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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
11
A mothers’ meeting in the No 19 school kindergarten drew parents of pupils yesterday. Miss Underwood explained the system while teachers led children in songs, followed by a luncheon. Organizers plan monthly sessions to keep parents informed of public school progress.
The West Scranton branch of the YWCA held a productive Thursday evening session with the executive committee. Reports from committees were reviewed, attendance figures from December through March totaled 1,063, and the treasurer listed receipts of 222.90 with expenditures of 228.08 leaving a 4.52 balance and an anticipated 28 monthly cost, prompting calls for donations to cover a 24 shortfall. Rachel Jones served as secretary.
President Edward H. Snow of the Eastern States mission will speak at Cooperative hall tomorrow evening on the subject “Joh and Her People.” The talk is described as of great importance and of public interest.
An advertisement touts Dufour's French Tar as a cure for colds and a remedy to help you rest. It claims strong success and urges purchase from all dealers.
The Rev Thomas de Gruchy, pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist Church, begins a lecture series tomorrow with stereopticon illustrations. First topic Abraham the Friend of God. March 18 Joseph the Prime Minister. March 26 Moses the Law Giver. April includes Daniel the True and Tried and David His Life and Times. Special singing. parents must supervise children. silver offerings expected at each service.
The Salvation Army holds meetings this evening and tomorrow led by corps comrades in officers’ absence. Adjutant and Mrs. Yates remain quarantined due to two sick children. Public is invited. The hall closes Monday. Tuesday features Rev James Hughes on the British Boer War with 10 cent tickets for local corps funds.
Mrs Williams of Middle Granville N Y learned Thursday that her brother William Parry was killed at the Granville stone quarry. She left for home early Friday morning with Mrs Roberts, while many locals recognize her.
The Webster Literary and Debating society met at Forbes Eaton’s home on Tenth street. Forbes Eaton read Oliver Wendell Holmes biography, Robert J D Pettit discussed prose works, George Martin presented a Breakfast Table paper, and Watkin H Williams delivered the history and a poem titled The Boys.
The programme of music will be rendered by the choir of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church tomorrow under the direction of Professor C. B. Derman.
Advertisers declare Otis stands as the best name in American men’s underwear. They say among numerous brands Otis remains unequaled for quality and fit in the current market.
Underwear for spring in light or medium weight highlighting natural shapes and an excellent finish. See the new gossamer wool items and notice the refined quality of the fabric and craftsmanship.
A notice highlights Sea Island and Cotton thread weights with tailored seams and ribbed skirts, introducing silk trimmings for a new style. It notes growing sales of men's underwear, asserting the store outsells all city furnishing shops.
The Patriotic Social club at the French roof building on Washburn street plans a May 1 drawing and disposal of household items. Funeral notices include Alberta Miller and Mrs. Thomas Hennigan with interments in Cathedral cemetery and Holy Cross services. Local injuries, visits, and social gatherings are listed, with shipments to hospitals and trips to New Mexico referenced.
Coal price set at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J T Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
The funeral for Mrs. Theresa Franz was held yesterday from her daughter Mrs August Kehner's home on Prospect Avenue. A large gathering then went to St Marys German Catholic church for a requiem mass led by Rev George Stopper. Rev Peter Christ delivered the eulogic sermon, followed by interment at the German Catholic cemetery. pallbearers were John J Noll Henry Weissier Philip Meyer and Andreas Klos.
The Junger Maennerchor will meet in regular session for rehearsal at Germania hall tomorrow afternoon. The group prepares an entertainment to be staged in Germania hall on Tuesday evening. Proceeds go to defray expenses of singers entering the Brooklyn Saenger fest in June. Arrangements committee includes Albert Guthelnz Joseph Zang Chares Scheuer Fred Schunk Albert Welchel.
Mr and Mrs Henry F Zeigler of Cedar avenue hosted a party Thursday evening to celebrate their son Fritzs third birthday. A large group of friends attended the pleasant event. A German language gospel meeting at the YWCA rooms is planned for tomorrow afternoon led by Rev Mr Kubeck of the German Methodist Episcopal church. Lenten services are set for this evening at St Marys and St Johns churches. M J Levern of Pittston avenue is homebound with rheumatism.
