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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

2

CLEAN GUTTERS PROMPT CITY ENGINEER WARNS ON THAW

The Carbondale city engineer warns delinquent property owners to clear street gutters as rapid thaw creates slush and flood risk. He vows to enforce ordinances, fix clogged sewers, and monitor streams, while street crews focus on crossings and block conditions noted by a pedestrian on Church Street.

John McComb Tribune Snowflake Bunda Kupp Guttern Naln Wen Elf Church Street Presbyterian Church Sixth Avenue

Hose Purchase Stamps Arrival Date on Fire Hoses

Fire Chief McNulty explains stamped arrival dates on hose bought from Fabric Fire Company to track usage. The committee agrees that stamping helps identify age and prevent mixing new and old hoses during emergencies. Representative Bult of the Fire Company will arrange stamping on the hose lengths.

Fabric Fire Company McNulty Bult

Illness Strikes Passengers on Delaware and Hudson Line

Guy Little, a passenger on the Honesdale branch, confined to his room in the Anthracite due to a severe illness. Miss Sadie Monahan has been sick for several days. Julie Moses also confined to bed. the patient is described as suffering a severe cold.

Guy Little Honesdide Delaware and Haudson Sadie Monahan Julie Moses

Representative Hart Secures Fourth Council Contract

Representative Hart of the Park Five Hose company made his fourth appearance in council Monday night and again walked off with the contract.

Hart of the Park Five Hose Company Council

Postum Food Coffee Promoted In Health Letter

A reader from Newark New Jersey shares a testimonial about quitting coffee for Postum to cure years of bilious trouble and indigestion. The letter claims weight loss and persistent improvement after switching, urging others to try Postum.

Mre KE. Kelly Kth Ave Newark N. J Colfer

Hart praised for four successful contract hunts in city

Mr Hart, a genial fellow with many friends, has sought contracts four times for 600 feet of Howe. His company’s Howe has been in use here for years and the firemen are immensely pleased with it and want no other.

Howe Hart

Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Hold Ninth Anniversary

Lucretia lodge No. 108 Daughters of Rebekah marked its ninth anniversary with a gathering in Odd Fellows hall. Weather dampened attendance but a varied musical program entertained members and guests. George W. Hughes, noted for leading the lodge degree team, served as chalisman of the evening. Refreshments followed the program and visitors came from Archbald and Hawley.

Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows’ Hall George W. Hughes Archbald Hawley

Deadly mad dog rampage ends in city shooting

A Newfoundlander on a rampage in Simpson chased by a resident with a shotgun ended when Chief McAndrew shot the dog on Church Street. The animal had bitten nearly twenty dogs and a horse, triggering public alarm and a call for safer policing amid fears of rabies.

Simpson McAndrew Scranton Newfoundland Belmont Street Church Street

The Piperman Pipes and a Fledgling Opera Scene

A garbled recap describes thieves in an opera scene with multilingual boasts and a fat police officer detaining a suspect. Audience reactions mix with odd asides about Paderewski and a Carbondale girl, ending with a dark proverb and a puzzling image of a rolling stone.

Tota Germany Honesdale

Local Town Hall Manager Faces Gas Hazard Allegations

A garbled notice alleges mismanagement at Forest City town hall dressing rooms with claims of gas exposure and unsafe conditions. It references a colored minstrel company and a conflict over staffing, plus a cryptic letter about a Mr Finger and a two-year employment episode.

Minager Colored Minstrel Company Louminager Town Hall Forest City Mianager Hall

Knights and Lodges Names Mentioned in Fragment

Readable fragments list Knight orders and lodge names including Pont, St. Mionver Castle, Myatic Chain, Fidelity Conclave, Heptysophs, Cirbondale lodge, Knights of Pyihlas. The text lacks context or events to confirm actions or dates.

Wiliam HH. Davis Pont G. A. St.Mionver Castle Knights Myatic Chain Fidelity Conclave Heptysophs Cirbondale Lodge Knights of Pyihlas

Apron Social Planned by Ladies' Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Trwilroad Twain men will hold an apron social in Cum Brian Hall on February 27 for the sale of aprons by order of the committee.

