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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
5
Funeral services for Charles E Bliss, Erie railroad engineer, were held at the residence with Rev Charlies Tee of Thirst Presbyterian officiating. The carpenter of the bereaved family and friends gathered as the procession prepared to transport the body to Susquehanna for burial aboard the morning train.
Namnyouy divinations were received in Carbondale yesterday to the military ball under the patronage of fons 0 Turreonth reshiesit. The event, held on Mew Yen's night, featured dances and festive decorations, drawing friends from the elite circles and promising a refined social gathering.
A fragmented notice describes a New Year's Eve gathering with a military Wall display and Huuer's augmented orchestra aiding Garbordle’s fans. The committee invites those present at the year’s ball who may have been unintentionally overlooked to attend.
In Carbondale a historic coal rush disrupts rail schedules for months. Delays affect passenger trains to Honesdale and Westhead, with employers importing workers and adding cars as big companies stock up. The boom touches east markets and local agents report near full stocking ahead of winter.
In zero temperatures on a Monday night, few are abroad. One man near the park corner paid fifty cents for a cry for help as he searched snow for lost money, ignoring passing remarks while officers and a humane society were called.
The Fidelity Deposit Company prosecutes former Tax Collector Frank Clifford. The trial was postponed again as counsel Bourke, with the Thirteenth Regiment, was away. The court hopes for a satisfactory resolution to dispose of the criminal proceedings, with further actions expected today.
The death of Mrs Ithartes N Bronson was observed with services at her home on 47 Canin Street. Rev Chaffee officiated, praising the deceased's patience and Christian virtues before her burial at a later time in Sidney. The service drew a sympathetic local gathering in her era.
Mrs Edward T Davis of Scranton served as dirt vice deputy of Lackawanna county during installation ceremonies for Lucretia lodge officers in Cambrian Hall. Seated officers included Noblegrand Mrs Frank Price and Mrs Doyo Ludwig as financial secretary, Mrs Robert Weir as recording secretary, George W Hughes as treasurer, Mrs Pred Dix among others.
Carbondale and Forest City hot tlers forming a branch of the Anthrache Bottlers’ Association, headquartered here, aims to stop misuse of members’ bottles. Members noted empty bottles used for cutsups and other purposes. officers elected include President Michael Kranta, Vice President T C Williams, Secretary A J Hoban, Treasurer Thos.
Judge, legal committees, and Hr Stone oversee proceedings and review motions as part of the ongoing case. Eyverising is referenced in related reports as a party or participant in matters before the panel.
Hy special deringement with Frank L Perley presents Julia Marlowe in When Knight hood Was in Flower. The 16th century drama uses recreations from museums with lavish scenery and 50 actors traveling by two 60 foot baggage cars. Tom Lewis Sam Ryan Maud Huth Doherty sisters plus 30 actresses star in a three act production.
An opinion from the pulpit of York State Folks attends Grand Monday night in Minneapolis. The writer lauds theater combined with pulpit and press as a powerful instrument for reform and brighter world views. He urges support for York State Folks to continue its mission in the world’s theater.
Among the Wilkes-Barre Ming explosion victims is Clyde Davenport former resident. Listed in the valley directory as Clyde Davenport engineer 48 Marlem avenue investigation showed no information on his departure from the city.
The old soldiers of Davies post, Grand Army of the Republic, are urged to attend tonight to vote for officers for the upcoming term. Comrades are expected to express their preferences by going to the post room this evening.
Mrs Gowlands of Brooklyn street Willow enters Emergency hospital training school to take the standard course and become a nurse after the death of her husband John Gowlands, the Co and W conductor, a few weeks ago.
Misa Rose Griffiths of the West Side Carbondale is in New York visiting friends. Thomas Brady of Mayfield left his night over the Erie for Trinidad Col where he intends to locate. Rtobert Marshall, former Carbon dilhin, now manager of the Under wood type writer agency at Scranton, was a visitor in the city yesterday. John Scot, formerly janitor at the Ruthviette, now in Schnectady N Y, visiting in this city. Misses May Moffitt and Nellie Little spent their evening as guests of Mrs. James Flannelly in Veendiing.
Matthew Leslie of Jermyn Mayfield died Monday at 7 pm after months of illness aged 49. Survived by wife and children John Matthew Mas James Dowd Mary Cecelia. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm. Stores in boroughs to stay open late for holidays. Dorsey, nine months old, died after brain congestion. Funeral Thursday. Daniel Bowen of Mountain Ash visiting D J Harris. Enterprise Hall 8 pm meeting on sub scriptions to fund a cut glass factory. Last night the regular school board met at 5 pm with four members present.
