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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1900

Page

7

Liliputiana in Fairyland Apertacular Set in Carbondale

The first meeting of young locals planning Liliputiana in Fairyland was held at Trinity Parish. Trinity Guild backs the event with over 300 participants, chorus roles, and a manuscript. Mrs N L Moon and Mrs George Mille lead drilling to stage two nights at the Grand Opera House by mid September.

Fairyland Trinity Trinity Place Hyde Park Trinity Guild N. L. Moon George Mille

Beores of Carbondalians View Scranton Bank Building

Beores of Carbondalians toured Scranton yesterday to examine the enol lapsed bank building. Attendees noted road, electric cars and bicycles used for travel. Several wheelmen found an unexpected link between plate glass and rubber tires. The Pioneer City group wondered how anyone could survive the collapse of the building.

Beores Scranton Pioneer City

Schievera Meetings Postponed Due to Tent Shortage

The Schievera meetings are delayed a week as the committee cannot secure a tent. Fuhrman of Scranton won the contract but Chinese war demands tents and material. An evangelist in Chicago telegraphed for a one week postponement and no meetings will occur before next week.

Schievera Committee of Arrangements Fuhrman Scranton Evangelist Chicago

Social notes of visits and travels around New York and nearby areas

Clarence Chattel of Erich Brothers' New York Sixth Avenue store spent Sunday with cousin Co. FF. Rowe of Spring Street. Mrs Deethe of Jersey City visits her daughter Mrs H C Wheeter. Henry Kennedy of South Main Street is on the sick list. Frank Church and Edna Church return to Scranton. Mrs Tt. Manville stays at Glen Summit. John W. Jones of South Church Street tours the Adirondacks. Matrice Ci Watt visited Albert Crane and Albert Rutherford camping on the Delaware River near Milford. The group will canoe to Delaware Water Gap for another week’s camping.

Clarence Chattel Erich Brothers Sixth Avenue New York Co. FF. Rowe Spring Street Deethe Jersey City Mra H. C. Wheeter Henry Kennedy South Main Street Frank Church Edna Church Scranton Tt. Manville Glen Summit John W. Jones South Chovrch Street Adirondack Mountains Matrice Ci Watt Albert Crane Albert Rutherford Delaware River Milford Delaware Water Gap

A Mother Saves Her Daughter From Dysentery

Mrs. George F. Burdick of Liberty, R I, recalls her eight children and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her daughter's life during a severe case of dysentery last summer. She urges mothers to know this medicine, noting it would have eased suffering and anxiety had it been used sooner. Sold by all druggists. Matthew Brothers, wholesale and retail agents.

Tam Chamberlain George F. Burdick Liberty Parsale Diagenvts Matthew Brothers

Narrow escape on South Main street ride near Pickering residence

Yesterday afternoon on South Main street at about six o clock John Fozul Mrs Mike Hoxak three children and a nurse girl all from Olyphant escaped serious injury when a wagon shaft loosened and the horse went out of control near Mr Pickering s residence, dashing along the road at high speed.

South Main Street John Fozul Mike Hoxak Olyphant Pickering

Runaway Wagon Overturned. No Injuries Reported

Edward Jones of Blakely and his family were driving when their wagon collided with a Rogak wagon after a runaway. The impact overturned the Rogak wagon. bystanders aided, and all occupants including Mrs Bosak escaped with only bruises. Mr Jones and family remained uninjured as the wrecked wagon was cleared.

Edward Jones Blakely Mr. Jones Bosak Quatlille Jones Hinkely Borough Mixe Ruth Gritman Scrantory FP. L. Taylor Prospect Street Ralph Weacott Dickson G. D. Laughlin Honesdale Stanley Newton W. T. Budd Mark Walker Forest Tits Hillsite Coal and Tron Company

Tragedy On Deliwird Railroad Claims Jermyn Man

East Side resident Thomas Caveney, about twenty one, died on the Deliwird rail line near a river crossing. His body mangled, one leg found far south, believed struck by a south-bound train while others recall he and companions sat on bridge piers the previous night. Survivors include his widowed mother and five siblings, with funeral plans pending after a coroner's notification.

