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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1900

Page

8

Lackawanna County City Council approves many bills

Carbondale common council met last evening and approved a large batch of bills from the upper house. The only objection was Leader's $25.25 charge for advertising not done. A tax duplicate prep resolution was adopted and fire department supply approvals followed.

Common Council Select Council Mitchells Crown Dirch Gordon Avenue Wayne Street Salem Seventh Avenue Patrick Brennan MacGarry West

Dr Tracy Debuts Wine and Women Lecture Series

Dr Tracy spoke at the opera house on the drink curse and its relation to women. The week features talks and pictures on intoxication with titles such as The Mississippi of Intemperance and Ten Nights in a Barroom. a silver offering funds the $2,000 preparation costs.

Dr. Tracy Opera House Tracy

Brewery addition workers strike disrupts Schroeder project

A group of decended carriers employed on the brewery addition by Contractor Schroeder refused to work yesterday morning. Their positions were filled by labor from Scranton. They were paid $1.35 a day and sought $1.59. Schroeder claims the men went on strike without warning, ending the dispute.

Schroeder Scranton

City Social Notes and Local Changes

Mattie Hughes Frown of New York visits family here while Mr and Mrs L C C Wetherby return from Daytona Beach. Flora Mills returns to Richmondale after nine weeks in town. George Male to return to New York today with his sister. Alexander accepts clerkship in Leasley’s store. Tiffany begins alterations on J J Forbes house to make a large double tenement. Forbes family gone to New York to relocate. Arthur Howell resigns as manager of Postal Telegraph company interests here. Isabelle McEonough, ten, injures right arm jumping rope. bone fractured. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promotes spring purification and Hood’s Pills aid constipation.

Mattie Hughes Frown New York

Minstrel Company to Perform at Father Mathew This Thursday

Olyphant residents expect a crowded night as Fields and Hanson's Minstrel Company appears at the Father Mathew Opera House Thursday. The Taxpayers' Association convenes in the council room that evening. A large local audience attended The Heart of Erin in Jessup last evening directed by J. Evans. A grand concert is to follow at the Father.

Mathew Opera House Hosts Presbyterian Bible Class Event

Local guests gathered around M K Harnden and B C Harnden as Miss Mary Bradley and Grace Lynon visited on Sunday. J A Shultz traveled to New York due to news of his sister. Funeral services for Mrs B A Carroll were held in Scranton with attendees including Mrs M W Cummings Ellen Murphy and Mrs William McDonnell. Druggist Bush returned home from Stroudsburg after a two week illness improved.

New York M. W. Cummings Ellen Murphy William McDonnell B. A. Carroll Scranton Bush Stroudshburg

Jermyn and Mayfield Church Services and Local Death

A Leader notice describes Jermyn Methodist services in pastor Cook’s absence with Rev. F R Gil leading the 9 o’clock class and a Sunday concert under Prof Elijah Stevens. a Sunday school program drew a full church and praise for the organist Alfred Walkey and the choir. Also, Mrs Caroline Maynard of the borough dies after bronchial illness. she was England born, 78, survived by five sons and two sisters. funeral plans pending as Bishop Talbot will preside at St James Episcopal tomorrow evening.

Methodist Jermyn J. J. Cook Owego F. R. Gil Gill Arthur Fowler Epworth League Thomas Jane Thomas Warwick C. L. Bell Thomas Joplin Alfred Walkey Elijah Stevens Robert Hall Nellie Evans Florence Miller Miffie Osborne Emma Roberts Caroline Maynard Malin Street England Stephen John Henry Frank Wiliam Nanticoke Eldters Wiliam Jones Carbondale Sarah Jones Bishop Talbot St. James Episcopal Church

Moosic Spring colliery begins operation with Elmwood link

The new Spring colliery started yesterday and will operate with Elmwood colliery in Smithville, using an alternating day schedule until a larger force is hired. B. J. Knapp is critically ill. Social news includes visits from Larksville residents and Henry Ives departing for Aspen Colorado. James Dougherty debuted with Scranton, and a baseball game at Moosic saw the Poplars beat the Pounders 10 to 9.

New Spring Elmwood Florence Coal Company Smithville B. J. Knapp Greenwood Labar Lawson Larksville Luzerne County Henry Ives Aspen Colorado James Dougherty Scranton Avoca Mra

Funeral of Mrs William Herbert in Barbertown

The funeral for Mrs William Herbert from the Barbertown residence in Old Forge drew a large crowd. Rev J J Jenkins led services at the family home, with burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Roberts, David Hughes, Evan Davies, Wallace Homestead, Morgan Howells, and Ayers.

William Herbert Barbertown Old Forge J. J. Jenkins Echo Congregational Church Washburn Street Richard Roberts David Hughes Evan Davies Wallace Homestead Morgan Howells Mr. Ayers J. J. Roberts Patrick Vaszily Oak Street Roberts J. W. Houser W. G. Howells William Jones David J. Thomas John Howard William Bowen William W. Jones Minooka Cemetery Joseph Fletcher Winton Richard Winters Railroad Street North Scranton Della Adams Lillian Howard Susie Graham Irene Moffatt Thomas Glynn Charles Melvin Peter Campbell John Lally L. K. Weiss Scranton Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association John Connolly KE. J. Evans North Malin Street North Carolina David Price Siloah Aberdare South Wales Ladies’ Aid Society Nebo Congregational Church C. L. Dailey Lily Indge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Griffith Price West Scranton Taylor

Social notes and local updates from the area

James Akens hosted a Saturday evening social in honor of his son Raymond. W. C. Manners of Carbondale visited his brother W. F. Manners. F. D. Caryl, general inspector for Hillside Coal and Tron, was in town on company business. Friends report Charles Willard is improving after appendicitis surgery.

