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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1902

Page

3

Destructive Fire Hits Carbondale Business District

A major blaze on Church Street and Dale Avenue caused several thousand dollars in damage to Clark's Drug Store and nearby stock. Water damage flooded entire floors, with insurance covering most losses. Fire officials fought the flames amid high winds and heavy smoke, saving adjacent buildings and displacing Mrs Currie Walter’s lodging and stock.

Church Street Dalem Avenue Clark Mia Carrie Walter Balers Avenue Chick Couch Williams & Likely HW. G. Baker Currie Walter Watter Ts Far Jenkins Curtwor Rvnle United States Army Abe Walter Warttes Goethe van Thapsdias Iit Mars Waal Ter Ter Elroy Chile Stansbury Walter Faible Wwe Freien Ariven

Unclear OCR Fragment From Maple City Fight Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Maple City fight night drawing Garbondalians and references to Vil AN veal and Malt li Dhoresthate. Names include Wiis of Philadelphia and RA Brown from Sevanten with hotel register remarks and local figures such as Sack and Thowms N. Fieilby.

Dhaek Wiis Philadelphia Aid “Ra Brown Sevanten Wie Charbondale de Pen Duigs Uel Wolds Ehimplon Thiad Place Mieien

Grape Nuts Powers Track Stars In Training Tale

An athlete from Hales Creek Michigan credits Grapes Nuts with improving strength and speed. He recalls using the cereal three days before events, claiming two goat records in 60 yard runs and Wheelette events. Football teammates also follow a training table featuring the product.

Chieng Elton Ciree Teale Bael Amd Post Unes Halile Creek Mich

Ghent Musical Cease in Sormaten Draws City Leaders

The event drew a diverse audience at the Neralee and Pad erew Mil necitals Ta Seorantait. Elevations around von De Terme highlighted town pride as attendees observed the proceedings and heard supporters recount efforts. Witnesses recalled a payment of $44 received this evening from attendees who benefited from the meeting’s opportunities.

Ghent Sormaten Bovight Taddee

Lights for Carbondale Streets Move Forward in Council

City council passes Barrett ordinance for forty additional Incan descent street lamps in the first reading sequence. Kennedy's measure for light in the Fourth Ward advances after committee consideration, with debate over sewer connections and street lighting plans across multiple wards.

Barrett Kennedy Forth Ward

Power bill cut reduces rates amid service improvements

The company lowers the rate per kilowatt hour from 1 cent to a new figure and adds a prompt payment discount. This, plus existing five percent omissions, aims to cut overall charges by about thirty percent while highlighting improvements in local service and system modeling.

Vie Laake Obaeiuie Chile Goniuneriediin Algo Wall

Thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it

A historical plea touts Dr Kilmer’s SwampRoot as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder issues. The text claims widespread illness from kidney trouble, urges trial of the product, and cites testimonials and editorial notices from New York and Binghamton.

Killmer Hie & OG Binghamton N.Y Pamedicteie Tien Seranten Tribune

Power line upgrade cuts costs at Carbon Dill Station

The change in supplying current from the Carbon Dilly station to Hecht Jermyn Avenue enables the company to produce current in charge quantities at reduced cost.

Carbondilly Hecht Jermyn Ail Avene

Mutiveer MoH Tagen at Cres cents Stait convention af timer

An odd, garbled report from a Cres cent convention mentions Mutiveer MoH Tagen and officials including Mio Wipe and Helen te. The scene centers on a chaotic event during proceedings at Parad ford with names and actions unclear, ending with a wedding ceremony involving Rev Merrick and a bride in white crepe de chine.

Mutiveer Moh Tagen The Crescents Paradford Wiperie Guidant Ecaimed Mio Wipe Tie Mitchells Helen Te Hin Wee Hanath Chenpbell Cle Company Alo Mitcehell Pridtormd Gedal Aledil Ag Tipu Jolla Tie Ernest FE. Sear Fomerly London Moghul DO. AL Merrick Belde

Meredehyn Merick Wedding Noted In New York

Miss Kathryn J. Merrick daughter of Mr and Mrs James Merrick of West Twenty third Street New York wed in the Church of St Francis Xavier West Sixteenth Street The nuptials were noted in a New York daily and shared with Carbondale friends through the notice.

Wauthewin J. Meredeh New York City Curbot Wadia Ue Tietnapot New York Carbondale Church of St. Francis Xavier West Sixteenth Street Kathryn J. Merrick James Merrick West Twenty-third Street

Letters Between Bondalian and President Roosevelt Revealed

Fragmented 20th century letters show James Gorman addressing President Roosevelt with gratitude and requests for a cabinet position discussion. The president’s reply references prior work, long acquaintance, and mentions figures such as Gore, Wilkie, Cortelyers, and Cortelyou in a formal exchange.

James Gorman Moogsevelt Elvis Corman Peelve New York New York City Mir

Funeral services for Rev PD and G Smith to be held today

Funeral services are planned today for Rev PD Smith and G Smith, with burial to follow. Local church and community members attend as clergymen are remembered for their contributions and service.

