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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1901

Page

2

School Board Reorganization Smoothly Recalled

The Carbondale school board held a orderly reorganization as in nearly thirty years, electing P. W. Dinghes as president Richard Kerwin secretary and G. F. Swigert treasurer. They kept to precedent amid a cordial meeting with brief remarks and routine budget and levy discussions.

Tribune Hughes Kerwin Swigert Trine Carbondale Plo W. Dinghes Richard Kerwin G. F E. Swiser Niles Charmin Hewkenberry al Swinert Knimnony Sind Goed Ali Cardendale Board of Education Li Tan Tecante Afie

Dr A W Chase Ointment Promoted Through Local Notice

The ad claims Dr A W Chase Ointment cures itching piles after eight years of failure with other remedies. Matthews Bros. guarantees satisfaction or refund. A testimonial from Mr PB ed Manley of Boranton Pa credits relief after using part of a box bought at Matthews Bros drug store. Sold at a dollar per box with A W Chase’s portrait on each package.

A. Ow Scranton Matthews Bros PB. Ed. Manley Sf No. Fle Bired Street Boranton A. W. Chase A. W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo M. D

Mail carriers debut shirt waist uniforms in Carbondale

Residents observed the new shirt waist attire for Carbondale mail carriers yesterday despite rain. Patrons praised the modest blue dresses and white trim as carriers paraded the street, attracting commented attention and civic curiosity about the fashion experiment.

Carbondale Carhendale Carnions Almetree

Jermyn High School Class Banquet at Barretts

Jermyn High School graduates were entertained by Prof and Mrs H N Barrett at the American House in the city on Wednesday evening. The table service included Lindlord Wilkams and a long menu of meats vegetables and desserts. Attending were Professor BH N Barrett Mrs Barrett Mary Jenkins Louise Moon Cora Battenberg Mila Swick Mepton Wheeler Ide Giles Sumner Duyles and Flood Hunter.

Edn. Darrett Barrett Lindlord Wilkams BH. N. Barrett Mrs. Barrett Mary Denkins Louise Moon Cora Battenberg Mil

Gas Cooking Demonstration At Connell Building

Miss Marie Coling conducts a gas cooking exhibit in the Connell building under Carbondale Co. to show gas advantages. The audience, mostly housewives, follows closely as she demonstrates bread making including white bread finger rolls and Parker house rolls among others.

Marie Coling Connell Building Carbondale (Is Company Parker House

Erie company surveyor corps visit to Dunmore offices

A. E. Votner H. Be Gervens and E. Robertsen of the Erie company general offices at Dunmore were in the area yesterday. They are members of the surveyor's corps.

A. E. Votner H. BE. Gervens and Co. E. Robertsen Erie Company Dunmore Surveyor's Corps

Streets Named at Carbondale Delays Stymie Mail Delivery

Postmaster Thomas and Carbondale residents face long wait for formal street naming and house numbering. City council delays on a street system hinder eligibility for a dedicated mail carrier and free delivery, despite government assurances and rising public pressure.

Thomas Carbonidate Carbondale the Tribune Te Whieh Hina Jong Wis Joint Streets, Bridges and Sewers Committee Re. Loftus Corbendale

Vacation Closes City Schools Except Belmont High and New Belmont

City schools closed yesterday for the summer vacation with high school students at Belmont Street remaining open for a week due to heating repairs and other interruptions. No. 5 school also closed for several days during repairs and will resume on Wednesday with the rest of the district.

High Schooal End New School Belmont Street Dave Ae No. S

Farewell Dance for Miss M. Alice Cure at Burke's Hall

A Friday night dancing class hosts a farewell event at Burke's hall for Miss M. Alice Cure of Carbondale who plans to leave soon for rest. Her brothers are moving with her to take up new posts at the Erie company offices in Dunmore.

