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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Caucus Nominates for Public Office

The West Scranton Democratic caucus convenes 4 to 7 p m for delegates to the convention in Golden's hall next Friday. GOP nominees include T Jefferson Reynolds and likely opponent T D Mayes. The article notes limited polling hours and mentions local union support for H Hayes. A minor fire on Sixth Street caused light damage but quick extinguishment.

T. Jeferson Reynolds T. D. Hayes North Scranton Golden's Hall John R. Farr T. Jefferson Reynolds South Main Avenue T. D. Mayes M. J. McAndrew Hayes United Mine Workers of America

Postoffice Branch Seeks Sign and Improved Drop Box

The branch postoffice reports success and public convenience and seeks a sign over the door for easier location. It calls for repainting window paint and a larger letter drop in the door to handle after hours use.

Baptist Young People's Union Excursion At Harvey's Lake

A large gathering of youths joined the Baptist Young People's Union of Northeastern Pennsylvania for its annual excursion to Harvey's Lake yesterday. The day was described as delightful with ample recreation and music enjoyed by all attendees.

Baptist Young People's Union of Pennsylvania Harvey's Lake

Kissing Bug Bites Hampton Girl. Swelling Treated

Misa Margaret Moberta of Hampton strict suffers a kissing bug bite while resting on her porch with friends. The bite caused facial swelling and pain before a physician was summoned to relieve the swelling.

Misa Margaret Moberta Hampton Strict

Infant buried in Cathedral cemetery in Van Doren area

General notes report the burial of infant Joseph Justee at Cathedral cemetery, and list community meetings including Franklin Engine Company’s monthly gathering, Maptiet Vianne union event, and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen picnic plans. Also mentions a church social at Tabernacle Congress, a lawn social on Fourteenth Street, and initiation of two candidates. A trolley ride is planned. William Carywater family and Tokn Lewis return from Lake Iilewite outing.

Andrw Justee van Doren Avenue Franklin Engine Company Lyon Charter Mathews Rock Street Maptiet Vianne People's Union Moses Taylor Council Qatrrel Wi Park Fomerow Tabernacle Congres Fallinalaire Dlaewa OG Amt Sire Sidney Markwich Fourteenth Street Princesa Beatrice India Datwlitere St. Gooner Cano Patriotic Order of Americans, Hell Meeeting Joueph Mra Joaeph Mughes North Main Avenue William Carywater Tokn Lewis Lafayette Street Lake Iilewite T. A. Eynon Avenuue Lake Winola Laval Union United Mine Workers of America

Draperies Ready for Fall and Winter Seasons

The Real Twentieth Century Draperies announces completion of lines for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Gaps are being filled as new creations arrive from manufacturers at home and abroad for inspection.

Quality and Elegance Highlight Globe Warehouse Exhibit

The display showcases novelty and elegance in items from the text ile arts. The Scranton collection follows the Globe Warehouse plan, offering a broad variety with attractions and inducements for buyers not matched nearby.

Scranton

A Dress Rehearsal of Upholstery Fabrics and Novelties

A wide display of upholstery fabrics includes Velours, cotton damasks, Brocales, Silk Warps, and a new Roman Stripes line in novelty weaves. The catalog notes fringes, heavy cordings, and Velvet and linen blends in many shades, with Brussels lace, Irish Points, Swiss nets, and embroidered muslins. Imported and domestic items are priced medium and showcased as perfected.

A Full Line of Upholstery and Drapery Furnishings

A full line of upholstery and drapery furnishings offered for home and office interiors. The display includes fabrics, textures, and sample swatches to help customers select style and color. Local sales staff assist with measuring and fabric care guidance.

Community guests honor Lake Kilwile gathering week

A long list of names from Locerne Trent to Archi Tret and beyond visit Lake Kilwile and nearby areas for a week of gatherings and visits. Numerous families and individuals attend Lake Stertdan and Lake Kilwile events with trips to New York, Atlantic City, and other points as part of a social season. The note mentions a weekly prayer meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church and invites readers to read the fourth page for The Tribune’s Educational Contest details.

