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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
9
Vigilance committee of Fifteenth ward fixes Saturday December 16 for Republican caucus. Voters will adopt primary rules and receive 590 ballots for the flag ticket. Candidates listed for Alderman and Judge of election, with meetings to pay assessments and potential ticket withdrawal.
A Washburn Street Presbyterian church Chil Upsilon Factor held a regular meeting with an engaging program. George Washington was the discussion subject as papers described his life, farewell address, and death through various speakers including Herbert Waters A F E Morse David L. Morgan W O Burrell and George Behoen.
A brief health blurb urges immediate movement of food from the stomach and endorses Noatetter's Kiomeach Wit tere as the best medicine to take. It emphasizes honesty in trying the remedy and being convinced of its efficacy.
F H Thornton summarized century productions including wars inventions commerce and political changes. H Hall recounted a visit to Washington's home. The programme drew much interest from members.
A meeting with over forty members saw Andrew G B Holmes present a $500 paid-up policy for furniture. Officers elected for the year include President Charlee Corless Jr, VP Thomas K Price, Recording Sec Robert Diehl, Fin Sec Frank Phillips, Treasurer Joseph Oliver, Trustees Tim Jones Henry Kingsley William Oritithe, Foreman Albert Lewis, 1st Assistant William G Jones, 2nd Assistant William F E Johns, and Firemen's Helpers reps A B Holmes Albert Davis. Afterward the victorious candidates held a qualification at Mangan's hotel.
Hyde Park lodge No. 206 plans a Friday evening entertainment against DNinmore lodge No. 167 at St David's hall. The program includes addresses by Joseph Oliver and Mrs Maggie Davie, vocal and instrumental items by local performers, recitations, duets, a contralto solo, and a phonograph selection.
At a regular meeting of St Bren dens council Young Men's Institute officers were elected for the coming year. Thomas McHugh was named president Edward McClain first vice president Daniel Lenihan second vice president Edward J. Hurst recording and corresponding secretary Thomas Fleming financial secretary P J Grady treasurer John Gill inside sentinel Robert Duffy marshal.
With mid December here the store announces a complete clearance sale on cloaks and suits to unload the balance of stock after a mid month push. The event seeks quick sales of high grade garments.
Ad copy touts fine ladies jackets in multiple colors and finishes. Garments described as full lined with pearl buttons claim perfection in tailoring and style, with prices ranging from 5.49 to 7.49 and higher, emphasizing variety and quality.
The notice promotes the holiday show inviting families to visit early for a selection of attractive gifts and to secure presents ahead of rush periods.
The ad touts highly tailored Misses jackets in blues and tans in sizes 12 to 1 years. Four jackets priced at 4.49 and a balance of $10 and $12 jackets offered in one lot with Kernevs and varied styles.
The catalog notes a large, varied line of capes including Ker seys Fancy Curls Montagnacs Chevints Reavers with heads or not trimmed plain and finely tailored. All at large sacrifices from regular figures. Similar price cuts apply to children’s jackets formerly half-price.
The executive committee including John F. Dur kis Frank McClain Thomas Hurst Thomas Lynch and Patrick Duffy coordinates the winter program of lectures debates and entertainments for the council and community.
Mrs Annie Entameller and sister Ballie Walters of Edwards Court were jailed by Alderman Moses for failing to pay five fines. Edward Quinagan of Price Street was arrested at 2 AM for threatening his parents and creating a disturbance, breaking furniture and striking Officer Peters. he is to have a morning hearing.
Richard H. Williams, candidate for select council in the Fifth ward, says he remains in the race despite rumors of withdrawal. A joint Vigilance Committee meeting is set for this morning at Alderman Bezaleel Davies' office. George Carson of South Main Avenue also announces candidacy for Fifth ward council.
