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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
10
A sensational health pitch promotes Dr Byers offering cheap treatment for a limited time. Testimonials from John Jenkins of Dunmore and John Haley of Carbondale praise recovery and hearing restoration after Byers' methods. Carolyn Whyte and stage figures join a company touring, with reviews of a Lyceum and Academy of Music show and new cast members highlighted.
Petersburg resident MacChirtes Miller reports his daughter Lena suffered severe bronchial asthma causing sleepless nights and rapid wasting. After visiting Dr Byers, Lena improved markedly, sleeping and breathing better, and Miller thanks the Great Quaker for restored health.
Dr. Byers insists on a careful X ray examination to determine the citizen’s trouble. The specialized pivot aims to inspect all belly parts to determine the precise condition and ensure accurate diagnosis.
Doctor Byers was born of Quaker parentage and educated under that denomination. He graduated with honor from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in 1872. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital for Acute and Surgical Diseases and was affiliated with Eye and Ear Clinics at Will's Hospital Philadelphia. He worked with Prof J Solis Cohen in Diseases of the Throat and served as examining physician for the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Montrose reports residents returning home and visitors from Williams Pond and Vose, FL. A house fire caused 900 total damages. 800 contents, owner Jerome Shannon. Turkey supper at Mrs. Jessie James' store draws large crowds. New clerk Winfield Martin joins Loveland’s drug trade in Binghamton. Holiday displays multiply as merchants prepare for season. A debate society may form under Prof. Schenck with big turnout expected. Dr. Winer’s clinic aiding illness. Christian Endeavor set for Friday evening.
Harford residents visit families and guests from Scranton to Montrose. Teachers plan to travel to Washington December 1. Thanksgiving gatherings include Sherwood with parents and Miss Payne with Miss Lenox. A Joins concert company will perform at Congregational church December 11 for twenty cents.
G G Wagner of Spring Grove uses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to persuade his ill child to take medicine. The remedy is described as pleasant and effective, making doses easier for parents and children. Sold locally as listed.
The local column notes informal Thanksgiving visits by residents including Loo and the Butler family in Welsh Til. Prof Richards returns home to Great Mead for the holiday, and Mrs Morgans visits Carbonale. Thanksgiving service at the church features an excellent sermon and seasonally decorated hall with a dinner fundraiser of $18 for church music. Mrs John Watking hosts the Ladies' Aid society at dinner.
The Baptist church circles plan a turkey supper at church parlors on Wednesday evening December 17. Community notices report transfers, local visits, and upcoming social events including lodge officers, meetings, and a relocation of families to Cortland New York Allentown and Centre Moreland gossip and small town changes are noted along with club meetings and mill relocation.
The bridge has progressed to a nearly finished state and will be entirely completed in a few days. Maurice Dean returned to New York on Monday to resume his law studies at Columbia College after spending Thanksgiving with his parents. He was accompanied by his Philadelphia classmate Clarence Boardman and Mr Boardman.
Muted by poor OCR text, the report notes Mrs Finn and Mrs Finn leaving for Clifford on a farm after long service with the Dilton Baptist church. A farewell gathering at Mrs Traresure’s home included a bountiful repast and gifts such as a stole and rug. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans an 8 pm meeting at Mrs R R Thompson’s home with Mrs Nolan of Green Ridge as speaker.
The Lyceum presents Robert Emmet the Days of 1803 with Brandon Tynan as Emmet. The play blends history and drama in four vivid scenes from Dublin to Wicklow and St. James’s churchyard. Tynan’s direction and performance draw enthusiastic applause from a strong company led by J. P. Sullivan, Francis Powers, Luke Martin, and Angela Russell with Sarah Curran portrayed by Miss Russell.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from catarrh and inflamed mucous lining. It promises one hundred dollars to anyone cured by Hall’s Ear Cure and invites readers to request circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It notes doctors sell Hall's pills.
Manager Merrington presents Prank J Carr's Thoroughbreds with Mandie Washburn Josie Flynn Frances Harrilson William O'Dell Jack Crawford Marty Cooper and others. The large chorus and unusual numbers from Faust earned many encores as Minoire City Mille quartette impressed. John Drew appears at Taycoum on December 8 with The Mummy and the Humming Bird. Margaret Dale leads as Eve. The Peddler at the Academy of Music features Joe Welch for three days with proceeds to charity for Scranton newsboys.
