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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
6
The Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Lutheran Pastoral Association met yesterday at Rev A L Ramers study on Fourteenth Street. Clergymen discussed Acts Chapter Four in Greek and Peter’s addresses in Acts. The next meeting is set for June 2 in Wilkes-Barre.
The first Jubilee service commemorating twenty years since Embury Methodist Episcopal church was established took place last evening in the new building at South Main Avenue and Bryn Mawr Street. Epworth League night drew delegations from several churches within the City Union of the Epworth League.
J. G. McConnell presided while L. F. Bower delivered the address on The Days of Giants. The well attended meeting featured an interesting and instructive talk. Fraternal night will follow with Rev. James Benninger presiding and a lineup of speakers including Rev. J. P. Moffat Rev. B F Mathews Rev. Thomas deGruchy and Rev. H C McDermott.
The Men’s League of Plymouth Congregational debated whether the Philippines should have self government. The negative side led by Gordon Evans and Wendell Evans won the judges’ decision over the affirmative led by Robert Evans. Next meeting May 19 will feature a question box and Prof. Edward Hughes will give an ovation.
Council No. 159 of the Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association met at M L hall last evening. The district organizer M Langan, president of Council No. 129, delivered an address to members. A social hour followed for members and visitors. Division No. 20 Ancient Order of Hibernians held an entertainment and smoker on Fourth Street Bellevue with a meritorious program enjoyed by many.
Mrs Annie Weed of 417 Billikens Court hid her husband William Weed who was arraigned before Alderman Kellow on desertion and non support and placed under 200 dollars bail with promise to live with and support her. The woman also had James Granville arrested for larceny of a stove and he was released after paying costs.
The Mert Base Ball club plans an entertainment and social in Meartill this evening. Choriter Jones of Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible school will confer with members in the lecture room to ready Children’s Day exercises. The Tuckahanna County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention in North Scranton this afternoon and evening with Rev J P Moffat and others listed among participants.
Peck represents Wastburn Street Presbyterian church. Colonial Club holds a business meeting in Washing ton hall. An lunch will be served by the jovial committee. Electri City Wheelmen plan their monthly meeting with officer elections. Oxford Glee Club basses meet at Co operative hall for rehearsal. Brigadier William Hicks of New York conducts a special Salvation Army hall meeting on Price at rent at 710. He is a former army officer with seventeen years service.
Funeral director Wymba privately interred the Yomaina of a child of Mr and Mrs John Fadden at Cathedral cemetery. Harry Wilson killed at Lewson was interred at Washburna tract cemetery with a Thirteenth regiment escort. Plays, church notices, and social events fill a day in the community.
John Udtrodt pressed charges against John Troy for the larceny of a ten dollar bill Sunday April 13. Troy denied the charge but offered settlement as parties agreed to meet again this evening to resolve their troubles.
Obituaries announce Leon Levy 48 of Wilkes-Barre died suddenly in Philadelphia of heart trouble his wife Eva Goldsmith and three children Marion Charles and Robert survive him along with three brothers and three sisters. Other notices report Mrs Rachel Evans Mrs Elizabeth Watkins Adam Neuls Helen Reese Philip Gardner Elizabeth Foley John Moran and infant Cambridge Beebe with funeral plans and cemetery interments.
Reported offer of free medical care by Doctor Byers draws a crowd of deaf and ill residents. The papers claim no charges for consultation examination treatment or medicines, with no price or limit through May 11. Citizens fear hidden costs but overwhelm the city with hopes of recovery and relief.
The Providence Presbyterian Church reports a balanced year with expenses met and a $600 reduction on a $1,200 debt. Treasurer D B Atherton announced the figures at the annual meeting as officers Dolph B Atherton John R Atherton and Edward Roderick were elected trustees. The Pastor Dr Guild delivered the twenty third annual sermon noting memberships 495 with 66 new members and diverse givings totaling about 5000 for the year.
Forty hours devotion observed at Holy Rosary church with high mass at 10 30 led by Rev J W Moylan. Rev John H Holmes preached on Duties Pertaining to the Work of the Forty Hours. Choir assisted by Miss Margaret Thornton and Mrs John Lynch under Miss Libble Neary directed Easter music. Evening sermon by Rev John O Donnell of Olyphant followed by benediction. Masses celebrated morning and evening with sermons by Rev Francis Canivan. Devotions close Wednesday morning with solemn high mass at 8.
William S Brain and Etta E Lewis were united in marriage Saturday morning by Rev George A Cure at the Providence Methodist church parsonage. Attendants were Thomas Oed and Elizabeth E Davis of Quay avenue. The groom is a progressive local businessman and the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Lewis of Fleetville, is described as attractive and accomplished. The couple plan to reside in the city.
John Wanders of Rock Street sustained a torn left hand and ankle bruise after a mishap at Leggett's Creek rollery. He was transported to Lackawanna Hospital where he remains under care. Nearby notes report church meetings, encampment gatherings, and birth announcements amid community updates.
Doctor Ayers, born to Quaker parents, is described as a natural physician with a healing gift. He studied at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, trained at Pennsylvania Hospital and other clinics, and asserted that disease stems from cell disorganization corrected by restoring cell life. He is portrayed as wealthy, private, and devoted to patient benefit.
Doctor Byers is praised for vast experience and a claimed Gift of Healing enabling him to treat more cases than any Pennsylvania physician. He denounces high and monthly fees as mercenary, insisting on value received and refunds if benefit is not achieved. He argues medicine should reflect patient service over profits.
Carol Norton of New York, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, will speak at the Lyceum Theatre Thursday evening at 8 o'clock May 8 1902. All are welcome, seats free.
The Dunmore council met in regular session with one absence. Chief ONeill reported a hydrant at Williams and Prescott out of order and ordered it repaired and alarms properly positioned. Attorneys noted sewer bond offers were rejected by Harris Co and another bidder. The bridge at Nooy Aug was accepted and a 2 inch drain to be laid at Electric and Drinker. Property-bound sidewalk work to be warned within 30 days or by the borough. Road repairs will use old Blakely street stone. Fines and time sheets were approved, with many bills passed. Social notices include Women’s aid events for fund-raising and a funeral service for Roger O Moyle.
The passage argues physicians fail to cure because they misunderstand true disease care. It claims remedies spread by hearsay and old medical writings lack foundation. It asserts all disease stems from disorganized cell life and restoration of cellular order yields health.
Doctor Byers locates permanently in Scranton using the entire top floor at 412 Spruce Street. The offices are described as the state’s largest and most elaborately equipped with every appliance for disease treatment. Patients claim rapid improvement after a single treatment and profess lasting cures.
Advertisement claims Chiefor Byers offers professional services free of charge through May 11 to patients with catarrh deafness digestive issues bronchial trouble asthma rheumatism kidney liver and nervous problems. It asserts his fifteen years of patient care and widespread adoption of his medicines and treatment in major U S cities.
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