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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
6
Town traders pledge to close their stores at 8 oclock every evening except Saturdays and the first ten days of the month. Retail groups report principal workers urging prompt closures while others may join the movement as part of a summer savings drive.
The funeral for the late Sarah J. Kennigan was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mire Juli Quinn on Prive Tire. Pallbearers included grandsons Thames, James Quad Nan, Man Quinnan, James Henni Gon, Wide OF Tiara and Thomas Date. Burial followed at Cythediml cemetery.
The Canela news item notes James A Hawhese is scheduled to receive something at a stated time, with the entry appearing in local columns. The OCR text is fragmented but indicates a note about a person and a time reference.
The text touts a steam sponge process for fabrics used in tailor made gowns. It claims old materials shrink and show shiny patches, but the new steam treatment makes cloth spot proof and shrink resistant without harming the fabric. Customers pay nothing for the free steaming service.
A London style notice touts a wide range of dress fabrics and fabrics by the yard. It advertises fine choices in fancy dress goods with vivid colors and current designs, promising satisfactory values and attention to quality.
Harriet Chamberlin widow of Albert Chamberlin died Saturday at her home 148 Jefferson Ave. She had lived in New York since 18. She engaged in religious work and was active in Penn Avenue Temple church. Funeral from Chamberlin residence today at 8 with private interment Forest Hill cemetery. Also notes death of Mrs. Martin Cablin’s daughter of Cherry Street with funeral arrangements to Mineola cemetery.
A testimonial from Marg Carpenter of Baconym New York praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving a severe female weakness with head and stomach symptoms and dizziness. She says her daughter also improved after using the product and notes over eighty thousand similar letters received in 1807 as proof of the remedy’s effectiveness.
Morning services at St Patrick’s Catholic Church at 9 o clock with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Notices mention visitors traveling to New York and Wales, exams at Baltimore Medical College, lodge officer installations, social events, and club meetings in Fifteenth ward. Local residents from North Main avenue to Philadelphia are listed among visitors and travels.
North Scranton notes record Rev William Whidgar delivering his farewell sermon at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church. He is slated for transfer after five years in charge as the Wyoming conference meets this week. Easter oratorio by the choir delighted worshippers with solos by Professor and Mrs J Haydn and John T Evans.
The funeral for Mary Mul chrome, 1h year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Mul chrome of Rinsane street, was held this afternoon at 2 94 o'clock with interment in Cathedral cemetery. The Green Midge Machine Shops on East Market Street report increased work.
An ad touts GRAIN-O as a safe coffee substitute for children and adults. It claims the drink mimics mocha flavor and is made from pure grains, inviting readers to buy at all grocers.
Mrs Emma Shaughnessy of 1296 Remington Ave testifies of five years back pain and sleepless nights. She credits Downe Kidney Pills with relief and warns against substitutes. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY selling at 30 cents as sole US agents under the Doan’s name.
Easter Sunday was observed across South Scranton churches with special music and thronged services. At St John’s choir under Miss Kate M Reardon led the music. Rev Fe Melley preached after the sermon.
The funeral for Mrs. Michael Durkin proceeded from the Pittston avenue residence yesterday afternoon. The cortege reached St John’s Church at 2 pm for services and burial followed in Cathedral cemetery. The Dippre infant son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Dippre also had a service from their Alder street home and was interred in Pittston avenue cemetery.
A long, garbled draft details additions to a baseball roster with mentions of Mike Dolor Dick Kenvesly and Keow Nellie Daleits with Newark, plus plans for uniforms and a possible week delay in start of season. Multiple names and places appear, including Scranton and Peaster Eagles.
The Patriotic Guards will conduct a stoned ball at Muste hall this evening. The Junger Maennerchor met yesterday with many in attendance as preparations begin for a grand concert and ball set for April 84. Camp No 430, Patriotic Order Lone of America, will meet in regular session. Also this evening Misa Lena Motter of Pittston Avenue visits Elmira. Louis Gscheidhe of Company 1T Fifteenth Infantry, now stationed in Cuba, spends a furlough at his parents home. he is the son of Patrolman Gacholdle of this side.
