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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1900

Page

8

Artistic social musicale at St Peters Lutheran church

Nev and Mrs John Kendelph hosted a refined social musicale in the St Peters Lutheran rectory. The informal program featured Miss Turnbull of Baltimore, Miss Grace Spencer, Mr Howe of West Pittston, and other guests with piano, vocal, instrumental and reading performances. The event showcased elegant interiors, candles, and Flemish oak dining amidst a notable guest list and refreshments served by Mrs Randolph and assistants.

John Kendelph St. Peters Lutheran Shurch Ie Randolph Grace Spencer Howe West Sitteton Geome Harvey Tl Clkwool Ello Gelo Fred Widmeyer Min Charles Doersim Miss Kingman Mista Parke Grieg Eonate J. PP. Diekvom Phelps Martin Protherhood Wilkes- Barre Milet Yonkers N. Y West Pittston Mire T. BE. Jones Miks Parke Miss Sanderson Mise Courhart Janet Dickson Chatunooy Vy Reynolds Misa

Excelsior Social Club Ball Lights Washington Avenue

A grand annual ball by the Excelsior Social club drew a large crowd at the club house on Washington avenue. Notable guests from several cities attended as debutantes graced the floor amid floral decorations, Triver's orchestra provided music, and a late supper followed.

Excelsior Social Club Washington Avenue Max Troutfelt Mr. Kramer Ieodore Goodman QR. L. Levy Aulfair Marvin & Muir Walla Triver Moses Wilkes-Barre Emm. Miller Minnie David Frances Hoffheimer Messrs EF. Lewilth Millar Trubin Leon Mendeleohnn Edward Long Ben Freeman Hochester N. Y Thlanche Soel Oettinger Philadelphia Regina Sheinheimer Carol Lohmann Maude Praceheimer New York Larry Schiff George Heller Keene Pittston Tessie Goodman

Local Notables and Staff Moves Reported in Scranton

Personal notes list illness and travel among residents including A. H. Wandling ill at home on Vine street DA John R. Jones in New York and Mrs M W Lowry with son Robert touring to Los Angeles Edward Gallen of Lima visiting his parents Robert Clark of Honesdale returns from week with friends W E B Thayer and J S Swisher of the Central Railroad of New Jersey to spend day in New York Philip d Vetter Jr returns to New York for studies at Bellevue hospital Medical College Jeremiah Rhea and two sons visit mother in Hartford Superintendent Loomis of the Svliware Lackawanna and Western coal dept leaves for northern division Rev George M Seheldy of St Josephs Lutheran in Allentown visiting city Former St Mark’s pastor Rev Seheldy noted Forster Huxbee elected manager of Press mechanical dept succeeding Alexander Craig whose family perished in Lackawanna wreck Huxbee to assume duties in about a fortnight First Baptist church involvement noted Paterson Press

A. H. Wandling Vine Street John R. Jones New York M. W. Lowry Robert Los Angeles Cal Edward Gallen Lima LeGrand Wright West Pittston Banister Oettinger Baltimore Viesting Louis Hettinger Madison Avenue Robert Clark Honesdale W. EB Thayer Swisher Central Railroad of New Jersey Philip d. Vetter, Jr Penn Avenue Bellevue Hospital Medical College Jeremiah Rhea Daniel Irving Avenue Hartford Conn Loomis Svliware Lackawanna Voal George M. Seheldy St. Joseph's Lutheran Church Allentown Seheldy St. Mark's Tutheran Church West Side Oo F. Byxbee Scranton Tribune Usthers Hyxbee Alexander Craig Huxber Auxbee Paterson Press

Election of Officers by Lackawanna County Medical Society

The Lackawanna County Medical Society met in the city hall last night for its annual officer election. Members chose Dr. J. Wehlau as president, Dr. Aun Tan as vice president, Dr. Henry Gibbs as second vice president, Dr. F. W. Davis as secretary, Dr. L. M. Gates as treasurer, and Dr. J. L. Hea as censor.

Lackawanna County Medical Society Association J. Wehlau Aun Tan Henry Gibbs F. W. Davis L. M. Gates J. L. Hea

Estate accounts urged for settlement in Craig affair

All persons holding accounts against the estate of Alexander Craig of Scranton Pa are asked to speed settlement by sending itemized bills to James R Craig at 14 University Place New Haven Conn for prompt action.

Alexander Craig Scranton James R. Craig University Place New Haven Conn

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Popular Teething Remedy

A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as trusted by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe pastes gums relieve pain and cure wind colic and diarrhea with a price of twenty five cents a bottle.

Winston

Conference Absence Delays Coal talks in Lackawanna District

Miners report a large turnout at the United Mine Workers session in Guernsey, while coal operators sent no representatives to yesterday's Scranton conference. Delegates scheduled another meeting for January 15 as operators express sympathy and willingness to discuss grievances.

Lackawanna Liserne America United Mine Workers of America Guernsey Hell School of Mines Wyoming Avenue Henshaw

Coal miners urge conference on January action and wage demand

Resolution calls for a definite reply to a secretary’s communication about a conference on January 18 1900 to press for wage gains. It condemns the Sunday Free Press editorial as anti worker and urges labor solidarity and lawful protest to secure higher pay as necessities rise.