Regular monthly meeting of Simpson Chapter Epworth League and officer elections. Remains of Judge Ward to be buried at Forest Hill cemetery after service at Washburn Street Presbyterian. Bazaar at St Mark’s Lutheran with Lads’ Aid supper. Baptist Young People union meets at First Baptist parsonage after Christian lecture. Rev Strough of Albany lectured at Jackson Street Baptist. Hyde Park lodge Knights of Pythias to entertain next Friday. Columbia Hose Company receives 400 feet of hose for the cart. Remains of Mrs Maud Lott buried at Meshoppen. St Patrick’s men plan basement meeting for holiday fair. Christian Endeavor of Plymouth Congregational meets. Ladies’ Aid all-day session tomorrow. M B A Branch No 44 to elect officers. Electric City Wheelmen meet at lab. YMCA gym class at 4. Marriage of Charles Palser and Ada Kingdom at parents’ home. Liew Herbert concert committees met and reported good sum for benefit. Remains of Evans Thomas Moale arrived. funeral tomorrow at 2:59 from home. interment Washburn Street Cemetery. member of Enterprise Lodge No 21 Loyal Knights of America. Home Missionary Society heard Mrs Perk’s convention report.
Mrs Ellen Jones of Meridian street visits friends in New York while Mrs Hannah Freuelle of South Ninth street visits relatives in Baltimore. Charles Corless Jr oldest volunteer fireman in the state marks his seventy first birthday. Miss Minnie Easter of Jersey City guests in town and Miss Martha Vaughn of Eynon street is indisposed. Mrs John T Jones hosts guests later including Miss Taylor and Miss Bake of Bryn Mawr Pa. Elmon Thomas of North Main avenue attended a funeral in Carbondale yesterday.
North Scranson notes the J. J. Salmon produced play Down in the Coal Mines at the Auditorium. Pay day at the Old Rugges opens the scene, showing miner life with a realistic hoisting scene. Cast includes Salmon Maloney Murray Coyne Lynott Cox etc. Prof Woolsey played eight instruments. a student gathering followed the show.
The entertainment occurs Thursday evening December 14 at Court Street Methodist Episcopal church under Prof G F Whittemore. Green Ridge Presbyterian choir performs with violinist Miss Julia Allen and soprano Miss Cordelia Freeman aiding. Freeman previously sang with Providence Presbyterian, and is well known locally.
The Father Whitty society plans a smoker social and literary session in St Marys hall next Friday evening December 15. The programme lists acts by R A Maloney, D Cannon, J J Galla sher, W A Lynott, Charles Berry, Captain J J May and J J Holand including solos recitations and a closing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
Announcement states Miss Clara Viegard and Frank Richards of the borough plan to marry in the Jewish synagogue of Scranton on Thursday afternoon December 28.
Mrs Ann Morrison died at her home on South Wyoming avenue Sunday after a long illness. A longtime resident and respected realtor of Honesville she is survived by two daughters Margaret and Lucy and one son John Morrison. The funeral is set for Wednesday with a requiem at St John’s church and interment at Hones.
The Daniel O'Connell council No. 179 of the Young Men's Institute met in regular session at Pharmacy Hall and elected officers for the ensuing year led by Chaplain Rev. B F Melloy and President M J McMagh. Others include vice president M J Donahoe recording secretary James Vaurthan financial secretary Michael Rafferty and more.
St Pauls German Evangelical Church hosts a miniature silk weaving exposition led by Joseph Gnoss from Sauquoit Silk mill, starting Tuesday December 12 at 9 am and running weekdays with set hours, admission 10 cents for adults and 0 for children.
At last evenings regular meeting Camp 4384 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America nominated officers for the coming year. Names listed include President J W Dunner and Vice President PW Dippre with others like Charles Marsch as master of forma Fred Guenter recording secretary John Naher financial secretary and John Levert conductor. Election is set for next Monday evening.
Coal dealer announces pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C. 1. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar or phone 608d.
Testimony from Roone y the contractor and local residents shows long standing crossing use at Poplar Street. Witnesses including Thomas Reddington and Charles Cowell dispute prior crossing and rail company fence control while Lackawanna and Delaware and Hudson officials describe fencing to close farm access. Court record notes continued public use before fence erection and rail company involvement.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife found relief after nine years of shoulder pain using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. He says only one bottle brought marked improvement after other medicines and doctors failed. Available from all druggists Matthew ros wholesale and retail agents.
At the Green Ridge lodge No. 697 Free and Accepted Masons regular meeting last evening officers were elected including Worthy Master B. H. Impson senior warden H. M. Cole and junior warden John Pid.
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