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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1902

Page

2

Knights of Columbus Brilliant Reception in Burke Hall

The Carbondale Knights of Columbus hosted a grand reception in Burke Hall last night. Decor, music, and a large, cordial gathering created a vibrant social highlight of the season with blue and white decor, portraits of Washington and Columbus, and a lively program led by Grand Knight M. Werwitt.

Knights OF Columbus Burke Hall Scranton Wade Aity Thomas Coughlin Palma Mozart Davies Chambers Washington Columbus Tribune Grand Inight Sk. M. Werwitt

Miners Buried by Rock Fall on Pike Street

Henry Nelson a miner, buried under a four ton rock at No Joanine of the Dehichure qwul Hudson company on Pike street yesterday. His cousin Finnegan, nearby, escaped injury as the rock dislodged. Nelson suffered fatal injuries and was removed to his boarding house in a dying condition.

Henry Nelson Pike Street Joanine Dehichure Qwul Hudson Company Yesterdas Nelson Dinnegan Couypinhen Finnegan

A Unique Recital At Congregational Church

Walter Bentley Ball of New York presented a Jewilver recital on Ye British Teles at the Congregational Church last evening. The program featured beloved folk songs and ballads with strong vocals, including Loch Lomond and All Through the Nights. Ball drew a fair audience and showed promising appeal for future performances.

Walter Enthey Hall New York Congregational Church Ban Loch Lomond Ball

Incomplete Chalk Talk Notes At Will Hall

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr Rosencrans and a chalk talk in Will's hall. References to a painted thread guide and an unnamed observer suggest an informal event. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts about date, participants, or outcome.

Will's Hall Rosencrans

Burning Blacksmith Finds Relief in Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food

Vilas Penn blacksmith Overdorf explains that two months ago a stomach illness nearly forced him to quit work. After switching from meat and potatoes to Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food at breakfast, his pain vanished and he recovered strength, returning to his business with improved health and vigor.

Overdorf Vilas Penn

Ditchburn-Clifford Nuptials At Carbondale Home

Simple wedding of Jeanette Hitchburn and Maurice Clifford at the Ditchburn home on Cannan street. Ceremony held amid mournful occasion due to the death of the bride’s father Campbell Ditchburn. Reverend Charles Lee officiated as the bride wore white silk and carried bridal pose. Attendant was Agnes Ditchburn. Reception followed with modest decorations, then supper and social in the parlor. They depart for New York and later Hastings, returning to preside on John street after May 1.

Carbondale Cannan Street Jeanette Hitchburn Maurice Clifford Ditehburn Campbell Ditehburn Servier Charles Jr. Lee Fiver Presbyterian Church Agnes Ditchburn Auie Emma Kahl Mrr Mrs. Clifford New York City Heston Carbonate John Street Clifford Carbondile Abr Tfford Sittves Bhick Dimond Elielenes

Scott Man A Sprinter and the False Pretenses Charge

Scott Man A Sprinter is reported to have fled pursuit after a false pretenses charge arising from allegedly obtaining a suit of clothes on bogus representations. Constable Curden pursued. Scott eluded multiple chase attempts across streets and alleys, finally escaping near Seventh Avenue crossing.

Javed Leom Pike Street Francis Buck Rumnerville Whit Alderimnen Morrison Aldemnutt Svoc Scott Caldren D. Singer Tram Maartin Curden Aderman Mr. Singer Allerman Othe Tldevenan Bird Wiley Hver Streat Coaden Ae Tap Seventh Avenue Delaware & Pidsen Beott

Joslin oldest Carbondale citizen marks eighty-fifth birthday

Joslin, Carbondale’s oldest resident and a longtime printer at the Byvening Leader, observes his eighty-fifth birthday with his vigor noted. He remains active, visiting the Tribune office and tending a small spring garden on the eve of his milestone.

Joslin Pennsylvania Carbondale Dr. Burr Grove Street Dr. Burr Is A Few Years Mr. Joslin Carebondale Tribune Grairs Burke Mer

Carbondale’s oldest resident Joslin marked anniversary

Mr Joslin, Carbondale’s oldest resident since 1832, will celebrate another milestone with townsmen and his wife. He has lived in the Anthracite city nearly all his life, sharing vivid pioneer reminiscences through local columns. The Tribune joins in heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.

Carbondale Jonlin Pioneer Carbondale Mr. Joslin Tribune

Fires Reported but No Major Damage in City

Two fires occurred yesterday but caused little or no harm. The first started at 46 Hospital and Fairbrook streets in Mollie Duffy’s house and was caused by no fault. A second blaze near the Carbondale Machine Company offices involved burning rubbish in the rear and prompted alarms but was kept from spreading.

