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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
12
Lackawanna County Carbondale plans rename Fliniton’s pond near Waymart to Lake Leclere. Superintendent Manele says the fence will be removed, water raised, and the area surrounded as it becomes a beautiful park. Farview will not be abandoned.
Haymond Heeckenberry has been engaged as clerk for Porn Wall, Crystal Jake, forthcoming Lennon. He previously served similarly at a large hotel in Asbury Park last summer and his experience will aid him. Already for a number of guests he has blocked by him for June th.
A cautious review of the poor farm inventories confirms the latest estimates mirror the earlier survey. Officials propose securing the building with reinforced supports and adding a women’s annex to stabilize operations and prevent future losses.
The fragment notes a cleaning effort previously done by a sweep ing contractor under City Engineer Mawen with steel department oversight. It claims work was economically arranged, with doubts about pruning and updates to rates for the season.
The article notes several relocations and actions: Wheeler leaves for Point Comfort for health reasons. Foster Hue leases the McGarry building and moves his photography gallery to Hat building on Atay. Mrs. Frank Vilade travels to New York. Merle Tipo’s father I. Rows e visits New York. a new adima test begins today in the PL OAL Ther a. Potter goes to Paterson by order of his wife's sister. Frank Fox resigns from a visit in Baereyraw. six cannons donated for Medien pork remain on display. and freight movements connected to De Phe and Lintee are mentioned.
Abridged unreadable clippings show a business caller from Wyoming and visitors to the coast near Arhinthe Cley. Jacob Feuerstein opens a shop selling a range of goods including ladies and gentlemen’s wear. Professor Leacock of Exeter Academy visits family friends, and funeral attendance is noted for Benjamin Hughes in Scrainton. A Christian Endeavor meeting is planned at the Baptlet church parsonage next Wednesday evening. Moving activity is reported as ongoing in the town this week.
Several families moved out and others moved in, changing local residents. The building once used as a Ducksmith shop by Clarence Stone has been remodeled into a barber and shoe shop. A temperance service will be held at the Baptist church Sunday evening at eight oclock. the public is invited.
The regular council meeting noted one absence and discussed streetcar company rights of way through the borough. An ordinance to grant access was read by Secretary Jones with other companies seeking similar terms. Budget items, committee appointments, and local notices were also presented.
Mrs Sarah Clark wife of the late Willian Clark died at the home of John Hy Cook where she had lived during the winter. Funeral arrangements set for 2 pm Saturday at the Baptist church with burial in Clerk's Cemetery.
Daniel Holler and family moved into the house recently vacated by M. J. Brown. Nev Bhellhorn, the well known evangelist, has been conducting services at Maple Lake this week and will continue events.
Newly elected officers of Lackawanna council No 4 Daughters of Pocahontas were installed in the Red Man's Bath House with a banquet and informal remarks by Great Pocahontas. Officers include Prophetess Mrs Sarah Hurst Pocahontas and multiple named wardens and guardians. Nearby civic notes mention local political races, church services, school board pay, and track work on the Scranton Railway project.
The council met Thursday night with all members present. A large number of bills were approved totaling over 4100 dollars for various departments including police, attorney, electric plant and borough accounts. One-third payment on the sewer project was suspended and sent back to contractors. The president outlined key topics like streets sidewalks and the police department. Committees were appointed for the coming year including direct, police, night, building, printing and auditing with members named for each.
Various council items include bonds for secretary and treasurer, a request from Fabric Fire Hose company to redeem an order, and a Taxpayer Protective association petition on economy measures. Treasurer Carbine’s bond accepted amid suit notice against the borough and a deteriorating lockup. Social events feature a De Tracey lecture night and a Congregational church youth entertainment. The fare includes a funeral for Mrs Voyle and plans for a tea store opening by Joseph and William Beat.
The Republican primary election will be held today between 4 and 7 oclock for all Republicans residing in the Weer district. It corrects a prior statement that all borough Republicans could vote. The Hose company finishes and furnishes the second story of the hose house for borough councils.
In many neighborhoods people credit Chamberlain’s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Kennedy with saving lives or curing chronic diarrhoea. They tell others about it whenever possible hoping to help more people. Matthews Bros. act as wholesale and retail agents.
The Waite company concludes its strong run at the Academy tonight with Jack Shepherd. The afternoon show The Walla of New York will be presented. Gibney Hoester connie is said to have fallen short. The week beginning April 11 opens with The Woman in Black and adds new plays and vaudeville acts. The troupe arrives from New York City and other major cities after successful runs. Ticket prices are 0 4 and 20 cents with half-price seats Monday night.
The English duo Kendal and her companion visit Heat Momly Evening to present their new play The Elder Mist Blower at the Ly coun. They return after five years and will perform for the first time in this city since a long absence, with authority from London staged at St James Theatre.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Markes a Cd and Broadway New York. Reads as an unclear item with names and place references. Summarizable facts are sparse and non-specific.
Legal notice states that letters testamentary on the estate of Sterling Vingst of Scranton have been granted to the executor. Creditors and others with claims against the estate are directed to file within the specified period. The court ordered publication and summons require appearance in Scranton on a listed date to answer the petition.
Popular clearinghouse advertises affordable small ads for houses to rent or sell and jobs. Listings include residences on Washington avenue YOR Rex to and 64 North Mall avenues with mentions of steam heat and modern rooms.
A long, garbled classified listing shows items for sale such as a stalled horse drawn surrey with harness, buggies, a delivery wagon, and various farm tools. It also includes numerous help wanted notices from housekeeper to bookkeeper, and calls for agents. The text lists addresses in Scranton, Wilkes Barre, and surrounding areas with individuals seeking positions and employers seeking workers.
Rail timetable shows Hawley and intermediate points with connections to Erie Railroad for New York Newburg Honesdale and beyond. No 64 passenger train at 6 p m and No 4 Express at 6 p m are listed with service between Hawley and intermediate stations.
Railroad timetable lists Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad routes with arrivals and departures to New York and connections to Elizabeth Philadelphia Boston and other points. It notes departure times from stations including Newark, White Haven, and Reading with service to Baltimore Washington and Potomac region and lists ticketing and agent details.
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