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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1900

Page

7

Leighton Misses Carroll County Engineer Post

George Leighton failed to become engineer of Carbondale yesterday as a quorum could not be reached due to a disrupted council meeting. Mr Mason will act in the interim while a new appointment is made, with engineer Kupp from Scranton also seeking the post. Leighton has moved to Tupper Lake New York to oversee a large mill project and six miles of construction.

George Leighton Carbondale Mason Kupp Scranton Leighton Tupper Lake N. Y

Local notices and personal updates from Felmont street and area

The pavement relaying along Felmont street near the streetcar track is completed. J H Thomas and wife have returned from Crystal Lake. Miss Jennie Purple hosts Miss Cecil Rhodes of Susquehanna. Andrew Smullen had an operation at Dr Wheeler’s private hospital yesterday and stood the ordeal well. Deacon Nye to lead Baptist prayer meeting in Nev’s absence. Mr Whalen, EK T Pehre publisher of the News, left yesterday to join his family visiting Mrs Behre’s parents near Princeton NJ. S M Hatley left for North Platte NE for an extended stay. Giles and Loveland employ a crew on the Williams mine drift for a large coal vein. Frank Tre had his foot injured at Klotz silk mill when a rail piece fell on it. John McDonough of Hendrick Co. severely cut left index finger at work yesterday. Schierra tent not yet arrived but expected this week. services start Sunday. Rev A F Chaffee to lead singing. Rev Rollin A Sawyer of Trinity Church will vacation at Nantucket this month. Trinity choir also on vacation in August with no weekday services and lay service at 7:30 am on Sunday. Sunday school continues under EB Harnden. Mr and Mrs L A Bassett and Mr and Mrs J E Burr depart for New York then Halifax by boat. they will be away several weeks. Mr and Mrs James McMillan are in New York.

Felmont Street Tha J. H. Thomas Crystal Lake Jennie Purple Cecil Rhodes Susquehanna Andrew Smullen Dr. Wheeler Nye Nev Whalen Ek.t. Pehre The Newa John McDonough Hendrick Company Schierra A. F. Chaffee Rollin A. Sawyer Trinity Church Nantucket EB. C Harnden L. A. Bassett J. E. Burr New York Halifax James McMillan Abraham Elkins West Mayfield Wales Heaver Meadow Carbon County David Elkins Congregational Church Tuesdy Gabriel Hall, Jr John Farilen Olyphant Hall Padden Johne Sweeney Hotel John Smith Thomas Brown Thomas Craven John Bimbo Thomas Thomas Floyd Rawling John Joseph Tennis George Battenberg David Williams John Roche Davis Mayfield James McKercher J. D. Stocker Mexico Libby May Henwool Lake Chapman Frank Jones Valley Falls N. Y Jermyn Wille Hall Delaware Mizpah Lodge Rebekah Willl Scranton Albert Wall Minnie Denny Delaware and Hudson Volllery Red Men's Lodge Atlantic City Taylor John Jones Cassie D. Powell John BD. Jones William Jane Roberts W. Francis Cummings William Evans Joseph Jones David Davin Lizzie Reese Mary Scherer A. Howells John B. Davia Jenkin Davis William H. Howells Thomas Cummings John Evans Joseph Coombs John Ott Henry Reese David Harris Morgan Lewis Thomas Haddock Maud Robert Llewellyn Oscar Mary Alice William Themis John A. Jones John BR. Johns Norma Hector Edwards John TB. Daniels Henry Howells Llewellyn Davis D. T. Davis David Evans McPeat Ladies’ Camp Europe Moffitt Green Alderman Davis West Scranton Taylor Borough North End Weber's Rink Adan Stegner Bendham Giles Decker Providence Honesdale Flonesdale Methodist Sunday School Lake Lodore G. ©. Hall Grave Episcopal Church David L. Hower London Germany Lottie Maines J.P. Ware Shawomet Beach Mire Coe Durland Aea Weaton Scott Salmon C. BR. Brady Miewe Antoinette Durland Weat Shore House Beach Inde Alfred Schuller New York City Third Street Rev G. A. Place Doran Grove Williams Maple City

