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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
2
The Carbondale session focused on a nine month City Controller Wheeler report showing a 58760.88 deficit. Officials discussed hotel supplies and store purchases while demanding reform and stricter procurement, with multiple motions and citations guiding publication and governance.
Fragmentary page text mentions segments about events in Varluhlile Sinton and New York communications. Names and places are garbled, with no clear dates or outcomes to report.
The Common Council introduced and passed on first and second readings an appropriation ordinance showing city expenses for the year. The estimate is about 39 000 dollars lower than last year with various increases and decreases listed for police, fire hose, street repairs, debt service, and lighting. The measure was referred to the estimates committee and quickly advanced without dissent.
A fragmented account describes the First Methodist convention evaluating an organ for the Scranton area. It notes a test of organ features, including forty three stops and fifty five pipes, plus plans for reconstruction after a prior organ was destroyed. Contractor and architect details appear amid uncertain text.
Miss Margaret Meckionald from South Main street accepted a position with the International Correspondence Schools at Semibon. Miss Rogalle Hurke from her city is a note in the same society and her parlor work is mentioned. The piece notes scott's cammerehil sum and Cohondide’s representation, with six stenographers from local schools highlighted.
Fragmentary OCR lists varied group names such as Division Noi A and Daughters of Pte. She deity with tribal and lodge terms. No coherent event or context present.
Judge Misra Nellie of Rubinisen gyo nit has been away from duties at the Belltown White Schools due to a severe illness. The absence affects the local district and prompts scheduling adjustments for classes and judicial oversight.
A garbled note describes Andy OConnell greeting townsfolk and drawing attention with a quirky phraseology. References to appearances and meetings hint at a community event but lack clear dates or places.
The traveler, a wholesale tea house dealer, has journeyed mainly through the Southern states. He appeared more genial than ever, presenting a picture of Vigoraite health as he continued his road journey.
Hon. E B Hendricks and Hon. John F Reynolds of this city steer the Lackawanna Valley Light Meat and Power Supply Co in a reorganization that leases two plants in Archbald and Jermyn. Carbondale figures prominently with Trendricka as president and Reynolds as vice president, marking increased local representation in the executive board. Significant stock remains held by residents of the region.
An April benefit concert at Watt byline on Church street to aid the Methodist Church draws strong interest. Choirmaster W D ynns presents a program of melodies, largely from Carbondale with a few external soloists to assist. Details to be announced in due time.
Michael Brennan from Dondaf Street in Philadelphia returned home after months away to seek treatment for a felon on the right hand finger. The infection progressed, costing a finger and inflaming the hand. Brennan, a young man with many friends, will need extended medical care.
A muddled thaw affects hillside areas as streams rise and old slush melts. Property near streams faces risk while outskirts report ankle deep slush and mud, with Creeks in the district coming back to life though no major inconveniences yet.
Joseph FL White of Purest Uy was in the Miarison house last night and is en route to Philadelphia to seek treatment to restore his follaz health. He has just returned from the Hot Frings where he was recuperating.
J C Nicholson travels to Chicago for a week and aims to secure possible employment in the field of electrical supplies and related equipment. No further details on the destination or arrangements are provided.
A terse report from a local meeting notes the Carbondite group held a regulary session this evening. No deaths or injuries are mentioned and the text hints at severe propositions under consideration.
B D Taithrope of the Evening Telegraph Publishing company rests at home for a week due to illness but shows signs of improvement and hopes to return to the office soon.
Wyomilng Street resident Din Peel was reported to have received work yesterday on the phor Inney of Ac AW. The brief item notes local service activity and a resident’s routine work, with no further details provided.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a company confusion amid an audit or investigation. It mentions Ming, Debiaways, Evidson names, and Dyadyll but lacks coherent dates, places, or concrete actions. Further readable details are needed to draft a precise card.
A group of Carbondale children gathers for a five o clock tea at Duarte Avenue hosted by the Wonnacotts. Baby Helen Piel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Peck, is the guest of honor as photographers from Cramer capture the scene for prizes in a contest.
A morning incident described loss of a dynamo valued at one thousand dollars deemed practically useless. The fragment notes the item and its estimated worth but lacks broader context or involved parties.
Miss Hattie Utley of Chenango Works died at the Horton home on North Main Street after an attack of weakness. She was 31 years old, born yesterday, and had recently come to Chenango Forks for heart treatment. Funeral arrangements moved to Chenango Forks by this morning, with services held at the Horton residence.
Willie Fitzsimmons of Cinli street was injured while running along Chin Street when he struck a church wire fence, catching his right eye. He is in a city hospital with treatment ongoing and no loss of sight expected.
The Merl of the kitehes Devan was found yesterday on Brooklyn street and mourners gathered for a strong outpouring of friends. Services were held at St Rose church with high mass of requiem and burial at St Nose cemetery.
