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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
9
The West Scranton Young Women's Christian Association expands religious educational and physical programs with daily rooms open 4 to 9 pm and a dolls' carnival starting December 2. Notices mention gospel services, a chrysanthemum and orchid show, and high winds effects along with plans for future suppers and volunteer arrangements across local churches.
A group of West Scranton young men plan to relocate to New York City with several more joining the existing contingent in a few days. The move reflects a growing migration trend among local youths seeking opportunities in the metropolitan area.
Dufour's French Tar is recommended as the remedy for cough relief and chest congestion.
The Tribune reports on a fundraising supper for church work where workers with initials are chosen to prepare and serve to several hundred attendees. Ladies from several churches including Simpson Methodist, Plymouth Congregational, Jackson Street, and First Baptist organize the event, with volunteers supplying linen and dishes and others handling catering duties.
A Saturday event showcases a leading display of chiffon Liberty mousseline silks and ribbons inspired by New York London and Paris. Autmobile Ties and variegated weaves appear in soft tones and bright colors, offering numerous uses for fashion, fancy work, and decoration.
The article praises variegated ribbons now in general use, noting their wide appeal and the display offered for inspection as an example of correct and desirable styling in that line.
The odd weather kept residents indoors with few out on the streets. May's stoves stayed closed earlier, and the crowd around street corners was sparse as police noted little activity and no significant news. The Young People's Dance class in Meares hall drew the only attention.
An advertisement promotes ready-to-wear garments aimed at ladies, promising appeal and convenience. Mears and Tagen are the sellers behind the offer.
Osceur Jones leaves for a few days visit to Carribonddals. The funeral of Patrick Shearon is today at 222 Emmit street with services at Hazleton church and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Rev. W H Williams lectures tomorrow at First Welsh Congregational church starting at 6 o clock. Mole Hare company annual ball set for Music hall on November 16. Swedish American Citizens club to meet at French roof hall tonight at 7:30.
The Dunmore Methodist church sets Rev. A Van Cleft to preach both morning and evening with topics Home from Heaven and Christ the Carpenter. Presbyterians host Rev. Gibbos with Home Mission Work and Tried Weapons for Epileptan Warfare. Trip Avenue Christian schedules morning sermon and union service, with pastor W O T Williams absent. Nearby notices mention a kindergarten opening, Royal Avenue meeting, art exhibits, and updates on local parishioners and visitors.
Miss Keegan of Pittston Avenue presented a silk banner to the tieword band at Athletic Hall in South Scranton. W H Miller spoke, John B. Chase accepted for the band. The banner measures six by eight feet, featuring purple silk with “Success and Prosperity to the Singinggold Band” on one side and “Great, Drink and The Army” on the other. The event included refreshments prepared by ladies. The banner is valued at $5.00.
A social event hosted by the local camp of the Patriotic Order of True Americans took place at Fruehan's hall on Cedic avenue. The program featured Mrs. Randolph Jones of the National Order of True Americans delivering an encouraging address and included songs, recitations, and vocal performances by Miss Ida Kibler Master Will Seheuer Miss Bertha Courtright Miss Lizzie Horbach and Mrs. Igale.
The Cedar Avenue Methodist church hosts the programme ending the People’s Lecture and entertainment course on Tuesday evening, Nov 15. The program features phonograph selections, recitations by David Daviess and Wilfred Marsden, duets, banjo and band numbers, and a final audience singalong with instrumental solos and a song by Genevieve Berghauser.
The firm promotes ready-to-wear garments for women, highlighting convenience and accessibility for every lady seeking stylish, affordable options.
