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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1900

Page

5

Kate McNulty Seeks Increased Relief From City Board

Regular meeting notes show Kate McNulty of West Side requesting higher relief. board routes request to director in First ward for action. Discussion covers hospital funding strain and cooperation plan between hospital and poor boards. Wednesday committees to meet. secretary to supply info about boys cared for by Ladies Aid Society. bills paid including outdoor relief and supplies.

McCabe Rivenbure Lynch Thomas Kate McNulty West Side Rivenburg Ant Kate McHale William Walker Emergency Hospital Teo Sillivan Cepuiein Bova AL @ierell Latiel A Toneon FIN Hall & Brewin Apples Sceaeckvae Essen BMG del

Isine Flinger Heads to New York for Fashion Purchases

Isine Flinger of Park Clothing ligise departs this evening for New York to purchase spring goods for the store and collect new lines for men and boys. He plans social events in June and attends a New Year’s Eve reception hosted by the Fidelio club, a prominent New York organization.

Isine Flinger The Park Clothing Debarty New York City Singer al Wiehe Hong Fidelio Club City

Newsboys to vanish from Erie trains after January 31

Passenger Agent Homer G. Baker announces that newsboys will be banned on all trains west of Salamanca and Buffalo after midnight Monday and on trains east of those points after January 1. The policy will apply to all Ville railroad routes after January 31.

Homer G. Baker Erie Salamanca Buffalo Vile

Fishing Trip Heads for Will iames Lake in Como

A. Wilson Geary Delbert Wilson and Lent Wickwire departed yesterday morning for a two day fishing trip at Will iames Lake in Como.

A. Wilson Geary Delbert Wilson Lent Wickwire Williames Como

Central City Sidewalks Deplorable After Snowfall

The sidewalks in the central city remain unsafe and deplorable following yesterday morning's snow and ice accumulation. Pedestrians face treacherous conditions as crews work to clear paths amid freezing temperatures.

Walking tree danger blocks Carbondale shops

Pedestrian hazards in front of business houses persist as tenants neglect to clear walkways. Strangers may stumble on the icy crossing, risking falls and lawsuits. Carbondale residents display steady footing, while a shovel could be cheaper than litigation for property hazards.

Roman Catholic Hymn Writers Featured in Berean Church Hymn Service

The Berean Church hosts a Sunday service with a morning sermon Remembrance of Mercies and an evening program An Evening with Roman Catholic Hymn Writers and Their Hymns. The service profiles writers such as Pope Bernard of Clairvaux Faber Moore Gregory the Great Newman Xavier and includes sung hymns. The monthly event draws large congregations.

Alexander Pope Jesus Bernard of Berean Church

Gas Mains Filled Across Carbondale Streets

The Carbondale Gas company expanded rapid work opening streets and laying new mains. Last night many homes switched from kerosene to gas lighting as 4,008 feet of mains were ready for ignition with over 2,000 feet more nearing completion. The new management is described as hustlers.

Carbondale Gas Company Main Street Eighth Avenue Terrace Lincoln Avenue Terrace Street Seventh Avenue Park Street Wayne Avenue Church

Church Services and Special Meetings Outlook

At First Methodist Holocopal church Rev A F Chaffee leads morning and evening sermons with Sunday school at noon Junior league at 3 00 pm and Senior league at 6 30 pm Special services are announced for tomorrow with choir and guest musicians Mrs G Ackerman organist and Leon Bly violinist Berean Baptist Church with Rev H J Whalen pastor holds 10 30 am and 7 00 pm services midweek Thursday 7 40 pm Young People C E meets 6 30 pm on Sunday and Junior C E at 3 90 pm morning sermon topic Remembrance of Mercies evening hymn series continues with An Evening with Roman Catholic Hymn Writers and Their Hymns.

