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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
3
The Berean Baptist congregation held its annual meeting Monday evening with reports showing a gratifying financial condition and active, hopeful stewardship. Members praised the church's progress and the leadership's faithful administration.
The Berean Church annual meeting shows mortgage debt reduced to 1400 and full payment of current expenses with healthy balances. Trustees and ushers are reappointed, deacon Joslin re-elected clerk, and Rev. Dr Whalen praised for strong leadership amid retrenchment.
A fortieth wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kennedy at their South Main Street home.family members gathered for a happy reunion with dinner, decorations, and well wishers, including sons J. J. Kennedy of New York City and Henry A. Kennedy of Scranton, and P. A. Kennedy and Misses Kathryn and Bridget Kennedy nearby.
About 1240 yesterday morning an alarm from Box 21 at Main street and Salem avenue sent a fire crew to the smoke house of H. , an Hyekt market on Lincoln ave a. The building contained only a heap of smoldering wood with a few buckets of water dousing the embers.
A man in Rome aids a neighbor’s wife after she suffers a severe stomach illness. The well known merchant and his wife are central figures as the neighbor seeks relief with Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which the crowd witnesses as lifesaving. The ad notes the remedy is for sale by all dealers.
A public notice lists individuals including Frank White Miss Mary Barrett and Miss Kath ryn Gardner along with J. H. Thomas as Postmaster and others connected to Park street and Miss Rosie Eastiike. The fragment notes names in an official context.
President Kerwin announced committee appointments for the new school year. Appointments include Course of Study with Evans Kerwin Vanaan Building with Vanaan Evans Hughes Books and Supplies with Kerwin Copeland Gallagher Janitor with Hughes Gallagher Copeland and Auditor with Vanaan Hughes Copeland. Applications were received from Misses Helen Judge Agnes Brennan and Margaret Walsh all of this city. Lydia Gilmartin also sought a salary increase.
West Side residence on Fallbrook Creek near Brooklyn faced an attempted burglary early yesterday. Noise from breaking glass awakened Hugh Finlan and his family, who frightened away the intruders. No entry or theft occurred as the door glass and a window were broken. Nearby Dundalk reports chicken thieves targeting the Muahady residence.
Knights of Columbus announce a memorial service in the new hall on Friday night for the late Hon. William Morrison. The program includes solos, quartets, a funeral oration by Hon. M. T. Burke, a question period, and a reading of the eulogy.
The conductors of the Ontario and Western under John Collins challenge the engineers and firemen of the same road under Joseph M. Peck to a Wednesday afternoon baseball game on Alumni grounds. A prize described as a gold brick will be placed at third base for the first man to reach the base.
Miss May Boyle of Simpson has recovered sufficiently from an appendicitis operation performed at the emergency hospital weeks ago to return home on Monday. Friends express pleasure at her progress toward health.
The home of Mr and Mrs Martin Hellstrom on Drummond avenue was saddened by the death of their bright and promising son, Richard, aged years. Friends extend sympathies to the grieving family in their sorrow.
A big crowd is expected for today’s Crescents versus Olyphant Browns at Duffy's Field. The encounter promises a strong showing to boost enthusiasm ahead of Saturday’s game in Honesdale.
Mayfield council met Monday to address damages from Hoadys creek filling during the February flood. A committee was named to determine exact stock damages to T. M. Hurt and ad. J. Place. Nelson Morris Co beef house manager Murdock resigns. McCiee of Scranton takes over. Local No. 105 delegate Bartley Mullen Sr. to UMW convention in Indians. High school alumni banquet plans finalized for tomorrow evening in Assembly hall and Windsor hotel. Archie Lewis released from confinement for smallpox and home in Ashland. pest house attendee warned to boys.
The funeral for Miss Mamie Lawler was held at the family home then St. Patrick's Church, with a high mass and sermon, followed by interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. The Angel's Sodality attended, pallbearers named, and local civic groups held auxiliary meetings and social events. Community notes list baptist Sunday school officers, visiting relatives, local outings, Fourth of July activities, lectures, and church concerts.
Mrs BW Palmer Smith visits relatives in Brooklyn Pennsylvania while Stanley Allen departs for a two month England and Scotland trip for the International Correspondence Schools. Nelson Dershimer will oversee Allen's work in his absence, and local residents join vacations and social gatherings including Lake Kewanee trips Ocean Grove Hudson River visits and lawn social proceeds of 37.40 with no Baptist preaching next Sunday and Sunday school at the usual hour.
Fleetville social notes show Mrs Esther DePue of Scranton visiting here this week while Mr Carl Tiffany spent Sunday in Scranton. Mrs Todd Smith and daughter visiting Mrs John Clarkson. Miss Carolyn Paterson returns from a pleasure trip to Lewisburg. Mr and Mrs Ralph Millar and Miss (text cut) direct toward continued local social movements.
