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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1902

Page

2

Memorial services for Hon William Morrison in Carbondale

The late Hon William Morrison is honored with a double memorial this week. Carbondale Knights of Columbus will hold a public memorial Friday with music a requiem calling of the roll and a eulogy by a close associate. A high mass of requiem will be sung Saturday at St Rose Church for Mr Morrison.

William Morrison Carbondale Counch Knights of Columbus Thomas Clark Archbald St. Rose Church Morrison

Appointment for Dr. Charles Bridgett at home visit

Dr. Charles Bridgett latest graduate from Medico Chirurgical hospital is visiting his mother Mrs. Catherine Bridgett on Carte avenue. He has secured two hospital surgeon appointments, a notable achievement. He has been appointed as surgeon at the

Chas. Bridgett Charles Bridgett Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Catherine Bridgett Carte Avenue Bridgett

Coffee's Weight on Old Age Testimony Stresses Postum Benefits

North Carolina public schools superintendent C Wright testifies about his mother once a heavy coffee drinker. After switching to Postum he notes relief from heart trouble fatigue and stomach issues. He says the family also benefited and that his mother improved greatly.

C. Wright North Carolina Ayub Postum

Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Appointment In Philadelphia

The article notes Dr. Bridgett will fill the appointment at the Medico-Chirurgical hospital and at Blocksley, drawing on the hospital practices at both institutions. It highlights his anticipated success and urges readers to vote in the congressional primary tomorrow between 4 and 7 PM at regular polling places.

Vole

After Fourteen Years at Berean Baptist

Rev Dr Spencer received a cordial welcome from the Berean Baptist congregation marking long and valued ties with Baptist interest in the city. The service saw a large attentive audience as he preached a forceful sermon reflecting his decades of pastoral work and esteem within the Blakely Baptist church.

David Spencer D. D Berean Baptist Church Spencer Blakely Baptist Church

Obituaries: William Bone and Hannah Coughlan

William Bone of Carbondale died at home on Cemetery Street after six months of pulmonary illness. He was born in Cornwall Mag in 1860 and worked at the Delaware and Hudson car shops. Survived by wife a son two brothers Rev John Bone and Michard and sister Mrs E J Pethrick. Funeral at Cemetery Street with Rev A F F Chaffee officiating. Interment Maplewood cemetery. Hannah Coughlan grandmother of Mrs W W Pletcher died in Harford Susquehanna County after paralysis last Monday. She lived seven years with Dr and Mrs W W Fletcher in Carbondale. Survived by son Merritt Coughlan and daughter Mrs Julian Estabrook. Services at Harford home at one, burial Harford cemetery. William O Malley fif teen months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward O Malley died Friday and was buried at St Rose cemetery Saturday.

William Bone England Carbondale Cemetery Street Mr. Bone Cornwall Mag Delaware and Hudson John Bone Mayfield Michard South Canaan E. J. Pethrick A. FF. Chaffee Maplewood Cemetery Hannall Coughlan W. W. Pletcher Harford Susquehanna County Merritt Coughlan Julian Estabrook Nstabrook Mr. Hawkins Congregational Church Harford Cemetery William O'Malley Edward O'Malley Devine Avenue St. Rose Cemetery

Will Elect Teachers At School Board Meeting

The school board will hold a meeting tonight to elect teachers for the coming year. All current teachers are expected to be reappointed except Miss Lucy Joslin whose resignation due to her mother’s frail health creates an uncertain vacancy.

Lucy Joslin Misa Joslin

Local unions and civic groups meet school board agenda

Belect Cornell Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows Typographical Union No 200 Federal Union No 7204 Branch 163 National Association Letter Carriers Young Men's Institute Patriotic Order Sons of America Barbers Union gather to discuss school board matters and community concerns.

Belect Cornell Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows Typographical Union Federal Union Branch National Association Letter Carriers Young Men's Institute Patriotic Order Sona of America Barber's Union

Editor Gritman Seeks Rest at Lake Poyntelle Bass Fishing

Gritman Evening Leader managing editor spends days at Lake Poyntelle seeking mountain retreat. He enjoys bass fishing at the well stocked lake and nearby lakes in the vicinity.

Gritman Evening Leader Lake Poyntelle

Finals Set For Tennis Tourney Between Paul And Swigert

The finals in the tennis tournament will be played today between Mr. Paul and Mr. Swigert. Widespread speculation surrounds who will win the prizes.

