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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

2

Obsequies of Two Pioneers in Carbondale

The community honors Poor Director James McMillan and Mrs. Harriet Freeman Watt with funeral services and burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Notables from the Delaware and Hudson, local trustees, clergy, and townspeople attend the North Church and Watt homestead ceremonies, with tributes from Rev. Charles Lee and Rev. J F Warner and music by a quartet.

James McMillan Harriet Freeman Watt Maplewood Cemetery Carbondale McMillan North Church Street Delaware and Hudson John McCabe John Tyneh Morgan Thomas James Sturke Cal- Lewsgue Charles Lee Whicch McMullan Devd Th Thomas Tvs D. Stuart OG. Harper Biker Fbee May Joan Mohra Wires Johnson Thomas McMillin Rochester N.Y F. Brownell Mia. Bennetti Seeley Coolide Korantons Mir Om Mra Bo A. Jones Archibald Mitchell Thorp Bluston Wilbur Watt Salenavenue Wyoming Street Oelook A. FB. Chaffee Christ Chaffen Wartt J. FL Warner Tie H. Ff Chirk Jennie Potter W DD. Evans Fy Clark Hew J. F Maplewood Ceretery Ployee Butler I. D. Wolfe A. F. Tiffany TG. Olver T. C. Robinson F. A. Bell

Contractor 4. Bo Van Gorder Boosts Carbondale in Binghamton

Bo Van Gorder, a contractor in the play, brings Carbondale into greater prominence in Binghamton New York.

Bo van Gorder Carbondale Binghamton, N

Tearful or cheerful health linked to womanly disease

An old column notes tearful mood in women stems from physical illness and urges Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription to restore health. It claims the remedy cures irregularities, uterine inflammation, and general weakness, with testimonial from a Mr Adams in Pennsylvania.

Pierce Adams Laboratory Washingtton Co God Shah Doctor Pierce

Plaster Contract Wins for Kilmer Lab Building

Van Gorder secures plastering on the Kilmer Swamp Root seven story laboratory and piece building in Parlor City. Twenty plasterers to work two months under his bid, with work starting in Binghamton Monday.

Disturbances in Dundaff and Carbondale Prompt Police Action

Last night saw two major disturbances in Dundaff and Carbondale. Henry Buckett was beaten by William and Frank Monroe. Patrolman James Bell clashed with Harry Booth, who was later released pending morning appearance. Buckett suspected a Monroe revolver. no weapon wounds were confirmed. William Monroe was arrested. Prank Monroe sought. Booth faced charges for resisting police. A crowd gathered at Park Place and Main Street as Mrs Dolan withdrew a suit and costs were settled.

Dundaff James Bell Carbondale Henry Buckett Dundaft Eiveel William Frank Monroe Harry Booth Bell Buckert Monroe Witl Nene Bueckert Buchert Monros Bucher Huchert William Monroe Booth Gell Park Price Main Street

Strike Impacts Carbondale Eating House Closures

The Imperial restaurant in the Opera house block on North Main Street, run by James Thompson Jr., shut yesterday due to the mine strike. The town’s social and dining life suffered as railroad workers and miners paused, with patronage plunging and the luncheon crowd fading.

Carbondale Coout Imperial Opera House North Main Street James Thompson, Jr Thompson Poyrel Carbondiale

Forest City Man Admitted After Arm Fracture

Willie Connolly of Forest City was admitted to the hospital yesterday after a fall while playing with a companion fractured his arm.

Willie Connolly Forest City

Local residents host guests and plan Susquehanna trip

Mr and Mrs Will Schiffer of Pittston visited Mrs J M Kiefer over Bundiny. Miss Annie Weidner of Gilbert Street is seriously ill at her sister Mrs Arthur Mills on Lincoln Avenue. Mr and Mrs J P ATingley left yesterday for a carriage trip through Susquehanna County and other points, with plans to visit the Harford fair.

