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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1902

Page

2

Belmon t street man charged with stabbing Mrs Stiles

George Banker of Belmont street was arrested on a charge of cutting Mrs Sarah Stiles with a razor during a dispute. Patrolman Carden took Banker to the city jail after the incident on Dundaff street as Banker was returning from visiting his ailing mother. Stiles sustained four wounds deepest under the chin but was able to be out last night. Banker denies involvement and says he has been thinking but not quarrelsome.

George Banker Belmont Street City Sarah Stiles Carden Dundaff Street Esc Banker

Councils to Act on Sanitary Issue at Next Session

Reports say the May or June committee will address the sanitary matter in the county. The Thompson home cases show the elder brother improving and the other men recovering. no further developments were reported yesterday.

Hicienbed Sporlad Ninetvi Oomne Hemeethie Uv Neill Cornelis

Who rented the room at city building basement

At the council meeting the question was raised who rented the city basement without building committee approval. Mr. Whitfield said the Pennsylvania Telephone Company rents a basement portion for 2.50 monthly. A partition was to be built at a cost near 15 dollars to accommodate the new tenant. Whitfield noted most joint building committee members knew nothing about the rental. He pushed for transparency in city operations.

Common Council Mr. Whitfield Pennsylvania Telephone Company Joint Building Committee

National President Urges Local Men to Affiliate with Central Labor Union

National President Clark urges Carbondale Teamsters to join the Central Labor Union. Jasper Chork of Toledo Ohio heads the effort to rally locals to remain active in the labor movement and support centralized union affiliation.

Clark Central Labor Union Carbondale St. Tose Hill Jasper Chork Toledo, O Pentisters Willer McChork

Robert Meaker Laid To Rest In West Bainbridge NY

The life ruler Meaker is mourned after his death which cast gloom on those who knew him. He was taken to West Bainbridge to be laid beside his father on a Hudson train. His associates at Carbondale High School include Tarey Bunnell Barry Coleman Delbert Cirianier and Walter.

Meaker Hiss West Bainbridge N.Y Bludson Carbondale High School Tlarey Bunnell Blarry Coleman Delbert Cirianier Walter

Danger Signals Prompts Caution and Health Call

An older advertisement urges readers to heed danger signals of the body such as sleep loss, weight loss, and dullness in order to prevent illness. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Gallon Medical Discovery to improve digestion and nutrition, enrich blood, and build strength, plus Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to cure constipation.

Azure Lerce Gallen Serge Pierce

Memorial Service for Deceased in Syracuse Area

Leonard Gardner and Leon Biy Gardner and Clifford Walker of Syracuse attended a twilight service held at Dr. C. T. Meaker's home. Rev. Ay Fy Chaffee officiated with Tev. Charles Lee assisting. Binh school classes of 1901 and 1902 were present. a quartet sang Abide With Me and He's Gone. floral offerings were abundant. the class of remembrance produced a crescent in their colors. the Heh school fraternity presented a lyre with a broken string and a wreath. other signs of affection were given by friends.

Mise Jennie Rutter Clark Euss Heh

Sunday Sabbath Sermon Attacks Pernicious Sunday Sheets

Rev Dr Whalen condemns Sunday papers as spiritually harmful lecturing that Sabbath pleasures erode faith. He urges reading scripture from Matthew Luke and John and warns against disreputable periodicals feeding worldly desires. He notes reduced work hours offer time for wholesome recreation and suggests Sunday schools or country outings as lawful, godly leisure.

Sundia Dooselock Banik Mathew Luke Mark St. Joh O Whalen Oman

Biggest Bass of the Season Caught by Mrs Linderman at Poyntelle

Mrs Linderman of Archbald landed a three pound black bass at Poyntelle marking the season’s largest catch. The event drew attention at the hotel and lake as guests discussed the sizeable trophy and prior week’s 24 pound contender.

Poyntelle H. C. Linderman Archbald

Day Trip to Lake Ariel by Knights of Columbus

The Scranton Council Knights of Columbus will run an excursion to Lake Ariel tomorrow attracting Carbondalians. The Scranton train leaves at 8 a.m. from the city and 8:30 a.m. from an unspecified point, with Er ie and Wyoming Valley Railroad trains from Washington Avenue Station at 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Arrangements promise a pleasant day beside the lake hosted by hospitable council members.

Scranton Counc Knights of Columbus Lake Ariel Scranton Washington Avenue Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Knights Scranton Council

Ordination Invitations Sent for Rev. John Lynott

Invitations issued in Carbondale for the ordination of Rev. John Lynott of North Scranton who will receive holy orders at St. Peter's.

Carbondale John Lynott North Scranton St. Peter's

W C T U Flower Mission Brightens Carbondale After June Roses

Women from the W C T U distributed bouquets of roses to sick residents in Carbondale as part of the flower mission. The act brought cheer to many shut-ins and included tributes to workers and The Tribune office for disseminating information about the effort.

Flower Mission Christi Tempetinier Carbondale Tribune

St Rose Academy Commencement In Parochial Hall

Initiatory exercises will be held in the Parochial hall on Thursday evening featuring Miss Moffitt whose sweet musical voice will perform in what promises to be a notable program.

St. Rose Academy Miss Moffitt

Carbondallans Return to Crystal Lake Cottages

Carbondallans with cottages at Crystal Lake begin occupancy as belated summer sets in. Mrs. Margaret Moore and son Ken dall occupy their lake cottage and plan to stay through the season. Mr and Mrs Robert A Jadwin are also at the lake for the summer period.

