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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1902

Page

5

Mrs Z P Bell Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia in Carbondale

Mrs Mary Pell wife of Zipron Hell a South Main Street restaurateur died yesterday morning at 18 South Main Street from a three week typhoid pneumonia after grip illness. She was born Mary Catherine Silley in Susquehanna County and married to Mr Bell thirteen years ago in Binghamton. Survivors include husband a daughter Mildred and two sons and her mother Mrs Martha Stailew. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday morning with services by Rev Rollin A Shriver at Trinity Episcopal Church. The deceased faced legal trouble after a separate arrest but was not connected to the present death.

Mary Pell Zipron Hell South Main Street O'Clook Susquehannie Mplscopil Enuvel Carbondale Cone Daighiter Doda Ovens Benjamin Mys Martha Stailew Nugent de Trather Chearge Budley Ali Sasquel Tev Rollin A. Shwrer Trinity Ripiscon Dlock Dundesft

Handkerchief display aids charity shop at Berean church

In the Box building on Chuvely street under Berean Baptist workers an extensive holiday display features embroidered handkerchiefs and art items from diverse donors. Exhibits include pieces from Mrs John Mitchell Mrs Potter Palmer William A Everson and others with global contributions from California to South Wales. Proceeds support charitable work and Christmas gifts while showcasing needlework and local artistry.

Acvisiblo Pacghcy Coo Pages Chuvely Street Berean Bapket Bert Ste Taney John Mitchell Potter Palmer Chicago Georgy Simball California William A. Everson Bozeman Montana Hase & Sanborn Coffee Company Boston Obernua South Wales

Funeral for Joseph Schaff at St Rose Church

The funeral for Joseph Schuss was held yesterday at St Rose Church, with a long procession from the South Wyoming Street home to the church. Rev Walter Gorman led a requiem, and Father Gor Than preached a moving sermon. Pallbearers included PEL, Biker, George Dubois, Charles Moon, John Hoffman, Owen Coleman, James Gorman, and William Thomas. Noval offerings were carried by Louis Stosenblatt Haven Conn and Jeremiah Walsh. flowers recalled by Delaware and Hudson locomotive shops workers and the Improved Order of Mechanics No. 20 of the city.

Joseph Schut St. Rose Cemetery South Wyoming Street St Rose Church Walter Gorman Fpather Gor Than Pel Biker George Dubois Charles Moon John Hoffman Owen Coleman James Gorman William Thomas Louis Stosenblatt

Lost River Overcoat Gone During Grand Theater Play

Belmonte Street resident Charles Bhuckenburg misplaces his overcoat at the Grand during a November performance of Lost River. He suspects Edward Beco and enlists Constable Neary to search for Scott, though Scottom is reluctant to cooperate.

Morrison Singer’ Clothing Highth Avenue Caimlen Sort Pittston Dome Luzerne Neary Cat Beott Salem Avenue Coneuible Neary Scott Alderman Jones Blaickenburge Blackenbure Booth Charles Bhickenburg Belmonteatreet the Grand Charlie Chuck Connors la Wall Pavershaw Blackenburg Edward Beco West Side Euward Neary Consiable Scote

Hall's Catarrh Cure Prescription Ad

Historical ad claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio. It cites cures by bloodstream action and offers $100 for failures. Includes claim of nationwide physicians recommending internal doses and a mailing address for contact.

Dovtora Belence Hall FP. J. Kaney& Co Toledo Ohio P. I. Cheney

Street Foreman Forces Snow Clearing Delays Trolley Service

Street Foreman Killeen orders the trolley crew to clear a snow pile blocking Church Street. The Scranton Railway snow plough piles heaps beside the tracks, delaying service as crews shift snow back onto the roadway. Minor tensions arise between workers before normal service resumes after noon.

Killeen Scranton Railway Company Church Street Ewrich John Killeen Nor- Wale Conyni

Two Local Men Reported Improving After Fever Illness

Frank G. Crouch owner of a Missouri agency shows temporary improvement from dangerous typhoid fever though still not out of danger. Walter Bennett of Laurel Street and his family also recover as the household sickness recedes, with others convalescing and renewed optimism among friends.

Frank G. Couch Msuraiee Couch Cain Walter Benne Laurel Street Dinger

Fire companies honored with $10 appreciation checks

Druggist H W F Clark gave each of the Columbus hose companies a ten dollar check for services at his damaged store. The O Connell estate sent similar payments to both companies to thank them for protecting property and lives during the fire at the old post office building in Park White.

