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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

Page

2

Wild Eyed Wall Tale Followed by Calm Dam View

Report recounts rumors of a dam failure at Consolidated Water Co. reservoir No. 4 amid floods, then describes a calm inspection showing sturdy construction. Water overflow and a broken sidewalk result in repairs and city costs, underscoring dangers of clogged gutters and ignored warnings.

No. 4 Consolidated Water Company Wis Wnease Theodimn The Tribune Tian Na 4 Cape Horm Mace Weim Carbondale Wittelmiin

Neighbors Faulted for Flood Damage On Canaan Street Gutters

City engineer cites unclean gutters as the main cause of flood damage, noting nine-tenths of losses stemmed from blocked or uncleaned gutters. Inspection found most affected areas where roadway overflow occurred in front of uncleared gutters and water backed onto sidewalks.

Wolenante Hupp Nelheer Ikkupp Canaan Street

Coffee Switch Heals Rheumatism Says Patient

A patient reports knee stiffness and swelling eased after quitting coffee and using Postum. The doctor advised giving up coffee, leading to improved health over 18 months with better energy and mobility. The note cites other cases of stomach and heart trouble improvement after abandoning coffee.

Doe Wise Barnes Ik An

Deadlock Over Election of Doctor Saves District Money

A public board failed to agree on a district physician for the almshouse triggering a stalemate that saved $100. By not choosing between two candidates Dr Bailey and Dr Maloun, the district used the cheaper arrangement for emergency medical care and plans to retain it after reorganizing.

Dollire Bense Almyhouse Phedee M. J. Mublwun D. Li. Buller Malaun Thomas Haugh Maloun Bailey

St Patrick's Day Observed With Religious Services In Carbondale

St Patrick's Day will be marked by religious services in Carbondale with 7:00 and 9:00 masses at St Hose church. The Knights of Padre Matthew have asked for a solemn high mass, and many Catholics will observe Lent relaxations by visiting friends in nearby towns. The day is expected to draw visitors and the mines will be idle.

Treland Irin Carbondale St. Hose Church Knights of Pather Mathew Innocent

Grand Theatre Presents Matinee By Shilley Stock Company

Owing to a holiday, the Grand schedules a matinee by the Shilley stock company this afternoon and runs all week. A Woman’s Finer is the DHL the price 20 cents for reserved gallery 10 cents. Tonight The City of New York will be produced as the strongest din of the week.

Patrick The Grand Sehilley Stock Company Eula City of New York

Skilled nurses on duty out of town

Among our skilled nurses who are on duty out of town are Miss Rachel Jenking nursing a patient at Forest City Miss Margaret Davis at the bedside of a fever patient at Wandling Miss Agnes Coughlin at Pleasant Mount caring for a patient.

Rachel Jenking Forest City Margaret Davis Wandling Agnes Coughlin Pleasant Mount

Centennial Club Adds Piano to Leader Building Quarters

The Centennial club plans to improve its Leader Building quarters by placing a piano for member enjoyment this week. The club continues to grow with four candidates presented at yesterday’s meeting.

Centennial Club

First Presbyterian Talk Reveals Oriental Views

Reverend H. M. Woods spoke to the First Presbyterian congregation, sharing a glimpse of the Orient yesterday through his talk. The address touched on cultural and religious perspectives, offering attendees new insights into eastern traditions and spiritual life.

First Presbyterian Church H. M. Woods D. D

Silk Line Adds Quick Sell Colors on Counter

A description of a silk line slated for fast sales includes Castor blue old rose green lavender grey black and white in small odd patterns with sprays or running vine effects. The note emphasizes price and value as key, suggesting these silks will move quickly at retail.

Castor

Wash Silks Pretty We Say YES In Colorful Stripes

The notice advertises wash silks offered in endless colorings and fancy stripes with a cluster of cords and single cords about half inch apart. Sold by the yard at a stated price.

Black Silks Stock Range Includes Taffetas and Salines

Our Black Silk Stock offers a wide price spread across taffetas salines peats de sole and other desirable silks for selection.

Missionary Dr Woods Takes Leave After Nineteen Years Abroad

Dr Woods, representing the Southern Presbyterian church in China, is on leave after nineteen years of spreading the Christian faith. Yesterday’s services at the Presbyterian church featured Home Missions in the morning and Foreign Missions in the evening.

Woods Southern Presbyterian Church China Presbyterian Church

Truant Officer Acts Against Stark Parents

Truant officer Joseph Mannion moved Saturday against Horace Stark’s parents Oscar and Altres Stark for neglecting compulsory education laws. Alderman Baker imposed the minimum $2 fine plus costs. first offense, leniency shown. The school board vows stricter action to enforce the act and to deter future neglect among parents.

Joseph Mannion Horace Stark Moother and Altres Oscar Stark Alderman Baker Costa

Merchants Plan Cooperative Fire Insurance Scheme

At the Hetail Merchants meeting a plan is advanced to form a cooperative fire insurance society. Merchants would insure themselves against losses by fire through a Pennsylvania corporation led by secretary Robert Kinbick. The state association approved the plan at its Scranton convention.

Hetail Merchants’ Planetation Haa Co-Operative Tire Insurance Society Robert Kinbick Pasociation Scranton Pennsylvania

Train wreck injures brake man on Delaware Hudson line

Michael Gorman of this city, a brake man aboard the Delaware Hud son train Mudgen, is in Emergency Hospital with fever and bruises after a wreck on the Delaware and Hud son road in Forest City yard yesterday forenoon. He was in the caboose when an Evie engine struck it. the caboose was demolished and Gorman trapped. He was rushed to hospital with uncertain prognosis.

