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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
5
The Tribune reports altered delivery and outlines Easter services at local churches. It notes Reverend Father Bader criticizes delivery issues and lists music programs and sermons at Watt and Perea churches, First Congregational, and Presbyterian churches with emphasis on the resurrection.
Easter Sunday services are announced at Trinity Apostolusk Church and St Rose with three Masses at 7 00 9 00 am and 11 00 am. Trinity Pr esents Llewellyn Jones splendid programme with soloists and a fifty voice choir directed by Rev Dr Sawer offering Vittori and Mendelssohn pieces. St Rose features a solemn high mass at 1 40 pm with Stockamann directed Wells Credle works and a Mogart orchestra.
Narrative fragment recounts prospectors chasing coarse gold around Lost Lake and Blue Mountains. It quotes Joseph Morehead of Might, Oregon, describing rugged expeditions, magnets, gear, and long days mining for rich strikes amid mountain trails and river country.
Colonel John McComb crafts a bright Easter poem celebrating the redemption message and the coming of a savior. The piece paints vivid images of peace, worship, and divine salvation, urging readers to reflect on faith and divine grace during the festival.
Tragedy of Calvary observed by Trinity Episcopal and St. Rose congregations. Trinity held morning prayer and communion rites led by Rev Bowyer, with two organ interludes and a holy hour. Ballentine of Beranton directed duties as the tolling of the bell marked thirty three strikes. A 4 20 Lenten service followed officiated by Rev Sawyer.
A sensational claim for Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a pleasant, safe internal remedy for catarrh and related headaches. Doctors endorse them, noting zero cocaine or dangerous drugs, with emphasis on children's use and effectiveness for colds and croup.
Organist Jones played Chopin and Tsehow sky as two solemn pieces. At 7 50 pm the choir sang the Passion of desis. Rev Dr Sawyer of Montclair NY delivered the address. At RL Rosechurch the Pre Sanctified Mass followed a Blessed Sacrament procession. Hundreds visited, adoring the cross, and Father Bader preached on the Passion.
Steve Gilby, described as on a warpath, confronted Alderman Delavan in drunken disorder. He drew a revolver at Delavan, was restrained, then repeated threats at George Norris’s store. Gilby faced multiple charges, was fined and jailed if unable to pay, with cartridges found near him and statements shifting on the weapon.
Py PF. McKenna, a South Side meat dealer, considers a young man as a possible assistant. The applicant visited the Mekkenns home on Gordon Avenue on Friday night, brightening the household with his arrival.
Edward Casey of Powderly avenue suffers a severe sustained illness described as exhausting and debilitating. He experienced another sharp attack yesterday that left him greatly weakened. Medical remedies have been applied without relief, and his irritated stomach reacts to even small sips of water, causing further distress.
The report notes convulsions of the diaphragm as part of the condition and states recovery is not expected at this time.
W E Ketcham, once a prominent Carbondale resident and heavy Peckville property owner, suffered near twenty thousand dollars in losses from the Peckville blaze. His store and stock, dwelling, three barns and other stores burned. his son Milton lost about six hundred. Ketcham formerly worked as an Erie Railroad conductor in Carbondale and was well remembered by many Carbondalans whose sympathy extends to him.
The Grand reopens Monday with Murray and Mackey's comedians drawing big crowds after Lent. Lyman Howe's moving pictures, praised for smooth quality, play this afternoon under the Patriotic Order Sons of America band. April offerings include Way Down East, May Fiske Company with Tom Thumb's widow, David Harum, The Runaway Girl, The Bonnie Brier Bush, and Aragona.
Henry Heid of Eighth Avenue underwent a surgical operation Wednesday to remove a diseased eye that had been useless for years. The procedure aimed to prevent total blindness as inflammation threatened the remaining eye. Recovery is expected to be favorable and many friends will be relieved.
Henry Dressen the homeless wanderer awaiting trial on the charge of burning the Northwest and No breakers last winter will be examined today for sanity. If found unsound, he will be committed to a mental asylum. Newspaper men subpoenaed to attend the examination, to be held in the county jail this afternoon.
A group of town youths held a social evening at Deckers in Dundaff last night. Attendees included John Williams Boyd Oliver Marty Brownell Newell Stoddard Lewis Lee Fred Gleason Curt and Oris Lee.
Mrs Winfield is moving her household goods from Jermyn to this city. She will reside with her daughter Mrs G George Meyers.
The First Congregational church hosted Rev. E. A. Boyl of Beranton delivering a rare lecture last night. He spoke on themes of faith and community, drawing a attentive audience and sparking discussion after the talk.
A Carbondale audience clearly appreciated the splendor of the performer's earlier city appearance, and his impression was warmly remembered. He will always be welcomed back by local residents.