A fire alarm from box 41 at Cedar avenue and Alder street brought Century Neptune and Phoeniz companies to extinguish a blaze in A Weinschenk apartment house in Schimptt court caused by a disabled flue with slight damage. An 11 month old Italian girl suffered severe burns from boiling soup. Dr M H Quinn treated her. A Gospel meeting at 645 pm Sunday will be led by Miss Anna Hankin at the YWCA association rooms. A Patriot Sons of America drum corps event and a Rinegeld band ball are announced for Thanksgiving. John Christopher, sergeant in Company M Pitch United States cavalry, is on ten day furlough from Porto Rico. News arrives of Wirth Milich, formerly of Prospect avenue, passing in Detroit. Local residents Mithelinedanmiily of Mimira visit. Harry Schwartz of Moltke avenue ill with appendicitis. Mrs J B Evans at Pear Street. William Cook of Prospect avenue ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
The readable fragments describe a series of individuals and places with references to health, travel, and local incidents. Named persons include Willan Baynon, Frank Tillwill, Lett om Mons toy, Horlitogen Marwchall, Andrew Sattler, and Wirtehead Wipe, alongside locations such as New York and Villa Lon. The passage mentions illness, a move, schooling, and community activities, but the exact events are obscured by garbled OCR.
The advertisement promotes a laxative Bromo Quinine tablet remedy for cold symptoms. It markets relief from head congestion and sinus pressure with a noted medicinal ingredient. The copy targets readers seeking quick over the counter relief.
Miss Kline on North Main avenue welcomed a surprise party at her home Thursday evening with charming hostessing. Attendees included May Kline Anni Morris Bessie Morris Gussie Cohen Mattie Kline Hatch Armstrong Clark Davis Fred Willard Robinson Harrison Tregaway Everett Johns Joseph Cohen. Anna B Lynott then hosted another gathering for Anna Shields Maury Golden Kate Neary Elizabeth Gallagher Mary Jackson Mary Devine William Willams Edward Gibson John Kenney Thomas Kelley Daniel Davis and Arthur Richards.
The Scranton Men's Society of North End Providence Pres byterian Social rooms begins monthly winter sessions with Captain Dolph H B Atherton delivering an inaugural address. Rev Dr Isaac Lansing, Prof C I Whittemore, and local figures are listed for upcoming civic and library focused talks. The opening at 8 pm features an America chorus and a light social collation.
The Memorial Baptist Church program lists responsibilities in the absence of the pastor. The Baptist church of South Wilkes-Barre hosts a youth-led meeting with readings, recitations, and musical items under the supervision of Davies and party.
The Meovsilence Moes Wietian church held an evening program with a concert and special features in the auditorium. Following the entertainment, the Kawelsiur orchestra performed a piano piece, and the Scranton Mev'a society will host a social gathering at 8 oclock with Mrs D D. domes Linshewn and guests from Sewion in attendance.
In the church social rooms last evening a pleasant program featured recitations music and phonograph selections with light refreshments. Superintendent J H McKeehin and an assisting committee organized the event.
The Green Ridge Woman's Club announces its winter departments with directors. Music directed by Mrs J A Pennington with Miss French and Mr Hofmagster from Scranton Conservatory. Literature in the Victorian Period led by Mrs B Friedewald. Household Economics led by Miss Amy von Salis Derecke. Directors invite potential members to a meeting Monday November 1 at 6 pm at the Green Ridge Library.
Our advertisement on another page invites every lady to explore ready to wear garments offered by Mears and Hugen. The message emphasizes immediate availability and stylish options for female customers.
Rev. Raison Dunn died at his son in law Dr Gates home aged years. He preached from 18 in Wisconsin Michigan Ohio led revivals and organized churches. His life’s work was education at Georgia seminars Hillsdale College and The Divinity School where he was a respected speaker. Survived by three daughters and others, funeral Monday at the old home in Michigan with interment at Avoca. Also noted are fields about Thomas Evans and local Welsh congregational figures. The piece blends obituary notices and local reminiscences from the Welch and Welsh Congregation communities.
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page shows garbled words and missing context likely due to OCR errors, containing no complete events, names, or clear dates to summarize into a coherent news item.
Illish ad copy asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure permanently cures catarrh by a constitutional treatment. It claims internal action on the blood and nerves, promises reliability, and offers a hundred dollar reward if it fails. Address F. J. Cheney Toledo Ohio for testimonials, with druggists selling the product.
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