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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
11
A West Scranton board of trade committee hosts a tonight’s public meeting at St David's Hall to argue for a proposed viaduct. Leaders invite opponents to hear cost and construction explanations and to speak their views.
Procrastination risks serious illness as coughs may worsen. The notice promotes Purour’s French Tar as a tried and true remedy, available at G W Jenkins Drugstore on 1016 Main Avenue.
A historical notice urges West Side voters to approve the Delaware Lackawanna and Western viaduct at the upcoming election. It claims crossings near Lackawanna Avenue threaten life and limb, cites rising coal and labor costs, and argues avoidance of future expense by building the structure now.
Miss Alberta Hanley of South Ninth Street turned ten with a party hosted by friends on Thursday evening. Miss Nat Eagan photographed the group, and Miss Kate Healey played piano selections. A large gathering joined the celebration. Miss Ethel Bevan of North Main Avenue hosted a small house party with ten couples on Thursday evening. The guest list included intimate friends, and the hostess was assisted by her mother in reception and refreshments. A surprise party marked Miss McNulty’s twenty first birthday at the McNulty home on North Bromley Avenue Thursday evening. Vocal solos by Jamie Moulty Joseph Goff and John Shaughnessy complemented the festivities with Miss Fish and Mr McNulty performing principal solos.
A West Side hospital directors committee named Dr W A Paine William H Freeman Hon John R Farr D D Evans and Hon J C Vaughan to arrange a reception for the women who organized the fundraising drive for a new non ambulance. The date and venue are to be announced with likely at the Electric Wheelmen club house. The new ambulance is being painted at Blume's carriage factory and will be ready soon.
An afternoon paper reports Layard's Market at Price street and North Main avenue was entered by burglary at 10 30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. No injuries noted and authorities seek witnesses.
The ad promises perfect shirt fit by taking proper measurements and guarantees from twenty years of experience. It highlights workmanship materials and fashion as unbeatable and urges discerning customers to trust their claim.
The sale promotes perfect shirt waists from regular stock not factory clearances. Prices have risen one third at the factory since last Summer, yet the actual values named remain unchanged for three years, making the deal obvious and attractive.
An old newspaper shopper notice promotes men s shirts with reinforced back and front continuous facings patent neck band and a range of sizes. It lists sale prices 25c 35c and 45c noting the shirt is the best made and compares it to a famous model Wamasutta. The ad emphasizes comfort and fittings.
An advertisement touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the cure for Kidney Liver Bladder and Blood diseases and rheumatism with trial bottles offered free by mail to readers who send address details to Rondout New York. It claims extensive success and lists pricing for bottles.
Thursday night a claim of a robbery of green goods was denied by the proprietor. Lieutenant Williams said Mr. Layard broke the window himself and police suspect fake burglary stories aim to scare the public about patrolmen.
W. F. Mears president of the Electric City Wheelmen spends days with relatives then travels to Joplin Missouri to take charge of a zinc mine. He plans to relocate there permanently but will make frequent trips to Scranton and will not return until May. E G Peters ex secretary of the bicycle club is connected with the mining company.
Rev Dr Bird leads the Salvation Army mid-winter camp meeting tonight at 8. A free-will offering supports the local corps. Tomorrow Misa C E Savage of the YWCA conducts the gathering inviting Scranton women. Mrs E D Fellowe leads tomorrow afternoon gospel meeting at 3 45 at West Scranton YWCA rooms. Rev A J Van Cleft preached at Simpson M E Church last night with choir under Professor Jones.
Remains of the late Mrs. John H. James die at her Miner's Mills home. Funeral conducted at 2:30 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Services led by Rev. Hugh Davis and Rev. F B Boyt. Mother’s house on Eynon Street used for the 2:00 PM cortege.
Mrs. A. B. Holmes is seriously ill at her home on South Main avenue. Fred Major, a miner at the Johnson mine, fractured his right arm at work Thursday. James English and Michael O'Toole are matched for a ten round glove contest in Jessup tonight. Peter Willis fell from a building near the Simpson church and fractured an arm and suffered bruises. Briggs colliery posts six hour shifts until further notice. St Mark's Lutheran guild to serve clam chowder next Wednesday evening at 5. C M Florey directs phonographic selections at Lackawanna council Arcanum meeting with a smoker. Lectures begin tonight in Morgans hall by Order of American Knighthood with addresses and musical numbers.
