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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1902

Page

3

Wayne County Man Dies After Being Run Down Near Equinunk

Peter Bloes of Union, Wayne County, was fatally struck while watching hoisting cars at No 1 Mine. He belonged to Company E Thirteenth Regiment and was seeking employment nearby when the accident occurred on the Delaware and Hudson road. The report notes community reaction and mentions his health recovery prior to the incident.

Peter Bloes Union Equinunk Red House No. 1 Bloes Thirteenth Regiment Lette Peter Hloen Viton Haumnunk Wayne Ain Iy Chase Moredson Poe Ciorcia Mines Peter Bhoee Johns Coles Ontario Mearfield Ward Duthy Todd Heath Dare

The First Pay Day in the Assembly District

A fragmented report describes a first pay day event with attendees including local figures and groups. It notes wages, distribution of funds, and mentions names and locations, though many details are garbled. The piece references parliamentary or civic proceedings and a public gathering related to compensation.

Postum Change Resolved Our Coffee Habit

A Michigan reader recalls choosing Postum over coffee after stomach troubles. She and her husband report four years of relief, improved complexion, and clearer eyes since quitting coffee and switching to Postum. The letter quotes a local grocer who endorsed Postum for children.

Drumkards Poston Cotlee Meir Sie Postum Positum Nese Creek Mich

Protest Renews Over Maplewood Cemetery Path Plans

A protest meeting of Maplewood Cemetery lot holders convenes to oppose proposed changes. They argue selling single plots and closing paths would force walkers over graves, deplete sentimental value, and raise prices. The group claims the cemetery is properly platted and public paths should remain accessible without carving new routes through older graves.

Maplewood Cemetery Association Miglewood Eechie Phebe Ivare Alossini Oortetiee Tvanedak

The Show Girl at Cand Sane Opera House Reviewed

A crowded Cand sane audience greeted The Show Girl amid mixed praise. Critics note the fragile lead, uneven pacing, and a vaudeville lineup with Mary Sher Wools Vibe and Coll Atherton delivering select numbers while Gorlow's minstrels provide lively support. reserved seats priced at fifty cents.

Lees Teltey Frank Detiel Ben Lodge Mary Sher Wools Coll Atherton Robert Kane Lenditi Gorlow

Letters Remaining in Carbondale Post Office November 12 1902

List of remaining letters for unknown recipients includes Henjamin Brownell Welsh Janus Winker Myre Hattie Miss J M Robbins Foreign Francis Rexford Cummings Ray De Lafon Brownell Mrs Leila Duffy Katherine A Hickey Miss Sarah J MoWilliams.

Carbondale Henjamin Brownell Janus Winker Myre J. M. Robbins Francis Rexford Cummings Ray de Lafon- Brownell Leila Duffy Katherine A. Hickey Sarah J. MoWilliams

Local Officials Named in Community Notice

Filne Hew William Griffis J Horan conchetor Thmothy Jones Michael Smith J A Thomas Postmaster are listed in a local notice detailing appointments and offices to be filled.

Filne Hew William Griffis J. Horan Conchetor Thmothy Jones Michael Smith J. A. Thomas

Epworth League Meets At Watt's Hall This Evening

The Epworth League of Firet Methodist Church holds its regular monthly business meeting in Watt's Hall on Cuhreh Street this evening at Heytoelock. Afterward a social will be held to welcome all attendees. Refreshments will be served. Admission fee applies.

Heiurdick Hook Daluiindia Belier Bolte Columbia Hose Company Columbias Edleiy Epworth League Firet Methodist Church Watt's Cuhreh Streer Heytoelock Whiehail

Crescents Star Joe Rosier Injuries Questioned

A letter from Noster, via a Carbondale friend, disputes reports of injuries to Joe Rosier the Crescents star fielder after a football game on St Michael's College campus in Toronto. The note says the printed account is not correct.

Joe Rosier The Crescents St Michael's College Toronto Canada Noster

Courier Morris Seeks Carbondale Visit After Election

Courier Morris, county commissioner and unsuccessful Republican candidate, visited Carbondale yesterday renewing many names and boosting support for his city activities.

