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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1902

Page

5

Easter music to be repeated at Trinity Church

The Easter service at Trinity Church will feature Miss Sailer singing the soprano solo and Ralph Willing the tenor at the 10:30 service. An evening service will include a nine number program with Miss Lydia Siler, Miss Vie Jones, Ralph Williams, Arthur Morgan and the chorus. Mr Widmayer will play both morning and evening. Various special numbers, solos, quartets and choir pieces are listed for the two services.

Trinity Church Miss Sailer Ralph Willining Lydia Siiler Mise Vie Jones Ralph Williame Arthur Morgan Widmayer Walther Bart Buck Sehneckers Conor Gounod Thorne Thorne): Quirtette Bonners Saprang Flandel Tener Genie Quirtette Marra Aglo Alsen Lord Shelley Seloy Fearnei Sapien Soba Elioruk Ance Clory Dressler Duss Heavenly Sone Gray Master Hells

Casey Sits Up Now in Recovery from Hiccups

Friends report Edward Casey of Powderly Road has shown marked recovery from distressing hiccup attacks. Since last Saturday his cough lessened and stopped, he sits up, eats solid food, and remains quiet with no further attacks.

Edward Casey Powderly Road

Dog In Street Causes Woman To Be Thrown On Sidewalk

A large Saint Bernard, running frisky on Salem Avenue, collided with Mrs. Joseph Conner of Wyoming Street, throwing her to the sidewalk. She escaped serious injuries but suffered severe shock and nervous distress. a physician attended her at home, with improvement noted by yesterday.

St. Bernard Salem Avenue Joseph Conner Wyoming Street

Way Down East Diagram Opens Tonight in Reynolds Drug Store

Amusements note shows a diagram for Way Down East opening tonight at Reynolds drug store at 7.40 with checks handed out at the same time. The production, popular in Carbondale and other cities, is set to be at the Grind on Tuesday night.

Reynolds’ Drug Store Tno

Murray and Mieke Companions Present Two Plays at Grand

The Murray and Mieke Company closes a six week run with two performances at the Grand this evening. The Tiger Lily and The Irish Issue headline the program, both praised as top attractions. Nat Ciaodwit rose to prominence through the former. The company expects a warm reception upon return.

Murray Mieke Ayintli Nat Ciaodwit

Mrs Beers Dangerously Sick at Home

Mrs Beers president of Womena Relief Corps is dangerously ill at her home on 679 hospital street after a Thursday consultation. Doctors weigh measures to sustain her through the crisis as friends learn her condition worsened overnight.

Trinity church Mestrye organizes year appointing officers

The Mestrye of Trinity church met Thursday night and organized for the ensuing year by electing officers including a warden Benlor, junior warden Re Munse, treasurer W R Morass, and secretary C.

Trinity Church Benlor Re Munse W. Ky Mores W. R. Morass

Grape-Nuts credited with relief from dyspepsia

A reader from Butte Creek Michigan shares a testimonial praising Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. He reports long stomach trouble and indigestion, then says after two weeks his symptoms vanished and his weight rose from 135 to 160 pounds.

Kagey de Dewees Postumy Buttle Creek Mich

Delegates named for diocesan convention in New York

W Perkins property committer John H Orchard and 8 A McMullen C R Manville Frank H Hubbard N H Miller W H Morse and H Watrue named as delegates to the diocesan convention to be held in New York. Alternates listed include C W Perkins 8 A McMullen 8 Clark J P A Tingley and Fr H Reynolds.

W. Perkins John H. Orchard A. McMullen C. R. Manville Frank H. Hubbard N. H. Miller Morse H. ©. Watrue New York C. W. Perkins Clark J. P. A. Tingley Ih. Reynolds

Patrick F Moran’s Thirty Years Anniversary in Columbias

Patrick F Moran marks thirty years of faithful service to the city as a member of the Columbia Fire Company. The observance will occur on the anniversary of his admission, Thursday evening April 17, with a smoker. The committee to arrange the event includes Nealon, Carsden, Fixpatrick, and Joseph O Nell.

Patrick F. Moran Columbia Tose Company Smoker Horan Nealon M. Carsden W. Or, Fixpatrick Joseph O' Nell

Waymart Area Sees Smallpox Case Improve

Report from Waymart notes hull's smallpox case improves with no new infections. Bert dull shows better signs and recovery is expected. Authorities keep strict quarantine to prevent spread, with schools closed until lifted.

