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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1902

Page

5

Honor For Colonel McComb Named Aide-de-Camp

The Commander in Chief appoints Colonel John McComb as an aide-de-camp on his staff with the rank of colonel. Local Grand Army of the Republic comrades praise his energy and service, noting his strong record in the Department of Pennsylvania and national efforts. The GAR post will meet Saturdays at 2 PM in the Congregational church. all children over six invited.

Grand Army of the Republic John McComb Pennnsylvania McComb Hin McCombs Army of the Republic Otic Achitant Chereral Achitant Chereral, “Ainnenpolia, Millin, Dam. 22. (Og. “Col John McComb Corbondite Deir Bil Torfrance Crond Army of the Republic Mewdire Towler Legion

Fair in Archbald Promises Large Turnout Week of Jan 27

Archbald Hose Company hosts a week long fair starting January 27 drawing crowds from Carbondale and surrounding towns. The Columbia and Mitchell Hose companies recently hosted Archbald guests and plan reciprocal visits as plans finalize.

Archbald Hose

Flood Damages Spark Blame Between City and Delaware and Hudson

The city and the Delaware and Hudson company clash over responsibility for flood damage near the Brooklyn Bridge. Superintendent Rose offered to send appliances to remedy spoiled foods but refused to dispatch workers. Residents say a too-small channel and a dam built below the bridge by the Delaware and Hudson worsen floods, with ice formation also contributing.

Delaware and Hudson Company Brooklyn Bridge Rose

Knights of Father Mathew to host 25th anniversary banquet

The Knights of Father Mathew schedule a February 5 banquet at St Rose hall with elaborate catering by Mul holland Bros and dancing in the Burke building. Mosart orchestra will supply music for the evening as the committee led by M. J. Horan and others coordinates the event.

Knights of Father Mathew Burke Mosart St. Rose Hall Mulholland Bros Horan John Pidgeon Joseph Kilpatrick David L. Walsh Thomas Fr. Connor J. P. Campbell J. Collins

Temperance Legion Holds Large Meeting in City

A local temperance event by the ladies and church groups drew a large attendance with speakers addressing community conduct and social reform.

A Straight Shot Brought About by Accident

A Cedar Falls reader Lucy Rowen writes of improved health after using Grape-Nuts and Digape Noting renewed strength and endurance after years of heat exhaustion and overwork She describes daily use with cold cream in summer and warm cream in winter and endorses the product's effect on her vitality.

Faset Tom Digape Lucy Rowen Cedar Fuile

Ditchburn Dead at Home After City Business Career

C Ditchburn died yesterday afternoon at his Chang street home after a long wholesale business career in the city. Born in Scotland in 1845 he came to the United States in 1860 then moved to Scranton before settling here in 1888. He was a respected Scotsman known for integrity and friendship and leaves a wife and four children with several siblings and a wide circle of colleagues. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.

Campbel Ditchburn Chang Street Ife Ditchburn Ma Oltchburn Joe Mtehburn Seriow Abe Dltehburn Warper Mr. Ditchburn Scothand Weir Diagvid Bradford County York State Scranton John Jessie Alexander Ages Thomas Des Moines James Berniece Pac David Muargerer Jfersonm Order of Odd Fellows

HIAWATHA Well Produced At Grand Opera Totse

A large audience attended the Grand Opera Totse last night for HIAWithie a Trinity church benefit. Notable numbers included Llewellyn Jones and Miss Chirnigan with a varied program of overtures vocal selections scenes and melodies featuring the Voth of Mawatha and the Barrel of Michelualne among others. The cast listed includes Miss Gainigan Miss Cratos and Miss Dalewellsih with a supporting chorus and quartet.

Mitchell Hose Company Special Meeting Tomorrow

A special meeting of the Mitchell Hose Company is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock to consider an invitation to attend the Jury of the Archibald Hose Company.

Mitchell Hose Company Archibald Hose Company

Court Lily No 50 Poff A Diamond Lodge 246

Court records show Lily No 50 Poff A and Diamond Lodge 246 linked to Blellin of Honor. The text references Hoacail 2016 and mentions Wy of A, suggesting fraternal or ceremonial designations within a lodge context.

Court Lily Poff A Diamond Lodge Blilell of Honor

Daily Lestere Tow Towing Fire Alarm Custom

Daily routine notes a fire alarm custom with no tape rung in the afternoon by Mleatrichan Gilleran.

Mleatrichan Gilleran

Unable to determine due to incomplete source text

The fragment notes a performer earning $200, edging a rival by over a hundred dollars and earning congratulations from friends for her success.

Dorri Buckley Burdette Announces Constable Candidacy

Dor rence Buckley Burdette, in his weekly newsletter to The Tribune, announces his candidacy for constable in the Hill section. He cites local discontent with the office and discusses political pressures, including offers to run unopposed for a fee, and notes support from Columbia Jaddies and a rally in Carbondale.

