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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
11
Reports say Emma Parry remains seriously ill while other victims recover. police and health authorities continue cautious measures. Brace and Parry homes are guarded, nearby houses fumigated, and no public events are held as authorities vaccinate patients.
Rev Robert F Y Vierve pastor of Penn Avenue Baptist delivers a visual lecture at First Welsh Congregational South Main avenue on Tuesday evening January 28. He presents one hundred views depicting the Oberammergau Passion Play as witnessed by Dr Pierce, detailing the plague sweeping Germany and the Passion narrative.
Postponements across multiple social events occur as dance bills close for health reasons. The Coloniil club at Washington hall did not meet Friday, Moltke Castle 268 defers its masquerade, and Onelta and Silver Leaf dances are canceled. West Side Central Republican club withholds tickets amid possible date changes for February 19.
An advertisement urges use of Kompound Kamphor Pills to prevent contagious diseases like smallpox and diphtheria. Marketed by Sanitarium Supply Co, Sern Ten, Pennsylvania, with test Kuarter at all drug stores.
A horse owned by Charles Canagiin, a North Main avenue butcher, pulled a light wagon and ran away yesterday afternoon. A passing street car frightened the horse, causing it to strike telegraph poles and spill poultry. The wagon was wrecked, the horse was captured on Chestnut Street.
The Green Ridge Wheelmen bowling squad failed to appear last night for a practice game at Electric City Wheelmen's clubhouse. The local team's first unit was listed as absent.
The ad touts garments with strong value for the price. It claims higher quality than similar foods or garments elsewhere and argues location affects what you can buy for your money.
Worth & Co offers Ladies Silk Waists featuring silk embroidery and new shades in handsome plain taffeta. Special Saturday price highlight promotes a fashionable option for the shopper seeking quality garments.
The vendor touts a strong value at four dollars eighty nine cents, claiming superior quality for the price and urging customers to compare with higher priced items. The note emphasizes the bargain as a notable purchase for shoppers seeking quality within a tight budget.
In practice yesterday the team showed strong prep with two hundred scores already achieved by several players. The league program is expected to continue building, with enthusiasm remaining high as the team eyes a big game next Monday night.
Mrs J L Loomis of 122 North Lincoln avenue entertained a group of ladies at five o clock last evening in honor of her wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs EOL Baretor Mrs Prod Wir tier Miss Jessie Bristley Miss Elisa Michelbach and others from Ginghanton New York. Loomis received several beautiful presents.
A. E. L. Palmer, recently confined by severe cold, plans to conduct the morning service tomorrow. In the evening the Zion Lutheran congregation will worship at Mitlin TVET. The annual congregational meeting will be held next Wednesday at 7:10 PM.
An old advertisement claims Kompound Kamphor Pills serve as a preventive for contagious diseases including diphtheria pneumonia and small pox and notes availability at drug stores.
The Ladies Aid society of Simp son Methodist Episcopal church elected officers and a committee of managers. President is Mrs Seth Wrigley, first vice president Mrs H McDermott, second vice president Mrs de W R Jones, secretary Mrs F F Cy Mall, treasurer Mrs Michard Castner. Managers include Mrs John Saunders, Mrs Mott, Mrs J B Snyder, Mrs Bryant, Mrs Ace, and devotional exercises leader Mrs John Randelph.
A republican meeting of the West Side Central Republican club will be held this evening to vote on raising the dues. All members are requested to attend.
An Oxford Glee Club rehearsal begins tomorrow afternoon at % o clock. Members of St Brenden's tonn el and Young Men's Institute are asked to attend a special meeting tomorrow afternoon in their rooms. The Simpson Anale Quartet will sing at Rev J Bo Sweet's church in Oieonta New York townarrow.
Mise Core Clolhind of Binghamton returns from visit with Miss Trydin Chavis of North Maine. Mrs David Wiley of Scranton entertained visitors. John Davie returns from visit with his brother William. Mrs Belle Marie hosts sister Miss Marke Thaycock of New York. Mrs Avs Reese of North Main avenues spends Sunday with Wilkes Barre friends. Jchol Jenkne, delegate to Mine Workers convention at Wilkes-Barre. Dr B A Bol of Plymouth Church delivers lecture in Carbondale.
A brief notice touts Kompound Kamphor Pills as a better preventive for contagious diseases than others. It claims availability at all drug stores for 2h¢ per bottle.
Common Counce WH Lew left yesterday to attend the Mine Workers national convention in Indianapolis. A group of young people surprised Miss Lena Heynolds at North Mall Avenue Thursday evening after returning from Clark's Summit. Fr Doty, pastor of Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, led the revival closing meeting at Epis copal Church last evening with Lloyd H. Kresge directing the music.