Will Schiffer Pittaton J. M. Kiefer Bundiny Annie Weidner Gilbert Street Arthur Mills Lincoln Avenue J. P. A.tingley Susquehanna County Harford Fair

Dodson Lamp moves to Scranton for lamp production

Jermany Mayfield notes the Dodson Lamp company relocating machinery to Scranton to manufacture patent switch lamps. The change may force manager Mr Dodson and his family to move to Beranton, drawing regret from a large circle of friends.

Dodson Lamp Company Scranton Dodson Beranton John Spettihue Wilcox Bik County Epent Theodore Boetligue Cemetery Street Finny Graves Shiter Annie Griffiths Asbury Park

Ditch Collapse Traps Two Workers on Depot Street

A trench for a new sewer on Depot street collapsed trapping Benjamin Llewellyn and John Parker. Parker was rescued after twenty minutes of effort, Llewellyn taken home with a badly wrenched back and leg injuries. Other items note Reds beat Cliff Works 6 4, Welsh church officers elected, and local visits and meetings.

Hitcrn Depot Street Benjamin Llewellyn John Parker Llewellyn Parker Storts Street Dr. Olmstead Sealee Reds Cliff Works Riverside Welsenbluch Samuel Lewis New York Marie Stair Providence Banfield Main Street Christian Endeavor Society of the Welsh Congregational Church J. Phillips David J. Davis William Phillips William Napper Henry Towells William Buta Baltimore A. Weber Lutheran Church Mr. Burg Liberia Church Vicemen’s Relief Association Hore Taylor Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble Grand Thomas Owens View Gomer Williams John PP. Griffiths Myers United Amercan Mechanics Lackawanna Valley Council Adolph Arneldes Youngstown Edward Meehan Philadelphia

Funeral of Edwards Led by Mount Cobb Pastor

Undertaker Edwards services were conducted by the Mount Cobb Methodist Episcopal pastor with assistance from Rev. Mr. Young. A quartet including Dr. Knedler Mrs Williams Mr and Mrs B Buckingham sang Home of the Soul and Up Yonder. Interment followed in the family plot at Mount Cobb. Robert F Snyder of Portland came home for the funeral of his brother in law.

Undertaker Edwards Methodist Episcopal Church of Mount Cobb Young Knedler Willams B. Buckinghaum Robert F. Snyder Portland

Montrose Local Notes Include Travel and Town Developments

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Montrose reports visits by Col G H Wittner of Wilkes-Barre and Edward Harold at Kelly's Drug Store. Prof Charles Cohen plans a Philadelphia trip for Broad Street Conservatory of Music. Local residents engage in millinery shopping in New York and discuss a potential land association and band patronage. The Worlen Condensery gains milk volume and improved prices, while a new telephone and telegraph exchange is installed in the bank building. Members of the community visit, study, or work away, including James P Taylor in Atlantic City and Robert Raynsford returning to Cornell.

Scranton Tribune Montrose G. Hh. Wittner Wilkes-Barre Edward Harold Kelly Brogty Henry Clemons Mary Scranton A. C. Ayres W. Ki. Limten Germantown Charles Cohen Philadelphia Broad Street Conservatory of Music Bunnell Pierson New York City Arthur ¢. Griffin New Milford Robert Raynsford Cornell University Itheaca J. W. Quirtey Stacey New York James P. Taylor Atlantic City Iis Charles Foster Southampton L. T J. W. Mott Mill Street George H. Trazier Rush C. D. Mackey Amolit Pickett Hs W. D. B. Alnev Frances Kk. Ammerman Ashbury Park

Olyphant Local Notes Show Daily Life And Movements

The column reports Stanley Davis breaking his arm after a fall from a chestnut tree in the Must Side woods. Dr A F Crans treated him. Dr Mary Coans of Philadelphia visits Blakely friends. Community members attend Mary Fadden’s funeral in Dunmore. M rs B C Malley and Miss Nellie MeCourt visit Camp Wyckoff and other locals attend events. Public night schools opened last evening.