Blakely social notes and local visits

Foreman J. J. Williams of First street is ill. Miss Lucy Farrell leaves for Chicago to spend a month with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Foley and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Cannon return from their wedding trip. Miss Marie Dougherty of Bellatregt entertains Miss Colerton of Carbondale. Miss Jennie Voyle returns from Carbondale. Miss Grace Lynch leaves for two weeks at Atlantic City. The funeral of the late Walter Henry was held at St. Patrick's church and cemetery. Mrs. D. L. Berry and children stay at Uniddale. Mrs. Frederick Lloyd Bill at hay home in Blakely. Francis Finnegan of Philadelphia visits the Mooney residence on Delaware street. The Excelsior Hose company will hold a smoker on Lackawanna street this evening.

J. J. Williams First Street Blakely Lucy Farrell Chicago Frank Farrell M. J. Foley M. F. Cannon Marie Dougherty Bellatregt Colerton Carbondale Jennie Voyle Grace Lynch Atlantic City Walter Henery St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick’s Cemetery D. L. Berry Uniddale Frederick Lloyd Hay Home Francis Finnegan Philadelphia Mooney Delaware Street Excelsior Hose Company Lackgwanna Street

Community Notes from Unadilla and Nearby Areas

Miss Carrie Rost visits friends in Unadilla N Y The post office moves to the Mace building as staff shift from Swingle block A Lawrence band from Beranton to accompany the union excursion to Harvey's Lake August 9 The Cake Chapman and Lewis Lake tampers return home after a camping trip Several residents plan to attend camp meeting at Arrar on Sunday The Wilsons prepare to occupy new quarters on Malin Street Saturday

Carrie Rost Unadilla Mace Swingle Lawrence Band Beranton Harvey's Lake Cake Chapman Lewis Lake Campefe Arrar Gow Malin Street

Diarrhoea Remedy Praised by Civil War Veteran

During the civil war and the late Spanish American War diarrhoea plagued the army, often becoming chronic. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pa uses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports rapid relief. Sold by all druggists Matthew Brothers wholesale and retail agents.

Spain David Taylor Wind Ridge Greene County Chamberlain Matthew Brothers

Anti-Saloon League speech at Clark's Green Church Sunday

On Sunday morning August 5 at 11 oclock Mr A B Conger will speak at Clark's Green Baptist Church advocating the Anti Saloon League program. All interested in liquor traffic suppression urged to attend. Rev M Godshall to give illustrated lecture Tuesday evening August 7 in the Methodist church.

A. B. Conger Clark's Green

Church at Clark's Green and Nearby Visitors Note

The text lists visits and social occurrences including Mr. BK. Northup spending Sunday and Monday with his mother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Matthews with friends, Nellie Lutsey convalescing, Bert G. Smith and family from New Milford visiting, and W.S. Rogers encampment hosting visitors from Factoryville on Thursday. Miss Lisie Fi Frace and Miss Edith Brown from West Pittston plan a two week Lake Winola trip starting Friday.

Clark's Green Subject Rome Ita Catacombe BK. Northup Siater Willard Matthews Nellie Lutsey Bert G. Smith New Milford W.S. Rogers Odd Fellows Factoryville

Jermany and Mayfield Obituary and Local notices

Mrs Abraham Elkins of West Mayfield died Tuesday night at 10 20. She survived by husband and sister Mrs David Elkins. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at home then Congregational church. Also reports on shooting match at East Side grounds won by Gabriel Hall Jr. and various results and local excursions, weddings, and a D H artillery note.

Death of Jessup employe after accident at Sterrick Creek

Jessup resident Mr Edwards died Saturday morning after being badly squeezed last Friday at Sterrick Creek while on duty. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Peckville cemetery. Various visitors include Mrs Heffern and Miss Ella Loughney, while Miss Ella Gallagher visits from Moscow. Other locals travel for visits or business and social calls noted in town.

