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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1902

Page

2

Christianity preached by Rev. Thos. de Gruchy at local Baptist church

Rev Thos de Gruchy of the Jackson Street Baptist church preached two sermons at Borean Baptist church in the absence of Rev H J Whalen. He urged Christianity as light, reason, and revelation, calling for open eyes, forgiveness, and the church’s mission to lead souls from darkness to light.

Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Christ Contactia Buddha Hent Church Adam Jesus Christ de Gruchy

The Open Eyes of Christianity and Paul’s Call

A preacher extols the New Testament verse as the core of Christianity. He cites Paul’s conversion in Damascus, urging openness of sight over superstition and urging believers to stand up and see the vast universe. A tale of a blind child’s awakening reinforces the message of illumination.

Inquirer Saul Damascus Paul Slaht Min Tie

Postum Cereal Promoted As Coffee Substitute In Health Claims

A Heber Arkansas physician touts Postum Food Coffee as a remedy for dyspepsia caused by coffee. He reports personal health gains and cites a Illinois patient who gained weight and improved after switching to Postum.

W. J. Allison Heber, Ark Ilinois Postum

Dilts Family Affliction Deepens With Youngest's Death

The Dilts family of Birkett Street mourns after the death of Helen May, their youngest, from whooping cough. Funeral services were led by Rev. A F Chaffee at Brookside Cemetery, with pallbearers Charles Creegan Arthur Gessler Frank Wagner and Will Collins. Nearby, several other infants died of cholera infantum, including Evelyn Dunleavy and William Dolan, prompting a wave of condolences from relatives and townspeople.

Harry Dilts Birkett Street Helen May Brookside Evelyn Gus Dunleavy Porty Second Street St. Rose Cemetery William Thomas Dolan Apple Avenue Heatrice John Boland Dundalt Street Earl Sullivan M. H. Sullivan Cherry Avenue Garfield Griffiths Edward O'Keefe Charles Creegan Arthur Gessler Frank Wagner Will Collins Daniel Sullivan Forty Fort Thomas van Aman Thomas Miller Wilkes- Barre J. Collins Luzerne James White Forest City John Gallagher Mayfield Kate O'Leary Cherry Ridge

Vacation return notes from Salem and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs C A Kafka of Salem avenue return from a week in the East and South including Gettysburg and Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Robert Van Bergen of River street come home from Philadelphia and Atlantic City after a pleasant week. Miss Lucy Spall and Minnie Rossiger, Reese Gross store clerks, resume duties after two weeks away. Camping group members Newall Van Bergenhaus and others return from Newton Lake after a week, calling the trip Camp de Tramp.

C. A. Kafka Salem Avenue Gettysburg Washington, D.C Robert van Bergen River Street Philadelphia Athintic City Lucy Spall Minnie Roessiger Reese Gross’ Store David Morgan Elmer Gritman Frank Bunnell Willis Wilson Harry Gessler Newton Lake

Hello Girls Vacation At Carbondale Telephone

Carbondale Telephone company announces summer vacations for operators led by Miss Elizabeth Moyles the chief operator who will depart Wednesday for Atlantic City for two weeks Next to follow are Miss Teresa Tighe Aug 12 Miss Louise Phillips Aug 27 Miss Nettle Burdick Sept 11 and Miss Anna Dimock Sept 26 Days will see Miss Dimock on day duty with Miss Stella Morgan covering nights

Carbondale Telephone Company Elizabeth Moyles Atlantic City Teresa Tighe Louise Phillips Missa Nettle Burdick Anna Dimock Miss Dimock

Lancers Bring Injured Man From Lake Lodore

The First regiment of Lancers from Lake Lodore arrived Saturday with James Ollis of the Wilkes-Barre company among them. He fell from a cherry tree while reaching for fruit and struck his hip, suffering painful bruising but no fracture.

Lancers Lake Lodore James Ollis Wilkes-Barre

Our Pets Defeat the Sunsets in Scranton Showdown

The Crescents edged the Sunsets of South Scranton 6 to 4 before about 4000 at Duffy's field. McAndrew pitched six hits and five strikeouts while Emmett and Cal fueled the offense with a threebagger and a two-bagger. Gallaghy led with three hits in four at bats and Owney McAndrew starred in the field with seven putouts without an error.

Sunsets South Scranton Electric City Crescents Duffy's Field Chuck" Connors Ned Gordon McHale Gallaghy Cuff Murray McAndrew Harding Emmett Cal Scrantonians Owney McAndrew Carbondale Scranton Pax Ferris Franey

Roasting Umpire Spencer Sparks Red Criticism

Taylor Reds, defeated by Honesdale, roast umpire Spencer of Honesdale after accusing a fly ball of being foul costing them runs. The dispute follows a tie with Chestnut Town and prior praise for his fairness, reflecting tense reactions from players during a Saturday visit.

Carbondale Spencer Honesdale Taylor Reds Reds Chestnut Town Reda Taylor

Home from the East with Dr. F. B. Jenkins

Lieutenant Dr. F B Jenkins of the regular army returns on a one month furlough. He joined the volunteer army as a surgeon two years ago and served with the Tenth Volunteer Cavalry in the Philippines and China at Pekin. He later served as assistant to the chief surgeon in the Philippines and now is stationed at Fort Morgan. His wife Mrs Jenkins accompanies him. government policy may send him to another fort.

