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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1900

Page

5

Poor Board Meeting Reprimands Attorney for Absence

The Oty board held a regular session with McCabe presiding and all members present except Cook. Bills for outdoor relief and farm supplies were approved, and Beckley notes on the Murray property deed were discussed before adjourning after tax expense talks.

Oty McCabe Cook Lynch Danville Carbondale AW. McDonald David James John G. Evans John McCabs Bunnell Burke Do. Devine Woodworth Doughertes and Martin S. W. Reynolds Cassie McHale John Mors G. Pugnano A. Rivenburg Lapin Viens Vewens Mills Brothers James Rutherford Bell & Brown Robinson Plank J. A. Lunney M. Ay Russell Jones Brothers Fowler Steam Mill A. EF. Tiffany Harry Morgan Bevan Williams Laynch Murray I. Moon

Pleasant Evening Reception At Miss Utleys Belmont Street Home

A large crowd of young ladies and gentlemen from the city attended a reception hosted by Miss Emma J. Utley at 41 Belmont Street with Miss Tiley assisting in greetings. The evening featured dancing music and social diversions followed by a midnight collation. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Dilby and son Aubrey Mr and Mrs George Crosby and son Muir Mrs Charles Harris and numerous Misses and Messrs from local and surrounding towns.

Emma J. Utley Belmont Street Miss Tiley Grace Simrell Ruth Diltz Kathryn Solomon Albert Dilby Aubrey George Crosby Muir Harry Stephens Charles Harris Ruth Dilts Hagel Simrell Clara Arthur Anna Henderson Moll Solomon Anna Perry Eizabeth Perry Mary Berule Lena Utley Ruth Harris Lillie Walble Antoinette Wilble Messrs Jasper Warren Joseph Utley John Moytes Grant Welle Alva Morgan Hloruce Shorts Wallace Snyder Charles Evans William Stephens George Eaton Charles Chubb Fred Winfield Ella Crosby Wyoming Annabella Gardner Clifford Arthur Roe Mayfield

The Last Session of the Teachers Institute

Yesterday the local teachers concluded the final session of the institute after five days of lectures. Lectures by out of town experts ran about forty minutes each, leaving teachers weary yet appreciative of the knowledge gained.

Teachers’ Institute Yestordias Edson Fin

Historical narrative and school week closing remarks noted

A fragmented historical talk continues from Tincolin’s era to today with installments on political parties. Superintendent Coughlin spoke on Culture of the Will. Miss Agnes McMollan addressed memory gems for children and shared Lincoln’s letter to a mother who lost five sons. School houses will reopen with children’s voices and teachers returning to work.

Ished ‘Hia Tincolin Coughlin Agnes McMollan Lincoln Jetter

Thanksgiving Dinners Mark City Family Reunions

Numerous Thanksgiving gatherings filled Thursday as local nurses, alumni, and many families hosted dinners at homes and the Emergency hospital alumni event. Notable households listed include the Couch, Humphrey, Crane, Jadwin, and Mills families with wide Scranton and Carbondale ties.

Ten Nights in a Barroom at Grand Opera House

Booth Milton’s grand scenic production of Ten Nights in a Barroom screens at the Grand Opera House Saturday December 1. The company profiles a Columbia band and symphony arches with striking scenery and a mix of comedy pathos and adventure. Noon and 7 pm band concert. matinee 2:15 pm reserved seats 20 cents.

Booth & Milton Grand Opera House Columbia Band Symphony

Miner Edward Brown Crushed at Richmondale Colliery

Edward Brown, a miner at the Richmondale colliery, was seriously injured yesterday morning when a rock fall crushed him. He was rushed to Carbondale hospital in critical condition but later reported to be improving and in satisfactory condition.

Edward Brown Richmondale Ele Carbondale Hospital Hos Pital

Newell Van Bergen Hosts Holiday Euchre Party

Newell Van Bergen entertained friends at his parents home 50 River Street with a Progressive Euchre party last evening. Refreshments were served after the games and Van Bergen, a Lehigh University student, will return to campus Monday.

Newell van Bergen Robert van Bergen River Street van Bergen Lehigh University

Anniversary Quietly Marked by School Board President

Prof. H. J. Hockenberry and his wife observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Thursday in a subdued manner. No celebration was held, though the couple rightly marked the milestone they have shared through many life events.

