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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
7
The Carbondale common council met in regular session to address the Water Supply Company's bill for water from April to October totaling 1081 dollars. Resolutions directed clerks to return warrants at the old rate, the solicitor to handle the matter, and a damage claim by Calligher, a barber, due to a recent overflow was referred.
O O Beverance of 12 Lincoln Ave nic died Sunday morning from pneumonia aged about 46. Born Lenox Susquehanna county he moved to Carbondale in 1897 and worked as a toameter for contractor T C Tobinson. Survived by wife one daughter two sons. Short services at the house this morning funeral at Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Williams of Clitterd assisting. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Carbondale.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vandermars have returned from North Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Lb. A. Burnett will return today from an eastern trip. Miss Mary Maxwell of Park Street will give a masquerade party this evening. Miss Lizzie Schnerhols of Honesdale visits in the city. M. T. Church has returned to Northumberland after a brief visit here. William Conner of Pairview Street will go to Green Ridge for employment. Mrs. N. C. Drennan of Helene is critically ill. Mesd May McGinty and Tesina Yourne of Wilkes-Barre visit friends here. Chord Superintendent of the Rite Georze VanWeuren spent last event in the city.
Willurs resigns mine foremanship for New York and Pennsylvania Coal Company effective March 1. Williams takes pos near Pittston moving family soon. Tucker resigns at Dolph Robertson store. he and brother buy Deposit store stock and enter grocery business. Methodist group hosts Mother and Father Geese at Fire Company hall Feb 29. admission 10 and 15 cents. Mrs Dante and family visiting. Alice Dembo recovering from diphtheria.
An early October 1800s notice claims an Evitor averted severe illness after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The account notes persistent coughing and fear of pneumonia until a bottle relieved symptoms, with Edwards, publisher, urging readers to buy from local druggists.
Mrs Cherloe Evans of West Pitston tutors relatives in Borinton Luckue Wat hospital. Neve Miks Pawiuara Bottus Archbald visiting Tients. Peter Carma of Dunincore received word of Michael Gannon's death in Biattte City Montana. The letter says Gannon was shot in a hotel during a dispute with the proprietor. Gannon was well known locally and had left the area previously.
The fragment lists survivors and locals in Wilkes-Barre with relatives in Butte City Providence and Lackawanna street. It notes a disaster delaying cleaning work on Lackawanna street and a grand requiem mass for John Fergusson at St Patrick's church. It mentions Nellie Dmddy visiting friends and Jennie Patten ill at home on Delaware street.
An entertainment at Primitive Methodist church in Jermany and Mayfield features Miss Mary Pritchard vs Mrs John Green Slade in a quilt contest with a 10 cent admission. The program includes singing phonograph selections recitations and duets. Edwin Woodworth injured by a fall of rock at a Delaware and Kvdi quarry. head wound stitches and a leg injury reported. Taxes due by March 15 to avoid 5 percent penalty. Pre Lent social by St. Aloysius society in Enterprise hall ends with supper and dancing. Samuel Willams, brother-in-law of Job Williams, dies at Nanticoke. noted for literary ability.
Rev H M Pease of Eatonville called here Saturday. Stelic, formerly of this place, now in New Jersey, visits for a few days. Ada B Dean, Wilkes-Barre elocutionist, to read at the Baptist church with local talent accompaniment. Admission 1 and 15 cents. May Henry Ivee visited Wyoming Hast w Weely. Frot PL Whimer entertains his mother from Scranton. Miss Craey Purdy, recently ill, is able to be out again.
The funeral of A. J. Smmith was held at Vie Lite residence with Rev. Mgr. Clark of Heimilton presiding. Local improvements on Male street by Charles Ridgeway prompt a market planned for April first, while Rev. Dr. Chats filled the Baptist pulpit after Bobbath morning service. Postmaster Veal Valley works alone as Ruth Perry and Leslie Mershon miss work due to illness. Rev. Mr. Godshall conducts services.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases claiming rapid relief and a one dollar bottle price. It offers a free trial bottle by sending name and address to the Kennedy corporation with a note referencing the paper.