HW. FF. Clark O'Connell Postoltica Park Vhite

Letters Returning Unclaimed At Carbondale Post Office

An 1902 notice lists unclaimed mail at Carbondale Post Office dated December 18 1902. Names include Charles M Betts Co James Casey James Dalton W P Gregory Dr T J Lamb James Langan Henry J Naylor Michael Loftus J B Neil son H J Pitchardson E J Robinson James Smith B F Stanton W H Swingle Miss Maury Thomas Whidylslaw Wisocki and others.

Carbondale Charles M. Betts & Co James Casey James Dalton W. P. Gregory T. J. Lamb James Langan Henry J. Naylor Michael Loftus J. B. Neilson H. J. Pitchardson E.J. Robinson James ©. Smith B. F. Stanton W. H. Swingle

Choir Members to Meet Organist at Parish House

Trinity church choir members are asked to meet Organist Jones at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the parish house for a rehearsal.

Trinity Church Jones O'Cloeck

Arteshin Tioge company elects officers for year

At the first meeting of the Arteshin Tioge company officers were elected: President Mrouk Burns, vice president Dol Mee han, recording secretary William Maul doon, financial secretaries Anthony Mit heran and J. od. Meehan, treasurer J. od Meehan, foreman J. J. Stanton, assistant foreman Joseph Flanigans, pipeman Mile Mule heim, Richard Slughes, Peter Moldonald, David Binee aint David Moon, master at arms William Thosie, trustees Michael Sbeltale, Michael MebDermett, and Aleohna. A separate note mentions a near-fatal gas and salt-chimney incident and other local society updates.

Arteshin Tioge Company Mrouk Burns Dol. Meehan William Mauldoon Miianeral Anthony Mitheran Treteaurer J. Od. Meehan J. J. Stanton Joseph Flanigans Mile Muleheim Richard Slughes Peter Moldonald T David Binee David Moon William Thosie Trostoee Micheel Sbeltale Michael MebDermett Aleohna Marti Stevens Af Wort Mayfield Yeaterday Stevens Mr. Bleveens Be Araves M. J. Rhicids Stocker C. F. Baker Ye Humphreys Carbondale

Kidney Remedy Adverts in Scranton Tribune Feature

A long advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It includes testimonials and a free sample offer from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York inviting readers of The Scranton Tribune to request information and trial bottles.

Wy. Kibner New York City Chute Poli Mont Capaelity Howes Venus New Yorks Vorr Inly Saiires Robert Rerner Oniele Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y Scranton Tribune the Tribune

Brother of Dr Davis elected to twenty ninth secretary seat

A local lodge meeting last night saw the brother of Dr S S Davis chosen as secretary for the Aurora lodge, marking his twenty ninth consecutive term. The Ancient Order of somethingblems sale opened to Ascembis banks, with efforts to combine funds.

S&s PD. Davis D. Davis Masons Aurora Lodge

Death of Alice Watling and local events in Greenwood

Deith entered the Watling home in Greenwood and claimed the 11-year-old Alice Watling. Three children are ill at home, one son hurt in a mine. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Y M C A social and Buffalo club ball plans, plus a Taylor Stirs vs Scranton Athletica basketball game and a poetry recital. J Vidd seeks ward council seat. Archbald colicky forced to stop operations due to machinery break.

Deith John Watling Greenwood Alice Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Webbs Ring Dee Welvsenfluh'a Audltorlam Taylor Stirs Scranton Athletica Finct Oon Remnenthy Chuan Aliesh Coyne Lowells Evans Cornelly J. Vidd Itth Tih Want Archbald Colicky

Flooded cellars damage goods in Peckville

In Peckville heavy rain flooded many cellars, damaging large quantities of goods stored below. Lloyd Greiner left for Northumberland county to seek turkeys for the holiday season. Mrs J F Gilroy went to Carlisle to spend New Year with relatives. William Warfield is ill on North Main Street. J D Peck visited Scranton. A list of letters remaining at the Peckville post office ends December 16, 1902.

Lloyd Greiner Northumberland County J. F. Gilroy Carlisle William Warfield North Main Street J. D. Peck Scranton Peckville BH. H. Rich

Unclear Scraps Prompt Sparse Notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and garbled phrases. No coherent event, date, or location can be determined from the readable lines. Summit of words lacks a discernible notice or outcome to summarize.

