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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1902

Page

3

Fire destroys tenement in Italian settlement on Belmont Street

A fierce blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed a tenement owned by Frank Wells in Carbondale's Italian settlement on Felmont Street below Clark. Insurance on the house valued at 800 dollars left tenants Mia Houston and Joe Younulli homeless with no belongings saved. Firefighters faced low water pressure and smoke as they battled the fire, which left the structure a total loss and nearby dwellings at risk.

Belmont Street Frahlen Wells Ellen Houston Joe Younilli Felmont Street Clark Mia Frank Wella Houston Joe Yoinalli Younulll Young Motsion Clarke Mitchell Chey McNaulty Wit Elnod

Bell breaks at Methodist church tower and rings loss

The bell in the Methodist church tower at OMelula is found cracked after a visit by the fleet thieshiee. A large piece is chipped and a seven inch crack renders the relic currently useless though its historic role to call meetings and assemblies is noted.

Grape-Nuts Story of a Cincinnati Traveler's Recovery

A Cincinnati traveler named N Case jr describes his yearlong battle with constant headaches and weight loss. After trying various foods his wife urged him to try Grape-Nuts and Go, he reports rapid improvement, weight gain from 125 pounds to a higher weight, clearer brain, steadier health, and renewed energy, crediting the cereal with his recovery.

N. Case, Jr

Smallpox Case Reported in Waymart Village

Fred Woodley a Waymart student is diagnosed with smallpox and taken home to Ateo Damascus township Wayne county. Dr Cuscker of Narrowsburg diagnosed the illness with Dr Dusin berre from Honesdale to monitor progress. This marks the first curious case from Waymart since earlier minor outbreaks.

Waymart Fred Woolley Woodley Ateo Damascus Township Wayne County Cuscker Narrowsburg Woolley Dusinberre Honesdale

Youth Caught Robbing City Grocery in Broad Daylight

A youth about fifteen, Hubert Brennan of South Main Street Hill, was caught under a city grocery cash drawer at C N Seaman’s on Church Street. He faced arrest by Patrolman Bell and awaits a hearing. Brennan has prior theft acts and was held for possible reformatory commitment.

Hubert Brennan South Main Street C. W. Seamans Church Street C. N. Seaman Chireh Street Brennan Mr. Beane Duaeell Duck Seaman Ah. Beamon Bell Eloré Mr. Seamans Diinnes Brenan Wilkestare Michael Brennan Stepa

Concert by Local Talent at Dundaff Methodist Church

A Tuesday concert at the Dundaff Methodist Church drew strong city attendance. The program featured the Orpheus quartet, choral society numbers, cornet solos by G. H. Ackerman, and performances by Mrs. Dana, Stella Montgomery, Carrie T. Bronson, and Prof. Thomas who directed the choral society.

Dundaff Sailors’ Gleet C. BE. Lesiie M. Moret P. Thomas M. Rivera Orpheus Quartette Cornet G. H. Ackerman Muasurka de Convert Prof. Thiele Choral Socie America W. M. Clark EK. O. Roe A. P. Thomas R. M. Shepherd Misa Carrie T. Bronson Prof. Thomas

Picture of Lackawanna yard shows 200 dead engines

Mark Kennedy of South Main Street in the attach of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad car accountant's office holds a striking picture of the Lackawanna yard at Bevanton. The image shows over 200 dead engines as a consequence of the coal strike and is described as remarkably interesting.

Mark Kennedy South Main Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lackawanna Bevanton

Pleasant President's Day gathering of the New Century club

The New Century club held a final season gathering Monday at the Misses Moras home in Simpson. It was labeled President's Day for the club with Mrs Willis A. presiding.

New Century Club Misses Moras Simpson Willis A

Manville Presides as 1902-09 Officers Elected

The retiring president delivered the annual address and the report by secretary treasurer Mrs Raymond H Reynolds was presented. New officers for 1902 09 include President Miss Alice Butler Vice President Mrs Gilbert B Sampson and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Maurice G Watt. The past term saw President Mrs William A Manville Vice President Mrs Nollin A Sawyer and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Raymond H Reynolds.

Wilkes-Barre Record honors John Harvey as longtime conductor

The Wilkes-Barre Record praises John Harvey of Carbondale a longtime Delaware and Hudson conductor with twenty four years in service and deep railroading knowledge. He is a respected townsman known for visiting the river common each afternoon when off duty with his family.

Wilkes-Barre John Harvey Delaware and Hudson Carbondale Harvey Delaware and Hudson Company Car Londale

Base Ball Friday at Duffy's Field

Scranton Alerts visit Carbondale Crescents on Friday for a likely lopsided game. Both teams are in fine trim and eager for a strong showing, with fans urged to support the event to cover travel costs and ensure a lively afternoon of baseball.

Electric City Duffy’s Field Duffy's Scranton Crescents Carbondale Snoppy

Neary Makes Assignment Amid Coal Strike Turmoil

Peter L. Neary of South Main Street, Carbondale, due to the coal strike agitation and his credit based business, filed an assignment to C. N. Bronson Lynch and Bronson T. J. Kelly and C. Ditchburn’s Sons. He could not meet creditor demands and placed his affairs in trust for himself and other creditors.

Peter L. Neary South Main Street Carbondale

Inauguration of St Aloysius Total Abstinence Officers

At a regular meeting of the St Aloysinus Total Abstinence society on Tuesday evening the officers were installed. President T J Gilhool delivered the inauguration speech amid applause and emphasized that success rests on the members' efforts. The regular business followed, and the entertaining committee was tasked with planning an entertainment for the next meeting.

