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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1902

Page

2

Irregularities in Carbondale Tribune Delivery Reported

Subscribers urged to report delivery issues to Carbondale Tribune office or Robrn Reynolds agents. Home Huston delivery noted and delinquency reports welcomed. Mention of Norman Gelder of the Leader and a pledge event by Vice President Gilroy. Next convention to be in Archbald under Knights of Father Mathew. Banquet followed adjournment.

The Tribune Carbondale Theibune Burke Building Robrn & Reynolds New Adenters Huston Norman Gelder Gilroy St. Patrick's Society Archbald Knights of Father Mathew

Amendments Debated at Cath olic Total Abstinence Union Meeting

Delegates from several abstinence and benevolent societies gathered at St Patrick’s in Scranton for a CSA convention. The session featured readings from the credentials committee and debate on constitutional amendments to be presented at the annual convention.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Scranton St. Patrick's Total Abstinence Society Powderly School Marie and Gertrude Graham Florence, McHale John Challis Margaret Gordon Marlin McKenna Kathryn Flannelly P. J. Morrow Knights of Father Mathew Carbongale Thomas Boylan Joseph Kilpatrick John A. Campbell Joseph Tierdon John Burnett St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Forest City John P. Murray James Connolly John Gillespie St. Aloysius Society Carbondale John V. Delaney Matthew J. Murphy Michael Padden Will McHale Edward Golden Archbald W. R John Meehan Jermyn William Skkennedy Michael Ruddy Thos Harte Father Willam Mullally William Tallett St. Patrick's Society Patrick Walsh John McDonald John Costello James Gerrity William Peel John Reilly John V. de Laney John Kildeen Richard Kilpatrick Willian Gilroy Thomas F. Grady Reilly William Gilroy

Postum touted as rival to coffee in health notice

An article argues coffee causes digestive ills and appendicitis risks, citing cases from Fredonia New York. It praises Postum as a safe substitute aiding recovery and nourishment, sharing testimonials from patients and a reverend convert.

Fredonia N. Y

Swingle Ham Wedding Unites Helen Swingle and Francis Ham Jr

Miss Helen Swingle marries Francis Ham Jr at the Benjamin home on Laurel Street in a simple ceremony led by Rev. D W Forrest. The bride, a 1897 nursing school graduate, wears steel grey Venetian and the couple depart for Peckville to begin housekeeping while well wishers praise the couple.

C. A. Benjamin Laurel Street Helen Swingle Francis Ham, Jr Peckyille D. W. Forrest Pittston Mra Peckville Ham Ontario and Western Company Junie

City Officers To Take Seats Today In City Government

Hon James J ONeill becomes mayor elect and George W Evans succeeds Wheeler as controller as city government reorganizes. Councils meet at 10 am with new members seated. chairmen slated for Select John Dravis Common Wy Masters. clerk Loftus and engineer Kupp to be reelected. A banquet at Harrison House follows. poor board to reorganize with no anticipated deadlock.

James J. O'Neill Connor George W. Evans John Davis Select W. H. Masters Common J. W. Kilpatrick P. B P. Venner John F. Wheeler D. W. Humphrey James Soloman Select Council Thomas Battle James Thompson Common Council Abe Sahin HB. &. Clark John TF. Loftus William Collings Henry Cook Thomas Murphy W. L. Hunter and Hobbs John Evans John Masters

Two Large Funerals in Carbondale

Two major funeral processions passed through Carbondale for Dominic Barrett and Mrs. George Dawson. Barrett's services began at his home, proceeded to St Joseph church, and burial was at St Rose cemetery with out-of-town visitors and numerous pallbearers. Mrs. Dawson's service followed from the Columbia Avenue residence with a large attendance.