Patrick Tanch Mary Fadden Dunmore B.C Malley Nellie Me Court Joh Mee Camp Wyckelsesterday Minnie Saltos Providence McCabe New York Isaac Mill Company UH Hi O

Elmhurst Notices of Visits Funerals and Conference

Miss Bertha Grimes of Beranton spent Sunday with her parents in Elmhurst with friend Miss Nellie Hrundage. Helen Williams visits Montclaire and Hovckaway Beach. Mr and Mrs B B Kipp visited relatives at Creentown. Martin Devanney Jr of Buffalo called on friends. A number attended the funeral of Mrs Lown git Madisonville on Sunday. Undertaker R Edwards headed the arrangements. Rev G W Cole attended the Baptist Ministers conference at Scranton yesterday. Attendees at the funeral of the late A B Cobb included Mr and Mrs J M M Boyden Aly and Mire A B Clay, Mr W W Snyder, Mr and Mrs J H Wilcox, Mr and Mrs J Buckingham, Dr J W Naedler, Mike Bessie Buckingham, Miss Kin Edwards and Mr and Mrs B L Cooper. The funeral was in charge of

Bertha Grimes Beranton Nellie Hrundage Helen Williams Montclaire Hovckaway Beach B. B. Kipp Creentown Martin Devanney, Jr Buffalo J. Hh, Wilcox Myr Mel J. W. Willame Mie J. Buckingham J. W. Naedler Mike Bessie Buckingham Kin Edwards B. Lb. Cooper

Proper Treatment for a Sprained Ankle

A health note asserts many sprains heal quickly with prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It claims full recovery in less than a week in many cases and describes typical slow recovery as two to three months without the balm.

Chamberlain Bor Éulo

Local Notables Move and Return in Town News

Dr C A Price becomes assistant to Dr G B Seaman and is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania. John Newton leaves Grove Street to study at Baltimore College for Physicians and Surgeons. Nellie Doherty returns from Carbondale. Roland Jones moves his family to the Snyder property on Main Street. John Davis returns from New York after weeks there. Indies Missionary society of the Laingcliffe church meets at Mrs William Howell West Elm. Mr and Mrs Samuel Morrow of Foranton visit town. Mr and Mrs C A Merrick return to Beaver Meadow. M O Tirien, longtime Electric Light Co Sasquehanna employee, returns home. Barrick Tresion and Patrick McNulty back from Baltimore Medical College. Thomas McHale of West Side receives treatment at Blackawanna Hospital.

C. A. Price G. B. Seaman Plinston Hospital University of Pennsylvania John Newton Grove Street Baltimore College Nellie Doherty Carbondale Roland Jones Snyder Property Main Street John Davis New York City Indies’ Missionary Society Laingcliffe William Howell West Elie Samuel Morrow Foranton C. A. Merrick Beaver Meadow Yesterly M of O'Tirien Electric Light Company Sas

Harvest Home social at Baptist church draws attentive crowd

Clark's Summit reports a well attended Harvest Home social in the Baptist church with praise for Rev. Mr. Custard and improvements around the church. Myrtle Ransome entertained Miss Stone of Boranton, with other guests and a church choir performance of Our Flag with the Stars and Stripes drawing enthusiastic response.

Custard Ole Mika Myrtle Ransome Misa Stone Boranton Jeesie Nemmerer Factoryville Wits Mixes Mattle Warnock Berste Nounk von Storch Mattie Warnock Columbia Morris Thomas Hillside Father Time Miss Vom Btorch Harold Parker

Cantata Receives Encore from Local Choral Group

I nnele Sam. A quartet sung by Misses Helen Von Storch Maud Bostedo Ruth Williams and Gladys Mann and a sextet by six young men Messrs Harry Justin Emmett Fish Henry Bunnell George Isley Ray Smith and Clulry Young were encored and did creditable work A solo by Mrs Albert Walker and duets by Misses Etta Mann Mo Jennings were well received Accompanists Myrtle Ransom piano and Robert Parker violin The cantata was a delightful performance and a repeat in nearby towns is hoped.