St. Aloysinus Total Abstinence Society T. J. Gilhool William Burke James Conerton Frank Nealon Githool

Carbondale’s Cycle Club Noted by Wayne Independent

The Wayne Independent reprints a Public Eye item from The Tribune praising Geo F James of Carbondale Cycle Club. The preface highlights Carbondale’s finest as Wayne County natives, noting James as son of John P James of Honesdale and recounting Scranton Tribune remarks.

Wayne Independent Carbondale Tribune Geo. F. James Carbondale Cycle Club Wayne County George James John P. James Honesdale Scranton Tribune

Miss Mary Gerrity Resigns After Ten Years on Leader

Miss Mary Gerrity resigns this week from the Evening Leader after nearly a decade in the position. Her departure signals a new life phase during the month of roses and brides, and friends extend warm congratulations.

Mary Gerrity Miss Gerrity

Reward for Colt Stolen From Patterson Farm in Waymirt

Advertisement in the Tribune offers a reward for information leading to the return of a colt stolen from the Patterson farm in Waymirt Tuesday night. A clue had pointed to its location but did not result in recovery.

Disorderly House Charge Cast on South Archbald Street

Hannah Young placed under bail by Alderman Atkinson for maintaining a disorderly house on South Archbald Street. Her alleged alater Linnie Young evaded the constable for several days.

Hannah Young Atkinson

Moon and Siebold dissolve partnership in meat market

Moon and Siebold dissolve their partnership of Moon & Siebold Meat Market on South Main street. Mr Siebold retires while N Moon Jr continues the business at the same location.

Carbondale Moon & Siebold South Main Street Siebold N. Moon, Jr

Delegates Named At Total Abstinence Union Convention

Delegates attending the Total Abstinence Union convention in Olyphant include T. J. Gilhool J. V. Delainey William McHale Edward Gollen B. Aloysius society M. J. Horan Frank Iilpatrick Mark Campbell of the Knights of Father Mathew.

Olyphant T. J. Gilhool J. V. Delainey William McHale Edward Gollen Bt. Aloysius Society M. J. Horan Frank Iilpatrick Mark Campbell The Knights of Father Mathew

Fell Brewing Plant Hiring Controversy Reported

The article notes contractor John O’Neill of Beranton proposed hiring non union workers to install iron girders at Fell Brewing Company's new plant, with President Krantz commenting on the plan.

John O'Neill Beranton New Fell Brewing Company Krantz

Union Labor Delays Work. Resumption Planned

The contractor O'Neill refused to proceed without union labor after determining costs. Union workers will be employed at two dollars per day, higher than his expected cost of one dollar fifty. The job is halted briefly and will resume with union labor.

O'Neill

Meetings of Tonight for Veterans Group Branch 39 Carbondale

George Randolph camp Sons of Veteran meeting notices list Camp Carbondale Canton Patriarch's Militant Branch 39 C M BH A scheduled for this evening with a brief call to members to attend.

George Randolph Camp Sons of Veteran Branch A. Carbondale Canton

Scranton Social Roundup Notables Attend Local Homes

Mr and Mrs George Herbert visited in Scranton yesterday. Co F Whittemore of Scranton was in the city yesterday. Deputy Factory Inspector FE Bishop of Dunmore attended the American yesterday. William Crago plans to leave today for the Adirondacks to seek work on a new railroad. Michael Murphy who oversees circus paraphernalia crews visited his mother on Sand street. Martin Flynn, proprietor of the Lackawanna Valley House, and his son John were at the Harrison house yesterday. Flynn also visited Carbondale, his former home.

George Herbert Scranton F. Whittemore L. B. Powell & Co FE. W. Bishop Dunmore American William Crago Adirondacks Michael Murphy Sand Street Martin Flynn Lackawanna Valley John Harrison House Mr. Flynn Carbondale Nev Thomas Morcom Norman Williams John Smith Martin Coyle William Williams Lake Chapman Patrick Toughney Rendham Thomas Henwood Second Street Mayfield James Quinn William Evans John Sullivan New York Ke, McCanty

Jermin and Mayfield Residents Join Hornellsville Visit

Jermyn Mayfield and Mrs M D Fuller left for Hornellsville New York for a several day stay. The Marine band led by Thomas Douth Waite performed in the street with twenty two musicians.

Community notices in West Minooka and nearby areas

A reception for Arthur Morgant in West Minooka precedes his Buffalo trip, with refreshments and guests from Scranton. Funeral services for Joseph Null and the late John Weibel child are announced with burial plans. A Noda vs Weatheran game is set at Riverside base ball grounds. The John F B Matthews benefit raffle occurs next Tuesday with ticket return by May 20. Mingoka tribe members attend obsequy for Joseph Hall.

Arthur Morgant West Minooka Buffalo N.Y Mr. Morgane Preent Minses Gertrude Thomas Daisy Gussie Reinhardt Alice Nicholas Bovila Stose Ray Jewie Alice Morgans Miss Gibson Miss Hush Mika Miller A. Weber Forest Home Noda John FB. Matthews Llewellyn Joseph Hall

Peckville Woman Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Hutthe Barber relict of the late Edgar Harber died yesterday morning on Main Street aged 62 after a brief illness from pneumonia. Funeral from the late residence at 240 o clock Friday afternoon with Rev PF Gendall officiating. Interment in Prospect Cemetery. The Ladies of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Sunday School of the Methodist church will attend the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday. The Mount Jesup company has removed its mules from the mines and put them to pasture.

Mra Hutthe Barber Edgar Harber Main Street PF. Gendall Oltielating Prospect Cemetery The Women's Christian Temperance Union Ulea

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