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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
3
The Congregational parsonage at Carbondale announces the reconvening of services. For tomorrow’s tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m with services at 10 30 a m. The sermon on Acts 1 15 and 1 16 continues with a focus on personal responsibility to be saved. Rev. F Ehinger, pastor.
Union leaders protest a low bid by H. Frank & Son for high school painting work arguing non union labor undermines local labor. Directors on the school board insist they awarded the contract to the lowest bidder. A Central Labor Union meeting is planned, signaling potential actions.
The surprise ceremony unites George Barclay Stump and Marcella Maxwell at St. Peter's Cathedral in Joplin. The couple, both prominent Carthage figures, wed at 3 pm with Miss Mamie Maxwell and J. D. Harris present. Stump travels to Port Arthur after a Texas business call to assist in publishing Port Arthur News.
An informal dance by Silas and Roswell McMullen at Burke's Hall last evening drew a fashionable crowd. Prof. Firth supplied fine music while hosts McMul len received praise for their social leadership. Out-of-town guests included Miss Ensign Waymart Miss Hine Brooklyn Miss Kessler New York and Miss Best Port Jervis.
Frank McCune of Waymart lost his team in Carbondale while hauling lumber to Seeleyville. Alderman Fred J. Thomas faced his first criminal case Thursday night as McCune was linked to the missing outfit. McCune was later found and bail set at $500 before the charge was withdrawn on costs.
Chucek Connors says the season ends there after next week and a fishing party of town youths will depart tomorrow for a trip lasting until Saturday. Participants include Claude Tt. Smith, C. Ely, Lou Davis, George F. James, F. R. Derby and Albert Moon, who are described as jolly spirits.
Dr. W. W. Fletcher and family were re housed yesterday from Harford in Susquehanna County where they spent a month. The doctor enjoyed fishing in the lakes there and plans to share stories with friends. His office is now open daily for patients.
After tomorrow Sunday August 8 a Vacation of three Sundays will follow at St Pauls Lutheran Church. On the last Sunday of this month the church
Captain Thomas P. Murphy, once the local representative of the International Correspondence Schools, departed Scranton yesterday for Cincinnati where an active field with the schools awaits his cultivation. Carbondalians regret his withdrawal.
The text notes Captain Murphy leaving duties amid a coal strike and low mood, with heartfelt well wishes for his success as he accepts an opening in Cincinnati, which will place him ahead of the Carbondale field. People remember his manly qualities and the firm standing he gained in the community.
Reverend Dr H J Whalen returns from Haylesmere Chautauqua and will fill Berean Baptist Church pulpit tomorrow. He will also conduct the men's meeting at 9:45, the first address to the men in weeks, expected to draw a large male turnout.
Fred F Forbes editor of the Williamsport Grit visits Carbondale with Mrs Forbes to greet family and his mother who stays in New York City but summers with relatives in Carbondale. He reports contentment with Williamsport and favorable surroundings.
Postal Clerk William Fox spends his annual vacation at Atlantic City. Mailcarrier David Walsh also vacations in Atlantic City after securing a second vacation this year. Mailcarrier W. G. Chase returns from vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Lathro pe in Waterbury Conn where the latter is his daughter.
The Carbondale Telephone Company started its vacation period for operators. Miss Elizabeth Moyles, chief operator, leads by taking the outing, followed by Miss Anna Dimmock moving to day service and Miss Stella Morgan overseeing night service as relief.
Mrs W C Ennis wife of the master mechanic at the Delaware and Hudson company shops arrived Thursday from Paterson New Jersey to reside with her husband in Carbondale those who knew her during a previous stay warmly welcome the move
Additional Carbondalians seen at the Atlantic City resort include Mrs. P. A. Duffy Miss Jennie Brennan Miss Margaret Finneran John Finneran and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maxwell joining previously noted visitors.
The Belmont Stars drew with Bobbin Works yesterday afternoon. Bobbin Works faces Silk MUI this afternoon at Sandy's Fell.
Cambrian lodge Odd Fellows Division No. 18 A H Court Golden Eagle Foresters of America Diamond lodge Shield of Honor gather tonight for scheduled sessions. Members advised to attend as programs and rituals vary by group and location.
Sunday gatherings include Meetings of Sunday Knights of Father Mathew E E Hendrick lodge Railroad Train masters Central Labor union Cigarmakers' union and H Dotterer lodge Locomotive Engineers. A party at Newton Lake honors Mr and Mrs Joseph Nicholson.
Children Rexford George and Katherine with Mr and Mrs George Fisher and daughter Clara Miss Mae Jennie and Ralph Pengelly and Herbert Histed left yesterday for Newton lake to camp for a few weeks. They rented the Jenkines cottage for the outing.
Ten extra stamps are offered free in an advertisement by Mears & Hagen in this issue.