An elderly remedy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children is extolled by a renowned female physician in the United States. The ad claims sixty years of use with consistent efficacy, relief from teething pain, cures for diarrhoea and griping, and wind in the bowels. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Pittston July 8. Farl Brink of Carbondale visits as residents report several local incidents. Wyoming couple arrested for stealing pigs from Farnham farm at Sturmerville. bail set, a carrier clashes over a summons. warrant issued. Welsh Congregational to host Rev R B Jones from Scranton next Sunday. West Pittston boy injured by a dog. druggist George Stroh sprains ankle on a gasoline bicycle at fair grounds. Scranton visitors William Williams family plan. Cornelius Evang buys Dr Underwood homestead on South Main. McDonnell Dobbie dissolves partnership. McDonnell to run the store. Attorney Donnelly moves wards, council vacancy expected in Ninth ward with Judge Walsh and Donnelly as possible candidates. Cannor Ball contractor tool box broken into Port Griffith. thieves steal tools and lumber. warrants issued for John Surman and others.
The funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Lidy was held at the family home in Pittston township with Rev. D. L. McDonald officiating and interment at Marcy Cemetery. The school board met but did not appoint teachers. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Devers returned from their wedding trip and settled on Main Street. The Ladles Missionary Society of Langcliffe Church meets tomorrow at Mrs. Thomas Borthwick’s. Miss Julia Monahan of Luzerne visits Miss Jennie Clark. Weconisco tribe of Red Men plans an excursion to Lake Ariel on July 29. Miss Mary Hines to move to Scranton. Miss Margaret McDonald leaves for Hartford, Conn. West Side baseball vs Browntown on their grounds at 3:30 this afternoon. Miss Anna Callahan visiting friends at Paupack, Wayne County.
Hopbottom July 8. A sacred concert will be held in the Universalist church Sunday evening July 13. All invited. Carrol Tiffany Miss Alma Smith Mrs G H Smith and son Lord and daughter Grace of Franklin Forks expected to attend.
Residents and visitors are listed with weekend and holiday activities. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tiffany, Miss Ida Smith, Miss Jessie Lord, Mr. Vern Smith, Cecil Wright, Roy Byron, Mrs. Charles Dunbar, D. W. Wright, Anna Waters, Mr. and Mrs. BE. M. Loomis, G. W. Strapler, John Bisbee, Wil Brown, Claude Roberts, Glenn Roberts, Rev. Mr. Lewis, Nev. G. E. Van Wort family, Mrs. M. McVicar, Mrs. Charles Sickler, Charles Hunt, Lillian Byran, and others. Notes cover teaching hires for the graded school, upcoming Junior Union at Universalist church, Ladies' Aid meeting, and Mrs. W. A. Jeffers offering summer board. Funeral attendance reported for Miss Nellie Shields at Nicholson.
Taylor officials discussed sewer issues with surveyors Dunning and Thompson of Scranton present. Next council session will revisit the sewer matter. Several local groups including Jermyn Hose No. 1 and Taylor Castle gather for services and funerals as William Powell is laid to rest. Frank Powell suffers a serious ankle injury in an accident near Beranton. Taylor Lodge No. 482 Knights of Pythias and Minooka Tribe No. 247 I.O.R.M. plan meetings. Taylor Li s e Company and Independent Fire play second game of a series, with last contest in Dunmore a close 7 to ...
The New Jersey Central proclaims rapid progress in railroading with hourly NY to Philadelphia service starting at the top of every hour. Trains cover ninety miles in about two hours with new equipment including buffet parlor cars, carpeted coaches, gas lighting, and vestibules. The line burns hard coal to reduce dust and smoke and also operates the Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington featuring a premier day train.
Atlantic City prepares for a busy summer with launch activity and varied craft on the waters. Sousa and his band provide daily concerts as piers offer top quality entertainment. Hotels promise convenience and comfort while the New Jersey Central advertises three hour vestibuled service from New York and a free Atlantic City brochure.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell August 1 through 10 inclusive special excursion tickets from Buffalo to San Francisco and return at 62 dollars good to September 30 after the meeting. Best accommodations, fast time, lowest rates. See nearest agent or write R B Payne General Agent 291 Main Street Buffalo NY.
Selling very low rate one way and round trip tickets to Colorado Utah Minnesota Wisconsin. Three splendid fast through trains each way daily. Finest coaches Pullman and tourist cars Individual club meals 8 cents to 1.00 also meals a la carte. Write or see R. E H. Payne General Agent 201 Main Street Buffalo NY.
Lake Clemo offers a first class hotel clean new boats and fine bathing and fishing. Visitors can spend a day a week or the entire summer enjoying recreation and leisure at the popular lakeside retreat.
Eight miles from Scranton on the Erie. Four trains each way daily. For hotel rates, inquire of William Hanley Jr. 420 Spruce Street.
Advertisement touts westbound travel via Nickel Plate Road offering lowest rates and best accommodations. It promises through tourist car service, finest coaches, club meals, and meals at 85 cents to $1.00. Readers are urged to contact the General Agent in Buffalo, New York.
Nickel Plate Road announces reduced passenger rates to western points with fast time and finest equipment. For details contact local agents or write R. E. Payne, General Agent, 201 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
The Presbyterian ladies serve a supper in the church lecture room from 6 to 9 PM for ten cents as part of summer community events. A quarterly meeting was held at the Methodist church with Love Feast and conference, while local visits and summer happenings fill the town news. Y P C K officers elected for six months include President S. W. Trumbull and secretary Zan McConnell.
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