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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
3
Classifieds show a general ad for a clearing house offering sale exchanges and help wanted with low rates. A woman seeks nursing or clerical work in Cabondale. The page also mentions a political candidate and public notices, reflecting a busy midcentury local market.
One of the city’s grandest funerals took place at St. Rewe de Lima while Rev. Father William A. Nealon, longtime pastor at St. Rose’s, was laid to rest. A requiem high mass followed by an elaborate procession to St. Rose cemetery featured over forty priests, a Hyde Park delegation, and many local and out of town relatives. The service was marked by solemn rites, somber vestments, and a large turnout despite the bishop’s absence due to prior commitments.
A testimonial touts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring sleep and nerve strength after overwork and stress. Mrs. Joseph Mitchell of Linden Street, West Feratton, Pennsylvania, reports relief from nervousness sleeplessness back pain and fatigue after using the pills from Matthews Bros drug store. The ad notes the pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by dealers or directly by the Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY, with the physician's portrait on the packaging.
The Young Ladies Communion Table association hosted a very successful euchre party last evening at Bi Rose hall. The decorated venue pleased attendees and reflected credit on the organizing young women. Scorekeepers included Katie Butler Kathryn Pace Tillie Murphy Mary Bridget Mary Murrin Ella Blis Bridget Kilhullen Jennie Foxe Katie Kennedy Ella Harte Katie Kerins Loretta Coleman Elizabeth Harte Mary Morrison Mary Boylan Ella Farrell Margaret McDonough Swarts. The reception committee featured Margaret Norton May Boland Anna Brennan Marile McGarry Mae Moffitt Kathryn Cooke Anna Gilhool Margaret Killeen Mary McAndrew Elisabeth Powderly.
The Ladiew’ Ald society of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans a Saturday birthday party at Mrs. Avery W. Reynolds’ Washington street home. Invitations hint at a playful event with miniature envelopes and silk purses, asking guests to bring a penny for each year of their age and to return the bag and coins.
Local Masonry brethren plan a trip to Binghamton tomorrow evening where Isenings Lodge Free and Accepted Masons will perform the third degree. The trip will depart at a specified time and return that night with a note on differences between jurisdictions.
Announcement from this city reports the wedding of Mrs. Mary J Keglar a Carbondale resident to Willan T Maize in Manonsburg Pennsylvania. The ceremony occurred last Thursday and was performed by Rev A F Foust. The bride has been active in religious work and home missionary circles while residing here.
The Central Labor union will hold a smoker Saturday evening at Mc Tighe's hall on South Main street. The event aims to promote harmony and sociability among the unions and members within the central body.
Wednesday night features A Hearre of Money. Thursday offers rapha. Thursday night presents Over the Boy. Friday matinee Quo Vadis. Friday night Captain Herne. Saturday matinee Nobody's Claim. Saturday night The Denver Express.
St Pauls Lutheran Church on South Church Street holds Lenten services every Wednesday at 7 00 p m led by Rev Ehinger.
In a quiet city election Republicans lose one council seat as Hughes defeats Boylan by narrow margin. Pugnani wins Third ward against Peek while Swigert defeats Atkinson for a one year term. Vannan leads for three year term in wards First to Sixth. McMillan tops Rivenburg for poor director and Bunnell seizes the Fifth ward alderman post.
Community notice lists groups including Father Carew branch No. 549 Catholic Knights of America Pioneer castle No. 25 A OKM Cars Carbondale lodge No. 20 Knights of Pyth ing and Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Engineers Afternoon event details unclear.
Miss Ruth Dilts visits Scranton. TD Rogers trips to New York. Miss Marie Cannon of Pike street stays with tmp. Miss Elizabeth Burke at Cottage street home. Mrs. Patrick Early of Seventh avenue visits Pittston friends. Mrs. Laura Corsen of Waymart guests Seabells Mitchell. Miss J Coyne of Providence visits Miss Barrett Powderly street. Daisy Miller returns to Scranton after visiting here. Mr and Mrs William Frye of Rutherford, N. J., guests at PP Mette home.
The Jermyn Mayfield election ended quietly with Silas Hills winning the justice of the peace race by a narrow margin across wards. David Thomas elected borough auditor and other officials named include school directors, councilmen, assessors, judges of election, and inspectors across three wards. A notable outcome was Walter Murray elected Second ward constable with one veto cast. A teachers institute on Feb 23 at Archbald High School was announced, along with social visits and local notices about residents and deaths in Hazleton and nearby towns.
