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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1900

Page

7

Christmas Roundup in New Milford and Nearby Towns

New Milford notices show Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and daughters visiting relatives at Clifford for Christmas. Miss Keeney dies at seventeen from typhoid and convulsions. The Presbyterian church to hold annual meeting January 7. A Lehigh Valley dividend of 1.5 percent on preferred stock announced. A soldiers monument appropriation of 15000 is planned for the county seal next year.

Oprdal Scranton Tribune New Milford H. B. Carpenter Clifford Marie Hertzman A. J L. Heltaman Helen Moore Kingsley L. W. Moore A. L. Hellaman Henrietta Hayden Charlotte Hutchings Ouquaga N.Y John Turner Ladies of the Baptist Church Florence Walton N. Y Nettle Roe Arizona The Presbyterian Church and Society Maurice Hayden Binghamton George Sparka Charles Myerett IF. L. Rogers A. J. Kimball Jara Keeney Keeney J. D. Mallory D. C. Alney W. D. B. Alney Charles H. Alney Frances Ammerman Montrose Fred Clark D. M. McConnell J. A. McConnell H. LeBar Church Street George Moffatt Viola IF. LeBar Harford J. Pisher Lily Gillet Hooga Great Bend KE. LeBar Lillian Rook Bedford William Harding Tunkhannock Tiffany McCormick Baltimore Lehigh Valley Company Lehigh and New York Railroad Company Southern Central Sayre North Fair Haven Lehigh Valley Sarah Mercur Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ruth M. Faser C. D. Jenkin Englewood N. J Bentley Creek Elmira New York Esser

Court session to open ballots and sell decedent realty

Wednes day next the court will be in session to open the ballot boxes from districts stored in the county jail. The ballot will not be counted then and will be kept in court vaults for the Tiffany Squier contest. Real estate of Hattie Hettisheimer, late of Noxen township, was exposed at the court house for debts. G WK Mosser of Noxen bought the property for sn Ih KK. Little esq of Wilkes-Barre visited. County Institute begins next week Monday. County auditors meet Monday Jan 7 to audit accounts. board members are F J Kintner, BH W Rogelle, and G D Wright.

Tunkhannock Dee Jal Court House Morrison Oswald Berwilck Hattie Hettisheimer Noxen Township O. Dershimer G. WK. Mosser Noxen Sn. Ih. KK Jarvis Board of County Auditors F. J. Kintner Mehoopany BH. W. Rogelle Mil City G. D. Wright Braintrim

Katherine Fairchild Named Athletics and Languages Teacher

Miss Katherine Fairchild of Montrose is chosen as athletics and languages teacher at Susquehanna Collegiate Institute. Joseph Haare and family of Sayre nearly died from coal gas asphyxiation. Towanda resident Orlando Devine suffered a paralytic stroke and died two hours later. Dr A A Willite spoke at Hale's Opera House under the Young Men's Christian Concession. The remains of T P Pyne of Bernice were buried in Towanda Catholic cemetery. Mr and Mrs Judson Holcomb celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Sixty workers lost jobs at Sheldon Manufacturing Christmas damages. T Kirby and wife visit New York. Judge and Mrs Penning hosted guests from Troy. Discussions begin on a new furniture factory at Fayre and Athens. Dr and Mrs W J Decker of Box­ton spent holidays here.

Towanda Katherine Fairchild Montrose Susquehanna Col Jegiate Institute Joseph Haare Sayre Caume Coal Bas Orlando Devine Novil de. A. A. Willite Spring Brook Hale's Opera House T. P. Pyne Bernice Judson Holcomb Tle Damages Sheldon T. Kirby Greater New York Judge Min. Penning Troy Fayre Athens W. J. Decker Boxton

Community notices and election results from Avoca

Watch night services at Langcliffe church led by Revs Smythe and Pascoe at 10.00. Midnight mass at St Marys. 1900 club to host a social at Mansfield opera house. Third ward Democratic primaries: School director Timothy King 76. M J Dixon 69. Council Michael Gilroy 110. Michael Callahan 10. Assessor Timothy Quinn 84. John McDonald 45. Inspector Patrick Conlon 21. Thomas Haskin 36. Judge of election Michael McAndrew 45. Michael OBrien 106. A church organ and piano funded by student efforts and June graduation funds. The last Sabbath of the century observed at Methodist Episcopal church. Rev R M Pascoe notes progress in government, science, schools, religion.

