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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
2
The Scranton Tribune launches a Carbondale daily edition to serve the city with news, personals, and items for publication. Readers may leave notices at the Burke Building or call E. L. Hatfield, manager, at new 286 or old 0423.
The Evening News chattels and remaining effects were sold yesterday morning under a landlord's warrant. Constable A J Neary led the sale amid a crowded, curious gathering with bidders including Jacob Smith Scranton and Munn & Jones among others. The net proceeds were about $200, far short of goods value.
Principal W. D. Bryden resumes control at Highw school with a calm, steady start as students greet him warmly. Citizens urge election changes to the school board with a possible six-director layout plus a tie-breaking president to avoid deadlock.
The letter criticizes Mr Bryden for blaming others for actions he takes and recounts a high school admission exam failure. The writer cites a father’s claim that his daughter failed Greek and Civil Government in college entrance exams. The piece accuses Bryden of publicizing sensitive details and mocks his motives.
Mrs Stevens hosted a large quilting gathering on Belmont street. The finishing quilt, crafted by Mrs Stevens' grandmother from Plymouth Pennsylvania, showcases intricate stitches and precise edges. Participants included Mrs E Vieran Mrs Straten Mrs J Dufree Mrs W White Mrs Teel Mars Mrs Tved Piller and others. The hostess is in her seventy third year.
A gale yesterday afternoon at around 1 20 damaged Brennan and Boylan liquor show window on North Main Street. The pane shattered and sent glass fragments inside the display and behind the bar but no injuries were reported. Nearby trees lost limbs and awnings tore in places, yet overall no serious harm occurred.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church held a supper in the church coal dining room. A large number of attendees enjoyed the spread prepared by willing helpers and proceeds were very satisfactory. The event also pleased diners whose appetites were whetted by fresh mountain air and well arranged tables.
The funeral of the late James Dennis, who died at his son's residence, was held with service notes recorded for the local community. Family and friends gathered to pay respects and honor his memory.
Dennis longtime Methodist church worker remembered in brief services at his Brook Street home then at the Methodist Episcopal church in Honesdale with Rev. George oA Place Rev. Dr C Smith and Rev A F Chaffee officiating. Many friends accompanied the body to Maplewood cemetery.
A cyclonic storm cut electric service citywide yesterday afternoon. Most of the west side had no street lamps while repairs by Lackawanna Valley Electric Co. faced wind-fueled delays. General Manager Bevan said crews worked to restore service and hoped to complete repairs before night.
County Superintendent Coughlin will give a Monday lecture followed by Congressman Champ Clark on Tuesday. A grand concert by the Smith sisters closes the series on Thursday. Lectures and concert take place in the High School assembly room and Opera House with seats on sale at Reynolds' drug store starting today.
The annual Mildred Tretland tour begins November 22 with The Power Behind the Throne set in an Austrian province at the end of the eighteenth century. The drama promises intense intrigue, with a large company of over thirty artists and historically accurate scenery and props. The company will close in this city on Wednesday, November 28.
In Maplewood cemetery Monday, Prof Crowell and the sexton found half a brick on the VanBergen family plot. The brick, from the VanBergen foundry, was thrown by Sunday morning’s explosion, over a thousand feet from the blast site. Prof Crowell plans to exhibit Ib near the Young Men’s Union via the First Congregational church building.
The Frint St Pauls TLatheran church is fully organized as a corporation under its charter. The new board of trustees includes Louis Brunner August Gerhardt Adolph Proetigsch Wilhelm Sélhrvoedern and Louis Gummer. A ladies society and a reorganized young people's association are planned.
William Willis of Terrace sold his property to Alva Daley yesterday morning. Police report remains unknown. Mir Williams prepares to move his family to Chicago. Williams, a longtime Carbondale resident, has worked for years as an engineer on the Delaware and Hudson line.
Carbondale Indians full back Dan Hindgins quickly recovers from injuries suffered a week ago and aims to play for 51st Thomas College in Beranton against Fordham College. Local fans plan to travel to Electric City to see the game.
