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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1902

Page

2

Estate sale ad and social visit noted in Carbondale

The notice lists a sale of real estate on Westming Street and asks inquiries on Seventh Avenue. Miss Norah O Callaghan hosted guests Miss Grace Clark Gertrude Riley Charles Clark and Will McKenna from Honesdale who visited Carbondale yesterday riding behind Maple City fuel horses.

Crystal Fake Dindaff Missoe Grace Clark Gertrude Riley Charles Clark Will McKenna Honesdale Thia City Norah O'Fhoearn Maple City

Municipal Ballot Set for February 18 1902 City Officials

Voters will elect mayor treasurer controller assessors school directors and ward aldermen in a packed slate. Names listed include Frank Sloan Emmett James Solomon Clark Coe Thoters and Wm May among others across sixth and other wards as the city plans its select council and common council seats.

Eve of Election Drives Carbondale Races to A Heated Poll Day

The Carbondale contest ends a heated canvass with Republicans optimistic of victory and Democrats equally confident. The Republican committee reports record organizing effort since January and predicts the largest party vote, while Democrats urge perseverance amid wide discussion and bets on the mayoral outcome.

Republican Committee Carbondale Harrison House

Local Fraternal and Civic Groups Meeting

A reader note lists several organizations including select council Olive Leaf lodge Odd Fellows Mm W. Nally club Federal Union No T204 Young Men's Institute Patriotic Order Sons of America Barbers' Union and similar clubs.

Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows Mm W

Sleigh Ride Fun in Olyphant Before New Year

Martin Mooney Edward Gallagher John Lynch and Joseph Edwards of Olyphant enjoyed a sleigh ride yesterday. Misses Genevieve Scott Mamie Cun tom Dave Harvey and James Fee joined the outing in a cheerful local winter scene.

Martin Mooney Edward Gallagher John Lynch Joseph Edwards Olyphant Genevieve Scott Mamie Cuntom Dave Harvey James Fee

Postum As Coffee Alternative Promises Health Benefits

An advertorial urges coffee drinkers to switch to Postum a cereal beverage saying coffee harms nerves stomach and eyes and that Postum provides safer nourishment. It touts flavor color preparation and health advantages while noting proper boiling for best taste.

Salem avenue name change sparks public opinion debate

City Engineer Kupp seeks citizen input on renaming Salem avenue to Mckinley or Wremley with nearby streets honoring Gardelit and Lincoln. The Tribune invites communications to gauge public sentiment on the proposal as railroad news highlights Kenney’s promotion and notes long-standing comic opera at Carbondale theater with the Wang production and Morse’s music.

Kupp Salem Avenue Wremley Avenue Gardelit Lincoln Sahanvenue Mewinley Avenue Carbondate Mckinley Avenue Upp the Tribune

Honesdale Man Arrested on Forgery Charge

Constable Neary arrested Charles Gell in Honesdale on a complaint by merchant Hermann Scheuerholz who alleges a forged check for 70 dollars signed by Thiefler Bros. Gell denied the charge, claimed no ties to Honesdale, and will be returned to the city for further handling.

Honesdale Constable Neary Neary Gell Hermann Scheuerhels Thiefler Bros Bell Salem Avenue Charles Gell George Tell Sermitton

Brooklyn Ice Gorge Threatens Floods at Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn creek near Gilhool's store is frozen five feet deep under the Brooklyn bridge with a narrow channel cut on the south side to provide an outlet. Engineers Kupp and Killeen opened the channel early this week to prevent a sudden thaw from flooding nearby properties, while officials fault the Delaware and Hudson company for negligence and resist drastic changes.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Street Gilhool Kupp John Killeen Lackawanna Brooklyn Bridge Delaware and Hudson Campany Delaware and Hudson Company

Opera Reaches Carbondale as Lent Affects Attendance

The article notes that Morse and his collaborator earned modest sums from the success of "Wane" with Morse receiving only a few hundred dollars. It adds that Lent may reduce attendance, and that no opera has been heard in Carbondale for several seasons, a factor in attracting opera lovers.

Carbondale Columbia Company Grad Wang de Wolf Hopper Della Pax Woolwon Morse J. Cheever Goodwin Morse

Revival Mission Opens at St Rose Church

Redemptorist Fathers began a four week revival at St Rose Church with morning masses and evening benediction. Father Hannell led the opening sermon outlining the mission’s aims for renewal, reformation, and reconciliation for parishioners across all groups.

St. Rose Church Father Hannell Father Bader Mother Green Feather Hannell Order of Nedemptorists Pathers Hannell, Bader and Brown

Wyoming camp officers to attend Wilkes-Barre lodge event

An installation of officers for Woodmen of the World in Wilkes-Barre will be held at the South Main street hall Wednesday evening. H H Scott of Homer City and Senator A B Gray of Denver will attend with Deputy District A L Gurney assisting as officers are seated. Supreme officers to be chosen from Urgatal camp in Carbonville.

