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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
2
In Carbondale heavy snow and strong winds delayed travel as trains ran hours late. Roads north were nearly blocked by drifts while motorists struggled through deep accumulations. Snow and wind battered the area with blizzards and drifting, hindering movement through the night.
Vague OCR lists city offices and candidates for mayor treasurer controller assessors and school directors with ward and council roles. Names appear garbled but include Evans Scotr Tou Watesefield Wells Williams Sloan Emmett Solomon and others across wards and common council.
A fresh heavy snowstorm hit Carbondale and surrounding areas causing deep drifts that hindered travel on roads and sidewalks and slowed railroad service. The Ontario and Western line faced the worst restrictions with cuts and delays, while trains on the Delaware and Hudson and related branches struggled to maintain schedules.
A Hallsville mother describes her 25-year-old son Albert a high school principal who fell ill after college. After starting Grape-Nuts his health improved rapidly he returned to teaching and gained weight. His sister Georgia also grew stout and healthy using the product. Hallsville Mo Postum Co Buille Creek.
The Republican city committee issues a final admonition urging voters to cast ballots in today’s election. They claim the biggest petition in Carbondale history and foresee heavy turnout, with emphasis on Republican unity and integrity. An earlier printing error in ballots for wards five and six was corrected by county commissioners.
The Columbia Opera company opened a week at the Grand with lively performances of Said Pasha. Notable leads include Charles N. Holmes as Serrano and Milas Carlotta Gilman as Serena. Claude Amsden and John A. Dewey also praised. Dissolving views entertained between acts as crowds enjoyed a creditable production amid strong chorus. Prva Diavola will be sung tonight with the Dempsey Sisters performing between acts.
The Knights of Father Shithew held a meeting last evening to address the death of brother James Mc Ginley. They will attend the funeral in a body, assembling in the hall at 9.30 Wednesday morning with regalias and gloves.
Thomas B. Walsh of Seranton, once with Armour & Co., toured Carbondale yesterday in the Frat visté orbit of Chandler & Short of Scranton. He is described as a successful young substmet and a broad representative of regional commerce.
A Milwaukee reader profile extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The letter claims relief from months of pain and a year of renewed health after using two bottles, urging other women to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
George Bell, who forged a check to blemish Ponesdale’s rural record, was captured in Moneysdale by Constable Neary after escaping from Chestnut borough. He confessed to being the man sought by Honesdale officials. Bell admitted taking 35 dollars of a 70 dollar forged payment and had 23 dollars on him at arrest, with 12 spent. obscene pictures found on him.
The Delaware and Hudson announces changes in its Hspratcher's office after Harry Briggs resigns to move to Washington. J. J. Rounds is promoted to dispatcher, replacing Briggs. Is. G. Knapp moves from yard operator to new role, Willie Moon announces pricing changes, and Eugene Chaponayy will succeed Moon.
Mrs Moshavquadie died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Frank Dever’s home on Cain street after months of decline due to old age. Born February 2 1816 in Toehind parish, she was eighty seven and came to America as a maiden settling in Warbondale over fifty years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank Dever and two sons Patrick and Hugh, with brother Martin McQuade of Cleveland. Funeral Thursday from ConMawtreel with burial at St. Hose church and burial in St. Venebeny cemetery.
A diphtheria case was reported to the board of health in the Pleat ward Steyn shouhurst District. The patient is Rivl Haycock, 16, the five known cases this season.
Partial OCR item lists groups such as Woun's Hellef corps No 134 64 Vincent de Paul society Luckuwsnna tribe Red Men Varhondale conclave Heptusonhs. No clear event or action is described.
Miss Phorence Wright, superintendent of Emergency hospital, has been dangerously ill for weeks. Reports indicate she has shown some improvement and her condition is cautiously improving.
The item notes Mies Wright’s Niness contracted a cold during a period of low vitality caused by her exacting duties. The report emphasizes relief as friends send support and wish her well.
The Masons of Scranton and vicinity will travel to Otseninge lodge in Binghamton on Thursday February 2. Members will depart by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at 6 p m and by the Delaware and Hudson at 4 p m. Returning travelers on the DL&WR will arrive about 2 o clock to connect in Scranton. Those using the Delaware and Hudson for return will reach Scranton by 5 80 Friday morning.
John W Groat of Jermyn and CC Mueller of Honesdale visited Carbondale yesterday. Charles M Streeter of Scranton called on residents here. Mirry Burke of Susquehanna spent Sunday with Robert Gardner. Miss Leng Chainman of Scranton Sabbaths with Carbondale friends. Thomas Cawley of Forest City guests of Carbondale friends. Miss Tucy Farrell and Miss Lan beth McDonough visited Miss Anna Barrett in Dunmore. Jesse F Bagley returned from Brooklyn Susquehanna county funeral. Katheryn Kelly of River street is ill. Miss Julian Liewellyn to fill her Fallbrook Street teaching post.
