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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

5

Trinity Chapel theft shocks Carbondale parishioners

Trinity Episcopal Chapel in Carbondale was desecrated yesterday before the communion service as a traveling salesman named Thomas Logan from Elmira was arrested on suspicion. He allegedly stole a silver chalice and paten given by Mrs. John Law of New York. The chalice and paten remain unrecovered as investigators probe the case.

Episcopal Church Logan Elmira Neary Trinity Episcopal Geaton John Law New York City Thomas Logan X.Y Jersey City Frank Muesters Delaware and Hudson Tie Seelock Frank Masters Mr. Masters Sawyer McAndrew Trinity Church Tan Law Memorial Chapel Jones Challee Paten

Smith Sinker course dates arranged for winter season

Smith-Singer entertainment enterprise announces a three number series opening January 21 with Mare the magician, a February 1 liquid air demonstration, and a March 1 visit by Hon. Walter G Chandler. Manager Byrne at the Grand offers three lectures for one dollar with reserved seats for ten cents more. subscribers may notify Smith or Singer.

Smith-Singer Entertainment Byrne Mare Carbondale Walter GO Chandler Congress New York Mr. Smith Mr. Singer

Obituary for Francis Campbell and B. Stone

Francis Campbell aged 65, longtime Carbondale resident and former gate tender at Lookout crossing, died yesterday at his Farview Street home. He was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States. survived by son John Campbell. Also reported: B. Stone of Salem, Wayne county, near ninety, died Saturday at Mrs. Rosencranst’s Wayne street home. burial in Clinton Centre cemetery after funeral Tuesday.

Francis Campbili Carbondale Farview Street Ireland Delaware and Hudson Company John Campbell To B. Stone Salem Wayne County

Two Men Released on Bail After Altercation Nearby Light Station

Attorney Joseph Brennan secured Yoanne and Manfredo's release after a shooting scare involving Michael Volpe near the electric light station. A surgeon's certificate said Volpe is out of danger at Emergency Hospital. Each defendant posted $1,000 bail. Volpe's condition improves and may return home on Hospital Street this week.

Joseph Brennan Yoanne Manfredo Michael Volpe Volpe Hospital Street

Hooks Fair Project Named by Hendrick Hook and Ladder No 4

The Hendrick Hook and Ladder Company No 4 met in the city building and named the committees to run the fair opening in Burke building on Monday night January 12. The soliciting committee begins work at once and books for chances on five dollars at one cent each were issued. Chances may be bought from any member as the new company takes up the enterprise with confidence and enthusiasm.

Hendrick Hook and Ladder Company Burke Building

Students Return Home for Holidays From Distant Colleges

A daily influx of students is returning home for the holidays. Among those arriving Saturday are Walter Quinn of Dundaff Street from Holy Cross College Worcester Mass John Vineren of Dundaff Street from Mit St Marys Emmettsburg Md Stephen Nealon Pike Street from Medico Chirurgical College Philadelphia Miss Catherine Nealon of Dundalf Street from Normal School and Berthier W Dix from Dickinson Law School Carlisle Pa

Walter Quinn Dundaff Street Holy Cross College Worcester Mass John Vineren Mit St. Mary's Emmettsburg Stephen Nealon Pike Street The Medico-Chirurgical College Philadelphia Catherine Nealon Dundalf Street Normal School Berthier W. Dix Dickinney Law School Carlisle

Labor Strikers Put Men into Erie Yard and Barion Breaker

Fred Wagner of Belmont street, just back from Cuarbondale Illinois, has secured a yard job at the Erie railroad in this city. David Giles Morgan of Birkett street, who was with him in the west, secured a good position at the Barion breaker.

Fred Wagner Belmont Street Cuarbondale, I Erie Railroad David Giles Morgan Birkett Street Mr. Wagner Barion

Obsequies Held for Mrs. Bell at Trinity Church

The obsequies of the late Mrs. Bell were held Saturday forenoon. At 10 o'clock the cortege proceeded to Trinity Episcopal church where services were conducted by the rector.

Mre WU. Bell Trinity Episcopal Church

Trev Rollin A Sawyer Funeral Details

Music by the choir accompanied Trev Rollin A Sawyer's services attended by many friends and relatives. Floral offerings reflected high esteem. Burial followed at Dindaff. Pallbearers included Michael Battle Hubert Gerhity Frank Scanlon Edward Dempsey Richard Davin and Thoms Ruddy. Flowers carried by Peter Lippert Bothnia Lewis J Russell Jones William Briges and Charles Lewis.

