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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1900

Page

7

Descent election results in Carbondale ward in Lackawanna

In Carbondale this Saturday afternoon a descent election produced a 37 to 2 result in the Second ward with the ruling party unopposed in most districts. Delegates named include J. G. Bridgett Hugh Price Will Byrne James J. ONeill Patrick McDonnell J. F. McDonald Patrick Lunny Charles Holand John Farrell Thomas Casey Patrick Pace Jeremia h Cotter N. P. Drennan. Social notes mention visits and travel, including Miss Helen Patterson with Miss Louise Fowler and others returning from Owenn Grove and Windsor New York trip. Read about The Tribune Educational Contest on page four.

Rigal Jemoc Firat J. G. Bridgett Hugh Price Will Byrne James J. O'Neill Patrick McDonnell J. F. McDonald Patrick Lunny Charles Holand John Farrell Thomas Casey Patrick Pace Jerembiih Cotter N. P. Drennan

Carbondale Masons to Celebrate Golden Jubilee

On September 11 the Carbondale Lodge NW 29 Free and Accepted Masons will mark fifty years. Members plan a jubilee with hall re-dedication and remodeling, a grand officers ceremony, and an evening banquet for Masons and wives. Alderman William Baker is the lodge’s oldest living member.

Carbondale Tt Fe Carbondale Lodge Wiliam Baker

Jerome Wetherby of Wayne Street Faces Appendicitis Operation

Friends report Jerome Wetherby is confined to bed with another appendicitis attack and an operation is planned at Dr Wheeler's private hospital. He formerly managed a Schenectady novelty store and recently worsened after a strain. He had May symptoms but improved enough to stay with his sister Mrs A R Jones.

Jerome Wetherby Wayne Street Wetherby Schenectady N. Y A. R. Jones S. &. Shields H. C. Wheeler

Padden's Hospital Case Sparks Board Row

Patrick Padden, labeled a professional vagrant by Director McCabe, caused a heated disagreement at the board meeting with Directors McCabe and Rivenburg. Padden, who fled Danville Hillside Home and the Poor Farm, was examined Saturday by two physicians and found of unsound mind. He will be taken to Danville today.

Patrick Padden McCabe Rivenburg Padden Danville Hillside

Browns and Murtha Pets Battle At Duffy Field

About 2 000 spectators watched the Browns of South Scranton lose to Nick Murtha’s Pets of Carbondale 11 to 7. Duff pitched well only by Walter Loftus, the catcher, showed real skill while Carey of Scranton drew sharp criticism for his decisions. Nine innings went to Umpire Gordon’s crowd-pleasing calls.

Duffy's Field Browns South Scranton Nick” Murtha Carbondale Duff Walter Loftus Scranton Carey Gordon McHale

Postmaster Returns. City Post Office Stays Five Years

Relief spread through the city as Postmaster J. H. Thomas announced the post office will remain in the City building for five years. The government lease, starting July 1 1900, fixed rent at 70 dollars yearly and was signed by Mayor Kilpatrick.

J. H. Thomas Washington D. C Kilpatrick

Fire at Lynch & Bronson's building rear

Saturday afternoon a roof fire broke out at the rear of Lynch & Bronson's. Chief of Police McAndrew, alerted by telephone, rang in an alarm from box 42. Both companies responded promptly and the blaze was extinguished within minutes.

Lynch & Bronson’s McAndrew

Democratic committee to set district convention time

The Democratic members of the standing committee of the fourth legislative district will meet at the Harrison House at o'clock this evening to appoint a time and place for holding the district convention.

Fourth Legislative District Harrison House

Young People Union Excursion To Harvey's Lake Highlights Taylor Day

The Taylor townpage reports a large turnout planned by the Young People’s Baptist union for a trip to Harvey’s Lake departing from Taylor station at 10 o'clock. Tickets priced 0 for adults and 45 cents for children. Election updates, school board actions, and local social news accompany the day’s notes.

