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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1902
Page
2
A long opponent tribute and editorial defense in Carbondale’s press praising Hon. P A Philbin’s sportsmanlike defeat by Hon. P J White. The piece defends Philbin’s honest nature and condemns harshness while praising civic virtue and mutual respect in political discourse.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Carl Doesiger, AcowbCHS Ute, Portisylvenia Connah Brewing, and various individuals and places. The text appears as broken phrases about restraint, nominations, and social engagement, with no clear cohesive events or dates. The piece reads as a damaged notice with scattered names and probable ceremonial references.
A COMHES prayer meeting for the Beoreai Baptist church will be held Tuesday evening at the residence of DM, Tavis, on South Terrgve street. The event invites members to join in prayer and communal rites.
A Mort Wayne Indiana children’s home reports Postum as a coffee substitute. The caretaker, M. B. Ciorsine, notes no illness in two years aside from school illnesses, praises otherwise healthy, plump children with clear complexions and no bilious attacks, and says Postum is prepared strictly per directions.
Frank Gordon aged 14 from Powderly Road is in a critical state after a 35 foot fall from a trestle on Saturday. Reports vary on the exact cause with rumors of a friendly bout or a stumble while playing with companions. He was rushed to hospital with internal injuries and blood loss. doctors fought to stabilize him but his condition remains serious.
The health department details twenty five deaths for September, a rise from August and last year. Leading causes include whooping cough, diphtheria, bronchitis, scarlet fever, typhoid, and stomach diseases with several alcohol-related heart failures. Interments occurred at St. Rose, Maplewood, and Brookside cemeteries. contagious cases were noted in multiple wards.
A messy report notes a proposed free site deal in Vandalia led by contractor John Stelch to draw a leather factory and railroad access near Belmont street. Attorneys Singer and Ainger of New York push for factory relocation to spur growth, while local opposition and obstacles threaten the plan and project timetable.
The Young Body Workers of the First Methodist Church plan a cake sale on the day before Shanes el Vine. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
The health board reports Dr Blatives of Lat Mérmont Street, aged twenty four, suffering from diphtheria. The notice states the patient is under medical care and the case is being monitored by local health authorities.
Nearly 400 tickets were sold for a chrysanthemum social hosted by the Lundies Aid of the Berea Baptist church. Attendants filled the Sunday dining rooms while ladies served refreshments and sold chrysanthemums with good cheer.
The colorful towers from Elon’s conservatory impressed attendees like EF B Hendrick and Wes. The music entertainment and jovial diversion delighted the audience. The ladies, grateful for the generous public response, appreciated the evening’s display.
The newly organized Anthracite team from Daltona traveled to Honesdale Saturday for a scoreless game against the Mighty Eleven of Motherville. Both sides failed to score as Carbondale pressed late but fumbled, reflecting a lack of practice.
The Montrose Republican notes outrage over the Mine Mules in Susquehanna county areas Welsh Hill Elkdale Clifford, whose grazing damaged trees fences walls and crops during the summer strike. Farmers and locals fear further mule trouble and oppose hiring more mules for companies amid the dispute.
The Swiftwinds traveled to Daymore and were defeated by a heavier team from his borough by a 1 to 0 score. The match featured several fuel fumbles and Dick Monwhin of the Swiftwinds did not have a standout game.
Joli Abisko freed after detectives determine he is not the John Misko sought in the Pottstown murder case. Investigators conclude the Saturday arrest on murder charges was mistaken.
Mrs Lister wife of Thon St Lise ter former Carbondaly resident died at her Thompson home last week. Mr Lister who has passed his eighty fifth year is now all
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens weak lungs and sensitive throats, driving out coughs colds and bronchitis and keeping them away with a special action. It invites readers to request a sample and mentions Scott & Bowne New York.
The record notes that Mr Lister used to walk ten miles on each birthday. In recent years he has stayed home due to health, yet Carbondale friends send sympathy as he endures loneliness.
Henry A. Barret, author of 1492 and Jack and the Beanstalk, writes The Show Girl to be presented at the Grant on Tuesday. Ie B L Rice directs The Show Girl and the traveling manager is Frank Holmes. Seats are on sale at Reynolds Drug Store.
