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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1902

Page

7

Tunkhannock Notes and Local Happenings Show Changes

Mr and Mrs W Wood Piatt learn their son William M Piatt is hospitalized with typhoid fever in Winston NC. Canning factory sale under sheriff and new ownership signals reopening next season. A list of travels visits and minor incidents including a small fire on Warren street and probate of Ira Swartzwood will.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock W. Wood Piatt William M. Piatt Winston North Carolina Dantel Decker Register and Recorder Wyoming National Bank Maury Connell Mary Sheridan New York City Louis Luckenbill Shamokin Second Elrect Robert Atkinson Atkinson Miss Westey Russell Hill E. F. Avery J. TL. Carlin Warren Street R. P. Noorthrope Westminster Maryland Ira Swartzwood Falls Ira Swartwood, Jr Elizabeth Kittredge Scranton William A. Kittredge Susquehanna Avenue Bradley Lewis Henry F. Metcalf Wilkes- Barre

Towanda Briefs Cover Rainy County Fair and Local Events

Bradford County Towanda Sept 28 The county fair attendance was light due to continuous rain. Mountain Lake hotel destroyed by fire owned by G H Lancaster insured for 1500. Universalists meet at Athens next week. Towanda Sons of Veterans receive 30 Springfield rifles from state arsenal. Unsuccessful wrecking attempt on S and NY railroad near Towanda. Funeral of Rev Henry H Welles D D Forty Fort attended by R M and C P Welles. Children’s Home society rep Mrs B L Russell visiting. Locals J D Stryker Duluth visitors and J P Kirby family wintering in California. Susquehanna Collegiate Institute reopened with thirty scholars. Waverly Athens Sayre Traction to run all night for three months starting Oct 1.

Towaada Mountain Lake G. H. Lancaster Lackawinnai County North Branch Association of Universalists Athens Watkina Camp Sons of Veterans Towanda State Arsenal Susquehanna and New York Eplkes R. M. Welles C. P. Welles Henry H. Welles D. D Forty Fort B. L. Russell Children's Home Society Wilkes-Barre J. D. Stryker Duluth J. P. Kirby California John Lining Susquehanna Collegiate Institute John McConville Scranton Wuaverly, Athens and Sayre Traction Company

North Eastern PA Telephone links with Citizens to access Honesdale

The North eastern Pennsylvania Telephone company will connect with Citizens to gain entry to Honesdale this week. The district convention of the C T A U will meet at the Opera House this Sunday hosted by St Josephs A B society. After the business session an entertainment and supper are planned. Thomas Jones of Six Mile Run visited family. Mrs W J Maxey has improved from pneumonia in Montrose.

Scranton Tribune Forest City Pennsylvania Telephone Company Citizens’ Company Honesdaile Opera House St. Joseph's A. B. Society Thomas Jones W. J. Maxey Montrose

Return of James W LeVun and Possible Local Events

James W. LeVun has returned after a week in Philadelphia. Mrs. William Mucklow is back in Dego West Virginia after a month with her daughter Mrs. Frank Bryder. The Spring Brook Water company paid employees on Saturday. Miss Mabel Hutchings accompanied by others was mentioned in the fragment.

James W. LeVun Haa Philadelphia William Mucklow Dego West Virginia Frank Bryder Spring Brook Water Company Mabel Hutchings

Proper Treatment For A Sprained Ankle

A remedy emphasizes rapid recovery using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It claims many sprains heal in less than a week with prompt application, contrasting with typical two to three months recovery. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Miss Hida and Stella Le Van Witness Play In Lyceum

By her sister Mrs Aubrey Williams of Denver Colorado arrived last evening Communion services were held yesterday morning in the MBE church Presiding Elder Griffin was present and administered the sacrament Misses Hida and Stella Le Van witnessed the presentation of Lover's Lane at the Lyceum on Saturday evening.

Aubrey Williams Denver Col M.be Griffin Hida Stella le van Lover's Lane Lyceum

Lover's Lane draws large audiences at Lyceum

The rural drama Lover's Lane by Clyde Fitch drew two large crowds at the Lyceum on Saturday with a highly pleased reception. A strong company presented it in a production noted for its appeal to a broad audience and solid ensemble. The article also promotes The Messenger Boy on Broadway, praising its melodies and humor with Frank Deshon leading a renowned company and a large chorus. seats go on sale Tuesday.