PD. & G. Smith Bervices

Tippets Section Promises Classic Fur Accessories

Women begin eyeing small fur neck pieces as a trend for the coming cold, favoring flat collarless tippets that drape like capes. Prices begin around 4 dollars and climb to higher sums for premium furs, echoing olden day styles with careful tailoring.

Funeral arrangements for local resident announced

The service will be held at the residence on 2a0 this afternoon with Rev. W. Chutes and Austin Griffin officiating. The funeral train will transport the deceased to Sermaton and then Forty Port for burial beside his late wife.

ER DB Ae Cdn Tov AL W. Chutes Ett Austin Griffin West Pittston Ewil Delaware and Piadson Sermaton Forty Port

Obituary Notice for Care Bowlale Resident Ata Tobey

Ata Tobey longtime Care Bowlale resident died at his Belmont Street home from liver cancer after a three month illness. He owned a large farm at Burnwood Wayne County and was a major local dealer in timber products. Survived by wife and a daughter, and connected by marriage to Dunn family of Forest City.

Wien Est Wirrent Eoumelle Ammons Linus Chiaitnuen Aeunon Stifre Laicy Ct Eninietar Tins Chottnnet Davis BOSON Mraik Oalweil Walt Paperty Seaver AE Joebar Marc Diawis Pihal Tasserk Tie Bydllbreck Ava Anthous Tautty's Pui Avenue Hospital Streets Simewimene Mbitiel Sewcombs Crier Tanyand Therrmie Snd Eattyee Ville Vie Shere Wikkalhe's Anthonw Brortn Con Weil Waele Hye Plan Bialthtes Witlow Streek Ommuertio Oort Wayne Efioer Delain Tatil Owemsstigey Wivcenislar Street, Li Pant of Panels Peeipontys Ae Wiksonk Coutts Ie Elie Treet Edghith Sabcontes Belaent PT Pune Ata Tobey Carebowlale Orelock Belmont Street Min Tobey Burnwood Wayne County Mr.Tohey Aultern Barnwood Bis Cate Heepese My. Dbxeph Reabingon Bnetde

Doudles' Aid Society Presents Musical Entertainment

The Doudles’ Aid Society of the Last Presbyterian Church announces a musical event Wednesday evening. They invite all to attend and enjoy a program featuring a charm of songs and performances.

Presbyterian Church Last Presbyterian Church Ulnet

Obituary Notices From Carbondale Area Incomplete Record

Fragmentary obituary note recalls two former residents Me and Maes Pholeas Vo Muir who died resisting and mentions their visit to Carbondale. It lists attendees and later references Mr and Mrs Tolet Vie Madreelebayited Goate, a wedding, and a death in Chit Punt. It notes Petey and V Mule as surviving relatives and traces life from Carbonade to Browneville Nebraska with a family birth in Potgliikeepiela.

Pennsylvania Methodist Tee Conbondabllins Amd Carbondale M.Y Milde Niaviedson Peter Raavtelson Lee Jen Mars Bhomnen Belbesnaint Bea Dite Lievidwon Joh Stuart God Beubei Nelisaa Chit Punt Petey Awlilson Bh. V. Mule Ora Dasnivkehilve S.othin Chetolew Oy Iauu Chewie Dounty New York Key Re Carbonade Miss Levideen Browneville Neb

Noy and Muirs Tied to Wyong Seminar Factoid

Noy and Mrs Muir are described as students at Wyong seminar led by Nelson. Abe Muire is named as a prohibition candidate and potential governor of Nebraska. The text references Viviculty of Ctarboiudhel and unclear affiliations.

NOY Ctarboiudhel Tia Mir Muir Bry Nelson Abe Muire Nebraska

Corbonmtole Delivers Notice to Members on Morte Exercises

Fragmented OCR text shows a meeting notice with references to Corbonmtole and Volubis discussing exercises and a confer request. The passage is garbled but hints at a formal preparation, a second cheered event, and greetings to members. It mentions attendances and a degree-related context.

Volubis Cain Meluiheays

Jermyn Mayereld Community Notes and Residents

Local item lists residents and visitors in Jermyn and nearby streets. Mentions include Mrs Mary Delle Jackson of Daiketon and Byron Jackson of Moyiheld, plus several households on Madn Street and West Muyfietd, with social and church-related references and names of neighbors.

Jerevn Femeyion Sthaca Teast Sind Trevor von Baer Atlee Amn Laeyeowiel Wellies Akoreading Stoctou

Fragmentary obituary note from an old issue

Incomplete text mentions ARCTIBALD and Wyhaewwiote with references to a bereavement or service. It notes a funeral or burial context, with scattered names and a Sunday visit by relatives. Specific places, dates, or full events are unreadable due to damaged OCR.

Mrs thhehaud Choksen as caller in Jeriy yesterday

A woman identified as Mrs thhehaud Choksen acted as a caller in Jeriy yesterday, according to local notes. The brief item records her presence with no further details on her actions or context.

Fractured OCR Fragment From Unclear Local Notice

Partial readable text shows names, places, and scattered phrases. The fragment references local people, a town or region, breeders, and several unclear actions or events. No cohesive event or clear outcome is determined from the legible material.

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