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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1902

Page

2

Victims of Mayfield Fire Face Troubling Health Signs

Report from Carbondale details Mrs. Miller’s severe burns and high fever raising grave concern among surgeons. While the rest of the Miller family recovers, experts monitor septic poisoning from clothing and hope fever subsides in days. Others treated at Emergency hospital include Toy Giles and several residents with injuries or illnesses. Council and mayoral actions on compensation and water decisions loom over tonight’s meeting.

Thomas Miller Mayfield Wattie i

Made Chief Operator at Carbondale Telephone Co

Resignation of Mrs Predertete G Watt née Elisabeth Movies opens a vacancy. Manager J S Hughes promotes Miss Louise Phillips to the chief operator post. Miss Phillips brings relevant experience and courteous manner. Miss Anna Dimock moves to day service, Miss May Taylor succeeds Dimock, and Miss Madge Vaughn is hired as relief operator.

Predertete G. Watt Elisabeth Movies Carbondale Telephone Company J.S. Hughes Louise Phillips Phillips Miss Anna Dimock Ghly May ‘Taylor Miss Dimock Madge Vaughn

The Dr M Faund Select Council Bill Meeting Tonight

The select council meeting rescheduled from last Monday due to lack of quorum will be held tonight, coinciding with the common council. A claim for Dr M Mulchin for professional services related to Thompson family sink pox cases will be discussed, with prior joint committee critique noting the $400 amount as excessive given limited visits.

Select Counell Common Council Select Courell M. 2 Mulchin Thompson Davin Select Chaiwman Masters Common

Coffee Sufferers Turn to Postum in Health Appeal

A grocery wife in Quire thuge New York recounts headaches and liver troubles from coffee and credits Postum with relief. She praises quitting coffee, adopting Postum for company use, and urges others to try it, noting improved complexion and fewer headaches.

Quire Thuge N. Y Postum Postum Ce Battle Creek Mich

Burke in Jail Again in Carbondale Case

Carbondale resident Burke known as Topsy Burke is jailed in Scranton awaiting trial for criminal assault on Hattie Jetpoys of Termon. He used three aliases in Schenectady and was captured after a train ride from Dehpwiare and Hudson. Burke faces December sessions in county court.

Dowdmielk Topsy Burke Scranton Hattie Jetpoys Termon Dwar Neaeyn Burke Owas Aachitertads Sone Ache York State Hudson Ol Burke Elie Tim Dai Burke Schenewind Thudily Doolin MceHugh

Poor Old Honesdale Huskies Crushed by Carbondale Youths 11–6

A report from The Tribune details a chaotic Saturday game where Carbondale beat Honesdale High School 11 to 6. Key Carbondale players Quin Boland Wynn led the attack while Honesdale relied on Campbell and Weaver. the Swiftwinds beat Pittston 0–0 at Alumni Park with captain Dick Monaghan praised for his leadership.

Carbondale Pittston the Tribune Honesdale Millerville Rudge Canin Street Hill White's Crossing Main Street Chuck Connors Chuck Lodge of Sorrow Gunalers Kilpatrick Forbes Scott Frick Lyons Gillis Wynn Boland Quinn

Amusements at the Grand Tonight With Noted Entertainers

A promising Grand Theatre program offers a musical gallery of lively songs and bright lyrics designed to lift spirits amid weary days. Stars include Newell and Niblo from the Empire London and Annie Oakley from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, headlining the border play The Western Girls with a frontier tale and a dramatic mail stage coach scene.

Newell Niblo Empire London Annie Oakley Buffalo Bill Lynch

Cure Told by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Richmond woman tests the remedy for feminine troubles by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports backache leucorrhea bearing down pains and weight gain after starting in June 1901, saying she improved from 98 to 100 pounds and became a new woman.

R. C. Trpwax West 10Th St Richmond Lydia E. Pinkham

Vaudeville adapts Rupert of Hentgau at Lyceum

The afternoon and evening vaudeville features dramatize Anthony Hope's Rupert of Hentgau a sequel to The Prisoner of Hentgau Marty Leighton leads the cast The play was shown at the Lycee Scranton on Thursday evening and received favorable notices from local press holiday parents are said to favor it

Anthony Hope Rupert of

Longevity and Loss Mark Carbondale Obituary of Mrs. Janie Davis

Mrs. Janie Davis of Carbondale died at 4 45 PM at her daughter in law Sophia Daviss home 48 River Street from acute bronchial illness She was nearly a nanogenarian and had lived in Carbondale seventy two years Born October 25 1818 in Annon Scotland she moved with her family to Fredericksburg Maryland then Dundwy and finally Carbondale She was married to John T Davis fifty eight years ago He died eighteen years ago She was a longtime member of Trinity Holocopal church She is survived by two daughters Mrs Nathan Guyer of New York City and Mrs J K R Lucey of Grand Rapids Michigan Her husband served as an inspector under the Delaware and Hudson current details note the coincidence of another family member dying in Scranton yesterday

Janie Davis Carbondale Sophia Davis River Street Hhime Annon Seothand Fredericksburg Dundwy Davie Lad John T. Davis Thin City Dr. Noble Me Davis Henie Delaware and Hudson Davis Trinity Holocropal Church Thomas Drumm Scranton Thomas Fijllesple The Familly New York City Mra J. KR. Lucey Grand Rapids, Mich

Druggist advises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Danville Indiana druggist Mer L Thompson urges customers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and whooping cough. He claims it prevents and cures croup, treats throat troubles, and recommends keeping a bottle at home, especially with children. Available at all druggists.

Mer, L. Thompson Danville Ind Charmberlain

Family and Widow Davis Funeral Arrangements

The funeral for Mrs Sophii Davis widow of James Davis will be held Tuesday at Oppom. Rev Ro AL Sawyer will conduct services. Burial is in Maplewood cemetery with the family observing the rites for ten years since her husband passed.

