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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
6
The Columbia Hose and Chemical Company on Division Street faces severe disrepair with a unsafe main floor, cracked foundation walls, rotted flooring, and poor drainage. Reported by a Tribune observer, the building may collapse soon without immediate repairs amid council funding delays.
The display features a wide range of novelties in neckwear including chiffon Liberty Chinielle and taffeta styles as well as leading Horse Show hits worn this week at Madison Square Gardens. Sets show skins matched in collars scarf boas muffs with sable fox brown martin hed fox and mink furs. Finishes are polished and the shapes and designs are the latest in fashion.
A popular monthly dance was held last evening at the Electric City Wheelmen club house under the new social commutee. Miss Thornton provided the music and the program featured all current dances with a lively crowd of young men and women listed among attendees.
Miles Gibbons lies in state to rest at Cathedral cemetery after a large West Scranton procession. St Patrick's Church held a high mass with Rev J B Whalen as celebrant and Rev J J Ruddy deacon, Rev 2 J Lavelle sub deacon. Father Currey delivered the sermon praising Gibbons’ exemplary life. Floral tributes arrived from family and friends including Colonel Ripple and Mrs J M Gibbons of Wilkes-Barre.
Fashionable women seek quality and correct style in Handkerchiefs this season. Prices range from $1 to $20 with many options between, each featuring a genuine edge and real craftsmanship from leading makes.
The article lists Duchess Honiton Rose Point Star Point and French Hand Embroidered handkerchief designs. It notes options for those preferring simpler trims and lower prices, alongside fancier lace styles.
The Handkerchief Sale begins today offering Lace Trim handkerchiefs priced at 5c and 20c, Hemstitch linen options at 5c to 25c, and assorted handkerchiefs at 1c to 25c. Shoppers are urged to take advantage as Christmas approaches and savings appear substantial for budget buyers.
The list of pallbearers includes John Cibchones, Thomas Lathy, Miubert J. Larkin, Nedmund Cugiek, Jon Campbell, and A Gibbons of Dunmore, along with W A Connell and others. The wording reflects a memorial notice from a Dunmore community obituary.
William Knott of Jessup was jailed for twenty days in default of a $5 fine after being arrested for throwing stones into Marshall and Smith's hotel on West Lackawanna avenue. Also noted is William FA of Palle found intoxicated and asleep on West Lackawanna avenue after paying a city court fine earlier. John Carroll of South Filmore Ives ne faced assault charges. he waived a hearing and posted $400 bail with brother Patrick Carroll as bondsman.
A group of young men plans a winter program at the Blevele club house featuring music, literature, and lectures by notable speakers. The series resembles the Hrockwoay entertainments booked for the Lyceum and offers course tickets covering all events.
A routine notice lists various local events and incidents including a surprise party for Elmer Hughes on Monday, orders about rail division appointments, church entertainments, mine and street work, and residents recovering from illness across the Lackawanna area.
Green Ridge Nev hosts multiple social and religious events this week. Whtvid Spencer of DD will speak at the Chelation Culture elise of the Geenridge Baptist church Wednesday evening. Mrs. M Ramsay and Misses Nettleton organize local entertainments and lectures at Green Ridge Presbyterian church and adjacent venues.
An advertisement touts Hull's Cure for glandular or constitutional diseases claiming a universal cure. The text promises a $100 reward for failure to cure and invites readers to send for testimonials. It also notes the product is taken internally and claims to build up the body and blood.
Jake Stahlaber known as a South Scranton figure, accused of stealing P J Mann's pocketbook containing $22 from W I Folley's saloon. He was found with $1.35 after police questioned him, and is jailed pending further proceedings in county court. The story also notes a separate municipal dispute over culvert blocking that flooded properties.
Miss Elizabeth Koch, niece of Victor Koch, wed George Rottenkolber of Lackawanna Brewing Co at St Marys church River street. The ceremony, led by Rev Peter Christ with assistants, followed by a reception at the bride’s mother’s Capouse avenue home.
Miss Manie Coyne of Fig Street entertained many friends at her home last evening. The gathering featured games and flash light photos taken by Joe Kibler before refreshments. Attendees included Kate Mahon, Mamie Mahon, Frances Coyne, Mame Moran, Gertrude Gibson, Florence Coyne, Helen Coyne, Helen Donnelly, Edith Griffiths, Rozelle Coyne, Joe Heenan, Edward Flaherty, Charles Emerald, Frank Medellan, Frank Welsh, and James Woelkird.
Louis Zimmer, foreman at Casey & iwelly's brewery, suffered severe injuries when bitten by a dog while playing. Dr Jd J Walsh treated the wound. another worker on Fig Street, James Boyle, cut his left wrist when a drill slipped, with Dr Manley dressing the injuries.
