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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
The First Methodist church repeats the cantata The Prophet of Nazareth by Charles A. Gabriel tomorrow evening. Ten cent admission funds Sunday school books. Christmas night performance drew praise for soloists quartets octet and choir with strong chorus work and stirred audience acclaim in this city.
The First Congregational church Sunday school presented a festive Christmas program in the church auditorium amid a candy brick chimney scene. Children and adults performed recitations, dialogues, and songs, with young performers including Gretta Davis Jennie Davis Budd Tallman Raymond Wells and others applauded by attendees.
Pioneer City lodge No. 203 Ancient Order of Knights of the Mystic Chain elected officers for the coming year. Henry Chapman as Past Commander, W H Hunt Commander, William Clemon Vice Commander, T J Skinner Chaplain, Richard Blake Marshal, Chas Curtis Secretary, James Wilce Inside Guard, John Henwood Outside Guard, Andrew Booth Treasurer, trustees T J Skinner Robert Beard Richard Blight. Installation next Wednesday with District Deputy Rowlson of Jermyn presiding.
For four days the Car bondale division of the Traction company has run no cars since Saturday midnight. Suburbs and nearby towns feel the absence as rails try to fill the gap despite fare differences. City strikers, with Corey as their headquarters, stay confident of victory and pass idle hours with visitors offering encouragement.
Railroad workers from King's Switch including Thomas McGowan Will Douglass James Beddoe Horace Starkweather Fred Shafer Truman Utley and Thos Vickers spent Christmas in the city with their families while the Delaware and Hudson company carried out improvements in the area.
Archy Ball foreman at the Klota silk mill in Simpson sustained severe cuts to his thumb and second finger while working on machinery yesterday. Dr. J J Thompson treated the injuries, and recovery will take time.
The Carbondale Telephone company began installing its new Jermyn exchange yesterday. The switchboard was erected, cross arms set, and cable installation started to bring the system into operation.
An infant son of Mr and Mrs Adam Luke of Simpson died yesterday. Morrison the undertaker buried the child, and interment was held at St Tose cemetery.
The funeral service for Mrs. Mary Connell, who died at her residence in Brooklyn, was conducted with mourners in attendance at her local parish. The obituary notes her passing at her home and details her family ties and community involvement.
A funeral was held yesterday morning at the Church of St. Rose of Lima for a street resident, with Rev. Father Dixon officiating. Pallbearers named include Peter M. Neary James Devine Mark Finlan Thomas Battle P D Welch John J O'Boyle of Scranton Mark Lavin and John Campbell.
A dazzling spectacle opens at the Grand on Monday evening with Jack and the Hemstalk. The show features brilliancy beauty and music and includes Mother Goose Arabian Nights styles and a cast of noted beauties. Isabelle Underwood and Margaret Mill star in key roles.
Mrs Catherine Corcoran died yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock due to general debility. Born in Ireland, she spent most of her life in this city and was a devout member of St Rose's church. Survived by son Peter and three daughters Mrs John Moran Mrs James Bradley and Mrs Patrick Linnen. Funeral arrangements not set but services likely Saturday with interment in St Rose cemetery.
Miss Mary Seaman reports the death of her sister Miss Wenrietta Seaman who died Wednesday morning at 7 of heart neuralgia in Monesdale at age 70. Survived by brothers J. W. Seaman R B Seaman and sister Miss Martha Seaman of Honesdale and Mary Seaman of this city and Mrs H L Stephens of Winwood. Funeral at 1 am Friday in Honesdale at J W Seaman home with Baptist pastor officiating.
Mrs Bolton of Binghamton visits the city and Secranton as several local doctors negotiate to buy the North Main street property. If successful the building would become a private hospital to house their private patients amid discontent with the Emergency hospital.
The Office of Traveling Engineer was created on the Pennsylvania division of the Delaware and Hudson railroad under Master Menanie Pennie. L. 8. Bachman of Wilkes-Barre, formerly with Lehigh Valley railroad, is the incumbent and began duties yesterday. He will inspect engines employ engineers and firemen and conduct trial trips.
Tonight features The Ranch King followed by Fridays night The Woman in Black. Saturday offers a matinee The Octoroon and a night showing A Daughter of Corsica with Monday through Tuesday schedule Burke's Vaudeville Company in rotation.
Rettew formerly master mechanic of the Pennsylvania division of the Delaware and Hudson company spent Christmas with his family on John street. He now holds a prominent position with the Baldwin Locomotive Works.
Fred Van Gorder a store clerk in D W Humphreys shop tripped on a loose cobblestone Christmas afternoon and is hospitalized at Dr Wheeler’s private hospital with a broken leg.
Bernard Brennan has been in Berwick for days inspecting new care ordered by the Delaware and Hudson company. In his absence Isaac Tonkin filled his position as wrecking bogs.
Mrs Louis Karl of 21 Forty-second street lost her husband to typhoid fever six weeks ago at Emergency hospital. Her daughter Mary Marguerite aged three died last week from illness and Frances Karl aged six died yesterday of diphtheria. Funeral for Frances is private this afternoon at St. Rose cemetery.
Constable Pierce and Albert Cook fished Round pond over Christmas, bringing back 129 fine pickerel. Aldermen were served fish dinners to six town families yesterday, reflecting the holiday catch.
