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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

2

Debt We Owe to Brave Men of War Memorial Sermon

Rev. T. F. May delivers a patriotic memorial sermon at First Congregational Church in Carbondale honoring Davies Post and Spanish War veterans. He extols the sacrifices of soldiers and sailors, urges peace through justice, and links national liberty to duty, devotion, and faith, citing biblical prophecies and national history.

T. F. May First Congregational Church Davies Post Mr May William HH Grand Army of the Republic Carbondale Chttren Blue Od Pellows Hall Salem Avenue John McComb Bine Canbyhin Hall South Church Street Woman's Relief Corp Min Ming Preavh Tealuh Dicah Free School Free Churches Ife Anid

College Complexions Ruined by Coffee

A college girl from Huayuttaville Michigan recalls coffee ruined her complexion and how Postum Food Coffee restored health. Her mother switched from coffee to Postum, noting improved looks and spirits, and others report neuralgia relief after quitting coffee.

Huayuttaville Mufiys Ovilese Roy Poston Abe Mick

Sabbath Nuptials Bind Miss Anna Stone and Benjamin Levy

Miss Anna Stone of Carbondale marries Benjamin Levy of New York City in a Hebrew rite at the Jewish synagogue on Pike Street. The ceremony was simple with Rev. Aaron Kaplan officiating and Dora Stone as maid of honor. The couple will reside in Carbondale and are warmly welcomed by their families.

Anna Stone Benjamin Levy New York City Hebrew Rite United Carbondale Pike Street Aaron Kaplan Brooklyn N. Y Dora Stone Abe Levy Hyman Stone Nichols Avenue Mrs. Levy Jacob Stone Levy

The Crackerjacks vs Stars Baseball Duel Ends In Dispute

Belmont Crackerjacks and Stars tied 12 12 after ten innings. Umpire altered a call, Stars refused to concede, Crackerjacks complain of missed outs. Key plays included Robinson with two triples and a homer Hieckenberg and Doud homered. Wilson and Oliver turned a sensational double play.

Belmont Stars Mini Wilson McCabe Robinson Watson Dow Hieckenberg Doud Oliver

Music At Trinity Church Delights Cast in Evening Service

Special programme of music at Trinity church featured soloists W A Roberts and Miss Lydia Sailer. Roberts performed But Who May Abide from the Messiah and Calvary, while Sailer sang Before the Throne of Glory and From Thy Love as a Father. Choir work praised, with choruses Bend Out Thy Light and Hallelujah.

Trinity Church W. A. Roberts Lydia Sailer Mr. Roberts Calvary Tradness Saller Nevin Gounod

Decoration Day Services By Warbondale Institute

The Warbondale council will observe Memorial day with religious services honoring departed members of the Young Men's Institute. The annual observance continues the institute’s tradition of remembrance on Decoration Day.

Young Men's Institute Warbondale Council

Curing Consumption With Scott's Emulsion Noted

An ad claims Scott's Emulsion helps consumptives gain weight and reduce coughing. It notes the mechanism is unclear but asserts weight gain and diminished cough indicate the disease waning. The pitch ends with a request for a free sample from Scott & Bowne in New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne

Memorial Service at St Rowe Church Friday Morning

The council will hold a high requiem in St Rowe church on Friday morning next at 8.20. Members meet at their hall at eight o'clock and proceed in a body to the church to assist at the service. Friends of the deceased members may also respond and join in the memorial.

St. Rowe

Stroke Strikes Mrs Murphy of White's Crowning

Mrs B J Murphy wife of B J Murphy owner of that settlement is critically ill after a stroke of paralysis. She awoke yesterday morning unable to move her right side and Dr D L Bailey found a brain blood clot. Speech is impaired as the speech center lies opposite the affected hemisphere. Her wide circle of friends in the section will mourn this disappointing turn of health.

B. J. Murphy White's Crowning

Honor for Carbondale as district deputy chosen

Delegates returning from the Erie Odd Fellows convention announced Carbondale's selection as district deputy. Isaac Singer of Olive Leaf lodge received the nomination, succeeding Hemmelright of Olyphant. Singer avoided pledges but his popularity among district Odd Fellows was evident.

Isaac Singer Odd Fellows Erie Carbondale Olive Leaflodge

First Public Mass by Rev James Gilmartin in Carbondale

Announcement at St Rose church states Rev James Gilmartin of New York City, ordained a week ago, will sing his first public mass in Carbondale next Sunday at 10 30 a m. He is accompanied by Rev Patrick Gilmartin, ordained about a year and a half ago, who will assist.