First Methodist Holocopal Church North Church Street Salem Avenue A. F. Chaffee Terrace Street Tribune Mra. G. Ackerman Leon Bly Berean Baptist Church Lincoln Avenue H. J. Whalen D. D Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Society of Christian Endeavor

Church Services and Schedules for Sunday

First Congregational at Eighth Ave and South Church St lists 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath services with 2:00 p.m. Sunday school. Young Men's union at 45 p.m. and Y P B C EL 645 p.m. prayer Thursday 7:30 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Last Sunday in the Year. Evening sermon The Told Tale. Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church on River Street with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. morning prayer and sermon 10:40 a.m. evening prayer and address 7:50 p.m. Sunday school at noon. Weekly lectures and guild meetings noted. Trinity guild Tuesday, Ladies guild Wednesday, teachers’ meeting Friday.

First Congregational Eighth Avenue South Church Street M. C. Elliott Young Men's Union Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church River Street R. A. Sawyer Trinity Guild Ladies’ Guild

Christmas Services At First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian church announces Christmas services tomorrow with special music and a seasonally appropriate sermon. Pastor Charles Lee of 66 North Church Street invites attendance at 1 30 a m and 7 90 p m with weekly prayer Thursday at 7 30.

North Church Street Salem Avenue Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church

Second Sight Heads to Vaudeville Festival on New Year's Day

The article announces Prince Albone assisted by Miss May La Brant, famed for second sight performances, joining Manager Durke of the Vaudeville Festival company for a New Year’s Day debut before city theatergoers. The piece notes the Davenport Brothers as historical precursors and highlights the duo’s reputation in major U.S. cities.

Davenport Brothers Prince Albone May la Brant United States Durke Vaudeville Festival

Christmas exercises at Second Presbyterian church

Christmas exercises will be held in the Second Presbyterian church after Sunday school tomorrow afternoon.

Second Presbyterian Church

South Church Service Schedule Note

South Church at the corner of South Church street and Ninth avenue advertises Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m and mid week services on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

South Church Street Ninth Avenue

Church notices at St Rose de Lima complex

The Rev Thomas F Coffey rector and assistants Rev John Dixon and Rev Walter Gorman based on North Church Street opposite Park Place. Residence and church location listed for parish records and service scheduling.

Suicide in Newark Identified as Edward Boswell

An Associated Press dispatch reports Newark police received a postal card from Scranton claiming the man who died by his own hand in Newark on December 17 was Edward Boswell, a sewing machine agent. He had lived in Carbondale Pennsylvania and Mount Vernon New York. The note added Boswell’s father was a Presbyterian minister. The suicide had registered in Newark under the name J Wayne Pittsburgh Pa.

Associated Press Dispatch New York Hopper Newark Scranton Edward Boswell Carbondale Mt. Vernon N.Y Boswell J. Wayne Pittsburg

Quiet City Marches Through A Railless Day

On the sixth day no cars ran in the city due to a heavy rain and fallen show that buried trees and rails. The Sik Mill manager Miareus Trieder chartered a large bus to shuttle workers across all city districts. A delegation of strike breakers was reported on the Delaware and Hudson road en route to help remove cars, but no trace was seen by nightfall.

Sik Mill Miareus Trieder Tt Wis Delaware and Hudson Road

Miner Casey Injured in Powderly Mine Rock Fall

A miner named Casey from the South Side was hurt by a rock fall in the Powderly mine yesterday. He was taken to emergency hospital where doctors said his wounds are not serious.

Casey

Carbondale Couple Visited Town For Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark of Carbondale were guests of friends in town Monday night and Christmas. Mr. Clark is pleased with his job as manager of the Carbondale office of the Postal Telegraph company.

