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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
10
Mayor Kilpatrick outlines a municipal water scheme for Carbondale arguing a 200000 plant cost, 6000 taps at six dollars each, and annual interest and operating costs would leave enough to reduce principal so the city could own the works within a decade without issuing bonds.
Leval No 84 United Mine Workers of America held its first annual ball in the Burke building last evening. The event drew a large attendance and was described as a pronounced success. Muste was supplied by Miss Libbie Neary and M Z Rogan acted as prompter. Committees included Joseph Johns general manager with Richard Connor Edward Pethick Patrick Toolan Patrick Langan and Anthony Padden as organizers. door committee Patrick Tighe William Mastere. reception Edward Pethick John Weldon William Williams Michael Howard Michael Price Thomas Hartfoot P F Langan D Judge J Fluden P Golden A Hobbs T Harden W Emmot D Burns.
The Hen drick Mission society of Berean Baptist church held its annual meeting and elected officers led by President Mrs. G. M. Patterson, Vice-president Mae Avery, Secretary Helen Patterson, and Treasurer Edith Fowler in honor of Mrs. E. F. Hendrick.
Mr and Mrs O Mellen plan a pleasure trip to Albany and New York. Mrs A B Baker and daughter return to Scranton. Ticket agent T T Smith of Delaware and Hudson and Tommy Shearer perform Cyrano de Bergerac at the Grand tonight. Engineer J Vandermark injured arm, Richard Huddy ill at Tickett street home. Columbian Hose Company hosts a reception and smoker January 4 with city officials and honorary members. Abe Sahm William Peel and Thomas Brennan are committee of arrangements. Keystone Athletic Club to host a social in the Watt building tonight. Miss Minnie Bowen entertained friends on Terrace street last evening.
Reputable reports from Liberty and others tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal preventive and cure for croup. M W Fisher notes long time use with perfect success, claiming the product saves children’s lives. Matthews Brothers serve as wholesale and retail agents.
At a Moscow lodge gathering, Odd Fellows No. 703 honored Brother Moges Davis with a veteran Jewel presented by Mr. P. Van Brunt. Attendees enjoyed a smoker after the ceremony.
In a recent business meeting the Faworthy League elected officers for six months. President Dr Wilson. first vice president Miss Agnes Watts. second vice president Mrs Rortree. third vice president Professor Martin. fourth vice president Miss Lou Mathews. secretary Misses Sirale Harnden. treasurer David Roberts. organist Miss Truth Gardner. The league plans a meeting Thursday evening after prayer meeting.
Funeral services for Mrs Emlin Hemdright were held at Cemetery street with Rev J B Cook and Rev Fraters Gendall in attendance. The procession to Forty Fort followed, with pallbearers named. Arthur Jones injured his leg at the Delaware and Hudson colliery when a car jumped the track. Janes Stuart Council entertainment featured Fiore Bros and local performers, with a gold watch won by Will Nichols. Ontario and Western railroad workers received pay on Wednesday. Franklin Literary Society debated England's war stance with a tied judges’ decision to be reconsidered next meeting. Funeral plans for Mrs Willan Jones announced for tomorrow afternoon.
The Republican voters of the borough prepare for tomorrow's caucus to choose candidates. Burgess contenders are W. G. Howells, William P. Griffiths, William A. Rodgers, and Harry J. Cooper. Tax collector candidates are James Morris Jr, James Mapleson, and incumbent John Jones. Ward by ward contests include school director seats with Tallie W. Jones and Thomas J. Hughes in First Ward, John R. Johna and John W. Reese in Second Ward, and John Thomas with Anthony Jones for council in Fifth Ward while W. H. Thomas seeks school director. A street car collision near Leimer's Farm was narrowly avoided thanks to the motorman's quick actions.
Local notices report the First Ward Republican primaries scheduled Saturday January 4 from 4 to 7 pm at the office of W. Arnold. Other items note Mr Stanley Newton as assistant at central school evenings, A A Swingle improving, J W Beck and Windsor Foster fishing success, a lad named John Quinn injured at Sterrick Creek, and various family health highlights.
The Lyceum audience enjoyed Field's minstrels yesterday with large crowds. The first part featured coed comedians and fine singing, followed by high class specialties. The Faust family provided a strong act and the afterpiece titled A Mysterious Hotel included high kicking by Keys.
W J Fielding's English melodrama A Grip of Steel opens a three day engagement at the Academy of Music. Ronjarre leads a band of desperadoes while his blind wife Menrlette believes him honorable. After Henriette's death the traitor is pursued and a masquerade tragedy follows with a strong scenic display.
RNobles Famousa Knickerbockers played at the Gaiety theatre hampered by missing scenery due to season limitations. The chorus girls and costumes pleased audiences amid a mix of dull acts. Cissy Grant led the opening burlesque with Alf Grant and Bert Lea Hie delivering vintage-style jokes. Rosalie drew applause with songs. Le Moyre Brothers impressed on the horizontal bar. The finale The Absconder offered new music and dance novelties. The company, praised as one of Mr. Reble’s best, will perform at the islety with daily matinees this week.
The Lyceum presents In Old Kentucky this evening as a regular season favorite. Patrons expect the musical drama to continue drawing crowds each season and the production is anticipated to feature the familiar cast and songs.
Review from Wheeling WV Press of the McCauley-Patton company’s upcoming Academy of Murle engagement starting Monday January 22. The troupe’s size and skill impressed critics, with vivid performance of The Minister's Son and a standout title role by W. H. Patton recalled Sol Smith Russell for humor and ease on stage.
Emily Gibson argues Cuban women face strict social confinement. She contrasts urban restrictions with poorer towns where poverty lessens bars on streets. The piece links changes to American rule and education, noting evolving street visibility and gender roles.
The column offers a popular clearing house for ads seeking houses to rent real estate to sell or exchange or seeking situations or help. Ads cost one cent per word with six insertions for five cents a word. Situations wanted are inserted free.
A wane Square Decker piano will be sold very reasonably. Apply to Miss Sanderson at 1530 Bunderson Ave GR CLARK CO. Ser nen and Nurserymen at 950 North Main Avenue store Washington Avenue green house. Jos Kumtiel rear of Tacka Wonna Ave Scranton Pa manufacturer of Wire Screens. Bauer's Orchestra offers music for events. contact Mr J Bauer conductor at Wyoming Ave over Hulberts Music Store. Megardee Brothers printers supplies warehouse 130 Washington Avenue Scranton Pa.
Advertisement details a six day personally conducted tour by the Pennsylvania Railroad from New York and Philadelphia to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington. Rates from multiple origins include transportation meals hotel stays and carriage ride. Also offers Old Point Comfort only trip options with varying prices. Franks J Cheney promotes Hulls Catarrh Cure with a sworn statement and local pharmacists.
Trains depart Berantor for New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven at 540 40 express and other listed times. Service to Pittston WilkesBarre Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Pottville and more with through tickets at lowest rate. General Superintendent Auben and General Passenger Agent Win note.
Lehigh Valley Railroad schedules list multiple trains and connections to Philadelphia New York via D and W R R with times 45 a m 2 48 4 27 and 11 00 p m including Sunday services to White Haven Tingleton and coal region hubs via D and H R R and morning and evening options to Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading and other intermediate points. The notice notes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barre Scranton and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and other destinations with reservations through Lackawanna avenue Scranton. Published by Grand Union and Bethlehem offices with ticketing at 109 Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa.
Trains leave Seranton for New York Newburnh and intermediate points on like railread at 745 a m and 228 p m. Returning trains reach Scranton at Wa om 21 and 0 10 p m.
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