H. J. Hockenberry

Local Fraternal Meetings Listed for Tonight

Meetings tonight include Cumbrian Lodge No. 68 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Division No 18 Ancient Order of Hibernians Court Gallen Eagle No 14 Foresters of America Diamond Lodge No 26 Shield of Honor in widespread fraternal gatherings.

Cumbrian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Pellows Ancient Order of Hibernians Court Gallen Foresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Parsons to Speak at First Congregational Sunday

At the First Congregational church tomorrow Mr Hy A Parsons of Scranton will speak in the morning and evening. The evening sermon titled Divine Truth will be illustrated with crayon sketches. A cordial welcome awaits you.

Hy.a. Parsons Scranton

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Activities Schedule

Trinity church at 1h River street with Rev. St A Sawyer lists service times morning prayer and sermon 8 am Holy communion 1:80 oclock evening prayer and sermon 7 30 Sunday school 12 m and lectures Thursday 7 pm weekly meetings for Sunday school teachers Friday evening Trinity guild Tuesday evening Ladies guild Wednesday afternoon

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church River Street St. A. Sawyer Holy Communion Trinity Guild Ladies’ Guild

First Methodist Episcopal-North Church Service Times

Rev A I F Chaffee presides at the First Methodist Episcopal North Church on Church Street near Salem Avenue. Residence listed as 76 Terrace Street. Sunday services at 10 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Junior league at 3 p m and Senior league at 4 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock.

First Methodist Episcopal North Church Street Salem Avenue A. IF. Chaffee Terrace Street

Berean Baptist Church Service Schedule

Berean Baptist Church at Lincoln Avenue and North Church Street led by H. J. Whalen D D pastor lists Sunday services at 10 80 98 a m and 7 30 p m midweek Thursday 7 40 p m Young People Society meets 6 40 p m on Sunday Junior Society meets 2 40 p m Sunday school at 2 am Communion will be administered in the morning and preaching in the evening.

Berean Baptist Church Lincoln Avenue North Church Street H. J. Whalen D. D Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Society of Christian Endeavor

Local Church Services At Rev Charles Leee Parish

North Church street near Salem avenue hosts Rev Charles Leee pastor with residence at 66 North Church street. Sunday services at 10 00 am and 7 30 pm weekly prayer meeting Thursday evening at 730.

North Church Street Salem Avenue Charles Leee

Rev William A Brown to Preach After Sunday School

The Rev William A Brown of Arnot Pa will deliver a sermon following the Sunday school services in the afternoon.

William A. Brown Arnot

South Church Schedule Preaches by Rev D C Phillips Hyde Park

Sunday services at 10.90 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Mid week service Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Rev D C Phillips of Hyde Park will preach in the morning at 1090. After church communion will be administered.

South Church Street Ninth Avenue D.C. Phillips Hyde Park

First St Pauls Lutheran Welcomes New Church Year

Sabbath school and worship services on Sunday mark the opening of the new church year at First St Pauls Lutheran on Church Street led by Rev I Ehinger and Rev Conrad. Thursday evening address praised by attendees during services in their hearts and homes.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Church Street I, Ehinger Lord Jesus Christ Conrad

Church of St Rose de Lima North Service Schedule

Church on North Church Street opposite Park Place lists Rev. Thomas F Coffey as rector with assistants Rev John Dixon and Rev Walter Gorman. Sunday masses at 7, 8, 9, and 10:30 a.m. plus Sunday school at 2 p.m.

Telephone exchanges expanding in several towns

The company installs two phones in Pockville to be connected soon. A switchboard for Jermyn Archbald Mayfield and Mayfield borough should be up in a week. An exchange will be fitted for Binkely Olyphant and Dickson City. The pole One will be completed to Scranton tonight.

Pockville Jermyn Archbald Mayfield Mayfield Borough Binkely Olyphant Dickson City Scranton

Obituary of J. B. Robertson Wayne County resident

J B Robertson aged 68 of Wayne County died last evening at his home 14 Wayne county He is survived by a widow nine children including J K FR N Ed G and William Robertson and Mrs Charles Vincent Mrs John Sporer and Mrs Dietz of Wayne County and son George He was a German Catholic church member in Honesdale Three sisters Mrs Leonard Sloan Mrs Maury Swingle and Mrs Maggie Ammon Also a long illness with dropsy and rheumatism The funeral will likely be Sunday afternoon.

