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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Republican Workers Predict Victory Next Tuesday

An enthusiastic West Side Republican meeting reported strong support for city controller candidate Morris. Wards and district spokesmen voiced optimism for a large Republican majority in West Scranton at next Tuesday's election while party leaders called Morris honest and capable.

West Side Central Lord Thomas Moan KH. Morris West Fermton Thoms Anade Mr. Morris Orice of Charles J. Olver F. B. Reese John H. Fellows Robert Eldred James Mawson Thomas Jones Joseph Oliver Mr. Wright D. Philips Williams David Carson W. A. Philipe John Fern John T. Farr

Electric City Wheelmen Dance Attracts Prominent Youth

A club dance by the Electric City Wheelmen drew many prominent young attendees. Music came from Miss Reardon. Listed guests include Ivan, Simons, Kou, Ries, Phillips, Joti, Boldey, toldry, Wallace, Tituliath, Trowell, Staunton, Hichirde, Thiers Midigilli, Wuthing, Leonie, Lowi, Molowell, Morgan, Mathews, Divan, Jitteton, Fraunteltor, Willie, Divis, Movin, Stuntived, Skineti, Molotia, Way Dowry, Til er, Hrasinu, Witking, Wellner, Coct, Stewart, Davie, More, Wile, Stephens, Wile Thi, Kellie, We Thoma, Mayes, Tucan, Routan Staples.

Electric City Wheelmen Miny Mies Reardon Knit Ivan Denies Simons Frey Kou Anta Ries Seliio Phillips May Joti Mitiiie Boldey Mabel Toldry Mary Wallace Mortals Tituliath May Trowell Mira Staunton Weap May Hichirde Sava Thirle A. Th. Hrasinu Feank Witking William Wellner Totor Coct Krouk: Stewart Walter Davie More G. Ib Dats Bother Thos T Stephens Wile Thi Kellie Conrad Dite We Thoma We Hittie Entelode Wotke Mayes Tucan Imuimer Routan Staples

Local storekeeper takes new post at Des Cabridera plant

Obert Pettit, longtime Clift Works storekeeper for Anerioa Locomotive, has accepted a shinshin position with Des Cabridera Mining and Smelting in Des Cabridera Durango Old Mexi co. He will leave for the new post later this month. Pettit is a popular West Leganton figure, with many friends cheering his advancement at Simpson & Watkins operated plant, one of the region’s largest copper operations.

Obert Pettit Clift Anerioa

Social Sessions At Churches Delight Members And Friends

The First Baptist church held a social session in its parlors last evening with a large attendance. A literary and musical program entertained guests and light refreshments were served. A Valentine entertainment and social followed at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church under the Ganit Nu society, described as novel and enjoyable with refreshments served.

First Baptist Church Pravlors Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Ganit Nu Society

Becker Brothers Open Bowling Alleys in Washington Wall Basemen

Becker Brothers, cigar makers, lease the vacant Washington Wall building on North Main Avenue and install modern bowling alleys in the basement. They plan to open to the public next Wednesday and may add a pool table in the near future.

Becker Brothers Washington Wall North Main Avenue

Opening Northeastern league game links Backus to Bike thume

The first Northeastern Pennsylvania league game pairs Backus and Bike thume. The brief note mentions a cigar stand and a billiard tables nearby, suggesting a local gathering before the match.

Billioad Backus Bike Thume Pennsylvania

Schoolgirl Hosts Evening of Music and Merriment

Miss Antida Morgan welcomed a mixed group on Archbald Street Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed various games followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs Thomas Morgan and Mrs David Owens. Miss Beatrice Morgan performed piano selections as attendees thanked the hostess for a pleasant gathering.

