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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1902

Page

3

Thomas Named Third Ward Alderman by Governor Stone

PRED J. THOMAS received appointment as Third Ward alderman yesterday from Governor Stone via Secretary W. W. Syracuse. The groom, Fred J. Thomas, is a Republican worker known in the city. The bride is Miss Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Carter and a Trinity church choir member. The groom works for the Hendricks company.

Stone Ity Fred J. Thomas The Commonwealth W. W Syracuse John Andrews Episcopal Church William Carter Trinity Church Choir Hendricks Company

Fred J. Thomas Named Successor to Late Alderman Morrison

Fred J. Thomas of Carbondale Pa is appointed to succeed the late Alderman Morrison in Carbondale Third Ward. The governor's commission follows Harrisburg action dated July 14 1902. Thomas, long a key Republican organizer in the ward, will take office today at South Main and Eighth Avenue, joining Knighs of Pythias circles and other local fraternal groups.

Fred J. Thomas Wiliam Morrison William Morrison W. W. Griest Secretary of Commonwealth Carbondale Morrison Mr. Thomas Thomas Harrisburg Erie Carbondale Lodge Knights of Pythias South Main Street Eighth Avenue Tate M. T. Burke G. W. Hughes Squire Tuttle Timothy Gilhool John Nealon

Silas McMullen Promoted to Captain at Pennsylvania Military College

The public smiles on Silas McMullen as he is named captain of Company C at the Pennsylvania Military College. The appointment reflects his high class standing and bright performance, making him a leading officer among a large senior class.

Silas McMullen McMullen Pennsylvania Military College McMuller

Attempted arson at James Clark house on Cottage Street

An unsuccessful forenoon fire attempt occurred yesterday at an unoccupied James Clark home behind Cottage Street near the White Bridge. Kerosene was spread near a door but neighbors halted the blaze by breaking in. no clues on the would‑be arsonist.

James Clark Cottage Street White Bridge

Nuptial Surprise Ties Carbon Dale Pair

Yesterday it became known that Miss Maud Carter of Spring Street and Herbert Wilson of Belmont Street were wed in a quiet ceremony. The event marks another nuptial surprise among Carbon Dale youth.

Carbondale Maud Carter Spring Street Herbert Wilson Belmont Street

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praise

A prominent farmer near Indianapolis endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says it has saved his life multiple times and is the best medicine on earth, worth keeping a bottle in the house. Available from all druggists.

W. &. Landers Indianapolis Ind Chamberlain

Sad Obsequies Mark Death Of Willan D Morgan

Obsequies marked the burial of Willan D Morgan after a Delaware trip ended in tragedy. Services at the Morgan residence included floral tributes, remarks by Rev. Charles Lee, and a choir singing favorites of the deceased. Burial was at Brookside cemetery with several pallbearers and flower bearers named.

Willan David Morgan Delaware Morgan Lincoln Avenue Spring Street Carbondiala Presbyterian Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church W. M. Clark A. P. Thomas H. F. Clark Albert Estabrook Mr. Lee Earth Lee Siid Jesus Christ Brookside Cemetery Silas McMullen John Morgan Claude Oliver Albert Rutherford Rexford Talthrope Albert Crane Frederick Berry Dean Bassett William Swigert Maxwell Shepherd Russell Jones Tyft Surdam Forest City Port Jervis

Miller as Player Tales Spark Local Controversy

A Chestnutville commentary accuses Billy Miller of false residency and pay for play with Honesdale and Carbondale, claiming he traveled from Port Jervis to join the game, earned extra money, and was thus a professional. The piece cites the Port Jervis Mirror for confirmation and presses for more proof.

Honesdale Chestnutville Billy’ Miller Allen House Brundage Miller Carbondale Port Jervis Delivick Erie Gallagher

Carbondale Works On New Duffy Field Diamond

A crew under Ned Gordon will start scraping sod and filling gullies at Duffy's field this morning to relocate the diamond. Abe Salem to erect a new back-stop. Dieschers may be installed. The right field will bend toward the center, easing ball retrieval from the ravine as Carbondale prepares for matches against Susquehanna, Port Jervis, and local teams with support needed for equipment and field improvements.

Duffy's Field Ned Gordon Gang of Men Abe Salem Diesehers Center Feld Carbondale Susquehanna Port Jervis Lake Lodore Miller Honesdale Never Sink Hose Company Carbondallans Tappan Crescents Eood Mineger Dittvick Iiven Darkey Miller

Local Happenings Highlight Recoveries and Community Notices

Morgan Thomas treasurer of the Carbondale pool board shows marked improvement after months of illness and enjoys a drive with his son in law Aldermin Brad Thomas. Dr. Frederick B. Shields of San Antonio visits his parents in town, while Dr A F Gillis renovates his Park Place office. Post office list adds several names awaiting mystery addressees.

