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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
10
In Carbondale the select council planned to act on a water resolution empowering the mayor to condemn water or water rights as needed for municipal use. Mayor Kilpatrick said it costs the city nothing, while some selectmen worry about costly condemnation proceedings and await legal clarity. The measure faces upper house objections.
Yesterday, Director Moon and Constable Edward Neary took Robert Moyles of Salem Avenue to the Hillside Home. Moyles, troubled by hallucinations, smashed furniture and threatened his family yet left peacefully, vowing vengeance on wife and kin. He told officers, I know my business and you ought to attend to yours.
The Epworth League presents a 7:00 PM program at the Methodist church featuring music by May Ulmer UWesay Robert Meaker. Solo Isabelle Stanton recitations by Harry Dennis Bressay Jennie Butler Nina Rolls duets by Bronson and Wilcox and a lecture on Trusts by C E Spencer. A social with music and refreshments will follow. all church and community youths are invited.
Mrs E L Bevan of Scranton visited yesterday while Mrs Ti Mun and daughter Marion tour Syracuse. Miss Maw Coxe visits Green Ridge as preparations Mount a 70 foot flag staff in Memorial park on Washington birthday. Frank M Fox meets Carbondale friends and Martha Siegel dies at advanced age. Thomas Lewson returns from Texas to oversee Salem Avenue repair. Central Pennsylvania Brewing lets brick storehouse contract at Krantz brewery to Conrad Schroeder.
Citizens in Moosic convened at the public school to form a borough government. Patrick Balman chaired the caucus with Thomas Sutcliffe as secretary as residents voted for multiple offices, including council, school controller, auditors, assessor, tax collector, and directors.
The announcement shows votes for school director John Whyte 74, Thomas McNally 69, and William C. Drake Register of voters 8. A Boam 44, Peter Weir 75. Ballots for tax collector George Griffiths 105, Patrick Leonard 90. Also listed are judge of election Dewid Stanton and inspector James Ward.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Kilgallon of Mayfield will be held at 1 o clock at Sacred Heart church with a high mass. Interment follows at St Rose cemetery Carbondale. Survived by three sons Edward Patrick and John and four daughters Sarah Mamie Bridget and Kathen other relatives noted.
Teachers in the Fourth district will hold a Saturday institute at Old Forge with a Sunday lecture by Professor George Howells of Scranton, joined by Professor John T. Watkins and the Schubert quartet. Local weddings, resignations, and church dedications fill the community calendar with forthcoming clergy, coal repairs, and social happenings.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 28 held a Father Mathew hall social for its second anniversary of consolidation. Joseph Coolican opened with remarks then Rev. T J Comerford gave brief statements on the order's town work followed by musical interludes from Lizzyle White and Jennie O Boyle. Miles J McAndrew spoke on the society's good works in religion and legacy of Irish American history.
A periodical plea promotes Dr. V. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a solution for female disorders. The piece portrays modesty restricting medical help and claims his approach offers confidential consultation, symptom relief, and renewed vitality for women facing menstrual and reproductive issues.
Foote sang sweetly to close the entertainment with a sala by Prof Wakely who responded to an encore. Refreshments served by a competent wait staff and then dancing to music by Miss Curran and Prof Gilroy. Accompanimsts were Foote O Boyle Curran. James McDermott from Chicago visiting town.
Manager Martin of Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with five bottles sold per customer. The product is praised for stopping coughs and healing sore throats quickly, with widespread customer satisfaction noted by South Chicago Daily Calumet. Matthews Brothers act as wholesale and retail agents.
An infant child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson of Main Street lies very ill with scarlet fever. The local order of Heptagorda holds a ball Thursday evening at Ledyard. all members and friends invited. Claude Clark visited West Nicholson. Mrs Dwight Truax is seriously ill. Pocahontas lodge hosts an entertainment at Ledyard hall Wednesday evening January 4.
Richmond colliery No. 9 to resume around February 1 after idle since March 1, 1899. W. C. Griffin shows slow recovery from recent illness. Harry Tones’s new Maple Street residence nearing completion. St Thomas church fair attendance on Saturday evening boosted local prospects.
The notice discusses the fair’s success with valuable items auctioned at nominal prices to aid a worthy institution. It mentions delays in the new borough building, a rumored shift away from purchasing the Miller Jet, and several candidates for tax collector. Incumbent Nelland seeks a second term against Republican Z G Miller, a real estate owner.
Scranton theatregoers expect a star cast for The Pride of Jennico at the Lyceum next Friday with James K. Hackett and Miss Bertha Gall leading a notable company. The production features a large ensemble including Eugene Von Rothenburg Brigham Royce and Carl Ahrendt in key roles, with Josephine Mack among the cast.
Factoryville community notes list visits from Liewellen Capwell and other locals, plus illness of Mrs. Capwell. Republican caucus set for Saturday at the town hall to nominate borough officers.
The ad lists rental notices for three story buildings on Penn avenue and Wyoming avenue with inquiry contact John Jermyn at 19 Wyoming avenue and another on CLM street. It also mentions manufactured wire screens by Raver on Race Street and musical services by Raver’s Orchestra with address at Wyoming avenue near Haulbert store, plus Megarcere Brothers printing supplies and warehouse at 10 Washington avenue Scranton Pa.
Utica readers learn how Wayte A Raymond, a longtime drug trade salesman, got his unusual name. He recalls being the twelfth of twelve children born in the West forty seven years ago and the family’s struggle to select a suitable name before finally deciding on Wayte.
Train schedules list connections from New Jervis to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia and more. Express and local departures shown with times, including Sundays. Officials named Olhauben and Baldwin supervise operations and passenger services.
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