Edwards Sterrick Creek Peckville Heffern Olyphant Ella Loughney Scranton William Brennan Ella Gallagher Moscow Margaret White Dunmore Mcthaw Archbald Dr. Thompson Pittston Edmund Wieland Dreckson Rea and Gorman J. Lafferty Maria Convey Bath N. Y Har- King

Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Scranton Testimony

Frederick Davis of 05 Sumner Avenue, engineer at Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co., describes two years of back pain and nocturnal discomfort. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing the ache after using two boxes bought at Matthews Bros' drug store. Sold for 10 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doans.

Scranton Enoraement Scranton Frederick Davis Sumner Avenue Lackawinna Iven and Steel Co Dean Matthews Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Doan

Taylor News Notes Local Attendance and Events

A large Taylor gathering attended the Red Men's lodge execution in Atlantic City. The report lists many town residents present and notes preparations for an ice cream social by the Ladies' camp No. WT Patriotic Order of America. Other items cover Taylor colliery operations, Rev Moffitt and Bishop Hoban sailing to Europe, and local club activities with social events and fund details.

Clare’s Summit Social Roundup in Wilkes-Barre Area

Dr E F Smith and Mrs Robert Warburton of Wilkes-Barre spent Sunday with Dr Smith. Frank and Mrs Miller returned from camping at Lake Kewanee. Slocum family reunion held in Nichols grove. Riker family reunion slated for August 24 at David Smith’s home. Maud E Stark Audley and Hagle visiting relatives. Mrs Harry Fritz recovered from illness. Harry H Smith received a bicycle from Dr Smith of Wilkes-Barre. Jennie Laubsher of Stroudsburg visiting Asa Philps. John Norton, former shoemaker in hotel ballroom, died recently at Hillside Home.

E. F., Smith Robert Warburton Wilkes-Barre Smith Frank Miller Lake Kewanee Slocum Nichols’ Grove Riker David Smith Maud E. Stark Audley Hagle Harry Fritz Harry H. Smith Dr. Smith Jennie Laubsher Stroudsboro Asa Philps John Norton Ball Room Hillside

Announcements of the Railroads

Lehigh Valley Railroad offers 65.00 round trip to Niagara Falls and return on August 14 1900 with limited return until August 10. Tickets good on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. A special excursion to Lake Poyntelle set for Sunday August 6 departs Scranton at 9 00 am and returns 5 10 pm fare from Scranton and back is 1.00. Lake shores described as open and pleasant for a day trip.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents Lake Poyntelle Scranton Seranton Buffalo Inter Meliilte A. i Wilew Nicholson Binghamton Buffaloett Mt A and & Prin OAK A. Ty Ci Montrose TOM A. My Beranton Northumberland Menitith Nantienke Arto Northidmierland Nantiewke Plymouth Aid Hoath Northum- Deland South Moe North Bloomsbury Philadelphia New York Sapm LSA White Haven Hazleton D&a AL BR Pottaville Hethichem Raaten Reading Hi ~ Ok Geneva Rochester Miesimi Chicago Pointe West Wilkes Barre Susvasion Bridge Olin HL Cortland Street New. York Charles 8. Lee Pam Cortland Strewt A.W. Nonnemacher Pasa Bethlehem Pullman Lackawanna Avenue Central Railroad of New Jersey Liberty Street N. K South Ferry Newark Elizabeth Paladelphia Easton, Beth Allenstown Mauch Chunk Pittston Wilken-Barre Mountain Park Baltimore Pullegton Bouth West Bethea Randam Long Branch

Gallup Surrenders in Desertion Case to Await October Term

James J. Gallup of Centremoreland surrendered to Sheriff John W. Gray at the Susquehanna River after authorities learned he had returned home for about six weeks. He had previously enlisted in the regular army for service in Cuba amid a desertion and non-support charge. He is to remain jailed in Tunkhannock until the court convenes at the October term. Also noted were a local hospital discharge of a boy injured by a train and borough council actions on sidewalk maintenance和 new walks being laid.