Box 46 Hospital Fairbrook Streets Mollie Duffy Hospital Street Colunkins and Mitchells Carbondale Machine Company

Scranton offers Crescents star Kelleher for State league

The south-paw Kelleher, once famed at school in Philadelphia, has joined Scranton Manager Lawson of the State league club will soon appear after a first Tuesday game that shut out the opposing team. Carbondale Crescents have two other players with offers this season and a fourth now in Montreal. Local editors question regional talent from nearby towns and vent editorials about recent criticism from a Texas school minister.

Kelleher Crescents Scranton Lawson Philadelphia Forest City Carbondale Carborndale Crescents Gonesdale Archbald Monesdale Texas Mann Clonesdale Honesdale Peace Towesdale

Dogs Bite Two Persons in Quick Summer Outbreak

Sudden warm spell blamed for vicious dog attacks on two men, Daniel Peel of Wyoming Street and Charles Moyles of Dundalf Street. Peel was bitten Tuesday while in the business district. Moyles’s injuries followed soon after as the snarling canines struck again.

Daniel Peel Wyoming Street Charles Moyles Dundalf Street Peel

Dr Pierce remedies praised by grateful patient letter

A woman praises Dr Pierce for his advice and Favorite Prescription and notes she became a well woman. The testimonial claims the medicine strengthens weak women and cures long standing disease. It mentions Dr Pierce’s private correspondence and his Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid.

Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Dog Attack Leaves Man With Severely Lacerated Finger

Chauncey Smith of Spring Street nursed a severely sore finger after a dog belonging to the Smith residence sank its teeth into Moyles in an incident yesterday forenoon. Moyles was distributing theatrical dodgers when he leaned over a fence to throw one in, the dog bit his right hand, tearing the finger. The wound swelled, was cauterized, and Moyles endured ongoing pain throughout the day.

Moyles Chauncey Smith Spring Street Smith Inia

New Huminum Street Signs Put Up Across City

The first of the new Huminum street signs were tacked up yesterday and drew favorable comment. James Powderly of Wyoming Street, son of ex-Postmaster Powderly, is the agent for the signs made by a Buffalo firm. City Engineer Kupp completed the installation with speed, placing 70 street corners and 140 signs by nightfall.

James Powderly Wyomn Ing Street Powderly Buffalo Kupp

Death notices for Lerch and Fike in South Cannin and Clema

Word reached yesterday of the deaths of John Lerch proprietor of Lerch's hotel in South Cunmin and Jacob Fike who died at his home in Clema Wayne County. The Lerch funeral is this afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in South Cannan cemetery. The Pike funeral is also today with burial in Honesdale cemetery.

John Lerch Lerch South Cunmin Jacob Fike Clema Wayne County Henry Fike Cottage Sireet Lerel Oelock South Cannan Pike Honesdale

Storm Passes Leave Lingering Hopes in Community

Fragments describe a stormy day and lingering mood as residents recall past events. The text likens the storm to a seasonal pose and hints at a petition style process shaping future actions.

Successful operation on Genevieve Lowe by Dr. Fletcher

The operation for mustled abscess recently performed on Genevieve Lowe of this place by Dr. W. W. Fletcher of Carbondale was successful and the patient is recovering.

Genevieve Lowe This Place W. W. Fletcher Carbondale Wayne Independent

George Randolph camp leader in veterans group affiliations

George Randolph is identified with Camp Sons of Veterans Branch 30 and with M B A Carbondale canton in Patriarchs Militant circles, reflecting overlapping fraternal and veterans affiliations in mid 20th century civic groups.

George Randolph Camp Sons of Veterane Branch 30 Carbondale Canton Patriarchs Militant

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

A historical ad style note promoting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. Claims refund if ineffective and features HE W Grove signature on each box for authenticity. Ends with the number 250 likely price or code.

W. Grove

Jermyn and Mayfield Ministerial Posts Stabilized

The Methodit Episcopal church announces that Rev. M. B. Puller DD and Rev. Mir Lynas of Court Street church, Mianlo, will not see a change in their positions. The recent ministerial appointment changes have been canceled, preserving current assignments.

M. BD. Puller Mir. Lynas Court Street Mianlo Pod

Faller to Remain In Jermyn for Another Year

Trustees prevailed on Dr Faller to stay in Jermyn for at least one more year with the support of Elder Warner. The decision brings relief to the congregation and local residents who favored the continuation of his tenure.