Clyde Fitch New York Uyveeum Broadway Daly's Theater Frank Deshon

Electrician chosen for Irene Myers company at Academy

Charles E Blaney's successful comedy drama the Electrician has been chosen for the Ilathil performance of the Irene Myers company at the Academy Monday evening. Miss Irene appears as Penehos a role she played with pronounced success last season. The play blends heart interest with comedy and promises strong draw at cheap prices. Notable scenes include the interior of the Denver National Bank the Frontier hotel at Cripple Creek and the Edison electric light plant with machinery in full operation.

Charles E. Blaney the Electrician Irene Myers Academy Irene Penehos Denver National Bank Frontier Cripple Creek Edison Electric Lght

Dixie's theater hosts a lively bill this week matinee today

Dolan and Lenhar lead a strong road comedy act likely to please patrons after a week of top humor. Fred Turd the magician is praised as the era’s most accomplished since Herrmann. Musicians Raymond and Gurkamp with Whistling Tom Brown and Murphy Nichols also headline.

Dixie's Dolan Lenhar Pitrons Fred Turd Magician Herrmann Raymond Gurkamp Tom Brown Murphy Nichols Boston Globe Keith Ika Novelty W. H. Murphy

Base Ball Scores From Chicago and Cincinnati Doubleheader

In Chicago the first game ended with batteries Taylor and Kling behind Umpire Brown amid 7 innings darkness. Williams and Kling, Wicker and Weaver, Umpire Brown in a separate 7 inning match. Attendance not listed. In Cincinnati the Reds faced Pittsburgh with Butterlee and Kahn, Phillipps and Zimmer guiding pitchers under Umpire O Day. Attendance not provided.

Chicago TLL Coe Aoloo Taylor Kling O'Neill Weaver Brown TAPW Williams Wicker U.S Cincinnat R.H.E. Cincinnati Pittsburg Butterlee Kahn Peltz Phillipps Zimmer

Chicago Five Burlesque Game Closes Season With St. Louis Tilt

In Chicago the first game ended 11 to 5 with St. Louis defeating Chicago as Hatteries Sudhomt and Sugden Griffin and Bullivan formed the battery. Umpires Caruthers and Sheridan. Attendance 15 678. The second game, RL St. Lowe 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Chicago 0 2 0 4 0 0 4 0 0, with most players serving as pitchers or catchers as the burlesque closing the season was staged. Umpires Caruthers and Sheridan.

Chicago St. Louis Roreb Sudhomt Sugden Griffith Bullivan Caruthers Itd Sheridan St. Lowe Caruthers Sheridan

Reception Tendered for Newlyweds Galpin at Dunmore Home

Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Blackinton hosted a Saturday reception in Dunmore for the newly married couple Mr. and Mrs. John B. S. Galpin. Several hundred friends attended and paid their respects, with many ladies assisting at the reception tables.

John B. S. Galpin A. D. Blackinton Dunmore John Osborne Washington, D. C George B. Smith Charles Parrar Mirtha Chamberlain B. Bulkley Farrar Osborne Galpin Margery Platy Florence D. Smith Grace Osborne Dorothy Warren Gladva Watkins Louise G. Smith

Judge warns against mob justice in anarchist case

Speech by Judge Lewis denounces lynch law and urges all Americans to stand by lawful courts. He warns that allowing mob action would destroy institutions, liberty, and the Stars and Stripes, urging citizens to protect the flag and uphold due process.

Lewis Courts of Justice Capa Hibor Law Oreer Men of the Thirteenth Bunker HI Gettysburg San Juan Hill Philippines

Favorite Remedy Promoted For Kidney And Bladder Ailments

A periodical ad extols Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues including rheumatism and dyspepsia. It describes urine test cues and cites a Greensburg Kentucky pastor praising the remedy. It also notes available bottle sizes and a free sample by mail, plus related skin cure claims and a patriotic wartime poem excerpt.

David Kennedy Theodore Hunter Presbyterian Church Greensburg Enogh Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N.Y

Fennell Sprains Ankle in Brush After River Escape

Wil lam J. Fennell of 316 Cedar avenue leaped a 40 foot wall into Roaring brook Friday night, floated downstream, and sprained his ankle and drenched himself. Officers entered his home to arrest James Brock the counterfeiter, but Fennell fled over a garden wall and hid for hours in an abandoned drift near the brook before being found confined to bed.

