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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
9
Colonel John McComb delivers a Memorial Day eulogy for the Grand Army of the Republic. He honors fallen comrades from the Civil War and recalls Major William McKinley and graves at Maplewood and St. Tlase cemeteries, urging unity and fraternal duty among veterans.
The piece highlights Colonel McComb and Davies Post No. 157 of Carbondale PA as they mark Memorial Day with a grand review of G A R aims. It recalls the Union veterans’ sacrifices and praises post leaders for fostering loyalty, charity, and fraternal support for widows and orphans.
A farmer near Pattens Mills credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing rheumatism within days. He reportedly recovered so fast he returned to buy another bottle and offered payment in full. The item is advertised as available at all druggists.
With the coal strike easing and spring weather, several Carbondalians are taking trips. Thomas Flynn heads to Montreal to see his sister lost sight of since coal region days. Felix Payne goes to Wilaa N Y to visit relatives. John Manley travels to Ireland for about two months while Austin Henicoter tours Plattsburgh and other Delaware and Hudson points. Francis Kearney heads to New York City for work on the New York Central. Martin Golden Peter Keeney and William Connor depart for Buffalo for a possible relocation. Joseph Walker secures work at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia and plans to stay. Eng Daniel Thompson and Conductor Walter Dix of the Evie also traveling.
The report notes a group described as foreigners from the vicinity traveling to Buffalo and onward to points in Canada on yesterday morning's Ontario and Western line. The passage emphasizes the cross border movement of the travelers and the departure by train.
About a score of Italian laborers with the Delaware and Hudson company fought near No 4 reservoir after dinner hour. A man was badly injured, his head cut open, as pick handles stones and fists collided. The injured man was taken to his home in the Italian settlement on the West Side.
Clare J. Hollister of Salem Avenue and Vincent Co Manners, manager of the People’s shoe store, suffered severe injuries when a spirited team owned by Hollister ran away near Wandling. They were thrown from the vehicle, one horse killed, the other severely injured and returned to Vail’s livery. News reached Forest City for a report to Carbondale as phone service faded after 8:20 PM. Both men are prominent Carbondale residents and the accident caused a citywide stir.
W I Moon former school director and board treasurer, long a merchant on Delmont street and a prominent Carbondale figure, decides to relocate to Newark New Jersey with his family. He has been staying in New York City with the New York Surgical Appliance company and will reside in the Jersey town. The community voices many good wishes as the Moon family departs, their absence keenly felt.
The late Mrs Lewis W Cramer was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Brookside. Rev. Dr Whalen officiated assisted by Rev W B Grow and Rev Maynard Thompson of the Jermyn Baptist Church. The tributes reflected her life and character as arranged by her family.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related symptoms. It quotes a Toronto reader praising relief after claiming prolonged dyspepsia and inability to eat, and offers a Common Sense Medical Adviser free after sending stamps and address.
The pallbearers for the young life honored were N. F. Stephens M. H. Tappan A B Lewis ley N. H. Smith George Avery and Irving Avery. Floral pieces were carried by William Stephens Walter F. Nye R. H. Reynolds and C. L. Uttey. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. William Muir Corry Mrs Angeline Fuller and Thomas Murray Kingston Mrs Daley Wilkes Barre Robert B. Marshall Mrs William Evans Mr and Mrs H B Cramer Scranton Mr and Mrs Messenger Peckville.
Members of the Centennial Social club meeting at the Leader building have voted to disband for the summer due to the coal strike and vacancy of members. A committee will wind up affairs and settle remaining obligations in a few days before returning in the fall.
The Common Council defeated the Thompson measure to repeal bonds for the municipal water project by a 6 4 vote. Nealon led the opposition after last week pushing postponement until court action on the water infringement. Voting follow ups included venders tax bid and a $700 settlement offer in a trespass suit.
H. J. Frankey of Chicago, with Flanaghan and Beldenweg, is in town for a few days installing a ventilator on the Italian church Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. His firm has fitted ventilators on many valley churches including St. Rose and the First Methodist.
The coal strike and near stoppage of traffic on the Ontario and Western divide the Scranton to Cutlow passenger run among the five oldest engines and firemen. Each pair of engineers and firemen takes the run on their turn, giving each one six days a month.
Out-of-town guests at the Stone Levy wedding on Sunday included A J Stone of Plymouth and several attendees from Honesdale Scranton and Brooklyn. Among the guests were Rae Bregstein Della Kroll Edith Seigle and Mrs B Sohn plus Mr and Mrs Cohen and Mr and Mrs Adron Kaplan. The page lists additional attendees from New York and Taylor.
Connolly and Wallace greet attendees at the annual conclave. The note invites visitors to the store, promising a hospitable reception for sightseers and distinguished guests alike.
Shelves overflow with white fabrics for gowns and shirt waists. Wide variety and prices, including Mercerage striped madras many patterns, Persian lawn French lawn india linen and swiss. Garment fabrics offered at low cost for commencement gowns and students' needs.