J. B. Robertson J. K FR. N. Ed. G Willam Robertson Charles Vincent Wayne County Texas Township John Sporer Dietz

Miss Maggie Blair Dies in Harrisburg at 65

Miss Maggie Blair sister of Bryce R Blair of this city died at her Harrisburg home on Thursday aged 65. Her remains were brought here yesterday on the Delaware and Hudson road for funeral at her brother Mr Blair’s Sixth Avenue residence. Born in Glasgow Scotland she had lived with her brother here since earlier health improvements faded and a relapse sent her back to Harrisburg leaving Mr Blair as the sole living member of a once large family.

Maggie Blair Bryce R. Blair Harrisburg Delaware and Hudson Road Mr. Blair Sixth Avenue Miss Blair Glasgow Scotland

Edifice of Trinity Church Nearing Completion

The three Ascension windows, donated by James Stour in memory of his mother, and the Baptistry window funded by 8. A. McMullen in memory of his children have been installed. The marble altar, donated by the Manville family, is being erected.

Tinity Church James Stour A. McMullen R. Manville

Elliott to Preach at Plymouth Pilgrim Church

Rev. M. C. Elliott will occupy the pulpit at the Pilgrim Congregational church in Plymouth tomorrow morning and evening. The church recently lost its pastor Rev. W. A. Evans to typhoid fever.

M. C. Elliott Pilgrim Congregational Church Plymouth W. A. Evans

Lyman N. Smith and Minnie Reynolds Married in City

Lyman N. Smith and his bride Minnie Reynolds have returned from their wedding tour after a ceremony held in the city on Wednesday November 21.

Lyman N. Smith Bride Minnie Reynolds

Meetings Tomorrow Across Fraternal and Labor Groups

Knights of Father Mathew J I Hentrick lodge No 4 and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen central labor union meet. Clearmarkers union No 499 also listed for gatherings tomorrow with local members and officers invited.

Knights of Father Mathew J. I. Hentrick Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Central Labor Union Clearmarkers’ Union

Ten Nights in a Barroom Show At Grand Opera House

At the Grand Opera House this afternoon and tonight the play Ten Nights in a Barroom is presented as a double bill with the same title in two showings.

Grand Opera House

Local social notes from Binghamton and nearby towns

Frank PP Brown spent Thursday in Binghamton Francis McAndrew suffers pneumonia Rev A F Chaffee went to Binghamton Miss Margaret Lewis of Scranton visiting friends in the city Mr and Mrs W G Scurry hosted a dinner Steven O Neill of Pleasant Mount spent Wednesday in town Miss Minnie Bowen and Della Bailey spent Thanksgiving in Scranton R H Strickland manager of the gas company has returned from Rochester Miss Minnie Reese accepted a position with H A Purple of Salem avenue Dr Charles Colburn and wife returned from Ashley James Burke of Oneonta spent Thanksgiving with his parents Miss May Gaughan hostess to Miss Campbell of Honesdale Frank Carpenter and wife moved to the Anthracite Hotel W J Hamilton and Bruce Bedford returned from out of town Thanksgiving Mr and Mrs E C Harnden of Salem avenue were in Waverly NY over Thanksgiving Mr and Mrs C E F Lathrop were guests of Mr and Mrs E L Bevan in Scranton on Thursday Archibald Law of Scranton with Temple Iron and Coal company was in the city yesterday Mr and Mrs W B S Paul and Miss Madaline Moyer of Oneonta visiting Mr and Mrs James Paul Miss Grace Atkinson home from Wyoming seminary visiting her parents Frank Orchard and wife spent Thanksgiving at Olympus Mrs Orchard’s mother’s home Charles Britt leaves for Scranton to take a job with DL&W Henry Singer of New York spent Thanksgiving with his parents and returns to the city Mrs W G Johns of Lincoln avenue goes to Rawlins Pa to visit relatives Mr Johns in lumber business there Richard Budd, formerly a D and H brakeman, takes a job at local coal pockets Henry Battle discharged from Emergency hospital and fully recovered.

