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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1899

Page

10

Methods at Sunday school elects new officers

In Carbondale the Sunday school elected officers across departments. DPD C Benscoter resigns after 23 years as infant department superintendent and Miss Anna Berry is elected to succeed him. Officers include L D Wolfe as superintendent and May Pengelly as primary superintendent.

L. D. Wolfe L. L. Loveland Financelal Frank Gates Pert Dix Frank Kilpatrick W. J. Baker John Evans L. Ll. Loveland Miss May Pengelly Lena Bronson Mary Stephens

Council defeats telephone ordinance on third reading

The council met last evening and defeated the telephone ordinance on its third reading by a Ye vote. A resolution was adopted to appoint two member committees to work with the executive committee to advance the municipal water scheme.

Select Council

Fred Shields to Wed Mary Clarke in January

Dr. Frederick Shields of Victoria Texas son of Dr Rhilelda Shields will marry Miss Mary Clarke daughter of a wealthy ranch owner of Victoria. The wedding is planned for the middle of January and Shields is well known in Carbondale where he spent his youth and has many friends who wish him Godspeed.

Frederick , Shields Victoria Texas Rhilelda Mary Clarke Carbondale

Local News and Personal Notes From the City

Local residents share memories of Rev. J W Huseste formerly of this place now living elsewhere Mrs Thomas Rankin has returned to her home in Brooklyn N Y Mrs W W Copeland visited Scranton yesterday H C C Butler Esq and Hon J F Reynolds were in Scranton on business Pupils eighth grade Central building plan an entertainment for December 2 Y T A Rutherford returns home from Princeton for Christmas vacation John Tonlin remains seriously ill at his Church Street home

J. W. Huseste Thomas Rankin Haw Brooklyn W. W. Copeland Scranton H. CC. Butler, Esq J. F. Reynolds Puplix A. Rutherford Princeton John Tonlan Church Street

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notices and Events

Miss Jee L Stearns and local pupils entertained at the Congregational church in Jermyn and Mayfield with a well attended program. Overcrowded first streetcar due to nearby track alterations prompts request for an extra car. Enterprise hall bazaar and operetta Littl Red Riding Hood with songs by Alice Beck delighted attendees. Various local residents were mentioned in social and health notes, and a show board adjourns to elect a director and fill a teaching post.

Jee Enterprise Hall Tittle Alice Beck Archbald Harry Reese Wilkes-Marre Thomas M. Davis Bevcond Street Tave Eddie Willie Williame Second Street Scranton John T. Williams Py. Thompson Williams Dr. Lloyd Chicago Benscoter Carbondale John R. Jones North Main Stree Show Board Gannon

Death of Mrs. Mary Warren Widow of Blakely native

Word arrived yesterday of the death of Mrs. Mary Warren formerly Mary Griffiths of Blakely. She died in New York Saturday from heart disease. Undertaker D G Jones prepared the remains and they were brought back on the late train. Funeral plans were not yet set.

Mary Warren New York Stella Michael Fitzpatrick

Christmas activities and local notices in town

Thursday’s family gathering at a Binkely home drew many friends and neighbors. The remains are buried at St Patrick's cemetery. Roy Kelly returns from Stroudsburg State Normal School for Christmas. Congregational Sunday school plans Christmas exercises for next Saturday evening at the church. Wm C Hanners of Carbondale visited yesterday. Flannagan contractor began extending the First Sower district along Lloyds Court and Jones Street. Sarah Ruddy of Hawley visited Mary Rogan and returned home. William Walker of Mawell visited relatives Sunday. Mrs W L Clark of Green Ridge visiting Mr and Mrs A R Mason on Brotch Street. George Wallace of Wilkes-Barre spent a few days in town.