Darrence Buckley Burdette The Tribune Ma Hile Vetera Greenfield Dorle Burdick Union Columbia How Dovrrence Buckley Burdette

Injured Workers at Edgerton Coliery Update

At Emergency Hospital Mirco Monro improved after Thursday injuries from Edgerton colliery. Martin Jordan remains critical and Taoist night remains very weak. Eis cise watchful. Patrick McNulty could face charges if death occurs. Jordan was shot while attempting to enter McNulty's house. A patient admitted yesterday did not appear on the directory. Me slipped on ice on February 20 near Parview street and has fractures.

Mirco Monro Edgerton Martin Jordan Eis Cise Patrick McNulty Menshaiehter Jordan McNulli Briller Lee Fparview Street Sincn

Man Held Overnight After Street Car Incident

Thomas Monk became homesick for a ride on a street car and drank heavily. He boarded a car against regulations, rode until money ran out, and was forcibly ejected after creating trouble for the crew. He spent the night in the city jail.

Thomas Monk Pris Behser Kbin Tom Oity

Every Man His Own Capitalist Lecture Draws Labor Crowd

The stereopticon lecture at the Convocation Hive last evening attracted many labor men. Lecturer Wissley Chiles Lande of Lewiston Maine explored the libel question and the concept of industrial cooperation, presenting studies of labor and capitalists with careful notes and attention.

Wislev Chiles 7 Lande Lewiston Flo Lunde

Wickwire siblings relocate to Jacksonville business stake

I C Wickwire and his sister Miss Mary Huyson departed for Jacksonville Florida to join Mr Wickwire who has run a business there for months Miss Wickwire will stay in Jacksonville while Miss Bryson plans to return home this summer

Prank Carpenter Stock Company Opens at the Ranch

The Prank Carpenter Stock Company opened at the ranch last night at 7. The brisk sale suggests strong interest though opening night crowds were light. Two matinees are planned for Wednesday and Saturday.

Carpenter Stock Company

Jon Maxwell Trips to Carthage in Family Robbery Attempt

Jon Maxwell travels to Carthage Missouri to assault his brother James F and demand money. James F is reported injured with serious wounds and in critical condition.

Jon Maxwell Carthage Missouri James F Alain

Bethel class meeting at the Shannon home

The Bethel class gathered last evening at seven oclock at the home of Mrs William Shannon for their scheduled activities and discussion.

O'¢Lock Wiliam Shannon

Masquerade Social Hosted by Olive Lent Lodge No 18

The Olive Lent lodge No 18 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will hold a masquerade social at the W. W. Watt hall on Friday February gg.

Olive Lent Lodge Order of Odi Fellows W. W. Watt Hall

Miss Gillen Wins Diamond Ring From Columbia House

Miss Gillen succeeded in winning the valuable diamond ring offered by the Columbia House company to the canvasser selling the novel oxy on the 4 ingoth mine city.

Maurgaret Gillen Ino Columbia Hoxe Company Cijjere

Fourth Sunday Epiphany at Paul’s Lutheran Church

Services at Paul’s Lutheran Church on Church Street Ehinger led by the pastor for the Fourth Sunday in Epiphany. Sabbath school listed as 0-304 with the 4 o’clock morning service. A mixed choir will sing as Blige lays practice in preparing for communion.

Change of Life and Mrs Pinkham Advice Featured

An early 20th century column promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for change of life symptoms including hot flashes and nervous distress. It includes testimonial letters from Mrs Bo Satter and notes endorsements, with the church and local notices about votes, social events, and obituaries in Mayfield Clifford and surrounding areas.

Lydia E. Pinkham Bo Satter St., Los Angeles Cal

Milchisiek Sermon Theme Spurs Eternal Kingdom Talk

A sermon centers on Milchisiek portrayed as the Type of Christ serving as High Priest and King of Kings throughout eternity. The message emphasizes eternal sovereignty and priestly authority as foundational to faith and worship.

Christ

Christmas Tree Removed After Fair Disassembly

A Christmas tree placed prominently at Burke's hall was removed yesterday after the fair concluded. Decorations remained in place and will be used or stored by the A PF BF club on Monday.

Injured Archbald Woman Moved Home From Hospital

Alirs Murphy of Archbald injured in a Delaware and Hudson wreck near Levinton was transported from Emergency hospital to her home yesterday. She remains in fragile health but is considered safe to be discharged temporarily.

Alirs. Murphy Archbald Delaware and Hudson Levinton

Bluetus Bros Appeal Over SubDuth Desecration Fine

Bluetus Bros appeal Aldermin Atkinson's five dollar penalty for desecrating the SubDuth. They will pursue the matter in court with attorney Prank Monishean handling the case.

