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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
9
The Electric City Wheelmen and the Green Ridge Wheelmen played three exhibition games last night on Electric City alleys in Scranton. Several Indians attended and enjoyed the matches. Scores listed along with notes about future changes and yesterday’s collections at No 19.
Annie Rowlands age 11 weeks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rowlands, suffered a deep hand laceration from a dynamite cap explosion while playing. She was treated at Justin Smith's drug store by Dr Comegys and Dr W Rowland Davies.
Mrs H McDermott hosted the Women’s Home Missionary Society at the Simpson Methodist church parsonage last evening. Mrs William N Chase led the program with recitations by Miss Hazel Friant and Miss Florence Williams, piano by Miss Michel McDermott, and readings by Miss Rachel Jones and Mrs Williams Chase. Refreshments followed.
Interest in the school children's saving fund is lagging as No 1 class pupils abandon the plan, and observers fear the scheme will falter without renewed support from students and staff.
The Junior Baptist Young People's union presented a varied program of choruses solos recitations and dialogues to a large appreciative audience at the First Baptist church last evening. Rev D D Hopkins presided with performers including Lillian La Bar Ellen Williams Louise Evans Mary Beynon Alma Geary Florence Thomas Lottie Jones and Pearl Jenkins.
The soprano and alto sections rehearse at Jackson Street Baptist church. The female choir will meet at Penn Avenue Baptist church. A general rehearsal at St David's hall begins promptly Wednesday. Oxford Glee club rehearses Thursday at Co operative hall. This may be last chance for new members. Beranton Choral Society bass and tenor rehearse Friday at Co operative hall, female choir meets Penn Avenue Baptist church.
The Thimble club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William N Chase on North Bromley avenue. The Continental local No 627 United Mine Workers of America will participate in the gathering.
The Bertha LaMonte society of Washburn Street Presbyterian church holds an evening gathering at Miss Florence Irving's home this evening continuing church activities.
D J Lewis of Newark has returned home from a visit with friends in West Scranton. Master Paul Bynon entertained friends yesterday afternoon. Miss Sadie Aullah of Forest City is home from a visit. Miss Kate Barrett of Tenth street suffers a pneumonia attack. Eugene and Edgar Powell resumed studies at Keystone academy after visiting parents. Miss Jane Fellows of Tenth street returned from visits in Binghamton. Organ drawing for St Johns German Catholic church postponed until July. Italian workers nearby at F Robinsons Sons brewery were startled by a mad dog. Patrolman McColligan shot the animal.
Nicholas Gavaronne faced Alderman Serites on a larceny charge over $14 fruit trees and posted $860 bail. Margaret Farrell, charged with embezzlement, settled after presenting evidence of goods totaling $3 handled as a saleslady. John Crogan received a $25 fine and 60 days in county jail after a ram-page hearing.
Mrs Georgianna F Dunn leaves for Cumberland Gap Tennessee to do mission work at Rev Myers school. Miss Elsie Thomas of Sanderson avenue has been ill. Mr Mead and daughter Bertha guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Long depart for Burnwood then Bradford City Missouri. Ford Pratt suffers severe neuraglia on Green Ridge. Miss Cora Morris Griffin and Miss Lizzie Hughes to entertain at Green Ridge Baptist Church. Lend a Hand Mission band meets at Miss Minnie Lange’s for important business and full attendance. Mr and Mrs David Nicol and Ada of Wilkes Barre visit Rev J W Howell’s family on Green Ridge Street.
Catherine Eshleman aged eighty four died Monday at her daughter’s home 2185 North Main avenue funeral at her residence 7:30 this evening burial in Newburgh private She was born in Hillsdale New York and lived here twenty years nine children survive list includes Alice P Lees Ackerman Dolph Boldry Griffen and others Ira Barber died at his home 1519 Gardner Avenue Green Ridge after six weeks illness Born January 1522 one of Scranton’s oldest residents Survived by two sons and a daughter Funeral Wednesday at home burial at Puctoryville
An advertisement urges Kemp's Baleam as a superior remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. The proprietor authorizes druggists to provide a free sample bottle to prove its merit. Prices 5 cents and 50 cents.
Doctor Byers in Scranton advertised free treatment for Chitoneic Diseases until May 1 and later offered a $10 cure price through June 1 with a full refund if not cured. He insisted on no charges unless a cure was achieved and emphasized starting treatment by the deadline.
