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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
6
A wide array of groups in West Scranton prepare for December holiday events and social gatherings. The Republican Club Ladies I C B A Robert Morris Lodge and M B A nominate officers and plan entertainments as community calendars fill with dances, meetings, and charity drives.
Allo of the Hie classes met on a dry afternoon to study Chad's work. The session covered "About Truths I Have Never Betayed Worown" with discussion on who wrote it and its meaning. Misses Dolly Thongs Chettle Deavies Mane tet Potidesiitt Main Given and Miavucte Themis will participate in the meeting.
The love To. OE amet in Bt. Tee's Hathh diel evening and elected the following wtieers: President, Miss Nellie Devile, vice-presiddent, Miss Lavin Moranseeretding, Miss utherr foe Gallaghers treagurer, Miss Muairy Reily, Trustees, Mise Mareiret bein, Miss Marcareruisiek, Mra. O. ALeour- Fon, stewards, Miss Margaret Weller, Margaret McCrea, Nellie Cartin, Hin. ma Fran, E.G. Wenlow, Mrs. J. C. Carson, Mrs. Jennings, Alvs. Furke, Mrs. FPiynn, Mrs.uinnings.
The Anbert Morris lodge of Ivovdioes nominated candidates for officers last evening with Davi Owens for President Tallie M. Evins for Vice President and a recording secretary to be announced.
A center aisle display features an extensive range of ladies Furs Liberty Silks Chiffons and Combination Novelties plus a vast neckwear selection for gentlemen. The highlight is a comprehensive Handkerchief display representing all classes conditions and genders.
A note on quality and beauty accompanies a display of pocket books and cases. The seller assures buyers that Pocket Book Card Cases and Bill Cases meet stated standards, promising lasting joy and reliable product quality.
Our two glove departments display a full range for every hour and function. We offer gloves suitable for day or night and guarantee the quality of every pair.
For Gentlemen Driving Walking or Dress Gloves of every make and quality are shown in a complete series of detail not found elsewhere in this city.
Secretaries and officers named including David J. Doyle financial secretary Palmer Williams treasurer Ely Martie and Daniel Jay Reese conductor M Rowland Davies steward Lovia A Howell Inside Sentinel Howard Davis Outside Sentinel Roger Evans John W W Phillips John D Edwards trustee David J Tivis book keeper and delegates to grand lodge meeting at Taylor Amendments to by laws adopted and election of officers scheduled in two weeks hence
Patrons flock to a doll’s carnival with nightly entertainment including the Bin Park quartet and a vaudeville program. Miss Migabeth Thomas and Miss Dainewa headline sopranos with Alfred Wooler and Billy Warren providing tenor and bass, while Charles HMirrtley and Mime Bentidoe Alor offer recitations and violin solos conclude the act.
A disordered report lists an onetime West Side meeting with officers named as president Frank Teese and vice president Daniele. Secretary Tallesen Paillips and treasurer Charles Ry Aghker appear, with other titles and a patrol appointment noted. The text is fragmented and largely unintelligible.
The Lackawanna county council members plan a popular meeting tonight to discuss public topics and the annual election of officials. A debate on disease prevention is scheduled for December 4 with the topic "Soedatisi" mentioned, and multiple sites will host discussions to accommodate attendees.
The group names officers for the coming year including President Miss Mary Mebble Vice president Miss Minow Jordon and Secretary Miss Wind-Pood Phertas Gissistiid. Recording secretary Miss Winifred EL Mingeerty and treasurer Miss Maar Mativalishe are listed with trustees Miss Barih McDonnald and Miss Alfee Civant. The annual convention meets in Detonit with alternate Miss Furwh Mellie attending.
Notleve announces a ward election gathering in Scranton on Saturday December 15 from 4 to 7 pm to nominate Democratic candidates for local offices. Interested applicants must register with James P. Thomas at 12 Twelfth Street by Tuesday December 11 for nomination consideration.
Miss Bessie Phillips of South Man a venue visits New York while Mrs Davitt of Pittston hosts Mrs Phillips. Mrs Dershimer hosts Miss Towner. showers moved to Simpson Methodist Sunday school. Elderly obit for Mr and Mrs Gibble interred at Winshburn street. Athletic club held dance and program at Meure hall with Kate Beardon’s piano. Community notices include arrests for abusing parents and keeping a disorderly house. refractory prisoner John Obara assaulted a patrolman.
