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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1902
Page
7
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports events in Susquehanna with deaths, rescues, and local notices. A veteran show agent, Chapnette, dies. a goat and dog rescue a child, while gas wells, church sales, and school events fill the community brief.
Letters from customers nationwide praise Cham berlain cough remedy for coughs colds and eye irritation. Dealers report universal satisfaction with the product and its guaranteed effectiveness, sold by all druggists under the stated assurance.
Honesdale reports include Lt Raymond W Hardenbergh leaving for Fort Brown Texas after a fur lough, and Robert Pattison arriving by special train to address local schoolchildren. Church suppers and minstrel shows draw crowds as Mounty Superintendent Hower outlines a county institute program commencing November 10. An Erie train accident claims 70 year old Mrs Richard Mecinty, who died after being struck while walking with her husband between White Mills and Hawley.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Montrose Nov 2 Company G arrived home Saturday afternoon from Olyphant. Their coming was unannounced yet a crowd gathered at the station to welcome the boys home. The Barlow Minstrel company performed at Village Hall and their street parade drew praise. Apples continue to ship from Montrose at about twenty five cents per bushel as election day nears with Republican prospects rising.
The county Republican ticket is expected to prevail while the state ticket should win by majorities matching or exceeding Susquehanna county’s usual support. Bell Telephone will soon connect South Montrose Dimpeck Springville and other places. Current lines give high satisfaction.
John Courier Morris and John Penman are identified in the list as mine officials alongside Mark Two and David T. Willams. The fragment confirms names tied to mining oversight roles.
The Rev. Mr. Weisley, pastor and editor of the St. Paris Dispatch, credits Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing his kidney and liver troubles after other treatments failed. He notes insurance acceptance as a sign of improvement and endorses the medicine for multiple ailments. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1.00 sizes, with a free trial sample by mail. Also mentions Dr. Kennedy's Magle Eye Salve at 2 cents.
Louis Mann headlines the Lyceum in Hoch the Consul delivering a faultless performance that carries the show through. His playful energy and precise timing spark rapid laughter and a scene stealing turn by Otto actor Charles Holton enhances the production while lavish scenery and costumes add polish.
In the Second district, Joseph Oliver is replaced by John Scheuer jr. In the Third district Edward James is named. In the Fourth district Fr. A Pitblin is listed as the candidate.
The funeral for Mrs. David J. Harris was held at the M E church on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Edwards Lewis and Howells officiating. Choir members and friends contributed offerings as the procession to Forest Home cemetery concluded the service. Members of Pride of Lackawanna lodge attended, and wall and flower bearers were named. Election board overseers were appointed for next day’s borough vote. A Young Men’s Christian Association meeting and weekly program were announced for the high school, with various activities listed. Mary and Jennie Evans returned from Plymouth, and Mrs. Douglass Harvey attended the Harris funeral.
A historical ad offers one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot fix. It lists J Cheney and Co of Toledo as sellers and cites testimonials from WEST TRUAX and WALDING KINNAN MARVIN as endorsers. It claims intrabody action and provides pricing and contact details.
The Huntley Moore Stock Company presents The New Dominion a strong drama by Clay Clement at the Academy of Music tonight. The troupe, popular through three Scranton visits, arrives from Atlantic City after a long running season. Election results will be read between programs.
The Lockhart elephants perform at the Dinie theater this week with matinee souvenirs for every attending child. Extra long show Tuesday night runs late with election returns read between acts for audience entertainment.
The first production of PL W Kemond's Imprudence debuts in Scranton next Wednesday evening with Charles Frohman producing and William Faversham in his second strong season. Fay Davie leads with Frohman directing personally aided by his full staff. The same production travels to New York two weeks later. Seat sales begin Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Matinee this afternoon marks the start of Fred Irwin's engagement at the Star with a cast of over thirty five performers. The vaudeville bill features The Three Roniys The Salvagers Khan City chorus Jester and Curtin Waldron Brothers and others. Manger Herrington's houses promise lively acts while a burlesque attraction also plays daily matinees.
The article notes Howe’s push to bring moving pictures of global events from Brent coronation scenes in London to Oriental scenes in China and battles in the Philippines, South Africa, and beyond. It credits science with aiding the creation of these moving pictures and highlights Howe as a leading promoter guiding energetic men to secure and display these events.
A mixed set of classified ads announcing sale of a desk counter with glass front, sale or rent of an 8 story brick building with sheds and railroad switch, office contact in Mears Buildings, and multiple rental offers including furnished rooms, a four room unit on Jefferson Avenue with bath and laundry, rooms for rent on North Lincoln and Adams avenues, and a farm for sale in Newell Hill with fruit trees and spring near Fresco, Pa.
The leader of moving picture exhibitors will present an expanded display of the latest world events at the High School Auditorium on Thursday November 6. The special facilities promise a superb varied collection shown on a much wider scale than ever before.
In Peckville, W. J. McKelvey hosts a Halloween celebration for the twelfth birthday of Miss Anna McKelvey. Guests enjoy a supper, a twelve candle birthday cake, a large Jack o Lantern, games, singing, and a spooky trip to Spookland guided by Mrs. McKelvey.
The Blakely Bagutiat church ladies plan a Harvest Home social in the church parlors on Tuesday evening November 11. Invitations extend to all residents. Also noted are community notes: JL D. Barge resigns as superintendent of local Delaware and Hudson collieries, and various residents and visitors from Round Mountain Texas to Allentown Philadelphia Lackawanna Street Providence Carbondale and Dunmore communities are mentioned alongside local events and visits.
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable detailing departures to New York and Philadelphia via various lines including D and L O R and D H R, with Black Diamond Express services, Pullman cars, and connections to White Haven Wilkes Barre Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Geneva Buffalo Chicago and western points. Mentions stations Carbondale Towanda Ithaca Geneva and suspension Bridge with agent offices in Wilkes-Barre and New York.
Central Railroad of New Jersey corrected timetable lists Scranton departures at 7:30 am and 4:00 pm for New York Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch chunk Wilkes Barre Pittston and other points. Quaker City Express runs with Pullman Buffet Parlor Car to Philadelphia with one car change for Baltimore Washington. Additional services to Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Pottsville and coast destinations. Agents sell tickets at staffed stations.
Schedule notes trains depart Scranton at 108 a m with vestitule service to Philadelphia via Wilkes Barre and Pottsville. Through Pullman cars and coaches serve Portaville and major intermedate stations with connections to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and the West. Weekdays Sundays and through vestitula runs extend to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia and beyond with wide stops and 135 ppm weekly pattern. UNS I R MUTCHINSON G Mgr. 7B Woop Gen Pass Agt
Train timetable details show routes from Beranton to Carbondale and connections to New York City midtown Norwich Oneida and Philadelphia. It lists times routes Baker Ex Vers and Pennsylvania state veins with advisories on connections to other major lines.
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