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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
2
Michael Vincent, longtime telegrapher and former postmaster at Waymart, died at his Paterson New Jersey home aged 70 after years of illness. The obituary notes his service and family connections, with scattered details about his career and local ties, including mention of a school board matter and related community concerns.
A scrambled OCR-like fragment describes two individuals, Viv and Taye, leading at a Tate GLE event. Mentions include references to venues, judges, and possible participants. Details are unclear but indicate competition results and associated figures.
A testimonial urges women to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription during the critical life period for women. It claims the remedy restores health and cheer, prevents or cures pains, and cites thousands of favorable results, warning against unknown substitutes and emphasizing bowel health.
School directors urged a regular schedule for night schools while rallying petitions to open facilities. Rival factions clashed over miner safety, with opponents pushing delays and proponents pressing for immediate access. The proceedings featured votes on petitions, chair remarks, and discussions of funding and location for eventual openings.
Obituary details the life of Aoeen Ow Chow Teanios who served at the Hiettopleined WWiesitein mallrogiad and worked with the New York Central. He resided on Hrwtiien street, was connected with the Oriithoogy Western, and remained active in railroad service into old age. One survivor is listed, with burial arrangements to be held at Corsbondile, near Amepiod Miesons, as mourners gather.
The Kennedy family of Carbondale near South Main Street plans to move to Bovanton as all members recover from typhoid fever. The two daughters Bridget and Katherine Kennedy show signs of improvement after several weeks of illness, a welcome update for a family long respected as Carbondale pioneers.
The fragment hints at a plan involving the Heat and a new Tremie device. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A hunting party en route to Birnwood Bay in the Cs Sea faces a rough trek. The party includes J. AL Nati Beranton IM M. Taywer Kewvilles id Avi and others. They are supplied with robust arms and guns from Beales and Vie De A Gale.
A garbled OCR passage references February events and a February timeframe. Mentions names such as New York figures and a person named Peter, noting an interest in a former project and time tied to a preacher or official figure.
The readable portions mention a visit and a city area with references to fever illness and a prenatal event. The rest is garbled and cannot be confidently linked to a specific person or organization. No clear dates or locations emerge from the fragment.
Residents attend Baptist Young People union events at Susquehanna Street Church led by Phoebe James. A minstrel troupe performs for a sizable crowd. Ongoing town chatter includes travels of O Mialles to Philadelphia and visits by Miss Cherinine Berkhola from Raelne Wisconsin.
The town papers record the funeral of Postmaster Patrick Judge at Catholic cemetery and the burial details for residents including Mrs Vallin T and Abe Thomas. Alfred Reese challenges Joseph Gindtte with others noted, while Rev Roberts leads a sermon at the Wolah Quaire church. Weekend postings mention Miss Laveetissa Jones and Mrs Trugues visiting, with school openings and social calls across the borough.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Starkey and Pine with timing hints and references to events and dates. It also alludes to a draft of schedules or notices and mentions AP and Snes. The readable portions imply a local notice or column item without clear names or place details.
A garbled report notes Wink Walia in Prague area on lower Briekiva Street and mentions a secured property dispute or deal with a party named Girker, with unclear context about a score or outcome.
Abs. WITTiin she of Wilkes-Barre visits relatives there. Miss May Genes of Wilkes-Barre goes Westing Miss Theresa Mettnle at her home of the South Blue. Abs. Carles Jetting corporate. Miss Saddle Quine lan of Pike street has returned home. Misses Cry Pye WE BAIL Chine and Alexsis Willis and Roxfond Nicholson were cues ib safety. Sunday afternoon at Marden Miss Minty and Rose Mindlisid of Winwood spent with athes AW bine. They left for Plonesdals where they will stay atbegiel Ule county tuts.
The article extols fine handkerchiefs from Ireland and Switzerland, praising drawn works, hematitched borders, and sheer linen. It notes hematitched styles outperform scalloped edges for durability, with prices from 25 to 75 cents and varied designs across vendors.
Bleached towels 17x24 inches and hemmed heavy back towels offered. Table linen includes strong silver-bleached goods 60 inches wide and 40 per yard, Irish patterns 69 inches wide, and fine damask options. Napkins include Scotch damask, 12 to 21 inches, priced per dozen in varied patterns.
Women can choose fine gloves beyond the $2.00 level with new styles like a heavy cape walking glove from top makers. Prices start at $1.50 to $2.00 per pair, with fall tones such as frost-rouge, risset, tan, oak tan, plus black and white Jonvin options in suede and grace.
In Olyphant the townsfolk report the quiet marriage of Miss Mow McNieol and Rieliee Thome. The bride wore a traveling dress of pire cloth with a hint of mite. The groom holds a public position and both plan to reside locally after the ceremony. A town dinner followed at the Baptist chapel with a menu including potatoes and bread.
Atrs isin Vall and danighitea visit Vall and Danighitea. Alles Stulio Bweeney stays with Miss Pranccis Abbott in Carbondale. Mrs. Marie DeVand of Berwick visits relatives in town. Miss Martin Stern attends Cyrhomdiale vieition on Saturday. Trogan and Edward Thubie scheduled to lose the football game at Stroatdsharg on Saturday.
A Dalton church hosts a hot chicken supper on Wednesday November 6. Ladies including Mrs. Tn WwW Novihiw and Mrs. Choonge Northup organize a commuter group to serve the parish, with vegetables, jellies, celery, and fruit desserts. Public is invited to attend this community event at the chapel with a varied menu and festive atmosphere.
The advertisement promotes house coats and bath robes with prices from five dollars for coats and four to twelve dollars for robes. It emphasizes early selection to avoid stock shortages and notes a fresh stock each season with a wide variety including unlined double-face woolens and lined options. The piece highlights growing demand among men for robes.
Cashmeres and Lansdownes promise a gay season with varied colors and improved making finishes. Lansdownes, a silk and wool fabric, costs $1.25 for 40 inches wide and is praised for its lustre from silk and Australian wool. Colors include red blue green brown tan gray old-rose and heliotrope.
Arold Wittelprovert notes rain coats brighten life by keeping wearers dry. This year supplies are steady despite prior shortages, with waterproofed fabrics like craven ete in good supply through makers’ favors. Sizes fit many, styles vary, pricing from fourteen to twenty five dollars.
Fashion writer notes Russian blouse suits lead the year with a loose blouse effect. Describes variations including blouse jackets with long skirts, capes, waist belts, embroidered collars, and pipe-stem silhouettes. Prices range from $18 to $100 across fabrics like London twine and light materials.
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