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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
6
At Jackson Street Baptist Church Rev. Thomas de Uruchy preached on The Past Present and Future urging listeners to leave past regrets behind and seize present opportunities. He warned against dwelling on past dates and urged faith in future growth and achievement.
The text urges embracing the living present and aiming for continual self improvement in the coming year. It emphasizes boundless opportunities for all, and notes that keeping resolutions and walking with God lead to a year crowned with success.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Nashville Tenn escorted through Bellevue mines by Mine Foreman Robert Owens. Edwin Bowen sang solos while the group enjoyed selections. They were entertained later at Mr. and Mrs. T J Mathias on West Lackawanna Avenue with several members named among the party. They were impressed by the visit.
Miss Grace Hinman hosts a Thursday evening gathering at her home with friends including Annie Lester Jennie Tester Mabel Parsons Millie Coons Dessie Snover Kate Gregory Minnie Horley Anna Vans Clara Thorpe Lela Mickens Grace Hinton Bernice Tibbetts George King John Kine Wilfred Gregory Tom Thornton Eddie Terd Floyde Robert Calvin Coons Rellie Whiteling Judeon Hinman Joseph Slithe for games and refreshments in a friendly party setting.
A large audience filled St Patrick’s church for a Saturday evening fair. Pupils of St Thomas’ College presented the program featuring Miss Anna Bullivan piano solo Laughlin McHugh vocal Solos Jordan Crur and Kelly instrumental duet Degnal and Shaughnessy and Joseph McPhillips vocal. Ancient Order of Hibernians and St Paul’s Pioneer corps events are announced for the weekend with a Division 1 AOH meeting urged at St Leo’s.
Friends and neighbors report Scranton readers credit Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble relief. Raymond French of 519 Garfield Ave Hyde Park describes years of back pain and bladder symptoms easing after using the remedy. His wife also used Doan's Ointment for eczema with prompt improvement. For sale by dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Attendance at the St John’s church fair Saturday evening was very encouraging to promoters with an interesting programme presented. Several valuable prizes were disposed of as part of the event.
Pryce Thomas of South Hyde Park Avenue and Miss Jeannette Elias of 1310 Washburn Street were married Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents home by Rev. John P. Moffat. Both are well known. the bride taught in public schools for years. They will live on South Hyde Park Avenue in a newly furnished home.
Community notes report Christmas music at Simpson Methodist Episcopal and Plymouth Congregational churches drawing large crowds. Also covered are political runs, health trips, club meetings, school plans, an installation, a marriage, a funeral, and upcoming nuptials across several local residents and families.
At a meeting of Sunday school classes at Providence Presbyterian church last Friday officers were chosen for the year. Roles include Superintendent H H McKeehan and assistant superintendent T B Morgan with secretary Burnham Guild and treasurer E A Reynolds. A Marquette council smoker will be held in St Marys hall this evening. A memorial service for the late Ambrose Mulley was held yesterday at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church.
An old advertising note promotes Grain-9 as a nourishing non stimulant drink to replace coffee. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and suit both children and adults. The ad notes a price about four times coffee and urges readers to ask their grocer for Grala-O.
The page lists church services and meetings including Sabbath school praise for Mr Mulley, evangelistic meetings at Providence Methodist, officer elections at North Main Avenue Baptist, and ongoing services starting Wednesday. Also a Democratic caucus at Cumberland hose house, a country dance by Father Whitty society, an upcoming St Patrick’s day eisteddfod, plus local social notes about residents’ visits, preaching, job changes, and illnesses.
A Wilkes-Barre Liedertafel committee visited the Junger Maennerchor at their South Scranton hall to invite them to the January 16 entertainment and ball in Cordia hall Wilkes-Barre. The visitors included John Bauman Philip Weiss Theodore Schmidt Henry Eckenstein August Bethke and Felix Wenger. The invitation was accepted with thanks and cheers followed August Bethke's address.
The Republican vigilance committees met at Kramer's hall Prospect avenue and Maple street to fix a caucus day for February election. A caucus is planned for next Saturday evening at the same location with a committee of William Smith Henry Mohr Gus Rehner to confer with select council candidates.
A farewell gathering was hosted Saturday evening at the Alder street home of Mrs. August Schneider to honor Miss Cora Boyer with friends, games, amusements, and refreshments. The South Side Bowling club nominated officers for the coming year including Henry Kiefer president and John Kiefer captain. Funerals were held for Edward Cawley and Ruth Ryan, both buried in Cathedral cemetery. Local notices also mention Frank Reilly visiting New York and guests Miss Little Heart and James Green staying with local families.
Pea Coal offers coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be addressed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6633.
The Beranton Telephone company purchased the Fulton lot beside Huszard's meat market on Dickson avenue to build a two story brick telephone exchange. Occupancy expected by February 20. The message notes local moves and a new Dickson avenue meat market opening opposite Green Ridge depot.
Neptune Fire Company announces officers after elections. President W S Potter. Vice President J K Milner. Recording Secretary H B Cole. Financial Secretary J H Anguin. Treasurer K K Setzer. Trustees Daniel Powell and Frank Spencer. Foreman J M Parfrey. First Assistant Foreman J B Milner. Second Assistant Foreman Charles Harper. Pipemen C Chamberlain G Russell A Jenkins A Weber. Engineers L Wert Sansenbaugh. Axeman J E Dainty T Tudge. Team Committee Swartz Setger. Driver George Seeist. Driver wage raised from 40 to 50 dollars monthly.
L C B A Branch 144 elects officers for the year to run society affairs. Officers include President Elia McDonald past president Maggie Lynett first vice Ellen Flannelly second vice Kate Mongan recorder Jennie Rundle assistant recorder Mary Gilligan financial secretary Mary McHale treasurer Cassie Healey marshal Ella Lyden guard Magele Connerton trustees Mrs M Finnerty Mrs FB Flannelly Mrs RK O Hara Misses Ryan Connerton spiritual adviser Rev M B Donlan.
Friends gathered at North Blakely street on Saturday evening to surprise Willian A. Sterner for his birthday. The party included Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Vickers, and several young women. refreshments were served.
Dunmore lodge No 167 Knights of Pythias installs officers for the year. Richard Harvey serves as Past chancellor and Richard Harvey also as master of records and seals. Thomas Protheroe is chancellor-commander with G H Blesecker as vice chancellor. Beldon Brady is prelate and Byron Brady master of finance. Joseph Hale master of exchequer. Abner Knotger master of arms. Henry Kopf master of work. Samuel Haddows inner guard. Emory Black outer guard. E. E. Swartz trustee for eighteen months.
David Himrod of Trumansburg N Y dies at home. former postmaster and church official remembered. Rev C B Long preached at his funeral service, with Rev W F Gibbons delivering sermons on fear of God and expectation to large congregations. The week of prayer began with a Psalm 80:11 message and Sunday attendance high. Rev Thomas Archbald spoke after world travels. The Primore Presbyterian church outlines its week of prayer schedule beginning January 8.
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