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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune announces a Carbondale daily edition to serve the city. Offices in the Burke Building accept news and personals by mail or phone. E L Hatfield, manager, invites inquiries. contact numbers are New 286 and Old 0423.
Alderman Jones and President Walker of the Hospital Board return from Harrisburg after appealing to the State Board of Charities for 17.00 to sustain the Emergency Hospital for two years. They present costs, deficits, and planned improvements including sewer work and new bedding, asking city residents to contribute since the state board does not fund improvements.
Rev. Walter A. Gorman of Minoulsa is named successor to Rev. John Griffin of St Rose church in Carbondale. Griffin has been appointed chancellor of the diocese and secretary to the bishop by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban. Griffin leaves Carbondale after five years and two months. the parish laments his departure but lauds his work and promotion.
The annual business meeting of St Pauls Lutheran church was postponed from Wednesday to Tuesday 8 o clock to elect a new board of trustees and complete corporate business. Four old trustees resigned. nominations for the new board were announced to be read next Sunday. Female members may vote on this matter according to church by laws.
Fragmentary OCR discusses shift changes and applications with mention of a manager and a workforce issue. Details are garbled, but centers on staffing, vacancies, and the absence of a planned shutdown or layoff.
Luis Karl a 28 year old native of Germany dies in Carbondale hospital after illness tied to spinal trouble. He came to America in 187 and settled in Carbondale working at the Delaware and Hudson shops. He leaves a widow five children and a brother Joseph. In Germany he is survived by his parents and siblings. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 15 from brother Joseph Karls Greene street home. Joseph Karl is a fireman for the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
The choir of the First Methodist Eissopal church under Pastor Rev. A. P. F. Chaffee has begun rehearsals for the Christmas program. The committee in charge promises an exceptionally fine celebration.
The First Congregational church adopts a new heating system, warming the main building and reading rooms with hot water. It marks the first such installation of its kind in the Western states, representing a modern, common improvement for church facilities.
Workers in Delaware and Adson Mine log nine hours as profits rise and December pay rises. Prospects look bright for a durable winter with stronger earnings ahead.
Johan O Bridgett and Mrs Tridgett return home Thursday evening from their wedding tour and reside at Mrs Tridgett's mother's house on South Mala street.
Brooklyn street resident Mr. Gilhool announces major work on his storefront including installation of a stems heating point and other enhancements to modernize and improve the building.
A Teaulwein president of Carbondale Machine leaves Carbondale for a business trip visiting Buffalo Cleveland Chicago and other Western cities starting yesterday afternoon.
Germania Singing Society and Knights of Father Mathew join BK E Hedrick Lodge No 94 and Brotherhood of Railroad Tralomen with Central Labor Union for a joint meeting tomorrow. Cigarmakers’ Union No 439 also listed as attendee.
Sunday morning baptism and reception of members will occur at the First Methodist Episcopal North Church with revival services each evening this week except Saturday. Rev. A F Chaffee presides at 76 Terrace Street and further services are planned including Sunday school at noon and prayer meetings Thursday.
Trinity church on Asiver Street lists services including Holy Communion at 8, morning prayer and sermon at 10, evening prayer and sermon at 7 90, Sunday school at noon, and Thursday lectures at 7 30. Weekly guilds meet with dates for Ladies and Trinity groups. Rev F R Bateman of Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Ridge will preach on Sunday, November 25.
The notice lists Charles Lee as pastor at 66 North Church Street with Sunday services at 10 90 pm and 7 40 pm and a Sunday school at 12 pm. It also notes Young People's Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and a weekly prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 oclock.
There will be no preaching services held here tomorrow. Sunday school in the afternoon at the usual hour.
South Church street at Ninth avenue announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 6 p m Sunday school at 2 p m and mid week services on Tuesday at 7 90 p m for parishioners and attendees.
Pastor M. Cillett will deliver the fourth Great Man sermon titled Luther the Reformer tomorrow evening. Holy communion is at 10 30 a m with new members received. Sunday school at 2 pm Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at 6 20 pm. Special music featured.
Berean Baptist Church at corner Lincoln Avenue and North Church Street lists Rev HW J Whalen D D as pastor residing at 13 Lincoln Avenue. Sunday services at 2 PM and 7 80 PM, midweek Thursday 7 30 PM, formation meets at 690 on Sunday evening. Junior Society of Christian Endeavor meets Sunday 3 40 PM. Sunday school at 129. Morning sermon by Dre Whalen is the fourth in the series Great Themes of Our Religion with subject The Holy Scriptures.
Church of St Nose de Lima on North Church Street lists Rev. Thomas Coffey as rector at residence 6 North Church Street. Assistants Rev. John Dixon and Theo Walter Gorman. Sunday services include first mass seven a m second mass eight a m third mass ten a m high mass eleven thirty a m. Sunday school at two p m.
Sunday December 1 is designated as Decision Day by Rev. M L C Eliot at the First Congregational Church. The revival effort centers on this single day with all church departments preparing through Sunday school Young Peoples societies and other activities to recruit new members for Christ. Mr Billet Hits previously achieved eighty six conversions in one day during a similar event.
The Young Men's union holds weekly gospel services in the church’s auditorium every Sunday at 4 pm. Rev. P. OR. Power of Thompson will deliver the address tomorrow afternoon and men of the city are invited to attend, union members or not.
This afternoon features Two Old Cronies while the evening show presents In Atlantic City at the Grand opera house with two separate performances.
Mrs Loving I Bunnell wife of Alder man Bunnell of the Path ward had been visiting her son Samuel in Scranton for some time when she fell seriously ill there and word was sent for her to return here.
Yesterday Mrs Bunnell left the city with her son Harry J. Bunnell and granddaughter Eveline Craik of Mayfield to be with her.
