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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
6
The West Scranton YWCA presents a three month report highlighting welfare work, church and Sunday school notices, weddings, and a carnival. Activities include Bible classes, girls clubs, a Shelton carnival program with talent and dolls display, and remarks on attendance and exhibits at 2 South Atlas avenue.
Michaeli McWonnell of Inrink street fell from a trestling near the Centhab shaft while trying to maintain balance after a dispute. Patrolman Jot found him and he was taken to West Side hospital for treatment and later placed in custody as he recounted his story to police.
The Jackson Street Baptist Sunday school elected officers last Sunday. Superintendent Charles Hawley assisted by John Liboyd as assistant superintendent, Stephen Dawes as secretary, David Williams as treasurer, Robert Thomis as Chester, William Davis as organist, Viola Evans as assistant superintendent, Lotta de Giruchy among others. Infant department superintendent Richard Nicholls with assistants Mrs John Harris Mattie Thomas and Miss.
The passage urges careful early buying for Trinkets and Toys gifts, noting many items need finishing touches before giving. It contrasts generous shoppers with practical buyers who seek lasting benefit and daily use, suggesting planning ahead to avoid delays.
A description of high class napery including Pure Linen Sheets and Pillow Cases Vine Toweling Table Linens Table Cloths Lunch Cloths Napkins Doylies and Towels for bath and bedroom Bed Spreads in Crochet Marseilles and Satin Finished Marseilles Fine Handkerchief Linens and Shirt Front Linens offered in sets or separately
By The Way announces its annual display of bric-a-brac and fancy goods designed for the Christmas trade opens on Thursday December 6th, inviting shoppers to view seasonal wares and gift items.
One hundred forty children attended the infant department Sunday. The Women’s Father Light Missionary Society was organized Monday night with officers: President Mrs John Thomas, vice president Mrs John Hillring, secretary Miss Bithel Lewis, treasurer Miss Mapiaret cGrimth.
The Rift ward committees met to arrange ahead of the Felin ay election. Officers to be chosen include common councilman, school controller, inspectors of election, and voters registrars. A slate ticket will be adopted. all candidates must register with James P. Thomis at 18 Twelfth Street before December 15. The caucus is scheduled Saturday from 4 to 7 PM.
Local religious and civic groups announce events and elections. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church plans an apron sale and cream social next Tuesday and Wednesday. A ministerial candidate from West Elm Street, known as Sodie, seeks a county post. Various sermons, meetings, and a TV election of officers accompany these community notices with other social and fraternal events listed.
A fair and revival services drew a sizable South Scranton crowd at Athletic Hall. Prizes, door drawings, and a phonograph concert entertained attendees as community groups like the Tales Aid Society planned meetings. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Elizabeth Penman and Mrs. Mary Bauer, were noted in attendance and events.
Morgan WJ Sweeney of THT Orchard Street and Joseph Kugler of Alder Street were arrested on warrants sworn by Alderman Lentes and Valentine Shinen for assault and battery. Sweeney asserts the brick pile belonged to him and had permission to take it. both men are to appear in court.
Miss Eligabeth Penguin, pupil at Nodo school, injured Monday afternoon by falling down stairs after her dress caught. Sallie struck her forehead on a step causing a gash. Dr Kolb treated her and she was taken home in a carriage.
Willie Murphy of Brook Street on Thomington Avenue suffered a severely swollen hand after an incident described as foot Daw on Sunday. Doctors suspect broken small bones and treat with care. Walter, a South Wyoming Avenue resident, sustained a crushed right foot when his leg was caught under a rolling rack at the steel mill last Saturday. Di Walsh treated his injuries.
Maury Bauer was laid to rest in a largely attended service held at his Proepoet avenue home. The funeral featured an eloquent sermon by Phew FP Phovinger and proceeded to Poreei FT cemetery for interment. Added lines list mourners Alessia, Rurseh, Noli, Doeliner and Bbeisthew among the attendees.
Andrew Ziegler hosts a group at 20 Chek Avenue Lerndeveil for a forty ninth birthday celebration. Music and refreshments accompanied the evening with a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Maher, Mr and Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Smith, and many others.
A special winter series will be held at Cedia Avenue Methodist Church with Rev. FP Dotw aided by Therese Houston of Pivchech. The evangelist is described as a forceful earnest speaker. All are urged to attend and bring a friend.
A warrant sworn before Alderman Lentes charges Johny Campbell of Pittston avenue and Maple street with disorderly conduct and assault and battery. The defendant posted bail for a hearing Saturday. Also reports cars running on the newly paved Cedar avenue between Willow and Birch amid ongoing brickwork and dirt covering.
The Dunmore school board recessed last night with members Maegeverty Trewin Webber Costello and Spencer present. Exonerations from taxes for 100 were approved for a list of residents. Superintendent Bovard reported 2121 average daily attendance from 2921 enrollment and allowed discretion on holiday vacation length. The United States Fidelity bond of $50,000 for August Wahlers was accepted, and secretary ordered to obtain ex-treasurer books for 180, 190, and 1950s to aid indebtedness gauging. Dues were approved for multiple vendors including painting, sundries, coal, wood, typewriters, and chemicals. total teacher and janitor payroll paid was $2,008.25.
A house fire at WoT Betts’s residence near the Cheon Widge street and Jefferson avenue corner burned overnight. Neptune Guardian Independent Campites extinguished the blaze after late arrival due to the city bell sounding. The Dunmore box was not rung until the fire had burned about ton Tear, with fresh outbreaks later quelled by quick work. Losses include moved contents partly insured.
Attendees brave a stormy night for a Gnion revival at the Presbyterian church where a sermon by Ruy a. a. Vien hett was heard. A later service was planned at the Dray Street Baptist church. Residents note illnesses and social events as the town continues its routine despite weather.
Fragmented item lists events and notices including visiting funerals, a missionary service at a cathedral, and a court or disciplinary event in Carbondale. It mentions Miss Gia Meek and other local names, dates, and places in a period newspaper style.
Park Place resident Simic Wand of Dien Kone visited his parents and retirement plans near Thareseburg are noted. Only garbled lines remain about employment and a person named Charles Kellan of Fuster and a reference to a Teasdale area crime note remains unreadable.
The ceremony at Lackiwanna Avenue elected Caplainy W. M. Hamillag as lieutenant, HL. Mr. Jeffers as second lieutenant, John Leber as camp council, and Gey Nash with Jetfers and F. Watroun as officers. Thomas Kearns won delegate-at-large to the state council with J. S. Blume as alternate. Delegates to the convention include W. S. Pierce, John Tl Howe, John Leber, G. BH. Nash, and W. G. Moser. alternates are John W. Snooks, J. Allen, J. P. Moyer, J. Steinecke, and J. BE Nelson.
Mrs F J Lynch of Grand Rapids Michigan writes from 324 South Division Street recommending Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio. She claims a persistent cough was cured in weeks after using two bottles and credits Peruna with restoring her health.
An advertising piece extols Peruna as a universal cure for chronic catarrh and winter ailments. It describes catarrh as a deadly, widespread disease damaging breathing and health, claiming Peruna offers a proven cure and provides a free guide from The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio.
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