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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
2
The Carbondale Andrew Mitchell Hose Company celebrated ten years of service with a banquet and speeches at Germania hall. More than 200 guests from city government and prominent citizens attended. Portraits of Andrew Mitchell were worn as buttons, and speakers honored the company and its patron.
Andrew Mitchell the venerable citizen and patron of the company was the honored guest of the evening. The narration recalls a proud moment for him as talks of the night unfold with reflections on his many years of service.
An advertisement recounts a testimonial about Grape-Nuts and Postum from Battle Creek, claiming these foods supply essential brain-building material. The narrator credits a health improvement after switching to the products, noting renewed energy and mood and attributing recovery to proper nourishment.
The twenty fourth annual meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Lackawanna will be held in this city at the First Presbyterian Church today and Friday. Sessions occur this afternoon and evening with Friday afternoon devotional and Friday evening supper in the church parlors. Delegates will elect a representative to the national board and officers, with reports from treasurer and secretary and a paper on Progress of Mission Work.
A town column sketches early spring growth in Mereorial Park with sprouts and beds rising after recent moisture and sunshine. It then urges Carbondale to approve Whitfield's general sidewalk ordinance to require graded sidewalks on all streets, backed by property owner petitions and city consent.
Property owners along Park Avenue expect summer action on overdue improvements after floods and sidewalk shortages. Residents pressed for sidewalks and pullets as essential safety measures, while public enthusiasm grows for resumed streetcar service and Forest City service extension.
William Connell brings home his bride Miss Wachel Mc Namara wed yesterday forenoon at Patterson New Jersey. She is from the silk industry capital and will be welcomed by numerous Carbondale friends. The couple’s ceremony and witnesses are noted with Connell employed at Delaware and Hudson No 1 breaker under Foreman Mark Campbell.
A 19th century style appeal for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to calm anxious expectant mothers. It claims the tonic steadies nerves boosts appetite aids sleep and promotes strength for a painless baby arrival. The ad warns against substitutes and notes free medical books from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The newly married couple celebrated at a Catholic church in Pater RON then arrived in the city on the 8.35 Delaware and Hudson train. They were welcomed at a furnished home on Connell Avenue West Side with a reception and social congratulations. Mr and Mrs Connell will start housekeeping amid friends' good wishes.
Several residents from Carbondale and vicinity left this week for the far West to seek new homes. David Bengough and William Krenser of Jermyn headed to Trinidad, Colorado, for work. Mrs. David Hill of Jermyn joined her husband in Youngstown, Ohio. Frank McDermott and John Madigan departed for Denver, Colorado, both noted as prominent local young men.
A Carbondale list shows jurors drawn to serve the weeks of May 12 18 and 26. For May 12 the names include Dwight Crane P A Duffy John O Rourke John J Simpson John J Moffitt Willam Rounds Edward Clarkson. For May 19 W W Watt Alvin W Daley Ervin Stone William H H Reese Morgan Thomas. For May 26 George M Simrell Robert H H Trulles Eugene Hudson T J Bintth.
Clark Bros of Scranton plan a general store in Alten and Albrecht buildings but have not yet chosen a manager. The manager will be a Carbondalian chosen from several applicants. P F Lavin will head the dry goods department after managing the Peckville store before it burned. M F Larkly, from this city, now runs the Beranton store clothing department and will move here in the fall to take the same duties.
Peter B. Lynch, a well known young man, has become traveling salesman for W. H. Beck of Deposit NY, cigarmaker of the Baton and the Sire Pay Car brands. His territory extends from Forest City to Wilkes-Barre and authorities expect notable success.
George E Randolph Camp Sons of Veterans Branch 3 C M B A Carbondale Canton No 40 Patriarch Militant hold gatherings tonight listing local veterans organizations and order activities for the evening.
Robert Cox remains out after a severe bout of mumps while Miss Elsie Rapsiger lies ill with the grip at her home on Wyoming Street.
Visiting clergymen to Carbondale included Rev D D Jenkins B D Uniondale and Rev Ar Jenkins who preached on Sunday as part of this week’s religious gatherings.
