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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1902

Page

2

Typhoid Cause Split Between Water and Milk In Carbondale

State Health Board bacteriologist Dr Pitfield reports water supply from Consolidated Water Company and Reynoldshurst Company shows bacterial pollution while milk supply appears less implicated. Open reservoir risks and privy pollution near Cynaan Street cited. Board awaits measures to purify water and inspect all milk sources.

Board of Health Pitfield Consolidated Company Reynshanhurst State Board of Health Carbondale Pithela Lee Russell Shepherd Consolidated Water Company Crystal Lake Py. Pitteld Ww. Niles Philadelphia Russel M. Shepherd

Balloonist in distress shocks street crowd

Eyewitnesses describe a frantic scene as a balloonist fights for life in the street while onlookers rush to assist and later return to report the grim moment. The narrative then shifts to a medical advertisement extolling Dry Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for coughs and related ailments.

Pierce Vibe Dr Fierce

Local man Michael Marrett dies after fall injury

Michael Marrett of Simpson died in Emergency Hospital twelve hours after being admitted following a street fall ten days earlier. He was 24 and had been injured in a till incident. doctors reported a fractured skull and severe concussion before his demise.

Michael Marrett Simpson Clouk Miergency Hospital Marreth Cuciewy Heypluil Marrett Flopedai

Theo Book Club Plans Sleigh Ride to Clifford

The recently organized Theo Book Club of young women invites members to meet at the Palace Creamery at 6 50 this evening for a sleigh ride to Clifford. They will enjoy a chicken supper at the Clifford Hotel after the trip. Miss Nellie Spangler and Miss Alice Farrell of Bristol PA attend the Scranton reception at Mt.

Theo Book Club Clifford Palace Clifford Hotel Arc Clifford Hilla Nellie Spangler Alice Farrell Bristol, Pa Scrayton

Have You Uric Acid and Kidney Trouble Swamp Root Ad

An ad touts Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root for uric acid rheumatism and bladder trouble. It claims kidney warning symptoms and promises free sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York. It notes hospital and doctor endorsements and available fifty cent to one dollar bottle sizes.

de Kilmer Scranton Daily Tribune Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y Beet St Buffalo N. Y Wilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

St Mary's Seminary Guests Visit Miss Monahan Home

St Mary's seminary students were hosted by the Misses Monahan at the Harrison residence over Sunday. They returned home yesterday after enjoying a guided trip to a local mine during their stay and expressing interest in the excursion.

St. Mary’s Seminary Misses Monahan Harrison House Ole Ouf

The Sick List

Miss Genevieve Birs of Washington street is critically ill with pleurisy after a week of danger. Scott Whipple of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has shown improvement after two months at home with rheumatism.

Genevieve Birs Washington Street Scott Whipple Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Death of Thomas Fox a Powderly street case judged natural

Coroner's jury considered the death of Thomas Fox near St. Hose cemetery. After hearing witness McAndrew the jury ruled the death natural with exposure as a probable cause. County Detective Phil lips attended and questioned the testimony at Alderman Jones's office.

McAndrew Thomas Fox Powderly Street Phillips Aldermga Jones Fox St. Hose Cemetery

Purchase confusion over fuel firm in local notes

Yesterday's Tribune misnamed the buyer of the Barton breaker fuel deal. The article should have identified Hendrick Minnuttwehaving Company as the purchaser, whose deeds drive the urgent purchase of fuel.

Sh Yeetoerday Tribune Unio Barton Breaker Carbondale Machine Hendvick Minnutwehaving Company

Funeral of William Coin Attended by Local Fraternal Orders

The funeral of the late Mrs. William Coin was held Sunday with attendance by Carbondale Lodge No. 260 Knights of Pythias and Court Lily No. 350 Foresters of America. Services were conducted at Mrs. Coffin's Lincoln Avenue home at three o'clock by Rev. A. F. P. Chaffee, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who spoke tenderly.

Mra Willian Coin Carbondale Lodge Knighte Pyrthias Court Lily Foresters of America

Funeral for Local Resident Filed with Maplewood Cemetery

The deceased lay in state at the house while church choir members provided music. The body was taken to Maplewood cemetery for burial. Pallbearers included William Stephens Carl Schrooter Morgan Reese H B May Devil Edwards and John Mohrs. Floral offerings were carried by W T Masters and David J Orr, members of the Knights of Pythias.

Maplewood Mie William Stephens Carl Schrooter Morgan Reese H. B. May Devil Edwards John Mohrs W. T. Masters David J. Orr The Knights of Pythias

Missing Powderly man Michael Coggins feared missing

Michael Coggins of Powderly road disappeared from his home last Tuesday and has not been found. His family is greatly alarmed and friends fear foul play as parties search the hillsides and riverbanks for his body.

Michael Coggins Powderly Road

Our New Minister shines at Cull House Grand

A Cull house production of Our New Minister opened at the Grand last night with improved scenery and smoother performance. Reviewers say it is a better show than last year and likely to grow in popularity.