Michael Gorman Delaware Mudgen Gorman Delaware and Hudson Road Forest City Germin

Boarding house to move after April first on North Main

The Moa Relrdon boarding house in the opera house block will relocate after April 1, while the Moffitt homestead on South Main Street is renovated for Mrs. Ketrdon who will take possession after the month begins. The change promises increased advantages for the growing business. The Moffitt building was among sites viewed by the Kuildhts of Columbus for a prospective club house, with Enghta later selecting the Mc Andrew building for their home.

Moa. Relrdon North Main Street Moffitt South Main Street Ketrdon Kuildhts of Columbus Enghta

Night Watchman Hurt in Lathe Accident at Delaware Shop

Jeffry Symonds the night watchman at the Hudson to Como Ve shops suffered a crushed finger on his left hand Saturday night while shutting off a lathe machine. He will be absent from work for several days.

Jeffry Symonds Delaware Jod Hudson

Angibeer Urley Faces Daring Yard Engine Incident

A report describes Angibeer Urley’s hazardous experience aboard a yard engine in the Delaware and Hudson yard. He moved cars toward Onp Powhels when a dangerous sequence unfolded. Pocket watchers observed the chaotic scene and planned actions.

Angibeer Urley Delaware and Hudson Yard

Escape Marvel Hearts Onlooker After Averted Injury

Utley avoided injury after a dramatic incident described by witnesses as a near miss. The event drew attention for the escape that prevented serious harm.

Revival Mission At St Nose Church Concludes

After four weeks of progress at St Nose Church the revival mission closed last night. Unmarried women of the parish gathered for a combined service of completing duties and devotional period, with Father Bader presiding. He delivered a strong sermon and led the renewal of vows followed by blessings from the priest.

St. Nose Church Father Bader

Edward Weed Victim of Typhoid Pneumonia in Park Street Home

Edward Weed a brakeman on the DPelawire and Pudge lies critically ill at his Park Street residence with typhoid pneumonia. Doctors report limited hope for recovery as his condition worsens and his family awaits his fate.

Edward Weed Dpelawire Pudge Park Street Mr. Weed

John Devaney Returns to Work After Illness

John Devaney, the long time Harrison house businessman, resumes work today after a bout with illness. He had been away from his duties in Beranton where he has lived during his recovery.

John Devaney Harrison House Buck Beranton Dle

Funeral for Frances Fitzsimmons Held at St. Rowe Cemetery

The funeral of Frances Fitzsimmons daughter of Mr and Mrs Kinnk Fitzsimmons of Cunnan Street took place yesterday afternoon at St. Rowe Cemetery.

Frances Fitzssimmons Kinnk Fitzsimmons Cunnan Street Wis St. Rowe

Boyd Case Conductor on the Mesa Report

Wareold Hudson recuperating at home on Dartie Avenue shows rapid improvement after a sore foot incident. Mir. Cine reportedly ran a nail into his foot during a work outage.

Boyd Case Mesa Wareold Hudson Dartie Avenue Mir. Cine

Union Groups Highlight Diverse Local Organizations

A brief listing shows various local groups including Buloch woundt Olive Louflojge Odd Fellows PW Nally club Federal union No 7M Young Alen's Institut PR GO 8 of A Barbers' union.

Buloch Woundt Olive Louflojge Odd Fellows PW Nally Club Federal Union Young Alen's Institut of A Barbers’ Union

Local Visitors and Residents Share Weekend Travels

Frank Plynn of Serantoh visited Carbondale Saturday. Mrs Henry Lewis of Summit Avenue spent yesterday in Unione. Louis Lee improves at home on Miple Avenue. Morgan Thomas, president of the Chondile pour board, is at home on South Church Street. Arthur Stoddard, once resident here, now in Susquehanna, visited Davidk Craft over Sunday. Miss Grace Chirk returned home in Monesdile after visiting Carbendaly Lyre relatives. Mr Wind Mes. John Murray, en route from California to Brooklyn, visits Mr and Mrs George Keene on Side Car Avenue. Mrs W Lewis of Sout Church Street visiting 9 Dy McMbelimel at Miuweh Chunk for a few days. AlN McMichael’s son visiting here is dangerous.

Frank Plynn Serantoh Carbondale Henry Lewis Summit Avenue Unione Louis Lee Miple Avenue Morgan Thomas Chondile Pour Board South Church Street Arthur Stoddard Susquehanna Davidk Craft Grace Chirk Monesdile Wind Mes John Murray California Brooklyn Eiestes Mrv Cleorge Keene Car Avenue W. Lewis Sout Church Street Dy McMbelimel Miuweh Chunk Aln McMichael

Unclear OCR Fragment Describes Community Event and Parade

Fragmentary report from Jermyn and Mayfield detailing a local gathering. Mentions Mayfield resident Toren McApidiow and a celebration aboard a vessel with attendees and observed activities. Text is largely unreadable and garbled.

Masfield Unclear Text Reflects Turbulent Local Event

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tumultuous incident involving multiple injured individuals and terms like Scranton and Delaware. Context and specifics are garbled, but references to injuries and a coup-like event suggest a disorder or conflict affecting local figures. Names and places are partially legible but uncertain.

Local notices and event listings in unclear district paper

Fragmented OCR text outlines a sequence of public notices and events across towns like Goreme Gite and Palatfive pilabadod. It mentions family activities, community gatherings, and drive of local groups with various names and places, lacking clear dates or outcomes.

Fragmented OCR Tale With Names and Events

The readable parts hint at a discussion of people and locations, including references to Yale and Calvan, with scattered names like Mike Lowi and Leon. The text appears as garbled OCR from a historical page, making coherent facts and dates unclear.

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