In Scranton and nearby places numerous residents and visitors are recorded. Ray mond Wades visits relatives. Miss Sadie Hullah of Forest City spends the week here. Miss Alice Robbins vacations in Delaware county New York. Elias Thomas of Humphrey's store is homebound by illness. Miss Anna Farrell visits friends in Olyphant. Other readers travel to Olyphant Carbon dale Philadelphia Atlantic City Pleasant Mount and Wilmington and New London while several families vacation at Crystal Lake Tyler Hill and Silver Lake.
Examinations for mine foremen and assistants will be held at Carbondale High School Monday and Tuesday. The examining board includes Inspector Howard Roderick and others. A dog bite injured a child on East Side. Alfred Walkey of Scranton is seriously ill. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of West Mayfield. Archbald ball players were defeated by Mendelson's Pets 5 to 0. The Odd Fellows lost to Knights of Pythias and requested a rematch. Wahighta again won 1 to 0. Miss Vall and Miss Grace Townsend visit Jermyn. Cecelia Brady spends vacation at Dundaff. Miss Margaret Kilker is on Wiehe huts. Miss Gladys Sobey visits from Forest City. Rev. W. H. Himmelreich will preach at Primitive Methodists tomorrow. Miss Mary Spettigue has returned from De Honesdale. Ten extra stamps offered in an advertisement by Mears & Hagen.
Peckville residents Mia Peckville and Celia Tanner return home after a visit to White's Valley. Frank Williams of Main Street enjoys a vacation at New Milford. Miss Flossie Warfield becomes a clerk for W F Ketchum while Rev F Gendall is home sick with bronchitis. Miss Elsie Grearng of Green Ridge is mentioned.
Visiting friend Miss Florence White of White's addition Neille and Ruth Gendall return from Jermyn. Miss Beatrice Morris of Scranton spends days with her alater George Doyle of Main Street. Pearl Treverton of Green Ride visits Mr and Mrs Dwight Lathrop. Freda Stark of Nicholson returns home after weeks with relatives. Mrs Miller of Park Place visits her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel White. William Bilbour and children spent Wednesday with Scranton friends. Mears and Hagen offer extra stamps in an advertisement.
Mary Lynch and family plus guests Misa Hayes of New York and Edward Smith of New Haven left for Hig Pond for a month. Others visiting or returning include Arthur O Malley from Pittston, Ethelbert Jones from Norwich, and Rev J Campbell to lead Presbyterian services.
Archbald residents A J Campbell and Mrs Campbell with Misses Gilroy Gildea and Naylor left for two weeks in Atlantic City. Others travel to Crystal Lake. Various locals visit relatives or conduct business. new iron fence added to Presbyterian parsonage. Children, visitors, and tradesmen noted as part of daily roundup.
The Taylor Orioles beat the Providence Nonparells on their grounds in a well played contest led by Weisenfluh with ten strikeouts. Powell of Taylor also hit hard as the scoring swung in the ninth inning for a 2 1/2 run victory.
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for sixty years. It claims to ease teething pain and diarrhea while soothing both child and mother, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Congregational church to hold services tomorrow at both morning and evening hours featuring Meats and Tagen.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Hawley Aug 1 listing callers visitors and guests across Carbondale Honesdale Beech Lake Germantown and nearby towns. Names include E V Murray Frances Shipman James Palmer Eugene McNamara Milliion Minch Yolande Killam Mae Kellam Mae Geary Robert Wheeler Ellen Hapeman and others with church festival results and local visits.
The New York, Ontario and Western Railway offers an August Sunday excursion to Hancock, New York, with scenic views from Elk Mountains to the Catskills. Depart Scranton at 8:00 a.m. and return from Hancock at 4:30 p.m., fare one dollar.
Special excursion tickets sold for all trains Thursday August 14 with return up to August 31. Scranton rate five dollars for adults and two dollars fifty cents for children ages six to twelve. Travel via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia.
Passengers may travel on trains connecting via the Delaware bridge without station changes. The selected dates aim to offer an outing at the seashore during the most delightful season. Apply to the local ticket agent for daily train schedules.
The Nickel Plate railroad offers an August 1 sale for inclusive excursion tickets from Buffalo to San Francisco and return at 64 dollars with return valid to September 0th. Bust accommodations and fast time advertised. Contact nearest agent or write R. E. Payne, gen. agt., 201 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Advertises low rates and best accommodations for travel through the West via Nickel Plate railroad. Highlights through tourist car service, finest coaches, club meals up to $1.00, and à la carte meals. Provides contact for agent R. E. Payne, general agent, 281 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y.
Lehigh Valley Railroad posts a special round trip fare of 51.25 dollars to Salt Lake City and return for Grand Lodge meeting attendees in Salt Lake City Utah August 12 to 14. Tickets valid August 6, 7, 8 through September 30 on most trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult local ticket agents for details.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles at 866.25 good for travel August 1 to August 22 and return by September 30. Tickets exclude the Black Diamond Express and are valid on any train with agent details available.
The monthly statement of the nations debt reports debt and cash in the treasury at the close of business July 31, 1902. Debt totals 974,010,107 dollars, cash in treasury 53,184,445, an increase from July 1. The rise is due to reduced cash on hand.
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