Thomas Caveney Caveney Patrick Furey Peter McDonald Hendricks Joe Min Marey Sabina Mary Maggie William John Mise Sigele Jones Olyphant Mary Spettieue Cemetery Street Dundaft Julius Stueth Carbondite Waren

Jessup fishing party sails for Kigers pearl

A party including Messare J McGinnis Frank Cherry Bernard Colmeyer and M Dalius left Friday for Kigers pearl. The James Dickson child burial occurred Friday at Peckville cemetery. John Langan builds a new green market on Depot street. Miss Anna Lawler visited Archbald friends Saturday. Athletics beat Scranton Senators 4 to 2 with home run by Aties and late clutch hit by Conway. Mayme Hoban of Olyphant visits town. Katie Cannig of Olyphant visiting parents on Church street. Mikes Cavanaugh of Scranton visiting friends in town.

Messare J. McGinnis Frank Cherry Bernard Colemyer M. Dalius Kiger Peral James Dickson Peckville Cemetery John Langan Depot Street Anna Lawler Archbald Athletics Senators Scranton Aties Pluch Ing Conway Mayme Hoban Olyphant Katie Cannig Church Street Mikes Cavanaugh

Local Social Notes Record Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs BE K Hall returned to Stockwood CT after visiting Rev and Mrs Albert W Cooper. Miss Nellie Von Storch stayed with relatives in Scranton. James T D Green of Wyoming visits his daughter Myre. Henry M Iven Rev Albert W Coopes and wife plan a short visit to Windsor NY. Grace Von Storch visits Scranton relatives. Mr and Mrs W Mavon entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Holmes from Scranton and Rev W H Williams the Anti-Baloon league drummer evangelist delivered a sermon at the Baptist church.

BE. K. Hall Albert W. Cooper Stockwood Connecticut Nellie von Storch Scranton James TD. Green Wyoming Myre Henry M. Iven Albert W. Coopes Windsor N, Y Mies Grace von Storch

Old Forge School Names New Teachers for Year

At a meeting of the Old Forge school district directors the following teachers were elected for the coming year. High school principal Frank St. Coyne. grammar Charles Weber and Mary Ann Quinn. intermediate Mary Connolly and Maggie.

Old Forge Frank St. Coyne Charles Weber Mary Ann Quinn Mary Connolly Maggie

Primary school names and staff list fragment

A partial list shows Cosgrove and Gertrude Simmons as principals along with May Brodhead Elizabeth Dawson Ella Drake Kate Clunan Bertha Reese and Agnes Glynn among others. Substitutes include Mary Lally and Teres a Fal ion.

Local entertainments and social notes in Taylor

Taylor news highlights a successful Ladies camp program in the Red Men’s hall with officer installation led by District President Mrs. Randolph Jones. Socials include Calvary Baptist lawn event, church rehearsals, and visits from residents of Hyde Park Wilkes Barre and Kingston with several church and youth society notices.

Patriotic Order of America Randolph Jones Hyde Park Nou Taylor Porst Scranton Tribune Semana Pulam Thomas Regan Michael Shinko Annie Shinko Thomas Fudala Mark Moserany J. W. Reese Mr. Burns Moosle Presbyterian Church Y J. B. Colelough Hhoir William Thomas Mise Lida Flouser Beranton Traction Company Thomas W. Evans Keystone Academy Methordiat Episcopal Church Evane Calvary Baptist Church Young People’s Society Miss May James Hannick South Scranton Miss Thet Harry Mulherin Main Street George Williams Wilkes-Barre Presbyterian Church Clinton Ti Henry Lake Carey Frederick Wilson Centermoreland William HH. Thomas Pond Street M. J. Lieyd Priceburg Edith Powell Plymouth John G. Price Hidee Street Lena Dalley John Davis Wiskee-Barre Minnie Barland Nantlenke Margaret Walters Miymouth Ella Margaret Jones Emblem Division Bone of Temperance George Riter Railroad Street J. W. Houser Atlantic City Gomer Jones Sarah Jones Kingston West Scranton Henry B. Harris Archbald M. J. Harris