The article surveys Pacific routes from Hawaii to Tahiti and Samoa, noting tropical climates and naval ties. It discusses Dutch Sumatra and British Borneo as gateways to Asia, describing natives, headhunters, and Rajah Brooke era Sarawak as examples of distant Pacific cultures.
The notice advertises pea delivery at 1.25 dollars per ton to South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Orders should be addressed to J. T. Blarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave with phone 6683.
Mixe Norahouner of Maine admired by Miew Winifred Micains. Mrs Marky Walsh dies and funeral planned. Luke Conner of Plairsville visits town. Minatka Dergenines social at Mainemeet hall. Mrs Poto McCullill hosts gathering. Joan Nalin and Toros Cosme noted. interment set for Minooka location with services next morning.
Misses Krdee and Atti Jenkins from Stimte furg Normal school spent Easter Sunday with Neami Mee Ko and family in Capen avenue. Mie Vite Pavilion from Washington avenue returns from a visit with Brook Inn friends. A church social is planned in the Chinese parlor tomorrow by Coen Ridge Presbyterlander. Fraph and Hater Watts will depart for Washington DC. George Gileon of Brown Lumen company is in New YorkCity with Easter builders. Mier Haale Toby plans a quiet visit with friends in Forest City.
The Sprauted team 41 directors and stockholders gathered this morning at Hoo’vlock with manager J Brooks and Clymer. The lineup features Nicol, Collitiewvr, and Ketoham. Collitiewvr’s last scare ended with a strong finish at Cleveland while Ketel showed as a reliable hitter in limited action. Villa Nova college defeated Jefferson Medical. Dick Nallin centered the field for Villa Nova and drew attention alongside Manley and Joe Weir. The season opens with high expectations for local baseball.
An OCR damaged notice states belief in a product Hall's Catarth Cure offered by Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It includes vague claims of reliability and personal testimonials, mentioning family pills and business transactions without clear details or dates.
Plans by Pennsylvania Coal Company to expand No 4 colliery in Dunmore Borough include new machinery, conveyors, and patent pickers. The plant will shut down indefinitely for improvements. Longtime car builder B C King resigns. William Miller named successor.
The list shows letters returned for non- collection at the period ending April H. Names include Courtright Clifford Demapsey Flanagan Keet Hill Giridy Griffin Madison avenue Pearl Bell Grant Millson avenue Mire Mowat Gravalli Green Ridge Madison Heckian Moore McHate Clay avenue Pine street Powell Ridgeway Rutty Steel Quincy avenue Foreign Matyovika Swinke Bakin Fiankra Pidan Hail Janos Migllicoo Lebertone.
At the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday morning the Sunday school led services with Thomas Henwood and Superintendent Powell. Easter morning features included a program titled Immortality and Light by Kirk Mackanut Miles. Rev. Vanheft preached The Resurrection of Christ in the evening. Dudley Street Baptist held an elaborate program with Rev. Lo Kreamer delivering Joy of the First Foster and Where Art Thou. WL of Cibbons preached Christ’s Victory and Ours with Satisfied as the evening text. Tripp Avenue Christ Church Sunday school ran the morning service. A new pastor is expected soon to fill the pulpit.
New office quarters for the O. J. Johnson Hore Company are nearing completion at Grove Street. A new two story building on a plot owned by the firm is rapidly taking shape and should be ready for occupancy by May 1. The new facilities will replace the old barracks now in use and will relieve crowded fire stations nearby.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union holds a meeting in the Sunday school rooms of the Methodist church this Friday at 8 o'clock. Details mention social events by local dancing classes and community gatherings with officers set to be elected at the church trustees meeting.
The piece records social acquaintances in Jermyn and notes career changes. Ambroae Byrne has accepted a position in the treasurer’s department of the Colliery Engineer Company. A. J. Vantell plans to attend a Methyutt Episcopal church conference in Owege. Mr. Herne has left the Pennsylvania Coal Company to become a shipping clerk, with well wishers praising his future prospects.
Pierce’s Market lists fresh produce including strawberries tomatoes cucumbers lettuce radishes celery spinach cauliflower and potatoes plus Brussels sprouts and poultry. It offers fresh and salt water fish and smoked fish with oysters clams scallops and e humps and sells creamery butter new laid eggs and godds at reasonable prices with prompt delivery.
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