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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

3

Wild Black Snake Captured In Carbondale Incident

Miss Katie Cronin was seized by a black snake that coiled around her arm on Upper Canaan Street. Neighbor John Proctor freed her, captured the eight foot reptile, and displayed it in his incubator at the Proctor home for public viewing.

Carbondale Katie Cronin Upper Canaan Street John Proctor Canaan Street Miss Cronin Harry Proctor Mr. Proctor Proctor Fifth Ward

Measles Epidemic Worsens With New Local Cases

The mild epidemic of measles, previously noted in The Tribune, is spreading with several new cases reported this week. Three new cases were recorded at the Board of Health office, located at the Pott's home on Jef.

the Tribune Board of Health Office Pott Jef

Cross Fire on Coffee Users Leads Two to Quit Coffee

Mrs W A Bowers from Franklin Indiana shares how Postum helped her husband Flusbund after years of dyspepsia headaches and stomach trouble from coffee. They switched gradually then entirely, reporting improved health and freedom from headaches and heartburn.

Franklin Pia Flusbund Ee Aeeaa Panera W. A. Bowers Brest

Street Precautions Affected Several Homes

The Cliff house on Cliff avenue and the Signal home on Dundaff Street join Freys street in receiving sanitary precautions. Policeman Moffitt reports all steps taken under the law. Happily the cases are mild with no dangerous effects observed.

Freys Street Cliff Avenue Signal Home Dundaff Street Moffitt

Miss Annie Malloy and Henry Rordans Wed at St Rose

An early morning wedding took place at St Rose Church as Miss Annie Malloy of Greenfield Avenue and Henry Rordans of Elizabeth New Jersey were married by Very Rev T F Coffey V F G at 620 AM. Bridesmaid Miss Sarah Lingan and groomsman Anthony OMalley attended. The couple left by Delaware and Hudson for a New Jersey visit and New York before settling in Carbondale.

St. Rose Church Annie Malloy Greenfield Avenue Henry Rordans Elizabeth N. d T. F. Coffey Sarah Lingan Fallbrook Street Anthony O'Malley Pike Street

Missionary Society To Meet In Forest City

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Honesdale district will hold three sessions in Forest City Church starting tomorrow at 10 AM. Rev. R. L. Clark welcomes delegates with programs including devotions by Mrs. C. W. Todd, reports by officers, and talks on India and missionary work with Miss Miranda Croucher’s letter from China. Officers include President Mrs. M. Q. Meaker and Secretary Mrs. J. Johns. lunch and refreshments provided by Forest City auxiliary.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Honesdale Forest City Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society R. L. Clark C. W. Todd Carbondale Floree Butler B.D. Long R. J. Clark Watchman Hi. P. Woodward M. D. Fuller Hubert F. Clark Alves C. M. Solgel M. Q. Meaker Pierce Butler J. Johns C. HW. Newing A. F. Chaffee Forest City Auxiliary

Two Successful Musical Events Highlighted by Local Recitals

Monday evening featured two well attended musicales. At Hayden Evans home on Laurel street Mrs. Arthur Long of Scranton performed with Miss Via Jones and Mrs. Frank Brundage delivering acclaimed vocal numbers. A reception at John J. Simpson’s River street home followed with a varied program including solos by Mrs. Long Miss Black Robert Gardner Ralph Williams and I Val Hollenbeck.

Hayden Evans Laurel Street Arthur Long Scranton Evans John J. Simpson River Street The Musicale Simpson F. H. Woodworth Susan Black Robert Gardner Miss Bowman Ralph Williams I. Val Hollenback Miss Black Mr. Williams Val. Hollenbeck

Young William Walker Returns Then Heads to Potter County

William Walker, a well known local youth, returned yesterday from Massachusetts to his home and will depart today for Costello in Potter County. During his absence he visited leading New England towns and also New York City and Philadelphia.

William Walker Massachusetts Costello Potter County Mr. Walker New England New York City Philadelphia

Social Circle Praises Prospective Bride

The Friends of the Prospective Bride commend her prominent, admired place in society and her kind character within the social circle.

Masters of Dancing Delegation Heads to New York Convention

William Collins, renowned master of dancing, sails Sunday to attend the National Association Masters of Dancing of the United States and Canada convention in New York City. The ten day event includes a normal school of dancing with Del Sarte system instructors and demonstrations at Mc Donald's Knickerbocker Dancing Academy on Fourteenth Street.

