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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
The notice advertises a Halloween night event in Carbondale offering young people a wholesome celebration. Details are fragmentary but it suggests a safe, enjoyable program tomorrow evening in the Burke District with activities and company.
An early evening program in Carbondale features Halloween diversions and a fancy figure dance by club members under Prof William Collis. Dancing and the main finale will entertain patrons with a 75 cent admission.
A grand Republican rally in Carbondale Saturday night will feature Hon. Sereno E Payne chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and Major Everett Warren of Scranton as speakers. The event marks the first rally in Carbondale during the campaign and invites all citizens including women to attend the open house and hear speeches aimed at county candidates and the November election.
The Delaware and Hudson mines resume full time after a three-quarter shift, with orders to maximize coal output. Labor shortages persist at Hendricks and Carbondale Machine plants, forcing wage bumps to ten cents daily, while builders and contractors report the same staffing trouble. Forest City miners protest non union retention, with possible union action pending.
William McHale, once a Carbon dallan and step-brother of ex-Select Councilman Thomas Battle, returns to Carbondale after thirty years. He prospered in Utah owning mineral claims including the copper rich mine The Hired Girl. His westward rise began on the Union Pacific railroad, earning a modest fortune, and he now plans a brief stay with friends pleased by his good fortune.
The Susquehanna Transcript notes the first train of anthracite through Hills after the miners strike carries fifty seven cars over the Jefferson di Missep line since the stoppage ended.
The conductor Pay led the train as it reached the station on Saturday evening. The arrival occurred without fanfare, avoiding crowds and any hint of public celebration or disruption.
Rev F Ehinger announces a combined Reformation and Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Lutheran in Wilkes-Barre with sermons by Rev J Wy tindoelph Rev J Witke and Rev Behbends. Petersburg choir to perform and a silver coin collection to cover a bank note debt. members vote for one trustee in office. list of candidates J Brauel and Frank Rommelmyer. Wives may submit ten husbands votes.
A large labor demonstration honoring John Mitchell is planned with Carbondale locals of the United Mine Workers in line. Mechanics and trades unions allied with the Central Labor Union will join, though some local groups will march in other towns. Grand Marshal Harry Kerlis issues marching orders and lists attendees, divisions, and formation routes through Carbondale streets.
An advertisement urges pale girls to take Scott's Emulsion to improve blood color and appetite, promising better looks and bright manners as signs of health. It cites Scott & Bowns Chemlas and Pearl oi as the source.
Reader testimonial and advertisement tout Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims Bright s disease risk, lists numerous symptoms, and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
The excerpt describes a parade route and timing for John Mitchel day with Grand Marshal Murry Kerrns. Clergy from Carbondale respond to a organizers invitation, praising arbitration but denouncing intimidation and boycott tactics seen in the strike. They affirm labor welfare and religious restraint.
A Kansas City socialist, Frank F. O’Hare, drew sharp reactions in Carbondale at the Academy of Music while sharing the platform with J. W. Slaton of New Castle, PA. O’Hare attacked JP Morgan Rockefeller and the railroad president Baer for their attempts at earth ownership.
Mr O'Hare extols a revolutionary bonfire to destroy charter rights held by Morgan and Rockefeller and cheers socialism as the cure for all ills. Mr Slayton offers a conservative counterpoint outlining socialist arguments, while labeling O'Hare a self confessed radical.
William F. Frank of Stranton known as Bill Frang visited Carbondale yesterday in support of his independent bid for county commissioner. He was warmly greeted by many Carbondalians who gave encouragement and friendship.
Lawrence Malone and James Loughlin spent Monday in May sels woods beyond Farview searching for game. They found few trophies but did kill a raccoon.
The Carbondale Pennsylvania post office lists unread letters as of October 29 1902 for numerous individuals and firms including Rev C B Cartwright G W Cramer Jim Cramer Levi Gleason Dr T J Lamb Jermyn Electric Light Heat and Power Co Ada Dean Miss Jennie Barnhart Miss Maggie Dunn Miss Bridget Dain Miss Piorta Miss Evelyn Huston Miss Katie Stephens Miss Mamie Taylor Miss Mary Farrell Mrs George Kearney foreign Paull Sterson J H Thomas and the Postmaster.
Local items report welcome home for Mr and Mrs Charles Wedden Ehumphy at the Humphrey residence and a large crowd at Delaware water Hudson station. Includes notes on county commissioner candidates, bank official F A Judwin's business trip, Ella Spencer’s appendicitis recovery, and Job Moran leaving for mine work. Also mentions Miss Jean Hunter funeral attendees and staff moves in Carbondale.
A fragment notes a box label that includes the signature line for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet with the mark 2ic 6342 and related typography. The readable text is incomplete for full context.
Southern Railway offers Washington to New Orleans round trip at 27.00 with ten day validity from mileage date and a 50 cent deposit. Tickets may be extended to November 30 with business office deposits. Philadelphia rates set at 2 85 and other routes similarly discounted. Through Pullman sleeping cars from New York Philadelphia and Washington to New Orleans with dining car service. Charles L. Hopkins D P A will provide details.
The article extols Lakewood as a premier resort offering wide sport options and renowned hotels. It highlights golf and other activities, praising the pleasant ambiance and comprehensive guest comfort. New Jersey Central promotes the destination with a specially issued booklet from its New York passenger department.
Fragments indicate a property or item named Likewood is available for possession or inquiry, with request pending to contact for details. No full terms or context clearly stated in the readable text.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad markets a special $22.85 round trip to New Orleans for the American Bankers Association convention dates November 8 to 11. Tickets valid for travel to New Orleans on November 5 6 7, return within 10 days, with extensions possible at the New Orleans joint agent by November 1. Travel allowed on all trains except the Black Diamond Express.
An accident occurred near Jermyn Mayfield when a Hardware Merchant Hugin wagon team, left in charge of a boy, sped toward Jermyn. The team collided with an approaching streetcar, killing one horse and injuring others. Several local residents are listed as guests or involved, with a political note urging support for John B. Jordan for state senator.
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