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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
2
In Sunbury the Enghts of Pythas voted Carbondale as the choice for the state convention. Citizens who supported the project praised Common Councman W. H. Masters for his leadership. The campaign unfolded under discouraging circumstances, yet supporters claim Masters fulfilled his promise.
W. F. Masters, chairman of Common Council, is praised for tenacity and leadership in Carbondate and Reading. He is recognized as Republican leader, secretary of the Knights of Pythias in Carbvendale, deputy grand chancellor, and a well connected figure whose influence spans city and state circles.
Common Cornelman Robert Whit Held and Mrs Whitheld mourn a seven year old daughter Marilla typhoid fever is severe with high fever. Nurse Miss Jenkins cares for her. Mrs Kennedy and Miss Kennedy of South Main face typhoid but improve. Miss Shannon weak with little chance of recovery. Walter Pletcher improves from bronchitis. Family and friends await full recovery.
W T Kennedy's team defeated BF Stoutmeen's shop hands 10 to 0 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Park. The program featured additional sport events alongside the baseball game.
The Holy Name society of St Joseph’s held its semi annual reception last evening. Members gathered in the basement of St Rose hall before marching in a body to the church. Several hymns were sung and Rev. Father O'Donnell of Olyphant preached an eloquent sermon about the society as a fruit of the recent ATELION.
The article notes growth linked to Father T. J. Coffey and V. G. within the congregation, highlighting increased numbers and influence of the spiritual program.
A roaming band of gypsies toured Archbald and nearby towns led by a Cape Horn contingent. The six wagons, containing storefront signs like People’s Grocery and Neapolitan Ice Cream, drew wary spectators as law officers supervised the procession through Carbondale toward Potts Hole fame.
M J Horan of the West Side, a well known Carbondalian and former president of the Clerks union, has gone to New York to work as window dresser for Saranoff the hatter at Broadway and Twenty Ninth Street. His departure is mourned by many friends who praise his skill shown at Singer's Park Clothing House. Dominick Larkin of Carbondale succeeds him at Collins Clothing in Scranton.
An outhouse beyond No 1 breaker of the Delaware and Hudson caught fire around 10 PM Saturday. Fire officials found no sign of active flame at arrival after a long response, but the shed was probably destroyed before the box reached. Poor hydrant coverage and weak fire protection were noted in the area.
The Katherine Rober company presents a week of opera with ambitious titles including Madame Sans Gene Lady of Quality and Dr Bull. Press notices praise the troupe as it continues its road program praised for abundant scenery and strong performances.
An article outlines Pennsylvania game seasons for various species including deer elk quail turkey and ducks with dates ranging from October to December and a limit allowing two deer per hunter in November. It notes many changes and state law variability affecting protection periods.
Joseph A. Burke acted as usher at the Scranton wedding of Miss Frances Isabelle Mellon and Francis J. McAndrew held Saturday morning. Attending from this city were Misses Libble O'Boyle Mary J Kurke Elizabeth Kurke and May L Moffit.
Berean Baptist to host Old Folks day with Rev Dr Whalen delivering a morning sermon. Carriages will be provided for those unable to reach the church on foot.
Jermyn Mayfield borough council ordered payments for labor and police salaries and referred the water bill for investigation. A Galla gher damage suit release was filed, and witnesses were to be lined up for Archbald proceedings. Property owners must repair sidewalks or face liability. Local residents report illnesses and social notes from Ocean Grove and Scranton Lyceum events.
An ad touts a year long meat and vegetable diet as a fast ration for one man, noting some fail to gain weight due to defective digestion. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a tissue building aid and offers to send a sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy praised by Rev Mr Weisley of St Paris Ohio for kidney liver and bladder relief and for stopping nightly urination. WEISLEY notes four life insurers approved after treatment. Sample bottles offered by mail from Rondout New York with regular one dollar bottles available at druggists.
