
Balthmore and Ohio
New Jersey Central
Exra
Griffin
J. W. Pearce
Market Beet
Foliage Excursion Date Set by NYO&W Railway
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 enabling a scenic ride through Wayne county foliage peak. Tickets also sold on that date to Poyntelle Winwood and Preston Park via Scranton agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Scranton
Forest City
Hancock
N. Y
Wayne County
Poyntelle
Winwood
Preston Park
J. E. Welsh
Lehigh Valley Offers $7.75 Round Trip To Washington DC
The Lehigh Valley Railroad sells special tickets for the Grand Army National Encampment in Washington DC priced at 7.75 dollars for the round trip. Travel allowed October 4, 5, 6 and 7 with return to October 14, limited. Extension to November 3 possible with ticket deposit in DC and fee. Alternate routes via Harrisburg and Gettysburg at 8.85 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Grand Army National
Washington
D. C
Jom
Harrisburg
Gitysburg
Philadelphia
Delaware and Studson
Lehigh Valley
Special Low Fares to Chicago and Return via Lehigh Valley
Special low fares available for travel to Chicago and return via Lehigh Valley Railroad on October 5 6 and 7. Tickets priced at 18 dollars with return valid through October 16 excluding the Black Diamond Express. Applies on national encampment to be held in Chicago. Consult ticket agents for details.
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Chicago, Ul
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
A Unique Garden Spot Lakewood As A Quiet Metro Retreat
The article touts Lakewood New Jersey as an ideal winter resort within a ninety minute rail ride of New York. It highlights model public and private schools, warmer climate, excellent roads, healthful pine belt, top hotels, and outdoor activities like golf polo cross country riding and coaching. It invites readers to write C M Burt New Jersey Central for a booklet and timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lakewood
Philadelphia
Cours
C. M. Burt
New Jersey Central
New York Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News of Carbondale
Harriet Freeman Watt
Beecham
Archangel
Father Rocca
DR. Bridgett
Young Carbondale
Dritleh Depoti Rooharterhouse Bg
London
McMillan
Jermyn - Mayfield
Connolly & Wallace
Onton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace’s
J. B
Washington Ave
National Encampment Union Veteran Legion
Chicago, Ill
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