F. W. Clark Carbondale Clark The Postal Telegraph Company New Milford

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

The notice for St Pauls Lutheran Church on Church Street lists Rev. F. Ehinger as pastor. Sunday after Christmas schedule includes Sabbath school at 9.20 a.m., morning service at 10.00 a.m., and evening service at 7.40 p.m. All are welcome.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Church Street F. Ehinger

Reception at Edward Coddingtons honors Army friends

In the Anthracite building Edward Coddington hosted a Wednesday evening reception in honor of Anthony Connor and Michael Tucker of Battery F United States light artillery stationed in Washington D C. The furloughed servicemen visited relatives here and were joined by William Conner John Toplin F P Kane and Thomas Snivelin for singing story telling and a Supper prepared by the host.

Edward Coddington Mr. Coddington Anthony Connor Michael Tucker Battery F United States Light Artillery Washington, D. C Coddington William Conner John Toplin FP. Kane Thomas Snivelin

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand Monday

The Grand hosts Jack and the Beanstalk an extravaganza by R A Bar net of Boston using nursery rhymes. Jack the Giant Killer is son of Old Mother Hubbard with Ed dud the Sailor as a friend. The tale follows the legend up to Jack's marriage to Princess Maury with a large company of young Indies in support.

R. A. Barnet Boston Jack Hubbard Indud Mary Princesa Maury

Disappearance of Last Coal Pile at Anthracite Park

The final coal pile at the Anthracite Park storage plant has vanished as all coal was shipped to market. Officials doubt any further stock will be stored there before next spring.

Anthracite Park

Foresters of America Court Daniel O'Connell Meeting

Members of Court Daniel O Connell Foresters of America held a gathering at Bt with discussions on upcoming fraternal activities and community service plans.

Daniel O'Connell Foresters of America

European System offers December cure rate at Scranton office

The European System advertises treating all patients at 400 Lackawanna Avenue until cured during December only. It claims superior equipment and latest devices, with cures claimed for numerous chronic and neurological conditions when other treatments failed. Consultation and examination available, with medicines made in their own laboratory, hours 9 to 12, 4 to 5, 7 to 9 weekdays and Sundays 10 to 12.

Scranton Lackawanna Avenue Europe Parla Alore

Burial arrangements for John P. Roach at Rose Hall

Rose hall members met last evening at 9 30 to make arrangements for the burial of their late fellow member John P Roach who died in Carbondale Emergency hospital on Thursday afternoon from injuries suffered at work in the Wilson Creek mine.

Rose Hall John P. Roach Carbondale Wilson Creek

Two Strangers Wait for a Trolley on Church and Salem

Two strangers stood on the Church street and Salem avenue corner in a noon hour vigil. A passerby asked if they sought someone and learned they hoped for a Forest City trolley. The informant hinted the last car ran six days ago, then the pair headed toward Forest City.

Church Street Salem Avenue Forest City Wilters

Wardell Rites Held For Dunmore Resident Ellen Shafer Wardell

Mrs Ellen A Wardell died at her Grove Street home Dunmore after a long illness She lived in Dunmore thirty years born in Carbondale in 184 maiden name Shafer She survived by three children John Richard and Lillie Funeral services set for 9 am in Dunmore with remains sent to the city via the Delaware and Hudson arrival about 5 387 pm for interment here

Ellen A. Wardell Grove Street Dunmore Delaware and Hudson

Carbondale Night Steals Show at Archbald Bazaar

Last night was Archbald bazaar night with local talent providing entertainment. Citizens including Misses M Duffy M Brown Sarah Mendelssohn M Lewis Annie Grady and Messrs Ambrose Buttle Edward Carroll performed as many from this city attended and enjoyed the event.

Carbondale Archbald Bazaar M. Duffy M. Brown Sarah Mendelssohn M. Lewis Annie Grady Messrs Ambrose Buttle Edward Carroll Archbald

Seamans Bros. Store Closed for Aunt of Partners

Seamans Bros. general store on North Church street remained closed all day yesterday due to the funeral of Miss Henrietta Seamans, aunt of the firm members, who died Wednesday morning in Honesdale. The funeral was conducted at Maple City yesterday afternoon.

