This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
10
The piece argues that impurity in blood causes illness and urges using Warner's Safe Cure to purify the kidneys and liver. It claims the vegetable remedy has cured thousands and can aid with one bottle or cure with a few, emphasizing speed and scientific preparation.
The Carbondale common council authorized selling city stone crusher and ordered a Terrace street crossing posted. It approved plastering the poor board room ceiling and stopping holes in the tower. The water resolution was adopted unanimously and a Columbia Hose company requisition was referred to a committee.
The Shield of Honor Diamond lodge No. 26 installed new officers including Masonic leaders J. D. Schermerhorn W M and A L Van Gorder J M John Matthews chaplain J J Nicol recording secretary A A Ramaay financial secretary James Gibb treasurer John BR Finch J G George Sherrer G W H Shelley trustees W H Shelley W F E Matthews A G Nicol representative to grand lodge at Doylestown The treasurer reported the largest game in years.
The Anthracite Bottlers Protective association plans a meeting at the St Charles hotel in Borinton on January 22. Various local residents were noted in brief updates including hospital stays and social visits.
A Georgia reader reports relief from rheumatism and sciatica after trying Chamberlains Pain Balm. The notice claims many have been cured, noting one application eases pain and that the remedy is sold by all druggists with agents Matthew Myrothers handling wholesale and retail.
Townwise notes state that public schools resumed yesterday after a two week holiday. An epidemic of colds affects many residents while Morrie Dean returns to Phillips Exeter Academy today after a three week vacation with his parents. Revival meetings in the Baptist church are announced with Rev Reading of Scranton to preach tonight.
The meeting of the ministers conference opened yesterday morning at Penn Avenue Baptist church with Rev. Ford as president and Rev. C. H. Spahling reading the scripture. Rev. G. Reading delivered a thoughtful address on Paul as a soul winner. Rev. J. L. Williams will speak next Monday on the perils that confront us. Monroe Dean of Chinchilla visited locals over the weekend.
Miss Mabel Engles and Mr. Henry Seybolt wed at the bride’s home with Rev. James Walker officiating. The ton of society crowd applauded the ceremony and a wedding supper followed. Also noted are the burial of Abram Jones, school fund deposits, a church sale at Weber’s rink, and plans for a Calvary Concert led by Prof. David E F Jones. Community events include births, a dairy venture by Cheries Daily, and the Taylor Hose company masquerade ball preparations.
An 19th century advertisement claims a sturdy heart and strong nerves come from rich pure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is marketed as non irritating mild and effective, giving strength and courage. The copy emphasizes health benefits and reliable results for the body.
Peckville notices report Miss Evelenn L. Barnes will wed Mr. Andrew Joseph Hale at the First Presbyterian Church Peckville on Tuesday January 16 at 8 30 pm. Other items mention A H Moon returning to Carlisle for Dickinson Law School studies and local social updates from Blakely Olyphant Priceburg Jessup communities.
An unsigned program lists Kenyon delivering Mother's Fool with Mise Burnett and a solo by Prof. W W Watking, plus a paper Order in School by Superintendent J C Taylor. It includes a Papa What Would You Take for Me solo, a tiny tot dialogue Ned Riding Hood, four young ladies, phonograph selections and W W Watking again.
The Excelsior council No. 171 YM I held installations for officers led by Chaplain Rev M K Lynott and President William Byrne. A literary society was formed and will meet biweekly. The Sacred Heart church fair will reopen Thursday with animated Passion Play pictures praised at Valley events.
A crowded house saw the Ober Ammergau Passion Play reenacted with moving pictures and an audience-pleasing lecture by James J. Skelly. Miss Blanche Jewell and Prof N Duchane offered vocal selections. proceeds benefited St Patrick's church. Community notices follow.
Events include a February 12 fundraising entertainment at Father Mathew Opera House for Michael Dougner’s widow, a January 1 lecture by Rev. Charles Lee in the Presbyterian church, and a sale of remaining items from Rt. Thomas church. Knights of Father Mathew elect officers for the year. Democratic borough primaries set for January 15. Hose Company to meet. Robert Clark of Honesdale visiting.
A late 19th century notice records Frank J. Cheney seeking to become senior partner of Cheney & Co in Toledo. It also touts a promise of one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Half Catarrh Cure, with the sworn testimonial of W. Gleason and a notary seal.
Theatrical night features Hermann performing mystifying tricks and new stunts before a small audience at the Lyceum. La Petite Lona sings popular tunes and the Liu vlers play various musical numbers. Miss Maude Hillman heads a strong company at the Academy of Munte presenting Special Delivery with own orchestra and vaudeville acts.
The Waldmann Specialty and Burlesque Company gave a scrappy performance at the Gaiety yesterday with decent acrobatics and some clean comic bits. Audiences were large and well behaved, and no injuries were reported. The company returns to the Gaiety for matinee and evening shows today and tomorrow.
The engagement at the Lyceum scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled and the company has disbanded. The cancellation ends the planned performance and the troupe's activities.
The Lyceum hosts a return engagement of The Sorrows of Satan on Wednesday evening January 10. Marie Correll’s strange genius, William A. Brady’s lavish production, and Arthur Alston’s capable company deliver a melo drama of society and passion praised for its power and uniqueness.
In a East Indies set scene the company from His Excellency the Governor and the New York Empire theater presents a three weeks run at the Columbia theater Chicago. The action unfolds in the vestibule of the government house in the Amandiland Islands in the Indian Ocean. A British cabinet member with his daughter and sister plans a visit to the governor and his staff. The plot promises amusement with a top quality company.
James K Hackett’s new play The Pride of Jennino had its first production at the Chestnut theatre last night. It promises to be a greater success than any of his prior appearances with romantic intrigue and strong dramatic appeal. Bertha Trialland, former local, as the leading lady, delivered a powerful impression and drew a big hit to the star.
The piece satirically describes a Port Royal bivouac for political offenders in Paris with ornate oak tables, electric lighting, mirrors, gardens, and a library lounge. It compares it to an ideal Finnish debtors prison turned pleasant boarding house, where inmates could enjoy dinners, drink, and socializing under loose supervision before a warden in plain clothes accompanies them.
Classified listings for rent stores and rooms in Scranton area. Includes multiple properties on Madison avenue and 19 Monroe avenue Dunmore plus a six room flat at 8ix rooms central steam heat, store at 29 Penn avenue, two houses 621 and 624 Madison avenue, and a waste for manufacturing plant in Thirteenth ward with Willow sold property. Also job seeking notices from a barber, engineer, and salesmen and domestic help requests.
Advertisement lists Lehigh Valley and Delaware and Hudson trains from Scranton to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany Boston and Montreal. Timetables show departures to Carbondale Honesdale Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia with Black Diamond Express and various daily and Sunday services. Arrivals from Carbondale and the North Wilkes Barre and the South reflect multiple daily slots. Printing by McMARGER BROTHERS, 190 Washington Avenue, Scranton.
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad schedules and connections for routes to Wilkes-Barre, New York, Philadelphia, and coal regions, including trains to White Haven, Pottsville, Bethlehem, Towanda, Ithaca, Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, and Chicago via D&HR, D&H, and TD Wy RRs. It names officials Rollin Wilber, A W Nonnemachter, and others, with reservations available at Lackawanna Ave Beranton and 29 Lackawanna Ave New York.
The notice lists train routes from New York and nearby hubs via Liberty Street and Southerry Whitehall, with times to Pennsylvanian destinations. It mentions exclusive anthracite coal use for cleanliness, and schedules for Piteton Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Ocean Grove Long Branch Reading and Pottsville with various departure times. Baldwin is the General Passenger Agent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.