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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
5
Michael Brady, a Bush section resident of Carbondale Township, alleges two neighbors Daniel Corwing and Osborne assaulted him with a revolver and fists late Tuesday. The suspects faced a hearing before Derm in Theis to decide on bail and grand jury action amid conflicting accounts.
Miss Eine Ebeler appeared at the Grand techie venue to charm an eager audience. Review highlights her performance and the supporting cast including Walter Hi. Seymour as Charles Brandon, noting costumes, set design, and overall strong show enjoyment.
Tou Lewis and Sam J. Ryan headline a touring company with Maud Huth and the Doherts Sisters in a lively program of singing, comedy, and specialty acts. Charles Pusey, the Bauapi Comedy Four, and John Hovers with May Pierson join the bill presenting unique feats and songs in a broad vaudeville night.
A garbled late night advisory from Vest rovomien and Outapikery Press lists various performances and critics. Names like York Frate Pathe and St. Louis York Bull Fethe appear amid confusion while references to Moe and Shepard suggest theater chatter and local notices.
Mercer Missouri resident credits Grape-Nuts with curing long stomach trouble and kidney inflammation after a year of illness. She describes severe weakness and limited diet until starting Grape-Nuts at breakfast and supper, leading to weight gain and renewed energy. She recommends it to friends with nervous stomach issues. Postum Co Battle Creek Mich.
Critics praise the Philadelphia style performance noting the York State Folls outshine the Dairy Farm and the other posters in this stage show. A quoted Bulalo Review lauds the production for its lively delivery and engaging crowd appeal.
The Spenders held an evening at Washington street location with Miss Mabel Minards and Miss Florence Wademan winning the prizes in a lively guessing contest. Refreshments followed as members and chaperons mingled, with social figures noted among the attendees.
County Hibernians divisions hold elections as John P. Collins is reelected president and other officers chosen amid a season of dues collections and return to work. Epworth League at First Methodist also names officers in a separate meeting.
W O Lohies of Springfield Ohio praises Swamp Root after receiving a free sample from Kibner Co. He reports relief from torpid liver loss of appetite and digestive derangements and credits the remedy for improving his health under business strain. He says he cannot be in the habit of endorsing medicines but cannot speak too highly of Swamp Root.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a world famous kidney and bladder cure. It offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and notes available fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes in drug stores.
The document lists officers elected by Fidelity Conclive including past archon M. L. Oliver and prelate Nichol along with secretary Thomas Davis treasurer W. Treynolds and trustees Tucker and Loftus. Warden Geo Lota and other posts are named with delegate to supreme convention at Bieler.
The paragraph notes an officers election held Wednesday evening by a local veterans group. Commander Jota MetConahe was honored by councilors. New officers include senior Vice Commander John McCombs, Junior Vice Commander BD Vansickle, and other posts such as surgeon Dr. Wf Cy Puarding and guard officer Christopher Shulta. Delegates to the OPA Linens ceremony include Do M Vansickle and Jacob Bitely.
In Los Angeles California Mr Reeder was located in the west some time ago and prospered. This led to his decision to reside there permanently.
The late Edwin Bliss was buried at Susquehannn yesterday with Mitchell Hose Company in uniform leading the procession from Washington Place to the depot. Pallbearers included TL BE Campbell P A Rivenburg J Barry Rowlson, plus Engineerve members Oscar Fludson Henry Hyatt and James Barry. Mrs Charles N Bronson was interred in Sidney NY with pallbearers Joseph Wilcox DB W Humphrey John Berry Pierce Butler G W Berry and dames Bassett. The funeral of John McDon Suen occurred Monday morning from Owens street. The cortege went to St Trose church and a requiem mass by Rev George Dixon followed at St More cemetery. Pallbearers included Michael Coleman Thoms Bartle Patrick MacGarry dates Smedley Adam Theobold Sturn Murray Anthony Kane and Thomas Mullen.
A fragment from a local page notes deriting from the city affects Jer Myn and Archbald plants and their dismantling. Some old machinery may have value amid the derelict site as salvage opportunities arise.
Oscar Smith, once at the Imperial and under contract at several local hotels, finds a solid position in Saeger town Pau. He works in Frank P. Fox’s hotel and sanitarium setup as Fox plans a new hotel near Shireen Baegertown, with Smith slated for advancement on completion.
The season begins with steady traffic as stores extend hours for the holidays to accommodate more shoppers. Retailers anticipate continued demand and longer shopping periods into the holiday period.
A team owned by Henry Cross and Thom Greenfield Township panicked in front of Carbondale Milling yesterday forenoon and dashed away. They struck a telegraph pole, left the wagon behind, and the animals fled down River Street to Eighth Avenue before tiring on the hill. A young girl narrowly escaped being struck. Separately, Conductor Sle Hobbings was bound on the . and H. when their Erie train at Steven’s Point collided with a D. and H. engine wrecking four cars and blocking traffic for seven hours, delaying the Erie Meyer to 11 o’clock after an 8:45 schedule.