Paul Mr. Swigert

Anniversary Mass for Mrs Murphy Planned at St Rose

A month’s mind service for the late Mrs Murphy will be held this week at St Rose Church. The anniversary mass is scheduled for Friday morning at 7 30 o clock.

Visitors flock to Crystal Lake as crowds grow

Crystal Lake drew a full quota of visitors yesterday led by a local party from the city including Mrs. Patrick Early and Miss Elizabeth. The gathering highlighted a busy day with many residents enjoying the lake scene.

Crystal Lake Patrick Early Elizabeth

Notable Guests At Pittston Gathering Include Local Figures

Attendees listed include Mame Early John Barry Victor Early and their guests Misses Mary and Teresa O Malley from Pittston Professor W A Scott Mr and Mrs George Mille Patrick McCann and Miss Mary McCann Misses Elizabeth Moyles and Nellie Farrell posing for a group event.

Mame Early John Barry Victor Early Mary and Teresa O'Malley Pittston W. A. Scott Mia George Mille Patrick McCann Slater Mary McCann Elizabeth Moyles Nellie Farrell

Carbondale Knights of Columbus Dedication Night

The Carbondale council Knights of Columbus opens its new McAndrew building on South Malin street with the first degree ceremony for a large class of candidates. District Deputy W F Shein of Scranton will lead military exercises with support from Scranton council officers.

Carbondale Council Knights of Columbus Scranton W. F. Shein Scranton Council McAndrew Malin Street

Dance at Honesdale Invitation for CarbondaleYouth

Invitations have been received by Carbondale youths for a social dance at the Central theatre Honesdale tomorrow evening under a circle of Maple City Indies. Miss Elizabeth Ryan and other young ladies are patronesses.

Carbondale Central Theatre Honesdale Maple City Elizabeth Ryan May Finnerty Sadie Minnie O'Connell Sadie Coleman Margaret Reilly Johnnie Drumm May Campbell Gertrude Reilly Grace Clark Elizabeth Shanley

Wheeler and Munn Start Delaware Wheeling Tour

Dr. H. C. Wheeler and C. R. Munn, publisher of the Saturday Review, began a wheeling tour Saturday evening at 6 22. They traveled over the Delaware and Hudson to Honesdale then Hawley Lackawaxen and Shohola Glen, then followed the Delaware to Delaware Water Gap. They plan to return by train over the Lackawanna and reach home tomorrow.

H. C. Wheeler C. RR. Munn The Saturday Review Delaware and Hudson Honesdare Hawley Lackawaxen Shohola Glen Delaware Delaware To Delaware Water Gap Lackawanna

Talented Scranton Soprano Delights Berean Church

Miss Ruth Beddoe daughter of Dr G Beddoe of Scranton sang That Beautiful Land on High at the Berean Baptist church morning service. Her rich contralto voice and faultless interpretation mark her as a singer with promise to occupy a conspicuous place in the city. Congregation looks forward to another appearance.

Ruth Beddoe Scranton Berean

Musical service replaces Sunday sermon at Trinity church

Trinity church forgoes the Sunday evening sermon in favor of a musical service. Last night’s debut under Organist Llewellyn Jones featured Fred J. Widiminger on violin with organ solos and quartette pieces including My Heavenly Home. Future programs will be announced each Saturday.

Trinity Church Llewellyn Jones Fred J. Widiminger Tours Herbert Greig Home Cowen

Elks Carni val Draws Central Theatre’s William Silverstone

Familiar Carbondalans and Scranton residents greeted the Elks carnival with lively crowds last week. Manager William J. Silverstone of the Central Theatre Honesdale handled ticket sales, and his work was praised as well done.

Carbondallans Scranton William J. Silverstone Central Theatre Honesdale Billy The Elks

Boys form athletic association on Balem and Lincoln avenues

A group of boys from Balem and Lincoln avenues organize an athletic association led by Walter Frick. They maintain exercise facilities with trapeze, horizontal bars, rings and jumping standards and meet daily to follow their program with parental support.

Balem Lincoln Avenues Walter Frick

Well Located Dennis Gihool Visits Carbondale

Dennis Gihool, a young Carbondale man visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dennils Gilhool on Brooklyn street, is noted for his success after moving to Philadelphia two years ago to work as a stenographer for a large directory publishing firm.

Dennis Gihool

Hope Realized After One Bottle Recovered Traveller

In 1889 Oklahoma settlers faced harsh water and heat leading to severe diarrhea. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in a life saving dose. Relief followed within hours and the patient slept soundly after days of agony. For sale by all druggists.

