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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

3

Christmas Music at St Rose Church and Trinity Episcopal

The News of Carbondale reports Christmas services at St Rose Catholic and Trinity Episcopal churches with Mozart Orchestra aiding the choir. High Mass at St Rose set for early hour with Adeste Fideles and Holy Night. Trinity to present a school program with a tree lighting and candy gifts at the parish house this evening.

St. Rose Church Mozart Trinity Berean Baptist Church Mozart Orchestra V. Stockman William P. Lynott Vorello Father Bader The Order of Redemptorists Llewellyn J. Jones Secrssonsyrete Nicene Cree

Berean Baptist Cantata Santa’s Surprise Pageant

Berean Baptist Sunday school prepares a Christmas cantata with 100 participants titled Santais Surprise featuring acts like Dollie Girls Fairies Icicle Boys and Sailor Boys. Admission is free, a silver offering will be taken to support the effort. Exercises begin promptly at 6 o clock.

Berean Baptist Sunday School

McDonough Named New Krantz Brewery Collector

Sherif Charles Armbuster of Wayne county resigns as collector for the Krantz brewery in Honesdale to manage a hotel in Mauch Chunk. William J. McDonough, known for Cartel Brewing in Kingston, succeeds him, bringing hustling skills and prior townwide influence. He will also run the Crystal Lake Tea Company as before.

Sherif Charles Armbuster Wayne County Krantz Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company Honesdale Mauch Chunk Gentu William J. McDonough McDonough Big Cartel Brewing Company Kingston Bartel Krante MacDonough Crystal Lake Tee Company

Young Lady Workers Sell Handkerchiefs at Box Building

The young lady workers of the M E Church will hold a handkerchief sale at the Box Building on Church Street this afternoon and evening. After a successful last weekend sale, they have more items to dispose of and promise holiday gift inducements.

Young Lady Workers of M. E. Church C Church Church Street

The Hooks Committees Plan Fair Enterprise

The Hendrick Hook and Ladder Company outlines its committee structure with names for general manager, secretary, treasure and specialist groups. Members include A L Sahm John H Burke William Melfale J Russell Jones and others across advertising soliciting decorations reception press fair journal and floor committees.

Hendrick Hook Wid Ladder Company Fair Enterprise A. L. Sahm John H. Burke Gentral William Melfale J. Russell Jones A. L. Sahi Wallace Histed Joseph Gilmartin James Campbell Frank D Collins Albert H. Crane J. Musbell Jones

Christmas Day Entertainment at Emergency Hospital

The Woman's Auxiliary Board plans a Christmas Day program to cheer the sick and wounded at Emergency Hospital. A Christmas tree with gifts for patients and staff will be set up, and an afternoon entertainment with musical numbers is planned. Rev. B. H. Sawyer may deliver the address, with attendance limited to staff and board to avoid overstimulation of patients. Merchants are urged to donate items by tomorrow morning.

Woman's Auxiliary Board of Emergency Hospital BH. A. Sawyer

Brave Driver Boy Rescues Fellow Miner From Flooded Wash

A 15 year old miner named Carden fell from a mule team in the Powderly mine yard and fractured his leg. A companion boy, unnamed, kept him afloat in water until help arrived and released the mule to signal danger, allowing workers to pull them to safety.

Carden Hils

Wills and Holland Light Up Grand With Skits at Atlantic City Show

Frank Wills and his company opened at the Grand with At Atlantic City running three more shows including Christmas matinees. The frothy piece drew much laughter led by Wills and bellboy Skates, with many specialties. Miss Mildred Holland’s new show The Lily and the Prince was previewed, promising lavish scenery and effects for her first local appearance.

Atlantic City Frank Wills Wills Skates Mildred Holland the Grand Miss Holland Carina Jordan Buffalo

Can Earn Christmas Money by Selling Free Tribunes

A light hearted item notes a student program selling gratis tribune sheets as a holiday fundraiser. The Tribune plans to offer free issues with Santa themed promotions, inviting participation from readers and families.