Trev Rollin A. Sawyer Dindaff Michael Battle Hubert Gerhity Frank Scanlon Edward Dempsey Richard Davin Thoms Ruddy Peter Lippert Bothnia Lewis J. Russell Jones William Briges Charles Lewis

Holiday Mail Rules Cut Delays at Post Office

Post officials urge marking contents on all gifts to ensure correct postage. Merchandise rates run one cent per ounce with higher fees if overweight or sealed first class. If insufficient postage is found, packages are held and consignors notified to pay the balance.

Hibernian Night Entertainment Planned in Denver Sale

Mrs J J Moran wife of John Moran a Brooklyn native heads a program for an upcoming sale in which she will play piano selections from Faust and Tannhauser. Her sister Mrs Cabler will sing as soprano and Miss Lapelle from Detroit will read aloud two pieces.

Denver Col Carbondale J. J. Moran John Moran Brooklyn J. J. B. Moran Eagenie Cabler Lapelle Detroit Moran

Walter Loftus Returns Home From Holy Cross

Among returning college students Walter FE Loftus nicknamed the Pets arrives home Saturday from Holy Cross College Worcester Mass. The famed Crescents catcher is reported in robust health and the welcome is described as especially warm.

Walter FE. Loftus the Crescents Loftus Holy Cross College Worcester Mass

Missionary Father Bader Preaches at St Rose Church

Rev. Father Bader of the Redemptorists preached the 10:50 mass yesterday forenoon at St. Rose church. The forceful speaker impressed the congregation. He will stay a few days and deliver the Christmas Day sermon at the late service.

Father Bader Order of Redemptorists St. Rose Church

Atherton Couple Home From Wedding Tour

Thomas Sayre Atherton and his wife Miss Isabelle Watt return from their wedding tour and spend part of Christmastide with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Watt at Church Street and Lincoln Avenue in the city.

Thomas Sayre Atherton Isabelle Watt Mrs. W. W. Watt Church Street Lincoln Avenue

Episcopal Bishop Talbot Conducted Funeral Service

Rt Rev Ethelbert Talbot of Bethlehem bishop of Central Pennsylvania held a brief Friday morning service for the late J P A Tingley before his burial procession.

Ethelbert Talbot Bethlehem the Drorege Central Pennsylvania J. P. A. Tingley

Christmas music at Jermyn Mayfield Methodist Church

Special Christmas program sung at both services directed by Chorister Hocking. Morning included Hail the Joyful Atom and A Savior and a King, O Little Town of Bethlehem. Evening featured There Were Shepherds and Jerusalem, the Golden. Dr. and Mrs. D. Davis hosted a progressive whist party with sixteen couples and prizes. Guests from Carbondale Dunmore Scranton attended. David Bengough returned from Colorado.

Methodist Episcopal Church Hocking Schnecker Ashford Town of Bethlehem Loveng Angels Shepherds Jerusalem D. Davis Ploud Hunter HW. D. Carey

Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Mothers and Babies

An advertisement claims nursing mothers suffer health issues impact babies. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as nourishing and strengthening, saying scanty milk will become rich and abundant. The copy asserts thin babies will grow fat and weak babies will grow strong, noting the product by Scott & Bowne of New York.

Scott

Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy Promoted for Kidney Health

An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as best for kidneys liver bladder and blood, claiming quick relief for incontinence back pain and discarding symptoms. It features a Baptist minister testimonial from Spartanburg South Carolina and notes availability in various bottle sizes with free sample by mail.

David Kennedy Henry P. Miller Baptist Church Spartenburg S. C David Kenne

Health notes and social updates from local area

Recuperation progress noted for a resident improving after illness. W Davis returns from Howard University to spend Christmas with family. Hibernians fair at Assembly hall draws crowds and continues tonight. Samuel Prior ill with possible pneumonia. Isaac Benjamin and family visit. James Mann in critical condition prompting medical consultation. Mrs Evans visiting her mother Mrs Vostee. Mrs Gebhardt at powder mills in serious condition.

