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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1902

Page

3

Controller-Elect Evans Surprised at Wayne Street Home

George W. Evans, controller-elect, celebrated his thirty sixth birthday with a small dinner at his Wayne street home. A later visit by Third Ward workers brought felicitations, speeches, and music. Attendees included W. L. Tagen, Pia Rogers, Harry Roberts, and others. remarks praised Democratic support and Evans’s strong standing in the party.

George Wi. Eivane Wayne Street Feleyde Third Yard Evans Elept Gearge Bontag Alm Evans Tim Fivans John W. Jones George Schatt al Evans John Potter George Soutag George Schall Muwin Morgan Daniel Davis Willan Isger Jacob Braucher Francis Judge Joseph Judge Carl Roessiger John Lewis Leopold Komisky Rothina Lewis Chas. Veliner Joseph Lindsay John Wiliard William Lewis Ben Watking Richard Muir William Morrison Thlram Rockfeller Wixers

Grand Tonight Presents Thy Murphys in A Capital Comedy

The Grand stage hosts Thy Murphys in A Capital Comedy tonight under Tiny House management. The production carries a guaranteed performance, though the mime of Tin Murphy is noted as uncertain in the program.

Thy Murphys Tin Murphy

Doctor W Courhart Essays Coffee Free Life Postum

La Grange physician Dr W Courhart writes about quitting coffee and using Postum as a beverage. He attributes relief from heart trouble to abandoning coffee and endorses Postum as a strengthening replacement. The piece discusses health claims, coffee's effects, and cites other literary notes and magazine remarks.

Pabarello Pine Norma W. Courhart la Grange Texas Tihsiter Iy Efferte Tomost Postum

Carbondale Debuts Its New Magazine The Mac

Carbondale launches a local periodical named The Mac with a debut that emphasizes free expression. The cover promises a monthly issue cadence and content aimed at a broad audience including older readers, reflecting the magazine’s inaugural aims.

Carbondale

Improvements Include Marble Bases For City Fixtures

The article notes new decorative elements to be added such as French plue gins and marble bases. About $1,500 will be spent on the fixtures, aiming for a neater, more creditable appearance for the city.

Mrs Bridget McKenna Dies After Apoplexy Stroke

Mrs Bridget McKenna, wife of Frank McKenna of 78 Gordon Avenue, died from apoplexy after a Monday attack while doing family washing. A Carbondale native, about 45, she was survived by her husband, four sons John Edward Joe, and three daughters Mrs John Kennedy of Jermyn, and Bridget of Carbondale, with neighbors noting her gentle, Christian character.

Bridget McKenna Frank Mckena Gordon Avenue Melkienna Jane Wis Bridget Duffy Carbondale Rentle Line John Kennedy Jermyn Rima Bridget John Edward Joe

Evening Event Misses Large Attendance Amid Weather Woes

Poor weather limited attendance to a small crowd while a local contest featured Miss Ning Balls winning the prize. The booby prize went to Tom Gomiwin as others faced delays and confusion during the event.

Olor Pelge Tom Gomiwin Ben Pellowa Tonle

Tim Murphy Delights Lyceum Audience in Scranton

Tim Murphy greatly pleased his ensemble at the Lyceum in Scranton last evening. The review of the performance appears in the theatrical column of today’s Tribune.

Tim Murphy Menaee Lyceum Scranton Todas'e Tribune

Local Visitors Reported in Carbondale Yesterday

Daniel Feef of Lanesboro and Frank McDermott visited Beranton and Carbondale yesterday. J C Sheridan of Pittston, Z D Edwardes of Olephant, and Harry Selix of Scranton were in the city. Thomas Murray of Scranton made a business trip, while M F S Corcoran hosted Scranton friends. Miss Mary and Miss Neille Gallaghy departed for New York City yesterday with Nelle set to return Saturday.