Food for a Year Offer Promotes Scott's Emulsion

A damaged ad claims a fast ration for one man for a year and notes some people eat yet grow thinner due to defective digestion. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as tissue building and suggests consulting a physician to learn how it helps. The offer appears from Scott & Bowne, Pearl Street, New York.

Scott

Claus Offers Tribune Papers for Carbondale Youth

Claus provides free Tribune copies for Carbondale boys to sell on Christmas day. Younger residents will receive papers in Burke building between 7:30 and 6:90 o'clock tomorrow forenoon to earn extra spending money.

Claus The Tribune Carbondale Tribuntes Burke

Mayfield Health Board Reports Ninth Annual Summary

Mayfield borough health board presents the ninth annual report through Secretary George Buckingham. Dr. Harding, health officer and board president, says borough health is good. The year records 29 deaths and 88 births with several causes listed including diphtheria, bronchitis, pneumonia, and scarlet fever. Burial and transit permits issued and nuisance abatements noted.

George Buckingham Board of Health Mayfield Harding Move Board of Health Dre Harding

Obituary: Donald, lifelong Carbondale resident, dies at home

Pt em Donald died yesterday afternoon at his Frllbrook Street home. Born in Carbondale he lived here all his life and was deeply respected. Survived by daughters Mrs Edward Dempsey Mrs Patrick Walsh Miss Bridget MacDonald and sons Patrick McDonald and Frank McDonald. Funeral Friday morning with solemn high mass at St Rose Church at 9 40 and burial in St Rose Cemetery.

Ptem Donald Frllbrook Street Carbondale Edward Dempsey Patrick Walsh Bridget MacDonld Patrick McDonald Philadelphia Frank McDonald St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery

Subscriptions Prospects For Jermyn Mayfield Factory

George S. Dunn and M. J. Eagan report strong progress collecting funds for locating the cut glass factory. Donors include A. F. Gebhardt $50, HW D Carey $50, Dunn $26, Eagan $25, Davis $25, Willman and Baker $100, Harris $10, and others.

George S. Dunn M. J. Eagan A. F. Gebhardt HW. D. Carey G. S. Dunn al. J. Eagan D. Davis Willman and Baker Frank Jackson Dallas Byron H. Jackson Manyfeld First Baptist Church M. D. Fuller Methodist Episcopal Lyman McCarty Squire Kelfer Francis

Free Bottle Trial Offer for Dr Kennedy Remedy

The Tribune advertises 1 000 free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver and blood diseases. Present the coupon at participating stores in Scranton Pa to receive a free trial bottle with no purchase obligation. Limited supply and offer described as unusual.

David Kennedy Vm. Hf McGurrah J. H._ Phelps R. Henwood & Co Matthews Bros Scranton the Tribune David Kiennedy

Funeral to Be Held for Isaiah Thomas at Family Home

The funeral of the late Isaiah Thomas will be held from the home of his parents on Main Street this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will be at the house with interment in Forest Home cemetery. The text lists church officers and Reds baseball team prayers for 1903, with names including chaplain Mrs. Norma Evans and Treasurer Isaac Dovie. Mrs Tallie P. Jones of Wilkes-Barre visits her parents on Railroad Street.

Norma Evans David R. Reese Misa Mary Jones Isaac Dovie Evan Ft. Davie Richard Roberts Misa Sarah M. Howells Inside Sentinel Harry Schrive Outside Sentinel Thomas Gotts George Edmunds Isaiah Thomas George Thomas Main Street Forest Home Reds Glynn Stone Welsenfluh Shilds G. Morris J. Morris Hayes Williams Hvans W. Stone Powell Day T. J. Powell James Morris Tallie P. Jones Wilkes-Barre John Thomas Railroad Street

Funeral held for Harold Lewis in Blakely

Funeral services for Harold Lewis son of Mr and Mrs M D Lewis were conducted by Rev George Hague at the family home in Blakely with burial in Union Cemetery. Tomorrow night St Patrick s church fair features Olympia orchestra a twenty five voice Holy City chorus tableaux waltzes duets solos and tableaux. The juvenile dancing class plans a Christmas social in Mahon s hall with Lawrence s orchestra. Lucy Gardner has returned to Pittston.