A West Mayfield resident has developed into typhoid fever, impacting local health monitoring and prompting calls for precautionary measures. Public health officials advise awareness of symptoms and hygiene to prevent spread.
The funeral for Sarah Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor of Dunmore Street, was conducted at the family home by Rev James Iley of the Primitive Methodist church and followed by interment in Union cemetery. Bauer's Thirteenth Regiment band held an open air concert at the Mahon house veranda Saturday evening.
An old advertisement promises refunds if Laxative Bromo Qu nine tablets fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of I. W. Grove, underscoring authenticity and trust in the product.
The Taylor school board paid September salaries and appointed W H Thomas as borough music director. Miss Mackenzie resigned from Pyne school while Colonel KE Hy Ripple donated sixty history volumes. Odd Fellows and Masons installed officers. Local funerals, socialistic lectures, and upcoming matches fill the week with many residents attending regional events.
Stockholders met in Masonic hall Friday and elected directors for the coming year. P J Horan is named president with P E Swarts as vice president and Dan Powell as secretary. Several officers were chosen as the organization plans to begin business around January 1 with location decisions to be settled at the next meeting.
Residents return to Englewood after weeks visiting relatives on Drinker Street. Deputy inspectors from Bucks County guest of fellow official. School board backs a steady month one with 1000 students enrolled, attendance near 2 percent. Salary requests from two teachers and minor bond issue update noted alongside sermons and council talks.
A private military academy near the Hudson recalls Governor Craie of Massachusetts as a modest youth. A student named Robert is asked who governs his state and replies he does not know, only learning later his father is the governor. The anecdote, cited by the New York Times, highlights irony and family pride.
The New Jersey Central offers a model travel experience with well kept stations polite staff and cars with ample light and carpeted aisles. Its hourly service between New York and Philadelphia runs on the hour both directions and connects to Baltimore Washington and the west via the royal value line with the finest day trains. A free pamphlet from the General Passenger Department in New York City details the advantages and can be requested by mail.
Special round trip tickets to Washington for the 36th Annual G A R encampment, Oct 6 to 11, from Scranton at 7.75 fare. Sale Oct 4 to inclusive, return by Oct ber 11. Extension to Nov 5 possible with ticket deposit and 10 cent fee. Stopovers allowed at Baltimore Philadelphia and one other en route. Details from Lackawanna railroad local ticket agent.
For the Grand Army National Encampment in Washington the Lehigh Valley Railroad sells special round trip tickets at 0.75, valid October 4, 5, 6 and 7 with return to October 31, excluding Black Diamond Express. Return extension to November 3 may be obtained by deposit in Washington October 7 to 14 with a 10 cent fee.
Special excursion fares to Portland Maine and return offered via the Lehigh Valley Railroad on account of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Tickets valid for travel on selected routes with extensions possible. Philadelphia area purchase points listed with dates and conditions.
Special tickets offered for National Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion in Chicago Illinois with round trip fares from Scranton at 18.00 and other routes paying 12.0 or 13.30 depending on chosen line. Tickets valid October 6 and 7 with return by October 11 and limited return dates noted. Consult ticket agents for details.
Chicago hosts the National Encampment Union Veteran Legion from October 8 to 11 with special round trip tickets. One way fare for the round trip plus $1.00, sales October 5 to 7, good going October 5 6 7 and return by October 16.
The Southern Railway issues a season 1902 03 illustrated volume titled Hanging and Fishing in the South describing prime game and fishing locales and outlining state game laws in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Georgia Alabama Tennessee Mississippi. Copies available from Charles J. Hopkins District Passenger Agent Southern Railway No 17 god with return by October.
A September overview of late blooming flora notes the predominance of composite flowers such as goldenrods asters and sunflowers. It highlights Frances fringed gentian stiff gentian and closed gentian with damp ground Jerusalem artichoke blue and white asters and witch hazel brightening fall meadows and woodlands.
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