Roaring Brook Willam J. Fennell Cedar Avenue James Brock Fennell Wels

Forty hours devotion begins at St Pauls Green Ridge

The forty hours devotion started yesterday at St Pauls church Green Ridge with a solemn high mass. Officers of the mass included Celebrant Rev M C Loftus deacon Father ue gene sub deacon Rev Gerald Fleming and master of ceremonies Rev PB J Mc Manus. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was held last night. A sermon was preached by Father K Bu gene Passionist. Masses are set for this morning at 6 7 and 6 oclock with benediction and sermon tonight at 10 oclock. Confessions begin this afternoon at 3.

St. Paul's Church Green Ridge M. C. Loftus Ue Gene Gerald Fleming PB. J. McManus Kbugene

Letters Deny Signatures On Equity Suit Article

The Tribune publishes short letters of interest with writer names. An editor seeks opportunity to deny authorship of an article about the equity suit between Ken P. Davies and the Welsh Baptist church, stating David W. Vaughn and John Bevan did not write the piece.

the Tribune Ken P. Davies The Welsh Baptist Church David W. Vaughn John Bevan South Garfleld Ave

Scranton and Local Rail Schedules 1902 Update

Timetables for Delaware and Hudson Reading and Central Railroad lines shown for Scranton, with routes to New York Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Harrisburg and points west. Includes New York City connections and Sunday trains, via Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre.

Reading System Central Railroad of New Jersey New York Foot Liberty Street South Ferry N. R Jeuve Scranton Philadelphia Roston Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Ashley Wilkes-Barre Pittston Quaker City Baltimore Washington D. C Avoca Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Tamaqua Pottsville Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Pittsburg West Warrisburg Tiarrisburg Pittspup Pullman Buffet Wirler Yottsville Hazleton Pitts Ute Delaware and Hudson Wis A Honesdale Wal Vo RR Pennsylvania RR Albany All Points North Wilkow-Barre Points North L. Pryor D. P. A. Scranton Ontario and Western Arriva Firanton Arbundale rAnomn Cina Carbondale Cadoulu Bovuntone Ayrive Trulia Curhondatye Cadegia No Ceoy Tho Sacreonale T Ayrive Arriva Cidosia Arbor le Born Altars Wipehingson Enneylvania State Point Wess York En Tork Lehigh Valley Railroad Hiladelphie L. W Black Peonee Press Hazleton Fond Tankhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Yee D Rochester Pirate Niagara Falls Chicago TD. HH Public Square

Tribune Ad Art Attracts With Low Rates Offer

Effective half ton es and line cuts for cards and ads offered by The Tribune office. We deliver unexcelled work promptly at lowest rates. A trial order will convince you.

Tribune

Picture Puzzle for the Little Ones at The Tribune

Children are invited to cut out weekly pictures and mark hidden objects, mailing answers to The Tribune Puzzle Department. Winners with the earliest correct responses will have their names published. last week's entry received one correct solution from Margaret Dale of 129 West Market Street, age 9.

Tribune Margaret Dale West Market Street

Palmer bankruptcy notice set for creditors meeting

In the Middle District of Pennsylvania Edward W Palmer a bankrupt creditors of Scranton Lackawanna are notified of Palmer being adjudicated a bankrupt and that the first meeting of creditors will be held at the Referee Office Government Building Scranton Pa on October 2 102 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt Referee A Van Wormer Scranton Pa

District Court of the United States Middle District Pennsylvania Edward W. Palmer IW. W. Palmer Scranton County of Lackawanna Aresald Boranton A. van Wormer

Sealed bids sought for bridge over Dean's Creek at Lackawanna line

Sealed proposals by Lackawanna County to furnish and erect a complete one span iron and expanded metal arch bridge on the abandoned Pactoryville and Abligton Turnpike road over Deans Creek near resident Komee Seamans in La Plume borough. Bid deposits must be 5 percent certified checks payable to the county controller before 12 noon September 3 at the county commissioner's office. Rights reserved to reject any bids.

Arch bald John A Foote heads to Georgetown studies

Arch bald John A Foote leaves today to resume his studies at Georgetown university. Miss Katie Rosenbaum was a caller in Jermyn Saturday. Mrs. M Judd visiting relatives at Apex New York. The funeral of the late Mrs Robin O took place yesterday and was largely attended. A J Tentzer and daughter Rebecca visiting New York City. Mrs William Van Doren was a caller in Scranton Saturday.

John A. Foote Georgetown University Katie Rosenbaum Jermyn M. &. Judd Apex N. Y Robin A. J. Tentzer Rebecca New York City William van Doren Scranton

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