Morgan ‘Thomas Carbondale Pool Board Severl Aldermin Brad Thomas Mr. Thomas Crystal Like Martin Butler and Archbald Frederick B. Shields San Antonio Texas Shields Southwest Tie Southern Pacific Raiload A. F. Gillis Park Place C. H. Alexander Melvin Bundy Mathew Clark Thomas Clift Homer M. Deer Ray Delafontaine Thos J. Lamb John Miles Wm. Moody William Spillane

Princess Viroqua Endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

Dr P Viroqua of Lansing Michigan extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for ovarian trouble barrenness and womb ailments. She claims it prevents surgeries and aids mother and daughter health. A note warns of a 96000 forfeiture if testimonial not genuine and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Dean Mra Putkataw Lydia E. Pinkham Princess Viroqua

The Passing Throng Delights Scranton Visitors

A long list of visitors and residents leave for and gather in Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Miss Bessie Robinson Miss May Clear Miss May Horan Miss Francis Boland Miss Tissie Fox and many others visiting relatives or spending the summer in Ocean Grove Asbury Park and Lake Crystal. Local residents travel to Schenectady Syracuse Cleveland and Wilkes Barre for short stays.

Bessie Robinson Cherry Avenue Susquehanna May Clear Elizabeth N. C Leydla Campbell Canaan Street May Horan Scranton Elia Elizabeth Horan Scott Street Francis Boland Nellie Campbell Chireh Street Tissie Fox South Malinetrest Chlowes Sixth Avenue Binloe Taylor Bulem Mules Mra T. B. Vannan Thomas Courtright Park Place Schenectady N. Y Fannie Rena Daley Washington Street Ocean Grove Charles Johnson Asbury Park Mary Gilligan Wilkes-Barre Martin Gallagher Pike Street P. Hallock Cleveland Thabelle Watt North Church Street Syracuse D. W. Humphrey J. J. Rilegberuth Crystal Lake F. A. Bell W. G. Scurry Kiklake A. H. Haslam Carbondale Misa Ethel Oaterstrauss New York City Brooklyn Street W. W. Bronson C. W. Perkins Ocean Dircve

Inventory at Midyear Sale Reduces Damaged Goods

The store announces a strict semi annual stock check and broader sell off of broken lots before July 16 inventory entries. Goods priced to avoid post inventory reductions will be cleared today through Wednesday, with many lots sold immediately and some not printed in the papers.

The Really Lowest Prices Known to Scranton Store Promise

A Scranton store touts a half year of prospering business with high quality focus and growing market reach. It emphasizes cooperation with customers, continued ideals, and a commitment to be a style setter offering exclusive items and vast everyday merchandise at low prices.

Scranton

Robbery at Ontario and Western Depot Ends in Narrow Escape

Three youths attempted a window entry at the Ontario and Western depot, securing a small amount of money before fleeing toward Archboute. Police suspect New York City youths as the culprits, while residents report other local mischief and health concerns. One woman, Mrs. Albert Caves, was hospitalized after distress. telegraph evidence and local officials are handling the aftermath.

Ontario and Western Perkel Arelboute Bliere Wood New York City Albert Caves South Mit Street Shushaniu Micaile Cawley Ata Thairris Routh Scranton William Walker Muaytiek Chapman

Cornell boosts electric plant with new incandesent machine

The village council awarded Rumney Electric Company a contract for 8475 dollars to install a new incandesent electric machine expected to begin work in about a week. Other bids from General Electric and Westinghouse were reviewed during the meeting. The town also planned to survey a proposed grade on Delaware Street with a civil engineer, while hose for the fire department was deferred. A church reception and local social news filled the rest of the evening.

Potice Kologo der. Graves Board of Health Dietar Denar Fourth Street Father Wish Policw Cromme Elureh Art John Fagan Turyey’s Lake Cornell Ecole Cers Rumney Elecment Company General Tectric Compeony Westinghouse Company Chile Delaware Street Blakely Baptist Chirch Spencer Mike Lan Jenkins Providence Hivin Jones Greenfield Northun William Matthews William Widdowfeld New York

Jessup Borough Council Meeting Notes June Bills

The Jessup borough council met with all members present except Costell and Vletcher. Minutes were read and approved. June bills totaled $8195.00 for various officials and services including police, auditor, and water. The street committee reported progress with Railroad Street and was assigned a follow up letter.

