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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1902

Page

3

Carbondale Obituary A Longtime Local Doctor Dies

Dr Andrew Niles of Carbondale dies after a life in medicine spanning decades. The article honors his career at the Berkshire Medical school lineage, his service in the community, and notes four sons in prominent positions including Dr Toh Niles of Cir Wondile and Dy Niles of Salt Lake City. It recalls his early training, move from White Creek to Pennsylvania, and his dedication to patients and charity.

Dye Andrew Niles York Atilie Ol Wes White Creek Washington County Wain, &. Bay Yedielee Tles Ds. Niles Rogery Pennsylvania DuMone Svardeve Niles Plasichkoy Dy Niles Gsinyple Cir Wedaine Efoly Cross Hospital Salt Lake City Brant Elgar Niles & Mosher Kniss City Andrew Niles Gemerih Deent Quirtera Colorado Springs Colo Wander Andrew Niloe

Readers urged to report delivery irregularities to Tribune staff

Subscribers of The Tribune are asked to report any irregularity or confusion with delivery. Report issues to The Tribune's circulation manager in the Burke building or to Ehrert & Reynolds news dealers. Affected readers are urged to report promptly any delivery problems.

Tribune Burke Bulldine Tohert & Reynolds

Dr Andrew Niles Golden Jubilee Honored by Carbondale Society

Carbondale Medical Society hosts a banquet honoring Dr Andrew Niles for his long service and career. The event celebrates a venerable physician and marks a notable milestone in his professional life.

Carbondale Carbondale Medical Society

Notable gathering honors Dr Andrew Niles in Chicago

A historic luncheon celebrated Dr Andrew Niles with members of his profession in Chicago. Attendees shared remarks on his service to humanity and reflected on the enduring impact of his career.

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted For Digestive Ailments

An advertisement extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion issues. It claims to purify blood and cure nervousness irritability and sleeplessness by cleansing body processes. A testimonial from Mrs H R White of Stanstead recounts relief after eight bottles and five vials, and a note that Dr. Pierce’s medicines cured her liver complaint.

Pierce H.R. White Stomstead Stanstead Paebec Dhibe Dispensary Medical Association Ihen B. V. Pierce Buffalo

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Fond du Lac Club

A Fond du Lac Wisconsin note from Mrs Emma Felch treasurer of the Social Economic Club attests to complete cure of irregular painful menstruation after two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter asserts the remedy's value and invites others to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Emma E. Felch Fond du Lac, Wis Social Economic Club Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham

Community Celebrates Dr Niles Golden Jubilee

The text recalls Dr Niles inviting a friend to hear William Jennings Bryan, reflecting his lifelong interest in politics and sports. Locals in Wayrart and Scranton remember his enthusiasm and the community marks his golden jubilee with shared felicitation.

Wayrart Niles Tae William Jennings Bran Scranton Dr Niles Bryan Dr. Niles

Successful Year for Methodist Young Ladies Society

The Young Lady Workers of the Methodist church, hosted by Mrs. A. W. Teogonolds and Miss Thuttie Pitscoe at the Twitter home, held their annual meeting with about seventy members. They elected officers for the coming year and celebrated the Ingathering of two dollar books, raising a net amount of 1.00. The year’s work was praised for its success and over 100 dollars was realized by the group’s efforts. Officers elected: President Mrs. E. Horton. vice presidents Mrs. William Shiumon Miss El. Basene Mrs. George Ackerman. treasurer Miss Mitta Wells. secretaries Mrs. J. F. Clark Mrs. G. B. Sturnisen.

Methodist Church A. W. Teogonolds Thuttie Pitscoe Twitter Miss Pascoe Mitta Wells J. FP. Clark Gi. B. Sturnisen

Nuptial Surprise Ties Carbondale Pair in April Wedding

An unexpected wedding in Carbondale unites Miss Jennie Luscond of Wayanire with an unnamed groom in a April 27 ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church, Bing hamton. Rev Dy Daw officiated. The groom, son of Trissener Pondneter, works in local Delaware and Fludsen shops and is a member of Company BE Thirteenth Regiment. They reside in the Bagley house on Iennaan street as newlyweds.

Wrnauk Wisted Itv Thichowen Misa Jennie Luscond Wiayanire Binghamton Dy Daw Trinity Episcopal Church Vlisted Trissener Pondneter Withgn Tiivted Doliwire and Tolson Fle Delaivare Sat Conpais Turing Aed Asted Bagley House Ienaan Street Elty

Forest fires ruin berries and timber lands in region

A severe blaze swept through the area causing extensive damage to berry patches and valuable timber land. The worst fire at Darview yesterday required a large force from Delaware and Hudson to subdue the flames.

