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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
7
An urging to move beyond outdated medical practices praises brave clinicians who adopt new science. Dr. L. M. Lander of Chicago is highlighted as an example of a physician willing to test revolutions in treatment and share honest insights with patients.
Two fierce fires in Mayfield rend ered thirteen families homeless. The first blaze on Hive Street destroyed J Tighe’s dwelling and spread to adjacent doubles owned by J Place and occupied by the Green family and Mrs Owens. A second fire at Alexander Shlanto’s store and nearby dwellings razed multiple structures, leaving ten more families homeless and causing extensive total losses. The origin remains unknown and most buildings were insured.
A street resident is recovering after a severe attack on the block. Details on suspects or motive are not disclosed as investigators continue to oversee the scene.
In the Second ward the school director contest between John J. Lally and John J. Davis ended with Lally receiving 126 ballots. A Saturday school board meeting finalized the choice, with Lally to take the seat when the new board is organized in June. The board approved several payments and referred a safe purchase to a committee. Principal Cummings announced night school closure next Wednesday and a local Institute on March 34. Funeral arrangements for John D. Lloyd were set from George Patton’s residence at 2:30 p.m. in Union Cemetery, and local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending events.
A. R. De fluent editor of the Jopr mill Doylestown Ohio suffered rheumatism in his right shoulder for years His arm was nearly useless then he tried Chamberlains Pain Balm and felt relief almost immediately He says the balm has been a constant companion since and never fails For sale by all druggists Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents
The borough council met Monday evening at the Columbia building to organize for the coming year with Morgan as president Gartley as judge Willa Kerr as treasurer and Mevollom as attorney Thomas Stephen son as chief of police and a plan to meet again March 1 Private Bert Besecker has returned from two years in Puerto L ies The ple woda social Friday evening drew fifteen dollars and fifty cents Mrs Shumard will teach thorough bass Rev J L Race and wife attended the event Hood's advertisement included.
Fred Miles, about 40, died at his mother's residence here on Friday. The report notes the death occurred at the family home with no further details available. An inquest or official cause will be determined by authorities.
A Dalton funeral for Mines from pneumonia occurs this morning at 10 in the Dalton Baptist church with burial in the local cemetery. The town reports a new barber shop and meat market with a clothing store likely next. Dalton High School filled with entertainment featuring singing recitations and dialogues including Farmers Opera and A Postal Card. The post graduate versus senior debate on self defense favored the seniors. Ira Kresge will move into the house next to Mrs. Eaton. Mrs. Marshall is ill. Mr and Mrs W Thrice move in with their son Charles Rice.
The Saturday afternoon local institute in Taylor featured Prof. Lloyd on grammar and the inductive method, Miss Bimmong on neatness, Miss Black on primary teaching, and several other speakers. The event closed with a song led by Richard Watkins and gate study noted for its quality. Funeral services for Thomas Edmonds were held yesterday at the Hendham Methodist Church.
The page lists multiple rental ads from the The People’s Exchange with properties in Pennsylvania towns. Entries include a bakery stand, nine and eleven room houses, second and third floor rentals, a furnished nine room house, a house on Olive street, an April 1 date residence, and a former residence with barn. Contact names and addresses accompany each listing.
A long jumble of sale notices and classifieds listing items for sale including a small van, store fixtures and lease, royalty rights on Jadwin's Tar Syrup formula, a nine room house on Myrtle street, a two seated family sleigh, and several employment and service ads. Also included are public notices about legislative district conventions, primary election procedures, and local attorney and business listings.
The Academy of Music presents Sutton Vane drama The Span of Life with new scenery and effects. Scranton district Republican leaders call for a convention in April to elect delegates and set rules for primary elections and candidate registration.
The Rev. Francis Gendall was interred at Forest Home cemetery. A large delegation from the United Mine Workers attended. John Davis of Wilkes-Barre visited his parents on Middle street. John E. Elvans leaves for New York on business. Emblem division No. 67 Sons of Temperance meets on Main street. Henry Schulthels recovers from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and children visit Lincoln Heights relatives. Mrs. G. L. Dalley and daughter visit Hyde Park relatives.
Al Reeves presents a star studded vaudeville program at the Gaiety starting Monday matinee. Miss Inez Meensker leads the company with Sousa band affiliations and Klaw & Erlanger attraction credits. The bill features Reeves, Welch brothers, Fannie Fern Thatcher, May Belle, Celeste and Bayles, Griffin sisters and more.
The article lauds Mr White as a standout star with a near quarter century of success. At under 31 he led Morrison's Faust for seven years as Mephisto, appearing 1500 times, then launched his current grand production of Faust.
A lavish Faust stage show valued at over $20,000 is set to close its three night run at the Academy with matinees. The article touts the production as peerless among semi spectaculars and promotes Dr Von Sian Pineapple Tablets as a universal cure for digestive troubles and nervous debility, advertised by Matthews Brox and WT Clark.
BAVELIVS Orchestra provides music for balls plenics parties receptions weddings and concerts. R O Bauer physician at Wyoming Avenue over Huberts' L courtyard MEGARGER BROTHERS PRINTERS supplies envelopes wiper bags wine and warehouse at 100 Washington Avenue Scranton Pa.
The timetable details New Jersey routes from a New York area station including connections to Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Euston Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and Pittston with multiple daily express services and varying departure times. It notes tickets to points east south and west at the station with names J Olhauben and M H Baldwin as officials.
February 1 1900 schedule lists outbound trains from Berinton to Carbondale Albany New York Philadelphia and western points via Lehigh Valley and connections with Black Diamond Express and related services. Arrivals from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and South routes shown along with Sunday trains. Authorities J W Burdick G P A Albany and H W Cross D P A Scranton referenced.
Lehigh Valley Railroad services detailed with routes to Philadelphia New York via D and H routes and connections to White Haven Hazleton and coal regions. Includes times 645 am 1203 pm 218 and 427 Black Diamond Express and 11.40 pm Sundays. Also notes parlor cars on all Wilkes-Barre New York Buffalo bridges and ticket/reservation offices in Scranton Cortlandt Street and Lackawanna Ave.
Time table in effect February 7, 1900, shows trains leaving Scranton for Hawley and intermediate points connecting with the Erie Railroad for New York Newburg Honesdale and intermediate points. No 2 Accommodation at 6 a.m. No 4 Express at 12.01 p.m.
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