Harold M. D. Lewis Tok Blakely George Hague Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Union Cemetery St. Patrick's Church Fair Olympia the Holy City Olympia Orchestra Jessie Bristley Tommy Murthy Lucy Mooney Joe Cooney St. Patrick's Orchestra James Loftus J. J. O'Donnell God Tablenaux Juvenil Mahon's Hall Lawrence Beranton Misa Lucy Gardner Pittston

Peckville News Briefs Include Local Elections and Illnesses

Peckville reports include Wilson Fire Company officer nominations, Locklin and Day grocery firm formation after William Frear sale, and local illnesses. George E. Jay leaves for holidays in Afton New York. Lena Gendall visits from Philadelphia. Frank Benjamin returns from Dickinson School of Law. A large cave forms in Central school yard as coal firm workers fill it.

George E. Jay Peck Lumber Manufacturing Company Afton N. Y Wilson Fire Company John Day William Frear Locklin & Day E. W. Squire William Marfield G. J. Reese South Main Street Mason Pickering Schenectady Jessup Peckville Lena Gendall Philadelphia Frank Benjamin Dickinson School of Law Carlisle Lackawanna Coal Company

Christmas program at Presbyterian church in Archbal d

Mrs Andrew Campbell called in Scranton yesterday and Miss Margaret Kane of Towanda visits. the Presbyterian Sunday school plans a Christmas exercise Thursday at 7 30 pm with an interesting program. Dora Linerman called in Jermyn Monday. college students home for holidays include J A Foote Georgetown College P J McDonnell Wesleyan University Joseph Miller Bonaverture's and John Gilpatrick Laurel Hill Academy. Thomas and Joe Rielly Jersey City NJ return home for Christmas on Laurel Street.

Andrew Campbell Scranton Margaret Kane Towanda Presbyterian Sunday School Misa Dora Linerman Jermyn J. A. Foote Georgetown College P. J. McDonnell Wesleyan Unliversity Joseph Miller J. Bonaverture's John Gilpatrick Laurel HM Academy Thomas Joe Rielly Jersey City N. J Laurel Street

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

A short historical health ad promotes fast relief for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The message touts quick action and singular treatment, typical of old patent medicine ads aimed at broad audiences.

Christmas tree and entertainment at Methodist church

In Moscow the Methodist church hosted a Christmas tree and entertainment in the evening. Mr and Mrs H J Hornbaker gave a reception to honor their daughter May on her eighteenth birthday Saturday evening.

J. Hornbaker May

Old Time Remedy Mentioned in Teething Aid

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy from a female physician. It claims to ease teething pain, cure diarrhea and colic, and soothe both child and mother with a bottle priced at nine cents.

Holiday ribbons and gifts offered with new stock

The notice lists assorted holiday ribbons at low prices including satin gros grain at 10c per 10 yards and 25c per yard, satin taffeta and plain taffeta ribbons, small baby ribbon at 2 to 3 cents per yard, plus new leathers and American seal for wear. Umbrellas priced from 1 to 10 dollars and new eiderdown robes and sacques advertised as cozy Christmas presents.

Useful Gifts for Men Evening Dress Protectors and More

A holiday display offers gifts for men including mufflers silk suspenders sweaters hosiery and bath robes. The store notes many items remain in stock and welcomes late shoppers for Christmas.

Christmas Handkerchiefs Offer Bigger Choice

A local promoter touts Connolly & Wallace as selling larger handkerchiefs post tariff changes. They claim fabric is finer with closer linen threads, offering more size accuracy and a broader selection of fine French handkerchiefs than any other store at the same price.

Connolly & Wallace’s

ChristmasParty Honors and Local Guests at High School

Social diversions concluded with refreshments and gifts for Miss May. Attendees included Fred De Pew, Clair Pelton, Lloyd Travis, Ray Hinds, David Noberts, Leon Erhurst, Joseph Van Brunt, John Von Brunt, Elizabeth Kolb, Buelu Brown, Eliza Roberts, Pearl Prentice, Nellie Shoemaker of Moscow, Harry Horn baker, Mary Yeager, Dongella Lumley, Mary Hornbaker of Scranton, Flossie Swifts of Madisonville. Arthur Gardner, Beaver College student, visits with parents. High school Christmas exercises held yesterday afternoon. Agnes Watts returned Monday from Sterling after funeral of Herman Howe.