Waymart Bert Dull Waymert Lily Hull Clift Tull Tt Wis Sooon Wignart

Hospital reports grave condition for Palko boy and Miller

Report from Forest City states Andrew Palko, the Last Chance mine victim, was taken to emergency hospital with internal injuries after a Thursday accident. Stanley Miller remains in a dying condition with multiple fractures and severe shock. Joli Maen returned home after an injury at a work site several weeks ago.

Palko Stanley Miller Forest City Andrew Palko Last Chance Mimergency Hospital DL L. T Phuley Porest City Joli Maen

Church council urged to meet for mortgage clearance

The Lutheran church council is urged to attend tomorrow to arrange for Monday at 2 PM in Judge Mulwand's office. A representative is to meet to discuss lifting the mortgage in exchange for payment of the outstanding balance.

Church Council of the Lutheran Church Mulwand Thias Payne

The Locked Door to the Human Heart Opens

Fragmentary church notice cites a sermon titled The Locked Door to the Human Heart Cut Only Be Opened by Christ. The text references a Sunday service and a gospel reading, with unclear preacher or location details.

Hervices Preelin Bernon John Chelst

Train substitution amid brakeman's absence

Jiames Flrady substitutes as Draken on Conductor His ted's passenger train on the Deliciare and Hudson due to Alisha Bears absence for her dangerous wife situation.

Jiames Flrady Draken Histed Deliciare and Hudson Alisha Bears

Labor unions rally in city for rolling freight work

Rolphie Father Mathew and leaders from Hendpick lodge Railroud Train men Central Labor union Cigarmakers union Dotterer lodge Locomotive Engineers gathered to press for coordinated action and improved work conditions across multiple trades.

Rolphie Mathew Hendpick Lodge Railroud Central Labor Union Unio Dotterer Lodge Locomotive Engineers

Laundry proprietor resumes work after rheumatic attack

Martin H. H. Bagley, proprietor of the Carbondale laundry, has recovered enough from a two weeks severe rheumatism attack to attend to some business details again.

Martin HH. Bagley Carbondale

Sampson and Duaven Return Home After Enlistment

Hector Sampson and Clyde Duaven, who departed last Monday to enlist for service in the Philippines, have returned home. Neither plans to sail abroad again to serve overseas.

Hector Sampson Clyde Duavenport Phillippines

Davenport and Bampton Exam Outcome Limitation

Davenport failed to pass the examination while Bampton succeeded but could not proceed due to family dependents. The note indicates a conflict between individual achievement and family obligations affecting advancement.

Davenport Bampton

Anthony Schola Dies in Pittsburg After City Service

Anthony Schola, once janitor of the city building and a Fireman in the cay shops of the Delaware and Hudson, died in Pittsburg where he had lived five years. A leader among Carbondale Italians, he left city service under Mayor Retten and later sought work in Pittsburgh. He is survived by a wife in Walesa and was described as an invalid.

Anthony Schola Pittsburg Schola Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Colts Retten Tern James J. O'Neill Sehola Pluteburg Walesa

Wage clash over new carpenters scale on South Main

Three carpenters employed by John Hansen and son quit the McAndrew building on South Main over a dispute about a 25 cent per day raise under the new wage scale effective April 1. Hansen says preexisting contracts exclude the increase. the men refused compromise offers and turnover to new jobs under the scale.

John Hansen and Son McAndrew’s South Main Street Hansen's McAndrew Fell

Idle Week Ends at Coalbrook Breaker

The Coalbrook breaker of the Dela wire and Hudson experienced four days of idle time this week due to repairs and an eight hour day observance by United Mine Workers. Work resumes this morning allowing about town miners to return to their posts as repairs were completed.

Delawire and Hudson United Mine Workers

T N G S MEET AGAIN AND REORGANIZE

The T N G run sewing and social circle for young ladies reassembled this week after prior meetings. The next gathering is Thursday night at Miss Margaret McDonald’s home on Eighth Avenue. Members include Margaret McDonald Dorothy Early Cecilia Early Louise Bishop Mary Glennon Mary Pender Sadie McGurry Manite Monahin Annie Monahin Catherine Little Mary Little Carmel O Hearn.

Cirele Mareret McDonnald Eighth Avenue Mareuret McDonald Dorothy Cecilia Early Louise Bishop Mary Glennon Mary Pender Sadie McGurry Manite Annie Monahin Catherine Mary Little Carmel O'Hearn

T A U Convention Opens In Carbondale Township

The first quarterly convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union in the Scranton diocese will meet tomorrow afternoon at the Carbondale township school. St Patrick’s society will assist. William Peel will preside and Rev J J Curran is expected to address the gathering.

