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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1900

Page

8

Various residents and visitors flock to beaches and lakes

Mrs. Louis Gernon and families spend time at Asbury Park and Windsor while Dr. J L Peck travels to Boston and Nova Scotia. Attendees include Miss Row Wormaer in Asbury Park, the Collins sisters at Lake Ariel, and families at Long Beach New York. Local officials and others take August vacations at Lake Clemo Ocean Grove and Lake Tollewild.

Louis Gernon Asbury Park N. A Row Wormaer Brunswack R. Nelson la Bar Lake Clemo DD. Sandereon Throop Cape May Margaret Lulu Collins Lake Ariel Arja Williams Eon Adirondacks Hoth Philadelphia S. Hess Pine Street Nellie Sweeney Board of Health Anna Backus Thornhursd C. A. van Wormer Montrose Mia Charles Schlager Long Beach N.Y James Dorkin Langan Ywoul Lacka- Wanda Avenue Howell C. A. Hartley Lake Tollewild Victor E. Arnold Romayne Mra FP. C. Prize WW. OD Ehnder Ocean Hotel CL Taylor J. A. Stone Ocean Grove Tom Gippel Second Peel Vyterian Church Huntingdon 7. M

Sunday at Lake Lodore with D and H reduced fares

The Delaware and Hudson railroad offers greatly reduced rates for Sunday travel to Lake Lodore on August 12. The Mozart band of Carbondale performs in the great dance pavilion, with naptha launches and row boats available. Trains depart from the D and H depot at 9, 11.03, and 3.62 PM.

Delaware and Hudson Railroad Lake Lodore Mozart Band Carbondale Naptha Delaware and Hudson

Poultry and Pets Meeting Promoted by Local Fanciers

Attendees invited to a Scranton gathering at the music store of F Cc Ricker 246 Adams avenue on Monday August lath 1900 at 720 pm to organize a fanciers association and plan a poultry show this winter exhibitors urged to attend whether or not they currently breed stock committee members KE Ricker Geo Pryor and others urge participation in exhibition plans and educational contest noted on the fourth page of The Tribune.

F. Cc. Ricker Adams Avenue Court House Square Scranton Ricker Geo Pryor

Trespass suit over water company land in Monroe County

Auit filed against Poceona Mountain Water Supply Co alleging damages of 60 for barn and farm implements moved or damaged during eminent domain work at Cather ine Miller tract in Tunkhanock township Monroe County. Water company officials Frothingham Reynolds Wickhelser arrested on a copy. bail set at 1000. Injunction case with Provident Life and Trust Co postponed from Thursday.

Auit Poceona Mountain Water Supply Company Tunkhantock Township Monroe County Teane Fred Miller Catherine Miller Arthur Frothingham Annette Reynolds Jerome Wickhelser Water Company Provident Life and Trust Company

Local Favorite Fitz Triumphs in Scranton Fight

Crowds gathered in central city hotels to view the Fitgelmmans Rubiin bout. Lainky Tob sparked pandemonium with news of a knockout blow as fans hailed Fite as a top figure in the ring and predicted a possible rematch with Jeffries to reclaim the world title.

Lainky Tob Ounishmin Fite Fitasimmona Scranton Jeffries Hia Me

City Health Cited as Scranton Report Shows Fewer Disease Cases

Scranton today is described as healthy with a notable drop in contagious disease reports. The Board of Health records show thirteen cases last week, and an even lower rate this week, marking a significant improvement in public health amid heat.

Scranton

Man Arraigned for Tree Obstruction on Scranton Line

Frank Toole of South Scranton was arraigned before Alderman Howe for obstructing traffic on the Pittston avenue branch by cutting down a tree and leaving it on the track. The Scranton Railway Company claims $10 in trade and $6.50 to remove the tree. Hearing continued until Monday evening.

Frank Toole South Scranton Alderman Howe Stephen Dyer Scranton Railway Company Pittston Avenue

New Flag Delivered for Federal Building

In response to a requisition from Postmaster Ripple a new flag for the Federal building was yesterday received from Chief C F Shoemaker of the revenue cutter service. It is the regulation national ensign for federal buildings. Assistant Postmaster D W Powell says about one flag a year is used on the Naggs post office.

Ripple C. F. Shoemaker Revenue Cutter Service D. W. Powell Postofice

Conservatory Premium Offer At Scranton Conservatory

The Scranton Conservatory of Music announces a premium offer for piano course referrals for the 1800 01 school year. Referrers earn a percentage credit toward their own tuition. excess over tuition is paid in cash. A top referrer wins a cash reward equal to tuition plus premium on all secured students. Registration and terms available at 64 Linden Street with Director J Alfred Pennington. The Scranton Business College fall term opens Sept 10 with catalog in press.

