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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
12
In Carbondale the public weighs municipal water ownership tied to bonding costs. Property holders resist widening taxes beyond water savings, except those with consolidated bonds. Citizens urge council candidates to state their position clearly on the two conditions.
Central Pennsylvania and Carbondale Telephone companies fought on Main Street as one objected to close wires near Morrison livery. Manager Gillern claimed the line endangered the fire alarm system and threatened to cut the wires if they touched the alarm.
Mrs Bevan and children returned to Beninton after visiting EE Lath Trap. Fr Spencer hosts Margaret Stanton of Ames Town. Olver returns home in Warne county. Mamie Nell of Brooklyn Street and Colla Gilmarten visit Maranet Morrison and return to Scranton. Coalbrook Creek er now operating. Fishermen warned by Constable Moran after angling near No 4 pond. Two accidents on the new Lonesdale branch. Romango of Bleetiletts had foot crushed at Waysmart Anumption. Farview near Earl Stalker, 18, of 14 Canhan street, suffers a fractured foot after a fall.
In Olyphant a Passion Play event features extracts from the Ober-Ammergau pageant with Adam and Eve in the Garden among acts such as Christ before Pilate and the Resurrection. The program also includes lectures and readings by local figures, plus social visits and church services noted for the coming week.
Advert says many lose health chasing success as Bond's Sar- Baparilla helps business men stay healthy. Hood's Pills offered as gentle effective remedy for 26 cents.
Mrs. Parkenson of New York visits her mother Mrs. Brink. A ten ton granite monument was erected this week in the cemetery in memory of W. F. Clements. J. Hornbaker and Bert Blesecker attended the Knights of Malta lodge at Gerriton Tuesday evening. The Women’s Christian Temperance...
The funeral for Mrs. Kate DePew, who died Wednesday night, will be held at her late residence Saturday at 2 o clock. The union met at the home of Mrs. Philip Swarta while Mrs. Weed of Scranton visited friends in town. DD. Gardner has returned to Philadelphia to resume studies at the University of Pennsylvania after spending the holidays with his parents.
Peckville church services announce morning sermon by M Bf Hard TD D secretary of the Church Extension society and an evening sermon by Rev Simpkins on the inevitable opposition between a Melane and God and Man's Evil. Local notes mention a false boy accident rumor and various town updates.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder and blood. It claims simple at home tests and promises relief from urinary issues night-time urination scalding pain and other ailments. Readers are urged to mail address for a trial bottle and pamphlet.
Fine instrumental music venue notes a meeting Friday January 1 at the home of Mrs Sickler with all members invited. Social visits include Misses Lizvale and Alma Ferguson of Jubilee Wayne County visiting Miss Sadie Stage of Prospect Hill. Mrs J D Browd and Mr J D Peek noted as visitors and local business travelers. Presbyterian church morning service at 10 50 with reception of new members and Holy Communion, evening sermon titled Self Architecture by Trev 3 A Moon PD pastor. Peckville Baptist church reports morning study Bind the Sacrifice evening Redemption in Christ. Sabbath School at 9 00 am. Baptist church annual business meeting planned with full attendance.
The Jermyn and Mayfield borough council met, with Dunn and Stanton absent, approving several bills and debating arc light moves on Ridge Road and Second and Cemetery streets. Discussion covered bonded debt, legal matters, and appointing Cornell to oversee settlements. West Mayfield residents fear an unknown man, with recent attempts to snatch a purse and threaten a local woman.Festive Hungarian Christmas sees all cal lis busy. Rev J B Cook to preach from Pool Room to Pulpit. First Baptist to hold nightly prayer and evangelistic meetings next week.
Evening program features speaker on What Man Would Like to Know About Salvation and a talk How Did Jesus Christ Die for Them. Fave Human Souls' Stev Thomas Cook to preach at Primitive Methodist church with Sunday topics on Consecration and The Bible as an Inspired Book.
Special to The Beranton Tribune reports Wayne County granted twelve dozen millringe licenses in 1999. Rt Rev Talbot to lead services at Grave Episcopal Church next Sunday with confirmation in morning service. Edward Avery shipped 1400 barrels of apples from Wayne County in three months, last car to Cincinnati. Needlework Guild directors meet Saturday at 3 p.m. for officer election in town hall. Miss Caroline KE Metgear and J Samuel Brown announced. both noted as popular in Honesdale. Wayne County Agricultural Society names officers for year: President W L Ferguson. VP H Jackson. secretary E W Cammell. treasurer George Erk. Mrs Lillian Terry Babbit dies of pneumonia at forty years, funeral Saturday from late residence. Wayne County Farmers Insurance Co reelects old board: President Paul Swingle, VP H C Jackson, secretary P L O Clark, treasurer J H Ames. Texas Fire Company No 4 celebrates a ball at Ware Brothers factory in Hutting with large attendance.
The Lyceum will stage Hoyt's Texas Steer this afternoon and evening to great popular appeal. The production promises natural humor and lively scenes with Herrman the Great performing optical illusions on Monday night. The Four Luctors will conclude the program with a skilled musical act on a variety of instruments.
The Parish Priest by Daniel L Hart premiered in Middleton Conn with Ian Bully starring. Mr Mart joins the company as treasurer for the season. Austin Walsh of the Gaiety Theatre released An Innocent Victim and Princess Chic. Kirk La Bhelle’s new opera had its first on stage in Wikes-Harre last Saturday, with music by Julian Edwards, book by La Shelle, set in lavish style and featuring four comedians with balanced roles.
Maude Hillman and her clever company arrive at the Academy for performances all next week with matinees beginning Tuesday. The opening bill Monday evening is Special Delivery. Manager Winthrop G. Snelling praises Hillman’s support and repertoire on the road.
Trains depart Beranton for New York Newburgh and intermediate stations on Erle railway at 7 05 9 00 and 2 28 pm Also serves Howley and Joel pointe. Returning trains reach Scrantog at 1 08 pm 2 14 pm and 4 19 pm.
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