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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
7
Canvassers for the water committee of a hundred presented signed contracts binding subscribers to take water if a municipal plant is built. The proposals included reasons for signing and set a ten year term at the old rate.
Yesterday at 9 am Rev Charles officiated the marriage of Bert Durphy and Lena Schiler at the Presbyterian manse. The wedding party included Gwen Watking and Irving Snyder. reception for relatives followed before the couple left on the Delaware and Hudson train. They will reside with the bride’s mother on Mill Street after visiting several New York towns.
Yesterday's Republican slate omits some school director candidates. J. F. Reynolds, esq., is named for the First, Second, Fifth and Sixth wards while John You Reck is named for the Third and Fourth wards. Rumor says Prof. H. J. Hockenberry may run as an independent in the upper wards following petitions.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Frank Smith hosting their Glen Falls daughter and her children. Mrs Mary Connor returns from Wilkes-Barre. Miss Mary Hoffman undergoes surgery at Dr Wheeler’s hospital. Miss Sophia Mahoney to fill matron duties during recovery. Other items mention Mrs P F Connor hosting her mother, Mrs Hannon, and various social visits and meetings. United Mine Workers branch 44 holds its first annual ball at Burke’s hall.
A Pennsylvanian merchant recalls treating a young man with cramp colic using Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy provided quick relief, with the customer soon feeling rejoiced. Seed by all druggists. Mathews Brothers wholesale and retail agents.
Borough records show W W Jones holds the payment order for the $307.12 bill to the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad electric light department as council debates whether authorization for payment exists. Edgwater guests Mr and Mrs R H Warnes attended the Hale Barnes wedding Tuesday evening. A sleet storm caused snow and ice on wires and groundings that damaged insulation and left some street lamps dark.
A street service outage ruined twenty shunts and a large transformer may replace them. Miles Nellie L. Peck resumes duties as central school principal after illness. Frank Callender ill at home. Margery Host ill. James Hurd ill with scarlet fever. Knights of the Mystic Chain lodge installed officers led by C. W. Cook and J. E. Lewis.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Emilla Hemelright will be held this afternoon at 1 oclock at the house with Rev J B Cook and Rev Francis Gendall officiating. Interment will follow at Forty Fort via the Delaware and Hudson train at 3 oclock.
A party from Olyphant enjoyed sleighing to Montdale with a visit to Montdale House, dancing, and late refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. D. W. Harris and several Misses and Messrs. from area towns. Rev. S. H. Moon led Presbyterian services, with Rev. John P. Moffat scheduled to conduct tonight. Local residents and visitors are mentioned in brief social notes and illness updates.
The Ladies Aid meet this afternoon in the church parlors with supper served by the M's from 6 to 7. The Library Society gathers tonight at Ft Walkers. A box social is planned for January 30 at the M E parsonage by the Epworth League. Burdick of Nicholson moves into the O R Pease house. Mrs Perry Chamberlin visited Foster on Tuesday. N D Ricker of West Nicholson called locally on Sunday. Miss Joselé Dunlap and Charles Van Aiken are mentioned residents.
An illustrated notice blends an ills cure pitch for Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy with a park fantasia program. It promotes kidney and bladder health advice and offers free bottles, then shifts to a Lena night program by Al G Fields Greater Minstrels at the Lyceum with song, dance and scenic pageantry.
A fragment notes a marriage at the M. FE. parsonage on the 10th inst with the Rev H Reynolds officiating. The text is incomplete and names are partially unreadable.
The remains of Frederick Arwelder were laid to rest at Forest Home Cemetery after services at Calvary Baptist Church under Rev. Dr. Harris and Rev. Francis Gendall. Mrs. William Jones dies after illness. survived by six children. Community notices urge members of Century Hose Company and Lackawanna Valley council to attend meetings. school fund deposits recorded. several residents visit relatives and attend local events.
Andrew Mack headlined the Lyceum in The Last of the Rohans drawing an overflow crowd. He delivered encores amid a strong supporting cast including Miss Josephine Lovett as Mary Lee and George W. Deyo as Father Bernard, with Tim the horse sharing the stage.
The opening overture introduces the full ensemble in a musical novelty. Drums announce the arrival before the curtain rises revealing a park setting adorned with rose festoons as the band begins to march.
The melodrama features Ronjarre’s murder of an old man during a robbery and a vow of vengeance after his wife’s death. Edouard’s betrayal leads to capture, escape, a masked ball, and a fatal duel. The Gaiety presents Roble's Knickerbocker Burlesquers with dazzling scenery and new acts.
The intensely American play In Old Kentucky arrives at the Lyceum tomorrow. It has filled theaters nationwide for six years and shows no decline. Manager Jacob Litt keeps the original company with Queen Bess and the Pickaninny band, adding new scenery. The production is hailed as a vivid truthful depiction of Southern life with strong comedy and lively incidents including a famed horse race.
Wheeling column praises the McCauley-Patton company for The Minister's Son at the Samuels last night. W S Patton memorable in title role. Ida Florence stands out. Stockdale as villain praised. ensemble and specialties acclaimed. audience overflowed and applauded heartily. tour location Toledo content includes later ad snippets.
A dense local notices page lists a Clearing House ad for property rentals sales and exchanges, employment wants and help wanted. It also lists professionals including Frank and Roys Attorneys at Burr Building Washington Avenue, A W Bertholf Attorney, Dr W F Allen physician and surgeon, and other services such as a school of the Lackawanna, Gr Clark & Co Seedmasters Nurserymen, JOs Kurttel wire screens and Bauer’s Orchestra.
timetable notes enumerating routes from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven with train times and fares in a 1900 era listing. mentions stations at Liberty Street and South Ferry Whitehall and service to Baltimore Washington Long Branch Pottsville and other points with low rates at the station.
Trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and points west listed with times and lines. Key services include Black Diamond Express and 11 50 pm Sundays. Pullman cars available Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. Officials include WIlbur and Lie and Nonnemacher. Local and through connections via D and HOR D WW Ry and L& W RR noted.
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