Seamans Bros North Church Street Henrietta Seamans Honesdale Maple City

Evening theater bill listing varied shows

This afternoon The Octoroon and Tonight A Daughter of Corsica headline a mixed stage bill. Monday opens with Jack and the Beun alalk then Burke's Vaudeville company performs Tuesday.

the Octoroon Corsica Jack and the Beunalalk Burke

McIntyre Returns Home From Shore Visit

Chorge McIntyre a former city resident now employed by Holson General Electrical Works New York returns to his home today after a shore visit with his parents Mr and Mrs B M McIntyre on South Main Street

Chorge McIntyre Holson General Electrical Works N. Y Mra. B. M. MeIntyre South Main Street

Miss Marie Addley Recovers From Skin Grafting

Miss Marie Addley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Addley of Forty second Street has recovered from a skin grafting operation performed weeks ago and is now in her usual health.

Marie Addley James Addley Forty-second Street

Mastery Edward Purple Illness Report From North Terrace

Mastery Edward Purple of North Terrace street has been reported as ill with intermittent fever. The notice gives no further details on diagnosis or treatment.

Mastery Edward Purple North Terrace Street

Local notices round up illness and events in town

Reports detail malarial symptoms and post operative recovery for Place-Guernsey Hall, Mrs. Jane Netherton’s illness, and several local visitors. Word of Rev Stephen Jay’s Wyoming visit and John Walsh’s move to Hillside Coal mark area transitions. Community meetings, Christmas church exercises, a phonograph entertainment, and a ten cent supper at St James church complete the roster.

John Walsh Mayfield Glenwood Temple Toon Company Hillside Coal Company Butler Pittston Wixcelsior Council Young Men's Institute St. James Episcopal Church BD. Bovard Dunmore Schools Asn Wirby West Mayfield Jacob Hiller Bayon Street Henry Myers Berry Stafford John Stumphrey North Main Street Bethlehen M. L. Comfort N.Y Elwart Methodist Episcopal Church St. James Church

Funeral of Miss Mary McLane Held This Morning

The funeral processions departs from Belmont street and Robinson avenue at 9 o clock for a requiem mass in St Rose church. Interment follows at St Rose cemetery.

Mary McLane Belmont Street Robinson Avenue St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery

Shield of Honor Regular Meeting Tonight at Diamond Lodge

Shield of Honor No 29 holds its regular meeting this evening at Diamond lodge. Members are urged to attend and discuss lodge business and upcoming events.

Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Passing Throng and Town Visitors Highlight Local Notes

W A Nealon returns from Philadelphia. Miss Cora Williams of Port Jervis visits. Mr and Mrs W F Nye attend the Denison Mace wedding at Peekville. Michael Gannon and daughter Mary attend a Beranton funeral. Judson Lott moves from Carbondale to Forest City. The Ruddy sisters visit Mrs James McAllister. W T Colville leaves for Mount Vernon Ohio. Mrs Harriet Griffin entertains her sons from Morrisville and Hornellsville. WIL Sullivan returns from a New York trade school to join his brother in a plumbing business on Salem Avenue.

W. A. Nealon Philadelphia Cora Williams Port Jervis W. F. Nye Peekville Michael Gannon Mary Pike Street Beranton Judson Lott Carbondale Forest City Allen Block Mary Ruddy Magigie Ruddy South Side Annie Gavin Jermyn James McAllister W.T. Colville Hendricks Manufacturing Company Erle Mount Vernon Ohio Harriet Griff_in Farview Street

Krause's Headache Capsules Sold Locally

Promoted as unique medicine first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, these capsules claimed to cure severe headaches swiftly before antipyrine's discovery. Priced at 25 cents and sold by Matthew Bros.

