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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
7
In Carbondale crowds show morbid interest in the New York stage Selina Nethersole presenting Sapho. The mayor of Sernelem demands a private rehearsal to judge acceptability for the public. The outcome hinges on whether he acts as censor or dramatic patron.
The membership book is seen as faulty as two members per branch were to confer under Chairman Swigert. Meera Thompson and Eaton were named, but Swigert substituted Eaton. No notices of appointment or sewer committee activity have arrived, and Dor Wheeler appears dropped from the list of the select committee.
Fragmentary text suggests a disturbance or event in the town’s central area with mentions of a freezing point and a tower. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
Prof A T Peters spent Sunday in Villenon and will return tonight. Mrs Frank Stuart of Susquehanna visited Mrs B R Carpenter on Maple Avenue. Dr Wheeler was in Herrick Centre on professional calls. Mrs At Niles is convalescent. Wary Dreberts suffers a scap wound at Hendrick shops. The Homtist choir meets tonight at Miss Mae Avery on Giddeld Avenue. Nocthweet employees were idle Saturday. Mr and Mrs Sears, long at Dr Wheeler's hospital, returned to Honesdale Saturday. The pop beard appeals to Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the act under which a soap director was meted from each vote last Tuesday. Old members will oppose seating of new ones to the last.
A reader testimonial from Mr W. Te Stapleton of Theorminte praises Chamberlain's Palm Voten for rheumatism. He claims it relieves pain after one application and credits Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.
The Carbondale Medical Society held its monthly meeting Friday evening at the home of Dr. M. Shields Carbondale. Members present discussed latest infection prevention methods and a survival topic with Dr J Niles and Dr Wheeler contributing. social hour followed with supper. next meeting will be in Moreh at Dr A Niles home Carbondale. Thomas M Roundy announces candidacy for representative Fourth district Lackawanna Republicans.
Taylor news recounts a lively Friday meeting at the Price Library with a growing membership and a lively question box. William Stone staged a sewing exhibition. prizes will honor top improv ed speeches as music offerings continue.
Mike Moran and J G Hollenbeck report threats in Brown Hollow while Alderman Atkinson issues a war tax. A Greek church funeral in Mayfield honors Harry Dawongke with attendees from across the valley. A Russian presence attends, and a deceased man died after a gymnastic stunt turning fatal. Names include A C Gavin and others per local reports.
William Philbin and Harold Carey of Scranton visited town yesterday as Mike Anna Shafer of this place won the guessing doll at the fair Saturday. Misses Lillian Brown and Naomi ...
Local man Jacob Ruppenthal of South Side Scranton credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief from constant back pain and nocturnal discomfort. He purchased from Matthews Brower’s store, praising the product more than other remedies and urging readers to buy the 40 cent bottle from Foster’s or Milburne Buffalo agents.
The Taxpayers association met to draft resolutions for the council as it approaches organization next Monday night. Aspirants for treasurer include William F. Povis William Adair and John J. Carbine with incumbent Lavin not seeking another term. Secretary O Malley may serve again. A road work accident in Eddy Creek injures Thomas Keavin. A 9 year old dies from croup at Lackawanna Street with funeral tomorrow at 2 PM Dunmore cemetery. Wedding announcements include Ming Kim McCormack and Joseph Mettube in Br Mateick s church. The Catholic Mutual Review plans a banquet at the Mahon house with Lawrence s orchestra. Mamie Burke visits from Mark Place as guest of Nellie Gallagher.
The Lyceum stage offered A Greek Slave with Minnie Ashley in the lead, praised for her grace and expressiveness while the show’s plot and dialogue lag behind typical musical comedy. Dorothy Morton’s absence was filled by Miss Mittie Atherton, and Albert Mahar’s humor felt strained by the production’s tone.
Charles Leyburne and his Bon Ton Stock company bring a versatile bill to the Academy of Music with three electrical palace settings costing over 31000. Tonight opens the sensational comedy drama The Census Taker with moving pictures nightly and Cineamatography scenes. Special prices issued for ladies tickets if reserved before 5 p.m. Monday.
The Gaiety showcases the Manhattan extravaganga today tomorrow and Wednesday. The burlesque closes with roaring laughter and features Parrett brothers Nellie Silverster Gue Nelle Johnson and Pillard plus Al Lerbine and Vaders. A troupe with sixteen young ladies performs several novelty acts with bright costumes and catchy music.
The mind disconed dramatization of Bapho will be presented at the Lyceum tomorrow night. Manager Long says the play will be given despite threats from the authorities.
Daniel Frohman presents Howard Gould and strong company Thursday evening at the New York Lyceum. A Colonial Girl, by Grace Livingston Furniss and Abbey Sage Richardson, stars Gould as Godfrey Remsen with authentic colonial scenery bric a brac and even furniture, delivering a light romantic comedy with period flair.
A one cent a word classified column lists rental offers in Scranton. Desirable farm on 62 Washington avenue appears with other listings including six and eleven room houses at 15, Latham, 2227 Boulevard, 1542 Monsey avenue, and 422 Madison avenue. Also April 1 store space on Lackawanna avenue listed with contact J H Gunster.
Classified items include merchandise for sale at 122 Gibson Street and 825 Mandelin Avenue. Several help wanted notices seek drug store experience, home duties, and clerical work with contact details. Additional notes show various employment desires and locations in this historical classifieds snippet.
Notices detail annual meetings for Crogs Fork Water Company and The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company with election of directors and other business. Meetings set for March in Lackawanna and Beranton offices, with transfer books closed February 25 and reopened in March.
A dramatic duel unfolded off Ocean Grove as a cock sparrow and a sea robin clashed midair over bait, culminating in the sparrow killing the fish and both birds zigzagging above the pier amid astonished onlookers including Assistant City Clerk Hi GB Salter and local politicians.
Local applications cannot reach the seat of the disease so internal remedies are advised. Hall Catarrh Cure is praised as a prescription remedy with ingredients aimed at the blood and mucous surfaces. The advertisement cites testimonials and urges purchase from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A dense listing of Scranton area professionals includes ARCHITECTs Frederick L. Prown and Willard Warren & Knapp, ATTORNEYS Jessup & Jessup and James W. Oakton, and several firms and offices on Washington and Wyoming avenues. Also listed are physicians Dr W F Allen and Dr W L Amoreaux, traders National Bank building, and Lackawanna services and vendors.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetables list service to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Allentown and Bethlehem with multiple daily trains. Connections include Pittston Wilkes-Barre Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg and Pottsville. Tickets available at the station and from agent P Baldwin general passenger agent.
Train times and connections for Delaware and Madson routes dated 1900. It details departures to New York, Wilkes Barre, Montreal, Boston and other points via Lehigh Valley and Black Diamond Express, with arrival times from Carbondale and the North and Wilkes-Barre regions. Includes fare notes and agency contacts J. W. Burdick and H. W. Cross.
Lehigh Valley Railroad schedules list trains from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via various routes with multiple daily departures. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars operate between Wilkes-Barre, New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Suspension Bridge, with intermediate stops including White Haven and other coal region towns. Officials include Wilbur, Charles Lae, and A W Nonne Macher. tickets and reservations at 600 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable lists trains leaving Scranton for Hawley and intermediates with connections via Bile Railroad to New York, Middletown, Willesdale and other points. Service includes No. 2 Accommodation at 6 a.m and Express at 1 p.m.
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