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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1902

Page

2

Body of William Morgin Recovered After Drowning

The body of William Morgin, drowned in Cedar Rift near the Delaware river on Friday, was recovered Sunday night. A search party, including George Henton and Albert Rutherford, located the body after a dynamite blast dislodged it. Morgin will be buried at Brookside cemetery after services at the Morgan home at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Charles Lee. The Carbondale High School class of 1902 met to honor him, with plans for resolutions and flowers.

William David Morgin Cedar Rift Delaware River Inet George Henton Albert Rutherford John Morgan Silas McMulley Willie Hwisert Maurice Watt Claude Oliver Mr Owens Forest City Gece Albert Crane Rexford Lathrope Morgan Maurice Svatt Shohala Delaware and Thucheon Erie and Wyoming Valley Division Scranton Salem Avenue Spring Street Charles Lee Het Presbyterian Church Burhil Brookside Cemetery Carbondale High School Carbondale Tennis Club W. W W. Fletcher First Presbyterian Sunday School Cedar West Crane Lathrope Pennsylvania Morgin Toney J. J. Morgan Binghamton Port Jervis

Lordly Cooling Diet Promise From Postum and Grape Nuts

Ad copy extols Postum Food Coffee and Grape Nuts as concentrated foods to prevent heat distress in hot weather. It claims the combination sustains digestion, stabilizes temper, and avoids nervous strain by providing nourishment and comfort through a cool, satisfying breakfast.

Santvary

Hayseed Blinds Chestnut Borough In Northeastern Baseball

A chaotic game report from Chestnut Borough detailing Carbondale and Traceyville rivals, with a large traveling crowd, noisy supporters, and disputed plays. Carbondale suffered a defeat as Northeastern Penna champions were praised for a gentlemanly, scientific effort.

Hayseed Chestnut Borough Traceyville Carbondale Chestnut

Councils Vote On City Lighting Contract Details

In a joint session the councils endorsed the lighting contract with Carbondale Gas for city building illumination and Lackawanna Valley Electric Light for two substations. A motion for a shorter or longer term was challenged, eight to seven against a longer term. Separate actions approved hydrant and crosswalk ordinances and two resolutions on sidewalk work.

Tribune Carbondile Gas Company Lackiwanne Valley Electric Light Company Ordinagees Humphrey Sahm

Fearful live-wire shock at Salem avenue incident

Fred Clock manager of the Postal Telegraph local office was shocked while adjusting lines on a pole near John Gilbert's store at Salem avenue and Church street. A worn insulation caused an abrupt live wire contact, sending a powerful jolt through his body. Clock fell weak but recovered with rest and planned to resume duties later.

Fred Clock Postal Telegraph Company Clock John Gilbert Salem Avenue Church Street Clark

A Week's Fishing Trip Ends For Local Figures

Chief of the Fire Department John J McNulty and merchant John Gibert returned yesterday from a weeklong fishing trip. They described the excursion as one of the most enjoyable and productive outings of the season, highlighting the dauntless effort and camaraderie among the companions.

John J McNulty John Gibert

Leisurely Fishing Tour Returns With Great Haul

A party began in Carbondale, traveled to Ryders Lake in Bunquehanna County for several days of fishing, then moved on to a chain of lakes. The leisurely trip provided vigor and enjoyment, ending with an immense mess of fish brought home.

Carbondale Ryders Lake Bunquehanna County

City Council Passes May Street Fighting Bill After Solicitor Opinion

In a meeting of the select council the bill for street fighting for May was ordered passed after City Solicitor Stuart read an opinion affirming the Lackawanna Valley Electric Light and Power Supply company’s claim. The opinion notes the contract began April and the service from April 1901 to 1902 could be valued, with bills paid, and the contract providing reduced rates in force since the ordinance became law.

Barrett Humphrey Davis Thompson Puething Nealon Kennedy Terrace Wyoming Streets Mannion Battle Avenue Pike Street Select Council Stuart Lackawanna Valley Electric Light and Power Supply Company Hecht Tam

Funeral of Mrs James K Allen in Jersey City

The funeral for the late Mrs. James K. Allen who died Thursday in Jersey City was held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the home of Joseph T. Herbert on South Wyoming street. Rev A T Chaffee pastor of the Methodist church conducted services. Floral offerings were carried by Milo Felts and Jerry Oliver. Interment followed beside her late husband in Maplewood cemetery. Pallbearers were James Nicol T C Robinson John Moon Arnold Dilts L D Wolf and Joseph Vannan.

James K. Allen Jersey City Joseph Tl. Herbert Wyoming Street A. Tf. Chaffee Methodist Church Milo Felts Jerry Oliver Maplewood Cemetery James Nicol T. C. Robinson John Moon Arnold Dilts L. Db. Wolf Joseph Vannan

Pastor Whalen to Spend Summer in Engle’s Mere

Dr. T. J. Whalen pastor of the Korean Baptist church returns from Philadelphia and plans to leave today for Engle’s Mere, Pa. He will again be on the programme with a lecture number and conduct Sunday services. Absent until September 1, he will return for the first Sunday.

T. J. Whalen Korean Baptist Church Philadelphia

Misses Birs and relatives head to Lake Ariel trip

Misses Angela and Eleanor Birs of Washington street leave today for several weeks at Lake Ariel. Thomas R. Duyfee was registered last week at the Oneonta hotel at Harvey's Lake. Arrivals at Penn Hall Crystal Lake include Mr and Mrs C RF Manville and Weith Manville at the Poyntelle house. Mr and Mrs Fred Edwards and child of Scranton stay at Poyntelle. Miss Lena Chapman spent Sunday at Crystal Lake.

