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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
3
The G A R held services at the house and at Brookside Cemetery for Henry M Tuttle. Commander McComb led the procession and burial with full G A R honors as veterans paid final tribute.
Soldiers reported relief from indigestion afterPostum replaced coffee in Army messes for eight months. Sergeant in charge supervised a detachment and provided Postum to patients and families, with some praising the switch while others preferred coffee. The piece highlights a shift toward Postum amid wartime rations and dietary experiments.
A crowded crowd enjoyed the Ollie Halford show last night with the program featuring Women Against Woman, a revenge tale, and an evening bill of specialties. Tonight the film Woman Against Woman repeats and The City of New York is advertised as the next attraction as crowds filled the venue.
The funeral of the late Daniel Lof tus will leave 18 Sand atreet at o clock for a high mass of requiem at St Rose church and burial in St Rose cemetery. Services for Mrs Ann Judge also proceed this morning at St Rose church with a high mass of requiem at o clock and burial in St Rose cemetery.
The Common Council pushes the Barrett ordinance to provide more street lights while the Forbes damage suit against the city proceeds. The measure, with a $272 appropriation, advances after committee review and a call for settlement before the Monday trial date.
The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip at Berean Baptist will host its first monthly meeting and reception this evening with Music and refreshments. S. Pletcher Werburn of Scranton, president of the Baptist Social Union, will give an address. The social committee includes Cramer, Harelson, and Cartén. refreshments will be served by the committee with no women present.
Pain in the back signals potential kidney trouble and urine condition. Test by leaving urine 24 hours for sediment or cloudiness to gauge danger. Endorsed by F C Wilcox of Hartford and promoted Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidneys liver bladder rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation sold by druggists with trial sample offer.
Windsor hall hosts a Thursday evening meeting to discuss meter installation in stores hotels and homes inviting all users of lights to share views and possible concerted action. Miss Cora Morris Griffin to perform at Methodist church on Thanksgiving night.
A small fire broke out in the J. E. Brugler building on Lackawanna street due to a defective flue and was quickly extinguished. The blaze caused brief excitement as it adjoined the burned distillery. Mrs Iva Linderman reopened a millinery store in the Spitz building on Lackawanna street. An anniversary requiem mass will be held at St Patrick’s Church for the late Mrs William Aw ran. The Orpheus club met at Miss Kate Regan’s home and will meet next at Miss Sadie O Malley’s on Dunmore street. William Trealey has taken a clerk position at the West End hotel.
A two year old, Litihe Preahk Sisvo, underwent an intestinal hernia operation at the hospital and is recovering. Mrs. Tide Grandin, over 70, was discharged after a hospital stay. Mrs. Gaetan OwuiR, weakened by illness, shows improvement after treatment. Schoolboy Michine Dorkin, injured in a fall, displays remarkable bravery. Million of Cana street, whose eye was pierced by steel at work, is expected to retain sight after surgery by Dr De Fletcher with hope of full recovery.
Mehwaed FL Whines and T. D. Briggs visited Carbondale yesterday. Typhoid fever affected John Schuf, with nurse called. Fire Chief McNulty and John Robert spent time in the mountains. Hannah Tighe, hospital bound, shows strength gain. Walter Bennett family ill with typhoid. Mrs. Butterfield and Miss Stebbins visiting for winter. Miss Harriet Ward Scranton violinist returned home. John P. Cummings Olyphant deputy prothonotary was in town.
Mrs Curtis Moore of Lenoxville Susquehanna county died yesterday forenoon at Emergency hospital after weeks of peritonitis. She was 46, survived by her husband a Lenoxville farmer and one two year old child. Burial planned in Lenoxville.
An advertisement promises refunds from all druggists if Bramo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of 1 W. Groves and lists a 250 quantity.
At the Weld meeting in So. 2 school house Prof. H J Phillips was elected president and Miss Elisabeth Reinhardt secretary. Next meeting set for Friday at 4 PM. J Mairelough Jr. injured at the Greenwood No. 2 event. Taylor Hose Company held an important meeting at High Street. David Evans visiting the Davis home. William Williams called on friends in Wilkes-Barre. Taylor Social Club to meet at Weber's rack. Sons of Temperance visited Emblem division No. 57. Frank Dunestone Jr. injured at Pyne mine by a fall of top coal. Mrs. Frank Powell ill at Main Street. J B Moore and G L Vimiin serving as jurors.
A fragmented postal notice from November 1 lists numerous individuals including A J Cobb Lafayette Cobb Arthur Coates Peter Coggins George Hanford H Leadbetter Daniel Snyder and others. The text is damaged with many illegible surnames and misread lines.
An advertisement urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion for scrofula sores on children necks. It warns scrofula can lead to consumption and bills the product as an ounce of prevention. The notice lists Scott & Bowne at 429 Pearl Street, New York, as the source.
Peckville residents Mrs. William Allen visited relatives in Wilkes-Barre. George Weseult of Levant was a town visitor yesterday. Thompson & Keller will occupy the vacant space once held by We Are.
Justice of the Peter W Arnold called at Scranton yesterday. Local notes suggest nokl's office and supply sbatenly stands and plans to demolish buildings to make room for five two story structures on site win pool one. The venture is anticipated to bear good results.
A Greenwood area page records a surprise birthday for Miss Jenie Lovering at her Greenwood home on Monday Evening. It notes visits by Miss Lizale Davis of Latlin and Miss Florence Morton of Hyde Park with various local families. Mrs. Jacob Franch retires after a serious operation at Lackawanna hospital. Further items mention James Brown's Sunday visit with relatives and Glen Brown's hand injury.
A poverty party is planned at the MK for Phiuredas evening to aid the church. Attendees may join a dinner and music by the Choral choir of Fchanton. special Thanksgiving services are scheduled at Melo church next Bayduw morning.
Fragmentary notes recall Tom Ryder of Scranton seen in Wisconsin last week and plans to serve dinner in church parlors during Thoughtfulness Day events.
A long readable fragment discusses religious giving contradicting claims of decline. It references the Wellwood valley promoters, Canadian Methodists, and the Presbyterian and Episcopalian groups, noting large funds and secretive ambitions. The piece mentions a push to extend religion at home and abroad and hints at monetary targets and backlash.
Fragmented OCR text mentions church activities and open land with unclear context. Preserve readable entities while noting the garbled phrasing. No clear event or date available from the fragment.
Announcement notes a special Thanksgiving Day round trip from Wilkes-Barre to New York City priced around 4.55 dollars. Details list travel dates, exemptions for certain trains, and contact points at Lehigh Valley offices for tickets and arrangements.
The city presents busy theatres, new merchandise, and varied sights from Harlem to Bronx Park. Visitors find theatres, stores, and weather along Central Avenue and Morton Street appealing, with excursions noted for November travel and city amusements.
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