Rochester Minnie Reese H. A. Purple Salem Avenue Charles Colburn Ashley James Burke Oneonta N. Y May Gaughan Seventh Avenue Campbell Honesdale Frank Carpenter River Street W. J. Hamilton Bruce Bedford E. ¢. Harnden Waverly C. EF. Lathrop E. L. Bevan Scranton Archhbald Law Temple Iron and Coal Company W. B Paul Madaline Moyer James Paul Grace Atkinson Wyoming Seminary Frank Orchard Olyphant Delaware and Hudson Henry Battle

Parsons to Speak at First Congregational Church

Mr. H. A. Parsons of Scranton will deliver an illustrated address at the Young Men's gospel service tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. All men invited.

First Congregational Church H. A. Parsons Scranton

Measles Cases Reported To Health Board This Month

The board of health lists contagious disease cases including Marjorie Stautenger Tessie Hill Bertha Crocker Minnie Wood and Nan Watrous all with measles. Also two scars for fever and a total of fifty four measles cases reported during the month.

Board of Health Marjorie Stautenger North Washington Street Tessie Hill Rock Avenue Bertha Crocker Main Street Minnie Wood John Street Nan Watrous Carte Avenue

Trinity Guild to Hold National Apron Sale

The Trinity Guild will start a two night apron sale on Tuesday evening December 4 at Trinity Parish House. The event offers attractions for all purchasers and will serve refreshments including oysters in various styles and clam chowder. Proceeds support the church completion fund.

Trinity Parish House Trinity Guild

Churches Serve Thanksgiving Dinner to Inmates

The Methodist and Presbyterian churches in the city hosted a generous Thanksgiving meal for hospital inmates on Thursday. Officials report $6 was donated to support the effort and they express gratitude for the community’s help.

Dr W H McGraw Opens Dental Office in Blair House

Dr W H McGraw moved his household goods from his Wyoming street home to the remodeled Blair dwelling on Sixth Avenue and will open his dental office there today. The relocation marks a new office site for his practice.

W. H. McGraw Wyoming Street Blair Sixth Avenue

To Mr and Mrs James ORourke Birth Announcement

To Mr and Mrs James O Rourke of Booth Church Street yesterday morning a son was born indicating a new family member in the local community.

James O'Rourke Booth Church Street

Dr Benjamin L Singer Leaves For Philadelphia Hospital Post

Dr Benjamin L Singer of this city has accepted a desirable position with the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia. He will depart for his new field this morning.

Benjamin L. Singer Jewish Hospital of Philadelphia

Carbondale Telephone to Offer 24 Hour Service

The Carbondale Telephone company will provide continuous service, 24 hours daily, seven days a week, starting Monday. The increase in subscriptions has necessitated this change, and new service cards will be distributed on Monday.

E.L. Hatfield Carbondale Carbondale Telephone Company

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund Promise

Advertising note states druggists refund money if the product fails to cure. FR W Grove signature appears on each box. Includes the line 2hc. This item appears as a promotional label or patent medicine notice.

FR. W. Grove

Peruna Promises Cure for Chronic Catarrh

A collection of testimonials claims Peruna cures long standing catarrh. Notable figures like Colonel John Franklin Waters and Captain John H. Lyons attest to dramatic relief after using Peruna, with letters from Chicago professionals praising the remedy as an ensured cure and urging others to try it.

Ocean Take John Franklin Waters Chicago United States Supreme Courts Illinois Missouri Ill The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus John H. Lyons Post Office Department Police Department Grand Trunk Railroad Peruni Peruni Medicine Co Peruna John H. Lyone Prairie Ave Ohio

Jermyn and Mayfield Thanksgiving Social Highlights Rov ers

A Richmondale Rovers gathering at the Sweeney house celebrated their football victory over Jermyn in the borough. About forty attended a supper prepared by Mr. Johns and enjoyed singing and recitations, leaving the impression of a jovial team.

Sweeney House Richmondale Rovers John Jermyn Johns Rovers Charles McGinley Main Street Gwendolin Evans Nelson

Peckville Notes On Music, Fire Loss, Venison Supper

Peckville reports a musicale planned by the Young People's society at the Presbyterian church on Friday December seven. Squire and White suffered a severe loss from a saw mill fire at Herrick Center on Saturday night. Tonight the venison supper is at Wilson Fire Company hall with a 25 cent charge. Teamsters of Peckville Olyphant Dickson and Archbald near full organization. a committee meeting is set at Olyphant Hose Company rooms tonight.