John Roach, a miner at Wilson Creek, was struck by a rock fall yesterday morning and sustained serious injuries to the hips with internal damage. He was moved to the Emergency hospital where his condition was described as very serious last night.
Miss Bessie Millard visits parents on Belmont street and several visitors from Findlay Scranton Schenectady and Auburn Centre are noted. Carbondale Gas worker George Robinson suffers malarial fever while Newsdealer Meyers arrives from Binghamton for a visit and Clifford residents I O Finn and wife travel to Chicago with their son. Mrs Skeels leaves hospital for her daughter’s home on Main street.
In Jermyn and Mayfield updates Rev. M E Lynott remains critically ill and faces an operation. Drs Gard ener and Thompson advised surgery after consultations. A silk throwing firm offer meeting was sparsely attended. Local residents including George Gannon and Mrs William Caley are mentioned with health and family movements. Telephone exchange duties shift to Miss Vina Wall and Miss Kate Griffiths as training continues.
Advertising note for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offers a money back refund if the remedy fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and is priced at five cents.
The Traction company rails on Main Street have disappeared from view as mud covers the tracks. Frozen ground from the recent cold snap complicates efforts to reopen service, and workers would need pick and shovel if a strike ends today.
Scranton area patients at 400 Lackawanna Avenue will receive treatment until cured for a monthly percent rate during December. Offices boast modern equipment, in-house medicines, and claims of worldwide success across chronic and nervous diseases, with consultations and exams available at Green Offices.
The Peckville Gun club held a live bird shoot on the Erie farm Christmas afternoon. The club is described as prosperous with some of the valley's best shots.
Olyphant reports a mel o drama Lost In Egypt will be staged this evening by a large company. Mrs Anthony Jones of Kingston visits her mother Mrs Mary Probert of Delaware street. Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and guests for Christmas. Patrick Swinton’s house on Dunmore street burned last night with about $1000 loss and insurance.
Old Forge reports the Brick M E Sunday school held a Christmas cantata to a large audience. The town notes illnesses, visits by Rev S Dayla of Wilkes-Barre, carol singing for church funds, holidays with families, school recess from Dec 21 to Jan 2, and a watch night service at 8 30 PM. Also mentions Krause’s Headache Capsules advertised by Matthew Bros.
Moosic resident Mr. Prank Henry of New York visits his mother on Minooka avenue during the holidays. Miss Mamie Doran returns home after two months in Binghamton. Mrs. J. Hinds comes back from Peckville after a short visit. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pembridge, with Mr. and Mrs. John McCormick of New York visiting Tuesday.
A large crowd attended the Christmas entertainment at Avoca Presbyterian church last evening. Local residents Miss Ella Levan and Mr John Troberts attended the Lyceum matinee Tuesday. Visitors included Mr Charles Law of Scranton and Misses Lucy and Alice Hessler of Wilkes-Barre visiting Mrs Hessler. Mr Harry Snyder of Gracedale visited his brother Mr Charles Snyder yesterday. Mrs Grover and Mrs Liles Ostran red with Miss Mima attended Elm Park church Christmas exercises Tuesday night.
The Nicholls home on Depot street hosted a double wedding for Miss Helen Reese and Miss Catherine Hebb to grooms T. W. Evans and James Sharp, with ceremonies by Rev. Charles Emery. Local events include the Century Hose company fair starting Easter Monday, a midnight mass on January 31, and labor disputes at Renard & Son's silk factory awaiting settlement.
Police think a bay pony found in a Pacific Junction barn belongs to Eddie Cudahy kidnappers. The horse was ridden from the barn to Plattsmouth across a ferry by a kidnapper who slept there overnight. Cudahy and police received stale letters from Eloise T in Cincinnati. other letters are from cranks and sympathizers.
In Philadelphia Judge McPherson named John N M Shimer and William H Staale receivers in bankruptcy for C. R. Baird & Co. with $25,000 security. Creditor counsel estimate claims around $100,000 and expect possible reorganization. Bairds interests include Elmira Steel Elmira North Carolina Cumberland Nail Bridgeton Fullerton Danville Roanoke rolling mills and Emporium Tron Gate blast furnaces. The firm cites iron price declines as cause and intends a restructuring plan aiming to pay debts with interest.
Death by own action of W. Irvin Shaw, consul general to Singapore, reported from Philadelphia. Shaw had left Clearfield after an election and wrote to Assemblyman I. G. Harris from Washington saying he would call on December 4 for Colon and planned a return from South America in about six weeks to start for Singapore. Funeral will be held in Clearfield on Friday. Exclusive wire from The Associated Press. Dec. 26.
Table weapons of the Knife and Fork variety are a specialty here. They are Landers Frary & Clark's make and fully guaranteed. The best goods at reasonable prices always.
After his appointment he said it was a very good position. The funeral will be held here Friday from the residence of Mr. Shaw's alter and will be conducted by the Clearfield Har association, of which he was a member.
Two police officers said they saw Pat Crowe in St Joseph after the Edward Cudahy Jr kidnapping but searches have failed to locate him. The report comes from The Associated Press exclusive wire.
A double seated buggy with young women veered off a sheep embankment en route to Christmas on crosses in Elysburg. Miss Hockhy Price, 0 years, suffered severe head injuries. Miss Olive Price, 23, had internal injuries from wheel contact. Miss Emme Kline, 17, sustained heavy bruising.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pains diarrhea wind colic and general distress. It claims long market success and worldwide distribution with a price of twenty five cents.
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