Bluetus Bros Aldermin Atkinson Prank Monishean

Meeting at Berein Baptist Church Tomorrow

The newa meeting at Berein Baptist church tomorrow morning at 9 o clock will be led by F L M Bnedeker.

Newa Berein

Local Visitors Mentioned in Alley Lively Notes

Bulkervon Honestile visitor yesterday. Evins of Wilkes-Barre a Carbondale visitor yesterday. Myre Albert Makeb of Servanton guest of Carbondiade friends. Thome C. Cummloge of Archbald on business yesterday. Miss Hattle Brock of Wilkes-Barre guest of Miss Mune Daley on Salem Avenue. Owen Loftus clerk and wife left yesterday for New York to spend time. Poster left yesterday for Philadelphia. wife to Allentown to visit friends. Richard Burke visiting Baltimore parents on South Alain street. Edward Burke from Brooklyn Street home from Pittsburgh after short stay. He works as a gall vlerk between Pittsburgh and Chicago.

CW. Bulkervon A. A Evins Wilkes-Barre Wis Myre Albert Makeb Servanton Carbondiade Friends Thome C. Cummiloge Archlald Miss Hattle Brock Wilkes-Buyge Mune Daley Bsalem Avenue Owen Loftus New York City Tom Daya Poster Philadelphia Blow Allentown Ricard Burke Bi. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Mes J. PL Burke Bouth Alain Street Edward Burke Brooklyn Street Pittsburg Gall Vlerk Chioago

Priceburg Republican primary slate listed for January 28 1802

The notice names candidates for the Republican primaries in Priceburg on Tuesday January 28 1802. First ward council nominees include John Sirwathy William Roberts and John Davis with terms noted. John Parka is named constable and Breye Frisky is judge of election. Second ward lists Algh constable John VT Griffiths Henry Bean and councilman Conrad Reese. Also named are Schival director Joseph Hull and judge of...

Councll John Sirwathy William Roberts John Davis Constable John Parka Breye Frisky Algh John VT. Griffiths Henry Bean Conrad Reese Joseph Hull

Local church services and community notices

Edward Jackson and Anthony Giroeski oversee the election. Rev. Wilson Bentley preaches at the Primitive Methodist church with a 1.20 pm service on Christ the Fool of His Peoples and an evening 7 pm service. A Bible reading by thirty young men and ten choir selections follow. Sunday school at 2 pm. Mrs Evans of Lincoln street is ill. Lepp from Elizabeth N W moves to Lincoln street.

Edward Jackson Anthony Giroeski Primitive Methodist Church Wilson Bentley Christ Lepp Elizabeth N. W Lincoln Street Mrs. Evans

Jermyn and Mayfield Republicans hold borough caucuses

Republicans in Jermyn met in Enterprise hall with Frank Hemelright presiding and Thomas Hunter as chair. Tellers John B. Griffiths and 1. Dol. Swick announced nominees for Justice of the Peace Term Keifer and auditor Willan Seymour. constable Walter Murray. Ward caucus followed with similar leadership and tellers HH. D. Swick and Frank Winter. Ticket included Conuneimin Averys school director William Nick pattick judge of election Thomas Evans inspector John Mellow low constable Will Snyder. Election contest for inspector produced a tie then Methow won by one vote over Corporal Geear. A branch organization disbanded. members to join George E. Randolph camp No. 9 Carbondale.

Jermyn Enterprise Hall Frank Hemelright Thomas Hunter John B. Griffiths Dol. Swick Justice of the Peace Termin Keifer Willan Seymour Igh Walter Murray HH. D. Swick Frank Winter Conuneimin Io Ol. Averys William Nickpattick Thomas Evans John Mellow Will Snyder Will Park George Griffiths Ballor Methow Corporal Geear Batth Gano George E. Randolph Carbondale Rue Elijah Stephens Fourth Street Iva Ethel Peard Mattie Jones Belle Morcom Eidith Bastlane Olive Adame Mamie Mann Reuma Oakley Marguerite Mann Gladys Waters May Martin Kuna Longman Jennie Reynolds Esther Eastlake Rosa Reynolds Eva Rebbie Floyd Stephens John Adams Aire Joel Morcom Misa Hillda Stephens Key. H. J. Buckingham Wilken Barre

Taylor Events Postponed and Church Services Outline

The Taylor phonograph show at Van Horns hall is postponed to Tuesday. January 28 notes Sabbath services at Methodist Episcopal church with morning and evening preaching, Epworth League, and class meetings. Calvary church hosts Taylor Oratorio Society rehearsal and Calvary Baptist church schedules services. Night school attendance declines. a room is closed. Delaware and Hudson pays workers at Greenwood and 1 and 2 collieries. washery work and Taylor dump progress.

