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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
2
An old Carbondale notice advertises a property sale at the Hetille estate and related inquiries. The item references a cheap offering and directs interested parties to inquire for Paventh details and timing.
The notice lists train departures and arrivals between Carbonate city station and several destinations including Scranton Wilkes-Barre Albany Saratoga and Montpelier with multiple daily services. It details times such as 6 05 p m 8 00 p m and morning arrivals and notes Sunday service to various lines.
Fragmented OCR reveals scattered train departure times and routes from Carbondale to Scranton and other points. References include multiple stations, inconsistent dates, and unclear connections, with mentions of New York and various towns amid garbled times and days.
Train timetable fragment shows departures Fridays at 7:40 pm from Carbondale for Mratidi and Nineveley AC GRE deike Uallye with Sandi to Miehawton and western donations. Sidley trains at 4 am to Sisaqueliaany with Wistert continuation. Trains arrive Sundays at 5:55 pm.
A humorously oddball column recounts Billy Turnwald the barber and a tense shave that ends with a damaged eye and a traded glasses incident. A second anecdote recalls General Gordon’s lecture and a debate over his speaking voice and manner.
An advertisement recounts a West Plains Missouri man who quit coffee and switched to Postum. It claims health improved after over a year, with reduced nervousness and better weight, and notes others who switched also benefited. The copy urges proper boiling and attributes many health issues to coffee habit.
In a courtroom setting a witness recalls a voice claiming the recently killed General Gordon was at Gettysburg, suggesting confusion or a mistaken identity amid testimonies. The remark surfaces as part of ongoing proceedings and adds to the tension in the case.
The column recounts Dolloeman Jack the town’s famous dog and his antics with William Tell era characters, a rail and mail drama, and a busy town scene. It notes Jack’s nightly police encounters and rail yard visits, plus a plan to improve mail service via a New York train and the stubborn postal delays affecting merchants and travelers.
A crowd followed Sunil ateed pied din Magy in Wintevennie through Mayfield street hooting at the quartotte. Constable Tom Burke intervened to prevent arrests. A follower clashed with streetcar workers. revolvers were allegedly shown. The crowd dispersed after police restrained the situation and attendees returned home without further incident.
Fragmented OCR lists several organizations including Junior Order United American Mechanics Companions of the Forest American Legion of Heavy reetal can Woodmen of the World United Mine Workers No.4 The Royal Circle. No clear event or date is provided.
Mike Atha Duomlek of Cappelind Ovens accepts the night operator post in the Warbondale Telephony exchange. He succeeds Claude Oliver who has shifted to a different role within the company.
A hymn service was sung at St Howe church yesterday morning for the repose of the aunt of the late Rev. Willan A. Neulon. The ceremony reflected local religious custom and community remembrance.
In Carbondale services were held for the late priest with Rev. J. A. Moemit of Taylor as celebrant and Rev. George Dixon assisting. Deacon T. F. Coffey and many friends attended the lamented life’s rites marking the somber occasion.
In Carbondale canton No. 10 Patriarchs Militant officers were installed last evening by Major General I. C. Deans of Scranton with P. O. Vetter and others from Scranton canton No. 4 assisting. Installed were Con Mander John Beck lieutenant George Meattie ensign W. G. Stone clerk H. J. Troll accountant Frank Ludwig. After the ceremony attendees enjoyed cigars as the Scranton contingent rode the rebuilt Delaware and Hudson train home.
The lecture in St Rose hall reviews the life of Daniel O Connell by John Littlefield of New York City. It closes the course and appeals to liberty lovers who value a heroic, principled life.
The scene showing Niveira Ralls impresses with mechanical realism and prompts Lincoln J. Cay ter to produce it. Audiences compare it to America's Wonderfully natural waterfall and acclaim the production as perfect. Grand theater tonight with reserved seats 16 cents and gallery 23 cents.
The Columbia Comic Opera company brings a week of operas to the Grand starting Monday night with Said Pashia. The troupe of thirty features the Dempsey sisters and Chiude Amsden, formerly with the Waite company. Schedule includes Pra Dinvolo and Bohemia Girl's Sailoreds, with Paul Jones as Saturday matinee payoff. Prices range from ten cents to sixty cents. matinees midweek at the lower price.
