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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
3
A former Carbondale resident invites local friends to the grand opening of his new cafe in Olyphant. He extends cordial invitations to the Carbondale community to join the celebration and sample offerings.
John Schaff a Carbondale resident of thirty years died at his Wyoming Street home after a five week typhoid illness. He was born in Honesdale, survived by his wife two children and several siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.
The simple staged piece York State Polka delighted the crowd with its rural character and earnest performances. Meron Cooper led the cast as composer, while The Delehger scenes and the village tableau drew praise for its quaint humor and wholesome depiction.
The Crystal leader notes Woodmen of the World election posts with Andrew Patten and others named for council roles and social plans for December 26. Foresters of America announce term officers including Chief Ranger Joseph Troga and Treasurer John Bantanna with various designated roles.
The Bon Ton social club hosts a grand holiday dance at Burke's Hill tonight with the Mozart orchestra furnishing music. Promoted as the city’s most pleasant and successful dance of the season, the event features new pieces of music and a well regarded local orchestra.
A notice promises a friendly reception for Hon Ton’s former patrons and their friends in the city and nearby towns. Attendees are assured a good time and hospitality.
Hendricks Company takes possession of the old Moon Blacksmith shop on River street near Sixth Avenue to house its new forging department. Buckley Brothers relocate from half of their jet to the site, foundations under way for heavy hammer work as two shifts are planned to handle growing orders. The firm recently added sheet iron sticks to its output and intends more community products.
The Cerbondale Machine Company secured a contract Saturday worth about twenty thousand dollars. It will outfit the new storage house for the Scrimton Refrigerator Company, a major local project. The firm competed against firms from New York City Philadelphia and other cities and won despite strong rivals.
Joain Hyland a long time resident died Saturday afternoon after a three week illness. Born in Toronto Canada she came to this city thirteen years ago and had lived here since. A funeral mass will be held this morning at St Hose Cote Lely with interment at St. Mase eta Degas. The family includes Abe Connell and Mrs John Conn Hell of Sinpeon and daughter Jen who passed away in Sillumdin.
Word has reached Carbondale of the home wedding of John Dehiney of New York with many Carbondale friends due to visits there. He will wed Miss Maury Dehines of New York on January 7, 1908. Dehiney works in the Flemington Coal company on Wall Street and is cousin to Arimes Chorin of South Mall Street.
The late David John Jenkins of this city died in Lebanon Ohio on October 31. He will be brought home for burial arriving at 1:50 Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in Brookside Cemetery. Surviving brothers William Jenkins of Scranton and Gus Jenkins of Nebraska will transport the body from Lebanon today to this city.
Joe Clune a long time Carbondale resident and early merchant leaves for Atlantic City to live with his daughter Mrs John Bothwell. He departed last week and friends regret the move but wish him and his wife well in their new home.
Miss Olwen Howells of Taylor sang a beautiful solo at the home of John B. Evans in this city on Sunday, while visiting as a guest at the Prag household.
Duluth journalist Chas Brown reports a sufferer with chronic throat and nasal catarrh finding relief after using Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He claims minutes bring relief and three bottles nearly cure him. Dr. Agnew's Ointment also advertised for piles. Sold by William G. Clark and H. H. Sanderson.
Miss Howells, an alto of note in Taylor, gave a moving performance of He Was Tre atised receiving widespread compliments. She is a leading member of the Scranton Choral Society, which won the chief prize at Brooklyn.
Mister Dan Evans hosted fourteen young friends on North Terrace Street on Saturday evening. Raymond Wright won the memory game and Donald Harrison the booby prize. The party celebrated Mister Dan's eleventh birthday with gifts and memories for the honoree. Refreshments were served as the evening closed.
Miss Carrie Brunig of South Main street remains seriously ill with typhoid fever as three physicians and two nurses attend her. John States, a Mill street foreman at the Hendricks works, is also quite ill with typhoid fever. Thomas J. Monahan of Dundual street was recently taken ill and shows symptoms believed to be typhoid fever.
Mr C M Curtin of Elmhurst and Miss Jennie Evans of Dunmore married in Binghamton last Wednesday. They honeymoon in Washington DC and will reside at Madisonville on return. Beulah Cooper and Robert Cooper visited Addleton home in Dunmore. Corroborating notes include local church services and a Sunday gathering. Buckingham to auction multiple livestock and items to the highest bidder Tuesday. the Buckinghams plan to move to Berantan. Mrs John J Tim to visit relatives in Wharton New Jersey during the holiday season.