The Scranton Athletic Club held its sixteenth annual masque ball at their hall last evening. The well-decorated venue drew a crowded, festive crowd with Lawrence's orchestra providing dancing music. The event, praised as a leading social highlight of the season, was a grand financial and social success, attributed to the efforts of Peter Neuls as chairman and committee members Fred Rose, George Wirth, Phil Levert, Mathew Rohn, and others.
The Harmonie Quartette club sails to Lucerne Tuesday evening to back Frohsian Singing society with three Scranton sketches The Crowded Hotel Who Is the Actor Schmierpinsel features Charles Sprandel John Snyder William Moser Christopher Snyder Henry Wetter Oscar Grambo Fred Albrecht George Miller and other members expected to join for a pleasant valley show.
The Junger Maennerchor plans a rehearsal at Schimpff's hall tomorrow afternoon to prepare for the Brooklyn Baengerfest with prize compositions. Members and friends are urged to attend as prizes may be won. Also noted is the installation of St Joseph’s Benevolent Society officers and a commemoration for Christ Luther church Ladies Aid. Police court actions include Coulowski and Koleski cases, with bail posted or set. A Gospel meeting at 845 p m Sunday at 1021 Cedar avenue led by Miss Sarah Krigbaum will cover City Missionary Work.
An ad touts Hostel ford's Stomach RFltters claiming to ease constipation and improve digestion and blood flow for fifty years. It promotes a private avenue stamp on the bottle neck and invites women to a Charley Hartley entertainment event in the South Ride YWCA room Tuesday night at 8. Michael Carey of Stone Avenue fell ill at the South Mill and was moved to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment.
Pea coal priced at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J. T. Bharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave with phone 6682 for service.
The Young Men's club of the Church of the Good Shepherd hosts a turkey supper in the church parlors on Washington's Birthday to raise funds for the gymnasium. Tickets are 25 cents. Green Ridge residents praise the suppers and mark high local regard for the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Games were given a surprise party at their Warren street home on Thursday evening. Music and games entertained guests into the night with dainty viands served. Attendees included neighbors and friends from nearby streets and Dickson.
Miva Vena Spangenbure died at her mother's home on James street after a brief illness. She was a Christian young lady with a timid, amiable nature and a wide circle of friends. Survived by mother Hulda Bpangenture three brothers Levi John and Molloy three sisters Manda Hileman Mary E K Harford and Millie Haysler of Paterson N J Funeral at Ash Street Methodist Episcopal church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, Rev John R Austin to lead interment in Kiser cemetery.
Meeting held last night at Republican headquarters. Ralph Bewick instantly killed near the Gypsy Grove Colliery after being run down by an engine. Services in the churches tomorrow. Programme of recital to be given tonight in Sunday school rooms of the Presbyterian Church.
A local Republican meeting at headquarters outlined nominees for borough offices including Burgese Wilson as mayor and William R. Wilson as treasurer. Other slated posts include tax collector Mark Simpson and councilmen Marwell Chapman and Christian Weber, with Janson Cole and George J. Kunz as school directors. The group urged party supporters to vote loyally as preparations for the election accelerate.
Yesterday afternoon Ralph Bewick a 14 year old mule driver at Gypsy Grove colliery was killed when an approaching engine struck him and his mule while crossing the railroad near the colliery. The ambulance transported the body to his father's home on Drinker street.
Tripp Avenue church holds Sunday school then preaching and communion led by Rev. Ly mer of Providence church with Christian Endeavor in the evening. Dudley Street Baptist plans morning and evening sermons by Rev. J L Kreamer, with noon Sunday school and Thursday prayer meeting. Presbyterian pulpit to be filled by Rev W F Gibbon while he rests in Washington. Methodist Episcopal to conduct morning and evening preaching as usual.
This evening in the church Sunday show rooms Mrs. Eugene H. Coonrad and Misses Caroline Van Wormer and Mabel Edina Taylor present readings vocal solos and instrumental music. The program includes Beethoven Bonita Op 31 No 1 reading The Toboggan The Swallows Joys of Millionaires Schumann Nouvelette Huguem Leen Creole Love Song Chopin Polonaise and more with Miss Taylor performing and Miss Van Wormer reading.
Luke Crane from Grove Street was taken to the poor farm by Officers Boland and Sawyer after a period of temporary insanity during jail confinement for drunkenness. A free kindergarten entertainment is planned for next Tuesday night in Maniley's hall with Miss Morris and children performing. The funeral for Virginia Spangenburg, a 14 year old daughter of Mrs. Huldah Spangenburg, will be held at 8 a.m. at the home in Lillie England with interment at Kixertown. Miss May Jackson of New Haven, Cent, visits Miss F. A. Doney and family on Clay Avenue.
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