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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1902

Page

2

Common Council Sets Fire and Water, Street, and Sewer Actions

The Carbondale Common Council held a short session approving changes to fire alarm box distribution and more hydrants. It passed lights for Kennedy and sewer extensions, plus repairs and apparatus moves for the Mitchell Hose Co. It also deferred further funding of the water project after reviewing Judge Halse’s opinion and planned a Thursday meeting at 8 p.m.

Common Council Kennedy Samuel Smale Ninth Terrace Street Whitfield Frank Colvin Seventh Avenue Pugliano Villa Brown Street Thompson Mitchell Hose Company Port Jervis Maple Cemetery Street A. F. Thompson Lincoln Avenue Grove Street Spring Street Ninth Avenue Connectimen Halse

Pender’s Clippers Rent Sluggers In First Baseball Clash

Sunday at No 4 grounds two games featured Pender’s Clippers and Allen’s Sluggers. Clippers won 15 12 as Howarth slugged and Arthur stole eight bases. Batteries Sluggers Watson Jones Clippers McCabe McDermott. Second game Sluggers won 4 1 with Allen’s three bagger and McCabe McDermott four doubles. Batteries Sluggers Hale Simrell Clippers McCabe McDermott. Deciding game set for Thursday on same grounds. Pender confident and ready to wager.

No. 4 Pender Clippers Allen Howarth Arthur Watson Jones McCabe McDermott Hale Simrell Abe Bahin Raserhick Duffy

Were Not Married Rumor Denied By Tribune

The Tribune states no marriage occurred between Minnie Martin of Drummond Avenue and Joseph Sherrer. A Tribune reporter asked Mr Sherrer about the rumor Sunday night and he dismissed it as a joke. The paper regrets the mistaken report and bids the couple better luck next time.

the Tribune Minnie Martin Drummond Avenue Joseph Sherrer Ilesthon Tribune Sherrer aAlise Martin

John H Newton Visits hometown friend circle

John H. Newton of the American Naval Academy tours town mingling with Khe friends. He appears well and pleased to meet old acquaintances. Newton has made rapid progress at Uncle Sam's academy and earned several merit awards.

John H. Newton American Naval Academy John Mr. Newton Uncle Sam's Academy

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor

Mr T A Pinner of Drummond reports a hard spell of dysentery cured after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims no doctor was needed and praises the medicine as best for bowel ailments in children or adults. Available at all druggists.

T. A. Pinner Drummond

Voyage Through the Northern Atlantic Waters Described

A fragment notes a voyage through all the Northern Atlantic waters, highlighting extensive sea travel and the broad scope of maritime movement. The terse line suggests a historical journey detailing routes and exploration patterns across northern seas.

Coming Marriage of Noted City Couple Proposed

Announcement made last week confirms the coming marriage of Mive Alpha Rankin and Rexford Smith. The bride is daughter of Isaac and Mra Rankin of Cortland Street. the groom is son of James and Mra Smith of Park Street, with the ceremony set for a September Monday.

Mive Alpha Rankin Miss Rankin Mra Isaac Rankin Cortland Street Rexford Smith May's Meat Market Balem Avenue Smith James Smith Park Street

Virginia couple mourns death of two year old son Willeim

Mr and Mrs John Graham of Virginia summering at Crystal lake mourn the death of their two year six month old son Willeim who passed away Sunday afternoon. Services were held yesterday afternoon at Crystal lake and the body will be sent to Philadelphia for burial.

John Graham Virginia Crystal Lake Willeim Philadelphia

Mrs Krantz and Mrs Elbrecht Sail for Long Michigan Trip

Mrs Henry Krantz and Mrs Henry Elbrecht left last night on a flyer for an extended trip through Michigan. They are joined by Miss Jennie Taylor who will visit her brother William in Milwaukee. The Mesdames Krantz and Elbrecht will be joined by their husbands once business matters permit their departure.

Henry Krantz Henry Elbrecht Michigan Jennie Taylor William Milwaukee Krantz Ebrecht

Dr James Cline sails to South Africa for Boer land

Word from Dr James Cline reports he left New York for South Africa to locate there. He paused in London and continental cities for several weeks and plans to reach the Boer land about September 1.

James Cline New York City South Africa Cline London England

Infant Mary Duffy Dies After Meningitis

Mary Duffy age 19 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Duffy of Green Street, died Sunday night at 1130 from spinal meningitis. The funeral will be held this afternoon with burial in St Rose Cemetery, as friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

Mary Martin Duffy Green Street St. Rose Cemetery

Mine Department Prohibits Pickers Near Powderly Mines

Superintendent Rose of the Delaware and Hudson mine department served notices prohibiting many poor individuals from picking coal in the Powderly area. The workers were removing coal from refuges where miners were docked for sending out materials.