Carbondale Dominicarrett George Dawson Bt. Moseremetony St. Jose Church Burhih Bt. Rose Cemetery HJ. Lynet Thomas Cullen Jammer Doyle Thomais Clark Dominick Boland Mies Frances Misves Culkin Scranton Patrick McQuade Wilkes-Barre Jopling John Jopling Pittston William Coon James Doyle Kleon Briggs Richard Malone Michael Manley Cherfield Willhaime

Funeral Rites Held At First Presbyterian Church

Delegations from the Red Men the Patriotic Order Sons of America and the Junior Order of American Mechanics attended the services for the deceased at the First Presbyterian church. Rev A Wilfee officiated and a quintette sang while abundant floral tributes adorned the ceremony. Pallbearers named include Ben Vréesland M I Oliver George Crosby A V Seaman W E Matthews and Henry Masters.

Red Men Patriotic Order Sons of America American Mechanics First Presbyterian Church Rev. A. Wilfee Ben Vréesland M. I. Oliver George Crosby A. V. Seaman W. E. Matthews Henry Masters

Palko Boy Dies After Mine Car Accident

John Palko a boy of about 11 or 12 died at Emergency hospital after being struck by a runaway mine car in the Last Chance area Thursday evening. He lived with his father at No 4 and was taken to hospital in critical condition with a crushed hip and torn thigh. Stanley Miller of Forest City remains critically injured and Stephen Neldo from Mayfield was discharged after a fracture.

John Palko Palko Poulko No. 4 Stanley Miller Forest City Falke Stephen Neldo Mayfield

Waymart Lifts Most Quarantine As Hull Recovers

Waymart Board of Health, after hearing the physician report on smallpox patient Bert Hull, eases quarantine to three houses only and reopens schools. Officials cite eighteen days since onset with no new cases and no danger. Hull’s condition improves rapidly as village residents resume normal activities.

Board of Health Waymart Bert Hull Hull Waymaart Raiplilly

Social Notes from Saturday Events at River Street

The Saturday Machre club enjoyed a game afternoon hosted by Miss Alice Rashleigh. Mrs. George Mills won the main prize a gold hat pin. Carrie Price's dancing class held lively dominoes in Burke building as children played. The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association plans a reception in the Burke building on Friday evening April 25 with a committee listed.

Alice Rashleigh River Street George Mills Rashleigh Carrie Price Burke Building Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association Thomas G. Coughlin J. J. O' Boyle M. J

Riot in Italian Colony on Belmont Street Injures Two Men

A small riot on Belmont street in the Italian colony involved about six residents who allegedly attacked H Robert Newnan the barn boss and Jesse Wood a driver for the Chick Diamond Coal Company over a manure dispute. Source text ends abruptly with further details missing.

Aldermain Delavan Belmont Street H Robert Newnan Jesse Wood Chick Diamond Coal Company Newman and

Stubborn Cold or Bronchitis Relief with Scott's Emulsion

An ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy for stubborn colds or bronchitis. It claims rapid night relief from choking and coughing, noting soothing effects on throat and bronchial tubes. Free sample offered by Scovy & Bowne, chemists, 40g Pearl St.

Scott Scovy & Bowne Pearl St

Wood Targeted at Home in Evening Assault Claim

Report states Wood returned home in the evening and was set upon by about six individuals identified as Traliana. A brief skirmish occurred as the assailants pressed the attack for several minutes before dispersing.

Left Town Burrier Fleeing Sheriff Blues in Sixth Ward

Steve Gilby of the Sixth ward avoids Sheriff Schadt by fleeing into the woods near Honesdale. After clashing with officers, he travels toward South Canaan and Hawley, then toward Cherry Ridge, signaling he won’t stray far from familiar surroundings. He left after a prior public quarrel and a revolver incident.

Steve Gilby Achadt Honesdale the Tribune Sreve Delavan Steve Carbondale Hawley Cherry Ridge

McGowans Reunite After Divorced Separation

John McGowan and Margaret Barry, once separated by a divorce, remarried in Scranton’s Seventeenth ward with civil ratification by Alderman Howe. The couple, Catholic, had their first marriage sixteen years ago and were divorced for cruelty about eighteen months earlier.