The pulpit of the Welsh Presbyterian church saw improved attendance at morning and evening services today. Rev. Mr. Jenkins preached in English and Welsh, drawing cordial welcomes and strong church member interest for the visitor's return.
Arthur W. Haslam departs for Wilkes-Barre to pursue a road agent post after leaving as local representative for the International Correspondence Schools. Known as Custling Haslam, he leaves with many friends and Mrs. Haslam. George Griswold moves to Scranton to become assistant superintendent for Prudential Insurance, leaving his prior post here amid well wishes from colleagues at the National hotel.
Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah hosted state president Mrs Annie Cogswell on Tuesday evening with delegations from nearby lodges. She praised an exhibition by the lodge degree team as a revelation. A luncheon followed with happy addresses, and she will be joined by Miss Mary Hughes on future visits.
Raymond McLaughlin aged two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Williams McLaughlin, died Tuesday night at the family home in Scranton after a week with membranous croup. The remains will be brought to this city this afternoon arriving on the 13 p h train and burial is at St Rose cemetery.
The late Martin died Sunday morning in Emergency hospital. He was taken from Purple Undertaking to his daughter Mrs. Joseph Harris at 202 Belmont street for burial preparations. Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock at the Harris residence with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Carbondale residents called for jury duty this week in Scranton include DP W Humphrey, Robert A Jordan, P F Coogan, J P H Raynor, Robert Campbell, Charles Rogers, J J Neill, Thomas Lynott, and others referenced in the notice. The names reflect local prominent figures serving in the county court system.
The West Side assault and battery case regarding Myre concluded with a judgment or ruling. Details specify the outcome of the case against the defendant in the local venue and relevant authorities filed the result.
Bridget O Malley sued Patrick Scott in a Scranton criminal court yesterday but the jury cleared Scott of charges. They found the case trivial and ordered Scott to pay the costs after ruling he engaged in the episode on the West Side incident.
Henry N. Peters and Miss Sarah Davis were married at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. J. J. Whalen officiating assisted by Rev. Ernest Melville. The couple, attended only by friends and relatives, settled at 88 Wyoming Street Oliver House and received a large welcome from local admirers.
Rev. Ernest Melville known as The Interpreter of the Poets entertained last evening at Berean Baptist. His Tennyson readings in the lecture course earned praise from Carbondale literati. Trustees hope to bring him back next year for An Evening with Shakespeare.
Miss Llewellyn elected as teacher in Fell township to replace Miss Catharine. Miss Julia Lewllyn of Pike street noted in the report as part of the selection context.
A cautionary note urges against ignoring colds as they weaken lungs and invite serious illness. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cheap cure available from all druggists, arguing against needless risk.
The May Fiske company brings an exceptional repertoire to the Grand for five performances opening tonight with Miss Fiske a standout soubrette. Matage Byrne calls the booking fortunate and the bill features Mrs Gen, Tom Thumb, and her midget husband the Baron. The Little Magnet opener is planned with extra special acts and show cars circulating after the show for valley and city line coverage.
In Scranton Judge Edwards discharged three cases against John McGowan after his marriage to Mrs. McGowan was proclaimed at Alderman Howe’s court. Mrs. McGowan’s stated intention not to appear led to the cases being marked not prize and costs assigned to the county. Constable Edward Neary was commended for his prompt handling of the docket and aiding disposition without trial.
Butler Goodwin aged forty two, born here about twenty years ago, long employed at Prisbie's show shop on Church Street. Survived by wife, two sons George and Louis, two daughters Coram and Martha, sister Mia Mary Kern. Funeral this afternoon at three at the house, burial in Brookside Cemetery.
Edward Stevens of Summit Avenue spent yesterday in Scranton. W Bogert and W Pound of Wilkes-Barre were at the Americano house yesterday.
The ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quining Tablets and offers refunds if it fails. The claim is accompanied by a signature of BE. W. Grove on each box, and the text appears as an old time medical advertising gambit.
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