Courier Morris Carbondale Elty

Diphtheria Strikes Third Child in Dunduff Stron

Another case of diphtheria is reported to Secretary Shepherd. The patient is eight year old Gaiwee gel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gheorge Brown of Dunduff stron. This marks the third case in recent weeks.

Shepherd Geal Ie Gaiwee Gel Gheorge Brown Dunduff Stron

Illness in Brook Street Ahead for Mrs Swartz

Mise Beatrice Swartz wife of Charles Swartz is very ill with pleurisy and pneumonia at her Brook Street home. Neighbors report the condition is serious and awaiting medical attention.

Mise Beatrice Swartz Little Hauphey Ail Charles Switts Ter Brook Street

Local Notables and Travel Notes From Seminton

J W Guernsey owner of Guernsey hall Seminton attended a larrison Westerdy event. C Munn editor of The Saturday Review returned after visiting New York City. Reardon wife and son of Niagara Falls spent a week as guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Horan of Scott Street. Captain Thomas Murphy has returned to Scranton after a few days visit with Carbondale friends and will not return to Cincinnati to resume a post with the International Correspondence Schools.

J. W. Guernsey Guernsey Hall Seminton Larrison Westerdy C. Munn Saturday Review New York City Sherrily Reardon Niagara Pall Thomas A. Horan Scott Street Thomas Murphy Scranton Wild Carbondale Murphy Cincinnati International Comhitteentht

Jermyn Mayfield School Board Meeting Notes and Local Updates

The Jermyn Mayfield school directors held their monthly meeting with full attendance. Attendance issues were discussed for several students. two cases will have examinations by Principal Barrett. Others may face legal action if parents fail to send their children to school. New hires include P. McGhity becoming accountant for Citizens Bank in Olyphant. Edith Martin, 11, died from injuries after a fire. funeral at 2 pm, father Charles Porkis burned while aiding. The monthly grade report lists numerous students by name across all grades.

Barrett Edith John Martin West Mayfield Lev Dress Charles Porkis Porkil Bult Sprague Stanley Dlills Harald Davis Jenge Diebbirdt Mary Myans Ruth Cire Geub Williamn Alten Preston Budgey Seth Sprague Hessle Jones Lanth Gine Margaret McAndrew Daniel Thos Minnie Parks Loretta Irving Mamie Turmy Frank Loughney Eloise Shields Margaret Jenkins Wdith Hastlake George Piver Glen Steele Anna Clark May Hoeale Charles Wilter Naboth Williams Belle Pryun Anny Col Ing Fern Pritchard Bernard Wivgell Glenn Wall Toswell Salisbury Blache McHale Harold Mellon Frank Cunningham Mary Bigbin Harvey Potter Alexander Muldoon John Edmunds

Local Socials and Sports Highlights Reach Readers

A list of guests visits from Mainstreet and Norfolk accompanies weekend gatherings at the Harrison house. Wyomin g Seminary student George Harris returned home for Sunday. Miss Nellie Loughney visits Olyphant friends. Miss Lillie McChrone joins Mrs Harvis as a milliner. Miss Mary Biglin returns from Scranton after visiting Mrs P H Collins. Jermyn high school defeats Carbondale High Kickers 12 to 5.

Michigan Nellie Loughney South Main Street Lillie McChrone Harvis Mary Biglin Scranton P. H. Collins Jermyn High Carbondale High Kickers

Olyphant Borough Actions and Local Obituaries Recap

Olyphant council met in regular session with four on the board. They approved September street department bills and other payments, extended the 5 percent tax rebate period, authorized repairs to the borough building, and debated meter reform for electric service. The electric meters issue led to disconnection for noncompliant users after rate disputes. The refuge removal from the river bed near culm piles was pursued with city officials. The school board met for routine business. William Williams of Blakely died at his sister’s home from pneumonia at age 33. funeral set for tomorrow at 2:20 PM with burial in Union Cemetery. William Mason returned from Buffalo, and local visits occurred among residents.

