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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
Dr. Lansing delivers a forceful talk at Green Ridge Presbyterian church Scranton on "Among the Glaciers of the High Alps" outlining church work lecturing and civic labor. He is a leading figure in Green Ridge Men's Union and advocates reform in Scranton.
I B Jordan of Scranton and Miss Hina V Loftus of this city were married yesterday at St Roge church in a grand ceremony. The mass featured many diocesan priests and organist Prof S V Stockman. The bride wore duchesse satin with lace and pearls, white chiffon hat, and satin slippers. a sunburst diamonds gift rested in her hair and a pearl-inlaid prayerbook she carried. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home on Pike Street, then the couple left for a wedding tour to Washington and Philadelphia before settling in Scranton.
Randolph Mason of this city and Miss Helen Albright of Scranton were married yesterday afternoon at the bride’s Green Ridge home. Miss Albright formerly lived in Carbondale and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Albright. Mason was city engineer here and is now with the Delaware and Hudson engineering corps. A ten day wedding tour followed the ceremony and they plan to reside on Spring street after returning.
Joseph B. O Connor of this city married Frances Regan of Scranton yesterday afternoon at St Peters Cathedral conducted by Rev John Griffin. The couple will live in a new finely furnished home on St Wyoming avenue after their wedding trip.
While Italian laborers dig near FL 1 Lair's house on Sixth Avenue a gable end toppled. Albert Wright narrowly escaped. a young Italian worker was struck on the back and shoulders, stunned but later walked to the street and was driven to the hospital with a badly strained back. Dr. Mark Bailey said no other injuries.
The Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and Congregational churches join for a union Thanksgiving service tomorrow at Beveyn Baptist Church. Services begin at 10 50 a m led by Rev. A F Chaffee and others.
A large crowd attended a meeting at St Rose's hall addressing the sick mill strike. Mother Jones urged arbitration, denounced child labor, and linked wage slavery to historic oppression. About fifty strikers joined the Silk Mill Union and a committee was formed to pursue a settlement with mill owners.
An evening paper claimed Miss Lida Lindsay had typhoid fever and was in emergency care. The Tribune denies this, saying she suffered nervous prostration the night before her brother’s funeral, recovered by morning, attended the services, then stayed with aunt Mrs. John W. White in Beranton and is now well.
The post office hours for Thanksgiving Day are listed as Thursday, May 29, 10 00 a m to noon. The lobby will be open for lock box owners only from 2 40 p m to 4 0 0 p m. There will be one full delivery by carriers and one business delivery by carriers. No money order or registry business. J H Hamilton postmaster.
Mrs M C Elliott returned to Carbondale the first of the week after a week in the City of Brotherhood Love. She reports an enjoyable week attending the state convention of the Christian League.
Scranton professor Ernst Thiele organizes a city music class in Carbondale and will provide instruction on the violin and violoncello. Thiele is well known among local music enthusiasts.
No local freight trains bound out on the Delaware and Hudson today. The regular daily passenger schedule will be strictly adhered to. The Erie Railway's regular passenger service remains undisturbed.
Fifteen persons departed yesterday morning on the Erie railroad Thanksgiving excursion bound for New York.
The People s Lecture Course schedules the next talk at Berean Baptist Church on Tuesday evening. The speaker will be Rev Dr Lans- according to the notice.
The third day of the teachers Institute was held yesterday at the Central school. Speakers included Dr I O Lyte with English usage talk, Supt Coughlin on geography, and Dr Elson covering Lincoln era Civil War incidents. Evening Smith Sisters show moved to Grand Opera House.
The game starts at 3.00 p.m. with admission set at 1h cents. Officials may adjust the lineup before time is called.
Lucretia lodge No 100 Daughters of Rebekah elected officers Tuesday night for the coming term. Noble grand Emma Kase vice grand Hertha Barber secretary Edith Hawkins financial secretary George Slughes treasurer Eva Dix and trustees Carrie Wells Ann Huddy. Representative to the grand line postponed to December meeting. Installations set for Tuesday evening December 11.
The Techerche Dancing clues are imoking great preparations for their social this evening in Burke's hall. Over 20 Invitations have been sent out and the Indications are that there will be a large response. The music will be under the direction of Prof. John Firth.
St Pauls Lutheran Church will hold Thanksgiving services tonight at 7 30. The Rev Mr Witke of Scranton and the Rev R Conrad of West Pittston will deliver addresses. All Lutherans are invited to unite with this congregation for these services.
Changes in the Delaware and Hudson north bound mail train have shifted arrival to 3 23 p m and pushed last mail delivery thirty minutes later. Mail carriers now complete rounds later in the evening.
Carbondale Canton No 40 Patriarchs Militant will assist in the installation of Rebekah degree officers in Avchbald on December 5 Carbondale and in Jermyn on December 5 dates approximate with OCR errors indicate a fraternal event planned in multiple towns by local Masonic groups.