Society circles buzz over a fashionable wedding at 4 pm to be held at the Piet Tresby church Turnbull and Wade practitioners announce the church is tastefully decorated. The Mozart orchestra will provide the music for the ceremony.
Frank McDonald of Fallbrook street has returned from Buffalo New York after four months as a hospital patient. He arrived home in improving health and thanks friends for their concern during his illness.
Abandoned Lackawanna Valley Electric Plant at Jermyn and Archbald dissembled. Machinery is being removed to Carbondale as uprated equipment is installed at the Carbondale station.
J A Bronson of South Csi and Miss Margaret Thache of Pallbrook Street returned from visits in Miyooka and New York City. Dr Whalen came home from Philadelphia after preaching. Miss Pauline Harris returned to New York after a town visit. Miss Hiapuah Tighe, a nurse, fully recovered and will resume duties in Baltimore. Alberta, Mildred Olver, and Mrs Dr Simons are noted with illnesses or hospital stays.
Mrs. T. W. Reeder and family, formerly of Dundalf now in Frieco, prepare to leave soon to join Mr. Reeder who has already left to establish a business location.
Catalog note touts Mars Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted sixty year old remedy from a renowned female physician and nurse. It claims universal usefulness for teething discomfort with unmatched value and relief for children.
Mrs. Ira Utt of Mayfield sustained a compound fracture after falling on the leg sidewalk yesterday. She was attended by Cy Jackson and transported to Carbondale Emergency hospital. The Hit or Miss Cooking club met at Miss Maury Swick’s on Second street with a list of attendees including Mrs. Dr. Baker, E Meyer, and several Misses. The Attesian base is noted among members.
The article lists fur prices from four to fifty dollars highlighting black marten as the least costly and sable fox among more expensive skins. It notes high demand and dwindling supplies for sable fox and ranks varieties such as raccoon black lynx silver fox blue fox Hudson Bay sable bear mar ten chinchilla Persian lamb ermine and Russian sable as available neck fur options for gifts.
Robes cover half the men’s furnishings area with prices from 3.50 to 12.00. A standout five dollar wool robe is praised as the best. Turkish toweling robes cost 6.50, woolen robes range from 5.00 to 12.00. Mercerized cotton options in white and colors are 4.50 to 10.00.
Months of prep lead to a wide umbrella handle collection with options from Box Woods and Wangee Woods to carved ivory and sterling silver. Includes a Ladies line with silver and pearl handles priced at 3.75, valued at 500.
Gloves for children receive careful crafting matching adult models. Fowner's Cape Gloves in tans reds and browns cost 1 25, Soft Mocha fleeced lined 1, Heavy Cape lined 1, Wool gloves 20 to 50 cents, Women's Jouvin French Kid gloves 1 80, Men's Kid gloves 1 to 6 dollars with fur lining on higher priced pairs.
The store advertises 50c scarfs and exclusive patterns with new dollar scarfs arriving. English Silk squares available for 1.50, along with evening dress protectors from 1.00 to 3.00. Square mufflers in black white and colored effects priced 1.00 to 2.50.
We offer a wide range of winter undergarments for men women and children with many price points. Men’s garments run from 50 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents and women’s from 25 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents. Children’s from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents.
This afternoon Wilh attend the famérmel ai th late Matthew Greetle. The Atrelont Onder of Biberihelis will open on sale in Assembly Pall. Mise Sari AMbutlen is omittied on her homie by Athens. Mrs. Gebhardt mother of Suterintern dent Gebhardt of the yeoarder mill is very seriously ill. Mrs. Broctaves was no visitor it Scrumton yesterday. It will pay you to call in and see the display. Misa Farley opened an art studio in Scranton. WH Staples confined to home by an attack of quines. Mrs. Mary Meehan seriously injured last evening.
Archbal d section of officers of the C. W. B. L. will take place Thursday evening, Dec 1902, at 7 80 p m. Members are requested to be present. Miss Cecelia Swift visiting in New York City. H C Miller caller in Carbon dale Tuesday evening. Miss Ella Devers spent Tuesday in Scranton. Miss Margaret Coolican was a Scranton visitor yesterday, Mrs P J Coolican and daughter Margaret were cillera of Scranton Wednesday.
A gray cat named Tom may enter a Washington cat show soon. The report notes the cat possibly honors Senator Depew and his colleague from New York, though naming details remain unclear.
A dog named Tom repeatedly outwits his owner and uses a secret electric bell under the dining room to summon a servant. The animal learns that pressing a hidden button opens the door, allowing access to the house.
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