Costell Vletcher Vent Street John Fagin Bk. A Soctolomy Commell Peck T Amber Company Frank Rogay Dd. J. Judge Ft. Michaels BP. Costello Dr. J. Hagan Policeman Bell Moosle Water Company John Brown Dy. Vandorn DP. J. Byrne

Evans Sails from job search to Cambrian Steel mine fees

M. D. Evans, who left three weeks ago to seek work, is connected to the Cambrian Steel company mine fees at Jolinetown Ta. Evans helped rescue workers after the Belling St mine disaster. Local sports note: Hickory basketball team beat the Married Men's club Manila 18 to 7. Numerous social items follow including visits, travels, and family notices across town.

M.D. Evans Cambrian Steel Company Jotinetown Evans Belling St Hickory Manila Dowitht Tarthvog Edgars L. B. Thomson Priceburg Alon Iy Grimes Colorado Mise Jennie Price Winola Main Birect Jonnie Price Watkin Jones Lunedhall Harry Smith Beranton Newton Main Street Hull Kingston Mra William Day North Majin Stroes Mies Minnie Love Moscow Robert Burleigh Muinstvoet

Arch Bald Miss Sarah O Connoy Visit In Seranton

Arch Bald Miss Sarah O Connoy visits Seranton with J. Wt. Whitewis and a Scranton business caller on Monday. Miss Rose McDonnell of Dunmore is mentioned in the same note.

Sarah Oconnoy Seranton J. Wt Whitewis Business Caller Scranton Monaday Rose McDonnell Dunmore

Local residents and visitors noted in brief mentions

Mrs. P. J. Manley and daughter Nellie visit relatives at Latin while Helen Battenberg, the postmistress, takes a vacation at Wilkes-Barre. Edina Klees of Scranton visits town. Mrs. William Callaway and Bertha Callaway call in Carbondale. Mrs. Thomas Henley and Joe Henley prize in Corbondale yesterday. Mia. Andrew Campbell and Mrs. P. J. Coolican drop by Scranton. Justus Rishon trips to Jermyn. W. J. Gilroy heads to Beranton for business yesterday.

P. J. Manley Nellie Helen Battenberg Wilkes-Barre Edina Klees Scranton William Callaway Bertha Carbondale Thomas Henley Joe Mia Andrew Campbell P. J. Coolican Justus Rishon

Taylor lodge officers installed and church fire disturbs town

Nimblem division of Sons of Temperance installed their newly elected officers with District Deputy Isaac J. Davis presiding. A flashlight portrait followed as refreshments and phonograph entertainment delighted members. Nearby a fire at Calvary Baptist church prompted buckets and quick response. Meanwhile local unions sent reps to Indianapolis. several residents attended gatherings and visits, with various members traveling and hosting guests.

Nimblem Division Sons of Temperance Isaac J. Davis Reese Mary L. Howells George Edmonds Margaret 8. Thomas Herbert Hall David Heese Calvary Baptist Church Century Taylor Linge Mowers Thomas Frances James Shea M. J. Dialew Indianapolis Pyne Taylor Archibald Reds Old Forge Riverside Mieses Julia Anna Burns Grovestreet Ilelen Ryan Dalton Harry Howell Brice Ward Harry Reese Girard Enolloge Philadelphia Taylor Lodge Knights of Phil United Ming Workers of America Jones’ Hall Joseph J. Jones David Union Street Glens Falls Thoms Moses Pittsburg Jones Pembro W. Va Charles Jones Main Street

Geyser at Rotorua Thunders With 900 Foot Explosions

Tremendous explosions at the Waimauga geyser in Rotorua reach heights around 800 to 900 feet as witnessed by exclusive Associated Press coverage from Wellington dated July 11. Local observers report repeated eruptions and dramatic column rises.

Wellington New Zealand Waimauga Geyser Rotorui

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the News of Carbondale J. Thomas Silas M’mullen William. D Dittrich Dittrick All Honesdale Hayseed Carbondiale Chestnut Fieres Iisten McAndrew Heseling Balla Mc-Andrew Hevsling Hessling Duffy Nelaware & Hudson Preight Ruel Halvpion Bhonesdale George Nichols Frank White E. Stephens Carrie Styles Mark Wellington Mabel Rose Drummond Avenue Catskill Mountains William Hall High Street Moyer Graves W. J. Baker Baker Jermyn Mary Jenkins Charles Meehan Joseph Murrin Henry Langman Wiliam Langman Samuel Langman Ishpening Mich Thomas Boundy Nellie Boundy Klondike Boundy Princess Viroqua, M. D Connolly Wallace Onton Connolly & Wallace Ance Jermyn and Mayfield Peckville
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