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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
2
The incident blocks the line between Garnetdale and Wilkes with derailment closing tracks. Rescue crews respond as electricity and communications are affected. Traffic reroutes press on while investigators assess the scene and determine the cause and scope of the disruption.
Fragmented OCR outlines schedules and match mentions including Mob Traits at Carindale, Scranton at TN, and approximate times. Mentions of local teams, tribal references, and unclear venues suggest a broad recap of games or events with many garbled details.
The fragment mentions trains and transit stations with references to New York and a time around 8 50. It includes scattered names like Covent Simdaey and Traine teave colts stanion, and seems to describe arrivals or schedules but the text is garbled and lacks coherent events or entities.
Snow covers ground fourteen inches as trains on the D and H face drifts for hours. Telegraph lines down and streetcar service halted. Damage to stores and buildings, gas lines and rooftops strained by heavy snow. Residents dig out, while youths profit shoveling walks and clearing sidewalks.
A cave-in near Mayfield Yard has caused Meadway and Street Car tracks to sink, with a main road section affected. A water pipe burst beneath the dirt and snow, enlarging the hole as the area settles, threatening further damage to the roadway and service.
Fragmentary ad style excerpt attributes a cure for rheumatism to Mr Wheeler during a harsh winter. The text claims improved mobility and ongoing work through the year, mentioning Chamberlain’s Pub and a product line. The readable phrases are disjointed but suggest a testimonial tone and sales context.
Mrs Loftus, a gray haired woman en route to St Rose church, narrowly escaped being trampled when a team of four spirited horses bolted on Sedmon Avenue. Although struck on the head and thrown beneath the horses, she rose and managed to reach the curb, suffering only a severe shock before continuing to church services.
The closing number of the entertainment concert directed by J. Smith and Isaac Shiger features Miss Van Deusen and Rhodes. A stream of silver moonlight and Bugle Song are listed among the items with titles like Song of a Sailor and Remember Now Thy Creator.
A representative team begins practice for the second season amid high expectations in the city. Nichols Miutagh leads a growing enthusiasm as several squads ready for the world’s play ball. Plans include bleachers on Oat Fy’s Field and keys players like Smith moving to pro teams.
Reports indicate one man, Michael Pirreil, severely burned and in critical condition after a derailment on the Ontario and Western line. Another worker, Fili thot, was badly burned on the hands and palm with internal injuries. both crews were responding to the incident as healing efforts begin.
The Columbian Opera company closed a successful week with two Saturday performances. Paul Jones impressed in the afternoon, while La Muncotte drew a large evening crowd. Choreography and acting by Chode Ameden and John Dewey delighted the audience, with standout turns by Mike Carlotta Ghiman as Rettig the Mascot and Franklin Pox as Pippo.
Visitors captured the snowy woods with arches formed by heavy branches. Ex mayor KE EL Hendrick was photographed multiple times over Saturday and Sunday. The scene drew many to witness the picturesque landscape and festive ruin.
Heal Telephone plans extensive improvements in Ha dineth area and will move the exchange to the third floor of the Miners' and Merchants bank building. Carbondale Telephone will also upgrade locally with a new section of wiring to accommodate one hundred connections at the exchange.
The Washington ladies of the Methodist episcopal church held a Saturday evening tea at Watts hall. The event drew a large attendance and all proceeds benefited the church. Entertainment preceded and followed the supper and was said to be unusually meritorious and greatly enjoyed by those present.
Local shops closed in tribute as a parade rope could not be raised due to freezing conditions. Observers noted the absence of the customary flag and delayed ceremonies in honor of a national figure.
Thomas Cydlivher, a striking streetcar employee, has regained mobility after a long illness caused by blood poisoning from a hand wound weeks ago. He reports he is improving and near full recovery.
The revival mission at St Rose church closed yesterday afternoon for married women and last night began for single women with a week devoted to each class.
At all masses in St Rose church yesterday the amount collected in the preceding Sundays offering was announced as two hundred dollars for the aid of Judhin and negro missions.
A Paderewski concert at Scranton's new armory will feature large local delegations and a wave of support for affordable seating. One dollar seats are popular, with remaining sets sold at Chlivk's drug store before tonight's performance. A special detachment from Oilsobby departs on the 74 Delaiule Wind Hudson train as evening activities proceed.
