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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1902

Page

3

Christmas Music Programs Planned by Local Churches

The News of Carbondale reports attractive Christmas music programs at Berean Baptist Trinity Episcopal First Presbyterian and St Pauls Lutheran churches with morning and evening services. The programs feature choirs solos and a cantata with Miss Holland highlighted for an upcoming Carbondale visit.

Berean Baptist Trinity Episcopal St. Paul's Lutheran First Presbyterian St. Pauis Lutheran

Christmas church services and tree lighting attract public

A Sunday Christmastide program features an 80a ritual at the metal church service and a festive evening celebration. The community is invited to attend all services as plans include a Christmas tree lighting and related activities.

Unclear OCR Snippet From City Update

Fragmentary text references political figures and places but lacks coherent facts. No identifiable events, dates, or names with sufficient context to summarize a meaningful news item. Further readable material needed for a proper caption and summary.

Nervousness in Women and the Cure Claim

The text argues nervousness in women signals feminine disease and cannot be treated by nerves alone. It promotes Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy to strengthen weak women and cure female exhaustion, implying medical authority and producing testimonial-style notes.

Pierce Sax Rs Aly Saale

Christmas party ends in break in assault and arrest

Four West Side residents overindulged on Christmas, forced entry at Jink Wayman’s home on Bhell avenue, damaged a door with a pole, and struck Mrs Wayman with a stone. Patrolman Carden arrested two assailants. others later captured. Bail set at 1500, all released except Loughner who remains in jail.

West Side Patrick Tighe James Glitber Michael Clarke Michael Jink Wayman Bhell Avenue Wavinga Vic Colig Mra Wayman Alseo Curden Dias

Married on Christmas in Carbondale

Miss Florence Della Miller wed George Nelson Marsh on Christmas Day in a Parlor ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller in Carbondale. Rev A B Coffee of the First Methodist officiated. The bride wore blue silk with lace and carried white carnations. The groom’s brother Frank Miller served as best man. sister Mrs Fuller Layman attended the bride. The couple will reside at the bride’s home and both have many friends in the area.

Frank Miller Tenth Avenue Florence Della George Nelson Marsh A. BF. Coffee First Methodist Church Fuller Layman Prank Miller Mies Lawman Mer Mer. and Mrs. Marsh Will Reside For & Thine At the Honn of the Bride, Mr. Maresh Vast Ride Cond Company Carbondale Alrs. Williton Dames Chauncey Ames Charles Martha Simons Wilkes-Barre James Kimebull Susquehanna Richard Davis Cort Goodwin Jermyn

Mildred Holland Triumph At Grand Theatre

Mildred Holland’s latest play The Lily and the Prince drew the largest Grand audience in years. Critics praise improved acts and powerful dramatic moments, noting artistic staging and vivid light and color.

Unclear Post Office Letter List From Car Bondale December

Fragmentary handlist shows letters remaining at Car Bondale post office in December. Names include J A. Biss Geo Brown H W Conter Mat Gould William Jones Samuel Pearce William Willan Miss Ivle Crampton Mrs M M Gardner Mrs Moran Mrs Amanda M Snyder Ideal Cooking Ware Co Keystone Supply Co Antonio Novelli Tonicel Giovani J H Thomas Postiystey.

Carbondale Post Orice J, A. Biss Geo, Brown H. W. Conter Mat Gould William Jones Samuel Pearce William Willan Ivle . Crampton M. M. Gardner Moran Amanda M. Snyder Ideal Cooking Ware Co Keystone Supply Co Antonio Novelli Tonicel Giovani J. H. Thomas Postiystey

Bobbin Works Employee Suffers Scalp Wound

Jol Aluve of Cunnan Ble, a bobbin works employee, fell from a car platform days ago and sustained a bad scalp wound. He is able to be out but his injury remains painful and will keep him from work for a week or ten days.

Jol Aluve Cunnan Ble Bobbin Works Dave

Victor Harmon a welcome caller at The Tribune office

Victor Harmon of New York City former press agent for Mil dred Holland’s The Power Behind the Throne visited The Tribune office as a welcome caller. He was advanced singe.

Victor Harmon New York City Mildred Holland Tribune Harmon

Harmon's Rise Highlights Local Stage Production

Inet rengon is now manager of production for The Lily and the Prince produced by Misa Holland's company at the Grand last night. Edward White who headed the production previously has promoted Mr Harmon since last season, signaling strong recognition of his abilities.

Inet Rengon Misa Holland Edward White Mr. Harmon

One New Minister Promised at Grand Monday Night

A Splendid Play Assured. One New Minister, seen previously at the Lyceum Scranton, is better produced this year and promises strong character studies. Press opinions praise well cast characters and thorough enjoyment of the production.

Lyceum Scranton Christinnae

Minooka Native Cusick Visits Carbondale as Prudential Official

Michael Cusick formerly of Minooka now based in Toledo Ohio toured Carbondale yesterday. He is assistant superintendent at Prudential Insurance, recently promoted from Scranton and advancing toward superintendent. He stayed with Carbondale supervisors John OMalley and Michiel Haggerty of Prudential.