Iarview

Fire Hits House of Martin Gordon in Sand etvont

A house belonging to Martin Gordon on Sand etvont was nearly destroyed by a severe Tiki winter blaze. An unknown person is suspected as the arsonist, with firefighters called out again at 11 45 in the forenoon to combat a second blaze that started from the walls.

Martin Gordon Sandetvont

Wool Tas Resigns From City Station Post

Wool Tas, who recently succeeded Eugene Chapman as ticket agent at the Delaware and Hudson city station, has resigned to pursue a similar position elsewhere.

Wool Tas Eugene Chapman Sistunt Delaware and Hudson

The Hest Liniment Praised for Rheumatism and Lumbago

Mrs Avni Hagelqains of Tuckahoe N Y reports great benefit from Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago. Her husband used it for a sprained back with quick relief. She calls it the best family remedy and says she recommends it widely. sold by all druggists.

Avni Hagelqains Tuckahoe, N

Day’s New Jersey Visit Bonds Rail Passengers

Pen Argus notes Mr. Day from Laflin arrived early this year and formed many friendships with patrons of the Delaware and Hudson during a brief stay with the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

Pen Argus Central Railroad of New Jersey Day Laflin Delaware Tfludson

Common Council Minutes Highlight Sewer Work and Petitions

The meeting opened with members seated and a committee report on John Waterfield recommending penalties be dropped. A Thorn street sewer and city electric rights ordinances were introduced, with bills from the finance committee approved for payment and taxes ordered levied. A Water plant bond ordinance was printed, and a Water tax file advanced. A Waterfield lien motion failed seven to five. Mitchell Prose requested a requisition. Stone sought sewer connection terms but failed to gain approval. The session adjourned after debate on sewer connections.

Common Council John Watefield Select Council Street Department Charles Cavinaugh William Killen Gilleran M. EL Gilmartin Mills Brothers J. A. Monahan van Bergen F. W. Mills & Co Stone Thorn Street Thompson City of Carbondale John Waterfield Mitchell Prose Company Hiram Stone Witerfield

Obituary of Thomas Berilaullen of Powderly

Thomas Nilhwllen of Lower Powderly road died yesterday after a six month illness that began with a severe rot and progressed to typhoid pneumonia. A promising young man, he worked as an office boy at Powderly mine and was born here nineteen years ago. Survived by three sisters Eilen Mary Katie and six brothers Daniel Martin Ambrose Joseph Eugene and Vincent Silhutlen, all of the city.

Thomas Berilaullen Mid Misa Thomas Nilhwllen Lower Powderly Road Hoon Powderly Mine Eilen Mary Katie Daniel Maretin Ambroge Joseph Eugene Vinecert Silhutlen Ctty

Gorman Named Representative in Prater District

Jimes Gorman of South Main Street Carbondale is appointed representative in the Prater district. His territory from Susquehanna to Scranton will include a council in every town. Locals predict major success for him in this new role.

Jimes Gorman South Main Street Carbondale Prue Blue Prater Aly Gorman Susquehanna Scranton Wm Council Gopman

Cycle club to hold monthly meeting on North Church Street

This evening the Cycle club will meet in their rooms on North Church Street for a regulary monthly gathering. Election of officers for the coming year will be the most important business.

North Church Street

Local Meeting Sets Important Election Aftermath

After the election, attendees will enjoy a smoker and lunch. The meeting is described as very important and all members are urged to attend.

M& Wight

Pictures and Tunes Highlight Grand Opera Tlogue

Alonso Hatch will present sixty moving pictures and thirty illustrated songs at the Grand Opera Tlogue Saturday evening. The Woman's Relief corps of Davies' post operates the event to raise funds for the deserving poor. The Sidison machine, praised as top quality, will be used to ensure a marvelously perfect display.

Alonso Hatch Grand Oper Sidison Match Lises

Strikes Tighten Coal Trade at Car Bondale Mines

In Carbondale strict obedience to a work stoppage left only firemen and pump runners at mines. Delaware & Hudson halted northbound coal movement and reduced wig freight to three times weekly. A few crews laid off and little coal sold except to prearranged buyers. smaller dealers refused orders, fueling fears of broader suffering.

Carbondale Delaware & Hudson Delaware & W Hudson

Augustus Thomas Play Ari gon at the Grand in Carbondale

Augustus Thomas new drama Ari gon will be staged at the Grand on Saturday under the same management as The Jonnie Brier Bush. Manager Byrne promises a capable company and a splendid production to close the season with Arizome as a top recommended show in Carbondale.

