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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1902

Page

2

Common and Select Council Meet in Joint Session on Bids

The Common and Select Councils held a joint meeting to open bids for 600 feet of fire hose street signs and fire alarm key boxes. Fabric Hose Company bid hose at 60 to 70 cents per foot while Powderly for street signs, bids ranged from 15 to 91 cents, with Mills for key boxes at 25 cents.

Common and Select Council Fabric Hose Company Boned of Atkhig Tranee Thompson Cation Dairry Fallbrook Broooklenberligne Cron Select Council Loveland J. A. Hoole Wed Finch Frank Wmo AL Te Thifany FLW Ais FP. W. Mills Dames Powderly AMD Towderly

Humphrey Hosts Dinner for Second Ward Leaders

Mr Humphrey of Carbondale Second ward led a dinner at the Harrison house in honor of ward hustlers who secured Republican victory. Abe Salem and Frank Roemmelmeyer spoke of Roosevelt and political life, with a close table gathering of elected officials and candidates.

Corncilman Diline W. Humphrey Carbondale Harrison House Blue Pointé Bouiliion Gastone Thmphrey Frank 8. Roemmelmeyer Abe I. Salem Hormmelmeyer Hoosevelt Jeroiye Unit Goddard New York City Othe T Humphrey Cannon Connellman Salim Frank 8 Ronimuetlmeyer George W. Evans John Moon W. Oh. Hivans H. J. May Carl Schroeder George A. Herbert Berow 5 Chirk Thomas Scott Louis Redkop Charles Griffiths Anthony O' Farm Isaac Rogers William Tturber Dimes McNulty

Ottum's Grand Scoreline Charms Large Audience

The Ottum presented a strong concert at the course night drawing a large audience that enthusiastically applauded every number on the programme. Critics praised the performance and the lecture series as a highlight of the event.

Spille Singer Ottum

Passing of Mr Flake in Tribune Office

Two men discuss the snow tribes that swept the town and the passing of Mr. Flake. Colonel John McComb drafts two tight paragraphs describing Mr. Snowflake's demise and loss of reputation, reflecting on the reign and downfall amid weather lore and fanciful verse.

Tribune John McComb Mlibt Plake Mach Jake Snowflake

Rev Albert Hatcher Smith to Speak Tomorrow at Berean Church

Rev Albert Hatcher Smith M. D. will headline the People's lecture course at Berean Baptist church tomorrow evening. He is praised as a promising young orator and capable platform speaker by Prof Bilas S Neff PhD Editor James Brown and D D George A Peltz, with remarks on his eloquence, ornamented language, and forcible delivery.

Albert Hatcher Smith Berean Baptist Church Bilas Neff Neff College Philadelphia Albert H. Smith James ©. Brown A. HH. Smith George A. Peltz D. D Russell H. Conwell Temple

Timothy Holland Reunited After Park Avenue Hotel Fire Escape

Timothy Holland of the Harrison house traveled to New York after intelligence notified him his wife Mrs Holland and daughter Miss Holland escaped a deadly park avenue hotel tragedy unharmed. Holland remained alert to any further developments as the disaster unfolded.

Timothy Holland Harrison House Carbondiie Metal Working Company New York City Park Avenue

Auto-Coats on sale in assorted colors and prices

Twelve satin lined auto coats in all wool kersey arrive in tan castor blue and black offered at 15 20 and 25 dollars today priced at 37.50.

Metropolis Departure Follows Unsatisfied Search

With no satisfactory news on their whereabouts, the subject hurriedly left for the metropolis in pursuit of information. The abrupt departure underscores officials’ ongoing efforts to locate the person.

Carbondale Delegation Tops Attendance at Paderewski Concert

Carbondale sent the largest delegation ever to Scranton for a Paderewski concert. More than 150 residents traveled on the 7:06 Delaware and Hudson train to the Electric City last night. Prominent locals and many families joined the pilgrimage, reflecting the city’s strong musical taste.

Carbondale Scranton Electric City Delaware and Hudson John B. Shannon Mira Miller Edward Dp. Lathrope Helen Frank &. Dennis B. A. Kelly William H. Bronson A. F.thomas Dwight Crane Joseph Kelly Frank Derby Michael Horan Joseph Gilhoul Albert H. Crane William D. Evans H. P. Sharlock George Benton W. Peck George W. Cross Dr. H. ©. Wheeler George Avery Frank Munn H. I. Clark Emmons Peck Thomas Brennan Feltzwind Aliee Cora Batabrook

Woman in Wie Alricien Suffering Apoplexy During Housework

Frank McKenna reports his mother at 73 Cordon Avenue Wie Alricien collapsed with apoplexy while doing family washing. Nearby son called for medical help as Dr Day and Dr Thompson attended. She remained unconscious last night and described in grave condition.

Mie Frank McKenna Cordon Avenue Alricien Yeaterday Hey Son

McAndrew Building to House Knlights Club on South Main

At a meeting of the Knlights of Columbus last night it was decided to rent the second and third floors of the McAndrew building on South Main street currently under construction. The floors will be fitted out as a fine club house according to plans to be drawn by the factory, with ownership held by Chief of Police James J. McAndrew.

Knlights of Columbus McAndrew South Main Street Fociery James J. McAndrew

Kinback Rites In St Thomas Church After Archbald Death

Anthony Kinback dies at his Archbald home after a long standing presence in Carbondale where he had many friends. His sister is Mrs. Nicholas Morris. Funeral services for Mr Kinback are set for Wednesday morning with a high mass of requiem at St. Thomas Church.

