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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
The article describes a church crisis in Carbondale with damage from a fire and the congregation's decision to rent another place of worship. It notes the community's response, financial strain, and intent to rebuild after winter, seeking broader Christian cooperation and support. It mentions nearby towns and rail connections used during the crisis period.
The unreadable text mentions trains and times, routes from Scranton and from various stations, including carbonile fir scpaiton and gealits nenni. It references trains arriving from Scranton and Saunton, with times around 7b w and 10 a, and notes about 400 ppm and 100 pum in garbled form.
fragmented OCR notes describe a meeting in Carbondale involving Patt Nineveliy and Sundin with multihag connections to New York and Western areas. references to a 6 p.m. event and a session about making connections, with names and dates obscured in the garbled text.
Architect Edward Langley of Semin ton completes working drawings for a new First Methodist Church in Carbondale replacing the destroyed structure. The wooden building features mauve stone exterior, classic lines, a tall tower, amphitheatre auditorium, steel trusses, a large Sunday school room, a basement dining hall, and outside heating to prevent fire.
Private Orlando Miller of Fort Harrison Montana says a friend urged him to try Grape-Nuts Wood after severe dyspepsia left him at 121 pounds. Since taking the cereal, his stomach trouble faded and he rose to 156% pounds with improved strength, a claim he invites verification from his Regulars regiment.
Carbondale endures heavy snow after recent floods. Nine inches fell with drifting, halting sidewalks and roads though railroads reported minimal disruption. Residents fear renewed flooding as the West Side watershed remains partly relieved and snow accumulates again.
A fragmentary verse by Colonel John Mccomb mocks perpetual weather dissatisfaction. It quips about last summer’s sailing and pine trees, and imagines a stubborn observer who hates snow while craving gentler climes, ending with odd garbled lines.
Mrs Tennie Collins wife of Jar John Calling died yesterday at her home 20 Vine street from hemorrhages born Jennie McDonough thirty four years resident here. Survived by husband two sons John and Willan two daughters Mary and Cretta parents Mr and Mrs John McDonnough three sisters Myre Nicholas Woody Mrs Elen Kelly and Myps Michiel Greene funeral Friday morning from house at 15 Block burial St Rose cemetery. Word also received of Mrs Rachel J Pugh death at her home in Binghamton NY former resident of this city survived by three daughters all of that city and two sisters in Baltimore MD funeral held last Friday afternoon.
The Mitchell Hose company met Tuesday night and elected officers including Thomas Campbell as president Melvin Tapp as vice president C Barry Rowson as secretary Carl Roesiger as treasurer Thomas Herbert as foreman Po A Rivene burg as driver and Willliam Meyers as trustee for three years Willian Meyers elected to the state convention alternate Willan Dougherty elected alternate Thomas Kemp bell A H Letts and William Meyers became members of the Firemen's Nelles association A banquet to celebrate the tenth anniversary was cancelled and a snooker gathering for members was planned instead
Thursday evening at seven Berthon delivers a sermon on Hebrews chapter ten focusing on the severity of trampling the Son of God and the finality of judgment, delivering themes of sacrifice and accountability.
A fragmented fragment mentions faith, blood, Christ, and Socrates in a debate like tone. It references welcome and distinctions between snow or water hound, with unclear context or source.
Crescent baseball men gather to map plans for the new season. Poxe likely to be re elected as manager after strong last year. Duffy’s Herd and Drenchers show solid prospects with home base advantages. Walker of Simpson arranging a stone tee and field improvements to compete with other clubs.
Thioths Ofdkind of the Vurrisen house returned from New York after learning his wife and daughter perished in the Park Avenue hotel disaster. Mrs Helland suffered a severe shock and may reveal survivors. Holland lost an extensive wardrobe and jewelry valued in the thousands. Plothind’s wood robe survived the night.
Floods halted service on the Ontario and Western as tracks washed away in several spots between Olyphant and Priceburg. Sections of track have collapsed into a creek, forcing trains off the line and delaying service between Jenna and Awollaila. The Delaware and Hudson line serves the area and experiences related delays.
Delegation from Tuote lodge women will travel tonight to Honesdale to present the Maple Chiy falke display and demonstrate degree team exercises. Several Fellows will accompany the group as they depart tomorrow. Local hospitality hosts expect a strong showing from the visiting team.
Word reaches Carbondale that Thomas Burke of Oneonta New York lies in a dangerous state from pneumonia His brother FP Burke of tieelly is notified The news lowers the spirits of Burke’s friends in Carbondale and area.
Invitations have been received in Irbondale to attend the ordination to the priesthood of Rev. William Krampf of Allegany N. Y. which will take place on a future date yet to be announced.
Sunday masses planned in Allegany and Buffalo with Bishop Quigley officiating. A note recalls a youthful singer at St Rose praised for a recent offertory. A list of unclaimed letters at the Cure post office includes many names and titles, ending with Postmaster.
Archbald resident Thivhard WJ Barrett, skilled in brush and quill, is at the Harrison house. He recently terminated contact with the Bil Posting Sign Company of Philadelphia after a stint illustrating outdoor advertising signs for their nationwide Cuba Nola campaign.
Tonight at 8:40 the First Presbyterian Church hosts a meeting to decide on the Y M C A project for Carbondale. State Secretary Burkalew will deliver the address and provide detailed information to the attendees, with emphasis on enlisting young men in the effort.