Augustus Thomas the Grand J. H. Stoddart Byrne Carbondale

Traveling salesman joins Cudahy Packing in Scranton area

Joseph Monahan of the Flarrison house has accepted a traveling salesman post with the Cudahy Packing Company. His territory covers Scranton and through the valley. Monahan comes with proven experience and earned broad good wishes from friends in Carbondale and surrounding towns.

Joseph Monahan Flarrison House Cudahy Packing Company Scranton Monahan Carbondale

Carbondale Candidate Van Gorder in Town

cE Van Gorder of Carbondale, a Republican county commissioner candidate, visited town on Tuesday. He has long served as a party worker and residents feel Carbondale should have one of the commissioners. The candidate is described as pleasant and making a good impression.

Ce. van Gorder Carbondale van Gorder Olyphant Gazette

Reverend Lee to Attend General Assembly in New York

Pastor Charles Lee of What Presbyterian church leaves for New York City to attend the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the county. He will be away two weeks and Rev. Mr. Rood of Minneapolis will fill the pulpit in his absence.

Charles Lee What Presbyterian Church New York City General Assembly Presbyterian Church Mr. Lee City Mr. Rood Minneapolis Minn

Local Catholics to Attend State Convention

John Wansen of this city and Andrew Hansen of Honesdale left yesterday for Reading to attend the German Catholic societies state convention in session until Thursday. Wansen will represent St Boniface society of Carbondale and Hansen St Josephs of the Maple City.

John Wansen Andrew Hansen Honesdale Reading St. Boniface Society Carbondale St. Joseph's Maple City

Homer Van Gorder Resigns From Carbondale Telephone Post

Homer Van Gorder resigns as hanman for Carbondale Telephone company to join Interstate Telephone in Trenton N J He will report to Bruce Bedford the former manager of Carbondale exchange in Trenton N J.

Homer van Gorder Carbondale Telephone Compang Interstate Telephone Company Trenton Bruce Bedford Carbondale Telephone Company

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Organizations

Local notices list gatherings for Division No UV Ancient Order of Hibernians St Vincent de Paul Lucretia Judge Daughters of Te Bekiah Lackawanna Tribe Red Men Loyal 160 United Mine Workers Carbondale Cycle Club Daughters of St George Clerks' association and more.

Division No. UV Ancient Chrder of Hibernians St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia Daughters of Tebekiah Lackawanna Teibe Red Men Tloenl 160 United Mine Workers Carbondale Cycle Club Daughters of St. George Clerks’ Association

Passing Throng Noted Around Owego and Carbondale

A series of social calls and visits reported locally includes Thomas Tt. Durfee in Owego New York S A Cahoon of Scranton visiting relatives in Carbondale on Sunday Professor William Deynett travels to Thaw lon for a trip and several residents such as Miss Mame Boylan Miss Mdith Carey and Miss Wilzabeth Early return from visits to Olyphant Honesdale Scranton and Scranton area friends Bonding events include YP A Philbin Republican candidate visiting Carbondale and Misses Ida Frisesthe May Pris Ella Brain and Bather Downs hosting guests on Pike Street at a reception for Bishop Hoban by the Newman club.

Thomas Tt. Durfee Owego Cahoon Scranton William Deynett Thaw Lon Mame Boylan Mdith Carey Honesdale Jamesa Steele Spencer Street Bleetrie Ligsle Searey Wyoming Street al Newsy John PD. Brennan Pleasant Mount Harrison House Burl W. Bishop Dunmore Wilzabeth Early Seventh Avenue Crave Slimrell Alf George Simwell Clark Avenue Debora Davie Lenox Carbondale Maine Barry Pike Street New York Eitv Joseph Motann A. Philbin Archhiald

Columbus club house visit noted in Scranton

In Scranton during the eventing Miss Genevieve Farrell, a nursing student from Oneonta Minnesota, visits her sister Mire. John Pidgeon of Dixon Hill and W Jordin with Horace Trene and Leonid, and grandmother Mrs Martha Carey, are guests of Miss Idazzie Carey and Mrs Mary O'Brien on Sunday.

Columbus Club Scranton Genevieve Farrell Training School Oneonta Mire John Pidgeon Dixon Hill W. Jordin Horace Trene Leonid Martha Carey Scrinton Idazzie Carey Mary O'Brien

Taylor to stage concert and football clash this weekend

The article lists an evening concert at Weber's vlnik with multiple musical selections by the Arlington quartette and Watkins family with solos by Olwen Howells and Oscar Morris among others. It also notes the Taylor team challenging West Beranton alumni in a Saturday afternoon football game at Riverside Park with 3 o clock kickoff.