James Akens Raymond W. C. Manners Carbondale W. F. Manners F. D. Caryl Hillside Coal and Tron Company Charles Willard

It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold Pneumonia Warning

An ad warns that neglecting a cold risks pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure and preventive. It claims wide use and mentions Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents for the product.

Matthews Bros

Local Sentences From Peckville Report

Peckville notes show Mr. A. H. Neyhart traveling to Bloomsburg while C. D. Secor called in Scranton and G. F. Taylor departed for Waverly for an engagement.

A. H. Neyhart Bloomsburg C. D. Secor Bcranton G. F. Taylor Waverly

Burke child injured in mine accident on East Side

Peter Burke, son of Edward Burke, was crushed between a corn wagon and a lifting rope in the Sterrick Creek mine drift. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital by the 1.05 Delaware and Hudson train. The incident follows a serious illness of his grandmother Mrs. Franklin. Mr and Mrs W J Broad and son Winfield returned from Wells Bridge New York after visiting relatives.

Franklin Peter Burke Edward Burke East Side Sterrick Creek Coal Company Lackawanna Hospital Delaware and Hudson W. J. Broad and Son Winfield Wells Bridge N. Y

Local Notables Share News From Dalton and Nearby

Mrs Martha Dean visits relatives in New York City. Secretary Maby of the Scranton Y M C A preached at the Methodist church last Sunday morning. No evening service. Mrs M B Sherman returns from Elmira. Mrs David Brown hosts her sister Mrs Scott of Montrose. Ladies Aid supper plans in Dalton Baptist church parlors Wednesday at 6. Supper ten cents. Mrs Frank Rozelle of Scranton visits sister Mrs R R Thompson. Mrs J C Leacock leaves to join husband at Wyoming Conference in Owego. Dalton High graduates prep for May 15 Baptist church commencement. Frank Von Storch suddenly fell ill Sunday. Mrs O W Mason, recently ill, now able to go out.

Martha Dean New York City Maby Scranton Young Men's Christian Association Methodiet Church M. B. Sherman Elmira N. Y David Brown Scott Montrose Ladies’ Aid Society Dalton Baptist Church Frank Rozelle Scranton R. R. Thompson J. C. Leacock Wyoming Owego N.Y Dalton High School Baptist Church Frank von Storch O. W. Mason

Theatrical Card for Paige Company at Academy of Music

A large audience welcomed the Paige Theatrical company at the Academy of Music for Two Nights in Rome led by George W. Paige and Lillian Paige with strong turns by J Marry Richmond and George W. Paige. Tonight La Belle Marie and A Soldier of France are on the bill along with The Tyranny of Tears at the Lyceum and The Girl in the Barracks at the Lyceum Thursday night featuring Louis Mann and Clara Lipman with a large chorus of notable players.

Paige Theatrical Company Academy of Music Rome Stephanie George W Lillian Paige J. Marry Richmond Horace Welby Prince Marvette George W. Paige France Lawha Mann Clara Lipman Lyceum Joseph Coyne George W. Barnum Ben T. Dillon Charles Halleck Thornton Cole Bert Flansburgh Helen Harrington Vivian Edsall Beatrice Bonner May Hampton Mary Pout Amy Leewer

Waverly Notes On Public Life And Local Happenings

In Waverly Mr Booker visit aimed at a sheriff candidate. Over 200 dollars raised at last Sabbath’s Baptist service for church repairs. Scranton visitors plan for CORE season. Leon Reynolds of New York stayed with his mother Mrs Reynolds. A. B. Cowles sells stock of dry goods. Mra Janes Mopsing and sister Crave visit father A B Weichel. Thomas Watts rebuilding near his home on the road to Clauburn. Jones Meredith returns from Ohio after months away. Local dairy operations and farming activity rise with morning milks. Warmer weather spurs vegetation. Several new citizens of color welcomed in town aiding the census. Mr Heyes of Dunmore was a visitor last Sunday.

Mr. Booker Baptist Church Scranton Leon Reynolds New York City Mra. Lev A. Reynolds A. B. Cowles Coat Mra. Janes Mops Crave Bcranton A. B. Weichel Thomas Watts Neeldome Clauburn Jones Meredon Ohio Lave Scranton Dairy Company Heyes Dunmere

Appointments Made by Bishop Foss in Conference

The report details Bishop Cyrus D. Poe presiding over the conference with discussion of gratitude for results, new appointments across Chenango to Wyoming districts, and changes to pastoral terms. It notes seven thousand conversions, honors for appointees, and the extension proposal for time limits. West Pittston moves next for the conference. J. A. Faulkner presents the Buckley memorial.

J. A. Faulkner Dr. Buckley General Conference Foss

The People's Exchange Ad Listings and Notices

A scattered 19th century classified page listing ads for rent properties including six rooms on a Myrtle Avenue address, a two story second floor modern rent, and a hotel table opportunity by William Craig. Also lists a one cent per word rate for real estate exchanges and employment ads along with printer Megargee Brothers and the FE Robinson Sons Brewery reference.

Beneft William Craig Care FE Robinson Sons Brewery

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