Young Men's Christian Association van Horn Methodist Episcopal Church C. GB. Henry Epworth League Taylor Oratorio Society Calvary Church Calvary Baptist Church Hev Harris Offichiting Sohuilding Delaware and Tudson Company Greenwood Nox Taylor

Nerve Pills Promote Rest as Relief for Strain

Prominent claims of Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills help with nerve wear from overwork and stress. Testimonial from Mrs Joseph Allen of 016 Linden St Scranton says the pills restored sleep and energy after sleepless nights and sluggish kidneys. Available at Matthews Drug Store 220 Lackawanna Ave and dealers for 50 cents per box.

A.W. Chige Beranton Joseph Allien Linden Street Scranton Chase Matthews Rost Lackawanna Avenue A. W. Chase Hcc A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y M.D

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promised Cure All Catarrh Types

An old remedy claims to cure catarrh as a blood disease, not local. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, made from Bloodroot and Buccalypus tree resin, are sold by druggists for 50 cents. The ad asserts internal use removes catarrhal poison and yields rapid relief across head, throat, lungs, and stomach.

Stuart

Holden mine repair pushed to rapid completion

The Holden mine and colliery work is being pushed to rapid completion. Revival services at the Methodist Episcopal church have been well attended under Pastor C B Henry. The Anthracite Glee club will rehearse tomorrow afternoon with all members expected. William Decker of Green Ridge was a business caller yesterday. Prof Gray, ex principal of Dunmore borough School, visited the borough school yesterday. Mrs John Reese of Grove street is seriously ill at home. Mrs James Nash of Union street visited relatives in Pittston yesterday. A Judge is home from a brief New York business trip.

Primitive Methodiat Church Republicana of Masfield Cnucua John McGarty George Onsley John McCarty William Cooley Ozym Dellosyk Corncil Peter Kehart Thomas Holleran P. H Duffy Fred Smith Artesian Hose Company Whitmore Hose Company Weat Mayfield Indianapolis Engine Company Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Sarah Jenkins Thomas Price Cemetery Street Thomas Buchanan Methodiat Episcopal Church William Harvey North Main Street William Duarte California Jermyn Choral Society Daisy B. Hall J. J. Place Mayfield Thomas Scutt Chiurlea Emma William A. Miller Clifford Jesse Wagner Buffalo B. P. Carey D. J. Scutt Carbondale W. A. Miller Holden C, B. Henry William Decker Green Ridge Prof. Gray Dunmore Borough

Local notes from Clark's Green and surrounding area

Carrie Wells attended the wedding of Elsie Carey of Taylor on Wednesday. Trev. Hy Barlate Bast attended the funeral of Rev. William Miller of Clifford on Tuesday. C Cook and family and John F. Smith and wife and daughters visited friends near Tompkinsville on Sunday. Weather has interfered with Methodist church meetings. A T Robinson joined D L & W R R Co at the round house working nights. William Heller and wife returned from visiting relatives near Nicholson.

Carrie Wells Elsie Carey Taylor Hy Barlate Bast William Miller Clifford Mer A. T. Robinson Round House William Heller Nicholson

Peckville Churches Announce Sunday Services and Elections

The Presbyterian church led by H Moon D D lists Sunday services at 9 00 am and 7 00 pm with revival themes All welcome. Peckville Baptist Church under Rev J B Thomas schedules services tomorrow at 10 20 am and 7 pm with subjects The School of Christ and Christianity and Mohammedanism All welcome. Primaries today 4 to 5 pm. Vandervoort Beurdelee expanding ice houses from Miling supply from Poyntelle Mrs Norg Plekeving assists at Jessup post office.

the Presbyterian Church Nev H. Moon D. D Vandervoort & Beurdelee Poyntelle Mre Norg Plekeving Jessup

Local Notices of Social Movements and Farewells

Moosic resident Miss Miuude Smith attended a Friday party at East Stroudsburg. Miss Mutile Minds leaves today for New York to visit friends for two weeks. Miss Sylvia Whiting returned to Syrivenee. Miss Pearl Rehooley died Friday morning of consumption at the home of her mother Mire Shoop in the Winning block. Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder entertained friends for a farewell and Snyder will move to Hammond Indiana leaves Monday morning. Miss Randolph spent Friday evening with Mrs John Robertson on North Mull Street.

Miuude Smith East Stroudsburg Mutile Minds New York Sylvia Whiting Syrivenee Pearl’ Rehooley Charles Snyder Snyder Hammond, Indian

To Cure Grip in Two Days

Lusative Bromo-Quinine remover chase mentioned with W. Grove's signature on the box.

Chase W. Grove

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