Mrs Vieese of Fourth street dies after months of paralysis. Survived by two sons John and Thomas and daughter Mrs Charles Seiger of Dunmore. Funeral set for tomorrow. Frank Graves, druggist, in serious condition after hospitalization. A. J. Gavin injured in Delaware and Hudson railroad accident, recovering. Jermyn residents enjoyed a Peckville outing featuring the Mikses Hendricks. Patrick Burdish fractures his leg. Scranton guest J. L. Crawford visits. Gerald Burdick visiting Jermyn. Local candidates listed for council and school posts with party affiliations.
Mrs. Michael Burke of Olyphant died at her daughter’s home on Dunmore Street after five years illness. She was eighty, born in County Mayo Ireland and came to America as a young woman settling in Carbondale before moving to Olyphant forty years ago. Survived by four daughters and one son, funeral at 10 AM with a requiem high mass in St. Patrick’s Church and burial in West Side cemetery. Also notes local community events and various residents’ visits and political candidacy.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a cure for women s ailments including weakness, headaches, nervousness and backache. It cites testimonials from Mire Oscar Brown of Granville County North Carolina and urges readers to buy the medicine and the doctor s medical adviser book.
The advertisement promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe, non opiate remedy for catarrh, coughs, and colds. It cites testimonials from mothers and adults in Charleston Massachusetts and Columbus Ohio, claiming relief without harmful drugs and noting a 50 cent price per package.
In Taylor the main contest is the justice of the peace race between W G Howells independent and James P Lau Republican. Other offices include auditor Adolph Muelder council seats, school directors and constables across wards. Funeral notices for Arthur Alitehwell and Abbs Alehwwal Wil line are reported along with a church event at the Calvary Baptist.
The pastor Rev. Dr. Harris gave an eloquent sermon. Henry W. Rossen, a surveyor for Delaware and Hudson at Greenwood Nos 1 and 2 mines, left yesterday for Virginia to take a similar post. Mrs. Richard O Hare of Main Street is ill. Richard Evans of Plitston visited relatives here on Sunday.
Priceburg residents Mr and Mrs Edward Benjanan visited relatives on Sunday. Mr and Mrs ld Pillory visited his mother Mrs Phom be Riley. Mr and Mrs Pranks spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Fr Jones. Edward Gretrix recovering after a serious injury. Mr and Mrs G W Welland returned from South Circling after weeks away. J Olendike visited relatives in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Samuel Prichard celebrated their wooden wedding with a midnight refreshment. Attendees included numerous locals from Green Ridge Throop Olyphants area. Funeral for Joseph Kelly held yesterday at Hotelack with burial at Olyphant cemetery.
Mies Mae Waleh acted as caller in Baranton yesterday while Miss Minnie Messier, from Wilkes, visited. Annie Artemus returned home after a few days away. Currie Barington came back from Philadelphia. Mrs Frost had a serious operation yesterday and remains critically ill at her parents’ home. The high school plans a meeting in the near future.
Mrs Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. The testimonial notes strong confidence and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Miss Verde Dix visited Pareens and spent Saturday with friends. Mrs. John Deans and Mrs. Charles Edsel attended the theatre in Scranton Saturday evening. Miss Ethyl Tregellas also visited Scranton on Saturday. The M E church held services in Dymond hall Sunday due to incomplete repairs.
Paul Swartz, 11 months, died after brief illness. Funeral at home with Rev. Cole. burial at Marlview. Joseph Baden returned home in Plymouth after visiting Mr. J. W. Schiebel. Miss Anne Jermy of Scranton visits. Miss Bessie Buckingham visits Miss Inez Wlessing. Baptism by twelve candidates at Baptist church. Wallace Page ill with grip. Miss Jennie Dunning recovering. Large youth attendance at Baptist vocal. P S C entertained at the Bueckingham home. Mossys, By and Loren Kiser visit Elmhurt. Miss Schinnelling with sister Mrs. Matthews at Gouldshore.
An old advertisement urges treating a cold in a day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and notes W. Grove’s signature on the box.
A Blakely voter appeal urges residents of the First Ward to support William Vandervort for city council. The notice emphasizes a positive reform agenda and urges participation in the forthcoming election.
Lake Ariel special to the Scranton Tribune reports Pastor George Hall of the Methodist church preached a moving sermon Sunday evening about the late Frings Willard. His address drew a large audience and highlighted incidents of interest to the congregation. The Aldsociety will meet at Mrs. Charles Bidwell's home Wednesday of this week.
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