Fraternal and Service Groups Listed in Local Notices

Local society items name Division No. 1 and multiple lodges and unions including St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna Tribe Red Men Knights of Honor Local Union No 1611 Daughters of St. George in a community notice.

A. Oo St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna Tribe Red Men Knights of Honor Union Daughters of St. George

Booking Good Shows At Grand Amid Strike Hamper

Manager Dan P Byrne of the Grand reports solid progress for next season despite strike hampering bookings. Hyme has secured Mildred Holland in The Prince and the ily for December, Floradora again for Grand patrons, and Clyde Fitch's Nathan Hale to be seen next season.

Dan P. Byrne The Grand New York City Hyme Mildred Holland Floradora the Grand Nathan Hale Clyde Fitch Scson

Passing Throng Notables Visit City From Adjacent Towns

Port Jervis resident J. H. Kane visited the city yesterday. Wilkes-Barre couple W. Baird and son stayed overnight. Honesdale resident T. Frank Hum checked in at the American. Miss Mary Campbell stopped in from Honesdale to visit Miss May Gaughan. Pleasant Mount resident Hon. John D. Brennan was a Carbondale visitor and stayed at the Harrison house. Mr and Mrs P H Gilleran and son returned home after a week in Delaware county New York state.

J. H. Kane Port Jervis W. Baird and Son Wilkes-Barre T. Frank Hum Honesdale Mary Campbell May Gaughan Seventh Avenue John D. Brennan Pleasant Mount Carbondale Harrison House P. H. Gilleran and Son Mr. Gilleran Delaware County New York State

The Striplings Target Cycle Club For Big Score

The Curbstone Striplings seek greater glory by challenging the Cycle club. Detective Lafe Smith notes the Striplings’ strong battery De vanney and Loftus, signaling activity in pitching and catching while Cycle club batters face an upcoming test.

Curbstone Swiftwinds Lafe Smith Devanney Loftus

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD LOCAL NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS

Public health brief denies widespread small pox in Jermyn with only Archia Lewis of Ashland confirmed. Gratitude noted for anonymous flowers and newspapers left at the pest house. Obituary for John Holland recounts coal mine accident suffering before death. Jake Silverblatt changes job at Nelson Morris in Scranton. Miss Lyle Maye visits Scranton with parents. Retail clerks hold important meeting tonight.

The Board of Health Jermyn Archia Lewis Ashland DD. Davis Pest House Johm Holland Erie St. Rose Cemetery Carbondale Jake Silverblatt Nelson, Morris & Co Mayfield Scranton House Lyle Maye Main Street Scranton

Graduates Entertained at Junior Class Dance

The Carbon Dale High School junior class hosted the class of 2002 at a dance in the Burke building. The evening concluded school days on a high note with Mogurt orchestra providing the music for a delightful event and a happy close to this year's graduates.

Carbondale High School Burke Mogurt Orchestra

Ber gen and Barrett Families Celebrate Newborn Girl

The Ber gen family of Canaan street welcomes a baby girl Merchaunt Tailor John W Barrett of Brooklyn street cheers as his family grows with the first-born daughter. The arrival occurred on Monday according to local notices.

William J. Bergen Canaan Street Merchaunt John W. Barrett Brooklyn Street

Funeral held for Mrs Sabina Iigland in Olyphant

The funeral from the family home on Dunmore Street proceeded to St Patrick's church for a requiem Mass celebrated by Rev John J O'Donnell. Interment followed at West Side cemetery with pull-bearers named P J Hoban Andrew Marrell John Daley Thomas Burke Anthony Corcoran and Thomas Hobtin.

Sabina Iigland Dunmore Street Curtein St. Patrick's Church John J. O'Donnell West Side P. J. Hoban Andrew Marrell John Daley Thomas Burke Anthony Corcoran Thomas Hobtin Minnie Rogan Mttle Hoban Mamie Walsh Edith Evans Kathe Donnelly Bertha Walker Viola Harris Nellie McAndrew Kathe Murray Fuavtoryville Keystone Academy Jennie Willaams Elmer Davis Greenwood Richard Willams Busquehanna Street Shartlake Scranton Glen Buminit Thomas Brown Hyde Park Bunday

Peckville Meeting set on water pressure and legal aid

After a large Peckville fire a committee was formed to pursue legal action against the water company over low water pressure. Burgess Alfred Haines calls a special citizens meeting for Thursday at the hose house to hear the report. Blakely residents urged to attend. Also, Robert Cheeney was thrown from a bicycle on North Main Street, fracturing his right shoulder. he was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.

Peckville Alfred Haines Blakely Sadineday Wvening Robert Cheeney North Mary Street Cheeney Beranton Lackawanna Hospital Warren Drigas Moutrone

Modoc Stars Challenge Jermyn Alley Boys in Mayfield

The Modoc Stars issue a challenge to the Jermyn Alley Boys for a baseball game to be played on any day in May at Alumni Park Mayfield. Michael Murphy is listed as manager and John Walsh as captain.

Modoc Jermyn Alley Boys Mayfield Alumni Park Michael Murphy John Walsh

Installing Cash System at Harrison House

Co G. Baldwin of New York City stops at the Harrison house for a few days to install the Lamson cash carrier system in Clark Bros. new department stores.

Miss May Moffitt Selected for Soprano Solo

Miss May Moffitt has been chosen to render a soprano solo during the concert program. The selection highlights the young vocalist featured alongside other local performers in the event.

Miss May Moffitt

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