W. Davis Howard University Washington, D. C Order of Hibernians Assembly Hall Samuel Prior South Main Street Isaac Benjamin Wandling James Mann Fourth Street Evans Throop Vostee Gebhardt Powder Mills

Olyphant Council Reviews Bills and Local Ordinances

In a regular session the council approved borough bills for the street police general account fire and electric light departments. Some fuel claims were referred for explanation. No funds existed to clean the river bed by Lackawanna Street bridge. An electric light was approved for the kindergarten. A fire limit ordinance restricting wooden structures south of Church Street was passed and a building line ordinance was directed. Remains of Henry Confer to be interred in Benton Columbia County. undertaker J W Sweeney in charge.

Billa Delaware and Hiudson Company W. P. Lawler Lackawanna Street Daniel Kislinsky Grassy Island Church Street Henry Confer Delaware and Hadson Benton Columbia County J. W. Sweeney T. W. Watkins Millard

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

Pocket health claim from an old drug advertisement promotes quick relief from a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The box features a bold signature phrase Je CHE.

Dalton Leader Arnold Green dies after illness

Arnold Green of Clifford died at his daughter's home on Thursday afternoon after several weeks of illness. He was 81, a former undertaker and farmer, longtime Methodist member, survived by several children. Funeral held in Clifford after Sunday transfer. Also notes Welcome meeting of Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Dalton High School program, and local business moves including Dalton Bargain House sale and relocation of Harry Tiffany and Mrs. Charles Miller tenants.

Arnold Green Finn Mr. Green Clifford Methodist Church Minn Fred Snyder Dalton Fred Greene Clark's Green Lester Green Iowa Alice Jesse V. Cooper Montrose Wesleyan University Woman’s Christian Temperance Union KR. BR. Thompson Mira. Nola Green Ridge Union Allentown Dr. McGraw Scranton Dalton High School Dalton Bargain House Forest City Harry Tiffany Eaton Block Charles Miller

Women’s Neckwear Ad Offers Ready Made Stocks

The advertisement highlights dainty women’s neck stocks as ideal Christmas gifts. Ready made versions cost less than DIY, priced at 50c, 75c, and 1.00 with tucked stocks and long crossing ends. Also lists fluffy jabots in boxes from 50c to 1.25 made of chiffon and Liberty silk.

Christmas Umbrellas In Silk and Silver Trade Talk

Special news offers Christmas umbrellas at 3.75 with rolling silk, pearl handles, sterling caps, and options in ivory, buckhorn, and silver trim. Holiday stock includes carved ivories with silver deposits, steel and gold inlays, amber handles, and plain wood handles priced from a dime to 15 dollars.

Handkerchiefs Store Offers White Embroidered Hemmed Handkerchiefs

Bargain alert for white embroidered hem stitched handkerchiefs offered at 1e each or 1.00 a dozen. Fresh, perfect, and new with fine narrow hems. The sale claims no defects and hints at an unusual source for stock.

Furs Sold With Expert Skill and Low Prices

The text extols fur traders who boast expert knowledge to judge origin from latitude and longitude cues. It says they sell as merchants with a merchant’s profit and emphasize fine selection. Prices are claimed to be at least 29 percent under market.

Glove Store Proposes Two Holiday Options

The Glove Store offers Wo men's English Cape Gloves priced at $1 in tans brown and reds and Women's Jouvin Gloves at $1.50 for quality close to the best without top prices.

Tlen's Blanket Robes at Five Dollars

Worth seven fifty a hundred and seventy five hardly enough for a day the way bath robes have been selling. So come early. They are splendidly made warm comfortable serviceable the nicest sort of gift for a man. They are in checks and plaids of various colors.

Stockings vary from cotton to silk in fashion

Women’s stockings in many styles from ordinary cotton to silk race these days. Gifts include black silk with clocks priced at $2.50. Another at $2.60 features vertical bars of open work. French self clocked silk stockings range from $8.00 to $9.00. Plain black silk stockings sell from $1 to $2.50 per pair, and black cotton stock 8 pairs per box at $1.

France

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the News of Carbondale Trinity Chapel Ontario Gd Western Delaware and Hiudson Sexton Masters George Davis Bevan Pon River Street Tha. Church Ian Tha John Beecham’s Maro Liquid Air Z. C. Bell Carbondalians Bishop Talbot Jermyn - Mayfield Scott & Bowne Olyphant Connolly Wallace Onton Tlen Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave
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