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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
7
An elf resident suggests inviting all former residents who are alive to attend the semi centennial event in Carbondale. The plan envisions a procession and a possible banquet with residents present since incorporation to mark the occasion.
The Cobble d ick family of Wyoming street welcomes a new con member. Lewis Quick visited his mother in Honesdale last week. Harry Mallory of Binghamton stayed with cousin Albert Simon on Monday. Miss Guasie Smith of Scranton visited friends in the city. Mrs John Brink and daughters Laura and Jane toured Scranton this week. Lula Carter returned from Crystal Lake outing. Dwight Craft came back from Thomperon. John Coogan returned from Atlantic City after two weeks.
Miss Jennie William a teacher will host a lawn social on the Taylor lawn Tuesday evening August 21 with William ice cream for sale. Also noted are local social events and gatherings including a sizable gathering at the Harrison house August 11 to honor Dr. W Brown with a transit gift valued at 162 dollars and a formal address.
Alderman Jones of Carbondale reports progress on the mill addition. once the new machinery is installed, employment is expected to rise significantly. The Presbyterian congregation has bought land on the Boulevard and plans to build a chapel there. Fr K Tracey and son from Richmond are in New York. A group of local youths visited the Crier residence on Main Street Tuesday evening.
Dawson Huber of Scranton visited relatives here over Sunday. John C. Higgins returned Monday from a visit among relatives in Dunmore and Scranton. W B Frace W P Coon E J Chapman B F Evans Robert Austin and George Post of Hilton N J fished at Manchester Iske on Tuesday. Swallow Davis Huber Clark Mackey Parker and Zimmerman returned Monday from camping at Crooked Pond in Lenton. A large traction engine with threshing outfit appeared on our highways owned by Charles Creasy of Chinchilla. Miss Gertrude Pease of Chinchilla with two friends called on Miss Trent Brooks Monday. Asa H Decker attended the seven county reunion of old soldiers at Lake Ariel yesterday. A company of young people...
A list of local residents and visitors gathers for weekend events at Crooked Lake with names including Mexars Eugene Simreil Robert Austin and others. A surprise party for Miss Sheator is hosted at the Leach home in Chinchilla. East of Baltimore, Grace BK. M. East visits Rev. H. Bartlett East. Rev. M. S. Godshall plans a vacation starting this week.
School board elects Barrett of Lanesborn principal. Tarrett succeeds Rogers here and Laneshoro. Will Davis injured on a meat hook while working at Merritt's slaughterhouse, hand severely lacerated. A three-year-old Sobey dies after brief illness. West Side Browns beat Crescents 12 to 2 with Pritchard starring. Lake Lodere excursion draws crowds. foot race and quest match planned with local champions. Dr. A J Baker visits family. Miss Imogene Hoyt in town. Mayfield band plans a plenso concert. open-air show on Moon’s lawn draws large crowd.
A pink social and entertainment on the Corby lawn will include cream and cake and a program of recitations and music with a free will offering. Mr and Mrs Dunkrey of Wyalusing visit daughters Mrs Warner and Mrs Bills. WCTSU meets at Mrs Drake’s home this afternoon with important business. Miss Olive Shaffer returns to Oxford NJ after visits. Mrs Decker and Miss Harris guests of Miss Seherhine. Mrs Derlew and children visiting Centermoreland. Mrs Warner ill with cholera morbus.
The article notes two Italians speeding on Main Street prompting borough officials to act. It reports the funeral of Martin McHale, who died Monday evening, from his home at 2:80 this afternoon and burial at Olyphant Catholic Cemetery. McHale, described as robust, shocked the community. Five months earlier, Mr. McHale had buried someone else.
John Cavanaugh of South Side describes chronic kidney pain cured after taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Matthews Bros. drug store. He reports relief after a few doses and full recovery, urging others to try the remedy sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
A husband buried his oldest child soon after. He is survived by two children aged 3 and 4. Miss Kate Curran of Hyde Park visits at Mine Foremin Langan's Depot Street home. Miss Monym Coleman visits friends in New York City.
Miss Mary Robbins of Union street and Mr. David J Davis son of the late Funeral Direct were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev C B Henry. They will reside on Eynon street West Scranton and later keep house. The Price Library team added a victory in a baseball game with West Side Reserves 7 to 3. Local events include a Price Library victory, band rehearsals, a funeral for John B Carey, and social visits.
Fragmented copy touts a long running patent medicine promising relief for children including soothing pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims widespread sale by druggists and specific prices though text is garbled and unverified.
Ticket sales at Delaware and Madison stations offer adults 41.09 and children 2.00 for regular trains No 1 and No 2 with return valid to Sept 7. An extension to Sept 10 costs 1.00. Lackawanna agent at Saratoga sells Niagara Falls round trips at one fare and Toronto at 21 00 more, valid Aug last train and Sept 1 and 2, with return to Sept 5.
Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave runs Aug 27 to Sep 1 with tickets on sale Aug 25 26 27. Lehigh Valley agents provide details while N Y O and W Trailway advertises an Aug 1 Lake Poyntelle day excursion from Scranton with round trip fare 7 50 and times 9 00 am and 5 10 pm.
Local residents report visits and returns from Scranton Glenburn Sullivan County and Paterson includes Misa Bessie Buckingham Bertha Grimes Emma Hanley and Lydia Frey. The Baptist church plans Rev Prey installation and a Gad and Water Care house repair aims for Dr Knedler to move in soon.
A 14 year old girl in boy's clothes asks President Lincoln for back pay as a soldier wounded in battle. He writes to the Paymaster General to verify her service and pay her due, then tells her she represents a sentiment that will save the Union.
The People's Exchange lists houses to rent real estate sales and exchanges with one cent a word six insertions for five cents a word, except situations wanted which are inserted free. Popular clearing house for the beasts of all who wish to buy sell or trade.
A collage of business notices and advertisements listing firms and individuals in Scranton Pa. including Patterson & Wilcox traders Artrios Traders National, attorney A W Berthole, W E Allen address 512 Nonth Washington Arvana Ca, and others. Highlights include medical specialists, preparatory schools, a law and medicine college, and assorted shops such as a printer supplies firm and a music orchestra.
Base ball results list multiple games across Pittsburg St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati with umpire notes and lineups. Several games delayed or ended early to accommodate travel while rain caused postponements and a Kansas City Minneapolis score shows 11 to 7.
The Bracwig Uramatc company opens a week at the Academy of Music presenting Credit Lor raine with elaborate scenery and electric effects. Daily matiners begin Tuesday with reduced prices for early seating and reserved seats available.
May 27 timetable details show trains from Beranton to Philadelphia and New York via D and HI RR, with 4 a.m. and 1208, 2.18, 27 Black Dimpedness and 1.0 p.m. Sundays. Describes White anes hatchon nine after pelite I i the coal regions via Sty 2 at 4.27 p.m. Pottsville and intermediate routes via D and a.m. 32, 467 Reading head Express with connections to Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Geneva and Chicago via D. & HW. O. R. Includes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia, Buffalo and Susquehanna Bridge. Contacts: Wilbur G Burst, Cortland Street. Charles S. Ler, Cortlandt Street. W. None Macher, South Bethlehem. Tickets and reservations at 300 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
The timetable from Scranton to Hawley and back takes effect May 28. It lists trains with numbers and times, noting connections at Hawley for the poluty line and rail routes, including a 1.00 am and 2.00 pm departure.
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