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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
2
A reader notes that a bustling store in Scranton offers an unprecedented array of new stock, inviting shoppers to explore every floor and discover items sure to impress. The piece emphasizes the novelty and appeal of the shop’s inventory.
A joyous reception was held in the Berean Baptist church parlors honoring new members received during Dr. Whalen's pastorate. Dr. Whalen and Mrs. Whalen hosted with the board of trustees and deacons as guests circulated among tables of refreshments, music, and floral displays. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George N. Stanton and many other church members and friends.
A Murphysboro family reports coffee caused sour stomach nervousness and heart trouble while switching to Postum Food Coffee led to recovery. The narrative describes multiple relatives improving after abandoning coffee and endorsing Postum as a safer alternative.
Assistant Grand Master Conductor Wilkins presided over a meeting in Cedar Rapids where concerns about overtime credits and working hour limits for conductors were raised. The group debated compensation for twelve hour days and called for action by elected officials.
Alves and Wain Soder led a ceremony honoring Aldi Banks as a granddaughter highlight. Attendees included Mistees Maide Wellner Maui Me Mynne Helen Chennai Lillian Am mot Lillian Nichol Mather Masti Tithe Hale Charlotte Gueen Ethel Kil Lind Jesao Hillard Leal Philpot Aur ton Huddy Lilian Stelle Ronnie Bi vel Hagel Musvery Maybird Banks Francia Maton Alizabeth dames Rush Wyathing Hatta Sampo Mira Merritt Jennie McMyne George Masters Willie Nichol George Ciogogo Itr Hlallstead Harry Itakier Louis Merritt Adin Hanks Lillian Jenkins Blanche Jenkins Annie Thorpson.
Mrs Anna Byuna entertained a group of friends at cards Monday evening at her sister Mun Taub Bell’s home on South Washington Avenue.
Street scene notes list attendees including Mr and Mrs Henry W Cornell Mr and Mrs Dymdel Jones Mr and Mrs Wallin Hobart Mr and Mrs Estott Mr and Mrs Winscott Miss Cherie Honey Louise Phillips Suzie Thateidge Sarah Phillips Master Merlin Steele and others in attendance with casual refreshment service.
News states Mine No 1 to resume work next week after months of idleness with orders rushing in. Machinery and new chutes hurriedly prepared as workers read signals that operations may restart Monday. Locals who lost work after the breaker fire follow updates from Winesea and other plants.
The Tome Pereira Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will hold a no thanks offering social on Wednesday evening. All ladies and gentlemen of the church are invited.
Thursday night Carbondale council meeting outlines a major event at the Lackawanna house on Helmont Street. A spell of speeches will follow with three grand guests including Dr. Luce of Spninton and Elon Walter R. Wells of.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Bethleheim and Captain J Brown of Philadelphia with Jd. W. Dimork as a likely associate. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Secretary Buckalew of Harrisburg will attend the first meeting at 8 48 p m Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church to discuss the Car Bondale project. Clergy support is pledged and officials hope a good turnout. News arrives of the death of Nancy Gregg formerly of this city, who died in New Mexico survived by three brothers. Interment followed in New Mexico.
Mrs Joniot Collins of South Hos pital street suffered a sudden heart failure while visiting a neighbor. Her condition is described as stabilizing with medical care.
Fragmentary notice states Mrs Joslin is dangerously ill with unclear condition. Wary and fluctuating reports describe her health as critical. no further details on cause or treatment are provided.
A fragment notes Miss Ages McDonald visiting Sprintor yesterday with mentions of Miss Minearly from Seventh and plans to go to Semanton today. The text is incomplete but shows a social visit and travel intent.
A torn OCR description depicts flood imagery in Carbondale and Brooklyn with views of rising water, damaged mines, and washed infrastructure. The scenes show overflowing creeks, a mine shaft breach, a bridge swept by floodwaters, and residents evacuated as water pours into streets and pathways.
The narrative lists several individuals visiting or traveling through area towns. Don Walker of Beranton, D Parker of Scranton, N.A. Flulbert the Scranton musician, John O'Brien and John Jones of Olympia, A S Nye the optician of Scranton, Charles Munn and Albert Jones in Wilkes-Barre, and Rev Flo O Ehinger of the Taitheran church were recorded in city and nearby flood and pastoral events yesterday and Monday.
Minner Henwood died Saturday night and his funeral filled the church with mourners. Rev. M D Fuller led services at his home and church with the hymn Nearer My God to Thee and Remember Thy Creator In the Days of Thy Youth. Floral tributes included an anchor from cousins Syre and others, with pallbearers and flower bearers named from Scranton and Mayfield.
The Tribune lists street news for Miss Mary J Davies news stand on Luackawoanna street and notes a silent social at the Prresbstervian church Tuesday evening March 15 by church ladies. It mentions Josiah Howden of the community.
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion restores rich blood to pale girls, boosting appetite and complexion. It touts bright manners and good looks as signs of health with a location listing in Chesuits, Gay Pear Street, N.
In a brief Monday evening session Conmmel elected officers and adopted urgent actions. Nichols named president. Tow became secretary. Jones to handle legal tasks. others assigned roles as plans to organize the council proceeded. Some members left early while others stayed to observe the proceedings and discuss further steps.
A garbled account from a local council draft describes routine meetings and mentions figures such as Harr Pletcher and J ah McAns, with references to health efforts, budgets, and procedural notes. The text is difficult to decipher but hints at administrative steps and public health concern.
Fragmentary OCR lists place names and dates including March 7 through March 12 with districts such as Olyphant Kady Creek Grassy Island and Baltimore tunnel Conyngham Clinton and Plymouth numbers. The readable text shows canal and mining area references and multiple map coordinates without full context or clear events.
Aldermanic notes report Kvre Steins arrested for causing a disturbance at Leckie station and jailed 30 days in default of a $5 fine. WOL Of helps strest led to the arrest of Wil oCok on larceny charges, alleged to have stolen a chat belonging to Jim. The case was settled when Cookagielog returned the chat and paid the fine.
A long, unreadable OCR list of uncalled letters at the Rotauton post office in Lackawanna county Pennsylvania. Names include John Krels William Kennedy Martha ite Lint and many others with scattered letter nicknames and incomplete spellings. The notice asks readers to report any letters and provides the postmaster A Rmple's signature.
Luxsative Broie Quinaine renewes the cause as E. W. Grove signs on. Local notice hints at a swift remedy claim and a signature validation in the ongoing dispute.
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