Cominda Cornell John Newton, who left his Ontario and Western post at Mayfield, will not move to New York City as planned. He will remain in a Courbondate area, a development his friends will welcome.
A garbled report notes a disturbance at the Deliwire Inn Hudson pund house involving Oberse Wedel Vines and Guy Le. The incident centers on a confrontation with the Polmesdale passenger engine and an unnamed rival, following a two wheel event.
John Grier was discharged from Emergency Hospital yesterday after several weeks of treatment for a leg fracture sustained in a fall. He was admitted for fracture care and is now recovering at home.
Edward Yullington and FC Mughes are in Beranton this week serving on the grand jury convened by the court yesterday.
Mrs Thinothy McGurry of Derrace Street and others are listed as city visitors and residents. Scranton visitors include O Oswald and B W H Stone with reciprocal calls noted. Miss Maury Gerrity and Miss Maury Mogan return from Pittston and Scranton visits. Rev A F B Chaffee attends the funeral of the late Rev Willan Edger in Scranton.
Miss Mamie Stevens and Miss Aninle Stevens spent the Sabbath with friends in the Electric city. John Hennessy of Binghamton visits Harrison house. Miss Delia Brady and Catherine Walsh of Mayfield toured Carbondale. Hattie Scott and Amy Dittmore visited in Carbondale. George Paul of the Miners' and Mechanics' Bank is visiting family in Oneonta. James Gorman of the Boston Tea Company branch made a valley trip. Misses Lillie and Water Gulleau of Dunmore visited Mary MelLane in Brooklyn Street. Captain Thome Murphy of the Correspondence Schools on a distress tip along the Ontario and Western road north. Mrs. J. O. Mariner Wilkes-Barre returned home after visiting her parents. Marie Charlesworth, guest of Mrs. Harry Kurrisen, returned to Greenwood. Myron Flockenberry returns to Dickinson College Cartlisle. Mrs. Hockenberry to depart for Le Cran Oregon to assume principalship. Wonnecott of Wonhieolt Bros. Pioneer Steank Kimndry returns from Washington, D.C. Patrick Kearney of Wilndling discusses borough treasurer post. Miss Lettle Horgan of Elmira returns home after visiting. Miss Horgan, a noted vocalist, sang in principal churches. Bertha Coon of Main Street visited Scranton. P. H. Collins of South Main Street, injured December, confined to bed, now able to sit up some each day.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Luxative Brotno-Quintie and Wy Chrove's Aisne a box. Readable details are minimal and no clear event or entities beyond these names are established.
Local notices report Mrs John Solomon of Main street visiting Johnstown due to her two grandchildren ill with scarlet fever. funeral plans for Wille Hemelright announced for 2 pm at the Second street home. Delegates Tucker and Gomer Lewis chosen for United Mine Workers No 1025 convention. Mr and Mrs M F McDermott visiting South Scranton friends with their son. Willie Litth of Colorada visiting family at Ontario and Western Conductor John Litth’s Rushbrook road home. Mrs David Jones and Mary and David Jr visiting from Porat City. Henry Fitzpatrick of South Scranton visited. Stocker Hose Company to reorganize on North Main Street. Rushbrook Lodge No 550 initiatory degree to be followed by lunch and smoker. Sugar supper planned in Windsor Wednesday March 39 by Ladies Aid of Congregational church. Will Hoberts child slowly recovering from diphtheria. W J Bergun of Peckyville, former Mayfield resident, is recovering.
The new borough council convened with President Brown presiding and full attendance. Bills for William Wheeler, F M Lynch, Water Company, Delaware and Findson, Atlantic Refining, and Treasurer Van Sickle’s bond were approved. Committee appointments were made, a dispute over appointments arose, adjournment followed, and the meeting ended with several members leaving.
Priceburg residents Mr Frank Blivkene and Miss Alice Eley visited friends in Jermyn Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Schuldt spent Sunday with relatives in Geen Ridge. Mr and Mrs Theo Welland and daughters visited relatives in semnot. Mr and Mrs W Wilson of Green Ridge visited their parents here Sunday. Mr Henry Dierks of Carnilt Street was a business caller in Scranton yesterday. Mr and Mrs Childs of Maple Street spent Sunday with friends in Jermyn.
Henry Strine turned 21 with a birthday reception at Mr and Mrs Henry Negtiie on Main street. He received an umbrella from Mr Negiie as friends danced and enjoyed refreshments and music by the Union orchestra.
Dalton and nearby residents share visits and family news including Sadie Mucklow of Virginia visiting Mrs. Robinson and the Bailey family from Scranton. Births, moves, church events, and a lay reorganization meeting are recorded with names such as Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Carr, Mr. Dean, and Pastor Lloyd noted.
All drug agents refund the money if it fails to cure EB. W. Grove's signature is on each box bic.
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