William Collins New York City National Association United States Canada McDonald's Knickerbocker Dancing Academy Fourteenth Street Metropolis Colling Buffalo

Delaware and Hudson men stay at posts in coal strike

Four Delaware and Hudson engineers remain at work while others refuse to come out. Pumps operate and other company workers double as firemen. Local United Mine Workers officials hope nonstriking men will soon walk out, aiming for only extra-press men by week’s end.

Delaware and Hudson United Mine Workers Delaware and Hudson Company

List of undelivered mail at Carbondale post office 1902

June 4 1902 list shows remaining letters for many individuals including John R Davis Dr R S Fairchild Ellaworth Gardner Loftus Franks T Gennessy John Gillespie Levi Gleason Prof W P Gregory David Herman Charles Hunt William P Jones Walter Lyng Michael McCann B T Michael Raymond A Pierce Thomas Morgan James P Quinn Jr Walter Winfield Mary Gavin May Beall Kramer M D Mia John Barredt Mrs Lillie E Barriger Mrs Emma Lee Mrs Effie Wayman the Misses Bullard Miss May Lewis J H Thomas Postmaster.

Carbondale, Pa John R. Davis R.S. Fairchild Ellaworth Gardner Loftus Franks T. Gennessy John Gillespie Levi Gleason Prof W. P. Gregory David Herman Charles Hunt William P. Jones Walter Lyng Michael McCann B. T. Michael Raymond A. Pierce Thomas Morgan James P. Quinn, Jr

Miss Gillen Leaves for Summit Position

Miss Margaret Gillen departs on Monday for Summit New Jersey to join the Record as a compositor. She previously worked on the Carbon Dale papers and was known as a rapid and skilled typesetter in the city.

Margaret Gillen Summit N. J Miss Gillen Carbondale

Insurance Payout For Burned Homestead Inquiries

Mr C H Lacey of Binghamton adjusted for Agricultural Insurance and paid Mrs P Kelly the full policy on her homestead burned last Thursday night. The Couch agency carried the insurance.

C. H. Lacey Binghamton Agricultural Insurance Company

Carbondale Lodge Fraternal Groups Meet in Afternoon

A afternoon gathering brings together the Carbondale Lodge members including the Knights of Pythias and Catholic Knights Father Carew Branch alongside the Ladies Auxiliary and Railroad Engineers for a community event.

Carbondale Lodge of Masons Father Carew Catholic Knights Pioneer Castle Knights Mystle Chain Carbondale Lodge Knights of Pythias Ladies’ Auxiliary Railroad Engineers

Wedding at St Nose Church for Kath erine Quinn and John Scanlon

An elaborate wedding is set for St Nose church at 9 this morning. The bride Kath erine Quinn and groom John Scanlon of Fallbrook street are notable locals whose ceremony will attract interest.

St. Nose Church Katherine Quinn John Scanlon Fallbrook Street

St. Aloysius Society Holds Regular Semi Monthly Meeting

The St. Aloysius society held its regular semi monthly meeting last evening and transacted important business. The group is rapidly becoming a leading temperance and social organization in the county.

St. Aloysius Society

Funeral Services for Mrs Eliza beth Nicholson

The funeral for the late Mrs Eliza beth Nicholson is set for this afternoon at 2 at her home 15 Birkett street Rev Rollin A Sawyer of Trinity church will officiate Burial follows in Maplewood cemetery Coroner Dr J F Sultry of Scranton investigated the death of James Moran and ruled a stroke of apoplexy without an inquest. Philadelphia physician Dr William Morrison is in town for his father Alderman William Morrison's illness. Clergymen including Rev A F Chaffee spoke at Mrs Sarah L Peck’s funeral in Green Ridge Monday.

Elizabeth Nicholson Birkett Street Rollin A. Sawyer Trinity Church Maplewood Cemetery J. F. Sultry Scranton James Moran William Morrison Philadelphia A. F. Chaffee First Methodist Church Sarah L. Peck Green Ridge J. J. Sweeney Chicago James Fluellen Harrison N. J A. L. Sahm W. B. Skeels 8. H. Williams Thomas Harris J. H. Reese Fiddlelake B. J. Murphy

Alderman Morrison In Ill Health Amid Pneumonia Fears

Alderman Morrison remains seriously ill as doctors fear pneumonia has developed. Dr William Morrison of Philadelphia and his son are at the bedside as the health condition is monitored.

