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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1901

Page

5

Mail carrier bid sought from Clifford to Carbondale route

Local post office posts sealed bids to carry United States mails July 1, 1201 to June 36, 1005. Daily departures from Clifford at 7 4. a.m. arrive Carbondale 10 a.m. return at 7 p.m. with bond of 00. Present pay $229. Bids must reside on route, be enclosed in marked envelopes, and can be refused or canceled with misdemeanor penalties.

United States Clifford Dan Robison Carbondale State of Pennsylvania Bulletin Adv

Last Day for Vaccination Certificates Admitting Pupils

The city board of health sets today as the final deadline for pupil vaccination certificates. Tomorrow, unvaccinated children cannot enter public schools and must present a certificate signed by a city physician showing vaccination or smallpox recovery. Principals will enforce the law, and truancy officers may cite parents if a child is kept from school.

Board of Health

Tax Board Chuckles At Raucous Ward Two Protest

Irate Second Ward citizen bursts before the board of revision of taxes and appeals waving papers and arguing a higher assessment. The clerk compares last year’s figures as the man remains incredulous, then leaves in a lighter mood after the assessor indicates this year’s tax is unchanged.

Board of Revision of Taxes and Appeals Dart Avon

Strong Republican Convention Ticket Highlighted

The article praises a Republican convention ticket as strong from every view. It argues the candidates for school board and director roles will deliver businesslike administration and serve the public with honesty and dedication.

Local Republican Convention Chooses District Officers

Delegates at a Thursday night city Republican convention named district officers. First ward picks Pirat Alatriot as judge and others including George Hudson inspector and M. H. Tapan as register. Second district selects L. Monousio as judge Felix Paoni as inspector and Sam Purliano as register.

Republcan Pirat Alatriot George Hudson Finl MN. Jadwin M. H. Tapan L. Monousio Felix Paoni Sam Purliano Marry Hall Elisha Dike J. PF. Rogers

Judicial officials listed by district and ward

A historical roster names judges register inspectors by district including Third district J Scott Er O Malley Anthony o Hara and others across Second, Fourth and Fifth wards with officials such as W A Hughes J Delavan and Edward Pethick noted among the list.

Hy Blbracht A. Roemmelmeyer J. N. Gelder J. Scott Er. O'Malley Anthony O' Hara Oscar Morgan W. B. Geary James Powderly J. T. Reese B. Ly ‘Thomas Ed W. Carr Bee T. F. Connell William Parsamore John Breese W. A. Hughes Thomas Flannery A. Fluellen M. Brown Joseph Raynor Frank Robbins James Franeo M. Harte H. Cooke George Collins Fifth Ward Alexander A. D. Wyllie C. FE. Dix P. Harte Frank Clune Thomas Haley Sixth Ward John G. Brandon D. Smith Delavan Edward Pethick

Church Workers Meet For Social At Misses Butlers

The First Methodist Episcopal ladies held a social afternoon at the Misses Butler on Canaan street with games testing scent guessing beans threading drawing and paper pinning. Mrs. W. F. Nye won a silver-handled hat brush as the prize. many ladies attended and refreshments followed.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Misses Butler Canaan Street W. F. Nye

Salem Avenue Disturbances Involving Police Constable

Constable Stephen Gilby with Ly main Baker and Winans Hall caused disturbances on Salem avenue yesterday afternoon. The trio were intoxicated and fought. Chief of Police McAndrew arrested Gilby and Baker for drunkenness and fighting while Hull escaped. Gilby was placed in a safe cell for sobriety and the others jailed to cool off.

Stephen Gilby Lymain Baker Winans Hall Salem Avenue Epeak McAndrew Apt Gilby Baker Hull Jorge

Himer tenth anniversary celebrated with gifts and music

Mr and Mrs Frank Himer of Church street marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a pleasant gathering. Guests presented a china tea set a veal meerschaum pipe for Mr Elmer and a baby was remembered. The event featured dancing music and a late supper with many neighbors and friends in attendance.

Frank Himer Church Street Elmer Liggle Herd Mary Collins Mame Carney Gertrude Tucker Maud Roberts Lagurus Edith Williames Mary Pengelly Dugan Mesdames Williame Hughes Tucker Hunter Messrs. Williams John Weldmin Charles Alexander Frank Laysmin James Courtney Harry Kester James Steel Bucslein Fox Shearer Kinhick Bows and Plerec

Lidie Aid Society Elects Officers At Por ean Church

The Lidie Aid society of the Por ean Baptist church held a meeting yesterday afternoon and chose Mex. 8. 8. Shields as president Mrs. John Hooth first vice president Mrs. doinese Smith second vice president Mise Milo Gardner secretary and Mre A P Trautwein treasurer. The society’s income for the past year was about 400 despite no special object. The church annual supper was held last evening with a large turnout and the meal praised for quality and service.

