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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
3
Journal from September to November details Dr F E Jenkins of the Ninth Infantry describing Pekin visitations, city walls, Chinese customs, and entertainment. He notes mail arrivals, medical duties, and plans to proceed to Manila with the Fourteenth Infantry aboard the Warren, amid movement and postings.
Carbondale and surrounding residents will host four Hemberger String Quartette concerts in the new parish house. The quartet features Theodore Flemberger first violin, BP. M. Widmayer second violin, A. N. Ripard viola, and T. H. Rippard violoncello, under Keystone Lyric Bureau of Wilkes-Barre. W. L. Stewart seeks subscriptions to cover costs. another artist will assist each concert, the first sometime in Melo vy.
A penny in a slot machine was detached from its position in front of WY St. Moone at 84 Helmont Street on Friday night. The device was partially filled with gum and pennies and raised when the store opened Saturday morning. Alderman Devans office opposite was notified and detective Dilby from the alderman court began the trail.
Report describes a thief prying the box front to extract paraffinic contents and copper coin equivalents. A “slight clue” points to the culprit, with a caution that those addicted to luselona tutil fruits should avoid Gilby's scrutinizing eye while chewing.
Tonight’s planned spring city event at the Grand opera house is postponed by manager Daniel J Byrne for a few days. Friday will feature aspiring young actors in a competition linked to the Ideals repertoire with three substantial prizes for entrants.
The shoemakers plan to organize joining the union and meet at J. Pidgeon’s shop on South Main Street to discuss reforms. They oppose rate cutting and aim to lift the trade’s standing, hoping most local cobblers will join.
The High School Literary Society schedules a lecture and entertainment series in the central building auditorium to fund the school plant balance. Speeches are planned by Hon. Jo O Neill Rev H O Whalen and Colonel Frank Fitzsimmons of Scranton with a student glee club providing musical entertainment after Christmas vacation.
The Ideals stage The Last Paradise tonight followed by Northern Lights tomorrow a new production to local theatergoers. The Musical Ravens will perform a high class musical act at all shows and Howsen's Twentieth Century band will parade at 1.80 o'clock this morning.
The funeral for Mrs Maury Palerica who died after a three week illness was held at St Rose de Lima Church in Mleetrlecourt yesterday at 3 PM. A large procession formed from her home as natives joined on foot. She was born in Italy, 46 years old, wife of Joseph Palertea, survived by her husband and one daughter. interment followed at St Rose cemetery.
John Moon superintendent of Carbondale Insurance Company resigns effective on the ith instant after thirty one years with the firm. A veteran pest control figure in the city he rose through merit to the top post. His future plans remain undisclosed.
Thomas Bell, a founder of Forest City, died at his residence on Friday. He will be buried in Mt. Agnes cemetery this morning with undertaker A. Purple in charge. Bell was among the first settlers of the borough and is survived by many friends in the city.
Members of Pederal union number 24 with the American Federation of Labor will hold an entertainment in their lodge rooms tonight. A number of contractors will be guests of the carpenters and joiners in the hope of fostering friendlier relations between workers and employers.
Little Mary Addley is reported on the way to full recovery after a skin graft operation performed months ago. Skin from the mother's arm was transplanted to the chest to heal scalded tissue, and the patches have united, allowing her to leave the hospital for home care.
Warren Elia an engineer on the Delaware and Hudson railroad living at 5 River Street slipped while lubricating a locomotive in the roundhouse and fell ten feet into an ash pit. He suffered a severed scalp a shoulder injury and a sprained thumb but escaped serious harm as his head hit first saving him from worse burns. He was helped from the pit by two workers and later walked home with assistance. Dr Wheeler said no bones were broken and he should recover in a few days.
Yesterday many worshippers attended services across Berean Baptist First Congregational and St Paul Lutheran churches. Pastor Written spoke morning at Berean on The Pallet Man. in evening an illustrated lesson titled Tolvwwve found the rock. Congregational pastor Huett preached on Christian Definiteness and The Power of Choice while Young Men’s Union address urged Religion as a Business Proposition as prep for Decision Day. Lutheran pastor F Ehinger offered two sermons and prepared Christmas lessons for observance.
The scaffolding that long disfigured St Rose’s church front has been removed. Workers swept up debris and hauled away engine planks. By Saturday the last board had fallen and preparations for rededication next Sunday are nearly complete.
At the last regular meeting of Ceorge BE Randolph examp No 138 Sons of Veterans officers were elected for the next year. Dantain J Blairsteund is first lieutenant FF a Smith second lieutenant EH Colvins and others were named delegates and alternates to the division encampment and encampment meetings.