I'nele Sam Helen von Storch Maud Bostedo Ruth Williams Gladys Mann Harry Justin Emmett Fish Henry Bunnell George Isley Ray Smith Clulry Young Albert Walker Etta Mann Mo Jennings Myrtle

Waverly Social Notes and Local Moves Apace

Sterling Bailey and family return to New York after visiting relatives in Waverly. Pulpit incident at Methodist Episcopal church by F. S. Parsons, former pastor visiting town. Charles Tee Jet sold. Christy family back from Scranton. Charles Bailey’s relatives visit Conklin. Maud Miller and Francis Rolland to wed Oct 7 at Miller home. Academy Extension course to run fourteen bi weekly lectures in 1902 1900 season with tickets from academy students and village shops.

Sterling Bailey New York City E. J. Halley Bailey Watking Charles Tee Iis Christy Scranton Charles Bailey Conklin Finch Maud Miller Francis Clement Rolland John Wy. Miller Rolland Alamogordo Mexico Academy Waverly Academy Clark's Green Chirk's

Local News Briefs From Stonesdale and Surrounding Areas

Six horses from Major George M. Whitney’s livery stable were shipped to Olyphant for use with the Thirteenth regiment camp. The Presbyterian Sunday school observed rally day with readings singing and an address by Andrew Thompson recently returned from abroad. Attendance was 200 plus. collection for rally day reached $22.1. Water from the Dyberry river flooded Kelley and Steinman’s glass shop boiler room delaying work. Mr and Mrs Andrew Thonapean and family returned home after months in travel. George Plei and Mrs K W Hum discuss new drug plans in the Mayhew building. Florence and Mabel Goodwin visit their grandmother Mrs Wheeler.

Stonesdale George MH. Whitney Thirteenth Regiment Presbyterian Sunday School Harry Rockwell Blanch J. Wood Dorothea Ruehenbaker Mita Edith Swift Anedrew Thompson Thompson Sehoal DD. L. Lower Dyberry Kelley & Steinman Andrew Thonapean Diaughter Reberes Charles Boandiog Tovelsn Landv Kiuwue Hum Huffalo N. Y K. W. Hum Second Wliwet George Plel Mayhew Building Mimies Florence and Mabel Goodwin New York Alrs. Wheeler Third Street

Special Reduced Rail Rates for Monterey Druggists Meeting

Lehigh Valley railroad offers special tickets at 99.70 good for outbound travel September 28 29 and 30 and return by November 1 on most trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult local ticket agents for details about Monterey California meeting dates October 7 11 and destinations San Francisco and Los Angeles.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Monterey

Lackawanna Railroad Special Washington Round Trip Tickets

Ticket agents offer round trip to Washington at one way fare for the round trip. From Scranton the fare is 7.75 dollars. Tickets on sale October 4 to 7 and valid for outbound travel until October 7. Return travel allowed until November with extension by ticket deposit and 50 cent joint agent payment. Stopovers at Baltimore Philadelphia and another en route allowed but not beyond final limit. For details contact local Lackawanna ticket offices.

Lackawanna Mvilroad Washington Scranton Baltimore Philadelphia Lackawanna Railroad

Special train to national encampment leaves Scranton for Washington

For the thirty sixth National encampment of the G A R in Washington D C from October 6 to 11 Lieut Esra Griffin post No 9 arranges a special through G A R RR train via New Jersey Central leaving Scranton Monday October 6 at 8 00 pm with all stops to Ashley inclusive One fare round trip from all stations Tickets valid on the special or any regular train to October 14 Extensions can be made by depositing tickets at joint agent s office No 18 FP street N W Washington D C between October 7 and 14 with a fifty cent fee to extend return to November 3 Stop overs allowed on the Philadelphia and Reading railway and the Duluth and Ohio railway N J Central designated Official Route all commands and their Orleans are urged to join the special train arriving Washington at 4 00 pm Notify secretary of intentions by September 2 for accommodations Call any N C ticket agent or address Rh O W Peares secretary 61 Market street Scranton Pa