Jin Temple Tron Company Delaware and Hudson Company William Williams Reese Maggs Fifth Street Blakely Olyphant Amburg Tinsley Mary A. Willliams Union Cemetery William Mason Buffalo Helen Perry Springfield Mner M. B. Hull Blakely, MY Thomas Williams Hye Park

Peckville notes and local church services and events

Dr J W Beck of Peckville and others spend a week in Pike county deer hunting. Bear Creek trip ends for B Swingle. Scranton visitor Clarence Lathrop. Consumers Powder buys western horses. Peckville Baptist services continue with several preachers. Rev M Thompson Jermyn, Rev J Lewis West Pittston, Rev A Smith North Main Ave, Rev Zooray Magyar Baptist missionary fill in. Thomas Bell 71 dies at Bell Place. Ladies Aid to host Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Dinner 60 cents.

J. W. Beck Peckville Trey Buck Mr. Young Montrose Pike County B.J. Swingle Bear Creek Mrr Swingle Clarence Lathrop Scranton Consumers’ Powder Company Thomas Bell Bell Place Methodist Apleeopal Church Cranberny Luce

His Iron Life Belt On Atlantic Ship In Storm

A Suffolk passenger aboard a freighter crossing the Atlantic was strapped to an anchor in a desperate bid to stay aboard during a severe gale. The storm abated, and the man was found asleep in the bow with the anchor tied to him, while others searched the vessel.

Rouine Atlantic Suffolk Niles Philadelphia Euler

Fine handkerchiefs from Ireland and Switzerland offered

A catalog of linen handkerchiefs priced from 25e to 1s. 6d, highlighting Irish drawn work and square designs, Swiss hemstitched and embroidered options. Notes linen quality, scalloped versus hemstitched edges, and advice to invest in higher quality for durability.

Switzerland Ireland

House Goats and Bath Robes retail pitch

An ad promotes housecoats and bathrobes with prices from five dollars to twelve dollars. It highlights new stock, fresh season offerings, and a growing demand with a wide selection including unlined woolen and lined cloth coats.

Cashmeres and Lansdownes For Fall Fashion

Cashmeres and lansdownes feature in this season wardrobe with plain cashmeres for dresses and the popular Lansdowne silk and wool fabric. Prices include $120 for Lansdowne 40 inches wide, with colors like bead blue green brown tan gray old rose and heliotrope, praised for weave finish and softness.

Lansdownes Lansdowne Philadelphia

Raincoats For Women Offer Wide Variety And Size Options

A vintage advert notes rain coats designed to keep women dry and cheerful in wet weather. It boasts plentiful stock and many styles with sizes for all figures, priced from 14 to 25 dollars, aided by maker favors to ensure supply.

Blouse Suits for Women Fashioned as Loose Balzac Style

Russian blouses lead this year with the loose blouse silhouette. New suits feature blouse jackets with long skirts, capes, sharp waist cuts, embroidered collars and cuffs, or plain designs. Prices range from $15 to $100 using soft materials and lighter fabrics for ease of wear.

Balzac

Lehigh Valley Railroad Ticket Sale Notice

Railroad will sell tickets to New York and return at 4 45 from Scranton on dates through November 10. Valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. For information consult Delaware and Hudson railroad agents or George Vieller city passenger agent Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre.

Lehigh Valley Railroad New York Scranton Delaware and Hudwona Railroad George Vieller Elty Public Boars Wilkes-Birre Pi Oe

Inspection of WRC officers in Scranton and local notices

Atta Linele B Warner of Scranton will inspect the officers of the Woman's Relief corps this afternoon. The Masons prepare for the 100th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Mrs Julia Dewick of Binghamton visits her niece Mrs George Har tree. Mrs Henry Travis of Sivondslburg visits Charles Brown. About $15 was raised for the Chana Army benefit. The WRC supper proceeds supported by Charles Perry and family. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs T Vaughe's home.

Atta Linele B. Warner Scranton Woman's Relief Corps Masons George Washington Julia Dewick Binghamton George Hartree Henry Travis Sivondslburg Charles Brown Eastoi WRC Chana Army Repulbile Charles Perry Bowaulon Willard Alain Hollissey Christian ‘Temperance Viton Mra‘t Vaughe

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