Oklahoma Fortune All Druggista

Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Scranton Man's Backache

A Scranton resident recounts relief from persistent backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says hours on his feet caused intense pain until the remedy cured him. his wife also used the pills with good results. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Scranton Philip Garver Lackawanna and Penn Avenues Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Directory Staff Appointment Marks New Responsibility

The subject has advanced himself to a responsible position on the directory staff, signaling recognition of his abilities and a shift in duties within the publication. This move places him in a key role overseeing staff coordination and information flow.

Murphy Returns to Bayonne Herald After Home Leave

Matthew J. Murphy, a noted Carbondale newspaper man, resumed his duties last evening at the Bayonne New Jersey Herald after several days at his city home. Friends and former colleagues report he has met with merited success since leaving Carbondale.

Matthew J. Murphy Bayonne N. J Herald Murphy Carbondale

Carbondale Lawn Social At Law Residence

Misses Lorine and Nellie Cross of Carbondale and Misses Gertrude and Edith Taylor of New York entertained many young friends on the lawn at the Charles Law residence on Luzerne avenue Wednesday afternoon. The social event featured gatherings of local youths in a casual lawn setting.

Charles Law Luzerne Avenue Lorine Nellie Cross Carbondale

Dime Social at Mrs May’s Home on High Street

A dime social will be held tomorrow evening at the residence of Mrs. H. E. May on High street. Mrs. May and Miss Elizabeth Edwards will oversee the event under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church with refreshments and entertainment.

H. E. May High Street May Elizabeth Edwards Ladies' Aid Society First Presbyterian Church

Judson Gelutt Takes Post in Carbondale Move to Terrace Street Home

Judson Gelutt of Uniondale arrives in Carbondale as successor to Captain Thomas Murphy of the International Correspondence Schools. He has rented Alder man Baker’s Terrace street dwelling and will move his family there this week.

Judson Gelutt Uniondale Carbondale Thomas Murphy International Correspondence Schools Alderman Baker Terrace Street

Saint Rose parish ends mass until September start

With the celebration of high mass in St. Rose church yesterday, this service ends until the first Sunday in September. Mass will be celebrated as usual at 10 30 o clock each Sunday, but it will be a low mass with no sermon. Sunday school has also been closed for the summer.

St. Rose Church

Berean Baptist Church Sets 8 PM Annual Meeting

The Berean Baptist church holds its annual meeting at 8 oclock this evening. All members and the congregation should attend as business reports will be presented, trustees and other officers elected, and new work plans discussed.

Berean Baptist Church

Dr. Janes Clune Leaves for South Africa

Dr. Janes Clune departed Saturday for Newark New Jersey after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Clune on Dundaff street He will sail for South Africa on July 16 and be away for three years with the trip set as his long term assignment.

Janes Clune Newark N. J John Clune Dundaff Street South Africa Dr. Clune

Crowded Social Roundup Visits and Guests

Miss Catherine Monahan was a visitor in Green Ridge yesterday. Several locals host and guest exchanges include Misses Florence Harrison Grace and Bertha Hathaway from Paynetille and Miss Louise Brown of Albany visiting Salem avenue. The piece also notes visits by Mr and Mrs KE Davis and Lissle J Davis from Scranton, George Becker from Carbondale, Dr and Mrs Preston of Scranton, and Rev F Harper of Barre Canada en route home after European study. Be sure to vote.

Catherine Monahan Green Ridge Florence Harrison Grace Bertha Hathaway Paynetile Louise Brown Albany N. Y Nellie Gallaghy Salem Avenue Alice Burr Binghamton Jadwin Birkett Street Grace Ham Honesdale Laura Burr Lincoln Avenue KE. F. Davis Lissle J. Davis Scranton William Morgan George Becker Carbondale Preston Hard Garfield Avenue Clark Lackawanna Valley

Borough Council Meeting Tonight Amid Health Updates

The borough council holds a regular meeting this evening. Frank Hemelright has recovered from pneumonia and can go outdoors. John W. Jones remains ill at home, and Archie Lewis, once with small pox, will be discharged tomorrow with only one exposure case reported. Clarence Blakeslee visits from New York. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kirlin visit their daughter in Scranton. A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Thomiun Parry. Funeral attendees from Jermyn mourn Peter G. Rolls in Peckville. Henry Meyers visits relatives in Oxford, New Jersey.