A renowned quartet from OLUMwas is billed for a show at Chad on Muotidag February 24. The Louisville Cyterier-dournal hails them as the most finished entertainment act seen in Towisville. The group promises lively performances and several numbers, including a featured poem recitation by member Mise duille.
Chote Oliver, once the lead in Carbondale, resigns in June to accept a position with Wonnacott Bros. He is replaced in The Tribune office by his current deputy, John J. Barrett of Powderly Street. Francis Vo Doug steps down as he moves to a position with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
The hour of cerabbone nest at Stose Church is changed for tonight. Services begin at 7 15 to accommodate those wishing to attend the Hon John Whittle lecture in St Mose fail. The bust Tun ber in the Knights of Columbus course.
The Carbondale yacht club will hold its regular Thursday night gathering at the club house on North Church Street. Members will enjoy refreshments and expect a casino of cigars and other items, with duty and social activities outlined.
Marvy Reynolds engaged in community service in Curhou town during the evening, assisting local households and volunteers with hospitality efforts and neighborhood organizing. The activity focused on support for residents in need and coordinating charitable tasks with local stelkera groups.
The Tompkinsville correspondent describes a lecture delivered tonight. The write up notes the speaker’s topic and audience reaction, highlighting key points raised and the overall reception among attendees.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures pale faces among school girls by supplying blood food. It promises to restore beauty and offers a free sample, mentioning a dealer and unclear contact details.
City residents attend Friday evening lecture by Rev. De. Whalen of Carbondale. Nev. Dr. H. J. Whalen notes the audience filling the edifice and regrets the absent ones missed the happy treat.
The Young People's Social will hold a church social at the parsonage of the First Congregational Church this evening. Supper will be served and a pleasant, relishable evening is promised. Mire Della Jones serves as president. the group aids church work and community service.
Scranton residents and others visited Carbondale and nearby towns yesterday and Wednesday, including Gus Little, Miss Nellie Gallaghy, Th. S. Meyers, Mrs. Harry Cavanaugh, Miss Dora Barry, Miss Beth Roche, Miss Ella Jordan, and many others. Local officials such as Sheriff Charles Armbruster and businessmen like J. O. Boyle and Edward J. Sturdevant were also noted in the routine social and commercial visits across communities in Wayne and Lackawanna counties.
Fragmented OCR passage notes a multiple person event with names and roles, a contract dispute regarding electric light, and several obituaries or memorial notices for residents of Archbald and Kingston. Includes references to local churches, sermons, and funeral plans amid scattered biographical details.
Public notice lists Dr Re Vs Pierce as the party affected by a name or address change in Sutfaiol Ne Ve. The document outlines the filing details and the new address position within the registry.
Fragmentary OCR notes report John Carter's residence on Boott Street at Pihakets with names including Joh Mo Blue and Mie. Pater Roberts visits and Mise Kate Boxhin of Chabordale is guest of Pehithver Th Ciawelee with friends. The text reads as a social or household notice from a historical paper.
A detailed report covers a Memorial Service at Calvary Church honoring the deceased, with sermons, hymns, and floral tributes. A large attendance includes many named locals and visiting guests. Interment followed at Purest Home cemetery, and a Young Men's Christian group was pledged to revival activities.
Be chanced off yet. Tee evening service by ladies each evening. Don'h missed the ehleker supper at Odi Peltowe laih the evening. Aisin Winfield Broad, son of Myr iid Mes, Wo, Browd, Isquire U1, ft. 12, Girbitiih, injured by Velipean dowas by a street car recently, is improving nicely. The Women's Christian Temperance union will meet Friday evening at Mrs. James Rhoda's home. Interesting business on hand, and all members should feel in duty to attend.
In Moosic a Valentine social is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs H C Joenking on Diamond Avenue. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will have a social evening with Mr and Mrs Wot Drake of Friday. Mr William Martin of Hyde Park was noted as a visitor yesterday amid local activities.
A fragmented report from Avoca mentions several firms and workers in transition. References to Mide, Oak and Lilient, plus a noted Muti May event, signal regional economic changes and ongoing corporate actions. The piece alludes to Hood Pel’s impact and a looming death in a broader industrial context.
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