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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
5
The piece questions opponents of municipal water and the value of the Hupwow tract, arguing Pioneer Citizens' Water controls most water rights except the minimal summer flow. It notes the potential to meet demand by drilling artesian wells and references a legal source in Vol. Penna. District Reports.
Fragmented timetable notes trips from Carbondale to Keranton and Scranton to points north. Mentions morning and evening departures, connections for Siw VOPR, and arrivals from Scranton with vague times and unclear place names.
Fragmented OCR outlines daily train services from Dine St to City Station and regional lines. Mentions connections to New York and Millie with Sunday trains at 6.159 and morning arrivals at 6:45. Notes several stops and industry links, but details are garbled.
L A Roberts, leading municipal water advocate and mayoral candidate, argues Carbondale will obtain its own water system regardless of the Supreme Court ruling. He dismisses Judge Halsey's opinion as justice-less but notes a silver lining, outlining two paths to municipal ownership and praising projected benefits. He also discusses the Ransom tract's value and potential impact on the Jermyn Water Co. if public ownership proceeds.
In Havana breakfast customs shift to bread and coffee as Americans import Grape-Nuts. A small group forms a diet club, stocking five case lots and prompting local grocers to carry the product. The article notes Grape-Nuts expanding globally among English speaking communities and its claimed health benefits.
The Omar pre Lenten ball in the Burke building drew standout young crowds from Carbondale and neighboring towns. Elegant decorations by Green lit by blended incandescents created a conservatory like setting for the Maxart orchestra. Prominent hostesses and a long list of out of town guests helped make the evening memorable for the youthful social scene.
William Birmingham aged five years and native of Ireland died yesterday at his No 4 residence from asthma. Survived by wife Bridget Corcoran and daughters Mrs Frank Fitzsimons Kathryn and several sons. funeral Monday from Mrs Fitzsimons home with a requiem mass at St Rose church and burial in St Those cemetery. John P Fullen pursues away after months of dropsy at No 42 Purview Street.
A Kilkenny Tyland native born in 1849 emigrated to America in 1869 and settled in Carbondale aside from two years. Survived by his widow Mary Boyle and two sons James and John, with brothers Abraham, Richard, James, and sister Jill. Funeral planned for Sunday with Rev A Sawyer at Trinity Church officiating. Ambrose Bechtiel, aged 60, died Wednesday, father of Frank Bechtel of this city.
The St Paul Street Ladies Aid Society held a Thursday meeting at Mire Kraft’s home. Officers elected: W Schraider as vice president, Laid Wil as secretary and collector, Amelli L. Brine as treasurer. Treasurer’s report due next meeting. The group plans to order new altar chairs for the first confirmation Sunday. Rev F C Bihinger is pastor.
Thoms Gillicher remains in emergency care for blood poisoning from a finger injury. Patrick Fee of Donde Street was admitted after a rock fall at Wilson Creek mine, suffering crushed fingers and leg injuries. William Wiley has frostbite with toes turning black. outlook cautious. Mrs Moon, wife of former School Director Moon, was operated on and shows progress toward recovery. Miss Mary Carden continues to improve and was not examined yesterday.
A garbled notice describes a farce Amanda Miss Brown drawing crowd roar at Grand Opera House. It mentions James Dugan from South Main Street and a forthcoming matinee event A Chi of Fate and a later show An American Princess with a prize mentioned as a goat's gold watch.
The session opened with all members present. Various bills were read and ordered paid including Pillside Name 14.43, I. Medlale 19, Cure bondale Milling 9.05, Nevge & Edwards 40, Black Diamond Coach 1210, Von Reek Bivos 20.7, Delawine and Hudson 405, plus others for outdoor team. Tax Collector Barrett presented the exoneration memo for 189% roel. Proceedings note repairs, water operations, and adjournment.
Joh G. Reese of Seranon, manager of the American BAL Poxting company, toured the Harrison residence and city with samples of Cornola, a new Matthe Avitchell company product from Cleveland. He secured several orders with local merchants.
An unnamed observer praised Joseph Coughlin for an acrobatic display in front of the Globe. The act was credited as impressive though unintended, described as a case of if you don’t see it you will be.
Fragmentary OCR lists several unions and lodges such as Father Mathew EB Hendrick and Railroad in the new Central Lator union with Wo 440 and Locomotive Engineers. No coherent event details or dates are readable.
Watrick Mompins of Wilthike, a familiar town figure, was seen driving home with hands badly frozen after his latest town visit. Local residents note his habit of appearing in town daily.
