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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
5
All city public schools held Christmas programs yesterday with central events led by Reye Dree Whilen. The day included religious and historical reflections, music by choirs and quartets, and student recitations, ending with school closures until January 2.
Yesterday afternoon the No 6 Schliool Miss Loftus room held a Christmas exercise. The decorated room and a laden tree delighted the audience. Teacher Miss Anna B. Lottie received praise as pupils like Genevieve Collina and Carroll delivered notable parts with strong elocution and singing.
The Carbondale Medical Society held a banqueting gathering at Hotel Harrison hosted by Dr. A. T. Gillis. President Dr. R. Ottman led an evening of sociability and an impromptu rheumatism discussion followed the banquet. The January meeting will be at Dr. Davis's home in Jermyn.
The recorder reports wills from Carbondale cedents. Thomas G Burke leaves $1 to each child with his widow using life estate and Michael Burke named executor. James Barrett’s will from November 6, 1900 distributes nearly all estate to M L Barrett Mrs Margaret O Hearne and Mrs Hendiget McGee with specific bequests to Annie Holand and others.
Local Protestant churches observe a week of prayer beginning Monday at the Congregational church. Tuesday meetings move to the Trinity parish house, then the Presbyterian church on Wednesday, the Methodist Thursday, and the Baptist Friday. Each session features a pastor from a different denomination addressing worshippers.
A card displayed in the Reception and Consulting Rooms of the European Medical System at 400 Lacks awannea avenue over the Parla Store announces an unusual offer. The note provides limited details and appears to be an informal notice for visitors.
Patients treated at this office may obtain a full refund of the fee within thirty days from starting treatment if not satisfied with benefits. No charge will be made for treatment or medicine furnished. European Medical System. C. H. Strong M D Medical Director.
A local notice extols the European Medical System, promising straightfor ward and honorable care. It claims success across chronic diseases including nose and throat, bronchial, stomach, liver, heart, kidneys, blood and skin issues, women's ailments, nervous disorders, rheumatism and dyspepsia. Free examination and consultation offered at 400 Lackawanna Avenue with specified office hours.
The Key fund of Coalbrook colliery held a regular meeting last evening and chose officers for the new term. Officers include President Peter Brown and Vice President Patrick Duffy with J T Goodwin as financial and recording secretary and Pot Vek Hart as treasurer. Trustees are J B Palmountain and John Connor. The benevolent fund pays 1 a day to injured members and 75 to the estate of a member killed in the mines. It is funded by selling empty powder kegs at 8 cents each and has about 800 dollars in the treasury after two and a half years of operation.
A new society named the Knights of the Royal Circle, an insurance order, was organized on Thursday evening. Temporary leadership included Prof. C. M. Lesher as chairman and F. W. Reynolds as secretary, with officers elected at the office of G. Frank Couch.
Berean Baptist Church holds a Christmas music program led by Miss Estabrook with Mr G R Crevelling and J J Bly on instruments. Organist Miss Price presides as the large choir performs hymns and carols, followed by a sermon by Rev William T B Grow and an offertory and benediction.
Miss Mary A. McLean remains dangerously ill at home on Belmont street. Rumors of her death yesterday were dispelled after a medical check. Paul Wynn is under doctor care. William Passmore suffers an acute rheumatic attack. John Caffrey of Mayfield yard, recently improved from pneumonia, is again in serious condition. Cc. G. Evans of the city is confined to the Bennett house in Binghamton with a sprained ankle.
Tomorrow's special services at First Methodist Church North Street near Salem Avenue feature Christmas sermons by Rev. Al Chaffee and a festive program. The choir with Mrs G Ackerman organist and Loon Bly violinist will perform special music during morning and evening services.
Hoefftler Stock company begins a week long engagement with The Woman in Black an elaborate drama once a six month Broadway success. Ladies’ tickets are limited to 300 for Monday’s opening and should be reserved early. A Christmas matinee features Daughter of Corsica and Alone in Greater New York at the night show.
Announcement states Miss Elizabeth A. Coleman of Orchard Street and John J. Mahady of Archibald will marry at Christmas Day service at St Rose Church. Coleman is well known in the city and a local high school graduate. couple to reside in Archbald after their wedding trip.
Martin Nowick, a Polander and miner at the Last Chance mine, was struck by rock at work yesterday morning. His leg above the ankle fractured. taken to Emergency hospital where doctors reported his condition not serious and expected a quick recovery.
First St Pauls Lutheran on Church Street holds the Fourth Sunday in Advent with Sabbath school at 0.00 a.m. and three services including Christus celebration at 10.00 a.m. A 7.30 p.m. service is planned. All are cordially invited and welcomed.
Thomas Nolan of St Bonaventure James Nealon of St Michael s Toronto Newell Van Bergen of Lehigh Joseph Bren nan of Dickinson Theron Lee of Lafayette and John Aitken of St John s Military academy all return home to spend the holidays with their parents.