Chas. J. Thalm Logan Street Wilkes-Barre Stratz Scranton Nema Sy Uhr Weemsk United Mine Workers of America Givernsey's Hall O'Vlocs A Sunday Free Press of

Ex-Alderman John Kelly jailed for building permit violation

Ex-Alderman John Kelly was arrested on a warrant issued January 4 for building without a proper permit on the easterly Newton road. He appeared before Alderman Howe, paid a fine option, and was taken to the county jail after refusing to pay. The hearing established the property was within city limits.

John Kelly John P. Kelly John T. Howe Thomas Tharkein Mowe Leave Joseph Cole Kelly Jackson Aldersmin Howe Newton Road Bulding

Brutal Highwaymen Attack Laborer in Mayfield

Four men stopped John Pasko, a Winton laborer, on Monday night as he walked home after dark. They assaulted him, cut him with knives after finding no valuables, and fled. Pasko was treated at Lackawanna Hospital and is expected to recover but may be crippled for life.

Sunday Press Free Press John Pasko Winton Pasko Mayfield Lackawanna Hospital

Change in Training School Curriculum Described

Superintendent Howell explains a revised plan for the training school program. The change shifts seniors into theoretical training during the last six months of high school and adds one year of practical work after graduation to qualify as teachers, requiring an additional instructor.

Miss Rehoda Howell

Controller Refuses to Sign School Warrants

The finance committee of the board of control will meet to decide on employing the controller as special auditor of school accounts. The controller was formally asked yesterday to sign school board warrants and refused. An effort will be made to convene the committee today to arrange pay for teachers this week after the payroll was approved Monday night. President Jayne and Secretary Fellows will not send warrants to the city treasurer until the committee acts.

Board of Control Jayne Fellows

Reading Clerk Appointment Sent to Insurgent Ranks

Speaker Farr announces ex Bhovn Charlies Johnson of Montgomery County named as resident clerk to succeed A. D. Fettereli who recently resigned to join insurgent ranks. The announcement comes last evening in the house of representatives.

John TR. Parr House of Representatives

Campbell's Condensed Soups Lead In Purity Claim

Advertisements claim Campbell's Condensed Soups rank first for purity and quality in culinary arts. The listing includes varieties such as Ox Tail, Julienne, Mutton Broth, Veal, Pea, Beef, Mock Turtle, Tomato, German Chicken Gumbo, Minute Man, and Clam Chowder priced at six plates for 10 cents.

Campbell

Builders Exchange Holds Annual Meeting in Scranton

Conrad Schroeder was reelected president of the Scranton Builders' Exchange at a largely attended annual gathering. Secretary Landig reported membership at a record high, and speakers warned that a year of steady business hinged on avoiding a Journeymen strike while noting many empty offices and dwellings reducing building prospects.

Conrad Schroeder Landig Scranton Builders' Exchange Board of Trade Young Men's Christian Association International Correspondnce School Exchange

Santa Claus Prize Draw Adds Final Winners

A late draw was held on Tuesday January 9 for uncalled prizes in the Santa Claus Prizes. Of 25 numbers drawn, the three closest to the first winning number become winners if the listed prizes remain unclaimed after two weeks. Contestants with any of the listed numbers should bring them to the store promptly.

Fourteenth Organ Recital at Elim Park Church

Mr J Alfred Pennington presents the fourteenth organ recital at Elim Park church with soprano Misa Alethia Turnbull and a varied program including Allegro from Organ Borata in G major and a Handel-Wagner selection. The event features Christopher Jr and other impersonations in the Church of the Good Shepherd lecture room, Green Rides on January 13.

J. Alfred Pennington Elim Park Misa Alethia Turnbull Mualtimore Frank Lises Germany Mr. Pennington Boprano Bolo Hoyo Love and Faith Masecoront Mies Ceee Whitney Boston Herceuse Jocelyn Codard Paris Mr. Tervulrieton Boprano Misa Turnbull Eine Hall Enetlane Bolo Bartlett Willard RB. Thowe Leland Powers Christopher, Jr Church of the Good Shepherd Green Rides

Officers Elected to Serve Oneorage Year and Directors Listed

The article lists officers elected for oneorage year including President Conrad Schroeder and Vice President John Colligan with other roles such as junior vice president T. H. Boruka and treasurer G. W. Finn. It also names committee members J. Z. Sehneider G. A. Briegle HM. Tt. Sykes and others, plus two year directors H. J. Gunster C. W. Smmith KE. S. Williams and J. Colligan. Other association directors are John Benore Luther Weller C N Lord A J Kauthold HH. C. Hinman and Frank Carlucci.

Conrad Schroeder John Colligan T. H. Boruka G. W. Finn J. Z. Sehneider G. A. Briegle HM. Tt. Sykes Jk. &. Williams G, D. Crown T. H. Spruks Fr. M. Mover H. J. Gunster C. W. Smmith KE. S., Williams J. Colligan H. R. Sykes W. Th. Williama Association John Benore Luther Weller C. N. Lord A. J. Kauthold HH. C. Hinman Frank Carlucci

Actor C M Charles Dies After Pneumonia

Actor C M Charles, who performed in the city last week with Shan non of the Sixth, died yesterday afternoon at Lackawanna hospital from pneumonia. The 35 year old New York City resident lived at 120 West 102nd Street. his wife arrived to arrange the remains. The body will be taken to New York today.

M. Charles Shannon Sixth” Company Lackawanna Hospital Charles Westminster Hotel New York City West One Hundred and Second Street

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