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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
Local timetable lists passenger trains connecting Carbondale with Scranton and Willow Mall, including outbound departures around 11 00 PM and early morning services. Multiple routes via Waymart, Honesdale, and Claverack are noted with indicative times and stops.
A fragmented OCR item lists various names and terms tied to a location or event, but key details are unreadable. The text mentions people, places, and institutions in a jumbled sequence, offering no clear action, date, or outcome.
At the Carbondale Democratic Convention Hon. James J. ONeill was unanimously nominated for mayor with Patrick J. Connor for treasurer and John J. Wheeler for controller. The convention, held at the Academy of Music, featured no opposition and a calm, orderly process amid a sparse audience and a mood of tame harmony.
A testimonial from Boaz Brainard of Ontario praising Grape-Nuts for lifting his weight from 110 to 156 pounds after illness. He says his stomach improved, his family also benefited, and he values the product as a dollar in gold to his wellbeing. He urges honest printing of his name.
The Democratic party chose ONeill to lead after a consultative caucus. Nominees for various local offices were set including Burns and Conner, with multiple ward candidates and unanimous motions smoothing the ticket.
The Tribune reports three prosecutions under a Sunday observance law stirred dealers who contest the city ordinance used to arrest and fine them. After fines of five dollars and delays to pay, authorities threatened harsher action, and protests say the law targets candy dealers unfairly while additional arrests are planned.
Archbald High school pupils numbered thirty two journeyed to Uprhondvale for a local hospitality event. Miss Aju lin joined the group and the visit included several hours in the city with additional arrivals noted later in the week.
Misses Connor Walsh and Cronin teach Archbald students who dined at Coddington and Thompson's restaurant for a luncheon described as relishable. The occasion featured the Peatauranteurs arranging the event.
Rev Dr William J Kerby of Catholic University Washington will lecture on The Public and the Labor Question at St Hope Hill in the Knights of Columbus course. The talk argues the public interest must join with moral and economic forces to resolve labor conflicts and expand justice and happiness.
The directors and officers of First National and the Miners' and Mechanics' Banks were elected on Tuesday. At First National the officers include President Edward Clarkson and Vice Presidents TH Mills and James Stott with Ro A. Tidwin as cashier. Miners' and Mechanics' lists President A Pastoe and Vice President By Bh. Hendricks with SB Spencer as cashier. The reports praise both banks as prosperous and well managed, asserting strong credit and sound leadership.
James Smith fell on Cemetery Street Tuesday night breaking his lower jaw. He was taken to Emergency Hospital with a badly fractured jaw as responders reported slippery walks causing the injury.
Matthews Bros advertise De A W Chase's Ointment with a testimonial from Mr. BP Manley of New Gig Bipen Direet Bevanton praising its relief for itching piles. The notice claims eighty years of suffering ended after using the ointment, urging purchase at Matthews Bros store and dealers nationwide.
A Lansing Michigan doctor claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female disorders including ovarian troubles and womb issues. He asserts it restores anatomy quickly and even cures barrenness, urging readers to accept no substitute and to contact Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
The public eye highlights G. F. P. Swigert for tireless semi centennial work and long civic service. J Russell Shepherd earns praise for courtesy and reliability as Erle railroad city ticket agent, aiding travelers and officials.
Fragmentary OCR lists groups including George FE Randolp camp Song of Veterans Division No 2 A O H Dited Aline Workers Branch No 77 B A Ladies Auxiliary Thdlroad Traliwgen Carbondale Council Moyul Arcanum. No clear details or dates provided in readable text.
Martin Jondon, hospitalized at Emergency Koepleal, shows gradual improvement after a gunshot incident initiated by Patrick McNally. Doctors caution the patient remains in danger and under close supervision as recovery continues.
Fragmentary entry shows a double post office note dated January 15 with initials HA and a note about letters remaining in the box. The readable portion suggests a routine postal record listing unclaimed mail and processing steps.
A block of society names appears in a community column listing individuals such as Fred J. Bennett John Clark Perry Fielda Frank Koons Mary Hartin Katharine Kalnforelan and others. The item notes social circles and family connections within the town.
Constable Michael Moran of Cars Hondile receives praise from a Fell resident in a county court week. The judge questions who makes the laws of the United States as Moran faces new duties and responsibility.