The Berunten Tribune advertises up-to-date equipment and full facilities for high quality printing at the lowest prices. A trial order is urged to prove the claim.
Re Viva shares of Title Guaranty and Trust Company stock for sale at stalent bargain. Address G. D. Tribune office. Write for our market letter free on application. 8, M. Hibbard & Co. established 1855. Long Distance Phone 359 Broad.
The Southern Railway unveils all new comfort oriented routes for the season from Philadelphia to the South. A new sleeping car line starts December 8 between Washington and Pinelhurst NC with Washington departure on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. A Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping car runs between New York Philadelphia Camden Summerville and Charleston DC. The Palm Limited inaugurates January 2 from New York Philadelphia to St Augustine with daily service after that date, reaching Florida in under twenty four hours. The system also offers the Southern Pacificed and New York Florida Express routes, plus year round service to Jacksonville and Augusta. Chores Hopkins at 28 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia offers full information.
A fragmentary entry lists L. Adams at 4i Madison Ave with small notes on private family experience and a seven year tenure. Details are incomplete but indicate a personal reference or appointment.
Public notice inviting 100 individuals to write or call at an office for plans offered by the Mutual Benefits Endowment Insurance at low rates. Contact E.G. Webb district agent for details.
Local notice seeks return of a three-year-old red colored heifer described as small stock with faded tin tags. Owner John Guinn of Phror Valles, Ohio, is offering reward and asks for information leading to recovery.
A compact column lists multiple Scranton area businesses and services including engineers and consultants such as Marding and Connell Hudg Stevenson Knight, with addresses on Nell building, Spruce street, and Wyoming Ave. Also noted are the Scranton House hotel, L and W Passenger depot, and a privy vault/cess pool cleaner, using European plan lodging and local drugstore corner Adams and Mulberry.
The article extols Washington as a cosmopolitan and grand city ideal for a tour. It notes the planned streets, vast park system, and government buildings as educational sights. A December 15 excursion sale by New Jersey Central covers travel to Washington with return by December 26. contact agents in Scranton Allentown or New Jersey Central offices for details.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces service details with trains to Philadelphia New York and coal region points. Parlor and day coaches from Carbondale to New York, Pullman cars Wilkes-Barre to New York Philadelphia. Listings include times and route notes for multiple connections and offices in Wilkes-Barre South Bethlehem Cortland Street New York.
The notice lists trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Boston Bethlehem Allentown Wilkes-Barre Pittston and other points with departure times at 7 40 am 1 00 pm and 4 00 pm plus Sunday runs 7 15 am and 2 40 pm. The Quaker City express with Pullman Buffet Car runs to Philadelphia with one car change for Baltimore and Washington and through service to New York Avoca Plttston Wilkes-Barre. Rates and tickets available from agents G Dessler General Manager M Burt General Powers Agent.
Schedule shows weekday vestibule train from Wilkes-Barre via Pottsville with Pullman buffet parlor car and coaches to Philadelphia stopping at major stations. Connections available to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West. Similar service listed for other weekdays with variations in stops and connections. J E Utkinson, Gen Manager. J B Wood, Gen Psa Agt.
Nov 14 timetable notes for Honesdale and Wilkes listings include departures at 11 119 a.m. and 1 85 p.m. with connections to points like NAY TRAINS and Unspecific destinations. The fragmentary copy references street names and times such as 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and mentions locations in New York and Pennsylvania while listing multiple unclear train events.
The readable parts outline times and places for radio or train stations, mentioning Hawley, Newburg, Honesdale, White Mills, and Pains with arrivals around 8 and 16 in the afternoon, plus a 2 A M reference, all in a dated telegraphic style.
A fragmented railroad timetable lists departures from Carbondale and connections to major hubs. It notes Sunday and weekday services, various arrival points, and advises consulting ticket offices for connections, with references to towns like Scranton, Williamsport, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia area lines.
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