Antida Morgan Archbald Street Mis. Thomas Morgan David Owens Miss Morgan Beatrice Morgan Thomas Morown Amanda Aford Ban Truth Francis Annie Jones Stella Jones Rachel James Meili Davis Klale Willlame Jennie Morgan May Jones Sephora Morgan Ghidys James Sirah A. Ivatis Beattice Morgan Olivia Bowen Hay Bryane Tyivil Jones Moesers James Jenkins James Morgan John Evans Ray Stevens Albert Morgan David Morgan David Jones Stanton Ringler

Funeral services for Moe Amelia M. Kroutter held at Washburn Street church

Ken WD BP Moffat pastor of Washburn Street Presbyterian officiated the funeral services for the late Moe Amelia M. Kroutter yesterday morning. The rites were conducted at the house on Mr Price Street and the remains were taken to Stroudsburg by the 16.05 Lackawanna train for interment in the afternoon.

Ken Wd. BP Moffat D. D Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Moe Amelia M. Kroutter Price Street Stroudsburg

Lenten Services and Meetings Across Local Churches

Lenten services scheduled at St David's Episcopal today and tomorrow at 8 am and 4 pm. Admission and literary entertainment at Welsh Congregationalist Methodist church on South Main tonight. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Mome and Foreign Missionary Society meets this afternoon at Mrs Mary Barrowman’s home with Mrs Luce presiding. Ladies invited. Hemp City Wheelmen Minstrel company rehearses at the club house tonight.

St. David's Episcopal Church Cyulvinistle Methodist Church South Main Avenue Mome and Foreign Missionary Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Mary Barrowman Washburn Street Luce Hleutrle City Wheelmen's Minstrel Company

Local accidents and social notices from a town issue

Mrs Samuel Wheeler suffered severe scalding from a stove canful incident on South Main Avenue with liquid entering her eyes risking sight. Several local residents were named in accidents, jobs, or family news, including deaths of John Griffiths and Mrs William Mauthews after a leg injury operation. A marriage between Willun Denner and Kate Lewis was performed by Rev Thoms de Grudhs. they will live on Marion Street. Community groups and birthdays feature activities at Simpson Methodist church.

Samuel Wheeler South Main Avenue James Davis Tregdar South Wales Alves John Griffith South Filmore Avenue William Mauthews South Garfield Avenue Willun Denner Summit Avenue Kate Lewis Decker's Court Marrhage Thoms de Grudhs D. D Jackson Street Marion Street Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society St. Patrick's Holy Nime Society Calvin J. Coons Will Laive Aguilar Colorado Denver Coal and Coke Company Thomas 47 Griffiths Morriscourt Harry Bennett Avenue Bellevue James Jeremiah Lafayette Street Othe Simpson St. Leo's Choir of Divietion No. 4 Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Leo's Hall Corrine Collins West Locust Street Collins Caradock Sid Mire Willams Chvens Mose Wesste Mv Hopmarker Set Hesston

Local residents reported ill or recovering in several streets

Jenkin Sih of TAEwenth street is ill at home. Thais T tlowell of Washburn street is convalescing after a proposed child. John Byrnes of Weet Davekawanna venue suffers for an attack of Cheagelley. Mrs. Patt of Gimfeld avenue is Huddy with an injured Pant. Miselite Nuee of Jackson street in danger from Whaid Terpeeavery concerns relatives. Mrs. Blevene of North Ninth street has recovered from a recent dualisa papillon. Miss Ann Supimerhill of Everett avenue has born at Halne Huinn hospital and recovered. Mrs. Charles Arnold of West Elm street is quite ill at home. George Wallace of Price steed has a silent grip attack. 4.T. Thomas of West Elm street convalescing from illness. Miss Chumbera of Sloan avenue recovering. Mrs. Anna Davis of South Lincoln Avenue on the sick list. Herbert Raymond of South Rebecca avenue suffering from quincy. Mrs. Anna Gleason of Morris court ill. Mrs. EH. A. Cruttenden of South Main…

Jenkin Sih Taewenth Street Ulnneess Ant Sith Luserne Street Thais T Tlowell Washburn Shreet John Byrnes Weet Davekawanna Cheagelley Mra Dott Patt Gimfeld Avenue Anna Gleason Morris Court Fe Il EH. A. Cruttenden South Main

Local residents mention health updates and recoveries

Avenue residents report Morris Davis confined at home after illness. Mrs. Benjamin Williame on Jackson street regains ability to move about. Mrs. C N. Evans on North Bromley avenue suffers from a lingering trip while Morris Davis remains homebound.