Daniel Feef Lanesboro Frank McDermott Beranton J. C. Sheridan Pittston Thia City Olephant Carbondile Harry Selix Scranton Thomas Murray Thin City M. Fs. Corcoran Carbondale Misses Miry Neille Gallaghy New York City Miss Nelle

Picturesque Snow Scenes In Carbondale

Snowblanket coats Carbondale in heavy fall the heaviest in years. Memorial Park and Main Street view a winter vista with snow piled high on streets and vehicles. Photographers favor Memorial Park for its familiarity while slush pools and few pedestrians struggle through drifts.

CarbondAle Memorial Park Kodakers Main Street

McCann Bros Plan Store Enlarge and Beautify Anthracite Market

McCann Bros and Meottann Bros plan major improvements to the Anthracite store complex. The news stand in front will be vacated after April 1 and absorbed into McCann's facade. The front window will be extended to include the former news stand with new display areas.

McCann Bros Meottann Bros Vlinger Med Murphy Phia

Lyn Creek Overflow Threatens Tedby Properties

Residents fear rising Lyn Creek will flood Tedby area homes as the water level increases. Neighbors watch with worry while crews deploy to mitigate damage and protect structures.

Lyn

Honors At Carbondate High School Class Of UWdlae

The Carbondate High School class honors were announced by Principal Prof Bryden. Walter Quinn of Tallbrook Street won the highest honor and Victoria Patrick of Darte Avenue earned the top award for the girls. Miss Mary Aturrin of South River Streets cited for taking a notable honor among the female students.

Uwdlae Carbondate High School Bryden Walter Quinn Tallbrook Street Ehler Viledictoriin Hiss

Local Fraternal Orders Feature Incomplete Listing

A fragmented OCR item lists groups such as Bourbon Junior Guder United American MMe chanton and American Legion of Honor along with The Royal Otreele Crystal camp Woodmen of the World, indicating a catalog of fraternal orders.

Bourbon Junior Guder Mme Chanton Cormynontons of the Forest American Legion of Honor the Royal Otreele Crystal Camp Woodmen of the World

Herein Baptist Service Echoes a Rousing Word

The Herein Baptist church Wednesday night featured Rev Br Builth addressing the People's course. The remarks stirred the audience as Dr Sotth reflected on the Hood Tings noted in the talk.

Br. Builth Herein Baptist Church Sotth

Enjoyable Somali Event At Miss Sherrer's Archi Street Home

An enjoyable and successful Somali event for the Methodist theatre talent was held at the home of Miss owe Sherrer 47 Archi Street on Monday evening. Notwithstanding the informal note, the gathering showcased community spirit and involved local participants and attendees.

Owe Sherrer Archi Street

Scott's Emulsion Promises Cure for Scrofula

An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for scrofula and other forms of consumption. It claims the tonic heals sores and strengthens weak, wasting children by feeding and fortifying their bodies. The ad offers a free sample and lists Bute & Downe as the suppliers.

Scott

Local Notables Visit Carbondale As Spring Notes Bloom

A string of visitors and residents are listed in Carbondale society notes. Names include Miss Katheryn Gilhool, Miss Angela Birs, Miss Lette Horrigin, Mrs. Fred Shalam, and Dr. John OConnell. Attendees and locals mingle amid Lenten services and city events as figures from Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia and Scranton are mentioned.

Mary Forest Kunibrech Linin Tndland fred #shalam Huwley Louis Brunner Bel- Thent Katheryn Gilhool Herknesc Mucrgavee Granulan Wilkes-Barre Angela Birs Lette Horrigin Elmina William A. McGriaw Leni Blank Brandt EL BR. Girdner Winshington Street P Murnithass New Yorl ‘State Silesman Peter Schuyler Clear Marne Dunnigan Wilkes Barre George J Frown Rust Stroudsburg John B. Carrell Emir Diarivon House John O'Connell St. Anes’ Hospion Philidelphdi Thin City James Jf. O'Neill Mr. Boot Crnce Church Bisquehdnna Prinkly Church Mins Ida Smith Honesdale Ilmer Joslin Joslin Winess Trev Rollin A. Sawyer Trinty Church Grace Church San Quehonins Nin Connor Philadelphia Carbondale J. C. Woyley Scranton Cohooke Fia Charlie Armbruster Wayne County Timothy Holbind Harrison House New York City Daughiter Park Avenue