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a sixty year old remedy for teething pain in children. It claims soothing notes for crying fits, reducing griping and wind, with a price per bottle listed in cents.
One short of a quorum caused the meeting to be postponed until tomorrow evening. It is the first time in years that remilar meeting night lacked a quorum. Edward and Robert Jones of Olyphant spent Sunday with Jermyn friends.
Friendship lodge No. 11 was instituted at Odd Fellows hall with many candidates initiated. District Deputy Mrs. Howard Davis led the work. officers named include Noble Grand Mrs. Bessie Tidley and recording secretary Win Walker. Also noted are school hour changes for No. 1, memorial obituary for Livingston Dennis, post office mail remaining unclaimed, local visits, hunting plans, and residents’ brief updates.
Taylor Stars face the strong Nonpariels of Duryea at Weissenfluh's auditorium with a postgame dance planned. Community updates note local candidates Edwin Williams for tax collector and W H Williams seeking Burgess, plus winter repairs and society meetings.
The life daughter of Mr and Mrs James Austin died yesterday morning after being bummed by playing with matches on Monday. Funeral from the family home in Tiger Valley will be held tomorrow afternoon at Oolagh with interment in Union cemetery. Miss Nellie Gallagher entertained Orpheus club members on Lackawanna street last night with music and refreshments. The Juvenil Dancing club plans a social in Mahon's hall Friday with Lawrence's orchestra. Blakely Baptist ladies prepare a rummage sale in Hall building on Main street. Expressman Alfred Cooper ill on Hill street. Mrs Lavinia Patten visiting MUI City. Regular monthly school board meeting tonight.
An old advertisement promises a quick cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The copy notes a signature six letter mark on each box and highlights a two hour or seven day claim, reflecting period promotional language.
Reading the store’s little corners may reveal timely gift ideas for Christmas shoppers. The line suggests exploring small displays to uncover helpful suggestions that streamline present choices this season.
The article lists fur boas and coats with prices from four to fifty dollars. It highlights black marten as the least expensive option and notes sable, fox varieties, lynx, silver fox, blue fox, Hudson Bay sable, chinchilla, Persian lamb, ermine, and Russian sable as popular choices. It emphasizes a wide range of neck fur ready as Christmas gifts.
Robes fill half the men’s furnishings area with prices from 3.50 to 12 dollars. The best five dollar wool robe in stock, Turkish toweling robes at 6.50, woolen robes from 5 to 12 dollars. Mercerized cotton options in white and colors range 4.50 to 10 dollars.
The advertisement touts months of prep across many countries for an exclusive umbrella collection. Highlights include box woods, Wangee woods, carved ivory, sterling silver and pearl, gold and pearl, silver inlaid wood, buckhorn, natural woods, and a ladies line with silver and pearl handles priced at 3.75.
Gloves for children receive the same care as those for adults. Fowne's Cape Gloves come in tans reds and browns at 1.25 dollars. Soft Mocha fleeced lined gloves 1.00. Heavy Cape gloves lined 1.00. Wool gloves white black and colors 0.20 to 0.50. Women's Jouvin French kid gloves 1.50. Men's kid gloves 1.00 to 6.00 with higher priced fur lined options.
The store advertises 50c scarfs in exclusive patterns and a new lot of dollar scarfs. English Silk squares are offered at $1.50, with Evening Dress Protectors priced from $1.00 to $3.00 and square mufflers in black white and color effects ranging $1.00 to $2.50.
The store proclaims the ability to fit everybody with underwear including purses, offering a tremendous variety of prices. Men’s garments run from 50 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents, women’s from 25 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents, and children’s from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents per item.
Casey reading The Teacher Run Story Tolley Miss Vertie Dixy presents More Frequent Recesses in the Primary Grade Miss Duggan reads A Blow for the Children Mrs rs and Professor James Powell discuss Vuility of a Boroughs School The quartet performs Robin Adair Superintendent J C Taylor speaks to parents The event tops a year of school activities with many notices of local residents and commerce. Examinations were held in the Union School Montag.
Abington residents will hear a notable program at Abington Baptist Church in Waverly on Wednesday evening December 1. The varied program includes choirs, solos, readings and band numbers from local and visiting performers with admission set at 7 cents.
A vocal duet by Rydonskh features Messrs Thulliwod Bilekel in a reading with a selector. Migs Mildred Greeny performs Ahawwen read the Earth Display as part of a grand chorus at Merdolasohm.
Fragmented OCR reads show rising imports of manufactured goods and textiles with ten month totals up 13 percent year over year. The report notes higher values and quantities across most categories, with notable gains in industrial products and broader international trade shifts.
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