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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented Carbondale record describes Delaware and Hudson Rail schedule notes for routes to Sempton Wilkes-Harrow and Albany Montreal, plus a vivid anecdote on election day about voters and a missing tax box. It lists town officers and election details with names and roles.
Greenfield humorist Dorrance Buckley Burdette narrates a caucus scene with fate and self voting. He recalls seeking the tax collector post and learning the office was not open that year while neighbors and union members bumble through a comic political gathering.
Common Council approves directing the City Engineer to sketch city streets, alleys and avenues for systematic numbering to reduce confusion. Transfers from water rent and gas funds align budgets. debates on exonerations and a sidewalk ordinance proceed with committee reviews.
Reported inane garbled text detailing a Republican convention to be held in the city tonight with calls to gather at a specific place and time. Names and dates are unclear but reference to returns and order suggest a local party meeting overview.
The Carbonidate Knights of Columbus conferred the first degree on several candidates at a recent ceremony. Local members participated as the ceremony highlighted fraternal initiation and community service.
A melodramatic opening piece titled In Peril while an audience crowds the venue. The cast includes Perryy O'Dell and Dee conediana ware Waray as performers.
The afternoon matinee will feature a well received production with a cast long familiar to local audiences. The drama Ware a strong one set in South America follows a young American lead amid detailed scenery including a monastery. Evening show includes Wicked Gone, a melodrama.
Democratic primaries limited to a single ward, with Manion winning five of six delegates. Delegates include Moran Hurrell Gordon Moran Har, Toolin, and others. Contention surrounds nominees for city controller and mayor, with Connor favored for convention influence and speculation about candidates like Bridger and Flomdarmee O’Neil.
The Columbia Fair opened last evening in Burke's Ind with favorable conditions. The hall looked splendid in a white and pink decor scheme as a lively crowd gathered from early in the evening. Miss Bluden Davis and Miss Nor Nealon performed with the Morare orchestra providing music. A prominent feature was the illuminated hanging tree with prizes awarded at events throughout the night. An entertaining program is planned for tonight including a concert by the Mosuiet oreliesirat.
The Lachuwounna Valley Electric Light and Power Company secured a big contract from the Dols Wire and Elevator Company for the wiring of all street shows in the city. The electric dept will soon start work on the project with its staff.
Jane Callahan of this province has enlisted in the United States Marine Service. He was sent from the Scranton office to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for education and has recently reported at the old Cranwell buildings on Peterhome.
A Pur orchestra concert held last night at the new armory in Scranton attracted a number of Carbondale residents. Attending were Air and Mrs Howard Lithtope, Mrs Z J Bury, Ab Wood, Evans, and Miss May Wipatrick, among others.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Wn Alffray was held yesterday morning from her residence on Huitleavonay. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Rooke church by Father Walter Gorman, burial followed at St. Rose cemetery with a solemn procession.
An ad style feature extols Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for nervousness indigestion and fatigue. It recounts a patient’s relief after taking the pills, praising improved stomach strength and general vitality. The copy cites Mathews Drug Store and Buffalo, with the doctor's signature on each bottle image.
Chicago club vice president recounts escaping a feared womb operation by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits four months of treatment with restoring health and urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice, warning against other medicines.
A lengthy funeral procession followed the deceased with pallbearers listed as BP Boland Matthew Boland John Pohind William Boland Petri Kennedy Martin Kennedy Thomas Kennedy and Henry Kennedy reflecting a family tied memorial service.
The Bonite Biter Bush, booked by Manuger Byrne for the Grand, repeats its New York road success. The new play, based on Ian Macharen's stories, pleases admirers of the author and signals a crowded gallery and a strong orchestra. James MacArthan’s dramatization, with J. E. Stoddart in a leading role, draws praise for a standout performance as Lu chinks Campbell.
Fragmentary OCR lists division numbers and a series of archaic names and titles including St. Vincent de Eyal, Lucredi Judgee, Dinichters, Lackowim tribe, Bed Men, Knighte of Toney, and local units in Carbondale with references to St. Gears, suggesting a historical regional register or ceremonial roster.
