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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
11
A St David's Hall event featured music by Miss Cilroy Prof Sullivan and St Jen's Glee Club with a large audience. Rev Thomas Neale led revival services at Baptist church with ongoing weekly sessions and morning and evening prayers announced in The Tribune.
Last evening closed the fourth week of the revival at First Baptist Church. Worshipers gathered for prayer, sermons, and renewed faith as the series continued under the church’s pastor.
A small gathering at 119 Rocketree last night featured poetry reading and musical renditions by Minas Mattie Hughes, Raya Jones on phonograph, and John Griffiths with Frank Kepler. An instrumental trio performed, lunch was provided by Mrs. Ferber, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ferber, several Misses and Messrs Ferber, Hughes, Jones, Davis, Berkley, and others.
Short services for the female Mine Joelle Bevan occurred at her home on Novih Alvin avertitta with a later procession to Winchburn Street Presbyterian church for public rites. The church filled with relatives as teachers A J Moree and Herbert Hill led the funeral march. The service featured a Tabernacle Congregational quartet, scripture, prayers by Rev J P Meffate, a sermon by Rev J B Sweet, and consoling remarks by Rev D P Jones. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers named Will.
This notice advertises a selection of lace curtains and sash width weaves. It lists Irish Point Dresden Brussels Notting hams Egyptians Eubroidevel Muslins Eve among available patterns and invites inspection to stay fully posted on styles.
In a sizable stock of ors olds and ends about 700 pairs are included in the loss cited. Reductions are guaranteed. The only weave is Nottingham mostly Scranton made with excellent patterns and near unlimited choice.
The funeral of Martin Herrity was held yesterday afternoon. The procession left the Chestnut Street residence at 2:90 o'clock for St Patrick's Church on Jackson Street where Rev A T Broderick officiated. St Leo's Battalion members and their drum corps attended, pallbearers from the organization listed. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
The annual hall of St Pauls Pioneer Morps will be held in Meare hall on Monday evening with Lawrence orchestra furnishing music. Rev B H Romig declines a ministerial call from Plymouth Congregational church. his letter will be read at evening service and Rev Mr Rock will preach. The funeral of Mrs Mary Ryan of 209 Broadway Bellevue is set for tomorrow. burial in St Marys cemetery Dunmore. The Young Peoples society of the First Welsh Baptist church held a well attended revival meeting last night. An entertainment at Ripple division rooms on South Main avenue begins at 730. two members were initiated. The Hive Park Father Mathew society installs officers and holds a smoker tomorrow afternoon. The remains of Chri ten Fur y will be interred in Cathedral Cemetery with Grand Army of Republic in charge. West Side Republican league presented with a plaque of Mathew Stanley Quay. SirMith James of Deckers court injured in accident on Decee. frost bite may require amputation. Alumni Athletic Association held a meeting in Meare building. Funeral of John L Davis after gas accident in Dodge mine will be Monday at 2 o clock. interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. The choir of Jackson Street Rap Lat church to meet after service. Alice Thomas viewing arrangements after 7 and tomorrow before Welock. Ticket not opened at Ducs on Street Baptist church where services will be at 2.
Enoch Harris of South Mein Avenue has been seriously ill for corporal works while Benjamin Heane of South Hyde Park Avenue remains at home in a similar condition awaiting further medical attention at his bedside.
The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club presented a four act drama for Mire Patrick Levens widow before a large audience in St Marys hall. Cast members include Joe Cournier Ned Singleton J J Moran Hy Dougherty Major Britt and many others. An upcoming performance is planned for February 15 at the Providence Baptist church Wayne avenue with Rev George A Hague conductor and Rev W F Davies presiding.
A reader from Deepwater Missouri credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of womb trouble and irregular menstruation after five bottles. The letter urges other suffering women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lyon, Maine.
A burst of social and fraternal activity fills the town with events including a valentine social by the Metho dist church Ladies Aid, a charity old-fashioned party on Washingtons birthday, and a garland of lodge and club activities. Charity drives benefit hospital service and local mines face a frozen shutdown while letters home praise a son in service.
Republican borough ticket lists officers and school directors including Engle and Montgomery. Church and Sunday services descriptions cover Trinity Avenue Christian Church and nearby Methodist and Baptist congregations with choir, soloist, and youth group activities.