Taylor Station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Taylor School Board Edith Atherton Gertrude Morris Miss Morris Bloomeburg State Normal School James F. Foley Edith van Buskirk Jennie Nicholas Polly Davis Susie Harris Edith Watkins Libby Jones Huttie Mackenzie Janet Inglis Mary van Ruskirk Samuel J. Phillips Bessie James Maggie Whiteford Welby McDonald James P. Law Edward McLaughlin Patrick Murray Thomas Hession John Carey Union Street Mauch Chunk Ellen Lloyd Annie Bevan Lydia Dora Schulthels Sarah J. Hughes Mary A. Evans J. FB. Taylor David Williams David Lowen Willian Phillips Henry Powell David Howells Evan Thomas Henry Schulthels Frank Sweet David Harris Nichollas Bush F. J. Powell Richard Wiliams Main Street Puckville Atlantic City Joseph Davis Arthur Blanche John E. Evans Margaret Mesare Evan G. Watkins Frank Decker William Judge Gus Reinhardt Edward Fox Pittston Edith Rogers Binghamton John Coombs, Jr Plymouth Taylor Reds West Side Browns Lake Lodora Ah Square Knights of Golden Eagte Sianton Daily Thomas W. Jones Thomas T. Jones John 8. Davis Old Forge Maud Bivans Fiaineville Isaac Cramene We Forest Home Bows of Temperance Thomas H. Griffiths

Social Roundup Sees Local Couples and Families Traveling

Mr and Mrs George J Powell enjoyed a pleasure drive to Gravel Pond yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Scrivens visited the latter's parents in Plymouth. Mr and Mrs W M Bell and family spent yesterday visiting relatives in Peckville Mewsere Albert Arwelder Henry Goodwin and William Oyated were at Delaware Water Gap yesterday.

George J. Powell Gravel Pond John Scrivens Plymouth W. M. Bell Peckville Mewsere Albert Arwelder Henry Goodwin William Oyated Delaware Water Gap

Jermyn and Mayfield Primaries Quietly Concluded

Democratic primaries held with Peter Martin unopposed in the First ward. Michael Kenney edges George Hart by one vote in the Second ward. Third ward results: Burdick 38 Burns 25 Tighe 15. Mayfield nominations include Frank Forbes. Mozart Band to perform open air concert at Episcopal church lawn.

Peter Martin Michael Kenney George Hart Burdick Burns Tighe A. J. Gavin Frank Forbes Mayfield Mozart Band Carbondale Wil Episcopal Church Barrett Laneshore Susquehanna County Gucen Hogere Vincent Peter Butler Wandling Calvary Cemetery Henry Maynes Jessie Winter South Main Street Mises Flora Dony Dunmore Bald Mount Mary Helle Hessecker Sadie Manile Timlin Lefe Long Branch Atlantic Cliff Elizabeth Cooley Troy N. Y James Delehanty West Pittston C. D. Winter Booth Main Street Glen Onoko

Peckville Fire Team Practices and Local Socials

The Wilsons prep their new Peckville fire company quarters on Main Street with polished southern pine interiors and modern gear. A local excursion to the Glacial Pot Hole and Sturges shaft of the New York and Feranton Coal company entertained Peckville visitors.

Wilsons Main Street Peckville Frank P. Benjamin Mehoopany Rh. H W. Barnes Edge Witter N. J FD. W. Brown Avecn FB. Fastin Sturges New York and Feranton Coal Company William Allen Lampe Allen Terra Firma Peckwill B. FE. Fagan Bertha Conrad Ralph Barnes Trufilo Mandell Pittston William Peck Etta Emma Bell Benjamin Fred Benjamin Harry Peck Robert H. Moon Pertha Conrad Buffalo Maud Bell Emma Peck W. 8 Hoes Vardon Wayne County Walter Lydia Carpenter Scott

A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little Daughter

A Liberty Rhode Island mother with eight children recounts her daughter's near fatal dysentery last summer. After trying many medicines she used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which she credits with saving her daughters life. She urges other mothers to know the medicine and notes its availability through Matthew Brothers.

Chamberlain George F. Burdick Liberty R. I Matthew Brothers

Railroads Announce One Fare Round Trip to Chicago

The Lackawanna Railroad offers one fare round trip to Chicago for the G A T National Encampment. Tickets valid Aug 28 to Sept 27 with return limit Aug 31. deposits with joint agent by Sept 2 may extend to Sept 10 for an extra 50 cents.

