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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
11
A conference of West Scranton miners is awaited and most workers oppose a strike. Many own property and rely on steady eight hour six day work weeks to pay debts. Workers cite rising earnings in recent months and differing conditions across collieries as barriers to unified action.
The remains of Patrick Slattery, injured on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, were buried in Cathedral Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral proceeded from the home of his sister Mrs Edward Kenny on Fourth street. Holy Cross Church conducted by Rev J P Dunne drew a large crowd. pallbearers included John McLane.
A historic promotion claims Vin Mariani is world famous tonic with endorsements from over 8,000 physicians. The advertisement asserts universal medical support and urges users to avoid substitutes, claiming perfect safety.
Reports list Thomas Burke Michael Dougherty Patrick Sweeney Miles Clarke and James Shay as key individuals connected to the event. Further details on roles or actions are not provided in the excerpt.
John McNally and Morris Watkins of Hampton street were arrested by Patrolman Collings for drunkenness and fighting on South Main avenue. McNally was fined $10 in police court and locked up. Watkins fled but a warrant for his arrest has been issued. William Rudis, 15, was committed to the county jail in default of $200 bond for incorrigibility and stealing money, as reported by Alderman John.
The Webster Literary and Debating society held its weekly gathering last evening at Professor Watkin Williams's Academy Street home. Readings included Irving works, a Stanford Phillips biography, and Knickerbocker history of New York with other numbers by George Martin William Flins Forbes Eaton. The next meeting is set for William Elias's Washburn Street residence.
City leaders press for revised plans to close the West Lackawanna Avenue crossing instead of a full viaduct. The board of trade and councilmen seek a design that secures substantial funding from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad and trolley companies.
A good sized crowd attended the fair at St Patrick's church last evening and enjoyed the entertainment provided. The Cumberland band will attend this evening. Robert Morris lodge of Iverites will celebrate St David's day with a banquet on March 1. David J Davis Howell Harris Paulel J Reese D P Williame and W R Lewis were appointed a committee to make the arrangements. Joseph Dwyer of North Garfield avenue was injured recently while coast-
For Ladies Only and Just for Today Every garment guaranteed worth $1 and taken from the regular one dollar stock. Ladies' Fine Pure Natural Wool Underwear in all sizes properly made finished and warranted to fit. Special price today 69c HC Ladies' Medium Weight Vests from Egyptian yarns with silk trim. These vests represent the best 50c goods. thirty-nine cents for today only. That's the bargain for Ladies' Pure Wool Vests or Pants in natural shades. We offered the same as a leader at 86c, but now they are half thrown away.
Local residents report injuries and illnesses including a man badly bruised on Jackson street and William Beaumont confined at home with illness. Several others suffer rheumatism scarlet fever or recover from illness while social events and services are announced among area churches and civic groups.
Green Ridge residents host visitors and discuss civic issues at the Presbyterian church meeting. The Green Ridge post office station reports over 600 money orders and growing business. Obituaries for Roy E. Pearce and Patrick Mellody are noted, with funeral times. A marriage announcement is made for Edith Dennis and George A. Litchfield.
The article notes Professor H. L. Burdick resigning as principal of No 34 night school. District Deputy C. S. Lutz and about twenty members of Green Ridge camp will visit Madisonville camp No 248 to install officers. A four horse band wagon will carry the party.
Miss Anna Golden entertained a group of friends from Scranton and the borough at her Butler Street home on Thursday evening. The evening featured games planned by the hostess and dancing lasting late, followed by refreshments. Attendees included Nellie Hart Minnie O Hara Katie McHale Mary McHugh N Devers L McLane Bridget Moran W Noane M Moran L Clifford Bridget Moran and others from Hyde Park and the South Side and several gentlemen from the area.
Rev A J Van Cleft will lead the morning sermon at the Methodist Episcopal Church on The Enduring Name. L B Coke speaks on Mormonism in the evening. Sunday school at 2 pm and class meeting after morning service. First Presbyterian: Rev W F Gibbons preaches morning and evening with Sunday school after the service and Christian Endeavor at 6 pm. Tripp Avenue Christian: Rev C J Long preaches tomorrow evening with Sunday school and other services as usual. St Mark's Episcopal: Rev F E J Haughton preaches both morning and evening with Sunday school and class meeting at usual hours.