Langcliffe Revs, Smythe and Pascoe St. Mary's Church Mansfield Opera House Timothy King M. J. Dixon Michael Gilroy Michael Callahan Timothy Quinn John McDonald Patrick Conlon Thomas Hasking Michael McAndrew Michael O'Brien Methodist Episcopal Church R. M. Pascoe Great Republic Tinanciers

Lyceum and Academy Offer Varied Shows This Week

The Lyceum presents Qio Vadis on Tuesday and Wednesday and the Burke's Vantowile company performs Friday with Eliza in Ail on Account. The Academy of Music features Remember the Maine for three days, with Remember the Maine and a vivid naval harbor scene, dungeon interiors, and a Manila bath finale highlighted by a Moorish tumbling display by Roy Keys and Eddie McDonald.

Kiehl Tdikteen Lyceum Cory al GG Field Tonmey Donniwlly Bob Kews Billy Cawley Arthur Riclw Joe Ingles Eddie McDonald Om Odell Arthur Yule James Gibbons Paul la Linde Runnell Reve Proscet A. Pred Aikens Adiison Walte Howews Paris Lio Puscotel Roy Keys Academy of Mualoe Maine Navana Tavend Warkener Washington Manila

Quo Vadis to Be Staged by Egoouts Manager and Cast

New Year showcase features Edwin Kawiles producing a dramatized Quo Vailas by A Dothyle with Stankhaus Silas adapting. The misreading of the original yields dramatic, faithful scenes with Petroning Vilnius Aygus Aulis Plaintiog Lyygid Poppaea Poipotla Eunice portrayed by Competent hands. Performances set for New Vera Afternoon and Evening with a possible Wednesday matinee.

Dothyle P.O Edwin Kawiles Stankhaus Silas Manige Petroning Vilnius Aygus Aulis Plaintiog Lyygid Poppaea Poipotla Eunice Nero

Burke Vaudeville at Laceun Hur features Hart and Curie Della

Top Hners Hart and Curie Della head the Burke Vaudeville bill at Laceun Hur with a delightful sketch The Quiet Mr Gay as part of the program The Span of Life Also on the bill are Taira Comatock the Prouiy Urothens and Hern French plus other favorites led by John Moflel Whe business manager.

Toe Hart Curie Della Mr. Gay Taira Comatock Prouiy Urothens Hern French

A Scranton Citizen Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills

A local resident J Stephens of 904 Green Ridge avenue testifies to relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Matthews Bros. drug store. He describes severe back pain at night and morning stiffness that eased after a few doses. Pills are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan’s.

J. , Stephens Green Ridge Avenue Dean Matthews Bros Jane Doan Foster-Milburn Bufwato N. Y Gale United States

Span of Life Company Presents Sensational Melodrama at Academy

Span of Life company has been in town arranging pilor production at the Academy of Music on Thursday Friday and Saturday January 4 and 5. The show features a human bridge formed by three men across a fifteen foot high chain. Donartias acrobatics are praised as superb and meet approval.

Span of Life’ Company Academy of Music Thuaday Hie Donaretias

Howard and Emerson Burlesque at Ginnety Theater

Howard and Emerson present a burlesque at the Ginnety theater led by Long with a strong cast including the Livingston family of acrobats and Miss Kitty Nelson among many performers. The three scene burlesque features electric effects and elaborate wardrobes and vows to be suitable for all audiences.

Howard & Emerson New York Gil Long Howard & Eimerson Livington Family Willams Aye Adama Josephine Carvey Kelly and Davis Kitty Nelson Lilly Tinlor Annie Travis Bessie Bartell Dole Kessner Dora Parker Anna Westerfield Tillie Molitor Clarlottie Siero Debbie Clark Marguerite Mow Ida Griffen Gordon Howard

Speer Concludes Address on Christian Duty to Society

Robert F. Speer, lay secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions, delivered the concluding address urging practical Christian service in work and family life. He emphasized balancing charity with dignity, avoiding envy and hate, and living by the higher law to uplift society and defend democratic ideals.

Dia Robert F. Speer Presbyteriaa Board of Foreign Missions

Sam Duck's Burlesque Troupe At The Theater Tonight

The Sam Duck burlesque company presents a long varied programme at the Trialody Theater during a three-night engagement with weighty acts. Featured performers include Malu Herelion Julia Natus Lula Darrell and others plus two burlesques. Special features include an oriental dance The Maa Mo Tu and an original living pictures production with special scenery and electrical effects.