Lidie ® Aid Society Porean Baptist Church Mex Shields John Hooth Mra Doinese Smith Mise Milo Gardner A. P. Trautwein

Pugliano Reappointed Notary Public and Shipping Agent

Gabriel Pugliano of Dundart Street has received a commission certifying his reappointment as notary public. He conducts extensive work in this role in connection with his business as a shipping agent.

Gabriel Pugliano Dundart Street Mr. Pugliano

Berean Baptist Church Sunday Services

Berean Baptist church at 23 Lincoln Avenue and North Church Street announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with midweek service Thursday at 7 59 p m The Young People Society meets at 610 Sunday evening and Junior Society at 3 30 p m Sunday school is at noon The pastor will speak on The Privileges of Church Membership in the morning and Christ as a Preacher in the evening.

Berean Baptist Church Lincoln Avenue North Church Street N. J. Whalen D. D Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Society of Christian Endeavor Christ

First Congregational Church Announces Sabbath Services and Programs

The First Congregational Church at Eighth Avenue and South Church Street lists Sabbath services at 10:90 a m shorthand time and 7.90 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m and Young Men's Union at 45 p m. P 8 C EB at 645 p m prayer service Thursday 7.30. The pastor speaks at 10.30 a m on Love to the Uttermost. Evening service features a requested repeat of the sermon on Right and Wrong Thoughts with special music. All are welcome.

First Congregational Eighth Avenue South Church Street M.C. Fullctt Young Men's Union

Two Ways Entering Matrimonial Life Sermon at St Pauls

On the Second Sunday after Epiphany Rev F Ehinger of St Pauls Lutheran Church on Church Street invites all to Sabbath school at 930 a m and services at 1030 p m. The sermon titled Two Ways Entering Matrimonial Life with or Without Christ follows the gospel of St John It. All are welcome to worship.

St. Paul's Church Street F. Ehinger

First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday services listed at 9 20 a m and 10 30 a m with preaching by Rev F Chaffee at 7 40 p m. Morning prayers, class meeting after the morning service, Sunday school at 12 m, Junior league at 3 p m and senior league at 6 90. Located on North Church street near Salem Avenue with residence at 74 Terrace Street.

First Methodist Episcopal Church North Church Street Salem Avenue F. Chaffee Terrace Street

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule

Rev. R. A. Sawyer rector presides at 10 80 oclock Holy Communion and sermon and 7 20 oclock evening prayer and sermon. Sunday school at 12 m. Teachers meeting Friday 7 90 oclock. Trinity guild Tuesday evening and Ladies guild Wednesday afternoon at the residence 62 River street.

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church River Street R. A. Sawyer Trinity Guild Ladies’ Guild

Reverend Charles Lee Announces Church Services Schedule

North Church street near Salem avenue lists Rev. Charles Lee as pastor. Residence 66 North Church street. Sunday services at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm. Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 7:20 pm.

North Church Street Salem Avenue Charles Lee

South Charent Street Church Service Schedule

Sunday services at nine to thirteen? tw.50 am and 6 pm. Sunday school at 2 pm. Mid week services on Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

South Charen Street Ninth Avenue

Church Notices for St Rose de Lona and Mount Carmel

Church listings show Rev Thomas F Coffey at St Rose de Lona 6 North Church Street and Rev John Dixon and Rev Walter German at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fallbrook Street. Services at 8 and 10 30 a m on Sunday given.

Obituary of Michael Langan of Fallbrook Street

Michael Langan of Fallbrook Street died of pneumonia in the early hours. He was born in the city and lived here all his life. He worked for the Kelaware and Hudson mite department and belonged to St. Rosa church. He leaves a widow and six children Edward Kate Joseph Francis James Wilfred, one brother Thomas Langan, and three half brothers James Anthony Manley and George Cuff. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Michael Langan Fallbrook Street Mr. Langan Kelaware Hudson

German in Singing Society and Local Unions

A fragment lists groups including German in Singing Society, Knights of Father Mathew I B E Hendrick lodge No 1, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Central Labor Union, Cigarmakers union No 439, Boltever lodge No 166, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Knights of Father Mathew I. BE Hendrick Brotherhood of Central Labor Union Cigarmakers’ Union Boltever Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Matinee Tonight Shows and A Romance of Kots

A matinee titled A Romance of Kots voon features at dusk, followed by a showing of Human Wolves of New York. The listings highlight two separate screenings with venue notes and timing.