Ramon Hampton Eave Telly New York Miew Sadie Westelolaw Locistrent Felerile Prof Siloe Hosur South Mein Toath South Main Davia Motleve Coxton Pitlanon Katherine Rooney Ofer Ft. Covetto Tadlin St. Looe Ada Hall Amumnda Avro Kitner Hughes North Fnier Aveniye Toke Witeeta Juinle Willian North Mehetes Vinitin Flore Lake Winita Linram Willian and Family Fonthaiveet Sheridan Lake Sheriliin Fitvile Missa Nellie Katherine Flaherty Rowson Heli Simpson Methodist Epicopal

St. Bernard Bites Driver in South Scranton Incident

James Flood of Elm Street, a driver for Casey and Welly, was bitten by a large St. Bernard last Saturday while delivering goods to Flavoski on Prospect Avenue. He was attacked in the yard, lacerations to the leg occurred, and Dr. J. C. Manley treated the wound with cauterization. No serious results expected.

James Flood Elm Street Casey & Welly St. Bernard Flavoski Prospect Avenue Kelly J. C. Manley

Scranton Athletic Club Plans Winter Fair Meeting

A large gathering of the committee on arrangements for the next Scranton Athletic Club fair met at the hall on Alder Street. They discussed plans to ensure a successful event to be held in February or March next year. Members include George Wirth Jr, Peter Niles, Gus Schneider, Matthew Lone, Benjamin Moore, James Best, Charles Helery, Charles Rosar, William Levert, Henry Boruks and John Mertz.

Scranton Athletic Club Alder Street George Wirth, Jr Peter Niles Gus Schneider Matthew Lone Benjamin Moore James Best Charles Heler

Local Residents Engage in Visits and Meetings

Mises Frances and Loretta Bearman of Brooklyn visit Celag aWnie Me and Mia. Philip Robinson of Pittston avenue and daughter, and Herman Kraemer of Cedar avenue return from Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Mrs Zang of Alder street visits friends in Pookville. Stark couple operate a few days at Lake Honore. Mrs Natter of Stone avenue heads to New York for a three month course at the Female Medical school. A special meeting of St Aloysius society is at 7 50 this evening in St John’s church basement.

Mises Frances Loretta Bearman Brooklyn Mise Vers Flynn Pittston Mary Huddy CelagaWnie Mia Philip Robinson Pttston Avenue Herman Kraemer Cedar Avenue Niagara Falla Buffalo John Zang Alder Etreet Ty Pookville Mero Charles Stark Lake Honore Mra Nicholas Natter Stone Avenue Tolay New York Female Medical Sehool St. Aloys Flue Society St. John's Church

Pea Cowl Delivers Low Price to City Areas

Delivery offer lists pea cowl at $1.25 per ton to South Side, central city, and central Uyde Park. Address for tender is J.T. Sharkey at 1M Cedar avenue. Phony 8a.

South Side Central City Uyde Park Addrestender J.T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue

Local social notes and minor injuries reported in Wilkes-Barre area

Mimi Annie Kline of North Berunton recovers after eye injury from an explosion. William F. Lanett and Mrs Teng Atherton depart for vacations in New York and Glenburn respectively. Several residents, including Grace Bell and Mary Powell, return from Atlantic City and other trips.

Mimi Annie Kline North Berunton Hank Mie Kline William F. Lanett Weet Market Street New York City Stanton Weat Market Street Philadelphia Teng Atherton Glenburn Tey Northup Regiow Miews Ania Grace Bell Atlantic City Mies Mary Powell Myon’ Fifier Mise

Local residents return from trips and church plans noted

Me C Toby and children of Capea return from Port City with a plan for a new pastor at Green Midge Presbyterian Church. Family travels include a visit to Atlantic City and returning to Capone area with several neighbors and townsfolk observed along the way.

C. Toby Capea Port City Tielaware Boelo Landag Doxtown Pond Wayne County Tee Nebyimel Dames Francie Ein Marry Maneey Avenue Nave Atlante Opty Piple Lake Arial Anirows Capone Denver Cal John HW Oupinmee

What Do The Children Drink Grain-O Recipe

A misread ad touts a new grain based drink for children, claiming it replaces coffee and tea. It promises health benefits and colorful claims about digestion and vitality, mentioning Grain-O and market positioning among grocers.