The document records city finances with annual appropriations and expenditures totaling 201 dollars, listing salaries and supplies. It also lists contagious diseases reported, deaths, births, marriages, causes of death, and notes on a local funeral, church program, and public notices.
Crowds fill the house for a brisk melodrama as The Tridiawn opens at the Mathew Opera House tomorrow night. A fundraiser event at Father Mathew Hall on Monday draws patrons for St. Patrick's parochial academy amid local social notes. Mrs J A Fruth hosts Blakely Whist Club’s gathering. Miss Jennie Lovering visits Superintendent Meese. Alex Dodson from Hantock's Creek visits Blakely. residents Willa Evans and Jormyn relatives spend Sunday with local hosts.
The remains of Justice of the Peace Andrew Doles were shipped to Poughkeepsie New York by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad for interment. The Free and Accepted Masons, of which he was a member, led the funeral rites. A vigilance committee in the Sixth ward meets at James hotel for candidate assessments. A Sunday school class and other groups announce upcoming social events and entertainments. A sweepstake shooting match is planned at Enderline’s grounds tomorrow at 1 o'clock, and Taylor Hose Company plans a masquerade ball at Weber's rink on February 6. An evening meeting fixes assessments for the office of Justice of the Peace and other primaries business. A Baptist Young People's Union class and the Young Men’s Christian Association hold gatherings, with local residents involved in various activities.
A fragment reports a Wednesday Bugle Watch at a clock with 1 cent prices, J. W. Peichel visiting Chester for a wine, Irine Dean aged nearly 1 years departs this month for a southern trip with his son's wife Ming, W. A. Dein, and services at Phapidae Church to continue all week. Rev. Wi Fol of Scranton invites attendees to a funeral.
Old Forge Mir Huiford of Peekwille led a quiet service at the home of bet cnuightly. The funeral honors the memory of Bake Boi Kings Pickrell with interment at Maury Emotor locations. Pickrell, born in South Wales, was remembered by family and friends at the Sunday gathering.
A joint borough council and board of health session is planned for Tuesday evening November 14 at 7 40 to discuss funding options for smallpox containment measures. City officials urge prompt attendance. Philip Awatis, notable local figure, seeks Republican nomination for justice of the peace.
The report describes a community gathering at the Snereil Heart and a concert led by Jelin Murphys and Micharl Nearneys with performances by Mike Grabs and Nova Newton. It notes local entertainments, school events, and upcoming meetings, including the Glenyioal Tele and Kor stone colliery workers' pay and a School Board session this evening.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local meeting in Moosic with references to funerals, unveilings, and various named individuals. The garbled lines mix names, places, and dates, producing a disjointed municipal or social notice with no clear sequence or outcome.
A fragment mentions Bronia Quinnie Tablets and a fund tied to money if it falls, with EB. W. Grove’s signature on an exchange box. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable context or complete details.
Industrial notes outline the make-up of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Chorard for today with brief items on January 2 and related entries. Reading shows sporadic lines and fragmented phrases describing items, schedules, and routine updates.
An advertisement argues that dyspepsia warps a man’s face and feelings, portraying Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach ailments. It claims the remedy rebuilds health, dispels temporary tonics, and invalidates substitutes while praising user testimonials.
Savannah Georgia resident Mrs Aaron Medron reports relief after using Pyramid Pile Cure for years of rental and pile troubles. The advertisement claims no pain or harmful ingredients and promotes a full sized treatment sold for 50 cents.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous personal names, places, and scattered phrases. It references clubs or teams like Wildcats and Pistons, along with various personal and organizational mentions and odd dates or figures, but the readable content is highly garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
The article lists various Norfolk rail operations notes including a new water tank project to hold 1908 gallons and planned demolition of an old structure. It mentions appointments such as Fred PB and Woo Horne as chief clerk to the division superintendent and notes staff movements and city work assignments.
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