Matinee Lahivy Human Wolves of New York

Polies Tatroman Will McAndrew Called to Olyphant

Special Po Heemin John Addley runs the Bel mont street beat in his absence after McAndrew travels to Olyphant due to a relative's death yesterday.

Polies Tatroman Will McAndrew Olyphant Po Heemin John Addley Belmont Street

Burke Vaudeville Company Members Split in New York

John Smith left the Burke Vaudeville company a month ago and is now in New York City where the group disbanded last week.

John Smith Burke Vaudeville Company New York City

Carbondale Residents Attend Scranton Lyceum Performance

At a Scranton Play John J Simpson and wife and F Al Hubbard and wife were among Carbondale people who witnessed The Christian at the Lyceum on Thursday evening.

John J. Simpson F. al. Hubbard Carbondale Lyceum Scranton

Addition of a Baby Brings Joy to Nicolayo Family

Mr and Myre Joseph Nicolayo announce the arrival of a baby as joy fills their home. No further details provided.

Mr. and Myre Joseph Nicolayo Pe Joling Crete

Reverend Whalen to Preach in Forest City Tomorrow

Rev HH J Whalen of this city will preach at Forest City tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The announcement notes a city audience and a local venue without additional details.

J. Whalen Forest City

Special Meeting of Typographical Union Discusses City Craft

A special meeting of Typographical Union No. 230 was held last evening to discuss business of great importance to the craft in this city.

Typographical Union

Delaware and Hudson Begins South Side Breakers Work

The Delaware and Hudson company has started on one of two proposed south side breakers. The mine department building crew has been on the site of the old No. 1 breaker for several days and has remodeled the old foundations.

Delaware and Hudson Company Mine Department Building Gang

New Breakers to Ease Coalbrook Workload and Time

The new breaker structures will be smaller than existing Coalbrook equipment and only up to one coal will be prepared in them. This change aims to relieve Coalbrook and improve efficiency for both breaker hands and miners by reducing handling and processing time.

Luth­eran Minister to Present Luther Lecture at Berean

Berean Baptist trustees announce a high quality three lecture series free of charge. Next Tuesday and Wednesday Rev Getty will present an illustrated Martin Luther lecture, the most costly entertainment yet, with limited seating to ensure comfort and adequate offerings. A few tickets remain at local businesses or by contacting the parsonage.

Berean Baptist Church Mr. Getty Martin Luther

Arbiter Named in Silk Mill Strike Dispute

Workers and United Mine Workers committees submitted grievances to Father Coffey who is to decide the silk mill strike. Coffey has not disclosed information and will likely rule by late next week. Workers have returned to duty and city interest remains high.

United Mine Workers Tribune

Dime Entertainment by Ladies Home Missionary Society

The Ladies' Home Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church hosts a dime entertainment in the church lecture room Monday evening at o oclock. Part I features piano solo Miss Blackwell Wingston violin solo Miss Marie Craham reading Mrs. Joan Niles vocal solo Mrs. N J Whalen piano duet Misses Hall and Kahl. Part II includes cornet solo George Ackerman violin solo George R Creverling recitation Miss Watkins piano solo Miss Loja Smith ladies quartette Mrs Ackerman Misses Butler Miller and Kilpatrick piano trio Misses Frank Graham and Watt.

Ladies’ Home Missionary Soviety First Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Blackwell Wingston Marie Craham Joan Niles N. J. Whalen Misses Hall Kahl Kahl. Part Ii.—Cornet Solo, George Ackerman; Violin Solo, George R. Creverling Miss Watkins Miss Loja Smith Mrs. Ackerman Missee Butler Miller and Kilpatrick Misses Frank Graham and Watt

Kafka Family to Move from City to Troy

Mr and Mrs Charles A Kafka and son Charles are leaving for Troy New York in a short time. Kafka is a commercial traveler and his route covers that section, making it hard to remain here. The Kaffkas are highly esteemed residents and their departure will be deplored by all.

Charles A. Kafka Song Charles and Throoks Troy N. Y Kafka

Attorney ONeill Charged Over Coal Payment Dispute

Attorney J J ONeill appeared before Alderman Tt Delevan representing J Carden in a dispute with Anthony Gilgalion over coal payments. Gilgalion claimed three tons were loaded for Carden at Wilson Creek nine, while Carden's group says fifteen tons were delivered and eighteen were due. The alderman reserved decision until Monday evening.