Michael ¢S. Cusick Minooka Toledo Ohio Wis Cusick Lake Mine Prudential Insurance Company Scranton Mgr. Cusick John O'Malley Michiel Haggerty The Prudential

Dundaff Man Sent to Jail on Cruelty Charge

Frank Greely of Dundaff was jailed yesterday by Alderman Jones in default of $500 bail on a charge by his wife who says he has been abusive and cruel and struck her this week. Constable Neaty arrested Greely and brought him before Alderman Jones for a hearing.

Frank Greely Dundaff Alderman Jones Focused Greely Neaty Chreely

Book auction at Mendrick Took fair offers reserved seat

Advertisement for selling a book on the Shin world at the Mendrick Took fair. The chemical company offers a one cent ticket to receive a reserved seat for the Saturday matinee at the Grand Opera House after the fair. Books available in room 10 Leader Building Friday 6 to 7 pm.

Mendrick Ladder Chemical Company Grand Operat House

Christmas Visits Across Town Mark Holiday Gatherings

Mrs I Conrad of Middletown Conn spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs John Maze on Canaan street. Misses Mary Fitzhenry and Mary Longehney with brother John Loughney of Minooka visit Misses Teresa and Margaret Tighe on Fall Brook street. Thomas Nolan returns from St Bonaventure Allegheny to celebrate with parents. he starred in the Connecticut league this past summer.

Mrs. I Clenevieve Elis Fell Township Washington Street Kate O'Boyie Brooklyn N. Y Dundaff Street Charles Orchard Homestead Thomas Gertrude Kraig Mire Mardi Kraig Arche Bald Street

Jermyn Woman Dies After Long Illness at Home

Mrs J Vf Wheeler a respected Jermyn resident died at her Second Street home after a long illness aged 10 She is survived by her husband and five children and the funeral will be held at 10 oclock tomorrow with services at the house before interment in Tompkinsville The community mourns her loss as relatives and friends gather for Christmas visits and local clergy prepared holiday sermons.

J. Vf. Wheeler Second Street Tompkinsville Charles Snyder Port Jervis N. Y Grant L. Bell Scranton Ralph Merton Verna Jermyn D. Miller D .D Mary Timlin Binghamton James Merrick Philadelphia Peter Martin New York George McGort Altoona Clarence Blakeslee John Mellon Marjorie Henry Hemelright J. L. Crawford C. A. Battenberg Archbald Jenkins Taylor John Garretson Primitive Methodist Church John Pennington Missouri First Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Church

Christmas and New Year services at ulyary Baptist church

Elaborate Christmas program planned for tomorrow evening by chorister D F B Jones and his choir. The service features hymns, solos, and choral numbers, with Pastors Putley Huck and H H Harris among speakers. all are invited. The Methodists and Episcopal churches also announce tomorrow's eve services under choral direction, with a special musical program.

Ulyary Baptist D. FB. Jones Putley Huck Choqua Wale Desert Plains of Bethlehem Sopring BE. Jones H. H. Harris Epiacopal Church Chorlister W. Watkins Xervics Esi Nieborough Wilkes-Barre Uchdeors

Christmas Holiday Social News From Local Congregations

The item notes events and visits around Christmas. People mentioned include Superintendent and Mrs. W. F. Jones of Carbondale visiting Mrs. Reese on Main Street, Obediah Day seeking school director candidacy in the Republican ward, John Righarda from New York visiting his father on Taylor Street, Mrs. Thomas Howells recovering from a recent time, and Washington Camp electing officers. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. John Steele and daughter Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curtis visiting relatives in Olyphant, George Phillips of Hazleton visiting his daughter in Grove Street, and Miss Martha Williams visiting East Liverpool, Ohio.

Man's Christian Association Calvary Baptisl Church South Taylor Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America John Steele Ethel Charles Curtis Washington Street Olyphant George Phillips Hazleton William J. Williams Grove Street Martha Williams McHenry East Liverpool Ohio

Peckville Hometown Notes Honor Golden Anniversary

Homer English returns from Los Angeles visiting New Mexico and California. Jewel MecCormic and wife celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary born December 23, 1853 in New Jersey. They lived in Archbald Peckville long term with eight children two living Irving Scranton and Herbert Peckville. They received a china tea set and are esteemed by the community. Peckville Baptist services tomorrow at 10:30 am and 7 pm with themed sermons. Christmas exercises at the Sunday school featured Griffithe class and gifts, pastor’s family kindly remembered. The pastor’s class gave thirteen volumes of Geikle’s idle Helps.

Homer English Los Angeles Cal English New Mexico California Jewel MecCormic New Orange N. J Newburg N. Y Archbald Peckville Irving Scranton Herbert

Richaurdson couple mourned in Dunmore street death

Mr. and Mrs. James Richaurdson of Dunmore street died yesterday after a brief illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM with interment in Dunmore cemetery. A busy social week includes A O H society night at St Patrick's church hall and multiple church services across Blakely and nearby towns with visiting relatives from Carbondale Philadelphia Newark Duryea and Pottsville.

