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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
12
Le Stanton has leased Alumni park for winter and promises good skating once free up occurs. A force is engaged preparing the grounds for skating. The area will be larger than last year. Ladies and gentlemen's apartments will be fitted under the grandstand beside a fire for skaters.
John FR detected intruders Thursday night at Dolph cash store and telephoned police and the proprietor. The thieves escaped before arrival. a rear window was found open with a jimmy mark. No items were reported missing as nearby goods were disturbed.
The Elite Social club held an informal dance in the Burke building last evening with Mise Curran of Scranton providing music. Visitors include Miss Martha Singer with Miss Verne Bivelow at Niagara, Pa. Mrs HW Lee of Camdenia hosts relatives in the city. Mrs C P Hallock left for Cleveland. G K Humphrey of Maine, nephew of G & Kimball, moved here and works for B S Clark grocer. Mrs J J Thompson entertains Miss Josephine Courtright of Wilken, Maine. Camp Remoly veterans nominate officers for next Thursday’s vote and plan a delegate to the national encampment in New Castle next June.
A large group gathered at Dunmore Street Thursday evening to honor Joseph McNulty with games music and dancing. A flashlight photo captured the gifts before refreshments and late events.
Advertisers tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds and averted pneumonia, noting its benefits for children facing croup and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists with Matthew Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.
Tonight Peckville residents may attend a versatile entertainment by Mr. Alton Packard at the Firemen's hall under Methodist Episcopal church sponsorship. Admission is 10 cents and 2 vents. Also notes obituaries and local events including services at Presbyterian and Baptist churches and a local death from a coal mine accident.
Florence Nicholson's surprise party on SecOnd street described with welcome and entertainment. Thanksgiving events include a turkey supper at Mrs Cramer's class First Baptist, entertainment to follow. Funeral service for Miss Leona Phillips at Motetlet Episcopal Church with house service beforehand. Reverend Maynard R. Thompson to preach on Saving Power Through Study of the Word and begin series What Men Would Like to Know About Salvation. Reverend Thomas Cook's Primitive Memorial church discourses cover The Relation of a Christian to the World and The Evils of Intemperance. High School football vs Carbondale at Alumni Park Thanksgiving morning. admission free. Local news includes club meeting, residents visiting, moves, sprains, a bron chi tis illness, and a death of Kenneth Hoste. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad praises health benefits. Hoops Pills advertised separately.
True Iverites and Dewi Sant lodge members plan a joint literary and musical program at Reese's hall with Grand lodge officers expected to attend. Bible day will be observed at Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow with recitations dialogues solos and duets. Miss Lizgle Langan and Mr Frederick Rossar wed at Primitive Methodist Church Wednesday with a reception at the bride’s home. David W. Jones, Archbald miner, injured by a falling roof yesterday. Dr J W Houser treated him. Newly organized howe company.
About twenty five members on the roll with new additions planned at Monday meeting in Llewellyn's hall. Dan iels la president and Bert Lown la secretary. A benefit entertainment is discussed. Rev. Ivor Thoman to preach at Welsh Congregational church tomorrow. Mise May Hannick visited relatives in this place yesterday. Rabbath services at Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow with Pastor Rev. Francie Goendall officiating. The Junior Order United American Mechanics to attend the evening service. Taylor Judge No. 608 IOOF to meet in their rooms tonight. W M Evans of Hyde Park visited relatives Thursday evening. Miss Helen F Evans and Mr. John Kahne quietly married Wednesday at noon. Rev. Li R. Foster to preach at Presbyterian church tomorrow. Sunday echoes after morning service.
Rev Edward Creasy preached at the Baptist church on Wednesday. Rev J J Rankin of Howley stayed Thursday night with Dr J W Knechler. Prof W E Plumley of Scranton will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Mr Daniel OBrien is seriously ill at Wesley Edwards home. Mrs L W Partridge visited Mrs F L Carr in Scranton Wednesday. The P S Co B will host a hat social at Mrs Christy’s Tuesday evening. Mrs Gol Tolmie and children move to Elizabethn N W for Mr Tolmie’s work. Mrs Cora Olds of Fuacoryville staying a few weeks here. Mrs A C Dunning and Mrs S A Wilcox dined with Mrs W C Dunning. Rev Kaward Cressy and wife were guests at Mr and Mrs W H Robinson. Mr Thomas Quinton of Scranton spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs J W Williams. Davion Fuller, Miss Fanny Fuller and Miss Emma Fuller enjoyed a drive to Scranton on Tuesday and visited Mrs C T Smith. Miss Jennie Dennings visiting friends in Scranton.