Ida Doty Dell and Jean Thompson attended a social in Washington hall hosted by the Independent and John B. Smith Howe companies. William Wilson of Benner street suffered knee injuries from a fall but shows slight improvement. Maud Letby visiting Miss Anna Henwood. Clara Collins recovered from illness. Dunmore Electric Light and Heat Co. manager James Spain injured at the plant and at home. Pennsylvanians Coal Company payrolls to be issued today.
Critics note great New York success not matching Scranton reception for Hotel Topsy Turvy. Without a guiding diagram the farce confuses, though Eddie Foy’s company provides lively music and competent staging.
The renowned actress Eagenie Blair appears at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday night February 18 for a single performance of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Lady of Qualice. Directed by W M Wilkison the dramatization showcases Blair as Clorinda Wildairs with notable artistry and versatility.
The Huntley Jackson company opens a week at the Academy of Music with a packed house and many turned away. The McKeesport Herald praises The World melodrama and the troupe’s capable performances. Charles Coghlan appears Tuesday with The Royal Box at Lyceum in a finely finished production.
The Mour-de-Lis Burlesquers open a week long engagement at the Gaiety Theatre starting Monday matinee February 19. The show features a dozen plus charming women, clever comedians, elaborate scenery, and high class specialty acts. A burletta leads to a variety of acts including John and Lillie Binelli and Winnie Richards in a modern comic repertoire. The program includes the Shivlds sisters, Tommy Haker, and other performers of noted merit.
B Jefferson prominent American theatre producer brings his brothers and a seasoned cast to perform Rip Van Winkle with Thomas Jefferson in the title role at the Lyceum theater on Wednesday February 15 night.
A historical notice promotes a grippe remedy from Kemp’s Hul gam. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand and use at first symptoms to prevent coughing fits and lung complications.
South Scranton’s Scranton Athletic club held its fifteenth masquerade with about 600 attendees. Costumes ranged from Army and Navy figures to Teddy Roosevelt and Aguinaldo, while the Keystone Orchestra provided music for fourteen dance numbers and unmasking.
The annual masquerade of Carpenters Union No 484 drew a full crowd at Workingman's hall Prospect avenue. Guth's band provided music while Louis Scheuer promoted the event and committees led by Gustav Koester and Emil Gatsler organized arrangements and reception. Officiating officers included Alex Glaner president and Gustav Koester vice president.
Miss Mary Daubell hosts a farewell gathering at 416 Willow Street before departing to Philadelphia. Guests include Ira Rentschler Jessie Hagen Carrie Blatter Louise Blatter Julia Dankworth Minnie Renschler Marie Frank Lissie Havelroth Alvina Smith and others. Also a dance at 40 Cedar Avenue celebrates the tenth birthday of George Schauts with many attendees.
General Grant commandery Knights of Malta held a regular session in Hartmans hall. Members were advanced to the White degree. John Christopher presided. An entertainment followed with William Light singing and addresses by John W. Hartman and Adam Fruechtel. Sandwiches coffee and vigor were served.
Notices indicate orders sent to C. B. Sharkey at 194 Cedar Avenue will receive prompt attention with a phone listing 41h4.
The Svelal and Athletic club will proch toe morrow afternoon at the club house on Altley street. Adam Frudcier of Willow Street will leave Monday for Philadelphia to undergo treatment for his pres at the Wells hospital.
The recent bitter cold shatters warmth across the region with frozen pipes and frostbite risk. Greenwood collieries halted operations as residents endure drafty homes and ice bound water lines amid the cold. The funeral of Peter Moran is set for this afternoon with burial at Minooka Catholic. St Joseph's Society plans a regular meeting at their hall tonight.
Miss Viola Gore hosted a sleighride party to Winverly on the eve. Dickson colony slate pickers quit early due to frozen steam pipes. Rev. W. J. Ford banquet funded by I. H. Stevens through W. K. Johneon & Co. Mrs. Geiser returned from the country. Several residents ill or traveling. Church group plans Washington birthday supper. Democrats rally at Nettleton's hall. Mrs. Helen Campbell Devan to lecture on Household Economics. Pupils of Public School No. 28 plan a Washington birthday peace entertainment. Ralph Williams leaves for the south to recuperate, returning later this month.
An advertisement urges a large attendance of private customers to visit Manners Phare pharmacy for a cod liver oil tonic. It touts Hepophorphitea as a lung strengthener and reformer, claiming it as a top remedy, with references to high prices and broad demand.
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