Krause Ameriea Germany Matthew Bros

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD BOARD MEETS IN SPECIAL SESSION

The Jermyn and Mayfield school board acts on a resignation and internal promotions. Arthur Fowler leaves room WW. Sarah Mullen moves to room %, with Miss Murray Mulberin Davis and Wills each getting an assignment up one room. A vacancy remains in room 4 to be settled at the next regular meeting. Lewis Pugh, injured by a coal train accident, dies at midnight. Funeral set for 2 PM with house services and interment in Jermyn borough cemetery. Rev. M E B Lynott is hospitalized in Scranton after surgery by Drs. Gardner and colleagues.

Arthur Fowler Sarah Mullen Miss Murray Mulberin Davis Wills Jan Lewis Pugh Witc Muyfield Delaware and Hudson Tribune Jermyn Borough M. EB. Lynott

Death of Miss Mary Nealon in Albany After Illness

Miss Mary Nealon died at her brother John Nealon’s Dunmore Street home yesterday afternoon after a two week illness. She was about 60, born in County Mayo Ireland, long resident of Albany before moving to this place two years ago. Funeral Monday at St Patrick’s Church with burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery. Odd Fellows and Knights of Malta lodges hold a watch meeting to usher in the Twentieth Century marking the lodge’s 35th anniversary. program includes speeches, songs, recitations, and addresses by W E H Doyle Attorney Vosburg and others.

Mary Nealon John Nealon Dunmore Street County Mayo Ireland America Albany St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick's Cemetery Independent Order of Odd Fallows Knights of Malta Odd Fellows’ Lodge W. E H. Doyle Misa Ligwle Parry John P. Hughes Providence Attorney Vosburg Robert McCormac Ellen Powell Roberts

New Year Eve events and local notices in Scranton

The item lists concerts and recitations by local performers at Keystone hall and a New Year Eve service at Presbyterian church with stereopticon views and a sermon by Rev. Milman. Blakely Baptist church hosts services to welcome the new century followed by a sermon. Also notes Miss Elizabeth Conroy’s death from heart failure at Moosic street. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM with burial at St Patrick's cemetery.

Annie Jones Mayor Moir Scranton Magele A. Evans Jennne Ward McCormac Moran McElroy John P. Morgan W. H. Priest Thomas Abraham Frank Moran Mary Evans Edwards Evans, Jr John P. Hueres Thomas Dodds J. L. Davis Coleman John James Keystone Hall Presbyterian Church Christ F. J. Milman Blakely James Casey Dunmore Street St. Patrick's Cemetery Richard Foote Archbald Burke Raymond Morey Carbondale St. George's Sunday School St. Luke's Parish

Christmas Party Honors Peckville Couple

In Peckville on Christmas day families of both sides joined Mr and Mrs F J Peck of Dean Street for a merry gathering. Dr W A Peck gave a speech and the couple received a china dinner set as a token of esteem. Many relatives and friends attended including the Rhodes, Bross, Hardenbergh, and Peck families with children and grandchildren. The day closed with a festive dinner and all retired merry.

F. J. Peck Dean Street W. A. Peck J. M. Rhodes M. P. Rhodes Myre W. F. Bross B. FB. Hardenbergh W. A. Peek C. W Rhodes Mare Rhodes Nellie Peck Lillian Peck Friend Rhodes Walter Peck Percy Rhodes Ralph and Clark Rhodes Oren Peck Oren Peck, Little Misses Edna Farna Rhodes Ruth Peck Indead

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs Offered with Refund

Ad offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money-back guarantee if they fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of EB W. Grove and is priced at 25 cents.

Druggiata EB. W. Grove

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Guernsey J.W. Guernsey 'S Pennsylvania Carbondale Department E.L. Hatfield Prmregation Avrie New Pelatility Scottoes Offerlaw Dueh Poighiteal Evans Nrobin Obigute Leon Basavin Sen Nelo Mtoe GO. Ackorman Bvp Sing. Service Ethene Mali William Actas Snow Tomorow Methodist Baptist Episcopal First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Newark, N. J Jack and the Beanstalk Guernsey Hall Washington Avenue J. W. Guernsey Miss MacLean Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Chesterfeld Samter Bros Peckville
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