Washington D. C Esra Griffin Post G. A. RR New Jersey Central Railroad Scranton Ashley FP Street N. W Washington, D. C Philadelphia and Reading Dultsmore and Ohl New Jersey Central Connades Bara N.C W. Peares Market Street

Lehigh Valley Offers Oct 4 5 6 7 Round Trips to Washington

Special tickets priced at 7.75 for Lehigh Valley Railroad round trips to Washington D C. period Oct 4 5 6 and 7 with return limit to Oct 11 and extension to Nov 3 upon ticket default at joint agent in Washington due to Grand Army National Encampment event.

Philadelphia Special Tickets Offered Through Harrisburg Route

Special tickets via Harrisburg and Gettysburg to Philadelphia priced at 38.85. Agents Delaware and Trudson or Lehigh Valley ticket offers available for more details.

Harrisburg Gettysburg Vnto Philadelphia Delaware and Trudson Lehigh Valley

Foliage Excursion Date Set by NYO&W Railway

The New York Ontario and Western Railway announces a foliage excursion on Sunday October 5 from Scranton division stations to Foregg City and Hancock New York with a round trip fare of 1. Tickets also available to Poyntelle Winwood and Preston Park. Inquiries via ticket agents J E Welsh Scranton.

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

Special Low Fares to Chicago and Return via Lehigh Valley

Special low fares to Chicago via Lehigh Valley Railroad October 5 6 and 7 to support the national encampment of Union Veteran Legion in Chicago October 8 11. Tickets good going October 6 6th and 7th at 18 dollars for the round trip limited for return passage to October 11 good on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult ticket agents for more information.

Grand Army National Washington Lehigh Valley Railroad Defaalt Union Veteran Legion Chicago Ogstober Lth

National Encampment Rail Fare Sale To Chicago

The Lackawanna railroad offers special round trip pricing to Chicago for the National Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion in Chicago October 8 to 11. One way fare for the round trip plus 1.00 dollar. Tickets on sale and valid October 5 to 7 with return valid through October 16.

Lackawanna Excursions to Niagara Falls Dates Set

Special excursion tickets go on sale for trains on September 25 and October 25. Return within five days from sale date. Round trip fares set at 5.00 dollars for adults and 2.50 dollars for children ages five through twelve.

Lackawanna Railroad Niagara Falls Excursion

Moosic notes and local visitors amid church outage

In Moosic Stella Shotwell’s daughter mourns death from whooping cough with funeral at Muirey cemetery. Visitors include Wertlo Dix and Elizabeth Billington in Beranton. Wilkes Barre guests Abram Robling’s cousins, Joe and John Davis. Several townsfolk noted Sunday visits and a church service canceled due to an electric fuse burn in the Presbyterian church.

Stella John Shotwell Miurey Wertlo DIX Elizabeth Bilelington Beranton Moser Joe John Davis Wilkes Barre Abrames Robling James Miller Warbondale Presbyterian Church Johny Blevenson Pittyton William Slevenson North Main Street Miscew Mitchel Currie Hutching Woghamton Peter Wilson

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the News of Carbondale James Dolan Buddy Henry M. J. Shields Mero John DeQuick Pittston Jeane Jones Daniel Clark Beccn Street Couneciman Sullivan Jermyn Mayfield Fin Keystone Watch Case Company Taylor Olyphant Elmhurst Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping Connolly & Wallace's J. B Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave Waverly Honesdale Beranton ‘Tribune Lehigh Valley Ticket Chicago, Ul National Encampment Union Veteran Legion Chicago, Ill Ock Rose Buckingham Bocranton John Mott Mirureeke Lovering Slyde Park Mie Alfred Smith Parsons George ‘I'regellas Mire, Shultz Pinghamton Thomas Baxter
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