F. BE. Jenkins Dr. Jenkins Tenth Volunteer Cavalry Phillippines Japan China Pekin Philippines Taboytas States San Francisco Fort Morgan Mobile Bay Jenkins Carbondale Mobile

Grant Nicholson Resigns as Chief Machinist at Carbondale Plant

Grant Nicholson resigns from his post as chief machinist at the Carbondale Metal Working Company plant where he has served since last year. The announcement notes his departure from the position and acknowledges his contributions to the operation.

Grant Nicholson Carbondale Metal Working Company

Doans Kidney Pills Doan Name Ad Promises Relief

Mrs Emma Shaughnessy of 1306 Remington Ave testifies five years of severe back pain eased by Doans Kidney Pills. Ad claims kidney issue relief and urges purchases from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents selling at 60 cents.

Emma Shaughnessy Remington Avenue Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Nicholson Resigns as Foreman At Steel Plant

Fall resigns with effect yesterday and retires from the Metal Working company plant. He came from the Delaware and Hudson shops where he was a foreman under Rennie and will return as Inspector of engines under Master Mechanic Ennis. The employees warmly bid him farewell.

Nicholson Delaware and Hudson Rennie Metal Working Company Ennis

Mrs Helen Linderman Dies After Week's Illness

Mrs Helen Linderman aged about 78, mother of Mrs Percy H Briggs, died at the Briggs home in Carbondale after a week of illness from stomach trouble. Born in Germany, she lived in Archbald before moving to Carbondale. She is survived by two daughters Mrs P H Briggs and Mrs Winnie Sandtrock. She belonged to the First Presbyterian church and was remembered for kindness.

Helen Linderman Percy H. Briggs Briggs Dickson Hill Mrs. Linderman Germiany This City Winnie Sandtrock St. Paul Alvin

Rutherford returns from tour of British Isles

A. Rutherford has returned home after a five week tour of England Scotland and Wales. He intended to attend the coronation but was prevented by illness. He traveled with college chums aboard a leisurely steamer and visited many principal cities and towns, sharing engaging observations of the trip.

T. A. Rutherford British Isles Mr. Rutherford England Scotland Wales

Louis Lee and Florence Burdick Wedding in Dundaff area

Louis Lee son of Lafayette Lee formerly of the Valley house on Dundaff street marries Florence Burdick daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorrance Burdick of Greenfield. They will spend a couple of weeks in the country then reside in the city. The groom works for D C.

Louis Lee Lafayette Lee Valley House Dundaff Street Florence Burdick Dorrance Burdick Greenfield Histon Dundaff D. cl

Dr Wheeler Suffering From Pneumonia

Dr H C Wheeler was taken ill a few days ago and now has pneumonia. His condition does not alarm those in charge of his case.

H. C. Wheeler

Professor Geary Tours the West to Yellowstone Wonders

Professor A. Wilson Geary, science instructor at Carbondale High School, returns from a profitable trip through the west. The highlight is a visit to the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

A. Wilson Geary Carbondale High School West Yellowstone National Park

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society July Meeting

The Plrat Presbyterian church seeks all ladies to attend the July meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the Sunday school room at 3 30. The program covers Hawaii and the Philippines.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Plrat Presbyterian Church Hawaii Philippines

Attorney Mumford to Locate Here in Carbondale

Attorney H. M. Mumford of Howns dale a rising young member of Wayne county bar will open an office next week in the Watt building at Salem avenue and Main street Carbondale seeks local practice advantages offered by the city.

Mumford H. M. Mumford Hownsdale Wayne County Carbondale Watt Salem Avenue Main Street

Clerkship for Ernest Price in Delaware and Hudson wrecking office

Ernest Price of Cemetery street is advanced to a clerkship in the wrecking department office of the Delaware and Hudson company. He fills a position previously held by the late William one.

Ernest Price Cemetery Street Wrecking Department The Delaware and Hudson Company William One

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Organizations

Common council Belect council Olive Leaflodge Odd Fellows Federal union No 7204 Patriotic Order Bons of America Carbondale council Knights of Columbus meet tonight.

Common Council Belect Council Olive Leaflodge Odd Pellowg Federal Union Patriotic Order Bons of America Carbondale Councl Knights of Columbus

James Shannon Joins Delaware and Hudson Blacksmith Shop

James Shannon of Washington Street accepts a position in the Delaware and Hudson Company's blacksmith shop in this city at D and H Shops.

James Shannon Washington Street Delaware & Hudson Comany

Lighting Ordinances to be Voted by City Council Tonight

The select council plans a final vote on ordinances granting city building and house lighting at tonight's adjourned meeting at 7 o'clock. The common council will convene later to address these ordinances.

Select Council Common Council

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the News of Carbondale Thos. DE Gruchy Wrest Scranton Borean Baptist Church MacAndrew Hy Tfarding Ballh Plitcher Tropp Hale Dr. F. E. Jenkins Ton Citizens Dr. Wheeler Liwilve Yue Connolly & Wallace
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