James Gilmartin New York City St. Rosa Church St. Rose Church Carbondale Father Gilmartin Roderick Kilhullen Patrick Gillmartin

Obituary of Orange Whitney Gardner in Carbondale

Orange Whitney Gardner died Friday night at his Wyoming Street home from heart disease after frail health following an appendicitis operation. He was a driver for merchant John G. Reese and survived by his wife, two children, his mother, a brother, and a sister. The funeral is this afternoon with services by Revs. Charles Lee and Thomas Filley at Maplewood Cemetery.

Orange Whitney Gardner Wyoming Street Eighth Avenue John G. Reese Gardner Edward Lydia Gardner Lenoxville Susquehanna County Carbondale First Presbyterian Church Rey Charles Lee Thomas Filley Maplewood Cemetery

Lieutenant Colonel Hall Stricken During Odd Fellows Trip

Lieutenant Colonel Harry J. Hall of the Patriarchs Militant was taken ill on Saturday while returning from the Odd Fellows state convention as a delegate from Cambria lodge. A delegate who is a physician escorted him to Carbondale where his condition improved slightly yesterday. He is reported to be suffering from an attack of nervous trouble.

Harry J. Hall Patriarchs Odd Fellows Cambrian Lodge Hall Carbondale

Connolly and Wallace Scranton Shopping Center Welcomes Knights Templar

A Scranton store invites Knights Templar attending the annual conclave to visit its center. The notice promises a hospitable reception and a pleasant welcome for sightseers.

Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Knights Templar

White Goods for Gowns and Shirt Waists

The advertisement lists white goods for commencement gowns and shirt waists, including striped madras at 15 patterns, Cheviot madras, fine Persian lawn from 20c to 4c, French Lawn 35c to 1, French nainsook 5c to 1, dotted Swiss 16c, and India Union 1c to 40c, highlighting variety and low prices.

Onda Madras Cheviot Bonee India

Women's Summer Stockings and Underwear Ad Brief

An early 20th century advertisement promotes summer stockings and underwear for women. Offers include plain black cotton stockings, open worked black lisle, ribbed lisle items, and lace trimmed vests and drawers. Prices emphasize small bundles and sale items, highlighting value for the money.

Madras Shirts Offer Attractive Comfort and Styles

Last year's Madras and pleated front shirts were best in town with no returns or complaints. This year the Madras line and style are improved and comfortable, roomy but not clumsy. Plain white and white grounds with neat stripe or figure lead the selection.

Madras

To Women Do You Care for Fashion Ad Message

An appeal to women to consider fashion purchases such as gowns wraps dress goods silks and laces, suggesting they read the ads first for bargains and new offerings. It frames ads as a guide for finding items and implies others will see them first.

Corpus Christi Feast Observed Thursday Then Sunday

The Corpus Christi feast, once a holy day of obligation, is now moved to the following Sunday. St. Rose church will honor the solemnity on Thursday by Blessed Sacrament visits.

St. Rose Church

Mrs Frank McLaughlin Laid To Rest

The late Mrs. Frank McLaughlin was laid at rest in St. Rose cemetery on Saturday. Rev Walter A Gorman sang a high mass of requiem over the deceased. The pall-bearers were James Pace Thomas McCann John Murphy Mark Hart Thomas Clifford Thomas O'Neill John Hyland and Frank Clifford.

Frank McLaughlin St. Rose Cemetery Walter A. Gorman James Pace Thomas McCann John Murphy Mark Hart Thomas Clifford Thomas O'Neill John Hyland Frank Clifford

Mrs Kearns Leaves Emergency Hospital Home Again

Mrs Harry Kearns, previously an inmate at Emergency hospital for several weeks, was well enough to return to her home on Sandalweet yesterday. The news brings relief to numerous friends of the family.

Harry Kearns

Meetings Tonight List Local Civic and Fraternal Bodies

The notice lists meetings for the Common Council Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows Federal Union No 7204 Patriotic Order Sons of America Carbondale Council Knights of Columbus. Details on times and venues are provided in the original notice.

Common Council Olive Leaf Lodge Odd Federal Union Patriotic Order Sons of America Carbondale Council Knighta of Columba

Notable Residents and Visitors Mentioned in Local Snatches

Mrs Henry M Ives stays at Atlantic City while miners visit Lily Lake to fish. Charles Smith a Stroudsburg normal school student spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. Miss Maud Miller heads to Buffalo for her future home with Rev A J Van Cleft of this place.