Last night at Watt's hall the Mitchell Hose Company fair drew a near capacity crowd. A Sno programme featured Grace Paglano piano, Prof J F Crowell singer, trombone Tom Douthwaite, and David Lewis tenor. Dancing followed after midnight as prizes including 50 in gold and a turkey were promised for tonight.
Herean Baptist church at corner Lincoln avenue and North Church street led by Rev UL Whalen D D pastor. Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 90 p m. Bible teaching evening services Thursday 7 00 p m. Young People Society of Christian Endeavor meets Sunday evening. Junior Society meets Sunday at 2 40 p m. Sunday school at 22 m.
Assistant Superintendent of Motive Power J R Slack and Assistant Comptroller Culver of the Delaware and Hudson company in Albany on official business. Det Martin Crippen, company detective, was also in town during the day.
Chief Clerk T B Orchard ends his service with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad after submitting his resignation Thursday afternoon. The move takes effect immediately.
Trinity Church on Golver Street Hevy KR holds Holy Communion on Advent Fourth Sunday and morning prayer at ten, evening prayer and address at two. Sunday schools run, Thursday lectures at 7.30, Friday teacher meeting 7.40, Thursday Trinity Guild, Wednesday Ladies Guild, Christmas exercises planned with Tribune notice to publish the programme.
Miss Maude A Taylor and Richard G Cobbledick both of this city are to be married at noon today at Henry Smith s Albany home. The couple, prominent Trinity church members, will reside in this city after a wedding trip at the groom s brother Charles Cobbledick s Wyoming street residence.
The pastor is Reverend M. C. Elliott at the corner of Eighth Avenue and South Church Street. Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 2:00 p.m. Young Men's Union meets at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:40 p.m.
Lily Court No 60 Foresters of America. Diamond Lodge No 26 Shield of Honor compete at the Mitchell Hose Congregational fair. Entries include community groups and local fraternal orders participating in the event.
Thomas Brennan formerly of this city is now located in Mexico where he holds extensive interests and appears active in business affairs.
Church of St Jose de Lima on North Church Street near Park Place lists Hev Thomas FP Volley and Hev John Dixon with assistants Rev Wultor iri at 6 North Church Street in the parish notice.
Readable lines show St. Josephs cadets linked with the Order of Railway Conductors and the St. Boniface society in a community gathering or ceremony with local fraternal groups named.
T. C. Robinson and his wife of this city, along with Dr. Sickler, his wife and daughter, and Mrs. Tewksbury of Peckville, are making arrangements for a Florida trip starting January 1.
The report notes a weekly prayer meeting at 10.00 p.m. and 7.40 p.m. led by pastor Charles Lee at the North Church street residence near Salem avenue. It adds that the First Presbyterian church plans Christmas services a week from today with details to follow.
A son was born to Councilman J J Mannion and Mrs Mannion. The newborn adds a new member to the Mannion family in what is noted as a happy domestic event.
Sunday services at 10 00 a m and 6 00 p m on South Church Street corner Ninth Avenue midweek service Tuesday at 7 40 p m due to Suny day shoul text incomplete official notice states times for congregational gatherings.
The passage notes HB Strickland in Scranton yesterday and A Haker of Scranton in town Thursday night. Arch Watkins of Plymouth visited the city yesterday. Fred Moses of Wilkes Barre visits his uncle Julius Moses the Star clothier. Frank Kilpatrick expected home tomorrow from Rochester for Christmas vacation. Contractor Nolan of Pike Street is involved.
Mrs. Joseph Isger and Mrs. William Robinson with Harold Simrell were Heranton callers yesterday. Mrs. J J Moran nee Margaret Finlan from New York city is home on Brooklyn street for holidays. Joe Robinson fished through the ice in Ararat and brought home over fifty pounds of fish. Miss Bartlett, assistant at Mrs. M Q Meeker's kindergarten, left for her parents in Binghamton to spend the holidays.
The funeral for Patrick Bargan of Mayfield will be held this morning with a 9 o'clock departure from home to the Church of the Sacred Heart for a requiem high mass. Interment will follow at St Rose Cemetery in Carbondale.
Third street has been re appointed for another term as district deputy of the Knights of the Mystic Chain. Mr. Rawling is one of the most enthusiastic knights in the district and his re appointment is an act of appreciation for his valuable services.
Pupil performers at St Patrick's academy staged an entertaining program at the Father Mathew Opera House to a large audience. A second program by a first class company titled A Pack of Cards will entertain at the JF M Opera House tonight with singing and dancing.
Krause’s Headache Capsules, unlike anything in America, were first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany’s famous court physician, long before antipurine was discovered, and are touted to cure distressing cases quickly. Price 2i. Sold by Matthew Bros.
In Waverly skating in the area is reported excellent with large numbers enjoying it. George Hall and family of Main Street moved to Scranton for his traveling salesman business. Christmas preparations begin with a Methodist Episcopal church tree promising to be grand. Rev. RK Saulmier starts revival services at Highland with Rev. H W Armstrong of Vose assisting.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and bears the signature FE. W. Grove on each box. The phrasing suggests a period advertising claim and branding from a past era.
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