Faller Jermyn Cmd Sir Laman Trestdlinge Warner Cinch Amilis Leine Jean CS Holgar First Baptist G. A. Killa South Scranton Thomas Durfee Alexander Carbondale Dom Gibbe South Main Street Scranton Isdue Benjamin Edward Stafford Vaniling T. BE. Orithms Joe Laughney Dois Miller

Reappointment of Mev. B. Henry Delights Conference Crowd

The reappointment of Mev. B. Henry as Taptor of the Methodist Episcopal church at the Waverly conference delighted attendees. Henry's term has been creditable and his sermons enjoyable, with a large circle of friends eager to welcome him back for another year. Also celebrated was the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mev. and Mrs. David P. Davis at their Union home, followed by a pleasant reception and hearty congratulations from family and friends.

B. Henry Kpivongal Elie Waverly Henry Eamie Hemey David P. Davis Phele Hawi Podavis Jaandiya Ail Mes Johnny Davie Jame

Taylor Reds reorganization and community notices

Jones and family attend Taylor Reds reorganization meeting with all Sorter members invited. The Pyay wing suspended operations yesterday due to machinery breakdown. work to resume today. Anthracite Glow club delays shows to accommodate the Greenwood Nos and Delaware and Hadom company earnings events. The Taylor Oratorio Society held a full rehearsal at Calvary church for Monday’s performance. Various society and club notices follow including Young Men’s Christian Association rites and Lackawanna Valley council updates. Benjamin Llewellyn recovers at Storey street after illness. John G Owens and children visit relatives in St Clair. Tatund Roberts visits family in Scranton.

Greenwood Delaware and Hadeon Company Ladhkawinna Gaming Taylor Oratorio Society Wis Calvary Church Dudas Mice Olatera Society Lew Sister Archie Stettler St. Clair Lackawanna Valley Council

New York Performer Leads Evening Program at Ollyphant Church

A reading of a diverse musical program in Ollyphant features a New York born soprano Williby Bonny Ball bringing pieces including The Suns On Dee and Mohard of Taunton Deane. The lineup includes works by Melis W. Whittier and Daunte tao of Walon OM Krernisch with other local performers.

Waly Bonty Ball Larlietie New York Sullivane Dee Melis W. Whittier Ted Cheatiire Sibir 'Rid Mohard Taunton Deane Ald Wots Setlaned Bopige Cowart Tao Walon Gil Bhelanyi Partite Aldine Meddevaire Ehrolk Wowie Goolie

Rebekah Lodge Members Attend Social in Great Bend

About twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge traveled to Great Bend for a social session. Hammond is in Kingston this week for Lackawanna Presbytery meetings. Streetcars resumed regular trips yesterday after a pause since October. Frank Evans resigns from the Record to take a senior post in Scranton. A group gathered large bouquets of arbutus in the woods yesterday, plentiful this season.

Susquehanna Street Rebekah Ilodge Great Bend Order Hammond Kingston Lackawanna Evana Lag The Recordoffee Scranton

Peckville Notes and Local Marriages and Incidents

J G Bell and Miss Barney of Clifford wed at Rev J B Sweet's Oneonta home. The Bell couple plan to reside on Main Street after returning to Peckville. Maple Hill of Auburn visiting North Main Street relatives. Sterrick Creek colliery workers face Saturday pull. Temperance union to meet at Mrs Frank Hoyte's home Thursday with special business. Ilene Boummion Jr injured in collision at Dolp's Nine Tuesday. hip and body injuries reported. Funeral of Milton Taylor of Peckville set for Friday from residence in Lpty.

J. G. Bell Delaware and Hindon Olyphant Miss Barney Clifford J. B. Sweet Oneonta N. V Ien Mr. Bell Main Abert Maple Hell Auburn N. N William Bell North Main Street Sterrick Creek S. W. Arnold PD. Peck R. Bell Thompesson Chirtis Thin Temperance Union Mie Frank Uoyte Ilene Boummion Dolpl Tucahiy Livaumon Milton Taylor Peckville Toaldence Priddy Lpty

Allen's Foot Powder Promises Fast Comfort

An old style ad copy touts Allen's Foot Powder as the cure for sweaty feet and shoe discomfort. It claims quick relief, lasting freshness, and easy application, urging readers to try it today at a New York address.

Allen Lestev N.Y

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the News of Carbondale Walter Bentley Ball Mr. Rosencrans Ditchburn-Clifford Ditchburn Home Scott Man Alderman Morrison Main Street Yin Sumter Bros Complete Outfitters Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor Save the Bands
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