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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1902

Page

2

Shooting at Lake Quinsizamond Sparks Arrests Near Canandale

A fishing party from the Bush section of Marbondile township went to Lake Quinsizamond in Canfan. Eugene Swingle shot in the side during a scuffle as he attempted to arrest Frank Moran for trespassing. Moran wounded in the hand. Swingle's revolver discharged three times. Moran fled while Swingle was taken to bed. Constable Neary pursued the others. Anthony O Boyle was arrested and released. Michael Quinn and Daniel Corcoran posted bail.

Eugene Swingle South Canaan Frank Moran Marbondile Moran Tress Swingle A. B. Stevens Neary Tle Fulks Ball Nobingon Cannan Anthony O' Boyle Michael Quinn Daniel Corcoran Alderman Jones Camian Way Lake Quinsizamond Canfan Twhinson J. H. Steell Scrinton Carbondale Township Piecherel TW. Robinson Morin Fred Constable Neary

Morat and Swingle clash in South Canaan incident

Frank Morat gives a divergent account claiming Swingle began firing at the crowd while Morat and companions attempted to hold their ground. Moran says Swingle fired as he moved toward them, bullet wounded his hand, and the struggle ended with Swingle grappling his revolver during the confrontation.

Frank Morat Swingl South Canaan Swingle Mora Swingie Morin Moran Moaran Bwingle

Woman credits Postum with breaking coffee addiction

A former nurse recounts a long battle with coffee dependence amid night shifts and illness. She describes nervous distress from caffeine and bilious attacks until her husband urged change, switching to Postum which she says cleared her head and steadied her stomach.

Annual Carpet Sales On Now With Wide Selection

Local department store announces carpet sale featuring long list of body Brussels Velvets Axminsters and borders. Prices quoted per yard range from 64 to 85 cents for many varieties with several popular patterns and border matches. Early visits urged to secure these non duplicated values and matching border options.

Smith Axminsters Bigelow Brussels Smith Saronneres Covtsugi Cicero Oni Aidiere Naga Brussels

Garden tools and home basics on basement display

Summer sales highlight garden essentials including rake and hoe sets for women and children. Various tools listed with prices from 10c to 75c, plus three pig hose options and ice chests. Also promotion of screen doors, whitewash brushes, and June wedding presents displayed in the basement.

Mixed Wool Fabrics Sale Prices Highlight 85 Cent Yard Deals

A local textile sale lists numerous 50 to 56 inch all wool serges and melrose blends with prices around 55 cents per yard. Includes 27 to 44 inch diagonals, cheviots, brilliantines, serges and whipcords with note of a 85 cent yard price for a broad selection this week.

Sassvetas Panama

Moran in Wayne county court case after shooting Swingle

Moran testified he acted in self defense when Swingle attacked during a dispute over a revolver. A bullet struck Swingle in the side and Moran said he struck back to create an opportunity to escape. Swingle was wounded and treated by Dr Foo Wiener on Main Street. Moran seeks bail for appearance in Honesdale court.

Swingle Moran Corbetdale Foo Wiener Main Street Wayne County Honesdale

Appointment at Powderly mine pleases miners

The miners show strong support for James Hoghut’s appointment as superintendent, viewing it as recognition of merit. They expect his leadership to boost productivity and stability, anticipating improved relations with management and higher morale among workers.

Thomas Boylan Powderly Mine James Horan Watson James Hoghut Dilver Humus Dordin Alt Doyles Jordan Hive Tadivallah Mir Boyle Mrr. Boylin Mr. Boylin

Entertainer Alonme Mateh Prepares Global Picture Show

Next Saturday evening at the Grand Gypers Home a program conducted by Alonme Mateh will feature sixty animated pictures touted as the best ever viewed. The event, under the Woman's The Hef corps, promises scenes from around the world and electro photo illustrations of thirty popular songs. The show repeats the following Sunday evening.

Grand Gypers Alonme Mateh

Cannondale Cycle Club Elects Officers at Meeting

At a Cannondale Cycle Club meeting held last night officers were chosen for the upcoming term. President Jacob Fuchs heads the slate with Vice President M H Tappen and Secretary George W Juanes. Treasurer is F B Derby, Captain Robert Vian Murg en, and a board of governors includes D W Humphrey and Dr BD J Day among others.