Offiere Wyoming Wilkes-Burve South Mainn Street H. H. Scott Homer Ciy Pennsylvania A. B. Gray Penver Colonie Imperial Enn Pacttica A. L. Gurney Scott Urgatal Carboniliite

Miner Joumea McGinley Dies After Week of Sickness

Joumea McGinley a 40 year old miner died at his home on Pile street yesterday at 4 20 p m after about a week of stomach trouble He was born in Carbondale and lived in the city His wife and seven children survive John Lillian Dainel Magenia Marie Catherine and Francis

Joumea McGinley Pile Street Tie Carbondale John Lillian Dainel Magenia Marie Catherine Francis

Social Happenings Highlight Local Tea and Birthday Gatherings

Miseessie Ellis hosted Sun day school guests at River street with shared praise for the hostess. A birthday party for Edward Muze drew young friends to the par volts home on Crk avenue with Edith Carey Jessie Matthew Hazel Simwell Helen Nagle Anna Work Emma Jung and others in attendance.

Miseessie Ellis Riverstreet Hidgar Lathrope George Morgan William Morgan Glies Ludwig Thomas Jones William Vervill Willan Leks Hoyd Homan Thaymnoid Dinoek Mocha Orenaril Cilles Kofka Priday Harry Giehdon David Atkinson David Oirart Howard Muse Gleadon Teyer

Valentine Socials Benefit Local Church Fund

A Valentine social at Miss Marie Stevens home on Salem Avenue Friday benefited the Methodist Episcopal church building fund. Miss Stevens proved a hospitable hostess. Miss Grace Hetten hosted the N Y club on St Valentine’s Day at her John Street home with guests including Hazel Morgan Mildred Isger Evan Walter Lovelace Shields Ruth Crocker Blanche Colvin Tita Schroeder Nina Smith.

Valentine Marie Stevens Salem Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Building Fund Miss Stevens Grace Hetten N.Y John Street Misses Hazel Morgan Sfildred Isger Evan Walter Lovelace Shields Ruth Crocker Blanche Colvin Tita Schroeder Nina Smith

Passing Throng Sees Scranton Visitors and Homecomings

A parade of locals and guests frame a Scranton week end with visitors from Carbondale Carbondale and Philadelphia. Notables include Dr John O Vonnell of St Agnes Hospital Philadelphia home for a week and University of Pennsylvania students James Chine Albert Rutherford returning for Tuesdays election. Local residents James Hannon Daly Bevan and others hosted or visited family and friends across nearby towns.

Claude Oliver Scranton Michael Hannon Harrison House Michael Daly West Scranton James £. O'Hara Carbondale J. L. Bevan Garfield Avenue John Lynch Olyphant Helen Arnold Elsie Red- Line Wandling James Chine Albert Rutherford University of Pennsylvania J. H. Kennedy New York City Charles Brady Rochester N. Y Thomas V. Nealon David Higgins Up York State Lyceum J. J. Riegleleuth Salem Avenue Louise Trepleleuth Waverly William Hothiwell Nellie Chine-McTighe Atlantic Mty John Clune Dundart Street Clune Alliantic City

Jermyn and Mayfield Literary Event and Local News

A Jermyn and Mayfield item notes Homer Green of Honesdale will entertain at the M I church Friday evening under the Ladies Aid, presenting his own writings. Also reported is a severe burn injury to Valine Collins, a missing child is mentioned, and Councilman Cahaney's serious condition following months of illness.

M. I Ladies’ Aid Society Homer Green Honesdale Wayne County Imanue Avery Graves Malach Scranton Gillis Carbondale Cahaney Bartley Mullen Third Street The Key Clark Wilson Daley B. Hall Seran

Evening concert at Baptist church with aliver offering

Tonight a concert will be held in the Baptist church and an aliver offering will be received. Five foaper meetings are scheduled each evening except Saturday, inviting all attendees. Mr and Mrs George Myers from Cars Bondale were visitors yesterday. No services at St James Episcopal because the rector was away officiating at Balen in Wayne County.

Peckville Fire Company Fall Sale Draws Eight Hundred Attendees

Over five hundred people attended the fall of the Wilson Fire company. The event faced delays as many valuable items remained to be auctioned, with next Wednesday evening set for more auctions. Prizes included a large salad dish, a fruit picture won by Jacob Gelter, a $10 gold piece to D. J. Berndalee, and a Life of William McKinley volume to John Barnes.