Brink joins Lt W Pethick as furniture man in the Burke building after leaving Meyers of Bulem avenue.
Local notices list gatherings at the Randolph camp area with mentions of Tinorge EE and Sona of Veterans and No. Lin as participating or organizers.
The Grand Opera House presents a Tonight concert by the Ariel Ladies' Sextetto. The program features vocal harmonies and lively performances by the renowned ensemble, promising an engaging evening for local audiences.
The item lists residents traveling for Thanksgiving with family in New York Susquehanna White Mills Wyomissing and Cleveland. Names include George Sykes John Cluney G Ball Mrs Loomis Mrs Loomis Al Birkett Wilbur Frisble Evelyn Bate Henry Fitzsimmons Roy and others. Each entry notes plans to spend the holiday with relatives or return home.
Piltaton returns home for Thanksgiving with Roy. Mr and Mrs F N Hibbyte settle in the city after their wedding tour. Th H Strickland, Carbondale Gas manager, travels to Rochester for the holiday. Mrs George M Lambshire returns from Port Tors Vie visit. Margaret Thomas of Alderman Jones goes to New York for a few days. John Scott and Mrs W J McDonough also depart for New York for several days.
Mrs. Kurlindike of Carbondale returns home from visiting daughter Mrs. Max Lonstein. Miss Alice Barden returns from Scranton after weeks away. The Perry couple of Dunmore move into part of George Bortree’s house on Spring Garden Street. Warren Barber of Brooklyn visits for Thanksgiving. Rev G H Prentice delivers an excellent temperance sermon Sunday evening. Max Lonstein buys a Duryea house and plans April move. Augustine of Newfoundland visits daughter Mrs. Erihardt. Miss Iva Swarts from Scranton spends Thanksgiving with parents Mr. and Mrs. Levi Swarts. A stereopticon show by A V Bower of Scranton draws a good attendance with Pompeii views. Mrs. Fanny Brown spends time with Scranton friends. H G Frischkorn of Pittston spends Sunday with local family. Mr and Mrs F P Pelton entertain A V Hower Tuesday evening.
Miss Schinnerling of Thornhurst becomes Miss Blessing's successor in the primary department. She left last evening to spend Thanksgiving with her parents. Drummer evangelist Rev. W. A. Williams to speak at the Baptist church Friday evening on The Last Romp with the Tiger. Admission free with a closing offering. Rev. James Marquis of Passaic to preach Sunday at both services. Meetings run through next week. A sorrowful mood grips the town after the sudden death of Mr. E. W. Davis.
After fifty years as station agent, Mr Davis collapsed at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station. A stroke caused a brain bleed and he died at home after medical efforts failed. Survived by a widow and three children, he served as borough council president and church member. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 10 a.m. His pastor will lead services.
Peckville reports a captured alleged chicken thief will be tried this evening before Judge Wearne at Ledyard Hall with District Attorney Gaylord Keller prosecuting and Stanley Ivans defending. Admission is 13 cents to aid Class No 9 funds.
The Eureka commandery Knights of Malta received the Red Cross and Sepulchre degree from the Washington commandery of Hyde Park at Keystone hall last evening followed by a smoker attended by many knights from area towns. Louis Blockberger traveled to South Scranton due to Frederick Eagen’s death. Several community notices follow including a Loftus-Jordan wedding in Carbondale and local society engagements and upcoming lodge meetings.
Ad urging readers to visit Matthews Bros for Krause's Headache Capsules claiming fast relief and harmless ingredients with a guarantee. Price 2hc.
Local football match set for 2:30 PM features Gendal and Burns teams with detailed lineups. Also reports Archbald mine visit, Puritan social, Thanksgiving events, and community notices including a church supper and councilmen’s election plans.
Dwight and BE Chapman and family from Hamlin ton visited relatives here last week then returned Saturday. Union Thanksgiving services will be held in the Baptist church at 10:30 a.m. Rev H Parratt East. J Higgins visited Scranton over Sunday. Miss Grace A. Davie attended the Hodmison Rawson wedding at Ashbury church. reception at Greenwood. Floyd Colvin to wed Maud Mullinex. they will live in Carbondale on Thanksgiving. Willard P. Coon rumored to wed Edith Decker at Honesdale. Emma Coon visited Carbondale and Honesdale. Joseph Swallow visiting from Nebraska. Silas and Mrs White to occupy old home this week. William Hall ill with grip. Bright’s barn wrecked by storm. Minnie Gernon hired as grade seven teacher. Joseph Ribble had engine accident. Courtrights visiting Chicago. James Pentecost to spend Thanksgiving with parents. Christmas fair planned at Methodist Episcopal church December 4 5 6 with oyster and supper services. patrons urged.
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