Society notes from Dalton and surrounding towns

Miss Margaret Powderly of Jackson Street entertains Mary Mc Cann of Carbondale Mrs David Jones of North Bromley avenue and her sister Elizabeth Ginader of New York visit Dalton. Jensid Beavers of North Rebecca avenue leaves for New York and Dover. Samuel Williams tours the state with George Poole and Fred Lanning visiting Paterson New Jersey. William Reese of Washburn Street visits Peckville. George Isynon of South Bromley avenue leaves tomorrow for Euston to visit his son Thomas at Lialiy ette college.

Margaret Powderly Jackson Street Mary McCann Carbondale David Jones North Bromley Avenue Elizabeth Ginader New York Dalton Jensid Beavers North Rebecca Avenue Dover Samuel Williams North Min Avenue George Poole South Hyde Park Avenue Fred Lanning North Main Avenue Paterson N. J William Reese Washburn Street Peckville George Isynon South Bromley Avenue Euston Thomas Liafiyette College

Blees Named Dunmore School Director Candidate

Charles H. Blees, Republican candidate for Dunmore school director, born in Wayne County in 1863, has lived in the borough nineteen years. He has shown steady interest in borough affairs and long refused to permit his name to be used. For sixteen years he worked for the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad as clerk and baggage master at the Scranton depot. He owns property in the Third ward and is widely regarded as a capable local figure.

Charles H. Blees Wayne County Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Scranton

Netent Appointed to Serve as School Controller

Netent will perform the exacting duties of school controller, taking on financial oversight and budget administration. The appointment positions Netent to manage allocations, audits, and compliance within the district.

Netent

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Preston Smith

Mrs Preston Smith of Throop street was surprised with a large birthday dinner hosted by friends and neighbors on Wednesday. The guest list includes numerous attendees with varied surnames and titles, reflecting a close community gathering.

Preston Smith Throop Street Mee Rileland Winterstein Mose Kellum Squir the Wilds Mere Allie Mitchell Tvl Brink Man Clarence Jackow Wiliam Riddall Myra BE Swarts Elizabeth Crouse Libbie Droid Charles Williams Banana Denter Wil Selemon Mieland Nebher Mises Nitaducksai Rena Correll Frances Smith Hwelen Chan Gerteady Sorith Muth Decker Ade Julie Wha Gortrine Masters Max Wile Tide

School Directors Convene in Harrisburg on State Meeting

School Director John Phingelly attends the Harrisburg convention of state school directors. Mir Wright presented three parables at Tripp Avenue Church, followed by revival meetings and evening services. Jainson and Lester Marsh plan a first class bakery on Drinker Street, in a building formerly M Lutz, purchased by A W Jackson of Feranton, with renovations underway. Mor Linwson long managed the Hess company lukery and Mr Marsh brings related experience.

John Phingelly Harrisburg Tripp Avenue Christian Church Mir Wright Jainson Lester Marsh M. Lutz Drinker Street A.W. Jackson Feranton Mor. Linwson Ww. EK. Hess Company Lukery Marsh

Welsh Hill notes on snow disruption and local life

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports continued snow blocking roads on Saturday. Farmers hire help for snow removal with good wages. Local residents visit kin and neighbors, postmaster moves to a farm house, and several families from South Gibson and nearby areas are noted visiting.

Scranton Tribune Herilin Pook EilKdile Henry Butler Joseph Kirk South Gibson Marietta Watkins Reuben Craft William Bowen David Bowen Enet Mountain

Miss Gould’s Residence Robbery Plea Follows Opera Plans Theft

From Amanated Pree in New York, Jolie O Neill and her second baller were involved in a police case today. The suspect pleaded guilty to breaking into Miss Gould’s home and stealing an operatic and marine plans valued at $0. Captain Vitus of the detective list notes a possible larger haul.