A flood of social notes lists residents and visitors in the Scranton area. Names include Brennan, Nadeins, Crate, Cuninnga, Miller, Girady, Brogan, Coleimin, Poxe, Newton, Warleh, Foxe, Margret McDonald, Maury Coxe, Thus Morin, and Joseph Carroll among others, with several visits to Wilkes-Barre, Mayfield, Archbold, Pittston, Jermyn, and Beranton noted.
A committee attempted maintenance on fire hydrants but struggled to locate their exact positions. Workers spent significant time digging around areas while uncovering hydrants, revealing confusion over hydrant locations.
Mrs Thomas Friese of Pevey Illinois was discharged from the hospital yesterday as cured after being in care for a month and undergoing an operation. The condition of Martin Jorden is not specified.
The ad urges choosing Scott's Emulsion over cheaper alternatives to save pennies, claiming significantly better results and faster recovery. It promises five samples and includes questionable contact details, highlighting strength and flesh restoration for those who have lost tissue.
An OCR heavy page extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal digestive aid. It cites charts of diet, digestion, and health benefits and features testimonials from readers in Toronto and Mayfield and names the product as the safest most popular laxative digestant sold by druggists in the United States Canada and Great Britain.
John Sullivan of Wilkes Barre and James Kennedy of Price Dicey caused a snow night disturbance at the silk mill in Jermyn. They were ejected after refusing to leave, then smashed windows. Henry Maxwell aided police in detaining one. the other was found hours later in the Glenwood breaker. Both held briefly. mill kept them from prosecution after shoveling snow.
Olyphant Council will meet Wednesday night to finish annual business and sell sewer bonds to the highest bidder. The Excelor Hose company uniforms arrive, dark blue with black braid, neat in appearance. A Susquehanna Street church audience enjoyed readings by Miss Cora Griffin of Providence assisted by Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brundage, with encores and appreciated solos.
Miss Jennie Smith hosted a large gathering at Llewellyn's hall with dancing singing and games. A night school will open at No 2 school building this evening. Milk shortages affect dairymen. The Venetic watch drawing at James' hall raised about 180. Martha Washington supper at Calvary Baptist drew a good sum despite poor weather. Ladies Aid to host supper in the Agchsel and Pyne church basement tonight.
The feature highlights unique dress fabrics in 7 yard lengths with exclusive regional patterns. Grenadine fabrics in corded scroll designs promise rigidity and beauty, with mesh lace stripes iron frame weaves and medallion scroll effects. New York experience forecasts Grenadine as the season’s popular light weight dress fabric.
The article notes a pleasant social event to replenish the church treasury with all invited to attend. It reports funerals for John Davey son of Mr and Mrs William J Davey and others attended by family and friends. Interments are described and local church officials are named.
The article notes a high school literary musical program for a birthday event, a borough fire department election tonight with three candidates and campaigns, and council bids opening for a trunk sewer project. It also mentions a Presbyterian church Washington entertainment, a Young Ladies Mission circle meeting, and visiting guests with local notes about letters awaiting collection.
A fragmented list reads like an advertisement draft featuring Joseph Butter Miss Helen Brown 733 Throop street Throop street Madge Calkins Albert Carter Prudden Bros Winnie KBagen Myrtle Shvelds Mrs Anna Hoyt Laur Hoadley Sarah Gerrets CC M Hanson HW Hartman Bloom street I White Donate Petrolino Vito Nivohi Rosi Ghidmtt Grande OMVito Libuate and others, suggesting a public notice or ad roster with scattered names and places.
Midh B Kennedy, a leading ward politician, entertained many friends with a Hotel Mitchell supper. He won a strong victory over his opponent. The event drew about nineteen at tables and featured speeches, adding to an evening of hospitality and local politicking.
A promotional note compares Brighton to Lakewood New Jersey noting Lakewood’s wine resort allure. It touts driving, golfing, walking, polo and singing as popular pastimes and praises Lakewood hotels for comfort and hospitality. The New Jersey Central Lakewood Booklet is advertised for more details, with a mailing offer from New York City.
Advertises a southern route with a single car change via Charleston Asheville Jacksonville and many cities, promising connections without further changes. Details suggest Southern Pacific coupons apply to March and April with one way second class rates from Chicago St Louis New Orleans and Missouri River, reducing eastern fares.
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