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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
2
The Carbondale area observes a very dry Sunday with minimal activity at saloons. Police Chief McAndrews warns saloonkeepers to avoid disturbances while Mayor ONeill and Rev Whalen discuss enforcement. Arrests and warnings follow, signaling stricter observance of new public order.
Attorney H C Butler argues the Carbondale Poor District election to appoint a tax collector was legal. He cites lack of prescribing method and references a prior legal decision as supporting authority while noting the council acted in a lawful manner and the vote met in a full meeting.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Emile Wiessen and a Sulem avenue harbor, discussing applicants and compressed adhesive devices. The text is inconsistent and references compressed air systems, rubber logs, and spravling the fee with an aftershave lotion, yielding no clear event, date, or outcome.
A Shaniko Oregon man recounts years of headaches and nervousness from strong coffee while in South America. He cites his wife’s switch to Postum Food Coffee, noting his headaches and nervosity vanished after starting Postum and that his wife’s constipation improved as well.
Nielsen becomes the first in Carbondale to use a modern head hair blowing device, replacing slow fanning and slapping methods. The new tool speeds grooming and amuses patrons with its efficiency.
Carbondalians and students report amusing incidents about anthracite coal shortages. Notes describe a jewelry store lock chain guarding a fake coal stake, placards claiming supply control, and lawyers collecting “coal” pins. Dealers moved coal can’t. Prices rose from 4 to 7.40, while shipments continued from the mountains to Honesdale.
Four octogenarians joined in the Berean Baptist Church Old Folks Day service held yesterday. Rev W P Ginow and Rev W Chow chaired the program while deacons Justin Dustin Stome Purple Moon Howell and others spoke in a reverent ceremony.
W T Dale, who left Carbondale at the end of the Civil War era and later settled in North Dakota, visited Carbondale on Saturday. He has prospered since leaving this region and now serves as postmaster in a Dakota town named Mellette. He wore the blue in Civil War hostilities.
A Grand Army of the Republic member travels to Carbondale for a national encampment. He plans to visit his early years’ scenes, spend a brief visit with friends, then proceed by stage to Revel to see his sister Mrs Henry Bennett.
Miss May Wood of Terrace street marries Chaves Whitelock of Belmont street at Hancock Nevada. Rev. Haynes officiates as the couple, unattended, begin life together after brief visits to New York and Havre de Grace. The bride hails from Montour Falls New York and has many friends in Carbondale while the groom, a roadmaster’s son and prominent Odd Fellow, is a Carbondale High School graduate of 1904. They plan to reside with the bride’s sister on Terrace street.
Patrick Linnen former No 1 colliery foreman of the Delta Wheated Paxson district died at his Gordon Avenue home at 4 am Saturday after three weeks of illness. Born in the city forty six years ago he spent his entire career here and was a devout St Rose church member. He is survived by his wife and eleven children Mrs F Judge John Edward Putelek Frank Joseph Alice Mary Kitty Josephine Annie Binnen aloof this city two brothers and three sisters.
A huge cabbage weighing 26 pounds 1 ounce won prizes at the Hall brothers display. Grown on the Hollenback farm, the big leafed vegetable was praised by Mr Evans and other growers for its size and quality.
Mrs Electa Snyder widow of Henry Snyder funeral services were held Saturday at the home of her daughter on Linecelt avenue conducted by Rev A F Chiffee of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Interment followed at Maplewood cemetery with pallbearers named. The obsequies of Patrick Tawny were held Saturday morning at St Rose church with high mass by Rev George Dixon. He delivered an eloquent eulogy and the body was laid to rest at St Rose cemetery with pallbearers listed.
In a tightly contested Alin field clash the Swiftwinds upset Cottage Athletic Club 4 0. Captain Monaghan led a disciplined attack while Nealon McHale and McGarry anchored the stingy defense. The only score came on a six minute drive finishing with a McHale TD.
The local office of the National Express company handled an unusual elk head shipment. The mounted head, with its large antlers, measured 9 feet overall and was described as a splendid taxidermy specimen. It was shipped from San Francisco California to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, with express charges totaling 28.75 dollars.
M. J. Horan, recently resigning from Singer's Park clothing house to join Saranoff the hatter as window decorator in New York, visited his West Side parents for the weekend. He returned to the metropolis last evening. Friends in Carbondale look for his advancement and welcome the favorable word.
Joseph Mannion, the truant officer of the Carbondale school district, has been seriously ill for several days with typhoid fever. His temperature rose to 104 degrees, though yesterday symptoms abated and there is hope the illness has been checked.
A diphtheria case is reported to Secretary J Russell Shepherd of the board of health. Patient is Leona Roemmelmyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Roemmelmyer of Birkett Street.
James Thompson Jr who closed his restaurant in this city weeks ago due to a coal strike has found new work in Scranton as the day chef at the Commerceil, one of the Electric Chief’s busiest restaurants. Patrons are assured of appetising dishes with Jimmie at the gas stove.
Ernest Yarrington fell ill while at work in the Locomotive shops on Saturday and had to retire for the day. He is expected to resume work this morning.
The Burly Boys defeated Carbondale High School’s second team in a rough contest on Sam s's Meld Saturday morning. They shut out Dmigh school buffers Te) The Burly lids prepare for their next opponent whenever convenient.
Whitney Heans, a South Malm Street meat dealer, purchased an immense cabbage last week that he regards as a local record. The item stands as a noteworthy oddity in Carbondale news.