Cambrian lodge Odd Fellows Division No 1 A O H Court Golden Eagle Foresters of America Diamond lodge Shield of Honor hold meetings tonight with members urged to attend and participate in planned programs and activities.
Fragmentary note lists a church event at St Pauls Lutheran Church with dated observances for Sunday and an unusual phrase about a voyage or holiday, likely a local announcement for services and activities at the church.
An 1900s newspaper excerpt condemns hysterical symptoms in women as nervous derangements of female organs and promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a quick remedy. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Haven detailing relief from ovarian trouble, headaches, and menstrual distress, with letters to Mrs. Pinkham offering advice.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Bath School preaching page shows garbled phrases including The Beco Tepe of Christ and scattered words. No clear event, date, or names are recoverable. the readable bits hint at a religious sermon or page content but lack coherent facts for a complete summary.
Funeral for the late Mrs Catherine Sper was held Thursday afternoon from her Drum Mond avenue residence with a choir and quartet from the church. Burial occurred at Susquehanna Cemetery. pallbearers named include D. D. K. Lee Nathan Wagileh and others.
Rev John Holmes of St Aloys church North Seranton visited Carbondale. Miss Livale Merrick of New York returns home after a week with negatives. Jerry O Hellim spent yesterday at Scranton. Rev George Dixon spent yesterday in Pittston. A GB Strong of Pittetan was in town delivering iron for the Northwest breaker. Dr W Wright of Scranton visited Carbondale yesterday. Miss Maury Walsh of Pittston guests in Carbondale. Minh Adina Ratchford of Geranton hosted by Mrs Melan Methan of Brooklyn St. Miss Mamie Daley returned from Scranton and Wilkes Barre. Marshall H Dean of Margaretville NY in town yesterday. Miss Gertrude Poy of West Bovanton also noted.
The item notes the Gresto of the Misses Conden on the West Side. Patrick Flannegan, once of the city, has returned to Carbondale to reside. Tennant of Wilkes-Barre registered at Harrison house. Louis Brunner returning from Hawley after a golden wedding. Patrolman Fred Huddy and family attend Witton Dengle’s funeral in Porty Port.
Jermyn and Mayfield announce Rev Chirk Willson and wife Mires AM. I. Biles Willson will perform at the Baptist church next Sunday evening and the following evening except Monday and Saturday. For fifteen years they have preached and sung across the country and in many large cities of the British Isles. The community is urged to give generously to ensure proper compensation for their work. Also includes a lengthy Jermyn school report list of students by class and names.
The schedule lists morning and evening sermons at the Presbyterian, Peckville Gospel, and Methodist churches with Rev. Moon, Rev. Grendiall, and Rev. Jacobs preaching on themes about faith and Christianity. A Wilson Fire Company fair opens at Odd Fellows Hall for two weeks with entertainment nightly, booths, and donations. Mrs. A. Mare visiting Lineshoro and Mrs. William Babcock heads the ladies committee preparing items for pickup.
Funeral held for 4 month old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Naegiel of Mein Street. Burial in Forest Home cemetery. Surprise birthday for James Heffer on Unlim Street by Lackawanna Council No 14. Welsh Baptist and Calvary Baptist services scheduled. Anthracite Glee Club rehearsal set. Taylor Oratorio Society to rehearse. Archbald and Pyne church concert praised.
The Rev EL Hyland of Pittsburg preached an engaging sermon before a large Presbyterian church crowd. His lively delivery held attention and included several solos. Services will continue for a week and all are welcome. A wagon horse incident near Warele's cash store caused no serious damage. Attendees included Rev RE J Haughton and others at various local events. Vaccination efforts were noted with attendance by Harry Scriven.
In Princeburg P M church Rev Wilson Bentley conducts morning service at 1030 with the Care of the Lord Over All His People and an evening sermon at 7 on An Althinghist. Music by choir leader Mr William Benjamin. Sunday school at 2. All are invited. Also notice of Mr Edward Greatrix Javery I near Amaple street. Cure grip claim mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Advertisement argues that internal cleansing cures catarrh by removing the culprit from the blood and mucous membranes. It extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a palatable, non drug containing remedy that reaches throat and stomach, with testimonial from C T Rembrandt of Rochester and claims 40 cent price for complete treatment.
Information outlines the 1902 summer garment selection including Harvard Oxford Madris Cloths and new fabrics such as Footeh CHughams Sik Ginghims and Roman Steines. Sheer Delmar Lawns and Dainty Duchess Dimitles promise charming afternoon and evening wear. Visitors may inspect stock in the room this week with special orders available.
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