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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1898
Page
7
About 500 people attended the skating carnival at Alumni Park yesterday afternoon and evening. The ice was in excellent condition with lights and flooding to accommodate all. The event was safe and enjoyable, promising more gala days if cold weather continues.
The Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools held an evening programme with recitations and music. The children performed creditably and impressed officers and teachers with their effort and care, while attendance was the most Haddening feature of the occasion.
Two audiences witnessed the Passion Play at the Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon and evening. The production was well received and with fine accompaniment the performance offered engaging entertainment, promising two more showings later today.
Prothonotary John Copeland gains possession of adjacent Grennel estate land on Canin street. Southerby’s two story frame dwelling. Kilhuisen sells Meock Ion street property to Thomas Collins and relocates to Jersey City to reside with sister Mrs. Bernard White.
An ipreserve reception of the Ages sodality was held at St Rowe's chate Sunday night. The ceremony opened with a hymn by the chele entitled With Henarta Truly Grateful. Father Miller of Buratoga preached and the exer eiees qglokied with Glare in Excelals Veo and the benedicthon of the llewesed acrament.
Miss Gertrude Dennis daughter of Drugeint Frank WW Dennis is presented with a curious box from Pasepital Steward HL Bt York and Chain Mack Kengis. The container reportedly held a Deemutitud poole Ooket and other items described as holly mistletoe and cotton blotsom in the precursor form.
A Hungarian man died after a track incident near Huobeck’s Witch in Saranton yesterday afternoon. He was brought to Minier money hospital where he died at 4 04 oclock. The man, young and well dressed, suffered a fatal skull fracture when struck by a tree.
The city gathered for a Christmas dinner at the Hotel Anthracite and the Hotel American. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Scurry, Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Walcott, Mr. and Mrs. Mullaney, Miss Davies, and many other local residents and visitors. Also noted is Peter Kiants, seriously ill but improved.
A latee party of friends surprised G. Edward Reynolds at his residence on Lincoln Street last Saturday evening. The guests were received by Mr J L Reynolds and Mrs Thomas Oliver. Suitable diversions were enjoyed. During the course of the evening the host was pleased.
W. HM. Morgan gave the presentation speech and Mr. Reynolds replied. He then presented his wife with a fine center table. Refreshments were served at midnight.
A Saturday evening wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Livingston Dennis in Peckville united Bert Jones and Grace Dennis. Rev S C Simpkine officiated under a floral arch with Sadie Stage at the organ, guests included numerous locals and relatives, and a reception followed. Both families planned to reside in Pittston where Jones would work at the Fernwood Calliary.
The Taylor item highlights a Whlrly Wee meeting at the Wileh Congregational church, a bright musical program, and a marriage of Miss Minalerh Lewis to Mr. Isaac Prosser performed by Rev. Thomas Ciivehy. It notes reception hospitality, thanks to helpers, and various local visits, holiday services, a Welsh eisteddfod, and a shooting club event with results.
Abram Wrigley sustained a serious spine injury on Christmas Day and remained in comfort the next day. Joseph Bweet married Lizzie Cony at Hiram Warden’s home by Rev. M 4. Watkins. Gertrude Capwelly visited from Dallas, and Red Jacket lodge members showcased new paraphernalia for degree work, conferring the second degree on two candidates with the latest apparatus.
Factoryville Encampment No. 244 will confer one or two devices at their next Wednesday meeting. Canton Factoryville No. 0 will host its first annual Christmas dinner next Thursday evening December 29 at 8 o’clock. Invitations sent to members and wives. Ladies Aid society offers a 10 cent supper tomorrow evening at Mr BH. dl. Harding’s home from 6 to 11. W T U holds New Year’s reception Saturday afternoon with a New Year offering welcomed. Mrs. Mary Brower visits Wyoming, Pa., Mrs. Elisabeth Armstrong with Arimatroniy in Wort Pittston. Jenslow Commercer takes a Colllery Engineer post in Scranton. Charles Whinefeller, N. K. Mulford & Co. Philadelphia, spent Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pike and daughter Martha spent Christmas in Vicomes Wiig.
A busy community note mentions Maurice B. Dean visiting from Philip's Ix eter academy, Charles Siuntes and Nelson Deershimer from Wyoming seminary, and Peter Strahan from Carton county visiting relatives. Various residents attend funerals, recoveries, and vacations, with visits by Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Lulu Butts Je, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, Miss Hillis, and others. The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Co W Mason's home with a full turnout and greetings from Mrs. Tarbell and Mrs. Taylor.
The text touts Chamberlains Coach Remedy as a reliable, proven remedy used for years. It claims fashionable patents fail and the public returns to the trusted option, available from all druggists and Mathhews Rio somewhere mile a Pe pagent.
The town mourns Francis Heales who suffocated by gas, with hundreds gathering from surrounding towns for his funeral at St Mary's church. Interment followed at St Mary's cemetery. Mrs Mary McAlpine also honored at her daughter's home with service. Typhoid illness sickens James Lyons. Avoca mill supervisor V Cure receives a wedding gift umbrella. The Sarsfield Jaguar reopened last night amid heavy attendance and local visitors.
The piece records a funeral sermon by Rev. L B Van Hoesen with a noble tribute to a lady, lists pallbearers Rh Kellum Willand Crown C T Harris John Cooper William Welter John Jahan, and notes interment at Langeline cemetery. It mentions visitors from Orange Kingston and Stranton, a diphtheria illness involving Minnis Clifford, and local social notes including school director candidacy and a gift gesture at a mill.
The funeral for Richard Moyles, who died Sunday, was viewed at his home then escorted to St Patrick's church for a brief service. The large cortege proceeded to Archbald Cemetery for interment. Flora and tributes were noted as very beautiful.
Mibiggle died at her home on Cormalt street Friday morning. Born in Enalami twenty three years ago she came to this country with her Yoorente Mr and Mrs Thenipenn Call Be. She was organist of the Primitive Methodist church for six years and a member of thechurch. Funeral held Sunday afternoon from her home with services at the Primitive Methodist church by W H Molden. Interment in Dunmere cemetery. Pallbearers listed as Moxsre Margerson Stitiiel Phar ror W Tariis J Jarvis Joseph Reynolds. The Hower bourela were Thomas Willlime Wallace Scutt Hebecos.
Mary Hannah Caveill Weir and J Palmer attend. Mrs William Moargetron visited Providence yesterday. David Condon from Main street spent Christmas with his parents in Wayne county. The Ladies Aid of the Primitive Methodist church plans a meeting at Piironage tomorrow afternoon. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Fred Colley died Friday morning and was buried in Priceburg cemetery Saturday afternoon. Helpers from the Primitive Methodist church joined carol singing Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Record suggests simple bath tub add ons improve comfort including a rubber shower attachment that fits on the faucet and a low square tub to ease entry. It notes risks of floor spills from portable showers and recommends rubber mats under spigots to protect tubs and keep vessels from touching surfaces.
A brief note highlights today’s cleanup event with prizes among the broken lots. It remarks on easy picking and savings, urging participants to seize the opportunity and reconnect with neglected friends as labor turns items to value.
A city store invites shoppers to visit its attractive mix of useful and ornamental Holiday Gifts. The advertisement promises an interesting and profitable experience for customers exploring the seasonal offerings.
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