Anthony Kinback Archbald Carbondale Nicholas Morris Mr. Kinback St. Thomas’ Church

Local Fraternal and Labor Groups Listed

A fragment lists divisions and orders including Division No. 1 A. O WM St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebelke ah Lackawinna tribe Fed Men Knights of Honor Local union No Ill Daughters of St. George.

A. O, WM St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebelkeah Lackawinna Tribe Fed Men Knights of Honor Union No Ill Daughters of St. George

Postmaster John H. Thomas Leaves on Vacation

Postmaster John H. Thomas has been granted a month long vacation and departed for Hot Springs to seek healthful benefits. He plans to return in the latter part of March.

John H. Thomas Mareh

Sleighing party visits Carbondale for supper at Harrison house

William Sheridan M BP Lonel M J O Boyle Eugene McDonnell and John Thomas O Boyle of Olyphant formed a sleighing party that came to Carbondale on Sunday and took supper at the Harrison house.

William Sheridan M. BP. Lonel M. J. O'Boyle Eugene McDonnell John and Thomas O'Boyle Olyphant Carbondale Harrison House

The Corse Payton and Muy Flake Troupes Pass Through City

Two touring theater companies arrived in the city yesterday. The Corse Payton Co. traveled from Poughkeepsie to Wilkes-Barre, while the Muy Flake Co. moved from Wilkes-Barre to Hornelis.

Corse Payton Co Poughkeepsie Wilkes-Barre Muy Flake Co Hornelis

Notable Dwarfs Travelers in Town Tale

A railway tale mentions four dwarfs tied to Tam Thumb’s wife, claiming she has journeyed across the United States more than any other person.

Carbondale visitors and locals tagged in regional round

A string of regional residents were noted in Carbondale and surrounding towns. Names include lev J. C. Kyles from Forest City, E. J. Gallagher of Pittston, Mrs. Thomas Hart of Mayfield, Miss Gertrude Reilly of Honesdale, N. E. Maxey of South Gibson, and others visiting or staying at local hotels. Local officials and salesmen also appear in visits and registrations at area houses.

J. C. Kyles Forest City Carbondale E. J. Gallagher Pittston Thomas Hart Mayfield Gertrude Reilly Honesdile N. E. Maxey South Gibson Jones Scranton Elizabeth Early Seventh Avenue Daisy Miller John Reese Highth Avenue Eugenia Gigen Wilkes-Barre Nellie O'Rourke Wyoming Street Helen Dennier Rivenburg H. FE. Tracy KH. C., Mueller Honesdale Alexander Kennedy New York Thomas Murphy International Correspondenive Schools Robert J. Murray F. W. Corson Wigmart Harrison House Harry Luders Carbondale Metal Working Company

Local man John Howarth dies after long illness

John Howarth of Cemetery Street died yesterday afternoon after an eleven week illness. Born in Duciefield Cheshire England nearly seventy years ago, he came to the United States in 187. He lived in Philadelphia and Pittston before settling in Mayfield then moved to this borough seven years ago. He worked at the Ontario and Western yard at Mayfield and is survived by a wife and two daughters Mrs John Mr Jones of this borough and Mrs Berryman of New Haven, plus a sister Mrs Stusin Jones of Pittston. Funeral Thursday afternoon conducted at the house by Rev M D Fuller. He belonged to Pittston lodge of Odd Fellows and Mizpah Daughters of Rebekah who will attend in a body.

John Howarth Cemetery Street Ducenfield Cheshire England Philadelphia Pottaville Pittston Ontario and Western Yard Mayfield Tie John Mr. Jones Berryman New Haven Stusin Jones M. DD. Fuller Methodist Episcopal Church Pittston Lodge of Odd Fellows Mizpah Lodge Daughters of Rebekah James 11 Timlin Sacred Heart Church Archbald Grace Decker Richard Merrill Scott Servantoy Paderewski J. D. Stocker Homer Greene Wil Mellow Delaware and Hudson Mellon Graves

Not thought the sight will be permanently injured

A brief note describes ongoing pain as the sight remains permanently at risk, with the individual enduring excruciating suffering. No further details on cause, date, or location are provided.

Rehearsals and notices from Taylor Oratorio and Glee Club

The Taylor Oratorio society rehearses Judas Macabees with Hauer's orchestra at Calvary Baptist church and plans an April performance under Prof. D E B Jones. The Anthracite Glee club prepares for Allentown competition with twice weekly rehearsals and a Thursday session at Llewellyn's hall. Also noted are a prize draw misprint correction, a sleigh ride for Calvary Haptiac church ladies, a Cyclone machine benefit in April, and local funeral travel plans.

Taylor Oratorio Society Calvary Baptist Church The Oratorio Society Hauer Judas Macabees D. EB. Jones Mus. Bac Anthracite Glee Club Allentown Watkins Glee Club Llewellyn's Hall John Proper Ladies’ Ald Society Calvary Haptiac Church Carbondale Yeatemay Roger Howells Old Porge Wis Herbert's Hall Tickels George Hood Main Street Pittston J. B. Daniels Mary Street Dinville

To Care a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a money back guarantee if one fails to cure. Packaged under H.W. Grove branding with Bic notes on each box.

H.W. Grove

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