Alderman Morrison William Morrison Philadelphia

June Wedding Planned for Helen Patterson and Clayton Dalrymple

Miss Helen Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Patterson of Lincoln avenue Scranton will wed Clayton P Dalrymple of Scranton in the First Presbyterian church in the latter part of June. The announcement is sure to draw many felicitations.

Helen Patterson George A. Patterson Lincoln Avenue Clayton P. Dalrymple Scranton First Presbyterian Church

Guests of relatives over Sunday in Pittston

With the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas, of Philadelphia avenue, Pittston Gasette. George L. Carte, ex United States consul to Martinique, now business manager of the Providence News, and his father, L. C. Duarte, of Kingston, were the guests of relatives here over Sunday.

W. G. Thomas Philadelphia Avenue Pittston

Peckville Council Walks Through Regular Session

Blakely borough council met in regular session with members Brong Hartman Halford Johnson Nichols Smith and Moules. May street department pay and various bills were approved while some items were tabled for review.

Blakely Borough Messrs. Brong Hartman Halford Johnson Nichols Smith Moules J. B. Grover M. Curtiss W. J. Davis A. W. Pentecost Delaware and Hudgon Company Olyphant Good Roads Company Reed Watkins Peckville Board of Health Ross Lloyd Scranton Gas and Water Company Mr. Cumming Depot Street Ferris Water Company Malin Street W.J. Broad Fire Department Council

Thunder storm rattles Jermyn and Mayfield causing shocks

A severe thunder storm passed over Jermyn and Mayfield yesterday at 1 pm with heavy rain. Several houses were struck but damage was limited. Mrs Haas was stunned by a bolt at South Main street and has since suffered shock. Local residents visit and attend family events as the storm's aftereffects fade.

W. R. Haas South Main Street Eithu B. Nicholson Derwood Crystal Lake Marie Jay Third Street Anna Lander Scranton William J. Evans Providence Margaret Evans Second Street

St Patrick’s Parochial Academy to Close Friday

Olyphant announces the St Patrick's Parochial Academy will close on Friday June 20 with closing exercises in the Father Mathew opera house. Pupils will perform an operetta, drills and several other numbers.

St. Patrick's Parochial Academy Father Mathew Opera House

Residents and visitors mingle in Dunmore and nearby towns

Deputy Factory Inspector E W Bishop of Dunmore was a caller in town yesterday. Mrs Frank Orchard and children of River Street visit her mother in Olyphant. Edward Knapp, confined at home for days, is improved. Rev James Gilmartin of New York, visiting Carbondale friends, spent yesterday in Honesdale. His brother Rev Patrick Gilmartin has returned home. Mr and Mrs Griffith J Thomas and daughter of Carbondale spent Sunday.

E. W. Bishop Dunmore Frank Orchard River Street Olyphant Edward Knapp James Gilmartin New York City Carbondale Honesdale Patrick Gilmartin Griffith J. Thomas

Evening of Merit Honors Held As Community Gathers

Miss Mame McGuire of Wilkes Barre is guest of Mr and Mrs Martin Price of Dunmore street. Mr and Mrs Daniel Vaughn of South Scranton visit relatives here. John McDonnell of Locust Gap visits Mr and Mrs P H McCann of Hill street. Mrs Thomas McHale leaves to Montrose. Patrick Feeney goes to Pittsburgh for work. George Reese of Blakely takes bookkeeper post with J H Lally. P J Cowley departs for Johnstown. Daniel Hopkins of Scranton calls on friends.

Mame McGuire Wilkes- Barre Martin Price Dunmore Street Myr Daniel Vaughn South Scranton John McDonnell Locust Gap P. H. McCann Hill Street Thomas McHale Montrose Patrick Feeney Pittsburg Frank Orchard Carbondale George Reese Blakely J. H. Lally P. J. Cowley Johnstown Daniel Hopkins Scranton

Local social notes from Carbondale and area

The column lists residents and visitors: ARCHBALD and Spelcher with companions travel to Lake Lodore for a week of camping. Miss Sallie Corcoran visiting Mrs. M. J. Kearney in Main. Miss Carrie Battenberg visiting relatives in Scranton. Miss Laura Lawrence returns from Philadelphia where she studied. Murt Fleming to Middletown Conn. Isaac Mendelsohn of Mayfield visiting. Miss Margaret Elinton calling in Carbondale. Ernest Battenberg on a two week vacation. Miss Bridget Lally of Philadelphia visiting her father on Laurel Street. Arthur Bishop takes a job at First National Bank of Jermany. The last line notes the home of Robert Sharples of Carbondale.

