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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1902

Page

11

Needlework social at Ply mouth Congregational church

West Scranton reports a Sunday school needlework sale held in the Ply mouth Congregational church lecture room led by Mr and Mrs A Hynon with an ice cream social afterward. Dozens of young women participated listing many named.

Plymouth Congregational Church A . Hynon Lne Carrie Harwin Ruth Davis Jessie Trewin Mary Owens Jennie Price Bertha Owens Maria Evans

St Agnes Girls’ Sale and Entertainment at St David’s

St Agnes chapter of St David’s Episcopal church hosted a basement sale and program last evening. Proceeds showcased the handiwork of young girls as Mrs. Till Mrs McHenry and Miss Freeman and Kingdon led the booth. A musical and literary program featured piano vocal and recitation numbers by Sarah Williams Mira Wittle Blodwen Jonking Lillian Osborn Mollie Pitt Simmons Mary Dorsey Laura Thomas Helen Markwick Lettie Parry Norma Jones Alma Geeley. Refreshments followed.

St. Agnes St. David's Episcopal Church Booth Till McHenry Misees Freeman Kingdon Humbers Sarah Williams Mira Wittle Blodwen Jonking Lillian Osborn Mollie Pitusimmons Mary Dorsey Laura Thomas Helen Markwick Lettie Parry Norma Jones Alma Geeley

Local Resident Slips, Suffers Unconsciousness After Church Slip

Mrs John Tooling of Archbald fell on a sidewalk after leaving Holy Cross church during a meeting. She sustained injuries and was unconscious briefly, then taken home to recover. Also, George Seiss, organist at St John s German Catholic church, cut the tip of a finger at John Beware Sons planing mill and treated at West Side hospital.

John Tooling Archbald Holy Cross Whorely George Seiss St. John's John Beware & Sons Planing Mill West Side Hospital

Threatened to Shoot Lawrence Rasci at City Bar

A bartender named Lawrence Rasci faced a threat of being shot at a city bar. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage and witness statements for details.

Lawrence Rasci

Officers elected for No 15 percent Catholic Relief

At a recent council meeting of No 15 percent Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association held in M T L hath the officers were elected. President Mrs Anna Murphy first vice president Mrs B M Gallagher second vice president Mrs Catherine V Sullivan recording secretary Miss Mary Heniman financial secretary Miss Catherine Is Gallagher treasurer Miss Anna Sullivan medical examiner Dr W J T Davis trustees Mrs Margaret Wallagher Mrs Henrietta Cannon Miss Margaret Hennigan Miss Mary Brown M B Henigan mist Mary Foley guard James Gallagher

Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association Mre Anna Murphy Mra B. M. Gallagher Catherine V. Sullivan Mary Heniman Catherine Is. Gallagher Anna Sullivan W. J.T. Davis Margaret Wallagher Henrietta Cannon Margaret Hennigan Mary Brown M. B. Henigan Miurshil Mise Mary Foley James Gallagher

Evening meetings run across churches and clubs

The Ladies' Aid society of St David's Tr Episcopal church meets tonight with a social and sale of fancy articles and needlework at Tabernacle Congregational church. Court Ethan Allen of the Ancient Order of Foresters will gather in Morgan's hall. Prayer meeting at Wishburn Street Presbyterian church. The Micethie Cie Wheelmen hold a special meeting at the club house tonight. A progressive event and dinner at Alegers' hall for the Ladies' Auxiliary of the AOG? planning gathering.

Ladies’ Ald Society St. David's Triscopal Church Tabernacle Congregational Church Ethan Allen Credor of Poresters Morgan's Hall Wishburn Street Presbyterian Church Micethie Cie Wheelmen Alegers A. OG. Th

Choir to perform Mine Tleet cantata on Christmas Eve

The juvenile choir of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church will render the cantata Mine Tleet on Christmas evening after a rehearsal held last night. Attorney Clarence Terren of the United Mine Workers will give a lecture on heart health at Pivot Welsh Congregational Church next Friday. S&S Davies of North Main Avenue has accepted a position at Millworth near Pittsburg and moved there permanently. Funeral services for Mrs. William G. Williams will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at 4 South Tyde Mark Avenue with Rev. D D Jones officiating and interment at Washburn Street cemetery. St Pauls Pioneer Corps held a practice drill last evening.

Christma Sumner Wvenue Presteternium Ehurch Clarence Teerren Mine Workers of America South Main Avenue Hk. S Hk. S&s. Davies North Main Avenue Millworth Pittsburg Tate William G. Williams Tiyde Markavene DD. T. Jones Tabernachy Congregational Church Washburn Street St. Paul's Pioneer Corps North End Stars Vicwey Plymouth Toughes Mitringham T McChiskie Tighe Gilurils Jones Skifington Tom McCiuskie Davenport Caileti Venter Davis Atorrhs Woman's Christian Temperance Union George Meree East Market Street Nolan Stite Fourth Regiment Pottsville Mrs. Smith

Scranton Notes Include Exhibition Drill Plans and Local Events

Preparations for an exhibition drill in North Scranton are announced. A shooting match is set between Pyne and the Tixcolsiora at the Archbald mines on Christman Day. John Monninger of North Hyde Park Avenue has lived in West Scranton forty years. The Fomori of the late Michael McDovievueh passed away at Lamertie Street. a requiem was held at Moly Crosa church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Property owners push sidewalk clearing as crosswalks at intersections remain hazardous. The Dreighty Mine Fund meeting at Bill's Bowl allocated Treasurer James Davis’s funds among the members.