Pree New York Daniel Donovan Khigwen Pele Gould Jolie O'Neill Miss Gould Vitus Liserea Gilnke

Kemp's Maku wedding advertised with price and trial

Fragmentary ad style text mentions a wedding product named Kemp's Maku. It notes a price of 250 with 60c, and a trial free offer. References to urged indulgence and questionable claims appear in cryptic wording. The passage resembles a vintage advertisement rather than a complete article.

Choy Gould Kemp

New Y W C A Secretary Welcomed at South Scranton

The South Scranton Y W C A held a reception for Miss Meredith the new secretary as rooms glowed with lights and decorations. An entertaining program accompanied the event and the reception drew a large crowd.

Honor to the Stranger Within Our Gates Social Evening

A reception from 7 to 8 pm followed by a vocal and instrumental program. Miss Cori Young recited The Heartsease while Miss Loula Blatter performed selections, with other performers including Miss Loulee Hater and Mike Cort Young delivering music and banjo pieces.

Cori Young Bun Soltyepee Mies Monti Nandt Mabe Wirt Viollin Somr Mente Frichtell Vetal Solw Loulee Hater Teeeltation Oe Mike Cort Young Banjo

Defenders Beat One Medico-Chirurgical Team In St John’s Hall

In St Johns hall last night the Defenders basketball team representing One Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia won 24 to 8. Referee M J Nealon and defender Snyder, as umpire, led a hard fought game with most baskets by the home side. A second game saw the Pastimes defeat a Jessup visitor by a wide margin. Next Thursday Pottsville Crick team aims to challenge the Defenders.

St. John's Hall Medico-Chirurgival College of Bymn Crick Pottsville

Fourteen Friends plan meeting at Best's hotel

A special meeting of the entertainment committee of the Fourteen Friends is set for tomorrow night at Best's hotel.

Green Ridge Club Hosts Valentine Program

An entertainment event last evening in the Tee ture room by whief No 6 of the Green Ridge Baptist church offered a home made valentine. Attendees enjoyed a program featuring piano solos banjo performances and vocal numbers by local artists.

Valentine Whief Cireen Wdidge Plane Solo Fred Davis Milton Protheroe Pearl Jenkins Brunley Bwurta Loulas Armbrust Inex Spencer Elc F. Wakefield Reestatton Lydia Osenbach Mr. Tually Miss Mowell Plano Miss Harvey Loring Jackson Olive Price

Funeral Arrangements Noted for Hopkins Family

D P B Dine of this city and William Ellas of Spring Brook with Mrs Thomas W Morgane of Wilkes Barre and Benjamin Hopkins husband to the deceased prepare for a funeral Saturday afternoon. Conveyances will meet the 10 08 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at Moscow.

D. PB. Dilne City William Ellas Spring Brook Thomas W. Morgane Wilkes Barre Benjamin Hopkins William BK. Griffith Delaware, Lackawanna Moscow

Funeral notices parish wide in local paper

The notices list multiple funerals with names and mixed spellings. Joly Lily dies, funeral 8 90 o'clock this afternoon from a residence on S110 Lamerne ailoel, service at St Patrick's Church and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Mary Mormit of chiteh avenmie, funeral from her residence this afternoon at o oelock. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Nurey pears dies at 1700 thiee atreet, funeral Friday afternoon at wl o'vlark. Burial at Washburn Street cemetery conducted by Rev DP Jones.

Joly Lily Lamerne Ailoel Servier St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Cemetery Mary Mormit Chiteh Avenmie O Oelock Howse Washburn Street Nurey Pears Hine Wiliams O'Vlark DP. Jones Talernacle Washtirn Treet

North Scranton Republican club meeting urged for turnout

Alderman Myers invites active Republican workers to an open meeting tonight with several addresses and plans to boost the party vote. Next Tuesday’s election is highlighted as of prime interest to taxpayers and all Republicans are urged to attend at Myers’ office.