Rose Delaware and Hudson Mine Department

Crowd gathers at Sho hoki Glen and travels from city

News in brief notes a large Sunday crowd at Sho hoki Glen with about 110 people leaving the city. Susquehanna shows sixteen crowded coaches. George Houston, formerly of the city and now in Pittsburg, visits his mother Mrs. Thomas Houston. Mrs. Frank Whipple of St. Louis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whipple on Furview Street.

Shohoki Glen Susquehanna George Houston Pittsburg Thomas Houston Frank Whipple St. Louis Scott Whipple Furview Street

Social notes from Scranton and nearby towns

Mrs John Pierce hosts at Clarke avenue while Miss Elizabeth Horan welcomes a flashlight party on Scott street. Numerous locals visit, travel, or host guests in Dunmore Scranton, Lake Ariel and New York with millinery shopping in mind.

Local Clergy and Staff Changes At City Institutions

Very Rev T F Coffey announces St Rose cemetery changes replacing William Murray. Mary Roache of New Haven enters as assistant matron at Mimergency hospital under Mrs Wright. Charles Morrison, popular young drug clerk, resigns from J A Lunny company.

St. Rose Cemetery T. F. Coffey V. G William Murray Misa Mary Roache New Haven, Conn Mies Wright Mimergency Hospital Charles Morrison J. A. Lunny

Archbald Defeats Brothers 2 1 At Hamtown Grounds

Archbald beat the Brothers 2 to 1 at Pittston's Brothers grounds marking Archbald's third win in 28 games this season. Fleming pitched well for Archbald and Lynch supported Brothers' defense as the game remained tied until late. News notes include Moody School visitors and local fall term openings.

Local notices and visits in Tunkhannock area

Tunkhannock August 25 William P Billings and family from Kingston Pa visit Frances Billings mother at Tioga Charles EK Terry and family depart for Ashbury Bark for a two week outing Clarence A Little sues Lehigh Valley Railroad for shoulder injury from a fall on the depot platform Mrs Stephen Robertson and Lloyd visit Pltson this week Miss Marguerite Squier returns from Jamestown N Y Triton ball team to Montrose with a special train at 1 15 pm Willia Milley of Scranton visits Peter A Miller Patrick Boyce and daughter Josephine return from Lovelton Ida Gell and Eleanor Bell visit Mehoopany Mrs Harry Billings returns from Montrose in improving health Mrs Jacob W DeWitt of Laceyville visiting Frank J Spaulding of Parkstown in town on business

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock William P. Billings Kingston Pao Frances Billings Tioga Street Charles EK Terry Ashbury Bark Clarence A. Little Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Stephen Robertson Lloyd Plitston Marguerite Squier Jamestown N. Y Triton Montrose Willia Milley Scranton Peter A. Miller Patrick Boyce Josephine Lovelton Ida Gell Eleanor Bell Mehoopany Harry Billings Jacob W. DeWitt Laceyville Frank J. Spaulding Parkstown

Maxwell Dynamo Lights Silk Mill, Plans Baseball Teams

The Maxwell Throwing company started a new dynamo Sunday evening to supply 150 incandescent lights for the silk mill reducing lighting costs. Manager George Cudlip leads efforts to organize two baseball teams, one for married men and one for single men, to play a game.

Maxwell Throwing Company George Cudlip

Excelsior Hose Company Improves Quarters at Lackawanna Street

The Excelsior Hose company updates its Lackawanna street quarters with exterior painting and interior changes. A new hose wagon is expected by week’s end as members note ongoing improvements.

Community Social Notes From Peckville Area

Peckville residents host and visit neighbors in a flurry of Sunday calls and returns. Mixed travels include Anna Price returning from Atlantic City and John Richards camping at East Lemon while Mrs E Day visits Nicholson. Several locals, including Mr. John Bembo and Mr. William James, report hospital and homebound activity and family gatherings around Main Street and West End.

W. W. Watkins Mainstret Taylor and Scranton N. Truesdale Lucy Pellows Martha Williams West Scranton E. Day Nicholson B. Thompson Academy Street Anna Price West End Atlantic City John Richards North Main Street East Lemon John Bembo Lackawanna Hospital Scraunton Hoyt Frank Main Street Cadossa Charles Hawley Wallsville Samuel White Willam James Emma Carpenter Elk Hill Herman van Wert Suella Kennedy Craig

Town Folks Meet and Visit in Weekend Social Roundup

Archbald William Price Archbal d of Carbondaley was a caller in town Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Bertram McDonald of Green Ridge spent Sunday with Miss Bees Calloway. Mr and Mrs E A Jones returned from a trip to Crystal Lake. Mrs W Gerblg spent Sunday with relatives in Moreat City. Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold of Wandling spent Sunday with relatives in town. Mrs H J Battle of Carbondale was a caller yesterday. Mr J Hine of Parsons visited relatives in town yesterday. Mr Emerson Joseph of Scranton was a business caller in town yesterday. Miss Mame Calloway of Forest City is visiting in town.