Catholic ‘Total Abstinence Union Scranton Carbondale Township St. Patrick's Society William Peel J. J. Curran Wilkes-farre

Obituary of William J. Davis of Carbondale

William J. Davis longtime Carbondale resident dies after a sixteen week illness from Brights disease. Born in Wales sixty six years ago he led church work at Berean Baptist Chapel and belonged to the Odd Fellows. Survived by wife and five children Hayden Thomas Richard Kate and Emma Davis. Funeral is planned for Monday afternoon with details to be announced.

William 7. Davis Carbondale Bright Mr. Davis Wales Berean Baptist Chupel Moresters of America Hayden Thomas Richard Misses Kkute Emma Davis Howe

Funeral Service for Mrs. George Dawson on Sunday

The funeral for the late Mrs. George Dawson will be held Sunday afternoon from the Columbia avenue residence. The service will be at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Reverends Charles Lee and A F Chaffee, with burial at Brookside cemetery. The remains of Mrs. Catherine Foley were sent to Canton Pennsylvania yesterday for burial. Many friends visited the Poley residence on North Main Street to bid farewell.

George Dawson Columbia Aveliue Pirst Presbyterian Church Charles Lee A. F. Chaffee Burlay Brookside Cemetery Catherine Foley Canton Delaware and Hudson Road Poley North Main Street

Among the Sick In City Mills and Homes

Miss Milcabeth Early, a pupil of Miss Gallaghy, reported ill at her seventh avenue home. Miss Sadie Monahan of Harrison house has been sick a week with feared appendicitis but improved to sit up yesterday. Mrs Timothy McGarry of Terrace also listed among the ill.

Milcabeth Sulestudy

Miss Laura Histed Returns Home After Illness

Street residents report Laura Histed of Belmont street is well enough to be about after several weeks of dangerous illness and days of faintness. Neighbors express relief at her recovery and cheer for her regained mobility and health.

Laura Histed Belmont Street

Wedded in Carbondale

Miss Louise Hofsommer and George P. Bensing of Archbald were married in Carbondale on Wednesday by Rev. F. J. C. Ehinger of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. The couple will reside in Archbald and have many friends hoping for happiness in their new life.

Louise Hofsommer George Bensing Archbald Carbondale George P. Bensing F. J. C. Ehinger St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bensing

Journeying salesman recalls Atlantic City fire thrill

John W. Mooney, head traveling salesman for Carbondale Metal Working, returned yesterday from the east. He was in Atlantic City when the disastrous boardwalk fire raged, calling the event the most thrilling he ever witnessed.

John WW. Moooney Carbondale Metal Working Company Mooney Atlantic City

National Protective Legion elects officers for coming year

The National Protective Legion has chosen its officers for the year. Maurice Clifford is named president with Joseph Gilmartin as vice president and J May Clifford as secretary. G W Hughes becomes treasurer and A L Wright serves as trustee.

National Protective Legion Maurice Clifford Joseph Gilmartin J. May Clifford G. W. Hughes A.L. Wright

Yarrington to Lead Berean Baptist Men’s Meeting Sunday

W. L. Yarrington Jr will lead the Berean Baptist church men’s meeting Sunday morning at 45. The cordial invitation extends to the men of the congregation and their friends to attend these interesting meetings.

W. L. Yarrington, Jr Berean Baptist Church

Mrs Hughes Chosen Traveling Companion for Inspection Tour

Mrs Mary Hughes of this city is selected as traveling companion to Mrs Annie Cogswell president of the State Assembly Daughters of Rebecca on an inspection tour through Lackawanna Luzerne and Wyoming counties visiting lodges.

Mary Hughes Annie Cogswell State Assembly Daughters of Rebecca Lackawanna Luzerne Wyoming

Fraternal Lodges Noted in Cumbrian Lodge Listings

A fragment lists groups including Cumbrian lodge Odd Fellows Division No 13 A P Hy Court Golden Eagle Foresters of America Diamond lodge and Shield of Honor, indicating a summary reference to fraternal orders and their lodge names.

Cumbrian Lodge Odd Fellows A. O. Hy Court Golden Eagle Foresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Scranton Visit Highlights Local Ladies Outing

Mrs T. M. Miller and daughter Gertrude along with Miss Jennie Davis of Washburn Street Scranton spent yesterday with Mrs W. J. Morgan of Solemnville.