J. J. O'Neill J. Delevan J. Carden Anthony Gilgaiion Gilgalion Carden Wilson Creek Silderman

Funeral for William Scott Held at St Rose Church

The funeral for William Scott who was killed at Binghamton on Wednesday evening by falling from a freight train will be held at 9 30 this morning. A high mass will be celebrated at St Rose church with burial in St Rose cemetery.

William Scott Binghamton St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery

Meetings Tonight of Several Fraternal Bodies

Division No. 13 Ancient Order of Tribernians Court Lily Noah Foresters of America Diamond lodge No 246 Shield of Honor convene tonight in local meeting halls to discuss dues, chapters, and community service events.

Division Ancient Order of Tribernians Court Lily Noah Foresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Local Social and Travel Notices From Olyphant and Nearby Towns

A stream of short notices lists Miss Gertrude Gallagher visiting friends in Olyphant and J B Kremer Jr visiting Honesdale. Prof J C Firth and wife were callers. many residents and visitors are noted in Beranton, Carbondale, Pittston, Jermyn, Scranton, and other towns. Mentions include grip illnesses and recoveries, new residences, work placements, and travel for business or leisure. The brief items reflect daily social movement and local commerce, with occasional professional notes.

Judge Durham of Greensboro Georgia Credited With Peruna Cure

A report in Greensboro Georgia recounts Judge Durham’s recovery from a severe lung catarrh after using Peruna. He states he suffered a cold that settled in his lungs, tried various remedies without relief, then used Peruna and felt no symptoms of catarrh thereafter.

Durham Greensboro Georgia Judea Jude Facta Peruna T Ten Onn

Genuine testimonials guaranteed by market exchange bank

A reward of $10,000 is deposited in Market Exchange Bank, Columbus, Ohio to guarantee testimonials as genuine. The ad asserts that for many years no testimonial has been spurious and every endorsement is authentic and in the signer’s own words.

Market Exchange Bank Columbus Ohio

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY NEWS

Norman Hattenbery has received a discharge after four years in the US infantry and returned home. A child of Mr. and Mrs. Kuwene Avery is critically ill with pneumonia inflammation. Silas BK Hille announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace, pending caucus. Mrs. Cook, wife of a Primitive Methodist preacher, is seriously ill amid grip season. Local cases include Joseph T. Roberts and others. Moosic Powder workers to start monthly pay. Several residents visit Myra Whit Wall on Cemetery street. Lilvie Miller returns from Green Ridge visit. Rev Thomas Cook to preach at Primitive Methodist on personal responsibility. Third Ward Democrats caucus tonight. Republican caucus for school director nominees in Second Ward. Philadelphia guest James Jones visiting brother Phyvid Jones. Mr Morton Harris of Hawley visiting town. Rev S C Simpkins returns to Hawley. Sack social at Presbyterian church Wednesday evening June 2. sock offerings invited. Ernest Edward concert plan with lessons from New England Conservatory. Peckville class fee is 25.00 for ten lessons. leave notices at Journal.

Norman Hattenbery Nho United States Infantry Kuwene Avery Silas BK Hille Justice of the Peace Democratic Citizens Cook Joseph T. Roberts Misa Laura Hill W.I. Roberts Moosic Powder Company Famueel Matthews Lafayette Matthews David Orr Myra Harry Stevens Mra Whitelock George Deltrich Carbon Uals Whit Wall Cemetery Street Lilvie Miller Green Ridge Primitive Methodist Church Thomas Cook Mary Kennedy Thus Ride Scranton Grip W. C. Nicholson T .B. Crawford Second Ward James Jones Philladelphia Phyvid Jones North Main Street Talund Morten Harris Hawley S.C. Simpkins Bdvard New England

Piano Pupils Taught by Scranton Professor Bovard

Prof Finest L Bovard of Scranton organizes a local piano class. He studied at New England Conservatory in Boston and University of Pennsylvania under H A Clark. Services at Presbyterian church listed with sermons and lectures by Rev Moon and Rev Willams.

Finest L. Bovard Scranton Bovard Ia Charles Dennes New England Conservatory of Music Boston Mass H. A. Clark University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Dolph Coal Company Presbyterian Church H. Moon D. D W. H. Willams Anti-Saloon League Delaware and Hudson

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