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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Carbondale church arrest and names such as Wm Shelly with an address 1978, but the text is garbled and lacks clear details or dates.
Susquehanna defeated Honesdale 15 to 2 in front of about 4 500 fans at Carbondale with strong batting and sharp fielding. Duffy led with four hits in six trips, Rosler excelled in the outfield, and Abe Sahm starred as Susquehanna’s pitcher and hitter, while Walter Loftus powered Crescents with key plays.
Mrs. Jee Miller of Morgan Texas suffered six years with severe diarrhoea. After costly medical treatment failed, she tried Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on a testimonial from Bosque County and quickly recovered, believing she could not be cured before.
A severe summer storm hit Carbondale and nearby towns, driving residents indoors as dark clouds, lightning, and hurricane force winds unleashed heavy rain. Waymart faced unprecedented flooding and crops suffered, while trains halted and a boy was swept by rain pouring from a station roof but rescued by Brakeman William Cliff.
Mrs. Solomon widow of John Solomon of Jermyn died at Dr. Wheeler's hospital about 6 PM after an emergency operation for general appendicitis. She had lived in Carbondale and Jermyn, was well connected to the Maxwell and Welgand families, and her death deeply affects friends in both communities.
The Delaware and Hudson strike rumor names Joe Cooper of the West Side as an alleged organizer among Italian workers. Cooper rejects any link to efforts to persuade miners to return to work, saying he will not cross the picket line and is not part of the miners' union.
The article recalls Mr. Cooper denying stories that his actions were tied to a strike breaking movement. He says miners’ quick judgments are unfounded and calls for fair treatment and removal of the unfair opinions cast upon him.
A fungalore is planned at Crystal Lake with the Amal gamated Association of Curbstone Striplings presenting the lakeside event. Camp preparations are complete including a strong commissary led by cook Peter Fuarreil to feed the campers. The party lists B W Collins George W Brennan Charles W McCann John W Peel Frank W Burke Edward W Burke Clarence W McHale Martin W McHale James W Gallaghy from this city and John W Boland from Scranton.
G L Davall his wife and daughters Dessie and Augusta of Winwood depart on the Ontario and Western line Erie flyer for San Francisco where they will make their home. Mr Davall a noted commission merchant at Winwood relocates seeking coastal business prospects and is welcomed with wishes for success.
Attorney Henry B. Singer of New York City, son of Mr and Mrs 8. Singer of this city, is rapidly recovering after appendicitis surgery two weeks ago and plans to join his family for a month at Crystal Lake. Mrs Singer remains in New York. The family will stay in the George S Kimball cottage at the lake.
Community leaders including Olive Leaflodge Odd Fellows Typographical union No 239 Branch 163 National Association Letter Carriers Young Men's Institute Merchants' association Patriotic Order Sons of America and Barbers' union gather to discuss a new city council appointment and related civic roles.
Saturday afternoon at Simpson ball grounds Clover Leaf defeated Klots Silk Mill 14 to 3. Warren hit a grand slam home run with the bases loaded and Matthews added a three-base hit to pace the victory.
Jack Alexander a leading Forest City businessman is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Dr Wheeeler hospital and plans to return home in about a week after the procedure two weeks ago.
Dr. H C Wheeler, once very ill with pneumonia, has rallied and gained strength enough to move about the house. Friends expect his return to social activity within a few days.
Maurice G. Watt left on Saturday over the Erie for Colorado Springs. He is on a pleasure trip and will be absent until September.
Raymond Burke accepted the position of stenographer at the Erie office in Dunmore. The note records his hiring and location.
Mrs. Sarah Birkett of Buffalo is visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. William Lemmer of Carte Avenue is visiting in Philadelphia. Margaret White has returned from a visit with Wilkes-Barre relatives. Miss Agnes Hine of Pittston visits Miss Mary Glynn of Simpson. Miss Margaret Carden departed Saturday for a week at Atlantic City. Miss B Gilmartin, a trained nurse, is spending time in Jermyn on professional duty. Miss Sayers of Scranton is the guest.
Mrs EB Williams of Hyde Park recounts severe back pain and kidney weakness eased by six boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. She praises relief after trying doctor treatment and recommends the product from Matthews Bros. drug store with Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents in Buffalo. Remember the name Dean's and avoid substitutes.
A long list of locals on visits and travels includes Miss Helen Watkins of Wyoming street leaving for Wilmington and Philadelphia for a month, Miss Frances Moses and Hattie Driesen in Scranton as guests of Miss Martha Singer, George Cross visiting the Electric City, and numerous others visiting family and friends in Scranton Waymart Atlantic City Bradford county and Toledo.