Describes a church guild sale delayed by bad weather with many desirable articles left unsold. Items unclaimed will be disposed of at Mrs. A Perkins home as private care. Auction offers a reduced chance to purchase leftovers.
A boy named James Adidley of Forty second street fell while playing with his sister and injured his hip when a bottle ragged wipe pierced the flesh. He was taken to the Fimer veney hospital and was reported last evening to be improving nicely.
A man described as Winnie bill, once released on bond, was tracked by Constable EK J Neary who captured him on a Saturday night. He was delivered to Scranton at 7 PM and jailed in the county jail after being lodged there.
J. W. Barrell, the collector, states that all taxes are due by the specified time. He warns that penalties may apply if payment is delayed. The notice urges taxpayers to settle promptly to avoid collection actions.
Unpaid by January 1 and three weeks overdue, the bill will be turned to an alderman for collection. The notice warns of impending enforcement if payment is not received within the timeframe.
The new altar for Bt. Rose's church, last heard in Hoboken, is thought shipped to Carbondale Illinois. All church societies plan meetings this week to arrange for a parate escorting visiting prelates to the parochial residence Saturday at 7 o'clock.
The Young Indlane of this city challenges any football team under thirteen to a game on Sandy's field next Saturday. Thomas Garvey is manager and John Campbell captain.
Fr. ok Carpenter and Charlies Dimmick have quit the Ontario and Western division gang to take brakeman positions on the same railroad. Dimmick plans a move to Carbondale in the near future.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist Episcopal church offers a dime entertainment this evening with a fine programme prepared by the ladies for attendees.
At the Daniel O'Connor court Ancient Order of Foresters on Friday evening several new members were initiated.
The Forty Hours devotion for the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart at St Rose convent concluded yesterday morning, marking the close of a period of prayer and reflection for the community and parishioners.
Olive Leaf Lodge No 146 announces a meeting of the common council at the federation hall. Members are urged to attend the session to discuss union affiliations and related matters.
A brief entertainment notice for the Grand Opera House highlighting tonight's screening of The Lost Paradise and tomorrow night's showing of Northern Lights for local patrons.
Br. David Bailey spent Saturday in Scranton. Carl Gould from Shamokin has returned home after visiting Scranton. Mise Ada Boyle of Haines returned to her home after a week in Carbonate. Mr and Mrs Randolph Mason nee Miss Helen Albright arrived back from their wedding tour. Mrs W H Turn of Belmont street returned Saturday after a visit at Nineveh where her husband runs a large lumber business.
Jermyn officials hear Stocker Bros claim over sidewalk costs on Bacon and Second streets after a court case with Judge Kelly. Stocker proposes arbitration and special grade terms, while residents resist further outlay and criticize council actions connected to the sidewalk project.
Borough council considers electric light contract terms with Bleekl Light company and ten year plan. A sewer repair decision follows a complaint from Sweeney house owner amid discussion of street drainage and a new furnace proposal for the borough building. The meeting covers health board vacancies and school helpers, with funeral attendances and local visits noted.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and hints at a private remedy, reflecting period marketing practices.
The Congregational church groups presents an evening program featuring Adudters David Lewis phonograph selections recitations by Gertie Hannick and May Evans solos by Delos Pavia and Amile Jones and recitations by Mobile Dar nick with refreshments to follow. Adults 15 cents children 10 cents. W L Kennedy visiting from Binghamton to relatives in Clakely.
The Ladies Aid society of the Church of Immaculate Conception holds a grand supper with a musical program tonight in the basement. Participants include Miss Litthe, Miss Melvin, Miss Mate Reardon, and Miss Meties. A dining and fashion show follows, with prize arrangements and local turnout anticipated.
The article notes that Phowaabaadcen de in, known as Mreunk Novel, has recovered from warlet fever and can be out again. N. Swarts has abandoned his winter work and redirected his efforts to threshing for the season.
Local ad touts a wide selection of furs and fur garments including laylored suits jackets long coats box coats neckpieces boas muffs and children's furs. It promises repairs and purchase of raw furs at competitive prices.
The notice cites 324 Lackawanna Avenue as a forthcoming woodcutting project. It lists Mrs Nixon and Mrs Peterson of Nuy Aug as recent guests, Bena Brown ill, Joseph Robinen preparing to move with his family, Charles Nawick visiting his daughter Mrs Davis in Elmhurst, and S M Watts from Kingston NY planning a stay with his parents for several weeks.
JESSUP obituary notes Mr. Janes Hall died Saturday night. Funeral Monday at 1.40 pm from Mine Foreman Langan’s home on Depot street. Body to St James church then to depot for train to Pittston. Hall, once mine foreman in Pittston, died at Sterrick Creek mine. Survived by wife, four sisters and four brothers among others in Pittston.
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