Change of life and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription

The article argues life changes for women at menopause can be healthy with Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It includes testimonials from Mrs Hemmis and Mrs M Barnes praising relief from headaches, bloating, and pain, and notes the medicine is plant based and free of narcotics.

Pierce M. Barnes Halls Ferry Shasta Co Cal Teverid Dr. Pierce

Dr Pierce Medical Adviser Offered Free With Stamps

The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr Pierce is a 1003 page work with over 700 illustrations. It is sent free on receipt of stamps to cover mailing costs. The cloth binding costs 31 one cent stamps or 21 stamps for the paper cover edition. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo New York.

Unclear travel tale from a distant region

Fragmentary report of a long driving trip through a northern area with scattered names and places. The text mentions a 23 year old traveler, a stop near an intersection, and a social event, but many names and locations are garbled.

Tigethern Thin Ata Caiop Amerion Interseinig Wokines Theme Ponent

Visitor party portrays Whitny lecture and European tour

Fragmented OCR describes a group including Draper and others touring Europe. They plan a stay at the ox frekiloty, visit Rome and Paris, attend church services, hear polio talks, and attend a Catholic cemetery procession. Names and places include Whitny, Draper, and various travelers in 19th century settings.

Ion 1 Draper New England Paris Mie Vetalimenty Chiroh Parton Chine Owen Bistin Routh Catholican Aumetery Ailiilinnn Potterittr Mortle Boeniit Wit Seraitog Baltle Guilon

Local Learners Visit in Plycnuth and Nearby Cities

Mee Thoises Hyan of Church etropt travels to Miantic City Oils with Minos Ettie and Kathlenn Callery from Birney. Ms Coyne of Mahany City joins Miss Maria for a visit, while Misses a arrigant Coyne remains with relatives.

Thoises Hyan Church Etropt Miantic City Minos Ettie Kathlenn Callery Birney Coyne Mahanoy City Maria

Fragmented OCR Note on Upcoming Events

Poor readability garbled text mentions dates and places like February in a museum. Names and events are unclear. The fragment hints at a scheduled gathering or performance with uncertain details. Further readable copy needed to produce a precise card.

Obituary for Thomas Noitin in Whitchkinet Oil district

The obituary notes the death of Thomas Noitin at age 22 in White Chkinet Oil region. It mentions funeral arrangements at Gettin Tow and lists associated individuals and places, including Mis pon, Laliyette, and Hart. The text also references a violent incident leading to the death and subsequent police actions, with mentions of an arrest and investigation by Alarman Kaeeqt.

Thomas Noitin Aed Mleidel Nowto Likart Nedid Alege Smite Dij Ree Pry Prins Vinbe Laliyette Atevet Sie Hiner Dling Liters Jillien Feonee Wiwid Fook Manion Ihn Okita Row York Anid Dihey de Tile Ong Mariel

Faint Report of a Robbery Incident on Lvewind Avenue

The narrative describes a morning assault near Lvewind Avenue where William Millon, aged fifty, was struck by a patrolman during a wandering episode. The assailant carried a pick handle and fled the scene as authorities investigated.

Steven Muxor Alri Kya Goeloniur Joekilid Anil Wabbs Aleowas Relinon Fran Vaelady Wiliam Millon Lvewind Avenue Patrolnan McMullen Mahon

Schools Debate Extending Vacation to September 10

City officials weigh delaying start of classes to September 10 due to construction delays on three new buildings and many residents being away in early September. A motion by Mr Roche to extend vacation was voted down pending stronger justification.

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Oceanic Route Summary From New York to Cherbourg and Plymouth

Fragmentary OCR notes show shipping routes from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg and Southampton via Oceanic line. Mentions Patricia and lrow head Pamed in connection with service between New York and European ports.

New York St. Paul Southampton Patricia Plymouth Cherbourg Hamtig Oceanic Queene Town Liverpool Nierarthaven Arveds Kholer Wilhelm II Grose Chereurmamt Chahoun—Aerived Doutechtaal New Jam Apia Setuaeire Mamburg Bremun—tall Friederich der Time Bow Cheebourg

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