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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
The Carbondale Emergency Hospital hosted a Christmas afternoon program for patients and staff. Nurses, directors and the Women’s Auxiliary witnessed a tree lighting, musical numbers, and gifts, with remarks on continuing the charity next year.
Isaac Lusier a Pike Street junk dealer presents a conception on an issue referenced in local notes. The statement hints at a personal viewpoint tied to his trade and residence with potential community relevance.
A Belmont locality tale reports four youths named Leo Klanski Horace Geary Leo Doud and John Creegan arrested after pelting a man with pirowballs described as iron balls. They were held on $100 bail each while William Lowry and Garfield Griffiths were discharged for lack of evidence.
Snowy Christmas in Carbondale slowed street life as work paused and families stayed home. Grand Theatre matinees overflowed while St. Rose Church held a formal high mass with Rev Coffey and Rev Bader delivering sermons. Trinity Church featured refined music led by Llewellyn Jones and Miss Mina Frank singing Christmas Line, showcasing local musical talent.
Mildred Holland presents The Lily and the Prince in Carbondale with a new artful production boasting Florentine scenery and rich costumes. Fans of The Power Behind the Throne are urged to attend as Miss Holland promises a strong show with a lively village setting and notable supporting roles.
A short ad advises feeding bottle babies more milk and mixtures, then adding Scott's Emulsion to milk. It claims the product strengthens, firms flesh, and improves life, promising noticeable results and offering a sample.
The piece features Darina afiane and an anxious minister, Startle, and a Bowery lad in Hari scrabble. The crowd gathers for the new Mil nister at the Grand Monday night with high expectations for this meritorious return engagement in Carbondale.
The Berean Baptist church auditorium and Sunday school room hosted a two part cantata Santa's Surprise last evening. W La Yarrington Jr as Santa Claus delivered a br il liant performance with songs and dialogues earning hearty applause. Master Hayden Davis sang Has tul Sam to great favor while the dollie girls in white with dolls charmed the audience. Captain Bob led by Karl Hiv in white sailor outfits added merry flair. The program lasted about ninety minutes with a Sunday school orchestra under Leon Bey and Grace Hall providing two popular selections. Gifts were distributed to every child in the intermediate and primary departments and teachers received tokens from their scholars. This display of prosperity reflects well on Berean church school under superintendent A S Lewsley and assistant George Emmett.
Mrs Mary Coffin wife of William Coffin died at 4 pm yesterday in Carbondale from Brights disease. Born in Devonshire England 66 years ago she moved here 12 years ago and was active in the Methodist Episcopal church. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Thomas Pengally a son Samuel Bmnale three sisters Anna Alice Elizabeth and a brother Richard. Funeral Sunday at Rev Chaffee's residence with burial in Maplewood cemetery.
M. J. Horan ex head salesman now window decorator in New York visits his parents on Scott street. Miss Katheryne Doyle of Scranton guests at Barrett on Canaan street. Miss Diana Lewis of West Scranton spends Christmas with friends here. Dr. Missett of Philadelphia, former Carbondalian, stays with parents on Brooklyn street.
On Wednesday morning 13 year old John Maze of Canaan Street attempted to cross a corn train on the D H road. He slipped on the icy footing and fell striking his head, suffering a bad scalp wound and remaining unconscious for a long time.
A Christmas proclamation from Uniondale Pennsylvania in 1904 speaks of joyous news and glorious light for all mankind. It envisions true vision and celestial healing through Bethlehem and Calvary, promising victory over death and eternal day for believers.
A Christmas program by a 25 voice chorus at Methodlet Episcopal church is highlighted with solos and readings led by R W Watkins. Other events include a Calvary Baptist address by P J Drum, funeral of Mrs Edward Farr, and various Christmas visits and local gatherings across Taylor and nearby towns.
Opening night at Father Mathew hall drew a very large attendance as booths showcased fine work and furniture. A fine programme was given and the fair continues this evening.
On a Wednesday morning Mrs. O'Brien lit a match in a dark closet causing a small fire that nearly consumed the rouse of P. Of O'Brien. Neighbors aided in quickly extinguishing the blaze. Local notices mention Misses Anna Gilhooley and Anna McNully receiving piano gifts as Christmas presents.
Charles Laurent analyzes royal pedigrees in the Courrier des Etats Unis arguing many rulers have mixed German Spanish Italian or Danish ancestry. He claims Austria Prussia Hohenzollerns and Bourbon lines show thin bloodlines to their subjects and traces origins through multiple European houses.
The wedding of Mia and Mire, Jovepds Leciswinl, took place at Christus eve at the home of the bride's parents in Weel Magick. The ceremony was conducted by pastor AM b. Ruther of Ce Atencuties Molscopal church. Attendants included Mrs. and Mr. W. H. Tennis and others from Buffalo and nearby towns.
Community snippets report residents in Moosic and nearby areas. Baby illness cases include an infant with bronchitis on South Main Street. Local families and visitors are listed among guests and neighbors, with a Powder Company wage increase announced for June.
In Manchester an initiative trains older girls in child feeding care and baby rearing under medical supervision. Special schools aim to improve health by weighing children and comparing outcomes between suburban slums and factory neighborhoods, addressing physical deterioration and nutrition.
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