Mrs. Margaret Wardell underwent an operation for cataract at Thompson's hospital last week. The Women's Christian Temperance union will hold a special meeting at Mrs. M. W. Vatuhn's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Noneklas left for Scranton to live with her daughter. Miss Sarah Gress of Clifton visits her sister Mrs. George Bortree. News came of the death of Varry Exchelman, son of the late Samuel Exchelman, who was fatally injured in a run wreck on the D T and W railroad Sunday morning. HM. G. Prischkorn of Forty Fort was a cifer in town yesterday.
The Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church opened a handkerchief bagair at the Palace Creamery corner Salem avenue and Church street to attract holiday shoppers. Details of the day’s array and other features will be described in tomorrow’s Tribune.
Evening gathering at 7 o'clock to rehearse the Christmas musical program. Teachers and pupils urged to attend and participate in the session at the church.
The Ladies' Aid society of St. Paul's Luther chavel will meet at the residence of Mrs Bishon on South Main street Thursday evening at 7 o'clock for the regular monthly convention led by Pastor FL Hinger.
Jies Conigan of the Weet Slide faction sustained injuries after a fall in the yard last night. He was removed to his home for further care following the incident involving an engine one tye from the coat pockets.
Police arrested ten year old John Subina for involvement in stealing pocketbooks from the Globe warehouse. He and two others Tony Nader and Edward Flanaghan pleaded guilty before Magistrate Howe and were committed to the county jail in default of $400 bail each. Pearl Lamont, who purchased one of the stolen pocketbooks, was fined $25.
The Spenders will meet this evening to discuss upcoming plans with Givid Tootelook identified as a key participant. Further details on the sleiphride in the near future remain to be announced.
A large slate of candidates enters borough races ahead of Republican dominated elections. Joseph Davis and others seek tax collector, W. O. Howells seeks burgess, Th. Van Born and Edwin Allen run for justice of the peace, with David Beechwin and W. H. Robbing for auditor. A social box event by the Young Men’s Christian association is set for Main Street. Ancient Order of Hibernians names officers led by Thomas M. Gibbons and John Shea for the coming term. Office seekers for council and school director appear, amid routine community notes including a sprained arm recovery and residents attending a funeral in Edwardville.
A severe Saturday wind damaged Peckville with two large plate glass windows broken at Keystone store and J J Nyhart feed mill. The town also suffers chicken thefts from Clard's coops and a lost valuable horse. Delaware & Hudson station sees heavy traffic after electric car outage. Borough crews survey electric lighting as investigators note other misfortunes.
In Paris they call them envelopes those long wraps women wear at night to the theatre or over evening dresses. S25 to $85. Velour three quarter coats range from $25 to $75, surpassing past French runs in velour though not all are from France. We boast perhaps the handsomest collection ever, as velour wraps of every sort are better this year than in a long while.
Catalog notes multiple vest styles including red green and black with white, double breasted brass buttons, plain colors in several grades from SLT5 to Sb cael Init Blouses. Color options cover all colors with S250 to Sa pricing.
The owner explains how a furrier can pay rent all year while doing business only four months. Rent salaries and management shut off after fur season. Staff move to dress or coat departments. Furs are bought in vast quantities, ensuring minimal profit and competitive pricing with wide variety.
The McGuire brothers woke at the central qunotive station and refused to name the assailants who attacked them after a Penn avenue saloon brawl. Edward claimed the head injury came from a heavy club not a knife, and police could not extract the identities. Brother William H. owed ten dollars was paid and discharged by Magister Howe.
Short letters of interest will be printed when accompanied by the writer name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
The Tribune publishes a clarification from the Yaets editor denying that Jack Skelly assaulted anyone in a Penn Avenue hotel. Edward McGuire fell and cut his head, while William McGuire was driving his brother home when police arrested him.
The D L W board for today lists crews and times across multiple districts with names such as Finnerty, McChury, Latimer, Gintey, and Bartholomew. The notice adds that Conductor Secor will take his run for the next turn out, indicating crew changes and upcoming shifts.
A holiday display story notes handkerchiefs crowding a counter and spilling into the Lace department during a peak season. The piece mentions strong December sales and Christmas gift potential, with references to wines as expected seasonal offerings.
The ad lists plain white hemstitched handkerchiefs with neat embroidery and various patterns. It mentions Mexican drawn work and French made pieces as the most expensive. Prices range from low to high, noting fine French products among the top tiers.
A readable note mentions a range of Iole books with some titles already sold out. It highlights new subjects available, and that each item maintains a good standard. Readers are assured of quality across the remaining stock.
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