Angela Eleanor Birs Washington Street Lake Ariel Thomas R. Duyfee Oneonta Harvey's Lake Penn Hall Crystal Lake C. RF. Manville Weith Mianville Poyntelle House Poyntelle Fred Edwards and Child Scranton Lena Chapman

Boy bitten by dog on Was street by Mill street

Aloysius Campbell four years old son of Mr and Mrs Mark Campbell was bitten on the arm by a dog while approaching a swing at a Mill street residence. The dog owner John Lou king’s dog was dispatched by Patrolman McAndrew after the attack.

Aloysius Mark Campbell Church Street Tie Mill Street John Looking McAndrew

Railroad officials tour inspection on special train

C. Be Naickerbocker of Middletown superintendent of engines and maintenance, P. L. Ewing division superintendent, and H. G. North roadmaster of Ontario and Western railroad visited the city yesterday on a special train for an inspection tour. They returned to Middletown in the afternoon.

C. BE. Naickerbocker Middletown PL Oh. Ewing H. G. North Walton Roadminster Ontario and Western Railvroad

William Clark Funeral Procession Today in City

The remains of William Clark, who died in the southern part of the state, arrived last night. The funeral proceeds from 28 Terrace Street, James Chirk’s home, at 8 o clock to St Rose church, with interment at St Hoge cemetery.

William Clark Wm, Clark James Chirk Terrace Street St. Rose Church St. Hoge Cemetery

Successful Operation on Melvin Rowland in Jermyn

Melvin Rowland of Jermyn underwent surgery yesterday morning performed by Dr. Gillis. The operation was successful and the patient is resting comfortably.

Melvin Rowland Jermyn Gillis

Locomotives Travel Through Town for AT S F Route

Several new locomotives passed through this week for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe road. They originated at the Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia. The Honesdale Crescents game notes credit Bowster with two runs, making five total, while Walter Johnson has been omitted from…

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Bowster Crescents Walter Johnson

Local traveler moves to Kimira for brother’s new parlors

A local resident who had been employed at hotels for years left today for Kimira where his brother runs newly opened parlors. Miss Barah White of South Main Street, a Scott's Commercial Institute graduate, has secured a stenographer and bookkeeper post with contractor A. E. Tiffany.

Kimira Barah White South Main Street Scott's Commercial Institate A. E. Tiffany

Social notes from Honesdale and nearby towns

Sunday visits and illnesses mark a sequence of local social notes. Attorney P M Monaghan spent the day with his family in Honesdale while Mrs Annie Scurry of Wyoming Street improves after a weeklong illness. Others include Miss Edna Goodrich visiting Mrs Thomas Budd and Mrs Maggie Fowler visiting Mrs W T Hubbard.

P.M. Monaghan Honesdale Annie Scurry Wyoming Street P. T. Reilly Scranton Railway Company Tinison House Minees Kathryn Julian Llewellyn Prompton Edna Goodrich Thomas Budd Belmont Street Maggie Fowler Philadelphia W. TL. Hubbard Garfield Avenue Sallry and Hopkine Semanton Thierry Battle Pike Street May Loftus Scranton Coleman Vine Street George Griffiths Genevive Birs Long Island New York City W. M. Lathrop Waterbury Conn

Liberty lodge officers installed by district deputy

District Deputy Watts of Wandling installed officers of Liberty lodge No. 148 Knights of Pythias led by Chancellor commander David Thomas and vice chancellor Andrew Richards. Other posts included prelate George Cudlip, master of work Thomas Price, keeper of records and seals John Adams, master of finance Samuel Lemby, master of exchequer George Pendred, master at arms FP L Depew, inside guard Samuel Waters, outside guard William Veale. The Blesses Virgin sodality reception is set for next Sunday at Sacred Heart church.

Watts Wandling Liberty Lodge Knights of Pythias David Thomas Andrew Richards George Cudlip Thomas Price John Adams Samuel ‘Lemby George Pendred FP. L. Depew Samuel Waters William Veale The Blessed Virgin Sodality Sacred Heart Church Philip Baker Main Street Jones Scranton Yesteray John Gibbs Malin Street Misees Chapmat Preston Badger Cemetery Street Conklin N.Y Charles Meehan East Side W. JH Hazel Buffalo N. Y Mamie Hessler Jessie Winter Wilkes- Barre W. J. Baker Jermyn TH. Moyer Carbondale Crystal Lake Mullalley and Meehan Young Men's Institute Medale and Lestle St. Aloysius

Reception for Blakely church youths and sociable

In Blakely the Blakely Baptist church hosts a reception for the young men and a general sociable with refreshments this evening. Remains of William Clark from Danville prepared for burial by J. W. Sweeney and to be buried in Carbondale.

Blakely Baptist Church Dr. Spencer William Clark Danville J. W. Sweeney Carbondale Ralph Harry Read Philadelphia G. M. Hull Blakely C. Evans Tunkhannock Sarah Edwards Plymouth Willam Berkhelster Andrew Brogan Norwich J. J. Gallagher Jermyn Aire HY. BL Bush Mauch Chunks Mra D. W. Harris Anes Williamson Weaverly Maud McKinley Dunmore Nellie Gallaghy

Ruane Tourist Club Seeks Evening Trolley Party Arrangements

Archbal d residents hold a meeting at Mansion House to plan a trolley ride to Electric City with St Thomas band. Enrollment runs tonight from 7 to 9 40 p m as members decide date. Separate social notes mention visits and outings by local residents and townspeople.

Ruane Mr. Tierney Beranton Healey Bunday Iva Sherwood Raith Bimmons Jermyn Emma, Allen Wilkes-Barre John Dolan M. J. Kane Bundy M. T. Butler Crystal Lake John J. Dougher

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