Public notice extols Doctor Byers claiming scientific treatment based on cellular health. It asserts cures arise from restoring cells to natural function through proper remedies, inviting readers to investigate for themselves.
Fire on 2000 North Main Avenue damaged the rear of the Presbyterian church occupied by Evan Morgans. Origin in a defective flue caused rapid flames despite prompt firemen response. loss estimated around 200 dollars. Nearby Bloom Avenue porch fire caused by unknown origin was put out by neighbors. Delaware and Hudson company owned the church building.
Rev Morris preached in English on love from John four nineteen as Rev James Morris of Nanticoe and Rev William Morris spoke. Rev E B Keyworth Jones closed in Welsh to a large Welsh church gathering led by Memorial Church pastor Rev W F P Davis.
A report notes five individuals found in a single frame dwelling on North Main Avenue around noon yesterday. Authorities varied on the condition of those present, with details pending further investigation and inquiries.
Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street describes years of violent bowel pain and protruding piles. After treatment by Dr Byers she reports relief with daily bowel movement and no further pile trouble.
Biographical note profiles Dr. Byers born to Quaker parents who studied at Jefferson Medical College class of 1872 and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital and Blockley Hospital and held roles at Eye and Ear Clinics Will's Hospital and Cohen clinics. He served as examining physician for Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati and Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.
Mrs A C Schang of Etna Pennsylvania describes a long battle with asthma causing suffocating spells and stomach distress. She notes five years of failed treatments before consulting Dr Dyer for help and relief.
The Court Street M F B church choir hosts an evening entertainment with a varied program including tenor solos, recitations, duets, and vocal selections. Mrs Farley’s wax works exhibit about thirty characters, with ice cream and cake served after.
At the Institute of Human Development the kindergarten began with about thirty scholars under Miss Father Thomas of St. Luke's kindergarten. The program will run two to three months as Dr. Young praises the classes and their rapid progress. the gym team plans to add several new players soon and install needed lockers and booths.
Mrs. Helen Rendler of 529 North Lincoln Street reports relief from rheumatism after a treatment by Dr. Byer. She says the first session reduced her numbness and crippled condition, improved ankle swelling, and she recommends the specialist to friends.
Mrs. Peter Thomas of 426 Lareh Abeet reports relief from severe neuralgia after Doctor Ayers’ treatment. She says the pain diminished and her nervous condition improved, leaving her hopeful for full recovery and health restoration under the Quaker physician’s care.
John Provines of Hanlon Pa describes severe hearing loss years ago with loud noises and social withdrawal. After three months under Dr Byers treatment he reports hearing clearly again, noticing noises like footsteps and clocks louder, and returning to public life and conversations. He urges others with similar afflictions to consult Dr Byers, described as a highly successful specialist.
The article credits Doctor Byers with a non allopathic treatment that bases healing on supplying proper nutrition to body cells. It claims diseases, even chronic ones, are cured by returning cells to their normal condition under a science governed by fixed laws.
Doctor Byera provides free X ray examinations using a complete Floroscopic outfit to locate the cause of trouble with certainty. The clinic promises a truly free evaluation with no charges or compensation expected.
A lengthy list details numerous food products and brand names from companies across New York, Philadelphia, Battle Creek, Detroit, and other U S locales. Items include Cocoaami Eating Chocolate, Burnham’s soup varieties, Shredded Wheat Biscuit, Amira Red Beans, Maltese Proline, and Windsor Blend Coffee among many others, reflecting a comprehensive product fair or catalog presentation.
Nesting completion and occupancy edging near completion. During the week several new members were admitted and membership approaches two hundred. Saturday the boys class played a baseball game against a Park Place team and won by 14 to 6.
The committee in charge of the banquet for Hiram lodge No 61 Free and Accepted Masons organizes elaborate preparations for the event at the Auditorium on Friday evening May 23. Members include Hon A A Vosburg D B Atherton Dr B D H Jenking D A Reese Finlay Ross J Bowan J B Gillespie W W Simpson A L Francois and Isaac B Jonas.
The Women's guild of St Mark's Church hosts a social and musical at Richard Winterstein's home with ice cream and cake. The St Vincent de Paul society runs a shirt waist dance in Washington hall in May. The Crystal Social club plans another popular social in Washington hall tonight. A P McDonough is in Stroudsburg for a few days. Mrs Charles Blees of Dudley street visits Georgetown friends.
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