Diverse local organizations announce evening gatherings including the George T. Randolph camp Sons of Veterans Division No 1 A O H United Mine Workers No 877 and Trainmen and Retail Clerks associations plus Carbondale council and other groups.
Train No 4 on the Delaware and Hudson the Saratoga express, due in the city with $258 fare, was nearly two hours late awaiting a connecting train at Ninevah. Officials report no significant delay on the Nineveh branch due to snow.
Fingreal Director HH A Purple opens a branch in Wittondale under Morsan who oversees undertakings and funerals with considerable experience.
Pr OW Cird of Scranton, T A McCabe of Binghamton, Childs McKenna of Honesdale, and William Kelley Jr of New York were in the city yesterday. J F Frown of Dunmore and several valley visitors were at the American House. Mine Neillt Gallaghy returned from a week away. Fr W Buyder and James MacMartis of Albany were also at the American House yesterday.
Jermyn and Mayfield report a gathering of the Young Ladies' Cooking club hosted Tuesday evening by Mrs A Battenberg on South Mahn street. The Minyfield borough council held a Monday night reorganization with Chairman Alexander Shlunto and secretary to be named.
A collection of brief items notes visits by relatives and residents, including Edith Winter returning home to Blakeslee, C.D. Winter's relative visit, and Norma Battenberg from Philadelphia. It also mentions pay for Delaware and Hudson colliery workers tomorrow afternoon, a 4 year old child of Sophane Pernshock dying from membranous croup, and Hazel Tennis and Pierson Gibbs visiting family. The Lee boy accident is referenced on another page.
The Mureka commandery No 244 Knights of Malta held a banquet in the Blakely Baptist social room to celebrate its fifth anniversary. About 150 members and guests attended despite stormy weather. Tables were prettily set, and a meal was served from 6 to 6 oclock by the Studies' Initial society. At 8 oclock the gathering moved to the church auditorium for a concert by Prof John T Watkins with the Schubert quartet and leading Scranton vocalists. Lady Ellen Penman lodge of Rebekah aims to celebrate its first day anniversary on March 20. Mrs Jennie Ohh of Carbomdale visiting relatives. The school board will meet Monday evening. Richard Daw of Lackawanna street is confined to his home with the gulp.
Peckville reports the Olyphant club event postponed due to a storm and rescheduled for Friday March 7. Snow totals stranding travel, East Side grocer J Cummings loses over 400 dollars of goods to flood in his cellar. Odd Fellows Hall to meet at 7 40 PM with expected important matters. Evangelists attract large crowds at Peckville Baptist church with services nightly at 7 o'clock.
Odd fragment from a column promoting Lukative Bronto Quinine Tallets with a jab at Grove's Slenpalure. Unclear context and few readable facts, but hints at a product pitch and humorous tag line. No verifiable events or people to confirm.
Moosic notes a winds social at the Methodist parsonage on Friday evening March 7. James Miller of Curbuuilile and his sister Mire are reported the guests. James Levan and Rev W Young have returned from Newcastle. Mrs Pannie Mucklow and children plan to leave Saturday for Diego West Virginia. The Women’s Home and Foreign Mission group are mentioned.
Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs Alfred Smith on Friday at 2 pm. Members must attend for officer elections and to pay all dues including barrel money honorary members fee and earned dollars. Treasurer to receive funds before mid March. President Mrs W Young urges attendance.
The Taylor Oratorio Society schedules a Das Maccabeus performance for Monday April 28 with soloists Miss Alberta ONeill Mrs Lenore OThompson Mr David Davis and Mr John T Watkins plus a 75 voice choir and Bauer’s orchestra. Pride of Lavkuwanna lodge No 1 American Protestant Ladies’ Association nominates officers at Reese’s hall with Mirga Jones as Worthy Mistress and others listed. The funeral of Gabriel Bonney, a Rendham resident, was held at St Lawrence church with a high mass. burial at Mineola Catholic cemetery. John Davis of North Taylor injured by a premature blast in Taylor mine and Roger Howells benefit drawing set for April 1 at Heberushvull. Borough council meeting planned this evening at 8. A number of residents plan travel or attendance today for various family and community events.
Mrs Theodore Miller is confined to her home. Mr Gardner, employed by Mr Mahy, moved his family. Peony Scranton arrived. Mrs Frank Colvin entertained her aunt. Abe M L Birnet of Borinton visits. Mrs Bridget McNulty, longtime resident, is ill at home. Mise Anon Hawise has a position with the Serato ion'espond ence Brhgals. Mer Moe To Bind visits daughter Mike Gertoude Winn here. Charles Von 'fioveh has novelt a yuestion as solleboy for Garhi the Scranton photographer. Borough council elected W Aislander president and B C Blige as secretary. School board meets next Tuesday to plan for school director between Edward Bherwood and Peed Prancin. Outcome pending.
The article notes Miss Saraly Price, a highly regarded elocutionist, to perform at the Baptist church entertainment on Friday evening with ten cent admission. It mentions heavy snowfall raising flood fears and indicates people may move in around April 1.
The piece parodies Frank Norris and his claim that women write better novels. It questions the gender debate, mocks the “razor-using contingent,” notes authors like Marion Crawford, and lampoons publication costs and writing habits affecting novel quality.
A reflective piece on memory strength and willpower. It argues that memory remains strong despite doubt and that persistence, practice, and steady effort overcome lapses. The author urges continued mental exercise to improve recall and achieve consistent results.
An old advertisement touts Lasative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for a cold. The box claims Grove’s writiy and a price of $50 appears in the text.
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