Wilson Fire Company KGL Jacob Gelter Scranton D. J. Berndalee William Mel Inley John Barnes Katie Kinback Nana Galligher Kinback Walter Thompson Andrew Beattys Harry Henry William Frear Buffalo Mrr. Prear Herbert Frear Niagara Falls Wert Page Page Dolph & Robertson Andrew Montebello Avoca J. D. Peck Byron Peck Carbondale Abe Greiner IM. J. Greiner Prospect Cemetery Blakely Borough Common Pleas Court David J. Williams Charles Craig F. Ferris James W. Smith W. IF. Mott Montreal Canada Blakely First Ward G. A. Price Hickory Street Antoni Bagnik Chestnut Street M. D. Betts Main Cemetery Street Joseph Davenport Scott Row Third Ward Stephen O'Hero Corner Academy Street Ellen Harris Scott Road R. J. Taylor Honesdale KR. Allen West Scranton C.J. Hartman

Blakely Politics Faces Civic Battle Over Council Candidacy

A week long effort to clear the political air in Blakely centers on a signed statement by Charles Brong and James W. Smith. The piece criticizes James W. Smith and endorses Win Vandervort as Citizens candidate, pledging ongoing effort for honest, just policy in the council race.

Blakely Beckville Journal Charles Brong James W. Smith Howard James Vandervort Wm Vandervoort Jimmy T Anes W .Smith Citigen Harta Janes W. Smith Feld Citizens Reform Moyer Striumton

Voter Letter Questions Local Council Influence

A reader in Pirat ward seeks to clarify political influence in Blikely boroveh. The letter alleges councilman from Binet ward pressured a withdrawal and denies any personal campaign ties to the candidates. The writer hints at road commission politics tied to Second and Third wards.

Pirat Boroveh The Tribune Domloadlot Binet Atieet Commissionur

Rail crossings at Detat and North Main seek safety gates

Borough council urged to address dangerous railroad crossings long plagued by accidents. In other news the Pleasure club of the Old Forge castle hosts a ballroom at Holland's ball with an Anthracite Glee club concert and Martha Washington supper planned for the evening.

Detat North Main Street Old Forge Castle Johlen Bugle Holland Anthracite Glee Club Martha Washington

Community events and noting local happenings in February

The Ladies Aid Society plans a Saturday supper from 6:30 to 10:40 pm at Calvary Popilat church. Washington's birthday exercises are set for Friday afternoon with borough pupils preparing. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour and D. E. Kyung visited from Wilkes-Barre. Albert Williams recovering from recent injury. The spring building boom is hinted. Anthracite Glee Club held a rehearsal and plans to attend a Knights of the Golden Eagle banquet in Old Forge. No major opposition for Justice of the Peace. local borough offices have no rivals. Sarah Williams returns to Chirk's Summit after visiting.

Ladies’ Aid Society Calvary Popilat Church Washington Frederick Seymour D. BE. Kyung Wilkes-Barre William Stone Albert Williams Washington Street Llewellyn Celal Old Forge Knights of the Golden Eagle Office of Justice of the Peace Pasaianta Japan W. C. Hennelly Alliees Allky Sarah Willi Chirk

Local Election Preview in Third Ward and Nearby Contests

Vory Ute backs showing in the Jocial election through the Third ward with Democrats keeping a low profile. Contests only in the Fourth and Second wards as Hehe predicts a close race. A sermon at Congregational church drew a large crowd and a social gathering is planned at Beateh slewtos for Benedical aid. Exvelylor Rose company reports a treasury rise to 90. Franks Hyans spends time in Pittston while Albert Mason visits Jermyn relatives in town.

Democrata A. V. Bower Eaq Bovayton Chelan Benedical Uy Presbyterian Church Prank Hyans Revard Spen Pittston Mire Albert Mason Jermyn

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the News of Carbondale Weotming Street Reventh Avenue Fibank S&s Roemmelmeyvit Veoh Pappan Ifongh Wy Evans Thomas Scott, Sohn Wathreield Work Wilteams Mint Wallach Copeland W. Th Evans Wilksdam Dr, Tawes Constable Womterch Edward I. Neary Secon Ward Prank Sloan Teatery Olin Woln Emmett Ruduam Ware Wooten Atcwon Secom Wail WR. May Seon Wird Ald Wai Teenie Spy Select Council Dow. Tumplitey Beveml Ward James Solomon Common Council—Second Ward All, Sahm, Vos. Clark Common Council Coe Thoters Unter Rallroad Willan Chicago Ontario and Wester Company Kenney Brooklyn Ice Gorge James McGinley Jermyn and Mayfield Peckville Shiloh Shiloh 'S Weis & Uo N.Y. Karl Scranton Tribune David Kennedy D. Ackerly Jersey City Christina Beal Jonesport Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout Taylor
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