Cannondale Cycle Club Jacob Fuchs M. H. Tappen George W. Juanes F. BR. Derby Robert Vian Murgen D. W. Humphrey BD. J. Day Claudens Builth H. Likely Murry T. Williame

Tight Presidential Contest Between Singer and Pichs

The election between Isaac Singer and Jaued Pichs ended with a slim margin of five votes in favor of the winner. Afterwards a smoker was enjoyed.

Isaac Singer Jaued Pichs

Death of D and H brakeman from railroad accident at Carbondale

Willan Doaghes, a Delaware & Hudson brakeman, died at Emergency Hospital near midnight from injuries after being thrown from a box car at Moogle station. He had worked as ground keeper, then conboyman, and later brakeman for the D H railroad, enduring a severely injured foot that led to amputation and eventual death despite treatment. He was about SS years old and left many friends in Carbondale.

Willan Doaghes Emergenciy Hospital Delaware & Hudson Railroad Delaware & Mwud- Bod Dolehkis Doughus Coors Doughia Douglis Ile Aunk Wisl Tle Warview Carlbendale Manville Carbondale

Odd Pennies for Superior Scott's Emulsion

Sooty & Bowne promotes Scott's Emulsion with a price versus result comparison. The ad claims pennies save pounds of flesh and days of strength, offering a free sample and urging readers to send for it through the Nealon address.

Scott Sooty & Bowne Chemis Goy Nealon

Douglas dies. family mourns in Scranton area

The obituary notes the death of Douglas and extends sympathy to his mother Mrs. Mary Douglas who lived on COMA street. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. William McLaughlin of Scranton and Mrs. Edward J. Quinkin of Cannan street, with the city grieving deeply.

Douglaas Mary Douglas Coma Street William McLaughlin Scranton Edward J. Quinkin Cannan Street

Funeral for Thomas Barrett Draws Large Crowd

The funeral of Thomas Barrett was held yesterday morning with one of the largest processions seen. The St Aloysius and Doberhsts of Father Matthew societies attended. The service at St Rose Church was led by Rev Walter Gorman. Interment followed at St Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Nealon Eddie Carroll Paceick Conley Miauk Thomas Dugean Frank Wsin Thomas Langin Walter Quinn Joseph Barrett and Micchael Paden. Two floral pieces came from the two societies.

Thomas Barrett St. Rose Cemetery Pall Frank Nealon Eddie Carroll Paceiek Conley Miauk Thomas Dugean Frank Wsin Thomas Langin Walter Quinn Joseph Barrett Micchael Paden

Musicale Friday Night at First Congregational Church

An entertaining musicale at the First Congregational Church on Friday evening to benefit the church organ fund. The program features violin and viola performances, a piano piece, vocal numbers, and a string quartet by listed performers. Proceeds go to the organ fund.

Congregational Church

Local Names Listed For Postmaster Position

A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Mary, Miss Maury Plaeraye, Bridget Mc Galven, George Gos wales, Robert Kilpatrick, W. Mediuuen, and Thos Postimaster among others. It references Carbondiile and Utara with dates in May and mentions a postage post office appointment process.

Wol Ashlew Hark Mavis George Goswales George J. Mumphies Robert Kilpatrick W. Mediuuen Geone Sicvend Mies Haner Addins Mies I Miss Many Dedis Mies Maury Plaeraye McGalven Mary Meadur Mex T. Willian Dates Donlittie Mia Houten Lewis Mathew Linke Hovelyn Mies Mary Walel Thos Postimaster

Arthr Yarrington Plans Continental Trip

Arthr Yarrington of this day left Seeterday for Cripple Creek or wherever he will spend three to four months. He anticipates a grand trip across the continent starting soon.

Arthr Yarrington Seeterday Cripple Creek Yarrngton

Meetings of Tonight Rally Across Local Groups

Several community gatherings are listed for this evening including groups named Willain He Davies poat, G. A. i, Viotert castle, Knights of the Mpatle Chain, Fidelity couplage, Heptasept Carbondale toadiye, Kilglite of Pythian.

Willain He Davies Poat Viotert Castle Knights of the Mpatle Chain Fidelity Couplage Heptasept Carbondale Kilglite Pythian

Local report on town activity and visitors

An OCR fragment notes Uy Avett Giladomes Phil Hinslamd and Bie Moris of Suction visiting the district Lit evening. It mentions town events that day in Jone with references to local migration and a Corcuiaky context.