Inlaw Sophii Davis James Davis Oppom Ro AL Sawyer Maplewood Cemetery

Aged man Davidson arrested for malicious mischief

Davidson was arrested Saturday afternoon by Chief McAndrew on a malicious mischief charge filed by P H H Cillbran of the Pennsylvania Telephone Co. He was held in bail by Alderman Atkinson. The charge cites removing dirt around a pole serving Henry McLaughlin in Brooklyn causing the pole to loosen and fall. Davidson renewed the activity after replacement, aided by claims of spite toward the McLaughlin family, saying he wanted dirt to fill a hollow place in front of his house.

Davidson McAndrew P. HH. Cillbran Pennsylvania Telephone Company Alderman Atkinson Henry McLaughlin Brooklyyn Wis

Infant Daughter of Jermann Family Dies of Meningitis

A nine month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Jermann of Powderly Street, died Saturday from spin alomeningitis. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and burial occurred at St Tose cemetery.

John M. Jermann Powderly Street St. Tose Cemetery

Local residents active in Wayne County history and regional events

Liumuel Tolley of Honesdale distributes the Well-fnished illustrated history of Wayne county published by the Wayne Independent. Scranton visitors include James Carden and others. Carbondale hosts callers Abe Sabin and Rev BE Roberts attend events. several residents recover from illnesses and injuries, with social visits noted across Scranton, Honesdale, and Canaan Street.

Early Christmas shoppers urged to beat the rush

An editorial urges shoppers to buy early for better selection and comfort. Stores report strong demand as Christmas goods come in early and crowds grow. The piece advises shopping before 10 o'clock and choosing trusted, reputable stores.

Women's Tailor Made Suits and Velour Wraps Arrive

A local shop features women's tailor made suits priced from 10 to 50 with novelty materials like hopsacking and dotted effects. The store also showcases Paris imported Velour Wraps and blouses with Monte Carlo styles priced 25 to 75, highlighting a broad, high quality selection.

Paris

Silk Petticoats and Skirts Hit The American Market

The article describes French fashion influence on American petticoats and skirts, noting lower prices for domestic versions. It lists prices from $6.50 for black petticoats with ruffles up to $25 with lace and pleats, and mentions closing out twenty plain colored silk skirts.

Silk Mufflers On Sale In Black And White Silk

Silk mufflers offered at 1 and 1 25 dollars with prices up to 3 50. The broad selection features mostly black and white brocaded silk designed to cover the crack where cold creeps into the neck.

Wrist bags lead Paris style trend this year

The article notes wrist bags as the year’s most feminine and pronounced fashion, offering chatelaine style, comfort, and a built in pocketbook. Prices begin at 50 cents and rise to five dollars, with the store boasting high fur sales and large purchases, especially in neckpieces across fur grades.

Paris

Jermany Mayfield Injured While Handling Frightened Animal

William Jaggers, a well known citizen in Falem, was severely hurt Saturday morning when an enraged animal ripped free from a rope Jaggers held. The animal dragged him several feet, fracturing his jaw. Dr. Shields attended him before he was taken home.

Willian Jaggers Falem Yh. Shields

Town Notices and Local News From Blakely Area

Fragments describe a cow incident, residents' travels, and social updates. Mentions Patrick Kennedys of Mast Side, Huntington trip, Delaware and Hudson depot staff, Hose company building plans, rummage sale, visitors in town, and a new clothing store position. Officers, families, and neighbors featured in brief items.

Town forms Young Men's club plan at Pajher Mathew Hall

A town meeting yesterday afternoon at Mathew Hall drew about a hundred residents. The crowd signaled support for forming a Young Men's club. Father Matthew O'Donnell presided and urged unity while outlining steps to organize the project.

Pather Mathew

Peckville Hydrants to be Restored After Payment

Wilson Bure company members urged to attend a meeting as hydrants in Third ward, dug up by water company for non payment, were not restored by council despite water rent paid. Taxpayers fear lack of protection until hydrants are replaced. Mr and Mrs Lt Taylor visited relatives in town. Dunmore resident Thon rauuschbuugh noted.

Wilson Bure Company Iit Ja Taylor Biv Ales Thon Rauuschbuugh Dunmore

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the News of Carbondale Hanls Toy Giles Charge Giles Terrace Street John Garden Parview Street Tr. Edwards HR. J. Snyder Cvouncil O'Neill Malaun Connerti Juset Tiwan Frederick Watt Carbondale Company Exchange DR. Malaun Select Council Carbondalian Jermyn Schenectady Edward Neary York W. H. Pelham, Jr E. Baker St Lydia LK Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mose Liumuel Tolley Wayne County Wayne Independent James Carden West Side Coogan John Kirkwood Chauncey Smilth Thomas Murphy Stephen Marooney Susquehanna P. J Moffitt Seventh Avenue Frederick F. Forbes Beranton Abe L. Sabin BE. R. Roberts North Scranton J. W. Kilpatrick Patrick J. Carden Peter O'fourke Philadelphia Edward O'Rourke Thomas Roche Clairke Dros Mias Blanche Margaret Kennedy South Canaan T. F Thomas A. Bhannen Cannan Street Joseph Kelly Connolly & Wallace Nton’s Shopping den Jack Robinson Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave Wwe Patrick Kennedys Gillley Huntington Eviding Pittebure Howells Mynon Levi Amex Willand Huger Third Street Myphant Hose Company Borouch Town Hall Buildig Blakely Srna Johmnes Brown Savighiers Loulee Nellie Brown Friedman & Goodman's Mia James J. O'Malley Dela Ware Street Olyphant Peckville
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