W. J. Guest J. Calender Weat Peckville Young People's Society Presbyterian Church W. Squire Samuel White Herrick Center Wilson Fire Company Peckville Olyphant Dickson Archbald Olyphant Hose Company

Local church notices and community events update

Peckville pastor Rev J S Thomas schedules services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with a sermon on Martin Luther the Champion of Protestantism. Rev J FR Smith of Factoryville to lecture next Tuesday at the Baptist church on The Preparation of Christ for His Work. Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 pm with Rev S H Moon DL D delivering Statutes and Songs and The Cup of Salvation. Mr and Mrs B H Parkhurst to assist in morning and evening singing. by invitation all welcome.

B. H. Parkhurst

Surprise party honors Miss Mary Brogan in Blakely home

A large group of Miss Mary Brogan's friends hosted a surprise party at her Blakely home on Thursday evening with refreshments and social diversions. Guests included many local young women and men. additional notes mention Ms Sadie O Malley resigning as a teacher and local church services and visitors returning home after a week with Mrs Catherine Thomas and Mrs Margaret Armstrong.

Mary Brogan Blakely Missves Withelmans Wissle Dearle Bertha Walker May Kennedy Nellie Sullivan Nettie Cannon Mary Lawler Mame McCormack Lucy Lawler Julia Alice Josie Sullivan Mollie Burke Lingle Henery Gertie Bvatt Temple Lion Company Primitive Methodist Tomorryow lTtev James [Ley Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Hey George Hague Mra W. H. Burdick Hyde Park Margaret Armstrong Keen Ridge Catherine Thomas Delaware Strees Charles Evans and Son West

Visiting relatives and friends in town news

Pittston residents and guests socialize in town as Miss Mary J. Davis shops in New York for holiday goods. Miss Helen Kennedy of Green Ridge visits local friends. Mrs. Grant Smith of Jermyn spends yesterday with Mrs. A. D. Haines of Blakely.

Local Notes From Gouldsboro And Area

Community brief with funeral attendance in Sterling and visits across towns including Philadelphia visitors to Dr. Wilenberger. Ladies Aid Fair planned at Methodist church. Bush family visiting Mos cow relatives in Belvidere and others, plus sportsmen report success with rabbits wild ducks loons and canary ducks at Lake Watauga and Klondike.

RR. B. Decker Cgeorge Furgeson Sterling M. ©. Souder Philadelphia Wilenberger Tadies Methodist Episcopal Church F. FE. Bush Moscow M. T. Rhodes Peter Walker Belvidere N. J Hager W. M. Hager Roselle Noo E. Blethen Bangor E. Delp Lake Watauga Lake Klondike

Local Notes and Church Services Around Moosic

Moosic reports visiting relatives as Miss Tennant from Kingston and Miss Lena Sickler from Beranton. A Drumaer Mivangelist named Williames called in town. Mrs Buell and children visited friends in Scranton. Mrs Daryl of Scranton stays with her father Mr Dolph. Presbyterian morning sermon The Necessity of Christs Death. communion follows. Evening sermon Our Debt to Die. Mrs Hessler attends Lula Winters funeral in Stothardteville. Methodist Episcopal services led by Rev J N Lailey.

Miss Tennant Kingston J. N. Milley Lena Sickler Beranton John Dymond W.oh. Williames Drumaer Presbyterian Church

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Carbondale Department Miss Utley George B. Couch Washington Street Lydia Couch Frank Couch Philo Burritt Uniondale Albert J. Clark Liv Clark I. M. LaMonte Anna LaMonte William LaMonte Arthur LaMonte Byron Clark Stephen Providence Duane W. Humphrey Trey A. F P. Chaffee George 8. Kimball J. W. Dimock A. D. Preston Stanley S. Hards W. D. Evang H. C. Wheeler Mary Crane W. W. Lathrop Edgar Scutes Isabelle Lathrop Max Lathrop Robert A. Jadwin L. McMillan James Fred Mums George IF. Mills Agnes Mills Marion Jessie Mills BE. W. Mills Or. (. Moore Jessie Samuel Mills Heth George Ei. Mills Maggie Marcy Madeline Mills Episcopal Methodist Baptist First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Lutheran Wayne Co Mr. Elliott Home Again Young Men’s Union Medical Discovery John F. Waters E. Randolph &J Jermyn and Mayfield Beauty Bellavita Shorts Sona Wepvita Medical Cilators& Ce Sts Chica McGarrah & Thomas Lackawanna Ave Gouldsboro
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