A fair sized audience greeted Van H Skinzie and supporters at the Grand Opera house for The Secret Dispatch a four act war drama. Van Kinagle and the cast show ability as the company drew curtain calls. Scenery was described as high order and the play scored a hit.
The funeral is held this morning with the cortege leaving 47 South Church Street at 9 30. A mass of requiem will be said at St Rose church before interment in St Rage cemetery.
Alexander Collins infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael F Collins of Brooklyn Street died Monday night after a brief illness. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 3 30 with interment in St Rose cemetery.
Miss Mary Burke visits Honesdale friends while others travel for schooling and nursing training. Genevieve Farrell heads to Albany to enter a nursing program. Stephen Nealon leaves for Toronto to resume studies at St Michael's College. Daniel Robinson returns to Battle Creek after visiting Carbondale. Francis Drinker from Scranton visits the city, as do students Harry Coleman Matthew Boland and Thomas Nolan who return to St Bonaventure College in Allegany New York.
A young business man repelled two would be robbers on Tuesday night near the Artesian hose rooms beside the depot, drawing his revolver as they fled. Funeral plans for Mrs. Thom Ruddy and a birthday gathering for Mrs. W. H. Moreom were noted with attendees listed.
A letter from Mrs McKenzie notes uterine disease causing headache and side ache and claims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures these symptoms. The ad touts privacy of correspondence, testimonials from patients including Alva McKenzie, and promotes the Medical Adviser with free mailing offer to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
Ladies' Aid society of St James church sponsors a Thursday January 2 event at Enterprise hall with many children performing a varied program taught over weeks. The Century club meets today at Mrs H A Willman’s South Main street. Samuel Longman, a Klondike worker, suffered severe injuries after a ladder failed in a shaft eighteen miles from Dawson City, causing a fall into hot water and burns with a broken hand.
Local vigilance committee meeting urged for Republicans in Mahon's hall Friday evening. Infant James Harris of Blakely died Tuesday night. funeral at 2 30 this afternoon at Union cemetery. Blakely Baptist church reports strong year. debt reduced to 1200. Ladies Initial society raised 850 56 dollars. Sunday school 450 members. church 160 members. total funds about 2500. Trustees listed. choir and organist named. Primitive Methodist Church entertainment last night featured local contributors. St George mission plans chicken supper January 28. tickets 25 cents. Indian play at opera house praised. evangelistic meetings nightly at Blakely Baptist church with pastor David Spencer. Mrs Mary Dougher of Wilkes-Barre visiting relatives. Miss Crete Murphy wins twenty dollar prize at Excelsior Mose fair. Mrs J A Hull to New York for a few days. Mrs A B Hiamnes and Miss Elvira Jones visit Scranton friends.
The Young People society of the Presbyterian church will hold a cake and candy sale in the church parlors Saturday afternoon and evening. Homer English runs for school director. Miss Kathe Kinback progresses toward recovery after serious illness. Wilson Fire Company elected officers for the year including President William Vandervort and Secretary J Gangemuller. First ward councilman J Hertmaan seeks reelection. William Allen deems not a candidate for school director in the Third ward. D D Barber and Mrs Swingle update on absences and visits.
Word from Washington states the postoffice department has approved leasing a store room in the Gad Pellows building for five years. Young Court Pride No 8 PY of A calls a Masonic hall meeting tonight for important business. Knighta of Malta regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall tonight. Modern Woodmen of America notes list an interesting meeting with three new members initiated. J B Smith of Buffalo visits his father J Braith in Cherry Street. Mrs J W Whitman of Moosic visiting Cherry Street relatives. Willan Mangan left yesterday for unclear destination.
Residents in Sullivan county and nearby towns are mentioned in a series of brief notes. Illnesses and absences are reported at homes on Warner street Butler street Drinker street and Dudley street. Several visitors from Avoca and other areas are noted as spending days in town while others are indisposed or residing locally.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund policy if the remedy fails and places W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 2 cents.
Miss Margaret Winkelaid and Willard Merton were married in a Presbyterian ceremony conducted by Pastor L. Koster. The couple received guests at a reception on South Main Street, then left for a wedding tour to Philadelphia. A late program and concert will honor the event at Archbold and Moe Primitive Methodist Clinic on January 29 with numerous local participants listed.
Readable fragments describe a governmental or legal notice but lack clear names, dates, or actions. No definite parties or deadlines are extractable. Produce a cautious generic card reflecting an official notice in vague terms.
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