T. M. Miller Gertrude Jennie Davis Washburn Street Scranton W. J. Morgan Solemnveule

Budget of Brevities from Carbondale Notes Myriad Local Happenings

The St Aloysius society joins the regimental encampment at Lake Lodore with a model company to represent Carbondale. A new dining hall in the Anthra elite building opens under Mrs Webb with lunches served until midnight and an elevator connecting dining room and cafe. Mrs L G Syuler mourns the death of her sister in Chicago at seventy four. Mitchell Hose Company travels to Forest City for the Wandling Hose drop. John F Ellstan arrives as tailor at S Singers. Rhines Brothers praised after concerts at local churches, drawing larger crowds. J R Cotter secures plumbing work for a North Main street building and Frank Jones’s new residence on E Fifteenth Avenue.

St. Aloysius Sovciety Lake Lodore Carbondale Soldier Sons of Temperance Webb Anthraelite Wandling Hose Company John Fellstan New York City S. Singers Rhines Bros Caur- Dondaliangs J. RB. Cotter North Main Street BR. Shannon & J A Frank Jones Eflehth Avenue

The Passing Throng Visits and Moves On

Dr Hoffman of Scranton and Attorney Gardner of Forest City visited the city yesterday. Miss Veronica Gorman of Sarminton is a guest in Carbondale. Misses McGarry and Grady visited friends in Archibald Thursday. Louise Brown returns to Albany after a short visit here. Mr and Mrs Retten have returned to Brooklyn after visiting Rev. Avg slatant Superintendent WL Jones of Metropolitan Insurance. Misses Mary and Anna Parrell of Pike street return from visits in Avocw and Pittston.

Dr. Hoffman Scranton Attorney Gardner Forest City Veronica Gorman Sarminton Carbondale Mary Frances McGarry Shathryn Agatha Grady Archibald Louise Brown Albany N. Y Brooklyn Popee WL Jones Metropolitan Insurance Company Mary Anna Parrell Pike Street Avocw Pittston

Church Services and Local Events Highlight Blakely Area

The Congregational church plans morning and evening services tomorrow. Rev David Spencer will administer holy communion at 1070 am at Blakely Baptist church, followed by Rev Clark Wilson preaching. Juvenil dancing classes hosted a social in Mahon’s Hall last night with Lawrence Orchestra. Jolly Harry Jenkins company to perform at Opera House all next week starting Tuesday with The Curse of Beauty. Mira Clara Hughes of Scranton visited Mrs J A Hull in Blakely yesterday. J B Cummings named superintendent of Archbald Water Co succeeding John Carroll who resigned. he is also lieutenant superintendent of Olyphant Water Co.

Congregational Blakely Baptist Church David Spencer Clark Wilson Mahon'’s Lawrence Orchestra Harry Jenkins Company Opera Hourne Mira Clara Hughes Scranton J. A. Hull Blakely J. B. Cummings Archbald Water Company John Carroll Cummings Olyphant Water Company

Jermyn and Mayfield Council Meeting and Local Notes

The Jermyn borough council met last evening and approved bills for street, police, coal, lights, and a water company bill with a deduction for a removed plug. A $250 tax-exemption list was referred to a committee for review. Repairs to culverts on Second and Third streets were ordered to be contracted with specifications due later at a special meeting. The discussion touched on flood damage and possible compensation, plus enforcement of ash-disposal ordinances. The North Monorth League mock trial drew a large crowd, with a jury list and defense by G Arthur Fowler and John B. Griffiths. Richard Smith Ch. Wacking faced charges for unlawfully shooting a dog. attorneys were listed and the judge’s charge closed the report. Patrick Cain, senior member of Cain & Son, died after an asthmatic illness. funeral arrangements were set for Sacred Heart church. James Sharkey Jr remains hospitalized with brain concussion.

Jermyn Press Consolidated Water Companys Bacon Jones Water Company Avery Wheeler Sullivan Moon Mpnorth League Methodist Church H. D. Swick J. Williams William Trotter W. O. Hill Prof. Barrett John Adams John Friend Elijah Stephens William Cudlip Elmer Fowler Winfred Cudlip Alva Whitley Richard Smith Ch. Wacking All Terrier Arthur Slocum Archie Martin Smith G. Arthur Fowler John B. Griffiths C. F. Baker T. N. Evans Slocum Baker Patrick Cain Cain & Son Jermyn Second Street John James Bridget Sullivan Catherine Sacred Heart Church Calvary Cemetery James Sharkey, Jr Third Street

Peckville Set for Religious Services and Local Notices

Peckville churches schedule sermons and services for Sunday with topics including Jesus and an Honest Doubter and The Joy of Christian Discipleship. The Wit and Humor lecture is postponed, and a Glee Club entertainment is delayed by a month. Contingent items note insurance claim adjustments and local job changes at Consumers Powder and a Northwest breaker project in Carbondale.