Lodge Vik Aimerican Protestint Association Weber Vlnik Dunemere Prat W Od Corbopdale Sarah J. Price Arthne Morgink the Burtons Anthinette Cee Club Walking Fiimafiys Peel Tithon Mrs. N.o M. Thomas Mise Widich W. Watkins Reetue Khor Miaretow Heat Morris

Local Jurors Named For Week Of Court

After visiting his parents in Providence Miss Hattie Richards and Mary Rid wards spent the Sabbath with the Misses Phillips of Taylor street. Messrs John TD Atherton W G Howells Isaac Davis and Robert Llewellyn are serving as jurors this week.

New York Hattie Richards Mary Ridwards Providence Phillips Taylor Street Mesers John TD. Atherton W. G. Howells Iiaac Davis Robert Llewellyn

No Quorum Delays Council Meeting in Olyphant

Olyphant council failed to meet due to no quorum. A new meeting is scheduled for tonight. Grassy Island washery operated yesterday with the usual workforce. Miss Maury Vans of Duryea has returned home after a week with Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of the woods. Thomas Michiels of Bhikety died at Lackawanna hospital Sunday night from dropsy. He was about years old and had lived in Blakely for several years. four sons and one daughter survive. Funeral from his late home in Blakely tomorrow afternoon at 2:40. Interment in Union Cemetery. William Hendgan and family left yesterday for New York to sail for England, where they will reside.

Hogarth Butterworth Hormel Mein Street Otwoestep Forester John Hogarth Enterprise Hall Eivery Lttle Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Scranton First National Bank of Derma Hig Frank Altremus vViciity Bertha Barrett Ff Lakeside Dud Mos. Barrett Second Street Retail Clerk's Association North Main Street Grassy Island Delivere and Tudson Company Maury Vans Duryea Hone Milzabeth Williams Woods WY. Probert Providence Sundin Thomas Michiels Bhikety Lackawanine Hospital Blakely Foer Price Blakely Tomorroaw Union Cemetery Willian Hendgan New York Enghind

Peckville Notes On Local Moves And Resignations

J Blackwell plans a move to Moosie soon. J Gunzemuller resigns as Dolphs bookkeeper. Mrs. Jennie Swingle traveled to Honesdale yesterday due to her sister in law Mars Toms serious illness.

J. Blackwell Moosie J. Gunzemuller Dolph's Jennie Swingle Honesdale Mars. Toms

Only One of Her Kind Dalle Julian the Notable Female Rider

A portrait of Dalle Julian, a gifted and graceful rider with remarkable poise and intelligence. The feature highlights her unique status in equestrian shows, noting she is the sole rider of her sex performing bold feats with the Adam Porepaugh and Sells Brothers Enormous Shows.

Dallie Julian Sells Brothers Dalle Julian Dastile Jalan Pire Puuinary Alii Dadlie Uth Othiec Dullie Julian Wtur Adam Porepaugh Owl Celui Dalle

Much Talked-of Improvement in Hourly NY to Philadelphia Trains

The New Jersey Central announced an hourly train schedule between New York and Philadelphia, starting at 7 am and continuing on the even hour. The route promises a smooth, smoke-free ride with fast, elegant service, though the Royal Blue Line will operate independently.

New Jersey Central New York Philadelphiia York Royaly Blue Line Philadelphia

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the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad Kaverine van Teawe City Station Pat Saraniton Willie Marre Tadof Boo Albany Saratona Mantnell Moston Wasmart Carbenelate Charles Bar Berkshire Medical School Ottmann Aradiuste Alshans Medical Eatlese A. Dusinberre Subiveons’ College Willoine Almerican Halilon Innavinaiae Talielea Coletta Mignan Pono Mishel Fletcher Vehutelt Mindiotie Pathe Dinette Tay Wheeler Oipmian Mom Cosveneer Sn Ieen Stletly Andrew Nile Mh. I Hairper Dusine Wetre Blowerdate Tha A. Othman Charles Bure Pletcher Shields Ritesinnnons Wilkes-Barre Charles Meaker M. A. Shields Graves Drvis Isinie Mandelssohn C Wllege Haltmane Oh Knorper de H. OS Wheeler Ah A Waser We. Muntaun Wed Lewry J.D Dor Son le. van Doren Archhaht Ontario and Western Taco Carbondale Saridaye Erns Wall von Hie Webrd Deafonte Danio Bear Danny Ted Mas Athelle Viboedalee Tatas Eiieth Aiaieay Nee Wire Siein Was Phather Tevet Tykht Beni Weaneyenk Wits M. E. Church Frank Histed Jennie Luscond Waymart Mr. Gorman Blue Cycle Club Arizona The Cudahy Company Mr. van Gorder Olyphant Cuticura Palx Parla Cléo Charterhouse Sq Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor Peckville
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