Special excursion fares offered to Niagara Falls and Toronto

Agents of the Lackawanna railroad sell round trip tickets to Niagara Falls at one fare and to Toronto at 21:00 higher. Last train Aug, all Sept trains on sale dates Aug 20, 26, 27. One fare to Chicago and return via Lehigh Valley for G A R Encampment Aug 27 to Sept 1, tickets on sale Aug 20, 26, 27. Consult Lehigh Valley agents.

Chicago Tll G. A. Tt Lackawanna Railroad Chienew Niagara Falls Toronto Lehigh Valley Railroad G. A. R. National Sith Lehigh Valley Ticket Traine Toane Scranton Philatelphia New York D, & HL RR Mack Wamond Hethlehem Euston Tunkhanseck Towanda Eloksa Ttheaca Genes le WH Bos A. My Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Chiraco Pointe Weet Miamond ST Thalpy R. R Cortland Street Charles Toe Cortland Ettent New Vii AW Nonnemacher South Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Mpa

Olyphant School Board Debates Salaries and Building Repairs

The Olyphant school board hears reports on building repaints for Marshwood First and Third ward buildings and discusses raises for assistant principal Miss M. J. Melville and Miss Katie Weleh. A truant officer hire is debated amid auditor concerns about yearlong expenditures.

Marshwood Jowenh A. Delphin Etta Hoban Aghos Norton Honorable School Board Borough of Olyphant Ingolme William Scriven T. L. Williams P. J. Farrell Borough Auditors Hayes Nealon Prof. Cummings Mel'ann Nealin Kelly Lally Langan Lenehan Holleran McClunn Patten Weaver Willams T. J. Gavin W. HH. McDonnell M. D. Brown & Co Browns Clary O'Mara Sto T Curtis Taspavera Jones and Sus- Quehanna Nellie Black Wilkes-Barre B. Lally Laocka- Wiinha M. F. Conry Scranton Bessie Flynn Plymouth Delegattes John Caunnon Louis Mochberger Charles Pierce Patrick McLain BR OR. Kingsley Atlantic City Annie Reed Philadelphia D. G. Jones Mlakely John Walkingshaw Wilkes- Barre Mera T. P. Jones Lackawanna

Passage of a child and local notices in Scranton area

Obituary notices report the death of 1% months-old Jessup child of Mr. and Mira Neap with funeral arrangements in Olyphant Catholic cemetery. Another passing, Mr. Samuel Flow of Crasey street, with funeral to be announced. Army sergeant William Heap visits town. school board debate. labor rally planned. church notes list masses and excursion proceeds totaling 979.40 with expenses.

Little Willard Mira Michael Neap Main Street Olyphant Catholic Samuel Flow Crasey Stret William Heap Company L First Infantry United States Army Curtis King Olyphant Misa B. Talbot Jermyn P. H. Eagen Pittsen Miss Collins Providence Margaret Myron Depot Street St. James Church

Classified notices and business listings in Scranton paper

A jumble of telegraph style classifieds lists individuals and businesses in Scranton, including addresses on North Sumner and North Washington Avenues. Notable names appear with professions such as attorney at law, trader, and musician. The page also advertises a medical school, a engraver, and local service providers.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table Defect May 1900

The timetable shows trains from New York to Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia and other points, with departure and arrival times, via several lines including Mountaint Park and sets connections. It lists through tickets to all intercity destinations and advises consulting ticket agents for further information.

Pittaten Wilkes Barre Sinai Mountin Park Randigs Boliimone Washington Southoapd Behlehan Banden Lone Branch Crean Titers Bape P Maldwin Pasa New York Ontario Western R.R Rorane Carbondale Bod Venee Porat Tindale Artemia SAS Trin Sut Routh Om Malin Walton Delhi Sumlin Por Ferther Information 1. C. Aldereon Gon Pas Agt H Wehesh Soranboty Va

Erie and Wyoming Big Time Table Notice

Erie and Wyoming timetable shows intermediate point stops and train numbers. No 2 and 6 operate daily with 6.00 am and 2.00 pm departures. Train No 2 connects at Hawley for Welu ralleoal.

Erie Wyoming de Effert Hewes Hawley Welu Ralleoal

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