Funerals and Local Notices From Jermyn Mayfield Area

The funeral of the late Mrs. J Vostee was held at her home on Fourth Street with Rev. Dr. Fuller officiating and interment in Jermyn Cemetery. Pallbearers included George Woolworth and Henry Langdon. The Ancient Order of Hibernians fair closes tomorrow evening after a successful season. J J Noche returned to Buffalo Sunday night. Harry Mozart Lewis’s ten month old child funeral took place Sunday. John Pearl and Milks Nelle Blakenlee attended the Scranton Lyceum production Saturday evening. Mrs William Powell on Third Street and Richard Harvey of Wais contned to his bait tape.

Halidays J. J. Noche Buffalo N. Y Harry Mozart Lewis Mayffield John Pearl Milks Nelle Blakenlee Gun ‘Poy Scranton Lyceum

Resignation of Rev George Hague at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church

Rev George Hague tendered his resignation as pastor of the Susquehanna Street Baptist Church effective in March when he plans to return to Swansea Wales. During his residence in the area he and his wife made many friends and will be missed. The report also notes large attendance at St Patrick's events, plans for a firemen ball New Year's Eve, and various local social notices including visits by Prof C M Hathaway and others.

George Hague Susrjquchanna Street Slague Swansea Wales Hague Falr St. Patrick's Father Mathew Cathalic Young Men's John Allen Flow. McLaughlin Frank Kelly M. J. Meuklale James Y H. Lally P.P. Dougher Harry Welly William Henery Carbine and Gibbons C. M. Hathaway Brooklyn Blakely Thomas O'Malley New York Dunmore Street Xavier Bradley Williamsport Mahon House

Peckville Local Industry Shuts Down Over Clutch Breakage

Sterrick Creek wrolllery of Temple Iron Co. closed early due to clutch failure on the hoisting drum. Repairs will take several days before coal hoisting resumes. Thompson & Keller store expected to be touched for occupancy by January 1. Stone & Hill hotel rises under contractor supervision. Druggist Blues building bought by Mrs. Budd. Peck Lumber Co. moves structure to Stage property for Mrs. Budd milliner store. Mr and Mrs Robertson to spend days at St Louis. T W Powderly Jr of Carbondale visited town. Mr Squire remains bedbound with business lingering illness.

Sterrick Creek Temple Iron Company Thompson & Keller Stone & Him Peck Limber Mig W. 3. Blues 2. W. Squire

Taylor Engagement of Miss Bertha Reese and Prof William Hans

High noon ceremony planned for Miss Bertha Reese and Professor William Hans superintendent of Bloomsburg schools. The wedding will be at the bride’s home on Koye street and followed by a reception. Reverend Thomas W Brown formerly of the town now based in Patton Pa preached at the Welsh Baptist church last Sunday in English.

Bertha Reese William Hans Bloomsburg Koye Street Invne Mately Ous Thomas W. Boane Patton

Temple lodge elects officers and local notices

Temple of Lovelodge No 7 elected officers for the ensuing term including President Teese Lewis and vice president W T Lynne. The funeral for the late John Burkey will be held from the Tanney home with rites at the German Evangelical church and burial at Forest Home cemetery. Taylor Hoge company 1 plans its annual New Year ball at Weissendale’s auditorium with Taylor Union orchestra. A New Year’s Day shooing match is set for Vino’s hotel at 2 pm. Several residents visit or relocate as guests arrive and depart for holidays, including Miss Sarah Peters in from Nanticoke and Miss Cora Davenport from Newton New Jersey. George Harper to move his family to a new dwelling on Atherton street.

Temple of Lovelodge American Vine Iverlies Teese Lewis Vicw W. T. Lynne Thomas M. Davis Jacob J. Jones Qavie Rossar Stewart D. A. Thomas John St. Davis John Pugh Henry PP. Jones David T. Hearris John Burkey Casper Tanney Washington Street Berviews Reif Archbald Forest Home Cemetery Taylor Hoge Company Weissendah Taylor Union Vino's Sarah Peters Nanticoke BE. V. Jenking Railroad Street Cora Davenport Newton N. J W. HH. Davinport South Main Street George Harper Taylor Street Atherton Street Carrie Mills Hasleton Sarah Samuels Main Street Harriet Dunes North Taylor

New Year Social Planned by Baptist Youth and Meetings Noted

The Baptist church youth group hosts a New Year’s social with an entertainment program and baked goods. The January covenant meeting and a Young Men’s club business session are announced. Rev Purkiss, burned last week, is improving. Miss Purdy becomes a teacher at ICS Scranton. Cora Knight visits Wilkes-Barre. Grace Von Storch visits West Pittston. Public schools reopen after holidays. merchants offer calendars.

The Baptist Church Covenant Purkiss

M E Church To Host Ousted Supper At Bailey Home

The M E church plans a New Year’s Eve supper at the home of J. Bailey in Chinchilla. All are cordially invited to attend and partake in the event.

M. E. Church J. ©. Bailey Chinchilla Ava

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