Burke's Hall Souson M. Alice Cure Carbondale

Traveling salesmen register at Harrison house

From Fcranton, salesmen listed include J W Pellie for Francia Leggett Co. D, Bo Geiser of Mogurgee Bros., Martin Judge of the Scranton Bed line eonyways, Thomas Bh Walsh of Armidy, and Thomas Murray of the Harry Dato produce haze.

Fcranton Harrison House Yeatenday Francia Leggett & Co. D Bo Geiser Mogurgee Bros Martin Judge Scranton Bedline Eonyways Thomas Bh. Walsh Armidy &0 Thomas Murray Harry Dato Produce

Miss Gilleen Leaves for Amityville Long Island

Miss Gilleen, a professional nurse, departed yesterday for Amityville Long Island where she has secured a promising offer to act in her field.

Miss Gilleen Long Island Miss Wathers. Gilleen Amityville

Shake Into Your Shoes Mions Foot Ease Trial Ad

An old fashioned advertisement for Mion's Foot-Ease powder claims to relieve aching feet and sweating. The copy touts a trial package by mail for two cents in stamps from Allen’s Foot-Ease sales in Le Roy New York.

Allen Mdil Addive Allei 3 Olmabed le Roy N.Y

Miss Cilleen Absents From Morgan Household Duties

Capacity in the household of J Pierpont Morgan’s private secretary Miss Cilleen will be absent for several months. The note indicates she will be away and her duties will be covered temporarily.

J. Pierpont Morgan Miss Cilleen

First annual social of the Retail Clerks’ International Proteci venesecration

Invitations are issued for the first annual social of the Retail Clerks' International Proteci venesecration No 471 of Jermyn. It will be held in Assembly Hall in the borough on Wednesday evening next with many attendees expected from this city, promising a notable social event.

International Protecivenesecration Jermyn Assembly Hall

Mayfield schoolboy hospitalized with cataract

John Lally a schoolboy from Mayfield was admitted to Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon. His eyesight is affected by a cataract in one eye and he is expected to undergo an operation as no other relief is anticipated.

John Lally Mayfield

Catherine Jones Improves After Severe Pneumonia Attack

The condition of Catherine Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert BR Jones, greatly improves after a severe pneumonia attack. Doctors say the critical state has passed and anticipate a rapid recovery.

Catherine Albert BR. Jones

Miner Thomas Nally Admitted With Typhoid Fever

Thomas Nally, a miner living on Gordon Ovens, was received at Kimergeney hospital after suffering a typhoid fever attack. His physician advised his removal to the institution for treatment.

Thomas Nally Gordon Ovens Kimergeney Hospital

Palestine commandery and related Masonic orders united

Fragmentary list mentions Palestine commandery No 4 also Korichts Temonlar and Junior Order United American Mechanics with Lackawanna encampment No 14 and Qa OF, indicating a fraternal or ceremonial grouping.

Palestine Commandery Korichts Temonlar United American Mechanics Lackawanna Qa. OF

Time change for WT service alters burial plans

The service time for WT this afternoon has moved from 1 o’clock to 2:50. Burial will be private.

Watt Welock

News in Brief Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. Kate McNulty seeks aid for her child after an infected wound worsened following hospital discharge. Birth announced for Patrick Monahan and Mrs. Monahan of Fallbrook Street. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at 3 p.m. at Berean Baptist church. Oscar Norton to graduate from University of Pennsylvania veterinary department on June 12 and plans a Carbondale office, visiting Honesdale weekly. Mr and Mrs Joseph Curt announce their silver wedding celebration in Taylor. RR. Reese and family occupy their summer home at Waymart. Fr Gr Brown and Mrs Bell to cottage at MK Lake for summer. Rev John White, recently ordained in Buffalo, visits his parents and offers first mass Sunday at 10 20 a.m. Miss Olina Herring leaves for Halstead to live with her aunt. Georgetown law class graduation exercise invites arrive, featuring J Paul Fitzpatrick of Pittston.