Scranton Conservatory of Music Conservatory Oet Linden Street J. Alfred Pennington Scranton Business College

Lackawanna Union Organized by Local Miners

In Mears Hall a large crowd of Delaware Lackawanna and Western mine workers formed the Lackawanna union restricted to workers at local collieries. A seven member committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws, with a plan for future mass meetings and colliery organizing drives.

Mears’ Hall Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mines Maurice Walsh T. C. Davis Joseph Seward Delaware Lackawanna Western Mear's Hall Lackawanna Union Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Taylor Dickson City Lfe Arthur Lewis Brisbin Howell G. Reese Hyde Park Delaware, Lackawinna and Western Mine Workers William G. Howell Thomas J. Morgan Michael J. Gallagher Vaughn Richard William H. Parry Thomas B. Davis Michael J. Hogan

Do Not Think Do Not Think Canned Meats Sale

Do Not Think Do Not Think You are obliged to pay more for canned meats. Our supplies are large and prices offered are very low. Deviled Meats 10c the regular 20c. Lunch Tongue 25c. Corned Beef 15c and 25c. Compressed Ham 25c worth 45c. Large cans rolled Ox Tongue 75c. Kippered Herring 18c worth 25c. Soused Mackerel 5c. Finest Boneless French Sardines 25c. French Sardines halves 19c quarters 12c.

Westcott Arrest For Alleged Horsewhipping On Washington

Miss Lottie Westcott was arrested by Constable Feierstein on a warrant from Alderman Kasson after a rodeo of accusations involving Harry Andrews and Miss Thorjs on Washington Avenue near City Hall. Westcott admits living with Andrews on Penn Avenue but denies horsewhipping, claiming only a hearty slap. A hearing before Alderman Kasson is set for this morning.

Lottie Westcott Central Police M. Fierstein Alderman Kasson J. D. Thomas Harry Andrews Thor Js Washington Avenue Miss Westcott Andrews Westcott Miss Thomas Misa Westcott Spruce Street Felerstein Frank Mangan Ulysses Ninth Central Police Station Evile Penn Avenue Kasson

First Fatal Prostration Amid Heats at St Marys Seminary

Bernard Weile a 52 year old mason died after suffering heat prostration while working on a wall at the St Marys seminary construction in North Park. He collapsed about 4 pm and died before 7 pm at his home after efforts to revive him failed. He left a wife and three children Matilda Mary and Joseph L. Weile.

St. Mary's Seminary North Park Bernard Weile Conrad Schroeder Welle Itaty Mr. Schroeder Matilda Mary Joseph L. Weile

Burns Fatal For Miss Ellenbeth Steinback

Miss Ellenbeth Steinback of 47 Brook Street Booth Scranton died at Moses Taylor Hospital from burns sustained while building a kitchen fire on Monday. Her mother and she attempted to extinguish the flames but she suffered severe burns. She was removed to the hospital in a semi conscious state and died the next morning. Her remains were taken to 347 Locust Street for burial Sunday afternoon at 3 99 o'clock with services at St Mary's church and interment at No 6 Cemetery.

Ellenbeth Steinback Brook Street Booth Scranton Mosea Taylor Hospital Steinback Moses Taylor Hospital Locust Street St. Mary's Church No. 6

Nearing $200,000 goal for Y M C A building fund

The Young Men's Christian Association building fund climbs toward the 200000 mark as 2000 is added since August 1, reaching 197637. Only 9463 remains to fully equip the building. Promised donors should announce their gifts promptly so the deficit can be removed and contracts set this month.

Young Men’s Christian Association Young Men's Christian Association

Old Sol Keeps Up His Deadly Work

Bernard Weile of 704 Cedar avenue and John Fitzsimmons of Mulberry Street died from heat after sunstroke at St Mary's college Northwark. The city sweltered yesterday with a shade high of about 86 degrees and open-air readings near 100. A cold wave was forecast to hit the eastern states by Sunday as prostrations Mount and authorities warned of further heat distress.

Bernard Weile Cedar Avenue John Fitzsimmons Mulberry Street Whleh Bernard Welle St. Mary's College Northwark Sol Sunbeames & Co Messrs Shadrach Meshach

Donations Acknowledged For St Luke's Summer Home

The article lists donors to St Luke's Summer Home including Mr Charles S Weston and Mr Wibart Bowery and notes thanks. It reports one hundred thirty four women and children entertained so far and more than that number waiting for help. it urges further contributions to provide rent for the residents.

Luke Charles 8 Weston Wimbart

Williams Brothers Acquire Surprise 6 and 10 Cent Stock

J D Williams and Brothers have purchased the entire stock of the Surprise 6 and 10 cent store and moved it to their Lackawanna Avenue store for sale. Members of Saint George's Lodge No 1 are summoned to attend the funeral of John G Moyle at the lodge hall Sunday August 12 at 1 p.m. Read the Conservatory Premium War notice elsewhere on this page.

J.D. Willams & Brother Lackawanna Avenue Saint George's Lodge No. 1 John G. Moyle Altest J. Rh. Newton Conservatory Premium War

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