A scanned advert lists summer stockings and underwear for women. It highlights imported plain black cotton stockings, open worked styles, ribbed and embroidered options, and colored lisle stock. Underwear includes ribbed white cotton vests, lace trimmed options, and low neck vests and drawers with price mentions.
Last year’s Madras and pleated front shirts led the town, with no returns or complaints. This season improves both Madras and style, offering very comfortable shirts in plain white and white grounds with neat stripe or figure patterns.
A promotional note asks women if they seek gowns wraps dress goods silks and laces and suggests they read ads first for bargains. It emphasizes that ads reveal offerings and bargains and implies women act first in shopping.
Five minutes a day on the train or trolley reveals what’s in our ads for you. Glancing through advertisements is suggested as a habit to save time and money. It pays to check the current promotions and notices in the papers.
Connolly and Wallace ahan of Harrison house were guests in Jermyn on Sunday. Thomas Smith of Sand Street spent last week with friends in Canaan. Mrs Elin Clune Bothwell of Atlantic City N J visits her parents on Dundaff Street. John Switzer L B Guckenberger and Charlies Menner of Honesdale were at the Harrison house yesterday. WILL Barrett of Scranton visits his brother Richard J Barrett. Frank Vetter of Honesdale attended Carbondale Sunday. Tessie Duffy visits Scranton with Veronica Gorman. Abe Sahm visits Scranton. Martha Singer returns from three weeks in the east. Peter Farrell and Martin Connor of the Imperial restaurant visit in Jermyn with William Mason of Blakely over Sunday. Mrs John R Williams of Blakely attends C M church convention at Bellevue. Mrs A F McNulty and daughter Agnes McNulty of Scranton visit relatives in town yesterday. J R James of New York spends Sunday in town.
The report lists Mrs. Isaac Markson of Honesdale Mrs. Nathan Stone of Wilkes-Barre Messrs J Stone of Bath Beach N Y Max Seigel of Scranton and Sam Stone of New York City as part of a community notice.
Consolidated Water Co. digs artesian wells near Brownell's swamp with Samuel McEachen & Sons of Scranton operating the diamond drill. A hundred foot hole has been sunk. water is not expected until at least two hundred feet. McEachen and son led the work until Saturday when they left for Utah. son Samuel Jr remains, aided by George Ledger.
The Delaware and Hudson company is turning the naked triangular plot south of the city station into a flower garden. Located beyond the express office, the area is being filled with earth for several flower beds, transforming the station surroundings.
PF F Coogan of Coogan Bros moved his family from Cottage Street to a newly purchased home on Spring Street from Clarence F Rose. Rose and family now reside in Dunmore due to his transfer. Henry Rosler moved from Spring Street to a home on Seventh Avenue.
Division No. 11 and multiple societies including A. O. H. Bt. Vincent de Paul Lucretia lodge Daughters of Ne bekah Lackawanna tribe Red Men Knights of Honor Local union 1611 United Mine Workers Daughters of St George appear in this historical notice.
Rev. Charles Lee, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, returned home yesterday and will resume his pastoral duties today after a two weeks absence in New York only.
Sylvester Delaney of Bouth Canaan spent yesterday in town visiting Miss May Carden and Mamie Mon.
Messrs Thorburn and Wallace spoke at a union meeting of local congregations in the Methodist church urging the formation of a Young Men’s Christian Association branch in Jermyn. Thomas H. Evans left for Akron Ohio to take a new job.
Word reached town Saturday that William Morris son of Mrs Mary Ann Morris Susquehanna Street is among victims of the Fer nie British Columbia mine disaster that occurred Thursday Myr Morris married left for British Columbia six weeks ago His wife and two children live in Priceburg The orange social at the Congregational church tonight is postponed Memorial day will be observed by St Patrick’s parish at the cemetery Rev Dr Lucas Blossbury will give the address A new statue of the Blessed Virgin will be unveiled John Cooper went to Johnstown for work Mrs Emmi Bevan Scranton Ethelbert Jones and Andrew Brogan went to Cleveland Ohio
Two new smallpox cases in Taylor borough bring total to four all in the same neighborhood. John Powell improves while Henry Meani recovers. Officials fear neglect in quarantines as the outbreak worsens. Street work proceeds on North Main and Taylor colliery shifts. Funeral of Mrs. Williams set for Matin Street. Rifle club to hold annual shot on Decoration Day at West. Bridge work near completion on Keyser Creek. Local cemetery repairs urged with a Thursday morning work party.
At a Saturday meeting of the Sons of St George officers were elected including Past Worthy President William Burns and worthy president George Bosley. The gathering also named John Burns as vice president and Andrew Mitchell as messenger with other posts filled. Also noted is a Knights Templar banquet at the Jermyn with Mrs Solomon Delble and daughter Viola in attendance. Nellie Dougherty suffers appendicitis at Lackawanna Hospital. Ebenezer True and spouse plan to sail June 7 for Scotland. Hillside colliery employee to be paid today.
Rain has boosted local vegetation after Sundays downpour. William Hughes and Mart Bitgraves fish at Lake Lodore. The old postoffice building owned by Mrs Swingle will be remodeled into a modern home soon to be occupied by George Roberts and family.
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