Master Howard Robinson leaves Wednesday for Philadelphia to enter the Pennsylvania Institute for the Sound. Mr and Mrs William Bergan of Long Branch visit Mr and Mrs G Brown. Miss Helen Clouse visits near Wilkes Barre. Mrs L P Watts visits relatives at Harrington New York. Anderson and W A Anderson of Scranton visit Charles Millard. Mrs Rinuker visits Philadelphia friends. Mrs J S Miller of Green Ridge calls Wednesday. Tomorrow Observed as temperance day in the MoE church with services led by Sunday school and the W C T U. Mrs Holvey of Pittston to address. Mr and Mrs L Gabe to visit in New York and Philadelphia. Mr Canton Bartholomew of Scranton and Mrs Minnie Brewer are married at Binghamton Friday. Mr and Mrs Bert Biesecker return from wedding trip Friday.
A lively up to date musical comedy titled Hot Old Time will play the Lyceum this afternoon and evening. The show features a cast of handsome costumes and pretty girls, with Dan Cricey and Irish comedian J Clayton Frye among the stars directed by Robert Cone.
The Burill company will close from Dimeoment at the Academy of Music today. This afternoon the company will present a Ring of Truce and tonight the Loved from the Sea.
Pianist ie Packmann to make first Boranton appearance at the Lyceum next Monday evening the New York Tribune praising his luminous piano style. The Spooners comedy troupe led by Edna and Cull will open a week at the Academy of Music Monday night with a strong repertoire of tuneful comedies.
Public notice column shows petitions to form new corporations in Pennsylvania including a silk thread maker and the Scranton Steam Pump Company. Also includes road and toll project proposals for Duryea and Lackawanna County and brief medical and educational ads and staff notices.
An advertisement promotes profits in stocks and wheat with a modern method by Mackey Co at Broadway New York. It invites readers to write for a free book and mentions Moneckey's approach and aluke money.
Monday opens with That Girl from Texin starring Cecil Sproner with May Percy role by Wile. From Tuesday daily matinees and a Thanks giving show Thursday. Gaiety hosts Kive and Barton company plus Hoyt's New York hit A Wanted Woman. Strong cast includes Pelle Ather and Macceril Slaira.
Notices describe lost and found items including a bag with two single harness at Everett's livery stable Dix court and a money envelope addressed to Busan Block. Rewards offered for recovery and inquiries directed to The Tribune office and local addresses.
A garbled note lists names Charles Kever Charles Aireen Florence Marion Lillian Youne Olive McConnell Tihel Hertalet Marie Hignet Maud Allison and mentions Jane written by George MM Breadhuret. The item reflects tangled fare mix-ups common in the field, with unclear connections among individuals and the work.
Marion Crawford plans a new stage role with Viola Allen cast as lead next season with Spain as the setting during Philip I era. Edward Lewis, head of a Burrill Campany political campaign unit, will open a dramatic school in the city, offer lectures, coach amateurs, and supervise play productions for clubs. Lewis is a veteran actor and manager, praised by Academy of Music patrons this week.
An old ad asserts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has cured teething discomfort for over fifty years and millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child, ease gums, prevent wind and colic, and relieve diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
Time table effective November shows trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem and more with express services at 9 00 am 400 pm Sundays 2 15 pm and additional departures to Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove and Pottsville through tickets to East South and West at lowest rate. J A Olhause n Gen Supt F P Baldwin Gen Pause Agt
Train schedules show routes from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and New York via D and HW lines. Freights and passenger trains serve Bethlehem Euston Reading Trevorton and intermediate stations. Pullman parlor cars available between Wilkes-Barre and New York. reservations at 34 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
Train schedule lists departures from Scranton to New York Newburgh and other points at 7.0 a.m. and 2:28 p.m. Returns to Scranton arrive at 10:45 a.m. and 2:19 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. reflecting steam railway service.
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