Gendall Methodist Church Jesus Dr. Whalen Orientil Glee Club Peckville P Hose House W. PF. Molt Bt. Johns Hown Harvey Clark Consumers’ Powder Company Wescott & Kingsley Carbondale

Funeral of Mrs. William Groban Held at Home

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home on Main Street. The casket was draped with numerous floral emblems including roses and arrangements from the Graham and Hilles families and many named local individuals and firms. Services at the house were conducted by a local clergyman.

William Groban Main Street Graham Calla Hilles Irene Fprynn Covanations Edith Anderson Campbell Scranton Jones Bubbna Heap Joses Kenniman & Co D. J.hughes Jessie Morton Elizabeth Decker Elizabeth Hilte Anne Ackerman Lena Faust Anna McGowan Eligabeth Simons Thomas Graham Mre McMillan Mra. Whiaters Sykes James Bouse

Richmond Girls Seek Help From Lydia E Pinkham

A Richmond reader writes to Dr Pinkham describing fatigue headaches and irregular menstruation and seeks advice. Testimonial letters praise the Vegetable Compound for relief and health gains. The company offers £5000 reward for proving any testimonial is not genuine or published without consent.

Mas Pixtham Lydia Pinkham Cross Lydia E. Pinkham Bus S. Thompson Acushnet Mass National City Bank of Lynn Tony Pubtabad Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Masa

Community notices and funeral details with local events

Trev and D P Smythe assisted by the Presbyterian choir at a funeral with pallbearers John Davis Sterling Keith Angus Howell George Kennedy. Interment in Dunmore cemetery. Mame Assembly No 38 meets Monday for anniversary supper planning. Mises Wade and Anna Farrell of Carbondale visited Seahill residence. Mr and Mrs George Shuler return from visit with daughter in Scranton. AL O. If fair postponed twice, now set to open April 25.

Trev D.P. Smythe Presbyterian John Davis Sterling Keith Angus Howell George Kennedy Dunmore Cemetery Mame Naomi Mises Wade Anna Farrell Carbondale Seahill George Shuler Scraton

Taxative Bromo Quinine Removes the Uuce

An early 20th century patent remedy claims to remove the uuce with Taxative Bromo Quinine. A. O W. Grove’s signature appears on every box, presenting an endorsement and branding that ties to the product’s marketed authenticity.

A. O W. Grove

Community Notes From Clark's Summit area

Local notices show residents moving houses and visiting relatives across towns. Annie Colvin attends Harrison Colvin's funeral in Daltom. Several families, including Tess, Walters, Justin, and Stewart, relocate within Scranton and nearby towns. Thurston Benjamin and Hanford Hunter are among those moving. Wooting Street Baptist Church hosts nightly gatherings.

Annie Colvin Harrison Colvin Daltom Tess Bromley Avenue Scranton 8. Walters Mill City Rose Vina Justin West Nicholson East Lemon Heron Billings Ay Fon Benton John Stewart Marion Swyre Airs C. . Merrill Hunter Hanford Billings Dh A. Benjamin Thurston Fev Maat Baptist Ehuvett

The Land of the Sky A Tribute to Asheville NC

A notable writer extols Asheville North Carolina and the surrounding mountains as the Land of the Sky. The article describes the region as a healthful resort offering comfort rest and beauty with pure air blue skies and panoramic mountain scenery in the western part of the state.

Asheville Mountains of North Diini Wuasington N.C Mareh Prt North Carolina Land of the Sky

Asheville Promises Health And Pleasure In Mountain Travel

The piece extols a nine mile mountain passage to Asheville, praising its healthful air and scenic routes along the Southern Railway. It invites travelers from Washington to visit for health, rest, and pleasure, highlighting Asheville as a thriving commercial hub in the mountains and directing readers to contact Charles L. Hopkins for tickets and schedules.

Netty Southern Railway Blue Ridge American Rockies Aly Washington Asheville Tyre Iife Arthur W. Dunn

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the News. of Casey Big St. Bernard Woman Last of Murray Company Vestry of Trinity Columbias Meeting of Church Council Philippines City Hall Hansen & Son C. T. A. U. Convention South Carbondale Mr. Yarrington Island Prince Allan-Villiar Company Opera House D. M. George Humphreys Jermyn and Mayfield Peckville AVOCA Wome Denver Colorado Richmond Dean Chana Porte The Carolina Charles L. Hopkins Philadelphia
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