Giladomes Phil Hinslamd Bie Moris Dlatinon Hutee Jone

Unclear fragment notes visit to Carbondale city

The readable text hints at a visit by several individuals in Carbondale involving a group called the act of friends and a person named Me Ueber, with references to a theater and local events. Details are fragmented and uncertain.

Missioney Owas Helms Wbstagel Pais Minder Jan Carbondale

Unclear Text About Delaware Event

The readable lines describe a person associated with Delaware and a retreat or visit to a parental home. however the OCR is garbled, making it impossible to determine a coherent event, date, or involved organizations. No verifiable facts or identifiable names beyond vague references can be confirmed.

Heng Nelson Whe miner in accident near Denver

Heng Nelson, a miner, was injured in an accident near Denver when a fall occurred on Noy Lane. He was attended by Liprowdl hospital staff and underwent care, with initial hopes of recovery after the incident weeks earlier.

Heng Nelson Denver Veelk

Unclear Ancient Record of Court Session in Howschate

Fragmentary report notes a figure named Shevitt and a titled attendee at a criminal session in Wiayate regina. The text mentions Te Tovah, a Keente brewewater, and Coronal Movsigi visiting among participants in Howschate during a court or work session.

Shevitt Anibintor Tio Jolin Elif Wiayate Regina Te Tovah Iolleulgr Keente Brewewater Howschate Criminal Vourk Sessieon Wein Nisulienien Coronal Matiger Movsigi True

James Collins and Team Face Turbulent Trestle Incident

In a rugged scene on the hung trestle three workers endured the incident tied to the line. James Collins and the Chatyamit Western crew confront the peril as authorities mobilize safety measures and assess damages.

James Collins Collie

Unclear Names Surface In Fragmented Local Notice

A jumbled OCR fragment from a local page mentions Binbail of damestown and Byuiner of Wilkow Hire, with several other names and places such as Carbondale Port City and Erie. References to attendees at a gathering, travel from Behenectady and NepoYs, and a mention of competition around Whe wlilekey rust appear in a disordered text.

Binbail Damestown Feel Byuiner Wilkow Korler Eranian Minot Hannah Slede Cheeley Port City Carbontale Inuls Erie Medvelliu Diotdut Avenue Julai S. Niles de. C. AL Desiborne Honowdale Samnel Woelloor Peoria Moses Scranton Westenluy Siger Woelling Elletiller

Worker dies after fall at Jemusa plant power yard

Alfred Melnne, a resident of Jemusa, died at work when a crew member fell from a power yard while returning from inside a building. coworkers reported the incident occurred around 4:17 PM as they left the site, with no warning given before the fall.

Alfred Melnne Jemusa Deceasul Delaware Jlrs Geodon Conwil Giaves

Death and funeral notices from a Scranton region page

The text records obituaries and condolence details from Scranton area families, noting the death of Afra Frank Mitemus and other local residents. It lists surviving relatives, memorial plans, and scheduled services in Delaware and Union counties, plus local social and educational events and community fundraising efforts.

Dalton High School Senior Class Misses Final Examinations

The senior class at Dalton High School records its members as Lawrence Simith, Maude Milley, Anna Tiffany, Maude Capwell, Margaret Babson, Maliie Klee, Aneto Balord, Emma Decker, Adeline Francis. Officers named include President Lawrence Simith, Secretary Maude Milley, Treasurer Anna Tiffany. Emma Decker earned first honors and Maude Capwell seven honors. Clue colors are red and white.

Lawrence Simith Maude Milley Anna Tiffany Maude Capwell Margaret Babson Maliie Klee Aneto Balord Emma Decker Adeline Francis Kmma Decker

Lodges to Decide Erection Plan at Weystone Hill Meeting

A joint gathering of the Knights of Malta Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans a Saturday night session at Weystone Hill to decide on erecting a building. Also the Egyptian Young People’s Union Welsh Hapilat association hold an annual conference starting Saturday morning at Susqueh Street Apt. Speakers include Rev Be Koesworth Jonen and Key William Alorvis. Robert Lewsey returns home after two weeks with relatives in Carbondale.

Knights of Malta Knights of Pythias Order of Odd Fellows Lodges Weystone Hill Egypithst Young People’s Union Susquehaind Street Koesworth Jonen Key William Alorvis Robert Lewsey Carbondale

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