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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1902

Page

2

City Officers Change in Carbondale Unopposed Reorganization

The city appoints James J. O'Neill as mayor and George W. Evans as controller. T. F. Conner remains treasurer for a third term as John Davis is elected select council chairman and W. H. Masters leads common council. Loftus named city clerk. Banquet follows at Harrison House as old and new officers take oaths.

P. F. Conner George W. Evans John Davis W. H. Masters A. F. Loftus Harrison House Tribune Carbondale James J. O'Neill George W. Evning T. F. Conner John W. Kilpatrick John F. Wheeler Select A. IF. Loftus Common Council Select Council M Cone Davis Kilpatrok Mugor O'Neal George Evans John D. 1A Selevcouncil Wy Ry Masters Borne Y

Reorganization Increases Republican Council Majority

The reorganization yields a Republican majority of six on joint votes and a majority in common and select councils. Republicans win the last year’s vote in select council, while common council gains two votes and the overall majority remains with the GOP.

Common Council

No Contest in Carbondale Poor Board Reorganization

The Carbondale poor board elected officers with no contest, naming John McCabe as president Morgan Thomas as treasurer James McMillan as secretary and re appointing Jerry Clune as steward and Mary Clune as matron Attorney H C Butler was reelected solicitor Committees were named with no friction and the meeting described as exceedingly tame.

John McCabe Morgan Thomas James McMillan Jerry Clune Tribune Carbondale Poor Board Mary Clune H.C. Butler Messrs. McCabe McMillan and Williams Lynch Burke McCabe Janes F. Burke Harry T. Williams Lunney James F. Burke McMillan

The New Officials at Carbondale

Hon James J ONeill begins a second mayoral term in Carbondale Democrat Patrick F Conner starts a third consecutive term as city treasurer George W Evans rose in spring elections and serves as health board secretary John Davis was unanimously chosen chairman of select council W H Masters new chairman of common council A F Loftus reelected clerk of common council Loftus is cashier in the Erle freight office

City Hall Kilpatrick Byron Clark Jamesy J. O'Neil Connor O'Neil Common Council John T. Loftus Henry Cook Thomas F. Murphy George Hobbs W. J. Hunter John Evans John Masters Abe L. Sul William Collins Ates. Kennedy Wourth Mr. Thompson W. H. Masters Stone A. I. Loftus James J. O'Neill Carbondale Patrick F. Conner George W. Evans Carbondale Board of Health Evans John Davis Select Council A. F. Loftus Loftus Erle

Comoradile Sparks Valley Settlement Talk

Local readers of The Tribune react with gleeful energy to news about a sleet carduike settlement in the valley. Early morning chatter highlights a shared topic of discussion as residents digest the unfolding developments.

Comoradile Yederdey Tribune

Forest City line delay dampens town mood

The city expresses cautious optimism as readings show economic rebound and new patronage at Forest City diners. Tracks and wires slow rail service. a funeral and local group elections follow amid community activity. Solomon Nichols dies at Emergency Hospital after rheumatism. services at Laurel Street home. Community groups elect officers and plan weekly meetings at Congregational church. Knights of Columbus members attend funeral in Arnold. Wedding and funeral details and Scranton Railway cooperation for tonight’s theater crowd are noted as plans unfold.

Scranton Forest City Solomon Nichols Isen Ore Ester W. Turner Laurel Street Charléa Lee Imade Maplewood Cemetery Byrne Kag Scranton Railway Company Mayfield Jermyn

Medland Enjoys Pedro Club Evening

Mra T. E. Medland of Copeland Avenue enters pleasantly to the Pedro club tonight for a social gathering and amusement.