Revival meetings at the Methodist Tpiscapat church attract strong attendance. The town notes expect Scranton residents to relocate dwellings soon. A liveryman’s horse collapsed near the old barn on Friday while returning from Scranton with an agent. Our school led by Prof. Hanyon reports more pupils this term than ever, reflecting growth.
The St David's Day event at Welsh Congregational Church features David J. Davis with his phonograph and contests. Funeral for Esau Price held at Welsh Congregational Church with burial at Forest Memorial Cemetery. Rev TD Edwards named pastor of Welsh Baptist Church after unanimous selection. several rectorship applications reported.
Notice of nuptials between Michael Bigtin of Tickson City and Mere Atlee Giltiwan of Scranton, formerly of Arch Bald, announcing their upcoming marriage with location and party details.
The New York Run notes Mr Wu Ting Fang, 56, 5 ft 7 in, slender, in silk robes, with distinctive features and glasses. He and Mrs Wu host receptions at the leased legation house at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue and eighteenth Street, where he works and socializes. He studied in Hong Kong Yale and England, later becoming legal adviser to Id Tung Chang and a Progressive party member.
Bon Ton Stock company presented The Census Taker a five act comedy drama with Charlie Lesource leading a versatile cast. Lentina Eractus Bolastio and Miss Emma Bunting starred with Tevliuene as a fun maker. Eugene LaRue played the villain. James Durkin was the wrongfully accused hero. Miss Rossie Dunn appeared in pink amid lively songs and dancing between acts. moving pictures were shown. The Castaways and The Black Flag follow this afternoon and tonight.
A dated listing shows rooms for rent at Westminster Hotel with contact John Jermyn at 2 Wyoming Avenue and attorney notices for Edward W Thayer and L A Watres. The page advertises travel schedules, business addresses, a variety of local trades, and a distribution of train times from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton with many named firms and individuals.
The Manhattan Club Burlesquers began a three days engagement at the Gaiety yesterday afternoon. The company presents a few good turns and closes with the burlesque A Manhattan Cocktail featuring all troupe members.
Manager Long of the Lyceum asks patrons to secure advance seats for this evening’s Sapho dramatization by Frank J. Goodwin. A telegram warns that New York theater speculator Michael Shiehle plans to send agents to grab the best seats ahead of the company.
Daniel Frohman offers one of his greatest recent successes at the Lyceum on Thursday night. Howard Ciould stars after notable work with Johran’s Prisoner of Zenda company and earns star status with a fine Anthony Hope performance. Godfrey Hemsen leads as Colonial Girl with a role showcasing his talent, while a third set lets him duel Lovelace and resolve martial misunderstandings in a patriotic finale. A light sub-comedy threads through the lovers’ quarrels.
The review notes delightful episodes in Way Down Fast to be staged Friday and Saturday at the Lyceum with Saturday matinee. It also praises Way Down East for its mix of light humor and the poignant heroine tale, while calling Brady's company among the best touring on the road.
A vintage advertisement from Hall's Catarrh Cure promotes the remedy as internally acting through the blood. It lists F. J. Cheney and Co. as the supplier, with a Toledo business network including Weet and Truax and other wholesale druggists. The notice claims the cure and testimonials are available, with Hall's Pills marketed as the best family remedy.
Time table in effect Nov 19 trains leave Scranton for New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Mountaintop Bethlehem and more. Through service to all points east south and west at lowest station rates. Baldin general passenger agent.
Lehigh Valley Railroad trains to Philadelphia New York and coal region points are listed with destinations including White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Easton Reading and Wilkes Barre. Connections via D and H R R and L V lines are noted with departure windows and intermediate stops. reservations and agent contacts are provided.
Trains depart Boranten for Howley and intermediate points with a connection at Mawe ley to the Arie Railroad for New York Newhare. Hor esdale at intermediate halts. No 2 Accomodive tion No 4 Mapress Ll p.m.
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