Trwilroad Cumbrian Hall

Bishop Connon Visits Mr Pleasant Resident En Route

Gentler Wayne county resident Bishop Connon, known for his warmth and steadiness, stopped by the Harrison house briefly yesterday on a trip to Honesdale. He is well connected in local lore and plans to stay until the local court concludes.

Bishop Connon Pleasant Harrison House Honesdale Connor Wayne County

Spring Dress Goods Sale Highlights New Weaves and Colors

The store features spring dress fabrics from lightweight diagonals and Whipcord to jacquards and toned jacquards in 38 inch widths. All wool tricots and flannels in bright finishes and colors are offered, with late spring weaves like Henriettas Vigoreaux Chevriox Etamines and Albatross. The department emphasizes daily additions from American and foreign manufacturers and a wide selection for shoppers.

Yward Acee Ac Guvevoi EM Sages Mlaverecenere Esciei Vreeneneee

Women’s Seersucker and Lace Garment Sale List

A mixed catalog of women’s clothing items including seersucker skirts with wide ruffles and fast colors, Cambrie skirts with deep ruffles, lace trimmed chemises, corsets with whalebone, ribbed vests and pants, and combination suites. Also notes child garments such as infants’ cold caps and flannel sleepers, with sale prices and closeout offers.

Versavcacscescesesicee FC

Notable Wayne County Political Figure Mr Connor Passes

The article honors Mr Connor a longtime Jury commissioner for nine years and a familiar figure in Wayne County politics. It describes him as a kindly elder Bentleman with the appearance of a bishop in the evening of his years and notes his intimate acquaintance with residents.

Connor Wayne County

Dr Albert Hatcher Smith to Lecture at Berean Baptist Church

The lecture by Albert Hatcher Smith M D will be delivered tonight at Berean Baptist Church offering parishioners a likely enriching treat. The event aims to benefit Cathendaltians who will attend and gain from the discussion.

Albert Hatcher Smith Berean Baptist Church

Stubborn Cold or Bronchitis Relief Claim

An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil quickly eases a stubborn cold or bronchitis. It promises immediate relief from night coughs and asserts soothing, healing effects on the throat and bronchial tubes. Senilor Vree Sample, SCOTLD & LOWNE, Chummlats, Pearl St, N.Y.

Scott

People’s lecture course promises exceptional speaker

A large audience is sought to honor the eloquent speaker and scholar as the people's lecture course continues with what is described as an extraordinary number. The series has featured splendid speakers to date, and this event is anticipated with high expectation.

Local residents return to normal after illnesses

J P A Tingley the druggist returns to activity after a weeklong lumbago confinement and drives with Mrs Tingley to Beranton. Miss Angella irs resumes central school duties after grip, while Miss Gabriella Coleman of the West Side recovers at home from grip. Constable Moran and Miss Alice Rashleigh resume duties, and Mrs Michael Kelly of South Main shows signs of improvement after paralysis.

J. P. A. Tingley Constable Moran Alice Rashleigh Belmont School Michael Kelly South Main Street

Ladies Aid meeting moved to Krittion Schroedery home

The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 2 PM at 76 Cankan Street, instead of Mya Lippert’s home who is ill. Lent services at St. Pauls church are set for Thursday at 7 15 PM.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Krittion Schroedery Cankan Street Mya. Lippert St. Paul's Church

Gibbs Brothers to Work on Canadian Acid Factory Project

Richard and Walter Gibbs of this city depart tomorrow for Buuit Bie Marie Canada to help erect a large acid factory. James Coleman of Scranton will accompany them.

Richard Walter Gibbs Buuit Bie Marie the Boo Canada James Coleman Scranton

Employment Notice for Contractor Bussleman

A notice states that an individual will be in the employment of contractor Bussleman of Hancock. The snippet identifies the worker’s linkage to the contractor and locality.

Bussléman Hancock

Lucretia lodge to plan Honesdale trip in March meeting

The degree staff of Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah will meet at Cambrian hall on Friday at 4 PM to arrange the trip to Honesdale on Thursday March 6. There the team will take part in degree work at Maple City lodge.

Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Cambrian Hall Honesdale Maple City Lodge Willsons Fred Willson Daisy Hall— Willson Aleck Mehollick Delaware and Hudson Breaker Graves Wies Angelini John Yates Thirg Street M. J. Shield William Walker Hillside Company Collieria Philadelphia Mire J. D. Stovker Mixpah Lodge Rebekah John Howarth Gomer Lewin Second Street Croup Womans’ Home Missionary Sociery Thomas Hray South Malu

Fred Williams Joins Carbondale Metal Working Foundry

At the New Foundry Fred Williams of Elkdale has accepted a position in the Carbondale Metal Working company foundry.

Fred Williams Elkdale Carbondale Metal Working Company

Local notes from Carbondale and area visitors

Hon Jadwin spent yesterday in Bevanton. Rev Gorman visited Scranton. J 1K Brady of Bevanton visited the city. S A Halstead of Elkdale was in Carbondale. JW Hughes and wife of Chicago are at the Harrison house. J N Smoot visited Carbondale customers. William Sullivan of Wilkes-Barre was in Carbondale. Miss Margabeth Marly attended Miss Loftus funeral in Pittston. Mrs C W Pulkerson returned from Honesdale visit. Peer Coleman and Thomas Coleman attended a Pittston funeral. Mrs J J Monahan and Mrs Mary Madigan attended James Timlin funeral in Jermyn. Owen Loftus returned from New York City arbitration conference. Councilman Alex Kennedy, noted in Tribune, acted similarly.

HB. Jadwin Bevanton W. A. Gorman Scranton Brady S. A. Halstead Elkdale Carbondale J. HW. Hughes Chicago Harrison House J. N. Smoot William Sullivan Wilkes-Harre Margabeth Marly Amgigaret Loftus Pittston C. W. Pulkerson H. W. Blandin Honesdale Peer Colemain Thomas Coleman J. J. Monahan Mary Madigan James Timlin Jermyn Owen Loftus New York City Arbitration Board of the Order of Sales Alex. Kennedy Tribune

Reunion of Peckville Sunday school class at Robert home

A large party of Peckville youths sleighed into the borough for a class reunion at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Robert on Main street. Guests included Misses Jennie Williams L Hendrick Maud Thomas Maud Treverton Myra Hoffecker Jessie Hoffecker May English Lizale Ollendyke and many others.

Peckville W. T. Robert Main Street Mra Roberta Jennie Williams L. Hendrick Maud Thomas Maud Treverton Myra Jessie Hoffecker May English Lizale Ollendyke Lowrie Cori Peeler Mesdames

Local residents return home after illness spread fears

Priceburg reports several residents including Pet Moray of Green Gia and Min Geire Welland with bile wipber after opening days of illness. Mielara Barret and Loule Stulen also released and returned home following extended absences and recovery.

Pet Moray Green Gia Bile Wipber Min Geire Welland Mielara Barret Wil Loule Stulen Woll

To Cure Grip in Two Days

Lagative Bronino-Quining removes the cause. Bi. W. Grove's signature on every j.

Bi. W. Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News of Carbondale Piperman Pipes Paderewski Murphs League Tovehin Finger Podunk Methodist Melecopal Church Grace Humphrey Salem Avenue Jonas Long Et E Audrey Mary Johnston Virginia Price Ste Torchon Medecin Point de Paris Ciaze Neers Esa Camel Hill Tendle Adler Ve Ong Senilor Vree Scotld & Lowne, Chummlats, Aog Pearl St, N.Y the Ladies Aid Meeting The Great Lakes Jermyn and Mayfield New Armory Suraneton H. N. Barrett W. &. Hodger Thomas Hunter C. A. Battenberg J. D. Stocker Claude Thomas Williams H. A. Willman M. J. Shields Mrn D. Davis Freas Hessie Taugwart Bilutoon Cora Davis Currie Murray Mary Bwick Margaret Quinn Margaret Eligabeth Roche Kutle Mediavera Jenniie Battenberg M. Thompson Mesara Frank Witter Ralph Rymer Floyd Hunter John Hogarth John Martin David Jenkins W. Jones Priceburg
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