Sam ‘H Duclls Tialely Wight Dan Ois Malu Herelion Julia Natus Lula Darrell Pischer Clark Mle Beatrice Mate Griffin Wallice Allen Moyt Nef the Simpsons Lelwne Darrell Sam T. Duck

Cure for Deafness Promoted by Unreliable Claim

An ad-like fragment touts a “sure cure” for deafness via cleansing a mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It promises $100 to prove otherwise and names Cheney and Co, druggists, Hall’s Family Pills, and a mailed circular offer.

Cutarel Phyll Cipeulirs

Vision Bells and New Year Resolution Sermon Poem

A dated verse reflection on bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new. It urges repentance, moral reform, and urging readers to work for Christ while praising gospel hope as the century closes. Signed by RL Yawer from Treat Cottage, Thitpwon, Pa., December 7.

Christ's Kingdoms

Contents of a Comprehensive 1900 Almanac Section

A list of broad data topics including official election vote detail for city township county and state levels. Platform summaries. National Convention delegates by state. Local Crawford county rules. June primaries results. Lists of city and county officials. Baseball records and National League percentages. Census 1900 data for Pennsylvania. Spanish American and Boer war items. Pekin siege statistics. Leading 100 events of the 1800s. Coal statistics and household receipts.

Crawford County Pennsylvania Pekin

Honors conferred upon Father Garvey at Scranton diocese

Rev. I A Garvey was invested as monsignor with the rank and insignia during a dawn service at St John’s in Pittston. The pope’s decree was read in Latin and English. Bishop Hoban blessed the vestments as Garvey accepted the title, the first such honor for a priest in the Scranton diocese. A luncheon followed at the convent with clergy and visiting priests in attendance.

Pittston Dee St. John's I. A. Garvey Gener Diocese of Scranton Plitston Quinnan Garvey Siguedl Miele Mawel Hoban Mogart Pather Quinnman Father Rine Avoca Pather Crewe Subedeacon Father Christ Scranton Monsignor Bishop Hoban Prievia Wee Cylerer M. J. Hughes Arnclair House

Priests In Attendance At Sanitary Service Gather

The document lists numerous priests and attendants at a sanctuary service, including Scranton Rev. Mathers S ed McManus and Kingston Father O Malley, with other clergy from Wilkes Barre, Williamsport, Avoca, and nearby towns. Notables from out of town include Mrs Garvey and Mr DL Mboray among families connected to Dinmore and Wayport.

Scranton Mathers S McManus McManie O'Reilly Koo Motley Wych O'Donnell I. Te Huddy Griffin Kingston Kev Father O'Malley Wilkes-Hall Dien Cowell Ho AL Me Ander Chavan Mor Garvey DL. Mboray Fathi Gioevin Mie Garver Dinmore Matthiew Cyasley Suratten Emily Ivan Kate Curtin WiTaneport Ruth Bivler Wilkea Iarre

Heroes of science reveal mosquito inoculation efforts in Cuba

Army surgeons in Cuba conduct experiments showing mosquitoes can transmit yellow fever and that inoculation may protect humans. The work, still experimental, involves feeding mosquitoes on patients and observing disease progression, with Dr. Carroll surviving and reporting on findings amid ethical concerns and wartime urgency.

Cuba Jesse Wy Lascar James A. Ciurroll United States Army Hobson Jung Merriinnie Santiago Harbor Traverne Tavneur Carroll Aind Dix. Pusser

Pompous Naval Officer Grumbles Through Speak Tubes

An officer of the watch on a naval vessel vented his ire at the engine room crew through the speaking tube. He asked for a report and, receiving a terse reply, turned away with a dark frown, the scene described as vivid as could be imagined.

Undefined OCR fragment narrative

Fragmentary text appears to contain garbled place names and monetary figures. Readable elements include a price of 4.60 and references to locations near Lackawanna Avenue and Heat related terms, but no coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize meaningfully.

Philadelphia Cattle Market Report Scrambled

Philadelphia market notes detail cattle receipts for the week and price variations. Observations include varied demand with higher bids for some barrows and good cattle while mixed lots showed softer pressure on others. Dealers seek clean stock as western supply pressures persist and buyers look for quality beef cattle.

Philadelphia Shen Gilles Saab SM Tae Atecis Diesiel Cone

Receipts Reported for Cattle Sheep and Hogs Sales

Fragmented figures show receipts for cattle, sheep and lambs, calves, hogs, and other stock. Totals include $808.28 for cattle and related charges, with additional rent and miscellaneous expenses noted.

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