Tunkhannock Ava James J. Gallup Centremoreland Tunklimanook Cuba George Smith Valley Road Wilkes Marre Hospital Mies Sickler Binghamton Paul Ditlings & Company M. Kishpaugh Interior Department Harrisburg Weilheelay Reger

Granger Planes Held at Wrighys Grove Lake Carey

The seventeenth annual Grangers’ day is set for August 14 at Wrighy’s Grove Lake Carey. Speakers include W. B. Packard of Bradford and Rev H. H. Wilbur of Tunkhannock. Mehoopany Concert Band to perform. An estimated ten thousand attendees expected with other amusements noted.

M. L. Harding Lake Sheridan Turshuis Wasingston Factoryville T. O C. F Will Trlonda Clark's Green Rogers Teltha Carr George N. Carr

Marriage of Mine Helen and C Woeilley at St Marya Church

The wedding of Mine Helen daughter of Mia Catherine O Malley and C Woeilley of Spring Street took place at St Marya Church at 6 10 pm with FP Carmody officiating. The bride wore steel blue with white lace and carried white carnations. A reception followed.

Helen Mia Catherine O'Malley West Side C. Woeilley Spring Street St. Marya Church Mary McQueen Croom Arthur Davidson Sarah Lynett County Mayo Ireland New York Tueway John Garvin Main Street Elizabeth Caddy South Main Street Hirs Owen Vibtot North End Yeaterday Langeliffe Cemetery Feangeliat Williams Primitive Methodist Church

Harford Notes and Local Picnic Plans

Harford and Warford communities share social updates from Aug 1. Families visiting relatives in Harrisburg Forest City and Susquehanna are mentioned. A union church picnic at Tingley Lake is announced for Aug 8 with all invited. Local residents Mr Eaton Mrs W Lott Dr Peck and families are noted along with an open air Milionary Society meeting and a Harford Cornet Band concert forthcoming. Several residents attended the Democratic convention at Montrose.

Warford Harford Cornet Band Dr. Fletcher Taylor Lake A. Osborne Frank Peck Eugene Osborne E. J. Whitney Frank Carpenter P. P. Tingley Montrose

The People's Exchange Small Advertisements

The People's Exchange offers houses to rent rent estates or other property for sale or exchange and help wanted listings. One cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word. situations wanted are inserted free. Includes a popular clearing house for the best listings.

For Rent Notice Listing Several Lodgings in Scranton Area

Multiple rental listings include a roomhouse on 19 Room Street and a pair of cottages at Lake Site, with features described as well furnished and modern interiors. Additional house rental at 18 South Home Avenue requests inquiries next door for details.

Local Businesses and Services Advertised in Scranton Page

A fragmented display lists medical offices at 613 North Washington and 39 Washington, residence 1414 Mulberry, detailing chronic ailments and organ focus. It notes preparatory courses at Lackawanna School, mentions Thomas S. Cann as principal, and lists seed sellers, orchestra services, and printer supplies along Washington and Wyoming avenues.

Notice of dissolution and meeting at The Scranton Axle Works

Notice states the Landon Mfg Co partnership of George G. Brooks and Robert D. Landon dissolved July 7 by mutual consent with Lindsay & Co authorized to receive debts. Also announces The Scranton Axle Works annual stockholders meeting at the Scranton factory offices for April 23 to elect officers and conduct business.

George G. Brooks Robert D. Landon Landon Mfg. Co A. D. Hari Lindsay & Co Landon Mig. Co Robert JD Landon Tileddend Ae Scranton Axle Works Scranton Vas Richard H. Ween Lue

Flonesdale Sunday School Excursion Slated for Lake Lodore

The Flonesdale Methodist Sunday school will hold its annual excursion at Lake Lodore on August 20 with Rev. G Hall officiating. The article notes various local residents on vacation and upcoming church services and events across Honesdale.

