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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
5
A catalog announces 15,000 copies of 306 titles in a handsome 12 month line. Stamped in gold on both sides and back, with large type on fine book paper and extra cloth. The list features titles by prominent authors, many Copyright Books, all Standard Literature.
A long OCR list catalogs numerous titles and authors from the Southworth collection along with other authors. It names works by Mrs. E. Southworth and many classic writers, indicating a sale or inventory of novels and period pieces with numerous titles and author attributions.
A catalog note promotes a 12 month boys and girls library series featuring popular stories by Oliver Optic Captain Mayne Reid W H G Wingston George A Henry and other renowned authors. The edition is described as handsome, well printed and bound, stamped in colors.
A catalog lists juvenile literature with many titles and authors. Books include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and various works by Oliver Optie, Horatia Ewing, Mary J. Denison, and Henry C.—alongside dozens more. Prices show as 12 14 c. standards.
The 1902 annual report for St Paula Lutheran Church notes a new board of trustees led by John Braveh with Wilhelm Sehrer der as treasurer and Louis Brunner as color for the current year. The treasurer reports receipts near $100 in Sunday offerings and expenditures on mortgage relief, with a $100 shareholding balance. The congregation extends thanks to Dr A Bohaeter and to supporters including Hon AS PP Trivuewein and others for salaries and benevolence.
Charles Thagenbaegh reports how Hagenbach survived a locomotive accident when a passing engine tore through a rail yard. Snow acted as a cushion, allowing him to avoid fatal injuries and suffer only bruises. He was taken to Park Street home No 4 after care at the Erle flyer's arrival.
Loci staff for Metropolitia Life Insurance led by Assistant Superintendents William Jones and James Creegan met in the Burke building district office yesterday. The gathering honored by New York supervisor Nettleshin and Holloran and Scranton superintendent Avery with addresses by J C Naylor of Honesdale and local officers. A social conclusion followed a session of valuable old-work guidance for agents.
La Verne A Thussell, once a Weller Van Dyke piano rep in Scranton and Forest City, visited Flarrison House yesterday. Now based in Buginaw Michigan since last summer, he has secured a suitable managerial role in the wholesale department of the Brower Pryor Piano company, noted for its central region reach.
Calkins of Wisconsin, a writer and student, suffered nervous dyspepsia and could eat only dry toast and weak coffee. A year after trying Grape-Nuts as advised, his indigestion vanished and he now enjoys meals normally, praising the cereal as food for brain workers.
Miss Dauvera Machate and Miss Hagarty left Carbondale after a warm reception and enjoyable visit. Prof E. M. Stroudsboro State Normal School lecturer on psychology drew praise from local teachers who valued his engaging talks.
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An 1900s advertisement argues headaches stem from various organs with catarrh as a common cause. It touts Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets as a convenient internal remedy, citing Miss Cora Altistey’s testimonial and promising relief from catarrh and headache with affordable, cocaine free ingredients.
After services the church will release the annual financial report and read disposed items. The church opens at 7 20 o'clock with missionary Dr Van derburg to address the congregation. Attendees are urged to join and expect a good turnout.
Rev B Fiereis Ph D master of Qaluary Baptist Church Taylor will occupy the Berean Baptist pulpit tomorrow morning and evening. Dr Harris is a scholarly clergyman well known in the valley and his visit will be appreciated by the Baptist congregation. He leads an English church yet is a prominent figure in Welsh denominational councils.
Dr. Whalen is spending a few days with Philadelphia friends and will occupy a pulpit in that city. He left the city yesterday and his pulpit will be filled tomorrow by Dr. Harris of Taylor.
Miss Sara Swigert returns from Binghamton after visiting the High school. Miss Josephine Rinsland comes back from Philadelphia with her brother Dr Rinsland. Next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 Rev Thomas B Payne of Scranton will hold Universalist services in Watts upper half. Public is cordially invited.
Next Thursday December 11 at the Girand, Frank L Perley presents EMfie Ellsler in Paul Westers dramatization of Charles Majors famed romance of chivalry When Knighthood Was in Mowers The complete Julia Marlowe production once set the Criterion theater in New York for a full season. Ellsler is noted for her rising rank in the profession. her tour began August 25 and has played to large audiences in succession.
Young Frank Davis suffered a shoulder injury when a truck was pulled by a rope and wheels rolled over him near Birdseye colliery. Fire alarms, a store blaze, a home accident, a recipe for a tub of hot water incident, and social notices fill this community page. Churches announce services with Evangelist H. B. Pedatdy in Scranton and a Congregational church event. Also noted is a bridal engagement for Miss Myagele A Wil lanes and David Anthony with theatre and concert listings for the week.
Ms. Charles Bronson lies seriously ill with dangerous condition and pneumonia. Dr. Peter Larkin of Uniontown visits, arriving weeks ago to Viele at his mother’s home. Mrs. John Larkin on Brooklyn Street is in danger after pneumonia. Garfield Williams, assistant manager of Hotel American, is confined by illness. G Frank Couch on Washington Street is seriously ill but slightly improved. Walter Bennett and relatives suffer typhoid fever with some improvement. Mine Superintendent John W. White on Seventh Avenue is critically ill with typhoid fever.
The first snow mishap of the season injured Miss Jeannette Bryden, a city teacher. She slipped near the New York store on South Main, fell hard, and was taken home on Washington Street. Her condition was not seriously worsening and she is expected to recover in a few days.
Misa Dora Linderman acted as caller in Jermyn and Gannon from Olyphant also appeared as caller Thursday. Broadhead Mit Trew of Jermyn will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday at six. Mrs Luvien Irwin of Scranton visited relatives Wednesday. Dr W J Baker of Jermyn was a caller Thursday. William Melule of the Fast Side died after a washery accident yesterday morning. he was a son of Councilman John J McDale and member of Thomas band and the Ridge brat. funeral arrangements have been set.
Pastor P Blinger directs Third Sunday in Advent at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Sabbath school begins at 9 30 p m with rehearsal of Christmas lessons, services follow at 10 40 a m and the sermon titled One Mind and One Month Glorifying God.
Jermyn and Mayfield report snow storms delaying streetcar service with several cars jumping the track along Main street. At the Delaware and Hudson colliery work continued about an hour and a half after a rope break. Community mentions ill residents Raymond Avery and pneumonia-stricken Thomas Robinson.
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