A lively blaze broke out shortly after noon Saturday in the Park Pines post office building owned by the O Connell estate. The fire started in the boiler room of the Mulholland & Allen dye shop, caused about one hundred dollars in damage, and was confined to the rear after both companies flooded the area with water. Insurance covers losses to Mulholland & Allen and to the building.
The U-to-Date Book club met Friday evening at Miss Isabelle Yarrington's home with guests Misses Yarrington and Courtright. A guessing contest determined the winner Miss Martha Singer who guessed the most books represented by Pictures King around the room. A trophy bound volume served as the prize and an appetizing luncheon followed.
A report notes the theft of several chrysanthemums from a wall in front of the Canaan street property. It also mentions Megaphone, the Press club mascot, who went missing for several hours on Friday before returning.
A high mass of requiem in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Coffey lately deceased mother of Very Rev TL Coffey V G will be offered in St Rose church Saturday morning at 7 30 Welock.
Scranton guests and residents appear in a bustling social roundup. Miss Satheryn Littl enjoyed Sib bath with friends. Mrs. Leroy Hollenbuck returned home after an extended South Dakota visit. Various locals and visitors are noted in Peckville Carbondale Archbald and beyond including theatre events and health news. Vincent Muaniers travels to New York. funeral director Movis Butler visited Carbondale yesterday. Joli Moran confined at home after mine work incident. Arthur Lloyd discharged from emergency hospital. production of Moon Prudence at Lyceum in Scranton reviewed.
The store pledges quality offerings to keep customers returning. It argues future service hinges on current product quality and customer satisfaction, claiming lasting loyalty as the ultimate test.
Exquisite Small Furs offers 150 boa styles and promises tailoring for unique comfort. The shop emphasizes continual changes to improve appearance and fit, aiming to dominate local fur business with exclusive alterations.
A retailer touts a large variety of women’s union suits with extensive size options and material choices. The garments promise comfort by eliminating waist folds and distributing strain for freedom, priced from 50 cents to 6 50.
Advertised Comet Flannel Night Shirts cost 50 cents each. They are larger across the chest and better stitched than the usual night shirt and aimed at gifts for wife or mother. Production could not meet winter demand at the sale price.
A satin lined Aeheviot jacket with velvet collar and cuffs is offered at 13.50, with only fifty available. The ad promises a rare buy, claiming it to be the best coat at ten dollars ever bought.
In the Baby Department a range of coats for tiny shoppers is showcased. Long white coats for infants priced from 2 to 17.50 dollars feature Bedford cord cashmere and silk with soft wadding. Short coats for 2 to 4 year olds come in white pink and blue in silk and cord at 2 to 16 dollars. Sturdier box coats with or without capes in red blue tan and green range from 4 to 10 dollars. Velvet and silk aristocrats with lace collars cost 4.50 to 17 dollars. A top choice for pretty winter wear for babies.
The winter stock is extensive and complete with underwear for men women and children. Items are made to fit from tested patterns by reliable makers. Customers can fix their own price or choose quality, ensuring the price is right.
Imminger appears in regional social notices with mentions of Mr and Mrs Nichols Russell recent marriage. Carbondale guests dine at the Darrison and Mrs B Monin sister of Mrs Russell. Mr and Mrs Vo Mate former Carbondallans visit Aits Dennis and Muti in Brownville Nebraska. J Moore of Lackawack elected mine inspector, brother of I de A Moore secretary of Lavertie county Donormite committee. Abe Bhattleld referenced in local paper column amid Society notes and hometown connections.
A Friday evening birthday gathering hosted by a group of local friends celebrated Mr. Paulson. The event featured a reclining mole centerpiece and generous beverages, with close friends in attendance, including Dr BL Van Sickle Van Buskirk C. W. Houser and others.
Fragmentary report lists officers for the Mxvelstor Hobe company with president Frank Mc Loughlin and others, plus scattered items about visits and residents such as Hrelford Welly and William Weirke returning home. The Worelagh council plans a regular session tonight amid the garbled supply of names and places.
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