Billiaiton James Richaurdson Dunmore Street Dunmore Cemetery St. Patrick's Church Father Atathew A. O. H. Auxiliary D. C. Evans Anna Gibson Green Hidge Thomas Sultry Providence P. J. Hoban Charles Hoban Pottsville

Dalton Town Holds Week of Flatmas Exercises

Dalton churches hosted a series of flatmas exercises this week with enjoyable gatherings across the town. On Tuesday the activities continued as participants reflected and shared in community worship.

Christmas program mishap at Six Principle Baptist church

The evening mission band presented a Christmas program when Rev. Perkise who acted as Santa Claus was burned by candles after cotton on his face and clothes caught fire. He suffered burns to the hands. The Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools held Christmas exercises on adjacent days. Mr and Mrs Finn plan to move to Clifford. Mrs Palmer Smith spent Christmas with her sister in Wilkes Barre. Samuel R Shoemaker visits New York.

Six Principle Baptist Church Perkise Santa Claus Methodist Sunday School Baptist Sunday School Finn Clifford Palmer Smith Wilkes-Barre Samuel R. Shoemaker New York

Christmas Eve Programme Highlights in Moscow Church

The Methodist church hosted a Christmas Eve program featuring processional, invocation, responsive readings, several musical numbers, and recitations. Local residents including James Scanlon and Carrie Swarts announced their marriage by Rev. Dunn last Tuesday. Guests from New York visited relatives, while others like Mrs. Schenck and Mr. Van Brunt joined Christmas celebrations.

Christ Guy Swarts Buffalo Phillip Swarts Warren Barber New York James Scanlon Carrie Swarts Dunn Smith Frank Cameron Gardner B. J. Schenck

Moosic Social Notes Personal Visits and Local Callers

Miss Adna Levan visits cousin Misa Nelle Stout at Dorranceton. Mrs Alfred Smith and daughters attend exercises at Elm Park on Christmas night. Mrs Jeremiah Williams of Dunmore calls in town yesterday. Mr Gomer Davies of West Scranton makes a business call in town. Miss Josephine Twining returns to Scranton after staying with Mrs Ben Harris. Miss Vila Ostrander hosts friends at aunt Mrs Jennie Grover’s Friday night. Mr Eugene Eike leaves today for Mauch Chunk to join the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

Adna Levan Misa Nelle Stout Dorranceton Alfred Smith Elm Park Jeremiah Williams Dunmore Gomer Davies West Scranton Josephine Twining Scranton Mra Ben Harris Misa Vila Ostrander Jennie Grover Eugene Eike Lowday Mullch Chunk The Central Railroad of New Jersey

Visit to Mount McKinley by Geological Survey Party

Mount McKinley in Alaska, the continent’s highest peak, was visited last season by a Geological Survey party led by Alfred H H. The expedition surveyed the mountain’s geology and terrain, contributing to ongoing studies of Alaska’s topography.

Mount McKinley Alaska Mount MckKinley Alfred HH

First ascent of unknown Alaskan peak by Brooks party

Brooks and his party from the United States Geological Survey with topographer D L Reaburn reached a high dome shaped peak at over 20 000 feet near the western margin of the Alaska range. The group did not cross the snow line but established location and height now aiding future ascents. Brooks plans a country description and routes for reaching the summit.

Alaskan Mount St. Elias Brooks Geological Survey

Growth of Anthracite Coal Industry in Pennsylvania 1820 to 1900

The article tracks coal output from 1820 onward, noting first Lehigh Valley production, then Schuylkill and Wyoming regions. It cites figures such as 665 tons in 1820 and 45,107,484 long tons by 1900, with regional shares and shifts in dominance, plus a published table and diagram from the United States Geological Survey.

Pensylvania Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Wyoming Mauch Chonk Macxleton Wyomig Wilkes-Burre Witteton Beranton Carbondge Pennsylvania Minerval HHL Sehuylkill Lehigh

California’s Coastal Promise Book by Chicago and Northwestern

A newly issued illustrated booklet promotes California’s climate and outdoor pleasures. It highlights commercial, industrial, and transportation advantages of the state and invites readers to request the pamphlet by mailing four cents to W. B. Kalekern, traffic manager, 22 Fifth Avenue.

Chicago and Northwestern Railway W. B. Kalekern Fifth Avenue

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the News of Carbondale Berean Baptist Church Chare Angola Mre. Whalen Hoek Willams Pr. Wiha Prince of Rene Mhre B.D. Ashford Swiathlon Muse Ac Trinity Luis Misa Sermo Miold Tonite Slowtia Milas Alina Pannk Miss Holland Holland St. Paul's Lutheran Church Witte Vivehenien Christos Dalia Florence Delia Miller Lily the Prince Phiys Wien Aiuaina Calia Prines Soraton Mayfield Dalton Connolly & Wallace Connolly & Wallace’s Washington Ave Moscow Black Diamond Progress NEW York Hotels 23Rd St 4Th Ave Baty W. H. Parke Westminster Hotel Car Slateeuth St Iring Place T. Thompson Wanamakers Siegel Cooper's Albert S&t. & University Pr Broadway Reasonanis
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