Miss Bertha Hathaway entertained the Young Lindies Cooking club at her Salem avenue home Friday evening. Prof. A Wilson Geary has recovered enough to attend at the High school. John Moran and wife from Kingston moved to the Moon house on South Church street. Their son William Moran, barber on South Main street, has lived here for years. Mrs. A E Isgar of River street has been homebound two weeks with illness, improved recently though typhoid fever is suspected earlier.
A vintage ad praising Scott's Emulsion as a fat rich digestible nourishment for those exposed to cold and physical strain. It targets those thin or wasting and notes physicians prescribe it and an offer to sample a bottle. The copy mentions Esquimo and lumbermen as examples of cold workers.
The funeral for Wiatie, daughter of Mrs. Champion of West Mayfield, occurred yesterday afternoon at home with Rev. M D Fuller officiating. A small cortege followed to the cemetery including Sunday School members and several floral tributes. The article lists attendees from Carbondale and Scranton among others.
Thomas F. Hore died at his home Oo Rulemalveet Saturday afternoon after an illness of several days. Local officials noted the death occurred at L360 welock and extended condolences to family and friends.
A local obituary notes a well known valley resident who died recently. He is survived by his aged mother and brothers John of Phoenix Barney Lawrence Edward and Michael. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 10 am. Additional town items include Henry Stirn of Carbondale visiting and Miss Hattie Myers recovery from illness. Cora Miller of Carbondale visits relatives. John P. Kearney calls on Mayfield. Dr J Jenking of Jermyn visits.
The funeral for the late John Vans was held yesterday afternoon from his sister Mrs. Charlotte Pettigrew’s Delawire street home. Rev. George Hague led services with hymns, a large attendance present. Remains taken to Union cemetery for burial. Pallbearers named D J Coleman T J Thomas William Waitkins Edward Williams John FF Jones Charles Thomas. Forty Hours devotion to begin next Sunday at St Patrick's church with a Mass at 5 o'clock and Holy Name society to receive communion. Borough council to meet this evening. Various local residents noted as visitors and guests in the area.
A surprise party celebrated Master Edward Sullivan on his tenth birthday at High street with many young friends attending. Refreshments were vetoed and attendees included Misses Tillie Evans Mabel Prestwood Edith Swarts Len Berger Marion Davis Modwitt Hughes Aladwin Davin Sarah Wyuns Mame Owens Idi Minelae Bessie Ella Mary Sullivan and others and Masters Willie Prestwood Albert Welsensluh Leyshon Hughes Thomas Phillips Jenkin Frank Davis John Bert Gowens Morris Evans and John Sullivan. Mrs David Evans of Shamokin has returned home after visiting town friends. The funeral of the late Midward Ap-
Fragmented OCR text appears to list multiple names and firms with unclear roles. Mentions Cheney & Co VToloula, Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale, Hullsitary Chief, and various garbled phrases. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
Plenap of Old Torge died Saturday with services at the horse and burial at Forest Home cemetery. Knights of Pythias from Moosic attended the funeral. Nearby residents and visitors gathered in town, including the Watkins and Richards families, Miss Harris and Miss Owens, and others who visited Peckville and Belle/*Cirbondale*/ area contemporaries.
Reported incidents include a Market Street football drive where William Towles was jumped by two assailants and severely injured, a West Slide house owned by Patrick Evans destroyed by fire with residents evacuated a day earlier, and local obituaries noting Helen Scott’s death. Coroner proceedings and medical care details are recorded, with doctors Malton Scranton and Wilegon Moosic among the attending. James Conklin of Lincoln, Neb., visiting John Kissinger, is among locals reflecting on former life.
A crowd from Thornhupsl gathered during the Weeks to hear Joseph Lavelle on South Serapiion. The South Seranton football tent defeated Archbald on Archbild grounds yesterday. The United Mile Workers of Anperioa will hold a disposal meeting this evening at Mt. Jive tat AM.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person named Wimmers Frueola moving through towns including Scranton and Port Ethan, with periods of absence in Vermont and other vague locations. The text ends abruptly with incomplete place names and dates, offering no clear event or outcome.
After a four month stay abroad he was transferred to the Philippines for nineteen months. He received an honorable discharge on Navy day in 1901. His father John Getts initially did not recognize him until told his identity. He has been working at Suco since returning and boards with his father at Hotel Wimmers. Mention of Mrs. W. J. Emery and Mrs. Barclay visiting friends in Canaan Moscow and Providence. rains damaged buckwheat, with many acres sprouting in the shock.
Sheriff John W. Giray held sales at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon. Edward S S Hinds, Republican candidate for sheriff, campaigned in Tunkhannock. A petition seeks Charles P. Melsown as overseer of the poor to fill a vacancy after Nath aniel A. Melsown's death. A new creamery building by the river nears construction after stone work completion. Victobar court opens at noon. Mrs. Frances Boardman moves to the former Presbyterian parsonage on Putnam Street.
Announcement for National Went's Christian Temperance Union supporters offers special Lehigh Valley Railroad fares. Tickets sold on October 14 to 16 with extension by deposit. fares from Beranton range from 5 to 290 dollars depending on route. Ticket agents are advised for details.
The New Jersey Central sells excursion fares to New York area stations at four dollars and thirty five cents with tickets valid October 1 through October 18. Tourist travel permitted on all trains, with reservations through agent R. Bwisher in Boston.
The National Carriage Viewers' Protevbye Association announces a Philadelphia sale by New Jersey Central Railroad. Round trip tickets from Scranton are four dollars and four cents. tickets go on sale October 18 and are valid for return until October 22.
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