Local Nuptials Tie Jessie Pettigrew to Charles L Thomas

Miss Jessie Pettigrew and Charles L. Thomas wed at the bride’s home with Rev Moon officiating. The ceremony featured Lillian Matthews on Lohengrin and attendants Margaret McIntosh. Edward Day served as best man. A wedding supper followed. the couple will reside on Delaware Street after a short trip to New York and Philadelphia.

Jessie Pettigrew Charlotte Pettigrew Charles L. Thomas Briday Lillian Matthews Lohengrin IL. Moon Peckville Delewan Castor Mies Margaret McIntosh Edward Day Pook Villa Ailure Thomas New York Philadelphia Delaware Street

Dalton W Cor T to Meet at Baptist Parsonage

A Dalton notice says the W. Cor. T. meeting will be at the Baptist parsonage Friday afternoon at o'clock Mum. Nolan of Grow Ridge is expected to speak. A J Van Croft leads revival meetings at Fleetville. Choirs practice for Christmas exercises. Mr Q Greene’s family is mentioned in ill health. Attorney Fred Scott and wife visited Mrs David Brown on Sunday.

W. Cor. T Baptist Parsonage Mum. Nolan Grow Ridge A. J. van Croft Fleetwille Fle Buck Q Greene Finn Pred Snyder Fred Scott Boranton David Brown Tle Place

The Catarry Cure and Dr Agnew Ointment Ad

An old ad touts The Bacillus The One Catarry Cure claiming to cure catarrh colds and headaches. Dr Agnew's Ointment is advertised to relieve eczema in one day for 35 cents. Bold by William G Clark and Uf Bandernon.

Velour Wraps Dominate Paris Evening Wear Range

In Paris they call them envel opes long wraps worn at night or over evening dresses. Prices range from S25 to $85 for wraps and velour three quarter coats from S25 to $75. The collection claims to surpass prior France productions, with many not from France influencing prices. The selection is described as the handsomest ever assembled, noting velour wraps are superior this year.

Paris France

Golf Vests and Blouses Sold by Size and Color

Golf vests described as green with white sprinkled detailing and brass fastenings, double breasted style in Miami grades SL15 to S4. Init blouses offered in all colors priced 32.50 to SH.

Holiday Handkerchiefs Take Key Counter by Storm

The piece describes holiday handkerchiefs filling shelves in December sales as a major Christmas draw. It notes they dominate a counter and spread into the Lace department, explaining why they feel important given the season and the high December sales volume.

Embroidered Handkerchiefs With Lace and Drawnwork

Plain white hemstitched handkerchiefs offered with neat embroidery in a wide range of patterns. Some feature blocks above the border, others have fancy drawnwork. Mexican drawnwork and French damask style pieces priced from SLO.00 to higher.

Men Plaity Hemstitched Kerchiefs Sale Lures Buyers

Buyers flock to a local sale featuring white hemstitched kerchiefs advertised as elegant and finely made. Prices vary with the finest French workmanship noted as the most expensive offerings.

Fine Furs Offer Low Prices and Broad Range

The ad touts a fur store selling at 25 percent to 75 percent below competitors, claiming heavy buying allows minimal profit. It notes staff transition to dress and coats after fur season ends and emphasizes skilled saleswomen as a key asset.

Three Gifts for Men

Fresh lots each morning ensure new and novel buys. Wide silk suspender webs at 50c with silver buckles. London mufflers in square form from $1.00 to $3.00, first large size offered at $100. Dress protectors priced $1.50 to $2.00, Batil robes and sweat ears nearby.

Suarfs Muppflers London Square

Selection of Sole Books Offers Wide Range of Subjects

A broad assortment of sole books remains with about 200 subjects available all in good standard form. Some titles are sold out and cannot be replaced, but buyers have many choices across topics.

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the News of Carbondale Z. P. Bell Grip Women of Berean Church Joseph Schaff St. Rose Church Lost River Edward Scott Grand Frank G. Crouch Walter Bennett O'Connell Estate Trinity Church Choir Jermyn - Mayfield Kilmer Hogphala Kiloter Sava Hingainton SN Oy Taylor Mie Mamie Gerrity Olyphant Dalton Connolly & Wallace Cranton’s Shopping Center Connolly & Wallace's Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave
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