Binkely Rt. Patrick's Roy Kelly Stroudaburg State Normal School Congregational Church Wv. C. Hanners Carbondale Flannagan Lloyd's Court Jones Street Sarah Ruddy Hawley Mary Rogan William Walker Mawel Bundsay W. L. Clark Green Ridge A. R. Mason Brotch Street George Wallace Wilkes-Barre Town

Christmas church fair draws wide local interest in Weber

Taylor town reports a large Christmas fair at the Church of the Timacuate Conception in Web er featuring an elaborate display of costly ornaments a varied musical program and ten cent admission. Local figures announce candidacy changes business moves and upcoming events including a Washington’s Birthday Eisteddfod at the Welch Bankist church and a Christmas Day football game on the riveride grounds drawing community turnout.

Weber T. J. Davis Har Quer New York City John W. Reese Reymour Tidd Green Groceries Main Street Aid Forge Mosses Eva Davis Annie Meven West Scranton United Mine Workers of America Hasham’s Ball Union Street Fred Carey Serenton Electric Light Company Gladys Samuels Stexie Jenkins J. W. Houser

Sore Healed After Five Bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla

An uncle of Mrs. George Miller of Moscow Pennsylvania had a large ulcer on a limb that became a running sore after being fancied. He began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and after five bottles the sore was healed.

Moscow George Miller

Local Notes From Town Circles and Name Change Error

The report lists several residents with updates including Mr. George Kingaley in critical condition and Mr. R. H. Moon a Dickinson law student at Carliste home for the holidays. Iola Scott has recovered from an illness. Mr. G. B. Reed spent yesterday in Scranton and Mr. R. R. Stewart of Kimball spent Sunday in town. A correction notes a change of name for Peekville Store company to Keyatune Store company was read in error in both instances.

George Kingaley R. H. Moon Dickinson Law School Carliste Iola Scott G. B. Reed Scranton R. R. Stewart Kimball Peekville T Keyatune Store Company

Pain Balm Relief Testimony From Manchester Couple

Adolph B Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife found relief from a nine year shoulder pain after trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says previous medicines failed and after one bottle the shoulder is nearly well. Sold by all druggists Matthei Bros wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Adolph B. Millett Manchester N. H Matthei

Boston Ideal Club tops Lyceum show with mandolin chorus

The Boston Ideal Club directed by G. L. Lansing featured mandolin and banjo numbers plus vocal bits in a well received Lyceum concert. The lineup included B. E Shattuck A. C. Robinson L. H. Galu cia and A. A. Bobb.

Lyceum Boston Ideal Club G. L. Lansing B. E Shattuck A. C. Robinson L. H. Galucia A. A. Bobb Elito

Francis Wilson in Cyrano du Bergerac at Lyceum

The Brooklyn Eagle reviews Francis Wilson in Cyrano du Bergerac calling him a witty humorist with quiet forcing and delightful seriousness. Victor Herbert’s score gains praise as a new high grade comic opera composer with lyrical lyrics and strong choruses. His music is described as musicianly and the orchestral commentary as vigorously poetic. Wilson is announced for Scranton at the Lyceum on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Brooklyn Eagle Francis Wilson Victor Herbert Herbert Wilson Scranton Lyceum

Marine Monsters: Skepticism on Sea Serpent Evidence

The writer argues that seafarers report sea serpent sightings yet careful inquiry reveals doubt in descriptions. Abnormal conditions may produce serpentine impressions, but embellishment converts mundane observations into monstrous folklore.

Sea Serpents and Realities of Ocean Beasts

The author argues that many sea serpent stories stem from misidentifications such as the rorqual, basking shark, or giant cuttlefish. Noting sightings across the seas, he cautions myths persist despite evidence and discusses depth pressures and the improbability of true ocean giants.

Campbelltown British Nature Betne Monaco Academie Des Sefences Paris Terceira Andrew Wilkon London News Natural History Museum Kinling

A Novel Bull Fight at Deull Enghel Fashion Show

A patriotic bull fight draws a vast crowd to Deull Enghel with Robert Felix leading as apologies to Spanish tradition. The exhibition ends when Romito the bull is slain after chaotic scenes, amid gunshots and crowd frenzies. Assistant Secretary Crider’s ocean crossing is noted alongside a wandering salesman anecdote.