John Jack McGowian Margaret Barry Alderman Howe Seventeenth Ward Scranton McGowan

The Ego for April Preview From The Ego Magazine

The editor announces April contents including a double couplet Life by Mary E Stone Bassett a ten page The Why by James P Loftus a prose background poem Symbolism renamed F Utility by Myttle Hughes Brown and pieces Unveiled Naked Truths and Veiled Allusions plus a reply to Fra Elbertus and early notes by C B H Munn

Ego Life Mary E. Stone Bassett James P. Loftus Myttle Hughes-Brown Elbertus

Evening with Homer Greene at Cycle Club

Homer Greene of Honesdale the lawyer poet and author will address the Carbon County Cycle Club this evening. He will give readings and recitations, presented at 3 40, with members urged to attend punctually. He is a candidate for the congressional nomination from his district and well known to Carbonaleans.

Homer Greene Honesdale Greene Mr. Greene

Mother and Child Die in Tragic Farewell

The obituary recounts the death of Mrs. Daniel J. Foley and her infant who died shortly after birth. On a train en route to Canton, Pennsylvania, the infant died at Sunbury as the mother was being moved to her final resting place. The mother and child were buried together after the journey.

Daniel J. Foley Canton Sunbury Mrs. Foley Mr. Foley

Thomas J Clark Dies in Archbald After Local Council Tribute

Thomas J Clark, longtime resident of Archbald and celebrated figure in Carbondale, died at his home Saturday. A Carbon dale council official and Knights of Columbus member, he was honored by a special meeting. A city delegation will attend the funeral today.

Thomas J. Clark Archbald Carbondale The Knights of Columbus Clark

Merchants' Association to Meet in New Watt Building Quarters

The Merchants' association will meet this evening in their new quarters at the Watt building on Salem avenue and Matin street. An interesting meeting is expected.

Merchants’ Association Watt Building Salem Avenue Matin Street

Funeral Procession for William J. Davis This Afternoon

The funeral for William J. Davis will proceed this afternoon with the procession departing the residence at 2.20. It will march to Berean Baptist Church where the pastor, Rev Dr. Whelan, will officiate.

William J. Davis Berean Baptist Church Rtv Dr. Whelan

Weight and health tied to womanly health in Dr Pierce ads

The article argues weight reflects health like a barometer and links general well being of women to womanly health. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, sharing testimonials from Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Tipton, urging consultation and offering a free medical adviser.

P. A. Graham Race Street New Orleans Bess R. V. Pierce Graham Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

Funeral Services for John Polke Held at St. Rose Church

Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery. Services for the late John Polke, death from injuries sustained in the mine where he worked, will take place Tuesday morning. Leaving the house at No. 4 at 9 o'clock for St. Rose church, a high mass of requiem will be sung, burial in St. Rose cemetery.

Maplewood Cemetery John Polke the Tribune St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery

Berean Baptist Church Men’s Meeting Honors Deceased Leader

At Berean Baptist Church the men’s meeting led by W L Yarrington Jr drew twenty nine attendees and paid tender tributes to the late W J Davis whose life inspired the gatherings. A floral tribute from Herein Men accompanied the funeral flower. After the sermon the pastor baptized three candidates, as the congregation continues to work toward greater in gathering.

W. Ll. Yarrington, Jr W. Jd. Davis Wlx

Local employment shifts in town businesses and factories

Clarence Becker of Birkett Street is reassigned to the Ishore Throwing company. Pred Thoias, formerly in the ice freight house, moves to the Krants brewery plant. John Morgan resigns from Patterson wholesale slope. Harry Ato of Dundaff Street fills the position. Miss Marie Schemuerhorn of Korty Second Street obtains a post at the Cavanaugh dressmaking establishment on Bulem Avenue.

Clarence Becker Birkett Street Hus Ishore Pred Thoias Ice Freight House Krants John Morgan Patterson Harry Ato Dundaff Street Marie Schemuerhorn Korty Second Street Cavanaugh Dresmmaking Hieit Bulem Avenue

Death notice for Mrs Philo Barrett in Uniondale cemetery

The late Mrs Philo Barrett was interred at Uniondale cemetery in a private family service. Information is truncated and details are limited in the fragment.

Philo Barrett Uniondale

Obsequies Attended by Local Residents Groups at Burial

Saturday afternoon services drew neighbors and friends paying respects. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Couch and family, Mrs Couch, Roe W W Pletcher, Mr and Mrs J P H Raynor, Mrs Theophilus Pleree, Alo Purple, among others from the city.