Attorneys H W Mulholland L P Wedeman and Clarence Balentine sat as arbitrators yesterday as they heard evidence in the trespass suit of Loreng Lowensu against the borough of Old Forge. The plaintiff claims his property was damaged by municipal action.
Crandall W Thompeat longtime Laeckawanut valley resident dies after lingering illness at home. Born Pittston Mass 184, he moved to Betanton in 1 and held offices in Linorie county Me. Survived by daughter and two sons. Funeral tomorrow at 9 0 clock, forest TM cemetery interment private. David Meharde fatally squeezed at Oxford mine. died at home 114 Pittston avenue aged 2. funeral Thursday 2 pm at Tabernacle Hyde Park avenue, interment Woodburn street cemetery. Frederick Gildersleeve formerly of Scranton dies at Weedsport New York age 21 after brief illness. Survived by parents sister Katharine of Weedsport and brother G C Gildersleeve Wilkes Harte. formerly manager of C S Woolworth’s store in this city. Mary Murphy 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Murphy 624 Cayuga street dies after brief illness. Funeral plans pending.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Dean of Church Avenue hosted a large gathering celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The home featured palms and cut flowers with Gramophone and piano music by John Lynch, Elizabeth Owens, and others. Guests included ALF Tucker, G. OD Fowler, Babcock, Lynch, Wolfe, Santos, Clark, Kennedy, DeMyers, Atherton, Barnett, Lyman, DeWitt, Mills, Milky, Leveluve, Palmer, Sommers, Pickerin, Tillie White, Luther Priew, Evans, Elizabeth Serena, Ida Tender, Mary Treverton, Grace Tucker, Georgianna Clark, Kathleen Wolfe, Helen Treverton, Dorothy Fowler, Percy Morriy, Alvin Price, William Wright, Charles Roland and daughter of Chester, Pa., Mrs Prix of Clark's Summit, and Ida Bender of Cresco.
Gray horses belonging to Fenner and Dickerson ran up North Main avenue near a store last evening around six o'clock before stopping near a man who was urinating. No damage occurred. Barbers' Union will meet at WA Jones's shop Thursday evening to transact much business. Heavy rain left mud from West Market to the square making travel from the Bristol house to the drug store difficult. Mic Nelson Watermin of Doneg Street is ill with typhoid pneumonia. The Christ Church Adios Guild opened their rummage sale in the Owterhout building yesterday evening with a steady flow of shoppers all day.
The second night of the union revival in Dunmore drew a full house at Tripp Avenue Christian church. Speaker Me Kreamer preached from The Master Calleth for Thee, stressing eternal life. Services continue tonight at the Methodist church on Blakely Street at 7 o’clock with Rev WD Abney delivering the sermon on the Divinity of Christ inviting all to attend.
Mrs. Kate Taylor, a graduated nurse of prominence, shares her experience with Peruna in an open letter. Her social standing and professional authority lend weight to her statements.
A Chicago nurse endorses Peruna as the finest tonic for recovery from serious illness. She cites faster relief, restored vitality, and improved appetite, while testimonials claim cures from catarrh, stomach, kidney and digestive woes. Merits attributed to Peruna as aiding nourishment and absorption.
Tomorrow the Odd Pellows host their twenty eighth annual entertainment and supper with a prepared program by the committee. Dancing runs from ten to twelve with eight o clock activities including instrumental selections welcome address by Prof Boward vocal solos recitations pantomime and multiple instrumental and vocal numbers by Misses Anna Young Elsie Powell Maregery Foden and others.
Six children of Felond Phillack were taken to hospital yesterday while Mr and Mrs Clarenice Abeiglia and three children in the nearby wane neighborhood are down with the illness.
The article notes a successful church supper held last night from 4 to near sunset and a thronged church event despite wet weather. It also mentions a Thanksgiving supper planned by the Ladies’ Guild at St Marks Parish House, with dates and locations around the town. A wedding reception at the home of a clergyman is described, and a minor traffic incident near Washburne Driver Street is recounted with a child narrowly escaping injury.
PARK PLACE and Providence witnesses attend the funeral of James Stephutes, father of Mrs Terwilliger, with services in Nicholeon. Attendees include W. OM. Finn from Providence and Kiulwand Hunt from Tripp. Moi Nelo Waterniua remains dangerously ill.
The Saturday Evening Moot recounts Tom L. Johnson, famed streetcar magnate, discussing his stance on tipping. In London he describes a door opener at a hotel who insists on tipping him, and Johnson remarks he would prefer aid if needed rather than unsolicited tips.
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