The Lackawanna railroad paid a $15 fine in police court to Alderman Moses after a morning hearing. Harry Jenkins the druggist returned from a week in New York and Philadelphia. John Fern and Wallies G. Mover announced candidacies for select and common councils in the Fourth ward. James Hastings seeks Meridian street seat. A man was fined $25 and jailed for two days on a beer selling charge. Allis Mission on Keyser avenue held last night service with Rev J Bo Sweet DD as speaker.
Guernsey Hall advertises planes and organs as Christmas gifts with prices and terms. A. W. Guernsey, proprietor, is listed with Shai Washington Renees Beranton, Pa.
The Dunmore council met in regular session with five members present. They addressed unpaid work claims on Webster Avenue, crosswalk petitions at Monroe Avenue intersections, and examined street and tax matters. The group discussed Drinker Pike rights, street repairs, fire and gas department issues, and the town’s stone and street maintenance needs.
The thilan revival services at Tripp Avenue hus church drew a full house with extra chairs added in aisles. Rev Kreamer spoke on Bit ter and Sweet Waters and Christ’s power to sweeten bitter waters. Five young women were baptized after the service.
North Scranton residents report a busy evening with a festival at the Frovitenicn Prestig iiTat and a gathering at Br. Mave's Market. Attendees include Mr. god Mi, Marry Shion, and visiting Mr G OW Simon as typhoid fever cases are noted as recovering. The Knights of Malta No. 21 plan a meeting on Saturday December 8 at 7 30 PM with members urged to attend. Leora Morgan has moved to Waifouilile to live with her father Jol Owens who was away on a business trip. Anbew Stuith jin is recovering after a Marine party last evening. a lively time was enjoyed by all.
South Scranton notes St John’s Defenders routed North End Stars 10 to 0 to clinch county championship. Report highlights a large St John’s Hall crowd and a dominant defense sealing the undisputed claim. Lineup details and upcoming clash with St John’s Ball slated for Thursday night.
The hall fills nightly as interests deepen and a thinning of costly prizes appears. A Wednesday prize, won by Nao fet, included a Walter set won by Miss Pauline Lindner. Flore Brothers' Mancelin club lit the show with dolly and guitar acts, performing My Tiger Dilly and Salome intermexaa among others, with March selections by Sniffen and The Ameer by Victor Herbert. Tonight the famed organization plans to attend and perform a sequence of pieces.
The funeral for Mrs. Prederick Wirth occurred yesterday at her home on Maple Street burial followed at St Marys church and St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Yaner Charles Dite Will Simoth and Reinhold Saith with flower bearers Slumness Best and Chris Nicer.
The funeral yesterday morning at St Marys Church proceeded to St Marys Cemetery with a mass of requiem by Pew Petr Christ. The cortege moved to No conc ery for interment. St Marys Sodality and Glee Club attended. pallbearers included Charlie Itell and Charles Meyers.
A double surprise party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Clinnen on Took Street. Guests included Mrs. Jarvis and Mrs. Conner, Miss Jarvis Laura, Grace Conner, Edith Hann, Jennie Conner, Thdbert Jarvis, Robert Wathios and others. The event marked Mrs. Maur ris sixtieth birthday and Mr. Darvis Swentlath. The evening featured games, music, dancing, and refreshments.
Peter Schuesten hosted a pleasant surprise party at Motel Hosar on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Alpaid Mie Safi Mere Paul Parcett Mre Suidias Minnow Kite Keyser Murle Wolafott Millie Delehmann Lawes Saft May Mrs Lehmkehl Messra Willan Boruch Eiward Kamm Willan Anup August Celger George Wirth and Jo seph Thugs.
Mins ltowe Judge of 901 Stone Avenue scalded her left forearm when boiling water overturned during washing. Dr J J Walsh treated the injuries. Robert Farrell of Cedar Avenue, a brakeman at Southworks, suffered a badly crushed left foot while coupling cars. He was attended to after the incident.
An article lauding Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful blood purifier. It claims the microbe threat requires pure blood and cites testimonials from Wm. Floc ter of Redoak Iowa and Miss Antie Wells of Fer issons Wharf Virginia. The ad touts cures for poison ivy and scrofula and notes the medicine contains no alcohol or narcotics while warning against substitutes.
The Youn People’s society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church held their regular monthly meeting with an evening of games and entertainments. Miss Freda Nordt sang a go phone solo and Mise Lowlan Iohrintn also performed. Peter Christ of Mickory Street hosts said visitors including Pather Brail of Pittston on a Europe and Holy Land trip. Peter Judee of Pittston Avenue leaves for Philadelphia for eye surgery. Charles Deishtne of Bivedr Street, a South Side street railway conductor, is at home with a fever and cold.
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