Kate McNulty West Side Main Street Oyes Patrick Monahan Fallbrook Street Woman's Christian Temperance Union Berean Baptist Church Oscar Norton Aldenville University of Pennsylvania Carbondale Honesdale Wayne Independent Joseph Curt Taylor Hume Reese Waymart Gr. Brown A. Bell MK Lake John White Buffalo Luke White Canaan Street Olina Herring Halstead Georgetown University Washington, D.C J. Paul Fitzpatrick Pittston

Social Roundup Reads Like a Travel and Visit Ledger

M A Rafter of the Scranton Times was in town Wednesday. Multiple local residents report illness, visits, and travel including Mrs W O H Wills, Mrs Albert Vroman, Miss Mame Gerrity, Miss Florence Taylor, George Schroeder, Mrs F C Wert, Mrs KF J McHale and daughter Florence, Mrs Joseph Rierdon, James Staples, Miss Isabelle Waterfield, and Mrs John Ammerman. The notes come from Wayne Independent reporting on Belmont Street, Centre Village, Crystal Lake, Peckville, Washington Street, Buffalo, Honesdale, and Carbondale areas.

M. A. Rafter Scranton Times W. O H. Wills Belmont Street Albert Vroman Centre Village Mame Gerrity Leader Office Crystal Lake Wednesay Florence Taylor Peckville Maud James George Schroeder Wilkes-Barre John Ammerman Carbondale Honesdale Wayne Independent

Confirmation Service at St James Episcopal Church

Rt Rev Bishop Talbot conducted a confirmation service at St James Episcopal Church last evening and delivered an eloquent sermon based on Genesis 12 It will bless thee and thou shall be a blessing The borough council meets tonight and the Retail Clerks association holds its annual social next Wednesday in Essembly Hall Thomas Joplin remains in critical condition at Dr Thompson’s hospital Scranton following appendicitis Mizpah lodge members visited Archbald lodge Tuesday Mrs John T Griffiths and daughters Kate and Corinne May were in Scranton yesterday Miss Gladys Toby of Third street is visiting for summer vacation.

Talbot St. James’ Episcopal Church

Hilda Depew Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Forest City

Mr and Mrs FL Depew of Third street hosted a party for their daughter Hilda on her fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and ice cream before departure. The Magazine club will meet this evening at Mr Thomas Bray’s home on South Main Street.

Forest City FL. Depew Third Street Hilda Magazine Club Thomas Bray South Main Street

Wedding at Calvary Baptist Parsonage Crowns Rachael Hughes

Miss Rachael Hughes of West Scranton wed Griffith Thomas of Carbondale at Calvary Baptist parsonage with Rev. Dr H. T. Harris officiating. The couple will reside in Carbondale as the groom serves as foreman. Coroner records note David Thomas died after a head injury from Archbald mine incident. Events include Welsh church socials, tug of war challenge, and a cream social at the Welsh Baptist church. Knighths of Malta and Methodist groups hold meetings. local residents noted.

Calvary Baptist Rachael Hughes West Scranton Griffith Thomas Carbondale H. TW. Harris Thomas Carhonwhile David Thomas John Thomasaska the Tribune Forest Home Welsh Congregational Church Century Hose Company Hose Company Charles Perry Bert Lewis Ladies’ Aid Society The Welsh Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church J. J. Roberts Scranton Archbald John Thomasinska Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Invincible Commandery Knichis Matta John H. Evans North Taylor Hyde Park

Old Forge Local Notes Include School Exercises and Visits

Old Forge reports W W Brodhead of Montrose visiting parents before attending a state agriculture meeting in State College. William Drake stayed with his parents a few days. The No 1 school closed with exercises led by Miss Brodhead for many parents. John and Mrs Thornton visited Peckville while her father is ill. Mrs E Drake travels to Mount Pocono for a few days. Presbyterian Sunday school plans Children’s Day exercises next Sunday and an upcoming entertainment.

W. Brodhead Montrose John Thornton Peckville

Pittston Serenaders to Benefit Ol Worge Methodist Church

The Ol Worge Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Pittston and West Pittston talent society concert this evening June 7. Notable performers include May Staley Dom Radler Li Han Bente and others. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 5 cents for children, with the event starting at 8 oclock.