A circulating petition urges the school board to reappoint Professor Bryden to the High School principal post. The article recaps past board conflicts, Bryden’s injunction bid, and the likelihood he may pursue damages if not seated, noting Lesher currently acts as principal amid the dispute.
A large, appreciative audience enjoyed a varied program. Special praise goes to the Graham sisters who led the evening, with Professor J Franklin Crowell performing Melancholy and Home Sweet Home after an encore. Miss Hunice Bryson and Little Blodwin Davis also received commendations for singing and recitations by Miss Cilio Carter. The rest of the program featured Mr. Evans and Mr. Clarke. A gospel meeting for men will be led by Rev. P. R. Tower Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Jubilant Indians of Carbondale travel to Scranton to face St. Thomas College eleven. The Indians seek to avenge a prior loss and will be joined by a large rooting crowd. Probable lineup includes Hope, Gorman, Sullivan, Smith, Mason, McHale, McLain, Murphy, Hansen, John Hope, and Hadgins.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable company yesterday installed a new phone in the Carbondale Telephone Company's office, enabling patrons to send messages from home. The number displayed is Eleven.
Cumbrian lodge No 48 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Division 16 Ancient Order of Hibernians Islycourt No 450 Ancient Order Foresters of America Diamond lodge No 26 Shield of Honor
Mrs FB Kiurgie in Pillaton and Archie Williams of Syracuse visit for a few days. Frank Histo returns from Denver. J B Shannon travels on business to New York City. Rev Father Coffey joined Scranton visitors yesterday. Mrs Charles Johnson of Washington avenue visits relatives in Honesdale. Fortnightly club met with Mrs Dr Thompson Tuesday. Miss Jessie Kennedy of Blakely visits relatives in the city. Thomas V Nealon has accepted the...
Remains of G I Washburn to be brought to James Cole's home West Mayfield for a funeral in Peckville. Jessie Stearns to reorganize her Peckville elocution class this afternoon. Mrs James Brown of Tompkinsville died at 38 after pneumonia. funeral this afternoon. John and Mrs John Brown back from New York, visiting Dennington farm. Rev M D Waller horse found dead in a livery well. Bray to fence the well. Gertrude Carter surprise party at Mr and Mrs Parnabas Carter with many attendees and songs. Rev Maynard Thompson and J S Thomas will swap pulpits tomorrow morning. Mayfield council awards street lighting contract to Jermyn Heat and Power. three extra lights to be added. 57 per lamp per year. Annie Gaughan of Mayfield sent to Danville asylum. Community thanks noted for bereavement kindness. Johnson Bennett Sr confined at home with lumbago. New arrivals: a son to Mr and Mrs Thomas Mayne. another to Mr and Mrs W G McClosky. Breaker boys, quire, and runners hold meeting in Windsor Hall to organize a junior UMWA branch.
Community notices list residents with uncalled mail in Olyphant including William Adam James Sirown Timothy Fell and others. Also local church services announced with Edwarde hall Episco pal services by Rev Rogers Israel and Primitive Methodist services by Rev James Jloy. Minor social updates note travel to Honeaville and visitors from Greenfield and Dunmore Street.
The Calvary Baptist church Sabbath school will mark Bible day tomorrow with an evening service. The programme includes hymns, prayers, a responsive reading, a recitation by Maud Evans, and choruses led by the congregation under Pastor Rev. H. H. Harris.
A Saturday sale offers over two hundred titles including standard and fiction volumes. Linen cloth bindings, large type on good paper, historically priced at 25 cents but now available at 15 cents each. Limited to the advertised lot.
A prompt alert announces tonight's close of a special sale with discounts well below regular prices. Items include Ladies' White Foot Hose at 11c, Hermsdorf dyed Hosiery, All-Wool Fast Black 17c, Children's Fleeced Stockings 10c, Cotton Ribbed 1c, Men's Seamless Cotton Sox 0c, All-Wool Fast Black Sox 15c, Heavy Working Sox 8c, and Finest Lisle Hermsdorf 5c.
A dense ad listing multiple men’s garments with low prices from 50c to $1.25. Norfolk & New Brunswick shirts and drawers, natural shirts, cashmere underwear, neckwear, colored shirts, hose, suspenders, and assorted fine fabrics dominate. Emphasizes large assortments, early buying, and superior finishes at special sale prices.
A church service program lists recitations and hymns led by Maud Davis Leah Evans Edith Marsh and others with Rev Dr Harris officiating. Also reported are United Mine Workers Nos 1015 meeting coroner autopsy Lackawanna Conclave Heptasophs banquet Odd Fellows lodge This area includes visits from Nicholson Wilkes-Barre residents and electric company enforcement of tampering fines.
Jesse Cooper Dalton has returned to studies at the Wyoming Beminary after a brief illness. A. W. Mason spent last Sunday with friends at Blinhurst. The Women's Christian Foundation Union held its regular meeting at the Baptist parsonage yesterday. Gospel meetings at the Baptist church will be continued this week.
The article lists weekly church services starting tonight except Saturdays, with Rev. Arthur of West Pittston helping from Monday. It cites Bible school at 10:30, preaching, and a children’s service with an illustrated talk at 8 PM, plus evangelistic services at 7 PM and a talk on Seeming Doubt. The public is invited.
A historical remedy claim notes Lichtys Celery Nerve Compound as wonderfully successful for nervousness. Thousands testify to its effectiveness. Sold by Matthews Hyrosg.
Mire Clark's Green and Park Place residents hosted and visited over the weekend. William Philo and Mrs Gurjen ter joined Mrs Ayay Phila for a gathering that included a birthday party for William with music and late hour refreshments. A Christmas Bible was given to Mr Smith by young friends.
Druggist refunds money if it fails to cure loopholes. Bl W. Graves notes nature on each box.
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