Myers North Scranton Republican Club Fle

Attractive programme for Providence Presbyterian concert

The Providence Presbyterian social rooms host an evening by the endeavor society with Part I events led by Phina Salo and Lillian Steele, violin solos by Walkinshaw, vocal selections by Fred Gunster, Hazel Mopowell, Mertion Bailey, Many Smith, and G. Smale. Prizes awarded for the contest include Lange, Small, and Artetslieve. a coffee interlude follows.

Providence Presbyterian Indeavor Society Phina Salo Mies Hazel Mopowell aIn i Crimer van Storch Pino Solo Co Mertion Bailey I Voual Smith G. Smale Mies Ko A. Evans Messrs S.ah Cavens T Doug

Blacksmith Injured in Alley Fall Near Dr Jenkins House

John Davis of William Street, a blacksmith at Delaware and Hudson shops, slipped on a tee in an alley near Dr Jenkins residence and fractured his leg. Dr Jenkins treated the fracture. Patrick Moon of Mohawk Street suffered serious injuries from a roof fall at the Von Storch mine and was carried to Lackawanna hospital.

John Davis William Street Delaware and Hudson Davis

Medico-Chirurgical College vs Cracker Jacks Tonight at Auditorium

Local sports at the Philadelphia Medico-Chirurgical college team faces the Cracker Jacks in an evening basketball game at the Auditorium. Also notes a Memorial Baptist church literary and musical entertainment this evening and various parish updates.

Local Notes From Harford Region Highlight Visits and Events

Mrs G A Doloway returns home from visiting relatives in Mire. Whitney visits relatives in Binghamton as graded school pupils plan a prize recitation contest for the evening of February 28. Mrs Rogers and Miss Low Rogers visit Scranton and Elin. Mr and Mrs Hardwin visit friends in Montrose. Christian Endeavor to hold a social Friday evening February WM. Will Hammond and family visit Forest City. EB Watson of New Milford helps son EB M Watson inventory a store. Young people enjoy a sleigh ride to Glenwood last Friday.

Philadelphia Lewis Jones Memorial Baptist Church W. F. Davis Hannah Davis John 8. Davis North Main Avenue W. PF. Davis Washburn Street Edward Kiefer New York City Young People's Christian Endeavor Society North Main Avenue Baptist Church John McDonald H. Crossman J. Sherble Frank Norton Brown Hollow Lulu Dolan Ehyira Margaret Moon Theen Street Elizabeth Collins Providence Methodist Episcopal Church No. Hi Ivor Danvers Trchard Hughes Wilson Hoge Company Peekville Scranton Thatford Tech. i G. A. Doloway Mire Whitney Binghamton Rogers Miss Low Rogers Elin Hiiret Hardwin Montrose

Obituary for Mrs Ann Hopkins of Spring Brook

Mrs. Ann Hopkins wife of Men Jatin Hopking died at her home in Spring Brook Wednesday after an illness of three months aged 75 year. Mrs. Hopkins was well known in this city where she resided for many years. The following one left to mourn her.

Ann Hopkins Jatin Hopking Spring Brook

Local Endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A Michigan reader, J. A. Moore of North Stuy, touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup after years of use. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists.

Mrea J. A. Moore North Stuy, Mich Sule

Big Strike in Trieste Reported by Exclusive Wire

Exclusive wire reports a major strike in Trieste with thousands of workers, clashes with police, and widespread disruption. The Lloyd Arline’s crews are said to be involved, as tensions escalate and streets see injuries and arrests.

Ure Lloyd Analrigne

Conflict Erupts in Silvele Germany Amid Charging Clash

Exclusive report notes unrest in Silvele, Germany, with fury rising over a dispute about automatic charging. Details remain unclear, but authorities report tension and possible clashes as protests surge.

Prow Ueeliu Germany Aj Paiatua Hao Boo Silvele

Fried Onions and Stomach Digestion in Historic View

A historical piece extols fried onions as a potent food but notes digestion issues from poor stomach function. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective treatment for acid and general dyspepsia, arguing against harsh cathartics and asserting widespread use in the United States and Canada.

Stuart Diehoardson United States Canada

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