Resignation Planned by Ming Floronan Langan

Ming Floronan Langan of the Ster Hoek reek will resign March 1 to take a more lucrative post with Scruntin oal company Bovvices, formed by Hermon and benediction, noted in James' church eventing with Father Walsh. No new smallpox cases reported. Mrs Sheridan on the road to recovery.

Ming Floronan Langan Ster- Hoek Reek Bovvices James' Church Jnev Walsh Sheridan

Masked Ball In Peckville Draws Local Attendance

A Peckville Items item claiming a gathering with Jessup was corrected. The event was a masked ball at the GA. R. ball in Peckville. Mr. Sheridan attended, and many Priceburg people were present.

Peck Ville Jessup Pricebury Peckville GA. R Sheridan Priveburg

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD FUNERAL AND COMMUNITY NOTES

The funeral of John Howard was held yesterday afternoon at Ceime tery street with Rev M D Puller delivering a consoling sermon. Members of Odd Fellows and Daughters of Tubekuh attended, pallbearers named, and a Jermyn Choral Society concert announced for the evening under Mrs Dilsy Hull Wilson. A Passion Play will be shown at the auditorium, tickets available at Jones' drug store, and a large audience is expected. Various local social items follow including visits, illnesses, and a forthcoming fair by the William Walker Hose company.

John Howard Ceimetery Street M.D. Puller D. D Chieh Jones’ Drug Store Mrs. Howarth Pegisbor Tee Gwilym McGregor William Grif Fiths Pargons Thomas K. Thomas Hushbwoolk Lodge Ales William Bentert Third Street Will Roberts Second Street Frank Davis Uniondale List Thonminas Bray Willian Walker Hose Company Masfield Simpzon & Watkins Fister Hefferon Plymouth Aninle Dowling Mame Walker Seganton Excelsior Hose Company John Pettigrew Joseph Mahon Patrick Ste. Lorin Frank Ferguson Austin Lynch Mra. M. J. O'Malley Berantun Mary Jones Lackawatin Street Providence Airs John Koch Beyasniton

Union Hotel Taken In Charge In Blakely

Mrs. Kook assumes control of the Union hotel in Blakely, a property once run by her late husband John Kook about twenty years ago. The move marks a return of the establishment to a family name in the town.

Agin Union Blakely John Kook

Transcribed notices from the Northern Christian Advocate run together

The text appears to be a garbled OCR from Rev. CL HH Prentice and includes scattered names places and events such as churches missions and memorials with references to May dates and various individuals but no coherent narrative or clear report.

CL HH. Prentice Shantiy W. Borenee Porto Riba Tua Witiki Ian Pepe Howe Felon Muitit Moller Mixta Oaks Ingle Ae Maywenes Diitvoont Atheb i Byatt Agia Itly Hele Dan Hutiniad Drew Oder Wxumopinnss Thortiee Oka Ile

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the News of Carbondale Third Ward Heutiie Ibert Hubbard Mibertus Phego Charles Rh. Munt Mr. Munts Chearge Kimball John McCohib Charles Mini William McKinles Binglind Mr. Kimball John MetCromb Beliz Motomb My. Munn Ourlegy Telbune Frank McKenna Lincoln Avenue Dr. Smith Archbald Street Scrofula Bute & Downe Pierce Viarrette Martin Pedro, Boone Co Ark Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Ast Ropley Renean Ri. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Golden Medical Discovery of. R Jermyn and Mayfield Moscow
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