A wide range of North Scranton happenings includes a Clark's Summit party in a George Atherton wagon with guests Fred Deadle William Wallace Conrad Snyder Harry Wedeman John D Rick Harry Von Storch William Davis Carl Geh ren Floyd Bissell Henry Smith Bert Green Ray Saxton Joseph Bisbing Albert Thomas Charles Thomas Henry Rodham and George Dolph. church exchanges between Rev E A Boyl and Rev R J Reese. Local births marriages illnesses travels and society notes feature Miss Katherine Peale and Martin Nolan's upcoming Holy Rosary church nuptials. Memorial Baptist church hosts Welsh and English sermons with a 2 pm Bible school and a large social fundraiser yielded substantial money.
The Oriental club of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet in their rooms tonight. The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid reports 20 from a Thursday oyster supper in church parlors. Republican caucus on Monday evening selects a judge inspector and election register for the Third ward Third district. Voters urged to vote for Kunz today. The Young Men's Temperance Literary and Beneficial Dramatic society to present The Heart of Erin on Thursday night February 22 in Hawley. The Ladies Temperance society plans a Washington's Birthday social in Washington hall on February 22. Miss Mary McGrall entertained friends at her Chestnut street home Thursday night. Nellie Golden is ill at her Chestnut Street home. James Skeogh confined to Clay Avenue with diphtheria.
Mrs. E Ketcham returns home after a visit with daughter Mrs 8 A Wilcox. Mrs Machette of Scranton stays with son 8 B Machette who remains critically ill. Mrs J W Knedler and Kathryne visit Alburntis friends. Mrs Mare Robinson ill at home. Dr Knedler attends. Miss Daisy Huber back to health. Baptist Ladies’ Aid held at Mrs Byron Buckingham. Congregational meeting set at Presbyterian church. Sick list includes Mrs W B Edwards and Mrs William Swartz and T B Hardenbergh. C C Clay travels to Scranton on business. Baptist youth to host ten cent supper Jan 26 at Miss Bertha Grimes’ home after six. All invited.
A Chicago Post piece portrays three young girls resisting bedtime with playful chatter and protests. The piece notes their fatigue and dire longing for sleep as the night drags on.
The Scranton Athletic Club held its sixteenth annual banquet and ball in Athletic Hall last evening. Attorney E. C. Newcomb spoke on the club’s progress. Lawrence’s orchestra provided music as guests dined on a formal menu and danced, with decoration by Fuhrman and a national color ceiling.
Last evening at Pharmacy hall the Bachelors of 1900 held their first ball. Decorator Fuhrman dressed the interior in attractive style and Cusick's orchestra provided dancing music. The hall was crowded with friends, refreshments were served, and the event was deemed a complete success with the bachelors praised as a jolly crowd.
The Welcome dancing class plans a country dance and mask hall at Snover's hall next Wednesday. Cusick's orchestra will lead a dance at Pharmacy hall on Monday. Camp 430 drum corps hosts its first masquerade at Athletic hall on Monday February 19. The Heart of Erin is to be presented January 22 at St John’s hall by the Young Men’s Dramatic society. Mrs C J Ruddy has returned from Daleville. No Sunday YWCA meeting. members will attend a mass at First Presbyterian Church at 3.45 p m.
Emil Herbster the popular barber of Pittston avenue departed Thursday for Philadelphia for an operation. He has long suffered from an ulcerated tooth and is accompanied by his brother Anthony Herbster and Dr. Luxemberger.
Pea Coal offers coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J Ty Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
The W C T A met yesterday at Mre antee’s home. Mrs Clarence Stone visits Wyoming Valley for two weeks. Mrs M B Sherman entertained her mother. Local lakes reportedly yield good fishing. Rev LeRoy Stephens will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Fred Beemer after leg injury suffers a pleurisy attack. Funeral of Mr Vosburg held Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev Leacock officiating. Baptist revival ends after three weeks with strong attendance and many conversions. Local residents attended Masonia lodge banquet at Factoryville Wednesday. Miss Minnie Colvin of Green Ridge visited friends here recently.
A doctor retrieves a set of keys tossed by a professor and notes the exchange about suitability as a watch for a young woman. The dialogue hints at caution and judgment in a tense moment.
A grave-looking man tells a department clerk that a Christmas pine was purchased there and asks to exchange it for a needed pair of shoes. The exchange request appears as a brief, humorous note in the Philadelphia North American.
A reflective verse quotes a yardstick musing on buying a pair and a half of choss to match his three feet while strolling the street. The line offers metaphorical humor about measurement and self.
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