Henry M. Ives Atlantic City Lily Lake Charles Smith Stroudsburg Normal School Prank Smith Maud Miller Buffalo A. J. van Cleft

Memorial day oration to be delivered at Factoryville

Decoration day program notes A L Cooper to deliver the Memorial day oration at Factoryville. Dalton High School class of 1902 graduation held in the Baptist church with nine graduates eight girls one boy.

Factoryville A. L. Cooper Montrose Dalton High School Baptist Church Philips Carlton A. J. van Cleft Methodist Church Misa Maud Capwell John T. Wathing Ruth Ball Watkins Vanna Tiffany Adeline M. Francis Lawrence W. Smith Mildred J. Smith A. J. Cooper Mattle Rice Margaret Robson Messrs. Wynkoop Dershimer Maude L. Muller J. T. Watkins Angie Safford Messrs. Morrow Cooper Emma L. Decker

Community notices and local obituaries in Rendham

Local items note cemetery work tomorrow morning at 0 o clock. J M Harris reelected solicitor of Dickson City borough for a fourth term. Rev Hughes of Plymouth preached two sermons at Welsh Congregational church. Delaware Lackawanna and Western paid miners on Saturday. Bachelors Social Club to hold annual ball at Weber's rink Decoration Day eve. James Morrin and David Thomas from Sullivan county visited town. Tallie and John Thomas from Union Street visited relatives in Priceburg. Edward Gangner of Centermoreland visited friends. William Morton and David Gould left for Wales. Emblem division No 67 Sons of Temperance meets this evening. James Berivens of Main street on a three week visit to Blanberg. Mrs John Williams of Rendham died at 63. funeral Tuesday from Main Street home, Murey cemetery. Messe David Beecham and Thomas

J. M. Harris Dickson City Mr. Hughes Plymouth Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Bachelors Weber's Rink James Morrin David Thomas Sullivan County Tallie John Thomas Union Street Priceburg Edward Gangner Centremoreland William Morton David Gould Buthday Wales Sona of Temperance Wil James Berivens Main Street Blanberg John Williams

Local residents depart and recoveries noted

Haneco left for Bransboro for a few weeks visit. Mrs Janet Reese of West Scranton stayed with Mrs John E H Davis of North Main Street yesterday. Miss Mary Phillips of Plymouth returned from visiting friends in this borough. Insurance Agent M B Morgans of Main Street is rapidly recovering from a serious illness.

Haneco Bransboro Janet Reese West Scranton John EH. Davis North Main Street Mary Phillips Plymouth M. B. Morgans Main Street

Funeral for James Cartoole Held in Montdale

Jermyn and Mayfield residents attended the funeral of the late James Cartoole after a long illness. Interment took place in Montdale, his former home. Memorial Day exercises plans are set, with Jermyn Boys' brigade veterans and Sons of Veterans to attend and deliver speeches at the cemetery. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Dempsey of South Mayfield. Mrs Eldridge and daughter Leta of Wilkes-Barre are visiting Dr and Mrs Byron H Jackson of Mayfield.

James Cartoole Montdale Jermyn Boys’ Brigade Sons of Joseph Dempsey South Mayfield Eldridge Leta Wilkes-Barre Byron H. Jackson Mayfield

Uniondale Leader Elijah Carepenter Dies After Illness

Special to the Scranton Tribune Uniondale May 4 death of Elijah Carepenter after a long illness. A respected citizen of the town and region between Uniondale and Scranton Susquehanna and Wayne counties. He held offices including burgess justice of the peace superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school and an elder in the Presbyterian church. He represented the Lackawanna Presbytery in the general assembly. His Sunday school tenure brought notable growth. He was a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ and civic righteousness. Funeral services Monday likely.

Scranton Tribune Uniondale Elijah Carepenter Scranton Susucanna Wayne Counties Burgess Justice of the Peace Presbyterian Sunday School Presbyterian Church Lackawanna Presbytery General Assembly Jesus Christ la Uy

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News of Carbondale Mr. May America Sons of Liberty Union Chattanooga Fredericksburg Arington Vicksburg New York Lfe Myrnelf Drusn Etrife Enda Isaiah Paul Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Trinity Miss Sailer Mr. Jones White's Alana Corpus Christi McLaughlin Dalton Mperial Cigar CO Lacka, Ave Cubanola Cigars R. R. Thompson The FP. J. Caterer Six-Principle Baptist Church H. d. Whalen Taylor Jermyn and Mayfield
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