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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
2
A bold prowler attacked late Friday near Seventh Avenue in Carbondale, assaulting a woman and exposing himself. Police report clues and indicate the assailant fled into the night, with witnesses recalling a dark, indistinct figure.
The Third Thompson Lama campaign faces a turn as Go B. Van Gorder withdraws from the Carbondale commissioners race. Locals recall his earlier push for the nomination and note shifting sentiment as he steps aside for a rival in a heated contest. A physician notes Thompson’s grave illness but hints at possible recovery, while community figures reflect on ongoing local political dynamics.
A fragmentary 19th century style text discusses digestive organs and nutrition with odd references to grapes and nuts as ideal foods for teens. It mentions a cook preparing meals, avoiding hot stoves, and a questionable claim about a food product named Grapes Nuts and a mysterious authority.
In a tattered report from Covina, the Amasons led by Sullivan and teammates beat local rivals with a dramatic late surge. Key players and exact scores are unclear but the win was described as a high scoring affair with standout efforts from Sullivan and teammates.
The readable fragments describe a nameless event involving a group and a person named Bayley, with references to a street, duties, and a sale. Sparse details hinder clear reconstruction of participants, places, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and initials including Rita Sullivan ele Walker Mary he T. Coffer Captain percent Rovian Pat me Muer and Jamea ti Neen, with unclear roles or context. The readable text hints at a roster or credits but lacks full details or storyline.
Social notices describe Fahey Mustcale and Cea Cea Darien engagements at households in Laurenton and Layton with plans for an evening of music. Mozart Orchestra to provide the program while decorations reflect a formal function. The article also notes a Diamond Lodge election and officer installations scheduled for July 12 after a spirited lodge gathering.
The brief mentions Miss Bienner and relatives from Long Island visiting relatives in Salem Mississippi to spend several weeks. J B Bigart plans a country stay as guest at the Bidwell home in Salem. Rhone of Wilkes-Barre has returned from a professional trip and stays several weeks with Miss Marcella White on Seventh Avenue.
Mrs O D Shepherd former city engineer O D Shepherd of Carbondale who lived in the Anthragite for a year returned to Scranton to take up residence with many friends in Gerbendale expressing sadness at her departure after her husband's death.
An autumnal event titled A Month in the Country is planned with family activities and social relaxations. Dr W W Fletcher and local organizers invite the public to enjoy games, beauty contests, and entertainment on Saturdays, highlighting countywide participation and anniversary themes.
The hotel landlord Samgel eWah iit of Hote Amewcan was confined by a Bdver incident. William, adult manager of the Hotel, is in charge as authorities review the event.
A fragmented notice describes a Methodist social event to be hosted Wednesday at the home of Miss Marrlet Jeeve near Washington Street Lingolnvenue with the Herdricks Company and C B Metey involved. It mentions Virginia connections and Henfricks Manufactur HAR Company in a garbled account of arrangements.
A fragment from the report notes Mrs Coughlan and a reference to a réco with a score or score-like marker eighty one d. The readable text hints at a dispute or challenge affecting a réco tied to Mrs Coughlan.
Community sports note reports a July 12 baseball game between Honesdale and Crescents in Maples City with a return match planned later in the city. Manager Tappan seeks independent players from York state to bolster the roster as July 4 games in the city are also planned with undecided opponents, likely South Scranton.
Two eighty foot flag staffs were erected near Forest City on Saturday by Fragk Hollanback. One pole was raised at Public School No. 6 and the other at Carbondale Hospital. Both staffs were noted as fine examples in the area.
The Junior League of the Méshodiat church reschedules a picnic from July to Tuesday July 85 noting changes announced at the meeting. Arrangements remain to be finalized during the meeting, which will precede the vacation period.
After a month’s vacation to his Preston Park home Arthur Hempstead resumes his duties as porter at The American Hotel.
Ex County Detective Thomas Ley and Postmaster John H Thomas, along with Hon H S Jones, were visitors in Scranton yesterday. Miss Edith Van Buskirk and Miss May Van Buskirk returned to Taylor after hosting Miss Alice Rashleigh since Sunday. LeRoy Hollenback, now employed in electrical works, plans to stay with his mother Mrs Tom Hollenback on Popeland Ave until after Saturday.
A garbled notice requests board and room in Dalton with state price details and contact through the Tribune. The fragment mentions a man and wife seeking lodging and price terms in early local classifieds.
An account from Gebo Montana recalls a traveler afflicted by severe stomach illness after a water encounter. A neighbor supplied Charla Calle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a single bottle administered in a fitful state. Within an hour sleep returned and within a day the patient was recovered. The piece notes the remedy’s efficacy and advertises it for sale by old druggists.
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