Frank Hemelright John W. Jones Fourth Street Archie Lewis Clarence Blakeslee New York G. A. Kirlin South Scranton John F. Nicholson Main Street Aiittle Thomiun Parry West Mayfield Jermyn Peter G. Rolls Peckville Henry Meyers Bacon Street Oxford, N. J

Mists Mamie Lawler Dies at 16 in Sanderson Street Home

Mamie Lawler age 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Lawler of Sanderson Street died at their home at 2 am Saturday of heart disease. She leaves two brothers and a sister. Funeral rites will be held tomorrow with a requiem high mass at St Patrick Church and interment in West Side cemetery.

Mamie Lawler Dennis Lawler Sanderson Street St. Patrick’s Church West Side Cemetery Joseph Wisely Michael Lennon Annie Rielly Carbondale M. J. Burke Park Place Dunmore Street Rose Canavan West Scran

Social Roundup The town greets visiting residents and locals

On Saturday Andrew Farrell hosted at Dunmore street while W L Van Buskirk stayed at his Taylor home. Mr and Mrs FB Gebhard of Jermain visited I W Patten on Delaware street. Officer Daniel Thomas from Wilkes-Barre visited, Miss Cora Jones from Forest City spent time with friends, Mrs Joly Ferguson visited Archbald relatives, Miss Annie Golden of Providence called on friends. Be sure to vote.

Annie Golden Providence

Choir Plans September Cantata at Methodist Church

The Methodist church choir and volunteers prepare a September cantata led by the chorus of more than forty singers. Patronesses include Mrs. J. S. Custard and others as rehearsals begin weekly for the upcoming performance. Be sure to vote.

Chhoir Methodist Church Our Town Custard Mie Wiliam P. Litts Ward B. Parker L. M. Potter J. A. C. Stone George P. Myers John Shippey Anna M. Smith Idella TP. Swift Tightman Dalley Robert Cameron H. B. Koons Cordelia Alger Ditesman- Walker Byron Akerley F. J. Walker F. M. Moyer FE. Merrill

Death of William Powell Prompts Local Notices

William Powell a respected resident of Road Street died after a brief illness. Survived by a wife and children including Mrs. William Griffiths Mrs. Morgan Griffiths Mrs. John Griffiths and sons Thomas Henry and William Powell. Dunmore fire companies planned Riverside grounds activity. Reds to West Beranton for a contest tied to mine inspector election. Various town residents noted visiting relatives and vacations with names and places such as Clark's Summit Moscow Concord Net and Jermyn. Powell Sr of Railroad Street was reported dangerously ill.

William Powell Road Street William Griffiths Morgan Griffiths John Griffiths Thomas Henry Taylor Hose Company Independent Five Company Dunmore Reds West Beranton Davids. Rice Gon. Bart Clark's Summit W. W. Watkins Peckville John R. Johns Norma Hector Liggle Hodge Martin Harris Moscow John Watkins Hadward Harry Miss Mranvis Concord Net Henry Powell Union Street Jermyn William Powell, Sr Railroad Street D. W. Mack Bunbury Smith and Howard Nanticoke James Clarey Oak Atreet

Local visitors and relatives noted in Scranton and nearby towns

Archbal d Mrs EB Williams returned from a visit with relatives in Scranton. John Dorflinger of White Mills visited friends in town. H Linderman of Luzerne spent Sunday with his parents on Laurel. Miss Clara Niemeyer of Scranton visiting relatives in town. W Davenport spent Sunday in Bing ham. Mr William Blake and children returned from a visit with Mrs Blake's mother at Green Ridge.

EB. Williams Scranton John Dorflinger White Mills H. ©. Linderman Lugerne Laurel Sarees Clara Niemeyer Scranoa Davenport Bingham Mre William Blake Sire

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the News of Carbondale Edward Burke Ung J. J. Griffin Bishop Hoban St. Roxe Father Burke T. &. Coffey W. G John Dunne West Scranton Philip Finley Rochester Bernard O'Byrne Christ Canaan Father Griffin Mo J. O'Rourke John W. Holmes M. E. Loftus T. J. Kelly Mra John J. Loftus May O'Boyle Kitty John Godwin R. Rourke Ellen Mahon J. W. Cummings Olyphant Rose Poyntelle C. R. Munn An Athletic Association Sentinel Gebe Mont Connolly & Wallace Carbondalians Dime Social Berean Baptist Annual Meeting James Clune Havana Aaa Imperial Cigar CO Cubanola Cigars Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor
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