Deull Enghel Robert Felix Landals Tovera Linverite Lagartitlich Hugte Camille Feur Geredity Chantilly Monchins Longchamps Sal Bulia Ike Spain Robert France Liaverito Lagartillo

The People's Exchange Advertisement Directory

An early 20th century classifieds page lists a popular clearing house for renting, selling, or exchanging property and jobs. Numerous local attorneys and professionals including Edward W Thayer and Mary A Shepherd advertise their services along with listings for doctors, schools, and a Wor Santa region business directory.

Benet

Keller offers scalp treatment and beauty services

Mrs J T Keller advertises scalp treatment shampooing facial massage manicuring and pedicure services at her Quincy location offering a range of personal care options.

J.T. Keller Quincy

Baver's Orchestra Music and Megaruel Brothers Printers

Readable text lists Baver's Orchestra Music with engagements for balls picnics parties receptions and concerts under conductor R. J. Bawer located HT? Wyoming avenue near Hulbert's music store. Megaruel Brothers Printers supply paper bags twine warehouse 2 Wavehingteon avenue Scranton Pa.

Baver Aiddrues R. J. Bawer Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Megaruel Brothers Wavehingteon Navenue Scranton

Central Railroad of New York Time Table Highlights

Timetable details for Central Railroad of New York routes from Liberty Street to South Ferry and Whitehall Street. Includes departures to Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Allentown Pottsville and more with service patterns on weekdays Sundays and holidays and notes on special trains and connections.

New York Liberty Street S. 1 South Ferry Whitehad Street Loeiine Traine Louve Borunier Newark Ellisabeth Philadelphia Raeton Heidlehem Allentown Mauel Pittetan Wilkes Barre Nam Taltinere Bethtet Em Dam Lote Ermen Ocean Grove Kending Lebar

Trains Schedule Notes for Delaware and Hudson Lines NYC to Scranton region

Train times announced for Carbondale and the north and south routes, listing departures to Athens Saratoga Montreal and New England points. Services include Black Diamond Express and connections via Lehigh Valley route with multiple daily departures and Sunday services. Officials J W Purrick and Hf W Cross provide the notices for Scranton area passengers.

Delaware Hudson New Tech Cashbondale Bennet Athens Saratoga Montreal Boselt New England Wilkes-Barre Wails P New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Rithoad Carbondale North Vome Ais St. Tiss Withers Silkes-Rapreot For Albans Burntomn Boston New Iveland Polite M, Loewert J. W. Purrickr P. A Albany

Lehigh Valley Train Schedules From Scranton to New York and Beyond

Lehigh Valley Railroad details trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and other points via D L H and connections. Schedules list departure times 648 pm 427 pm and various routes to Bethlehem Easton Reading and Buffalo with Pullman reservations and sleeper service. Includes contact figures for Lehigh Valley offices and agents for ticketing and reservations.

Scranton Philadelphia Sue York D & LH D. & Ho Rr Vila D. It Britain BTS Gm Tothlehem Easton Reading Hiarrishure Dotnet Cittock TunkhunwoRie Towanda Elmira Thoaem Geneva Sond H. R Pullman Parler Lehigh Villey Parler Wilkes-Turre New York Buffalo Suecemeion Bridee Rollin VE Wilbur Cortland St Cortelardt Street South Bethichwin Wortekele Pullman Beranton Sanday Sundaes Antalo & Western Higehelt AGC Scranton

Scranton to New York timetable notice

Train schedule fragment notes departure from Scranton at 12 noon and 2:10 PM with onward arrival in New York. Mentions September and times 7.08 on record, referencing Erie and Plymouth lines in terse, unclear OCR text.

Lacks Weatera Boutit Scranton New York Hlindelphin Phila Telpite Whoo A Prom Stroudsburg Buffalo Symnetiae Lip Fom Athen Liphom Kor Montrose P.m Nicholson Oswero Syracuse Mit WM Mead mi SM Am Northumberland Plymouth Liang Nottleoke Plemouth Sereyton Northumberlater Wa. A and Son Nontleoke Ta Tsewad Son Scraton Jatormeliate Erie Mallray Huwley Ion Loreal Polite

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