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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
3
The Bon Ton Social Club hosts a dance at the Burke Building Tuesday evening December 16 with the Magnet orchestra providing music. Tickets are 75 cents as receptions follow a wedding at the Watt residence on Church street and Lincoln avenue.
Miss Isabelle Freeman Watt wed Thomas Sayre Atherton of Scranton at First Presbyterian Church in a fashionable Carbondale society event. The ceremony featured elaborate decorations, formal processions, and a guest list from prominent local families amid a vibrant social scene.
Pinole featherweight Frank Wajlis says coffee caused a weak heart and poor training. He details two weeks before a fight he switched to Postum Food Coffee and recovered, with nerves calm and breathing improved, leading to a victorious return.
Miooniger Byrne of the Grand cancels the new comedy engagement after negative reception and safety concerns. He halted seat sales and arranged immediate refunds while informing the Major and company in Wilkes-Barre. The Philadelphia patrons are advised there will be no show at the Grand on Monday night.
A fragmentary note recalls a theater program with Wagnerian scenes and a performance featuring Walter Seymour as Charles Brandon. The piece notes weather hampered attendance and the production’s overall quality appeared satisfactory despite the poor conditions.
Globe-Demourat praises York State Folks as superior to Wig Down Fast and other pastoral plays. Arthur Sidman's drama depicts life in a remote village with comedy and a serious side. The author’s interest in ordinary troubles gives the play absorbing character and art.
Fire Chief J. J. McNulty and his wife Nellie Farrell returned last night from their wedding tour and are now at home at 163 Pike Street, according to local notices.
Thursday morning word from this city reports Clyde Davenport was injured in the Wilkes explosion. The notice gives limited details and cites ongoing medical attention.
From present indications a strong hope of recovery is entertained for Young Davenport. His mother Mrs. David Davenport of 141 Eighth Avenue, Harrisburg, notes he was a member of Company L of the Thirteenth Regiment and was on duty at Olyphant during the strike. He recently found employment in Latterne's corner shop.
Carbondale council 828 Kalehee avenue Columbine elected officers in the new clubhouse for the first time. Grand Knight R. H. Hikerwin and fellow officers were named, with a total membership of about 170 and growing. The council reports strong financial health and civic activity as it prepares for a state council meeting in Philadelphia May 4.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure for old and deep rooted coughs by rebuilding throat and lung tissue. It contrasts smothering coughs with the product’s claim to replace inflamed tissue and invites readers to send for a free sample.
The board of health plans thorough bacteriological tests on reservoirs and dairies to assess contamination risks. Secretary Shepherd will provide full cooperation and resources to the bacteriologist to rapidly identify any disease presence and ease public worry.
At Wednesday night’s meeting the Catholic Woman’s Benevolent lemon elected officers including President Mrs John A Boylan and Treasurer Mrs James Norton with Miss Elizabeth Harte as vice president and Miss Bridget Gethins as secretary.
A missionary gathering is set for this afternoon and evening at Watt's Hall also called Methodist meeting house. Afternoon speakers include Revs G A Place R M Pascoe and R L Clark with Dr Gamewell conducting a question box. Evening will feature Dr Gamewell noted preacher engineer of the siege of Persia. An offering for expenses will be taken. All are invited to attend.
A list of letters undelivered at the Car Bondale Pa post office dated December 11 for various individuals including MM C Broder ick James J Collins John Cranky James Hevers Colonel RR G Huston John McGowan Dr J T Male George Perring George Rollison Wm Wade man Farnest Varnes Mrs W Chapmin Mrs Linn Fare Mrs Michael Jordan Miss Bridwel Connor Miss Kathryn Day Mize Mabel Muiudthoo Chorge Peplock with unclear spellings.
An old label promises a quick cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinkne tablets with a signature on every box. The snippet appears as a vintage medical advertising line.
A car will operate at Forest City branch from 1:40 a m to 6 p m and between those hours daily through Christmas. The service changes to a thirty minute interval instead of hourly, with a fifty minute schedule noted on some days.
The mystery tea organized by the Ladies guild of Trinity Church will be held this evening at Mrs. Willian Mores home on North Church Street. The event promises pleasant entertainments though attendance is expected to be modest.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting at 4 o clock this afternoon in the W. W. Watt building. A good attendance is requested as it may be the last meeting of the year.
The Delaware and Hudson trainmen will be paid today due to an exceptionally large number of crews employed during the month at extra time making this the biggest railroad pay for the period.
Michael Doblinski a laborer in the Northwest mine was caught by a fall of roof Wednesday afternoon and sustained serious injuries. He was removed from the workings and given medical attention.
The article ranks furs by price with the least expensive black marten first. sable, raccoon, black lynx, silver and blue fox follow as popular choices. It notes high demand for fox skins and that many skins are scarce. It also mentions Hudson Bay sable, Baummarten, chinchilla, Persian lamb, ermine, and Russian sable as available options for Christmas gifts.
Men's bath robes dominate half the regu lar Men's Furnishings area with prices from 3.50 to 12.00 dollars. The store highlights a top $5 wool robe, Turkish toweling robes at 6.50, woolen robes from 5 to 12 dollars, and Mercerized cotton robes in white and colors ranging 4.50 to 10.00.
A reader notice describes months of prep and a global search yielding a refined collection of handies. It highlights Box Woods Wangee Woods carved ivory and silver options with various inlays and finishes. A Ladies line features silver and pearl handles advertised at 3.75 dollars, claimed as a bargain from a $500 value.
Gloves for children receive care equal to those for adults. Fowne's Cape Gloves in tans reds and browns priced at 1.25. Soft Mocha Gloves fleeced lined 1.00. Heavy Cape Gloves lined 1.00. Wool Gloves white black and colors range 0.20 to 0.50. Women's Jouvin French Kid Gloves 1.50. Men's Kid Gloves 1.00 to 6.00 with fur lining on higher priced pairs.
The store showcases 50c scarfs and dollar scarfs with exclusive patterns. A new lot of dollar scarfs arrives, promising better value than before. English Silk squares cost $1.50, with evening dress protectors priced from $1.00 to $3.00. Square mufflers in black white and colors range from $1.00 to $2.50.
The ad promotes a wide winter underwear selection with prices for men from 50 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents, women from 25 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents, and children from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents. It notes quality limits and suggests a large range including purses.
Not yet definitely known if Te w is taken in the mine albuchines to lie home in sinypeon as reported by observers.
A regular meeting in Olyphant discussed enforcing the common law and planning outreach to GE pupils for reasons of home lending. The Blakely Baptist junior band will perform, followed by a meal. Funeral details for Jamet Walsh and other local residents are announced, with services and graves at nearby cemeteries.
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