Local Notes and Visits From Beranton Area

Special to the Beranton Tribine notes a series of visits and social events. Mrs Lipton returns from Beranton to visit daughter Mrs Patterson. Fred Harding and Scranton relatives visit parents. Rev Merrick and wife visit friends in northern New York. Mrs Lottie Potter and Leon visit BE Bailey’s. Ladies’ Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Irvin Sweet. William Le Roy visits family. Arthur Varding catches a 2 1/2 pound black bass at Mlanding’s lake. Mrs Z W Gilleepie returns home from time in Binghamton. A. Van Gorder and BE L Hill travel to Menttone on business. Jobo Follot and wife visit Beranton friends. A social dance is planned at Gibson house Friday night.

Oibeon Mtra C. Lipton Beranton Mra. E. (. Patterson Fred Harding Scranton Jamee Merrick New York Lottie Potter Aon Leon Thampool Trent BE. & Bailey Thenia A. van Gorder BE. L. Hill Menttone Jobo Follot Gibson House

Baseball Scores From Early Season Road Games

At Boston Cincinnati 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 vs Botan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Batterline Phillips Pete Kehoe Dineen Sullivan Umpire Swartwood. At Philadelphia Rangers Ft Boule secesseeieus 0 1 9 1 0 0 8 2 7 19 2. Ratss Young Robinson Orth Douglass Umpire Snyder. At New York BALE Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Batterico Taylor Donohue Carrick Bowerman Umpire Terry. At Brooklyn UL Pittsburg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Rattecloo Philipps OConnor McGinnity Farrell Umpire Huret.

Boston RAL Cincinnati Botan Anerseees Phillips Peite Kehoe Dineen and Sullivan Swartwood Philadelphia Boule Secesseeieus Ld & Ratss Young and Robinson Orth and Douglass Snyder New York BALE Chicago Taylor Donohue Carrick Bowerman Terry Brooklyn Pittsburg Cceccesree Rattecloo Philipps O'Connor McGinnity Farrell Huret

Unclear Sports Scores From Fragmented OCR

Fragmentary OCR list shows multiple team scores with cities and leagues incomplete. Entries include Hartford 0 Doak 6 Providence 0. Worcester 6 Rochester 1. Springfield 9 Montreal. Chicago 2 Indianapolis 0. Buffalo 3 Minneapolis. Manns City 17 Cleveland 4 Milwaukee 4 Detroit.

Byranur Hartford Doak Providence Worcester Rochester Springfeld Montreal Chicago Indianapolis Buffalo Minneapolis Manns City Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit

Mek Winslow's Wonder Cure for Pain and Wind

An old advertisement proclaims a generic remedy labeled by its makers to soothe all pain and cure wind colic for infants. It markets a single product at twenty five cents and promises universal efficacy.

Bes Winslow

New York Ontario and Western Rail Timetable Notes

Sunday timetable details for North Bound trains from Carbondale to Scranton and return. Includes departure and arrival times, connections at Cadosia Walton Delhi Hamden and Shiney, and references to Train Nos. 200 and 208 with main line connections. Consult ticket agents J. O. Anderson and traveling passenger agent for Beranton for full information.

New York Ontario Western Bar Aston Dale Scranton Bos Caceree North Hound Galeia Arive Cuore P Cadenia Carbondate Delhi Hamden Shiney Sika Ticket Agenta Anderson Gen Pasa Agt Abs Beranon

Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table Effect May 24

Train schedule details for the Erie and Wyoming Valley line listing trains from Scranton to Hawley and Vale Ane aml terre, with departures around 2 am 4 am 6 am 7 am and evening runs. It notes connections at Hawley for Elvo railroad and mentions approximate times and train numbers.

Scranton Hawley Vale

Unclear local notice from Seratten address list

Fragmentary OCR text references a place on Onwa street Relanna Bree and names such as Spruce Lindon Norton Lackowshna avenue Schuteer and Rpruce. No coherent event or action is evident.

Seratten Onwa Stende Relanna Bree M. Norton Lackowshna Avenue Schuteer

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