Local residents social round in Scranton and nearby towns

Miss Grace Frazee of Turnersville spends time with Mrs Fannie Lrown. G and Brown return from Stroudsburg visit. Miss Lizzie Harnden ill with pneumonia. Theo Snowden and Guy Snowden from Nichols NY called. Misses Belle and Mary Post of Scranton visit grandparents Mr and Mrs John Sayre for two weeks. Merrihue family of Scranton guests of Charles Milland. Mrs Lillian Weed of Scranton visits Mollie Noack. Rev D A Dunne leaves with Bishop Hoban for Rome. Mrs Edward Miller and son of Daleville visit Mrs H S Watta. Mabel Laura and Florence Chubb host Thursday party at Mills Street in honor of Miss Annie Davis Providence. Attendees listed. Mrs G Frown visiting son M E Brown in Bangor. Mrs Spencer and daughter Louise of West Pittston visit Mrs S Yeager. Mrs Hymen and daughter of Syracuse have stayed with sister.

Grace Frazee Turnersville Fannie Lrown G. &. Brown Stroudsburg Lizzle Harnden Theo Guy Snowden Nichols N. Y Belle and Mary Post Scranton Mra John Sayre Merrihve and Charles Milland Lillian Weed Mise Mollie Noack D. A. Dunne St. Catherine's Church Bishop Hoban Rome Edward Miller and Son Dale- Ville H. 5 Watta Mabel Laura Florence Chubb Mills#trest Annie Davis Providence Mary Margaret Wardel Lena Helen Dixon Mamie Sadie Dingy Mary DePew Grace Edwards Jessie Sherwood Wilson Ida Travis Moscow Agnes Snyder Bimhurat Jessie Dorn Daleville Mary Yeager Frown M. BE. Brown Bangor Spencer Louise West Pittston Syracum Slater

Scranton Reader Seeks Strong Proof From Local Citizens

Hugh Larkin of Hyde Park testifies to long term kidney and bladder troubles. He describes back pain and night-time discomfort, says Doan’s Kidney Pills provided relief after tried remedies failed. His wife endorses the remedy. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills nationally.

Scranton Hugh Larkin Vat Nuren Street Hyde Park Mathew Tree Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean's

Wallerstein Returns Home as Temperance Talk Highlights Event

Mrs Wallerstein returned home to a Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting held Thursday at Mrs Kate Wardell’s residence. W Bortree, back from Porto Rico, spoke on temperance there, followed by refreshments. Mr and Mrs D Gardner of Newburg NY board at Mrs Fannie Brown’s home. Gardner works as a barber for C H Brown.

Dooleys and Harrises clash in fatal feud in Deer Run

In Farmington Missouri on August 1 four Dooley men and three Harris men are reported dead or wounded after a long running feud at Deer Run. William Dooley and four Dooley sons face a dozen Harris kin with Mary Littrell injured by a rifle ball. The Harris party warned the Dooleys of a “case” at Deer Run and a deadly confrontation followed with three Dooley brothers surrendering to authorities.

Farmington William Dooley Harris Brothers Deer Thun Sl. Francese County Willian Dooley Wess Harris James Harris John Dooley Frank Harris Mary Littrell Harris Dooleys Deer Run Will Dooley

Amendment Proposal for Constitutional Voting Reforms in Pennsylvania

Joint Resolution proposes amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to replace four sections of Article Eight with a new Section 4. It would require all elections by ballot or other lawful method while preserving secrecy of voting. Secretary W. W. Grieist certifies true copy of the joint resolution.

General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF Pesnsy VASUA Tretary TUR Commonwealth Purstasor Artiolm Senate Commonwealth of Pennavlynta United States Aleetion Towarla Ole Tom W. Gtmest Pexnspi PANEA Khk Commonwealth of Ponriayivania W. W. Gtiest

Collector Held to Bail in Chicago Larceny Case

New York deputy Collector John Clark was held in $8,000 bail after arrest in Chicago on a technical charge of larceny of 74,000 dollars collected from the West Washington market. Daniel O'Brien, city revenue collector, sues to investigate alleged embezzlement exceeding 10,000 dollars. The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company backed Clark's bond to the city.

New York John Clark Bureau Chicago West Washington Daniel O'Brien Clark United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company

Baseball Results From Saturday’s Games Across Cities

Fragmented box score notes list multiple games including Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and New York with various players such as Vitter Huittorive-Orth and O'Connor. Umpires are named and attendances reach several thousand at different venues.