W. J. Spelcher George Plary Arthur Bishop Henry Beck WI Sauer Lake Lodore Sallie Corcoran M. J. Kearney Main Street Carrie Battenberg Scranton Laura Lawrence Philadelphia Murt Fleming Middletown Conn Isaac Mendelsohn Mayfield Margaret Elinton Carbondale Ernest Battenberg Bridget Lally Laurel Street First National Bank of Jermyn Robert Sharples

Mount Vernon Fire Nearly Destroys Building

A large fire yesterday morning in Mount Vernon left the structure nearly destroyed with the origin still under investigation. Firefighters battled flames as investigators search for a cause.

Mount Vernon

Local residents make notable moves and visits in town life

John Jones buys the Taylor Water Co dwelling on Main Street. H R Renard & Son acquire Davis washery interest to fuel their silk industry. Mrs George Taylor and children visit Scranton kin. Reinhardt roams to Paterson. Stone couple visits Factoryville kin. Buffalo Social Club hosts a complimentary social at Weber's rink. Fire Chief George Perry tests the fire alarm after a period of inactivity. Rexford Caldwell hosts Willie Jones and family. planned Ohio visit. Janet Inglis recuperating at home from illness. Morgans visits Reynolds in Washington Street. William Herbert calls on Green Ridge. Willam D Thomas leaves for Hoyteville for work. Mamie Francis and Jennie Harris return to resume studies.

John Jones Taylor Water Company Main Street H. R. Renard & Son Silk Company Davis Washery George Taylor Scranton Rf. J. Davis North Taylor Avenue George C. Reinhardt Grove Street Paterson, N. J Willie Charbondale Rexford Caldwell Ohio Janet Inglis William Morgans Bellevue Thomas Reynolds Washington Street William Herbert Green Ridge Willam D. Thomas South Taylor Hoyteville Mamie Francis Jennie Harris

Francis and Jones To Travel From Bloomsburg To England

Mesers John and William G Francis and Tallie 5 Jones left Bloomsburg for New York where they will voyage to England and South Wales. Mr and Mrs B F Burns of Pittston visited friends in this borough yesterday.

Bloomsburg John William G. Francis Tallie Jones New York England South Wales B. F. Burns Pittston

Moosic News: Socials and Meetings Report

MmOOSIC residents and visitors including Mrs J B Barefield Marion Brooklyn N Y and Mrs A G Buell Scranton spent Monday with friends. Moosic Hose Company No 1 to meet Wednesday to award contracts for new results. Quarterly conference held at Methodist Episcopal church last evening. John Roberts callers in Scranton yesterday. Anna Watkins left Monday for Dalton for a month. S Snyder business caller in Forest City on Monday. Moosic High School commence exercises Saturday night at Dymond Auditorium. Mrs J Hinds visiting relatives in Dunmore.

J. BR. Barefield Marion Brooklyn N. Y A. G. Buell Scranton Harry Hinds J. Hinds Hose House Methodist Episcopal Church John Roberts Anna Watkins Daltoin Snyder Forest City Moosle High School Dymond Auditorium Dunmere

Strike talk and early fire department walkout in Archbald

Jessup organizer Carney of Archbald and District President Nicholls spoke on the strike at St James hall on Monday afternoon. Monday morning firemen engineers and pump runners in town refused to work though pumps are now being operated by other men. Miss Mary Conroy of Dunmore formerly of this place is visiting town friends.

Carney Archbald Nicholls St. James’ Hall Mary Conroy Dunmore

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the News of Carbondale Reading Fannie J. Sparkes Miranda Croucher Ching Alice Buller Atiuhoiy ci Eeeep Ces India Funnie J. Sparkes Offarl See Church Masters OF Dancing New Jersey St. Aloysius Alderman Morrison Very Wilfred Scranton Jermyn and Mayfield Imperial Cigar CO Lackay Miss Yetta Wilson Daughters of Rebecca Lodge East Chicago Avenue Illinois Miss Stella Feely Wauwatosa Club Grand Avenue Milwaukee Wis Miss Feely Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Pierca Common Sense Dr. A. Vs Pierce Taylor Jessup
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