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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
3
Partial illegible OCR text lists railway names and proposed lines with scattered fragments. The legible items include New York Ontario and Western and references to stations, treaties, and tram services, without clear dates or outcomes.
A fragmented article discusses streetcar lines and a debated fare or policy change. It mentions the Forest City line and possible toll adjustments, with references to local officials and merchants weighing options and impacts on riders.
A testimonial from a blind wanderer describes improved health and weight gain after using a corn-based beverage called Postum as part of a dieting plan. The author claims notable mental and physical benefits, including increased strength and vitality, and credits the product with nourishing the brain and nerve centers. The piece attributes the testimony to the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Manager Lawson arranges Scranton exhibition against Crescents for April 26 at Athletic Park. Two Carbondale players to be tried by Scranton manager as local interest rises and plans form for a wide audience.
Miss Neilie iartell of the West Side reports a curious incident on Chueh Hb vaien involving a posh Each all sliveay portion of Mike Clallighs and Miss Fara O Moyhe of Dundafl. COM Needer dathes qa sales at Pellows & 0 store.
Honey Huddy leaves Write for a new post with the Carbondale Metal Working Company after accepting the position in a career move highlighted by this transfer and the company’s expansion plans.
Fragmentary OCR text references names and places but lacks clear event or action details to summarize a specific local item with entities and outcome. No dates, organizations, or distinct events are readable.
The fragment mentions a Sunday service and baptism style with phrases about Christ and children. It references a "Sydeley Sunday-Bablith" and a claim of Christ's resurrection. Details are unclear and names are inconsistent, making full interpretation difficult.
Readings from a damaged page show fragments referencing the resurrection and Christ, with scattered phrases about belief and faith. Names and a few theological terms appear, but the overall context is unclear due to missing letters and garbled OCR.
The park in Northeastern Pennsylvania known for its beauty receives new shrubs and enhancements this year. Superintendent Alexander commends workers Dowd Dy Street Foreman Jobi Killeen and others for maintaining Memorial Park and asks for public credit.
G EB Van Gorder campaigns for county commissioner, citing thirty years of public service in Orhondale and nearby areas. Supporters describe him as a faithful Republican worker ready to advance county governance and respond to local needs.
The Charity Ball will be held Monday night at the Armory drawing Carbondallans for a grand social event. Corbon-Hale's daughters expected to shine in the large gathering with the finest music and facilities for attendees from the city.
The town celebrated spring with a fashionable display at the Derby Day event. Notable attendees were Mrs Atuey Gydlagny and Miss Cudlighy whose outfits drew praise from the crowd. The scene featured women in stylish attire and a lively turnout amid hopeful excitement for the new season.
A garbled report references a meeting at a Baptist chapel and a bond of deeds event. It mentions eleven candidates for a Tapthsho election and a discussion of a special topic, with surrounding attendance details unreadable.
An ad extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for female weakness and irregularities. It cites testimonials about nerves, digestion, and monthly pains, urging readers to consult Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York with confidential letters. It frames women in suffering China as needing sympathy and links the remedy to renewed health and happiness.
A testimonial from Miss Evizaneri Caine of Fond du Lac Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating eight months of suppressed menstruation and systemic weakness. The letter urges other young women to seek the remedy and news of free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Christian life focus and a plan for a large old institute addition to the church. The piece suggests a demonstration of evangelist success and the goal of a successful revival meeting in the city.
April Fool's Day party set for Tuesday next at Miss Elisabeth Thompson's home 45 Spring Street. Miss Anna Dunstem and others plan games and rhymes with a playful penalty for not telling jokes, promising an amusing evening for members including Lydia Grinnell Sara Swiyert Hewy Davies Helen Berry and Miss Thompson.
The Moffity homestead on South Marin Street will be converted into physician quarters and a family boarding house. Mir Mahison, currently boarding on North Church Street, will be the principal tenant with rooms for boarders. The changes require adjustments and a new salve of rooms will be prepared. Dr Wigner plans to move in after April 2 once the top floor is ready.
The Boston Sunday Herald notes Mine Blauvelt drawing praise after a performance in a Paris gray crepe gown with rose embroidery and a jeweled foliage motif. Her singing pleased the audience with an encore of her list song. She will sing in a concert for the Home for the Friendless at the new Avnory on Thursday evening April 0, with tickets available at Clark's drug Flore.
A fragmented note describes a correspondent's confusion over names and places in a New York World summary about spring events. It references a person named Ludpodglee and mentions a subject tied to a railway and a bay area context. The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear specifics.
A historical note reports the wae of Bure Hull from Waymann suspected of smallpox and subjected to digging or burial in the local record.
A physician who treated the disease yesterday pronounces it clear, Dr Lorin of Scranton, a state board of health representative, was expected to visit the city yesterday and may return today. Precautions are in place and no new cases have been reported.