Samuel Newhouse arrives in town with secretary Charles Matthews for a short stay at the Berling hotel. Flo from Colorado travels to New York and then here to reunion with his mother at the Wyoming Valley hotel before Europe. Newhouse, in good health, is reported to have become a millionaire multiple times since leaving Wilkes-Barre, often traveling with four secretaries and a valet.
Mia Medron of Savannah Georgia and Aaron Wiltes of Chicago praise Pyramid Pile Cure for lasting relief after years of piles. They claim two years of success since using the product which contains no cocaine or opium and is advertised as safe and effective. Druggists offer the full sized treatment for 60 cents.
Citizens gathered at North Midi Avenue Baptist Church to discuss by laws and charter for the Institution of Human Development. Colonel Tipple and Judge Edwards to speak next Thursday. pastor adds seventy-one new members. Dr. Young of Long Island spoke on physical culture and equipment.
A Wednesday morning ceremony at Holy Rosary church united Jeannette McGuire and John Mason of Mary Street. The bride was attended by Lia Monaghan. Best man was Bedward Metallre. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. Later, Miss Hegsle Podden wed Michael Corcoran at Holy Rosary with Mary Moran attending the bride and Thomas Ceely the groom. another reception was held. The newlyweds began an extended wedding tour.
A large group of friends gathered Thursday evening at the host’s home to honor Robert Cuthbertson. Refreshments were served after socializing and dancing, with many attendees named including Miss Elizabeth Leonid Mars Cuthbertson Gertrude Gulagher Alice Shepherd Margaret Edwards and others from Olyphant and nearby towns.
Mary Hulstend was arrested by Park House proprietor Z Lobgener for disorderly conduct after throwing a pail of beer through a window. She paid the alderman’s costs of 8 dollars. William Necen was arraigned for stealing a hat but claimed it was a joke. he was held on 200 dollars bail for court appearances.
A Davis' Drug Store ad touts Cherry Balm Dough Syrup as a cure all with a money back guarantee. The notice promises refunds if the bottle fails to cure rough symptoms.
Marquette defeated at Green Ridge in a 14 to 40 euchre game. Local reports note Carl Alegler’s return from Colgate College due to illness and several community notices including church society officers and youth activities at Providence Presbyterian and North Scranton groups.
A South Scranton delegation met with Director Wormner regarding Thursday’s order to close halls. After noting no new smallpox cases, Wormner allowed reopening with a pledge to close immediately if the epidemic returns. The Star Social club and Scranton Athletic club events resume with planned banquets and an 18th anniversary ball.
Farmers from Holllisterville were arrested at the urging of Mrs Christina Tetchman of Maple Street on a warrant charging false measurement and peddling without license. She reported a four bushel shortage after buying potatoes in December. The Maddox men and their father appeared with Constable Weel ers before Abberouwa Leales, who set a hearing for next Monday at WWLook.
Cunhelle Mutual Bene Re elects officers for the coming year with Motrin Demian as president and Michael Melarry as chancellor. Thomas Little is named first vice president and Joweah Almrpha as financial secretary. A social session followed the votes.
Office hours listed as 1 to 200 poos and T to S80 morning intervals with unclear dilly wording.
The South Side Bachelors club ball organizers will hold an important meeting tomorrow afternoon. The event is set for next Wednesday January 22 at the Scranton Bicycle club rooms on Washington avenue with local residents and club members expected to attend.
The Dunmore area reports a series of W C T U suppers to fund a drinking fountain at a corner. Other items note a large attendance at a funeral for a deceased brother, Sons of St. George entertainment, and residents from nearby lodges attending. Various individuals are also mentioned with travel and civic roles.
Tomorrow afternoon worship and services listed for multiple churches. The Fivet Methodist church and Dunmore Presbyterian Church share morning and evening sermons with subjects including Ona Security and Out of Darkness. Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and league gatherings are planned throughout the day.
Green Ridge residents visit Sebantine Roselle who was arrested by Constable Hulling and bound over by Alderman Starley for non support. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Hornbacker celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on New York Street with sixty five guests and gifts.
An ad notes Kompf and Kamphor Pill available at all drug stores, offered by the Saniiativm Supply Co of Beranton, IA. The copy promotes the medicine as a general tonic.
Mrs Charles Kurtz, age 61, died after a three day illness with paralysis at Neabel's day. A longtime resident of this area, she was a devout Green Ridge Presbyterian member and left ten children: George Mathias Harry William Waller Mrs Barney Williaing Mrs B K Afneck Mrs J B Lewsley and Doctors J. The community mourns her loss.
Obituaries and funeral notices from Scranton itemizing deaths of Mrs Mary Huw of Hagleton Mrs Bridget O donnell Mrs Fred Blotsfeldt Mrs David Morgan Mrs John Wilhelm and Patrick Carey Wil along with services dates times and burial places. Also notes Dennis Jones and John Hobbs cases and church funeral arrangements in Shiloh Baptist and St Luke's churches.
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