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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Charles Grogan of Gordon Avenue mourn two young children who died of diphtheria within days. Mary aged four and Patrick aged two were buried yesterday afternoon under health board guidelines.
Miss Elizabeth Newton returns from Scranton. Mr and Mrs A I Lewnsley convalescent from grip. Miss Hattlhe Rolls returns from Williams avenue Scranton visit. Mrs Alice Cragohee back from Susquehanna. High school pupils form a literary society with officers Walter Loftus president John Fineran vice president Kathe Melons treasurer Raymond Burke writer Valentine Law editor Forbes of the Scranton Publican. Mr and Mrs T Rogers Mooste stay in the city. William McHale to New York to learn embalming. Dr Woo DeChrotf from Topeka delivered an address at the Presbyterian Sunday school. Mrs George Bretty Brook street hosts Ladies auxiliary of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Memorial park cannons shipped from Jersey City. Telegram says shipped over Pennsylvania railroad March 5 and should arrive today.
Mr W M Targart and Miss Edith Davis wed in Wilkes-Barre and left for Philadelphia on a brief honeymoon. Borough council to meet Monday. Notable mentions include Dr D D Davis family, local officials, illness reports, and community notices. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier.
Conductor Teal and Motorman W F Race lost control of car 201 near Meck Hills at 8 30 pm Wednesday plunging down an embankment and smashing a fence. Four passengers sustained severe shaking. Mrs Byvans of Peckville the sole woman aboard jumped clear as the wheels left the rails. Teal acted with presence of mind.
A streetcar derailed by a wood obstruction at Philadelphia Point caused minor to moderate injuries. Passengers Mrs Ravage and Mr Ruane suffered bruises and shock, while E J Ruane F Briggs and H Briggs escaped serious harm. Wreckers repaired tracks after 9 pm and service resumed an hour later.
In Taylor the evangelistic union meetings at the Presbyterian church under the Loyal Region committee of the YMCA Scranton are in charge by Mr. Armstrong. The Taylor colliery of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western resumes Monday after over two months idleness for breaker repairs. A surprise party was tendered Master from Phillips at Main street with guests listed and refreshments served.
Abs Tehord Stowellys and More, Thomas Morcan visited Beranton on Wednesday. H D Mitchell will spend a few days with Wilkes Tiarre friends. JIlN Coxe enjoys her home on Main street. The McCivekey family mourns the 10 year old son who died Wednesday evening. O'Connor family visitors and Gillespie household greetings are noted. Gertie Wiligon, age 1, has recovered enough to go out. William O'Connor plans a few days with his sister Witham Bochthoitt.
A L A De Fluent editor of the Jour nal in Doylestown Ohio suffered rheumatism for years in his right shoulder and side. He recalls that his right arm was often useless until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm which gave almost immediate relief. He adds the Balm has accompanied him ever since and never fails. For sale by druggists and Matthews Bros wholesale and retail.
William Colvin of Scranton formerly of this place was visiting in town this week. The prospects are that there will be further updates on his plans and the town’s reception of his visit.
Unusually many summer residents arriving. most houses rented. Epworth League convention to be held today and tomorrow at Clark's Summit Methodist church with Rev J C Leacock Miss Helen Water and Miss Mabel Decker on the program. Dalton Baptist church ladies host Sunday evening service March 11 with full program including readings songs papers and collection.
Miss Effie Curtin of Peckville visited her sister Mrs. Charles Burkhart last weekend. Mrs. Mary F. E. Hollister of Beeranton stayed two weeks with Mrs. G. Schoonmaker at Oak Terrace. Eddie Hamiston, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hamiston, aged missing, is ill with diphtheria, Dr. Kned ler attends. Other children in the family recovering from diphtheria. Miss Ina Depew of Moscow visited her aunt Mrs. C. O. Stevens. Miss Lotthe Clay returned from a four week visit in Boranton. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Schoonmaker and Mrs. Hollister and Miss Riel dined with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Harlow at Broadcrest. Miss Kathe Nagley visited friends in Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. William Ludwig returned from Hawley after attending a relative’s funeral.
Nicholson March items report Mr Sweet the shoemaker moving from Factoryville to town. A DL&W Railroad switch may extend to Carlucci’s quarry in Lathrop. New firm Crock and Hinkley to run their own Avery business. Town council reorganizes. H Mcton nell elected president and F P Stephens secretary for tenth time. Borough auditors to meet next Monday to audit treasurer and tax accounts.
The Academy of Music schedules The Span of Life for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The piece features sensational rescue and escape scenes that appeal to drama fans and follows a trend of dramatic climaxes seen in past hits such as Uncle Tom’s Cabin Blue Jeans The Still Alarm and The Dark Secret.
Local housing ads list nine room houses with modern improvements on Monroe and Taylor avenues. Additional rental leads include a double store in Carbondale, a furnished nine room house on Myrtle Street, and properties on Adams Wyoming and Monsey avenues. Listings mention stores offices barns flats and factory space with inquire contacts such as Chas Gardner Morris Hackett J H Gunster and C J Carter.
A heterogeneous Scranton classified page offers for sale rights to Jadwin Ter Syrup formula, a nine room house, and various job notices. Help wanted includes a lunch counter attendant and energetic trustworthy men. Listings also advertise lawyers, physicians, and services with district addresses across Scranton and surrounding areas.
The First Second and Third legislative districts announce primaries and conventions for the upcoming state Republican meeting in Harrisburg. Notices detail dates March and April, candidate registration rules, and deposit of assessments to appear on official ballots.
A well established business in the heart of Beranton is for sale at a sacrifice due to sickness. A salaried position paying $10 weekly is also available. Inquiries to W T Hackett at 225 Jefferson Avenue.
A production in progress features a highly convincing stage effect described as one of the most realistic in the country. The piece is associated with Farrell's Transfer in Beranton and a Finder is offered a reward for notifying the company about the matter.
Al Reeves sets a three day engagement at the Gaiety theater for next Monday matinee with Miss Mecusker as star. He touts strict cleanliness as the show's trademark and guarantees wholesome performances free of offensive material.
The sensational drama began a three day run at the Academy of Mule last night before a crowded audience. It portrays the opium trade in San Francisco and crimes of its operators. The current company lacks full force but adds special ties and musical features. Four real Chinese join the cast. Performances continue today and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup as a universal remedy used for over fifty years by billions of mothers for teething children. It touts pain relief for gums, wind colic, and diarrhea, claiming perfect success and worldwide sale by druggists at twenty five cents a bottle.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Secretary of the Scranton Poor District until 2 PM Friday March 1 1900 for erecting a greenhouse range at Home Place. Bid requires a $100 cash or certified check with each bid and contract must be signed within fifteen days of award. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Central Railroad of New Jersey and connected lines list routes from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia and Pittsburgh hourlyexpress and Sunday schedules with various destination trains. Through tickets and lowest fare rates are advertised with multiple departure times and destinations including Bethlehem Allentown Harrisburg and Rend Tokante.
Train times and routes listed for Lehigh Valley Railroad services effective Nov 1. Includes departures from Scranton and connections to Philadelphia New York and Bethlehem via D&H and D&HR lines. Notices show trains to Geneva Rochester Chicago Buffalo Niagara Falls and other coal region stations with Pullman and parlor car services and ticketing offices in Wilkes-Barre Beranton and Bethlehem.
Train schedule shows Scranton departures for Hawley and intermediate points with connections at Hawley to Erie Railroad for New York Newburgh Honesdale and other points. Train No 2 accommodation runs 68 miles and No 4 express runs at 1 01 p m with details cut off.
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