The charity ball train will leave Carbondale at 8 30 pm returning at 2 am. It will stop at 11 stations both ways. Down trip reaches Beranton at 1 10 am allowing four hours at the ball. Scranton train departs 8 20 pm and returns after the ball at 2 am. Fare is regular full price and the Delware and Eludion funds the special train. Committee thanks Superintendent Manville and secretary N L Moon for courtesies.
Richard Monahan of Carbon Tile Oil has been signed by manager Dooley of Montreal as a utility player. He reports April 1, with possible reserve placement if no spot exists. The Crescents seek funds as Carbondale’s representative nine for the season and public support is uncertain.
Tickets sold for the Masters concert signal a large audience at Berean Baptist Church next Monday. Ushers urge those who arrive late to secure reserved seats at Clark's Drug Store where the diagram is on display. The Easter tour by the Glee and Mandolin clubs is a series of splendid successes.
The Carbondale board postponed the election of officers for the poor farm due to Good Friday. A deadlock is likely over the steward position, with Jerry Clune and James McCann long mentioned, and Doran Killeen also named. The board reportedly splits three to three between Cline and McCann, promising a sharp contest.
Ludwig Brauer a longtime Carbondale bakery proprietor died at his North Church Street home after a paralytic stroke. Born in Vienna on August 15 1834 he came to New York in 1862 and to Carbondale in 1870. He leaves a wife a daughter John Frenburg a son Louis Brauer and several siblings. Burial at Maplewood follows funeral services Sunday. Also noted is the death of Winifred Kearney wife of Michael Kearney after a lingering illness at her West Side home. She leaves five sons two sisters and a brother. Requiem Mass at St Rose church Monday morning followed by burial at St Rose cemetery.
Mrs Hulda Jakeman of Salt Lake City endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain womb and ovarian trouble in a testimonial letter. The piece urges women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass and cautions against alternative drugs.
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn offers nine thousand dollars via National City Bank of Lynn for anyone who proves the testimonial pattern is not genuine or published before the writer's special permission.
Care of James Clune at Greenfield township reports a horse toppled while being broken and broke a leg. Dr. Widmer, city veterinarian, holds hopes of saving the animal.
A note on a lively week at the Grand with Murray and Munchey’s comedians opening Monday. The management offers refunds if the audience dislikes the show, though redeeming the offer may prove difficult. The piece includes quips about a bellboy and a restaurant sight gag with a sausage joke.
The Young People's Social club held a well attended summer gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willadia Goodwin on Wednesday evening. A puzzle contest titled A Trip Around the World entertained participants as Miss Blodwin Drawls Touls Fire and Miss Jennie Price participated. The Young Qudies Euchve club plans to meet this afternoon at Mrs. John J. Simpson's River alreet home.
There were no fresh developments yesterday in the Wayuart smallpox case. Hull, the afflicted man, showed no progress in his condition. Reports from nearby places mention suspicions in Wayne county, especially Blumilton, where a young girl is said to be a sufferer.
A blooded horse belonging to merchant Tailor John W. Barrett of South Main street broke its leg while being exercised yesterday. The young horse has been in the care of Barrett and is noted for its breeding.
The International Correspondence School branch in Phil City relocated from the Watt building at Main Street and Salem Avenue to the Burke building in Captain Thomas Murphy's Burke office. The new office opened yesterday for the third time in succession.
Charles Perkins announced a significant business change in a public statement. The move affects company strategy and could influence investors and stakeholders across the organization. Further details were not disclosed in the available text.
The partner in the Albrecht building altered plans and bought Daniel Scurry’s interest in W G Scurry & Co. The resulting firm Scurry & Perkins will operate from the Scurry store location and conduct dry goods business.
The Berean Baptist church invites young men to a 9:45 a.m. meeting tomorrow. The event aims to inspire with a fitting appreciation of the festival of Buster and offers a good opportunity for interest and fellowship.
Herbert Histed visits relatives in Prompton. Miss Margaret Davis of Scranton visits Mrs. Daniel Scurry. Mrs. Margaret Lewis of Scranton visits Mrs. W. W. Dimock on Maple Avenue.
An old advertisement notes that cold damp feet won’t cause a cold if you take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box bears E. W. Groves’s signature.
Lottie Kreete Jermyn, age five, died after accidentally falling into a tub of water on a kitchen floor where her mother had spilled hot water. Dr. Jackson could not save her, and she passed away last evening from the shock.
Laxitive Bromo Quinine claims rapid relief and promises a cure in two days. The advertisement notes W Grove’s signature on every box, asserting authenticity and effectiveness.
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