The Germania Singing Society marked its fifteenth anniversary with an entertaining evening. Members attended in large numbers enjoyed refreshments and a late long dance that followed.
The writer expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during bereavement. Special thanks go to generous friends and brothers of the late husband, members of the Free and Accepted Masons and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and the G. L. A. of the B. IL. of L. A. Mrs. Louisa Wilson.
Mrs M Abbey captured scenes of the Young Men's Union rooms and the First Congregational church auditorium this week. The photos include views of the organ and choir box inside the church, with Prof J F Crowell noted in the period.
William Armatrong and Mise Ada Hoodie visit nearby cities while Mrs Singer and Mrs B Moses host guests in Scranton and the area. Visitors include Mise Jane Graves returning from Scranton to entertain Mr and Mrs Ford of Buffalo. Local residents travel to Philadelphia Priceburg and New York for meetings and social events.
St Rose Academy pupils celebrate St Cecilia's Day with a mostly musical program at St Rose hall. The program includes orchestral pieces, solo vocal numbers, a recitation, tableaux, and a doll contest winner announced at the close. The class chorus opens at 7 45 p m.
Next Monday night the Grand vuperan house will showcase Sardou's Redora in a production praised by critics. The cast includes a renowned troupe with celebrated actresses who have performed the role in France and in the United States, promising high quality settings and acting.
Friends assembled at Miss Maggle Davis home on Brooklyn street for a surprise party held last evening. The hostess greeted guests warmly and the event proceeded in a cheerful mood with ample refreshments and a merry gathering.
Through captain Frank Welly and manager Joe Murray the Young Giants of South Main street issue a challenge to any team of players under one year old for a game at Sundy's Field next Saturday at 9 a m.
Carbondale Canton No 40 TO OO V will hold a special meeting this evening to arrange a trip to Pleasant Mount next Tuesday to perform their Odd Fellow Installation work. Large attendance is requested.
George KE Randolph camp No. 194 Souls of Veterans Kvanedsa8 C ME B A Carbondale council No. 24 Royal Arcanum Carbondale canton No. 40 Independent Order of Odd Fellows all listed in a regional fraternal organizations summary noting their meeting presence and affiliations in Carbondale.
Burn to Mr and Mrs Thomas Sullivan of Chestnut Avenue a daughter. Burn to Mr and Mrs James Farrel of South Wyoming Street a daughter.
Henry Battle of the Monver Launder was operated on for appendicitis at the Emergency hospital Monday evening. He was described as being splendid in response to a hospital inquiry last evening.
John R. Price thanks his many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during his recent bereavement.
Stew PB R Tower of Thompson, Pa., spoke at a Young Men's Union malon Gospel meeting Sunday afternoon at the First Congregational church.
The Cemetery association directors elected officers for the year with George Cudlip as president and S D Davis M D secretary. George Blake named superintendent of grounds. Frank Hemelwright tasked to seek bond interest payments. Carbondale Telephone secures second story for exchange. Reading rooms opened by miners union tonight at Stubb building. Pizer and Mumford open a new livery and bus service to meet trains. Mrs. John W Williams of Mayfield is seriously ill. Funeral for Miss Susie Lee at Scott home. Mr W F Sullivan of Priceburg visited relatives.
The article reports a wind toppled a display in front of Golden's photograph gallery yesterday afternoon. It also notes events including Prof. T F McHale teaching a night school in Schubmiehtl building opening next Monday, and various residents traveling, visiting, or returning home from trips.
The Whankagiving night mock trial by Peckville Class No 9 at Led yard hall aims to be the best entertainment yet with admission one cent and refreshments. A fierce wind and rain storm yesterday toppled trees and cut telephone and electric lines, while O. D. Secor and Miss Hertha Dakin suffer typhoid fever, and Jessup plans a new fire alarm system once materials arrive.
Advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Taxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if the remedy fails and includes W Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
Clark s Green and FE M Leach visit Georgetown in Wayne county. W H Smith visits Noy Aug relatives. Ira Lewis and family visiting Orlando Chapman’s parents. Methodist Ladies Aid announces church fair December dth to 6th with novelties and refreshments in evenings. Mrs Sylvester Mead of Herrick visiting relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Wells and daughters occupy Frank Phillips summer home with another room to be added.
A school project expands facilities with seven new rooms and adds teaching staff to support growing enrollment. The district plans to integrate the improvements with existing programs and schedule construction during school breaks.
The Calvary Baptist congregation schedules its annual fair at Weber's rink from March 6 with a $400 prize lot on West Grove Street. Artifacts will be sold near the German church as part of the event. Local social items note visits by Miss Mary Burke and Miss Mary J Williams and meetings of Knights of the Golden Eagle and other groups.
The National Good Roads convention forwarded key reforms including appointing a state highway commissioner, abolishing poll taxes, funding road maintenance in cash, and adopting state road plans with convict labor for materials. President Moore urged equalized road costs and city contributions. A bill will be drafted and sent to 36 legislatures. Washington talks with Secretary Wilson will occur. An amendment for wide tires on public roads was adopted.
Two large gatherings at the Second regiment armory and Baptist temple drew about ten thousand attendees. Speakers included Rev. Tennis S Hamlin, Dr. J H Barrows, Dr. Fr E Clark, and Rev Charles A Oliver among others. Devotional exercises led by local and visiting pastors ended with prayer and meditation.
In Columbus Georgia on November 21 two Black men Mitchell Taylor and Charlie Comer dueled over a $21 debt on a watch. Comer was killed and Taylor wounded. Taylor's sister, who attempted to stop the fight, was shot dead by Taylor.
A Globe letter from a Canadian-born private in the American army in the Philippines describes the country. The average Filipino seeks living as long as possible, while insurgents resist US rule for power and lifestyle. The piece details Filipino wealth from tobacco to sugar, crops, and cocoanut oil, climate variations, and native housing, noting a hopeful view of opportunities for enterprising individuals.
Wheeler H Peckham and Rev Charles H Parkhurst plan a public meeting at Cooper Union on December 1 to discuss vice in New York. The City Vigilance league backs the event as part of the upcoming mayoral campaign. Meanwhile, Brooklyn police raided a hotel on Ben ning's races seizing racing cards, fifty men fled.
Reported by The Associated Press Greensburg dispatch, the highwaymen Vassil Nikolov and Ruslan Poyavich were found guilty of murder in the slaying of Alfred Howler, a key executive of the Southwiet Connellaville Coke company. The jury delivered verdicts after a trial lasting about an hour.
Exclusive wire reports Lord Roberts suffered a horse accident while riding on Sunday. His horse fell, injuring his tibia with bruising but no broken bones. Dispatches to the War Office suggest he may limit duties while recovering.
The quotation emphasizes that the country, seized by war's fortunes, must be held. it frames strategic importance and resolve amid ongoing conflict without detailing events or actors.
Inventor Captain Lina Beecher unveils a plan for aluminum single car trains on a bluevale single rail system to run New York to San Francisco in twenty four hours and New York to Chicago in five. Cars hold fifty passengers with private compartments and automatic doors. A network of power houses supplies generating power with magnetic brakes for quick stops.
The Ohio secretary of state completes the official presidential elector tally. McKinley totals 640,008 votes to Bryan's 70,852, giving McKinley a margin of about 1,000 votes from a 1,001,001 total, with Bryan matching McKinley’s vote in error and hydsa noted.
Sensational affidavits by Council member Charles Wo Lupp allege that White and other unnamed council members received payments totaling 83,000 for police votes. The documents claim 35,000 was meant to secure votes as a price for supporting a new city fire alarm system.
An Associated Press wire report from Massachusetts describes a fatal incident on a baseball field. The player collapsed while running and is reported as dead, details noting a brain injury in a tragic accident during the game.
Ad suggests Krauses Neadsehe Capsules prevent headache pain instantly with a sky cracked. Claims safety and guarantees, price five cents, sold by Matthews Bros.
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