Miss May Mary Hornbaker Scranton Flossie, Swifts Madisonville Arthur Gardner Beaver College FP. B. Gardner Agnes Watts Sterling Herman Howe Adelbert Howe

Fair at the Baptist church in Clark's Summit tonight

A free entertainment with phonograph and a ten cent supper at the Baptist church. After the show, unsold items will be auctioned. Clarence and Gertrude Pejuse from Chinchilla visited Mrs. George Vosburg last week. Mrs. Mina Capwell of Dalton visits Mrs. Annie Colvin and family.

Falr Baptist ‘Church Clarence Gertrude Pejuse Chinchilla George Vosburg Mina Capwell Dalton Annie Colvin

Elmhurst Social Notes Show Local Visits

Mr wid Mrs Thompson and son Nore manu and daughter Elete visited Beranon Saturday. Attorney Vokolek returned home Saturday after a week’s business trip to Its burg. Mrs Briggs and Miss Kiel were in Seranton Thursday. Miss May Farrer spent Saturday in Scranton. Mr and Mrs G W Strapler, Miss Donnie Chamberlin, Miss May Purrer and

Wid Thompson Noremanu Elete Beranon Attorney Vokolek Itsburg Airs. Briggs Miss Kiel Seranton May Farrer Scranton G. W. Strapler Mijas Donnie Chamberlin May Purrer

Local Social Roundup and Holiday Visits Mentioned

Mrs. G. Behoonmaker Priday hosted a gathering with games music and refreshments as Mrs Briggs and daughter Adila assisted. A. T. Williams returns from New York after a long stay. The Presbyterian church held services and a funeral sermon for a young man in the afternoon. John B. Hambs visits Whorton with her parents. Miss Jenina Chamberlin and Miss May Farrer plan holiday stays with relatives. Mrs Hogera and Mrs Lou Rogers visit Prof I B Rogers in town for holidays. Mrs Ada Lurie shows slow recovery from typhoid fever.

Mra G. Ble Ma Une Cimaneon John B. Hambs Whiirton Jenina Chamberlin Lo Hayford May Farrer Nicholson Hogera Lou Rogers

Christmas Exercises At Baptist Church Delight Local Parishioners

The Christmas exercises at Clark's Green Baptist church last night drew a well rounded audience. Mr and Mrs William Heller, Boranton residents, joined the event and Irene Snook has accepted a position with the International Correspondence Schools and begun her duties. J W Auldines is seriously injured in a vietime theme.

The Baptist Church Anc William Heller Boranton Quay Gu Agate Aye Irene Snook J. W. Atuliines

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the News of Carbondale Mes Church of el Htose Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Church Mdiward Carrol Joseph Miurrin Charlee Firth Thomas Ruddy Door Commatee John Peel Albert Huddy Willian Henley Isaac Wrighter Joseph Murrin A. L. Sahin Arthur Thomas Edward Carroll Arthur Thongs Krantz Brewery Hooks’ Committee Woman's Auxiliary Board Brave Driver Boy Powderly Mine Cassseesse Bowne Aoe Pearlanect New York Mayfield Health Boards Report Buckingham DR. Starding Jermyn - Mayfield Taylor BR. Davis St. Joseph'a Miss Fitshenry Kyrie Binner P. J. Fitzhenry Miss Mary Fitzshenry Miss Fitzhenry Mary Mack Miga Mary Shenny Wing Miss Mary Mack Nellie Cook Millard Kate Kinney Benedictus Fitzhenry Mary Cawley Agnus del Mia. McDonald Sons of Temperance Worthy Edward Hooper David Pugh Aliss Maggie Olyphant Moscow Connolly & Wallace Elmhurst Santa Florey & Brooks Santa Claus Spruce Street Clark's
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