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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
2
The Carbondale page notes rail schedules for Waymart and Wikesdale with arrival times to Carbondale from Wilkow, Scranton, and Sunday services. It also lists officers for eighteen months including Oliver Treverton as secretary and Robert Blair as treasurer, plus various lodge roles and a smoker event with cigars provided by Noble Ground Copeland.
Partial timetable details list Sunday trains from Carbondale to Scranton at 7 00 am and 4 00 pm with connections to New York and Cornwall. Additional departures toward the south and returns from Scranton around 10 10 am and 6 00 pm are noted, plus connections to Cadiz and Mes from Scranton or nearby lines.
Subscribers are asked to report any irregularity or confusion in delivery to the Carbondale branch in the Burke building or to Robert & Reynolds newsdealers. The notice requests prompt reports of delinquency to aid efficient service.
City officials and press representatives toured the Carbondale poor farm and Greenfield township almshouse to review care for sixteen inmates. Directors John McCabe, Meike, and James Burke showcased humane, economical management of the facilities and resident needs.
Olive Lentlodge No. iif officers were seated in Odd Fellows hall Monday evening with District Deputy Grand Master William Tremmetright directing. New officers include noble grand Frank Wells and secretary Charles Whitelock, plus treasurer Edward Hiall and other line officers. another Carbondale lodge installation followed with District Deputy Hemelright officiating and Alexander Copeland as noble grand and Robert as vice grand.
A Washington physician's wife details how switching from coffee to Postum coffee substitute helped her husband sleep and regain strength. She notes the coffee-like color and taste, the quick improvement, and that the doctor now prescribes Postum to patients. Battle Creek Postum Co. supplies the testimonials.
A notice to Mrs. Carrie Gaughan reveals the Cannon Ball electric road from Scranton to Carbondale will enter via River Street to Sixth Avenue. The land along the river bank has been appropriated under eminent domain, with owners at risk for any changes before purchase and compensation.
The Banner Society at St Aloysius T A B shows a membership near 400 and nominates officers at a lively meeting in St Rose hall. Officers include President T J Gulhool and trustees William Mc Hale Edward Conarton Michael Barbour P F Waxe Edward Harte and others. DeLaney declined nomination due to time but is honored for leading the society to notable success with a gold badge presentation planned for the next meeting.
Fell Brewing stockholders met at the Salem avenue office and voted to raise the issue from 875000 to 100000. Michael Krants presided. Delays in constructing the new plant arise from iron girders and ore shortages affecting the mill order.
A maiden testimonial from Mrs. Eckis Stevenson of Salt Lake City credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing years of womb inflammation and nerve troubles avoiding surgery. The notice invites readers to write to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass. Also reports social notes on weddings and club entertainments in Carbondale and Scranton with names and locations.
The article notes uncertainty over girders and iron delivery delaying brick construction. The brewery project stands unfinished at its current height, with progress stalled by material shortages and a halt in work.
Miss Mary Scanton and James Swannick were united in marriage yesterday forenoon at St Rose Church. The ceremony was conducted by Very Rev T S Coffey with Miss Nora Swannick as maid of honor and Thomas Swannick as best man. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple plans a trip to New York and Philadelphia before settling at 110 Powderly Street.
Henry Gerry 26 died at home 719 Wyoming Street after two years of pulmonary illness. Born in Carbondale, he lived here ten years, worked in his father Alle Berry’s furniture shop, survived by wife and mother and three brothers. Active in fraternal orders Olive Leaf lodge and others. funeral Thursday at 1 pm, burial in Peckville. Cletus Lawrence Morris died at six months old of bronchitis from 7 Chirk Avenue. funeral 2 pm today, burial in Brookside.
The Centennial club held a stylish dance in the Burke bullring with a gala setup. The Mozart orchestra played a well planned program as about one hundred couples enjoyed the promenade amid palm and fern decorations and glowing red lights.
Mi and Mire Isaac Tonkin of No. 1 Grove Street celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary Monday night at home with about 15 friends joining in the celebration after the couple marked the milestone.
Amusements note a novel comedy David Harum presented by Charles Frohman Thursday night with a large crowd expected. The Runaway Girl by the Daly company led by Arthur Dunn plays Saturday night at the Grand with about fifty performers and lively musical interludes.
An editor from Quarryville Pennsylvania extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its effectiveness for colds. The piece quotes David St Forbes of the Sun endorsing the product.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and liver regulator used by Native American and white communities. It claims roots and herbs aid healing, cites testimonials from Mrs. Moss of New London and others, and describes reliving chronic illnesses, chills, and debility through the remedy and associated remedies.
A publication offers a large two thousand page set with about 700 illustrations sent free upon receipt of stamps to cover mailing costs. The cloth bound volume requires three one cent stamps, while the paper bound edition costs 21 stamps.
Kivlin from Scranton and Henry Brow nell of Deposit, N Y, were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John F P Nicholson on Main Street.
Envy Berry brother of D I Berry of Blakely dies at his Carbondale home after a long illness. Born in Blakely he lived with parents until moving to Carbondale recently. Local friends mourn his death. Smokehouse on Lackawanna Street catches fire. Excelsior Hose Company extinguishes flames. Funeral attendance reports list numerous residents from this area and nearby towns. James Brennan and family plan to reside on Delaware Street. Postmaster S J Matthews reappointed for a seventh term at this place.
Fevanton architects will meet with the Odd Pellows Hall association on Friday evening to draft plans for a new hall. Dennis Barber moves his family to the James Kane house on East Side. A dime social is hosted by Mr and Mrs George Chirk on Brook street this Wednesday evening.
Under the Baptist church classes a good programme with cake and coffee was planned to raise funds for a new church. Mrs. Arnold of Main Street fell from a porch when a clothesline broke, hitting her head and needing stitches. she remained unconscious briefly and late reports said she rested easier and was recovering. Charles Jenkins visits his parents Abe and Mrs. fra Jontkhis on Prospect Street.
Miss Ray Jones celebrated her ninth birthday at home in North Taylor with games recitations and singing followed by refreshments. Attendees included many local children and families while entertainment at Weber's rink under Swiss judge supervision was well received. Reverend B. Plenvy traveled to Waverly New York for a Methodist conference and Mrs Ridney Bewis left for the university.
A new division of the Catholic church, Ancient Order of Tilbernians, will hold their flyat meeting this evening in the church basement. A rehearsal of the tenors and bogies of the Oratorio society will be held this evening at Calvary Baptist church. Miss Kirby of Pittston is visiting Mrs. William Fox of Grove street.
Borough council met with nearly full membership as health bills faced disputed charges from Dr Smythe for care of a smallpox victim. Sheridan residence theft case discussed, filing for review, and police training plans ordered. Fire company accused of not attending a recent blaze and plans an appeal meeting. Roosevelt club event at Billings Ball deemed a social success.
Missile-like medical ad claims quick relief from grip with Tarvative Bromo Quinine. Boxes bear W Groves signature and promotion highlights efficacy and rapid action.
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