Mra T. E. Medland Copeland Avenue Pedro Club

Business figures and travelers cited from regional firms

A. Bassett of Hendrick Manufacturing visits New York City while W I Till(y) of Carbondale Machine returns from Philadelphia and New York. A P Troutwein of Carbondale Machine trips to New York. John Morgan heads to Pittsburgh for work. Mrs Jud Foster of Gilbert Center attends a funeral in Prompton. Lewis Pizer of Jermyn drives to the city. Master Mechanic Robert Rennie of Mercy nary and Hudson returns from Buffalo and New York. Mr and Mrs Frank McCond of Scranton spend Sunday with relatives in the city.

A. Bassett Hendrick Manufacturing Company Ia New York City W. IL. Tilley Carbondale Machine Company Philidelphia New York A. P. Troutwein John Morgan Pittsburg Jud Foster Gilbert Short Prompton Tewis Pizer Jermyn Robert Rennie Mercenary Hudson Buffalo Frank McCond Scranton

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertised

A short ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a promise that druggists refund money if the product fails to cure. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature, and the price is 2 cents.

E. W. Grove

St James Church Farewell for Rev Fessenden and Local Notices

The Ladies Aid and St James' Church members bid farewell to Rev C B Fessenden as he leaves for Mansfield and Tioga after donating 83 for missions. Rev Mr Brodhead new rector served Sunday. Mrs Hanophy funeral held. cooperative store meeting announced. Allen family of Carbondale visited.

Ladies’ Aid Society St James’ Church Fessenden Mansfield and Tioga St. James

Taking Desperate Chances and Colds

It warns that neglecting colds weakens lungs and invites serious illnesses. It urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famed for curing colds, available at all druggists for a trifling price.

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Rover Samter Bros Assembly of Councils W. W. Fletcher Messrs Mannion Battle and Davis Victor Thompson Battle Fletcher Dfr Mannion iUlso Metcher Noon Common Council Meeting Coling Thompson Masters Collins Nealon James Solomon Sixth Ward James Thompson D. W. Humphrey Thomas Battle Solomon Barrett Third Ward Mr Mannion Messrs. Battle and W. W. Pletcher Afr. Davis Marcus Frieder Robert Edwards Mitchell Hose Company M. F. Connor P. A. Carroll Charles Cavanaugh Michael Moran B. A. Kelly John J. McNulty Mitchell Hoge Company Belect Council Thomas Barrett John Davin Tolin FP. Mannion J. Kirth Ward A. T. Thompson Gabriel Puglisno Abe J. Salim Robert Whitteld John J. Nealon Pousth Alex. Kennedy W. Ll. Masters Willams Te Newark Shoe Co Jonas Long's Newark Shoe Co Jonas Long Hos Tuck Ouu Civ Twaawer George W. Evass Hound of Health New Aily Jen Davie Ulairan W. Uw, Masters Ladies’ Temperance Legion Marion Mills Vicw Bose McMinn Maudhe Dolph Mary Iylms Miew Crone Powell Carrie Geary Clor Minnie Wallace Legion Congregational Church Temperance Knights of Cole Hohe Ed. Clarke Arelnald St H. Kerwin Thomas A. Kirkwoll Frank Tt. Devers M. T. Morke Patrick J. Morlan Andrew Brennan We. Burke Johan O'Rourke Roe Kilhutlen FL. Cliffford Matiew Norton M. Rt. Campbell Timothy Gilhool Jeremiah O'Hearm Michael 4. Horan Thoma A. Walker Janva A. Burke John i. Harte M. J. Murphy John W. Grant Henry Herd Eights Seventh Avenues Howe John Brown South Church Street Charlie Hull Charles Dwi Froin Mila Uitide Mies Ida Gawtner Mie Ephriam Gardner West Scranton Methodist Church Terrace Street A. F. Chaffee Dixon Hill William J. Davis Berean Baptis Church Hev Dr. Whalen W. B. Grow Whalen John Matthews John Edwards William Jones A. J. Madison Daniel Davis Nicholaw Moon George Ward Willan Schelly George Emmet Willian Bates John McConnell The Pedro Jermyn and Mayfield
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