Grades A recorded in the monthly examinations held Thursday and Friday this week at Schools 27 and 2. Prof Graves of No 2% supervised the testing session and announced the results.
The Capouse Mission chapel will host the Lord s supper tomorrow with Rev. L H Foster officiating at the morning service. Green Ridge Dancing class met at Mrs Erastus J Parrot s Madison avenue home yesterday afternoon. The Green Ridge Telephone exchange will be in new quarters around April 1. John T Miller of Easton Pa called as Green Ridge business men yesterday. Green Ridge camp No 2h P O S A shows rapid membership growth with eighteen candidates in six weeks. On Sunday evening March 11 members will meet at Masonic hall Tickson avenue to attend divine service in full regalia at Green Ridge Baptist church Monsey avenue.
Casswallon J. Davis of Trenton New Jersey delighted a large audience at the Welsh Congregational church with humorous impersonations. John T. Evans and Joshua Johns sang tenor solos and were well received. Rev. James Hughes spoke at Providence Presbyterian on The Wear in South Africa.
Rev. W. F. Gibbons preaches at First Presbyterian with Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6. Rev A J Van Cleft leads morning and evening services at the Methodist Episcopal church with Sunday school at 2 30. Rev J L Kreamer of Dudley Street Baptist preaches 10 30 and 7 30 with "Help from the Hills" and "Recognition in Heaven." St Marks in charge of Rev E J Haughton. Borough treasurer August Wahlers to pay school orders this afternoon. St Marks last night conducted by Rev F S Ballentine who spoke on The Sacrifice of Righteousness. School board seeks quorum at adjourned meeting Tuesday night. Edward Hughes takes mine foreman post at Spencer's mines. James Flynn visiting Rochester. John Horan ill with pneumonia. Mrs M H Costello ill at home on Bunker Hill.
The Carl Beller company of this city for the manufacturing of anti septics was incorporated at Dover, Delaware, on Wednesday March 7 with a capital of 10000 dollars. Tuelen F. Hiorns of the Pennsylvania Coal company and E B Hiorne of New York lead the project, with Scranton financiers backing the enterprise. Dr Carl Seller of this city will head the manufacturing operation.
Dr Seiler, once at the University of Pennsylvania, will supervise the chemical department of a new firm making antiseptic pastilles for nasal catarrh and dental use. He will not have financial interests but grants the company the right to use his name as a trade mark. Laboratory work and launches begin after the charter.
Jayne, newly elected president of the school board, will unveil the committee makeups at Monday night’s board meeting. The chairmen named include D L Phillips for High and Training school, Laula Schwass for teachers, Dennis Roche for building, A B Eynon for finance, Elias Evans for supply, George B P Shires for text books, Peter Neals for insurance, W A May for kindergarten, and Jules O B Schriefer. The ruling faction secures most chairmanships, though May and Schriefer are assigned to minor committees with limited business.
Readers share opinions under the heading Letters From The People with accompanying names. The Tribune notes it does not assume responsibility for the views expressed.
A 15 year old boy Charica Fishburn of Philadelphia was captured in Wilkes Barre with most of the stolen items from Mr Marka of East Market Street. The burglary involved multiple watches necklaces a ring a chain a silver pencil and a pocketbook containing 1 35. Police notified surrounding towns and captured the suspect last night.
William Campbell of Mulberry street a brakeman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western was badly hurt in Taylor yard while uncoupling cars. He fell on the rails a car wheel passed over his leg his wrist dislocated and a foot crushed. He was taken to Mores Taylor hospital in an ambulance and displayed unusual nerve.
In a letter to the Scranton Tribune J A Bradish disputes reports of a joint residence with Emma Bradish and says the arrest was only an attempt. He describes an incident with a door, a magistrate, and a paint scented jail cell, and states the charge was withdrawn.
Obituary notices report the death of John D. Lloyd at his Olyphant home after pneumonia. Also listed are Mary A. Parrish, Reese Lloyd, Carrie F. Stipp, Gladys Loftus, and Mrs. Henry Weldeman with funeral details and interment plans in local cemeteries.
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