In town visitors recount social exchanges as Mrs. A J Baker of Duryea visits relatives, sharing a handsome set of presents including a gold watch and chain given by her husband. The fragment captures a brief social scene centered on hospitality and tribute.
Navy department informs Willow Street resident Mike Nellie Ryan that the remains of her brother Thomas F. Ryan, a former Scranton resident and Dixie sailor stationed at Gibraltar, died March 12 in a hospital there. The body will be brought to Scranton for interment. Also, Richard Hall sustains injuries from a mule kick at Grassy Island shaft. he is under Dr. Price care at home.
Miss Schinnerling presented a paper on Correlation of Geography and History and How to Teach Them at the local institute in Moscow on Saturday. Rev. P. J. Frey and family planned to move to Williamsport, Henry Curry led Baptist services, and a turkey supper fundraiser aided the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid. Dr. Knedler returned from Philadelphia after a relative’s appendicitis operation, with partridge family reports hopeful. The King's Daughters social at Mr Grimes' home drew a large crowd, and Prof. Rogers, Miss Schinnerling, and Miss Buckingham attended the Moscow institute. Rev. James Wielding will preach at the Baptist church Friday with Lord's Supper after the morning service. W. B. Page suffered a neuralgia attack confining him home for several days.
Peckville held a quiet borough election with no opposition in the First and Second wards. In the Third ward James W. Smith won as councilman, Edwin Hi Ritter as school director, and William Bonner as assessor. Other local officials include John V. Davisy lingwiotor and Joseph Doe con. Advertised letters appeared at Peckville Post Office. Special entertainment is planned for Junior Langie night with Miss Eda Th Caryl and Miss Anos Jones among performers. Archie Chivers left for Niagara Falls for work. Water pressure drops due to a break in Archbold Water Co plans, threatening town conditions if a flood occurred.
Duryea February 19 The home hall opened to the public with red white and blue decor and many fancy articles. The program featured John H Bonner Miss Haskins Mrs B Owens and William Williams among others. Lewis Dobjkowke who broke his leg at Williams colliery is improving. A large snake was killed by Kresge near Campella Ledge. Hallstead miners face resumed work delays due to water and care shortages. An entertainment is planned for Washington's Birthday at the high school auditorium honoring the father of our country. Nettie Shalet’s daughter is seriously ill.
The column lists officers elected and pending appointments for Lackawanna council and Pocahontas groups, including Prophetess Myry and Powhatan James Heffer. It notes a 28–0 basketball win by North Scranton Stars over Mialena ales, and a charity supper at Primitive Methodist church benefitting Ladies’ Aid. Also reported are shop meetings, a festival sale, and various residents’ movements and visits.
Mr Eb C Nagle and daughter Dorothy of West Tutton joined Mina Blanche Tiegellas on Main street Moosic for a Sunday visit. Linam Tile of Duryea called in town. Bella Graham is homebound with intermittent illness. Mika Elebee Cole hosted friends Saturday night for her fourteenth birthday with Ticia Lovan Maggie Hrews Mariam Brown Mont Tobling Ralph Knapp Charles McCrindle Milo Singer Louis Vanning Hare Willen John Roberts Nellie Hinds and others present.
A Washington Evening Star piece notes the Supreme Court draws reverent crowds even when in recess while warnings of vandalism raise concern. It contrasts respect for the high court with the taint seen in other public places, including fingerprints on the White House surfaces.
The letter cites Belva A. Lockwood praising Peruna as a remedy for cold catarrh hay fever and general weakness. Testimonials from Mrs Hannah J. Bennett Mrs T Pelton and Julia C Brown endorse Peruna as a reliable tonic and cure for headaches palpitations and fatigue. Doctors discuss catarrh affecting multiple organs and urge readers to seek Hartfound guidance.
A detailed account of the Supreme Court’s formalities and decorum describes velvet ropes, strict access, and silent solemnity as justices convene. It notes observers and reporters, the ritual barriers, and the disciplined quiet that marks the chamber from the public areas.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers round trip tickets to Washington D C for March 1 2 3 at one fare. Tickets valid to return through March 6 inclusive on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Overnight stopovers allowed at Philadelphia and Baltimore with ticket deposit. For details consult Lehigh Valleys ticket department.
Effective Monday February 11 Train No 1 west bound from Scranton at 105 p.m. and Train No 4 east bound from Scranton at 120 p.m. will not run west of Elmira.
A historical health note claims a routine quinine regimen can cure the grip within two days. It describes a cleansing tonic and daily dosage, urging readers to follow the regimen for swift relief.
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