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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
5
Mrs Mra M. Dr. Davis of Weanlingger has returned from a business trip to New York. Flahriy of Cusick's undertaking establishment recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever.
A long list of names is shown for the return or delivery of advertised letters. The notice asks recipients to claim calls, with many individuals including Ernest Arnold, Miss Tessie Adwins, Mrs Sallie Allyn, and Reverend FO Rifnger named among the addressees.
An old advertisement touts a universal soothing syrup claimed to calm fussiness in children, ease teething pain, soothe gums, relieve wind colic, and cure various ailments. It markets worldwide availability and a price of twenty five cents.
Thirteen officers and managers of the Home for the Frientiere enjoyed a luncheon outing at Harvey's Lake yesterday. The trolley ride up the mountain offered foliage views despite threatening weather. Dinner was served at the Oneonta, with plans discussed for a forthcoming "Mirle Antoinette Pete" entertainment early next February.
Twelve couples entered yesterday session of the white tournament at Scranton Bicycle Club rooms. Twenty four pairs competed at night. LaBar and Aintermeister with high score in the afternoon. Mrs. Easton and Miss Dale high among Indies. Latar and Dusenbury won the night contest with 1-84. Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Church of Pottsville were high ladies. Many out of town players joined the second session including six from Binghamton and four from Carbondale.
The high and training committee and the special committee select M J Ruddy to construct a portable annex on the high school lot. The 1M foot structure, dismantlable for transport, costs 722 and must be finished by December 1. It will house fifty primary pupils while freeing a room for high school use.
Secretary W. W. Adair and timekeeper J. H. Hughes began a canvass for new members in the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association. Eighty six enrollments were added in the Lackawanna shops and more are expected. The current membership is 318 and by November 5 the group hopes to reach 340. Benefits include a prayer room educational classes baths rest room entertainments religious meetings a circulating library and other facilities at a nominal cost of a per year.
Chairman T F Penman of the Republican speakers committee announced Miller could not attend last night in West Seminton due to prior engagements and a state committee preference for him to speak in Philadelphia. Hon Galusha A Grow was secured to address the meeting.
A well attended social at Musile hall hosted by the Charitable Friends' Association featured Lawrence's orchestra. Lawrence Hinerfeld chaired the committee with A. F. Lewis as secretary, and Hinerfeld also served as floor manager assisted by Henry Superior during the grand march and dance.
The funeral of John F P Costlett was held yesterday from his Vine Street residence. A large turnout from Lackawanna Lodge I O O F joined services led by Rev. Hugh Davis of the Welsh Presbyterian church. The Odd Fellows ritual was observed at the grave with lodge pall-bearers.
The Booth steel mill of the Lucka Wanna Iron and steel company will resume operation tonight on double shift after a three month shutdown. General Manager Wehrum said several small orders are on hand and others may come in. He denied any order for rails from the Pennsylvania Railroad.
After November 3 the N and W rail road will discontinue running trains Nos 203 leaving Scranton at 3.45 p m and 204 arriving here at 10.45 a m until further notice.
A large crowd gathered for mass meetings in St. David's Hall and West Scranton amid a parade. Speakers included Congressman Galusha A. Grow and James T. DuBois with W. Gaylord Thomas as chair. Grow lauded the Republican platform on freedom and prosperity during a rainy, muddy evening.
B T Iayne Scranton board of control president and county Republican leader cites McKinley and Roosevelt as best qualified for president and VP. He endorses Connell for congress and condemns Bryan as a demagogue promoting hate and class conflict.
A large parade forms at Main Street and Division Street with marching clubs and torches. Attorney Charles Olver opens a meeting in the hall as galusha Grow and other Republicans defend protection, attacks on Democrats, and the gold standard while outlining expansion and duties after the Spanish American War.
District leaders outline two broad demands for all Ontario and Western collieries including Mt. Pleasant. Miners insist on semi monthly pay and a check weighman at each mine to ensure fair coal weighing. Negotiations continue as strikes linger at Archbald Green Ridge and Notch sites with company officials planning a written demand response.
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