Thin City Frank Couch Couch Roe W. W. Pletcher J. P. H. Raynor Theophilus Pleree Alo Vurple

Baptist Leaders to Address Northeastern Conference in Scranton

Rev H J Whalen will deliver the welcome for the Abington association as Northeastern Pennsylvania Baptists open their twentieth century conference in Scranton on May 1. Clergy from Bucknell Colgate Crozer Toronto and New York will speak at the event with several presidents and notable orators among them.

H. J. Whalen Berean Baptist Church Abington Association Twentieth Century Conference of the Baptists of Philadelphia A. J. Roland Hey. F. 8 Dobbins BR. GG Seymeour J. H. Hashim Williamsport

Meetings Tonight Span Local Organizations

School bound Olive Seal lodge Odd Fellows Typographical union No 209 Federal union No 7201 National Association Letter Curlers Young Men's Institute Mercehans association Barbe union Patriotic Order Sons of America hold gatherings this evening across the city, with varied agendas and community outreach planned.

Olive Seal Lodge Odd Fellows, Typographical Union Federal Union National Asssociation Young Men's Institute Mercehans' Association Barbe’ Union Patriotic Order Sons of Anmeriva

West Side Man to Wed Paterson Bride on Wednesday

William Connell of the West Side travels to Paterson New Jersey for his upcoming marriage to one of the four daughters of that city. Connell works under Foreman Mark Campbell at No. 1 breaker.

William Connell West Side Paterson N. J Mr. Connell Mark Campbell

Carbondale Man Sees Wide Circle of Well-Wishers

A Carbondale resident is surrounded by a boatload of friends whose warm wishes travel with him as he moves forward.

Carbondale

Births Reported in City and Philadelphia Families

Word arrived Saturday of a boy born to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Missett in Philadelphia. The father is a Carbondale native now thriving abroad. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John McCawley of River street.

Gladden Philadelphia Joseph Missett Carbondale John McCawley River Atrecot

Carbondale Cycle Club Holds Friday Nomination Meeting

The Carbondale Cycle club will hold an important meeting Friday evening at 8 30. The nomination of nominees will take place and there is strong interest in the selection. Attendance will likely include nearly all members.

Carbondale Cycle Club

Death of Very Rev Coffey’s Aunt Reported Locally

Word reached the city last night that Very Rev TFB Goffey V G learned of the death of his aunt Mrs. Thomas Coey. She passed away yesterday at her home in Pleasant Mount.

Coffey T. FB. Goffey Thomas Coey Pleasant Mount

Ills Reported At Homes On Washington and Summit Avenues

Judson Stith is ill with the miampa at his home on Washington street. Merton Oliver is Hl at his home on Summit avenue.

Judson Stith Washington Street Merton Oliver Summit Avenue

Local Visitors and Short Trips Reported Around Scranton

The passing throng includes Ir. Brogan of Archbald in the city on Saturday. Captain Thomas Murphy visited Seranton Saturday. Mrs. W. J. Morgan of Bale avenue called on friends in Scranton. Miss Clare Conley of Archbald visited town Saturday. Miss Janet Bryden and Caryyle Miller toured Providence Saturday. Miss Irene Scurry returned home after a Scranton visit. Miss Nora Nealon and Theresa Duffy spent Saturday in Scranton. Hugh Pittpatrick of Beranton visited relatives in Carbondale Sunday.

Ir. Brogan Archbald Captain Thomas Murphy Seranton W. J. Morgan Bale Avenue Scranton Misa Clare Conley Janet Bryden Caryyle Miller Providence Mise Irene Scurry Missea Nora Nealon Theresa Duffy Hugh Pittpatrick Beranton Carbondale

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the News of Carbondale C.T.A.U. Meeting First District South John McCihe Morgan Thomas Mr. McMillan Jerry Clune Dominick Barrett Palko Boy Stephen Miller Social Notes Schadt the McGowans John Howe Mia Meeting of Merchants Dr. Ra Va Pierce Buffalo, N.Y Burritt Obsequies Dr. Whalen Terrey
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