North Scranton Athletic Club Pyne John Monninger North Hyde Mark Avenue West Scranton Michael d McDovievueh Lamertie Street Moly Crosa

Local residents report recoveries and a new birth

Mre Harry A Nelmyer and several neighbors have returned home after minor ailments or hospital stays. Alfred Anderson Joseph Wilkes and Albert Reed returned from a hunting trip. Others recover from tonsillitis throat issues and former illnesses. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Elias Anthony. The Walnell Tancing class adjourned for the holidays.

Harry A. Nelmyer North Main Avenue Alfred Anderson Joseph Wilkes Albert Reed T Mondley Emmet Atrert Atte James Dein Railroad Rmvenue Mery BW Twining Tenth Street Anna Williams Scranton Street William Wicks North Lide Park Avenue Biegtried Aol Tfalrview Avenue Dacksea Sanitarium Dansville Neo Fipith Elias Anthony South Everett Avenue Thiniel W. Davis Nori Reheven Avenue Alfred Roberts North Rebecca Avenue Walnell Mears’ Hall

North Scranton Stars Defeat Plymouth in Local Game

The North End Stars beat Plymouth before about 400 fans in a home basketball contest. Stars showed strong post play and teamwork, while Plymouth relied on passing and outside shooting that struggled.

Lectures and Local Notices Highlight Green Ridge Week

Green Ridge residents host I. B. Sturges lectures with travel photos for the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. Various church and school events, temperance meetings, and social notices fill the week in the community.

Remarkable Quaker Honlor Offer Sparks City Buzz

A local notice touts Doctor Byers and his Bl-Chemic Treatment with a limited January offer. Patients until January 1 could receive examination, advice, and medicines for five dollars a month, aiming to prove the therapy’s superiority before the deal ends.

Scranton Haa Honlor Prosa Doctor Byers Byers

Treatment Miracle by Doctor Byers Restores Child Health

Mrs Charles Miller of Petersburg reports her daughter Lena suffered severe bronchial asthma causing sleepless nights and wasting away. After seeking care at Doctor Byers offices, the girl improved markedly and now sleeps well eats well and is a different child.

Charles Miller Petersburg Lena

Doctor Byers Offers Free X Ray Examinations

The doctor asserts he never accepts care interns and claims X rays can determine the exact cause of illness. He proclaims his X Ray cut is the most elaborate in the country and offers a fluoroscopic attachment to examine all body parts. Free examinations are available.

Health through cellular balance and targeted diet

The article proposes that body tissues are made of minute cells and disease results from disarray in these cells. By supplying proper nourishment, health can be restored and even chronic divorce conditions cured by returning cells to normal, using a treatment by Doctor Byers claimed to be neither allopathic nor homeopathic but based on a precise law and method.

Byers Fe

Doctor Byers Record

Doctor Byers, born to Quaker parents, studied at Jefferson Medical College graduating with honor in 1872. He attended the Pennsylva nia Hospital for Acute and Surgical Diseases and later worked at Eye and Ear Clinics Will's Hospital Philadelphia. He also served in Prof J Solis Cohen's Clinics Diseases of the Throat and was an examining physician for the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.

Doctor Byers Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Will's Hospital J. Solis Cohen Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York

Remarkable Recovery After Doctor Byers Treatment

John Jenkins of Dunmore recounts a severe fall and paralysis corrected by Doctor Byers. He praises the physician as a Great Quaker healer whose treatment transformed his mobility and health, urging others to consider the cure.

John Jenkins Dunmore Pay Raya Hyets

Hearing Restored After Doctor Byers Treatment

Me John Haley of Carbondale states he was deaf for years hearing loss vanished after five months under Doctor Byers care. He reports rapid weight loss, tried three doctors, then recovered hearing and church services words, praising the Quaker doctor and divine influence.

John Haley Carbondale Anya Byers

Unewled Letters Listed For Scranton Postufilve Ad

A bulk of unread letters remain uncalled for at the Scranton post office as of December Vi. Recipients include Hat Fara HH Ripple Postmoater ow and dozens of names such as Adkins A Audrey, Burke Phomis, Lupe, Alisa Moe Coochh, Mist Dethy Coyne, J Crocker, Jamey Carroll, and many others.

Scranton Fara HH Ripple Postmoater Adkins Audrey Leo Burke Phomis Lupe Alisa Moe Coochh Mist Dethy Coyne J. Crocker Jamey Carroll Muctihen O. Uvan Co-operative Building Munk Evacet A. Deckurs Milne Mabble Dilhurn A. Kivans Ally Mite Ann Mieming A. J Found & Co Jonuph Flood Bobert Fitaninaineane Miles Wapuares Avipely Thodinoned Hallighey Ladmere Griffis John Giselminn Mids Is the Gian Rod Howarth Mina Murs Uiskinons Prichue Housavin Hauion Alugulo James Ward Jullennon

Fragmented Railway Board Names and Dates Noted

The text lists a jumble of names and terms related to a D. L. & W. board lineup for today with scattered mentions of individuals, places, and dated references. It reads like OCR garble with several proper nouns and timetable notes interwoven amid nonsensical phrases.

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