Scranton Directory Items and Advertisements Mixed

A fragmented early 20th century Scranton page lists architects doctors lawyers and businesses. Entries mention Frederick L. Grown architect at 126 Washington Ave and several firms including Patterson & Co., Mears Building, and Buchanan and Wawters attorney office lines.

Frederick L. Grown Price Building Washington Avenue Scranton

Mob Arrival Blocks Exit as Elders Are Flocked By Crowd

In Mansfield on August 6 a mob over two thousand men blocked Elders John Hammer Piper BE Pish oy A W McClurkin and A McFar land of Dowle's Christian Catholic Church in Zion. Police barred exit as the crowd moved toward Ashland fourteen miles away where four thousand waited at the depot. The mob sought transport and then threatened to return next Sunday if kept from leaving.

Mansfield John Hammer Piper BE. P. Pishoy A. W. McClurkin A. McFarland Dowle Christian Catholic Church Zion Wakting Ashland Chlengs

Unclear OCR Sports Card With Fragmented Team Scores

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple city names and scores without coherent context or dates. It shows teams such as Chicago Kansas City Buffalo Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis and others with inconsistent punctuation, suggesting a mislabeled schedule or standings card.

Chicago Kansas City Buffalo Milwaukee Indianapolie Cleveland Minneapolia

Scrambled Scoreboard Fragments Include Providence and Syracuse

Readable fragments show teams Providence and Syracuse with mixed results and partial scores such as 0 to 7 and 14 to 3. The text includes unclear names Harilowl Mewhowter Wemester and city references Montreal and Wemester without full context.

Providence Montreal Harilowl Mewhowter Wemester Syracuse

Belgrade King Grants Amnesty for Former Radical Preacher

In Belgrade on August an amnesty was proclaimed by the king following a solemn ceremony. The grant includes a princely parcel and honors the memory of the late Draga Masethin, with ties to the earlier radical preacher Tanschanevjeh.

Belgrade Alesander Draga Masethin Beieng Prewcher

Lehigh Valley Trains to Philadelphia New York via D and H

In effect May 27 1900 trains run from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D and H routes and RoR with limited stops including White Haven Bethlehem Reading Towanda Elmira Geneva Buffalo Niagara Falls and Auburn. Through connections to Lehigh Valley trains and Pullman parlor cars offered between Wilkes Barre Scranton and major western hubs. Tickets and Pullman reservations available at Scranton and New York offices.

Tauve Scranton Philadelphia New York Aif Potteville Bethlehem Raatan Reading Serene D. & HL Gaha Plack Diamond Tonkhannock Towanda Elmira Ihara Coneva Hk & Wi Hm Om Geneva Pullman Lehigh Valley Wilkes, Barre Buffalo Sin Werehon Werdice Kuluin Wilbur Cortland Charles A Caron Lavhuvania Avenue Scranton

Trains and Schedules Across New York Harbor Lines

Passenger timetable details include stations at Liberty Street and South Ferry with connections to Newark Elizabeth Allentown Bethlehem and Wilkes-Barre. Times list 8 50 pm departures from New York and Sunday and holiday service notes with connections to Carbondale Scranton and Delhi.

New Y York Liberty Street South Ferry Anihmielie Dennis Comfort Jouve Scranton New Yark Newark Hlivabeth UM Madelona Easton Bethlehem Maveh Chink White Haven Ltexpress Sundave Sundave, 210 Por Wee Tittston Wikes Narre Bindave Vor Haltmere Washington fNothichem Sindoye Loty Biineh Geean Sina Weading Lebanon Ile Arene Areive Dun Dale Cadoala Cadeala Carbondale Scranton Syrants Carbon Vetol Alate Ria Fieom Iba Carhondale Chloe BOD Inanan Ceeese Eins Walton Delhi Janilen Sidney Feather Liferation Comenlc Bt Andrieson Cen Man Agt New York Wien Aeros Acranton

Train service notes and schedules for Hawley area

Scranton to Hawley routes listed with trains No 2 and another service to Hawley for points along the railroad. Times indicate a Sunday schedule with a 0.8 mile and 2.00 penny figures, reflecting turnout and stop details.

Keller and McAlpin Treatment Stirs Local Debate

Community discussion centers on Keller and McAlpin treatment decisions amid mixed public opinion. Officials urge careful review as residents seek clarity on impacts and timelines.

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