Rev W A Griffiths of Trempealeau Wis preached at the Congregational church in Welsh morning and English evening. Borough council met Friday approving several bills amid electric light service complaints. Second street culvert completion discussed for contract terms. Mrs Ebenzer Rennie to move to Wintondale Cambria county. Dr M J Shields and W S Badger visited Preston Park. Local No 1025 relief aid distributed. Emerson Watter Prior narrowly escaped poisoning from iodide.
Olyphant resident Miss Jennie Potter has returned from an extended visit to Philadelphia. Officials of the Cannon Ball railroad were in town Saturday surveying the route of the road which will not be completed immediately.
The Ontario & Western railroad proposed entry to a point near the station to cut diagonally across the river to River street and on to Peckville. Several River street properties have options secured. Also, social notes: Miss Henrietta Stone returned home after visiting Wilkes-Barre friends. Misses Mare Agnes Mullady Anna Farrell visit Carbondale West Side. P F O Malley visited Carbondale. Mrs James Brown of Albany visits Ella Mahon at the Mahon house. Minnie and Annie Hoban visited Archbald friends.
Miss Estella Bond of Honesdale visits her aunt Mrs. Susie Budd on Main Street. Mr and Mrs J F Ferris return from six weeks in the West. George Doyle returns from New Mexico. Mrs Robert Burleigh and Mrs Morris Hughes return from ten days at Atlantic City. William Frazer visits Niagara Falls. Borough council to meet this evening. Mrs Lucy Fellows and Lucia visit Mrs S B Thompson in Academy Street. N H Johnson leaves for Orion for a few weeks. Pierson Gibbs and Sumner Davis visit from Jermyn. Vida Thompson returns from a month in West Scranton. Jennie Wice visits Carbondale. Mrs Josephine Mott entertains visitors from Philadelphia. Frank Williams Wayne Wademan and Mr and Mrs Edmund Williams vacation at New Milford.
The Taylor post office lists unclaimed letters for August 1 1002 including Domestic Miss Sarah Jones M M Hell Winnie Davis Gladys Jones Lis gle Richards Foreign Josef Misaken ics Pentaleon Brejdo Ad recipients to claim with advertised date. Also notes railroad operator substitution and local baseball results Riverside ten innings Stars vs Rendbaum Rendbaum won and Old Forge beat Cuff Works in local play.
A 16 to 14 loss highlights the day as Councilman John P. Thomas oversees a new property project at Old Forge. Local social notes mention visits from West Scranton residents, Atlantic City trips for several families, and relatives gathering in town. Two ball games are scheduled with Orioles facing Archbald at home and Reds meeting Old Forge on the road.
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of Carbondale visited Mrs. Miller's sister Mrs. James Le Van. Frank and Frank are spending two weeks at Atlantic City. Miss Lillie Norton of Nazareth and Maybelle Allan of Avoca visited Miss Ethel Tregullas. Mrs. Dixie I has rheumatism. Miss Alice Henry called in Scranton. The Ladies Missionary society met at Nay Aug park. Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Twining of Scranton. Mrs. John Mott returned from Lake Ariel after several weeks with her parents.
In The Wise Economy Of Nature article from Woman's Home Companion, vegetative life cleans the air as animals consume oxygen. It notes forests once formed oxygen in Carboniferous times and warns that current vegetation cannot keep pace with human consumption. Lord Kelvin warned coal use could exhaust oxygen in four to five centuries.
The New York Ontario and Western Railway schedules an excursion from Scranton to Hancock New York on Sunday August 10. The outing offers scenic views from Elk mountains to the Catskills with summer hotels and livery in Hancock. Departure 8:30 am from Scranton, return 4:30 pm arriving 6:45 pm, round trip fare one dollar. Tickets via J E Welsh Scranton T P A.
Special excursion tickets will be sold for all trains on Thursday August 11th with returnvalid through August 24th. From Scranton the adult fare is 4.00 and children ages 6 to 12 pay 2.50. Route via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia with Delaware bridge connections no station changes en route. Apply to local ticket agent for schedule of general trains daily.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a 51.25 round trip from August 6 to September 20 for Elks Grand Lodge meeting attendees traveling to Salt Lake City Utah August 12 to 14. Tickets valid on most trains except the Black Diamond Express. consult local agents for details.
On account of the Knights of Pythias biennial meeting in San Francisco, Lehigh Valley Railroad sells excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles at 46.20 good Aug 1–6 and valid for return to Sept 10 on any train except the Black Diamond Express. See ticket agents for details.
Thoughtfulness of a survivor Representative Bouchard of Ohio recalls a Lake Erie excursion steamer wreck near his home. He notes many stories are ancient and a midnight telegram from a survivor asks to announce the rescue gently to his wife.
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