At a special meeting the school board elected Misa Kathryn V. Kelly as substitute teacher after Mina Ella Boland resigned. Annie Stephens was appointed to Boland’s former position. Sarah Swigert Wak’s salary rose from 30 to 44 dollars per month.
Edward Casey remains in precarious condition from persistent hiccups and is losing strength as medical staff monitor his status. No further positive signs are noted and concerns for his recovery persist.
W. D. Cornell CB&Q traveling passenger agent mentions a town seater. Mrs. Thomas Pasne and Horace Smith visited Mrs. James Smith on Gilbert Street and have returned to Wilkes-Barre after a week’s stay.
Thaddeus McAndrew of Mayfield died at noon Tuesday after injuries from Glenwood mine four years ago. Born in County Mayo Ireland, he lived in Lattimer and Mayfield, leaving a widow and two sons John and Charles. Funeral planned for this morning. Pantha Kelsea, 18, a slate picker at Keystone breaker, was seriously tamped by empty train cars and may lose a leg. School board pursues fines against four parents for failing to send children to reheal. each fined one dollar plus costs. Numerous local residents visited Scranton and Carbondale. events include a Home Missionary Society meeting and a women’s aid fundraiser.
Fragmentary OCR advert claims Lanative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure and offers a full refund through a W. Grove signature on the box. Details are unclear due to garbled text and misspellings.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a Thursday 6 p.m. meeting at the home of Mrs. Henscores with Mrs. J. O. Shekley assisting as hostess. A fire incident on Elmhurst Reserve and ensuing actions are briefly noted, with residents escaping the burning home on Seventh Street.
Scranton residents praise Dr Chase's Nerve Pills for nervous headaches and mood weakness. Mrs Jane Watson of Scranton reports relief from headaches nervousness and low mood after using the remedy. The ad notes the pills are sold by local druggists and carry the A W Chase signature.
An old advertising snippet touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a safe vegetable remedy for nervous disorders and blood imbalances in children. It promises relief from epilepsy symptoms and restlessness, framing the product as a scientific, non patent medicine solution for early life ailments.
The Wilson Fire company arrived promptly to the alarm but could not render service due to their inability or presence in the vicinity. A small dent was noted on the building and its contents.
Sunday mass at St Patrick's Church features Easter music led by Prof To W. Witkins with Millard's Mass In G and listed soloists Miss Lizzie Dempsey Robert McCormack and Mrs M E Curtes among others. Next Sunday at Bhikely Baptist Church includes morning services with hymns prayers and a children's choir and several solos, duets, and anthems. A railway accident report notes John Lahoosis of Albury NH injured near Valley Junction when a train conked out. remains mangled and an undertaker attended.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a free evening program in the church auditorium tomorrow at 7 o'clock. The event features song selections, readings, and musical numbers by local youths with pastors, ministers, and organizers listed among the participants.
The hove officers will be installed at the nonregula meeting of the division. An elaborate musical programme will be rendered at Easter services of the Methodist Episcopal chapel on Sunday next. The decorations are by young ladies and Choir Director Richard Watkins leads the choir. A reception for the choir is planned for one Saturday. Stewart Methodist church Rendham plans a three night reopening fair and festival starting Monday evening with booths selling useful designs and a musical programme each evening. A valuable door prize will be awarded each night.
An endorsement cites J. W. Grave's signature on a bex and promotes Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as preventing colds when feet stay warm and dry.
Avo ca morning notices report a death of a 45 year old man the first of fourteen children with funeral at 2 PM in St Marys cemetery. The Primitive Methodist church mission group will meet at Mrs George Choreys home this evening. A Bible reading will be given by Himes Lushinwia of Scranton at the Ale White meeting tonight at 8 o clock followed by a short business meeting. A revival meeting at St Marys church and a sewing group visit are noted. The home of Mary McMullen hosted a gathering in Movidlas Owenna in honor of her seventy sixth birthday with a supper and social diversions. The Capers of a certain family held a gathering afternoon at the residence of their daughter in Minin street. Services were held in St Marys Church and interment in St Marys cemetery. Hot cross buns will be sold at McQueen’s bakery tomorrow and Margaret Alexander returned yesterday after months with her Staten Island daughter. Rev Peter Livnett of Providence preached on a beautiful sermon on Prayer at St Ahury’s church on Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Wo oM Ble left yesterday for Spor for a few weeks at Pilhadol Phin vind Athaele City.
A caricatured lawyer, named London Tite Bis, stands with one hand in his pocket as onlookers comment on his pose. The crowd jokes about his lack of motion and the odd stance, noting the pieced poem like chatter around the portrait.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions foot care, cattle, wages, and eating, with scattered references to names and places. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates, making precise reporting difficult.
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