William Price J. Hine Parsons Emerson Joseph Scranton Mame Cawley Forest City

Taylor Team Rolls Over Wilkes-Barre In Rifle Meet

The William Tell Rifle club beat Wilkes-Barre Gun club in two of three contests on Saturday. Lugernites fell to the local team by over 200 points. A separate note mentions the Women’s Christian Temperance union meeting at 2 80 o'clock at Mrs. Olimstead’s home and Henry Weisenfluh planning a two story hall behind his Union Street hotel with a ground floor shooting gallery pool rooms and el.

William Tell Rifle Club Wilkes-Barre Women's Christian Temperance Union W. H. Olimstead Henry Weisenfluh Union Street

Social Visits Spread Across Towns In Sunday Gatherings

Will be used for dancing and concert purposes Mr and Mrs W H Peterson of Grove street were guests at Druggist and Mrs W W Watkins Peckyville on Sunday Mrs William Bowen is ill at her home on North Matin Street The Misses Ethel Reese and Edith Willaams have returned home after visiting relatives in Wilkes Barre Mrs W I Jones and son Willie of Carbondale are visiting Mrs Reese on Main Street Miss Adeline Thomas of Wilkes Barre visiting cousin Miss Edith Williams on Washington street Misses Rachel Stephens and Sarah Jones of Old Forge were guests of Miss Ligsie Davis on North Main street yesterday Messrs Arthur Morgan and John Powell will leave tomorrow for Buffalo N Y John KE Evans of Main street spent Sunday with relatives and friends in Nanticoke

John Pierce Clarke Avenue Elizabeth Horan Scott Street Zelteist Club Mary M. J. MeLune Margaret MeLune Rose Murphy Dunmore Anna Chine Lake Ariel Mary Mulloy Margaret Kearney Scranton New York Anna Duffy Golden John Kearney Edward McDonald Pittston Margaret Sherron Annie Merton Annie Tighe West Side Jennie Clark Conn Frank McDermott Denver Cal Madigan Bridget Gilmartin Jermyn Mary Merrick New York City Michael Coggins Powderly Street Walter Cannon South Side William Keating Eighth Avenuey Keating William Emmett Simpson Michael Brennan Booth Church Street Fowler's Park Reese Thomas Myrtle Wilkes-Barre Jerma David Allan Miln Street Carbondale John Gibbs Humphrey Matin Street Thomas M. Davis Second Street Michiel Halpin George Pendred Gertrude Wintondale Cambria County W. H. Peterson Grove Street W. W. Watkins Peckyville Wiliam Bowen North Matin Street Ethel Reese Edith Willaams W. I. Jones Willie Reese Main Street Adeline Thomas Wilkes. Barre Edith Williams Washington Street Rachel Stephens Sarah Jones Old Forge Ligsie Davis North Main Street Arthur Morgan John Powell Buffalo John KE. Evans Nanticoke

Local Visitors and Moves Highlight Nicholson Notes

Nicholson reports: Mr Allender of Baltimore visited with M Crock Miss Bunlee Titus and brother Mex from Binghamton spent a few days with their grandfather BD W Tikes. Mr and Mrs Curtis and their son from Binghamton visit George Harding. Mr and Mrs J M Carpenter will occupy rooms formerly used by Mr and Mrs Cooney who moved to Connecticut.

Scranton Tribune Nicholson Mr. Allender Baltimore M. Crock Bunlee Titus Brother Mex Binghamton W. Tikes Curtis and Son George Harding J. M. Carpenter Cooney Connecticut

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News of Carbondale Mr. Sherrer William Graham Africa Mary Duffy Keystone Case Company Dittston The Hamtown Archbald Fleming Lynch Brothers David Trawell Warren Street Moody School Mt. Hermon Mass George Esther Williams Mendy Davis Sarah Davis Misses Evans Hughestown Borough West Pittston A. Zevega Fred Bennett Mt. Gretna Casper Oberhofer Exeter Township St. Aloysius Hall Jermyn and Mayfield Excelsior Hose Company Lackawanna Street Mabel Hazel Patten David T. Lewis Susquehanna Street J. A. Waring W. T L. Taylor Charles Ostrander Kate Reardon Nellie Sullivan South Scranton Peckville Taylor Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping Jack Frost Eclipse Connolly & Wallace NEW York Hotels Eldine Hotel Hay New 23Rd St. Cross 4Th Ave W. H. Parke Westminster Sixteenth St Irng Place T. Thompson Wanamakers Cooper's B'way HOTEL Albert and Z Ween Rey Corp Broadway Resta Staurant Ehret Warren-Ehret Company Washington Ave Pennsylvania Railroad Delaware and Hudson Railroad Sea Isle City Wildwood Anglesea Cape May Ocean City Holly Beach Avalon Broad Street Delaware River Bridge J. B. Hutchinson J. R. Wood Geo. W. Boyd Asst, Gon. Pass. Agt Anheuser-Busch U. S Faust Casey Bros
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