Serenaders Pittston West Pittston Staley Dom Radler Li Han Bente

Local News Briefs and Oddities From Town Scenes

Michael Rogan of Scotel street suffered a severe seizure on his front porch yesterday afternoon and required hours of care with restoratives. Delaware and Wadson miners will call at various collieries to report for work. David Coleman spent last evening in Jeremy. Olympia Pose company plans a pinnacle display at Electric Park. The closing exercises of the Rinkely schools take place at Blakely Baptist Church tonight. Dr Lyreh has returned from Johns Hopkins. Mamie Amlin of Jermyn visits town.

Michael Rogan Scotel Street Usul Delaware & Wadson Canmins Varius David Coleman Jeremy Olypheant Pose Company Electric Puark Blakely Baptist Church Fourth Ward Dr. Lyreh Hone Vesterhis Johns Hopkins University Pialtire Mise Mamie Aimlin Jermyn

Closing Exercises At Moosie Pugh School

The Moosie Pugh school closes with eighth grade wreathing and performances by Delsarte pupil Mother Chase reception selection and quartette. Superintendent Tay lor will attend and deliver an address. Four graduates: Tdesse Crump Carre Brunges Mabel Singer Lew Thomas. Miss Mattle Hinds has returned from Blakely. The Mo 1A T elul meets at Miss Vertio Dix’s home Saturday.

Ah Delsarte Pintomimne Tdesse Crump Carre Brrunges Mabel Singer Lew Thomas Mattle Hinds Blakely T. Elul Vertio Dix

Dalton unions Clarence Finn and Eva Plaw wed in Brooklyn

Clarence D D Finn married Eva Plaw of Brooklyn at the bride’s home on a Wednesday evening. Attendees from this place included Fred Green, Mrs. Finn, and Harry Finn. A Baptist church talent entertainment Friday features Mannchester, Lena Northup, Mildred Smith, the Jolly Banjo club, and two Scranton elocutionists. Ice cream sales accompany the program with 15 cent admission. Mrs. Th. Stat and son visit Montehais, while Mrs. Lewis Herdorfer hosts Scranton guests. The community sympathizes with Mrs. E Pulver Smith over her son’s death.

Clarence DD. Finn Eva Plaw Brooklyn NL Y Fred Green Finn Harry Fan Baptist Church Pridiv Prefeasor Th. Stat Sean. Whirald Montehais Lewis Herdorfer Scranton Wis St. RK. Thempen William von Storeh E. Pulver Smith

Local Visitors and Calls Highlight Weekend Amidst Funeral

LOCKVILLE residents recount weekend visits and family gatherings. Stephen Montanye of Pittston and relatives Mr and Mrs dotin gMontanye Mr and Mrs Egbert Montanye attended the funeral of Mr Coolbough s uncle in Factoryville. Charles Myers and family of Pittston called on relatives Sunday. Frank Walter and Thin Dymond spent Sunday with Pittston friends.

Stephen Montanye Plttsten dotingMontanye Egbert Amen Agnew Aventromoreland Mere John Coolbough Factoryville Charles Myers Pitteton Frank Walter Dymond Pittston

Wealth and Wisdom Rise From Humble Beginnings

The article argues wealth is earned by industry and steady habits, not born of fortune. It cites that many leaders, including McKinley’s Cabinet figures like Hay, Gage, and Root, started in modest roles and rose through effort.

McKinley Hay Gage Root

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Fragmented reminiscence about historical figures and a moral about rising from humble beginnings. Mentions include Moester Gendell Smith, Philadelphia Progs, Hay, Knox, McKinley, Mark Hugand, and a cautionary note on rising from the bottom to succeed.

Moester Gendell Smith Philadelphia Berretivy Bootdtary Hitchmek Wilsolm Hay and Knox Collogiite Cdueue Tien McKinley Kinael Jan Hey Mark Hugand

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