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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
7
A severe shower drenched Carbondale at 4 pm flooding cellars and blocking streetcar traffic. Big boulders rolled from the river as the inadequate sewer system failed to handle the downpour, prompting swift action by the street department to restore thoroughfares.
The merchant tailoring establishment of P J Collins on South Main Street is closed by the sheriff at the request of Henry Fiddle and Company of New York. The stock will be sold next Friday afternoon. The business was started many years ago by G B Teaxumer, with promises of continuation after sale.
The Colville aid Trautweln children have been made happy by their grand father Hon. El Mendrick who presented a Shetland pony and cart. Harnesses saddles and all paraphernalia necessary to complete the turnout accompanied the animal.
Several nights ago, burglars took fruit and provisions from C. R. Smith on Park Street and damaged a door at David James’ Ninth Avenue store, making off with about ten dollars worth of various goods.
Mrs J E Ttrown and daughter Mildred return from Beranton and Pittston visits. C F Love spent yesterday with family at Billedlate. Mrs FP W Dimock and children spend a week at Pleasant Mount. Mrs George Robinson remains at Hotel Anthracite. Mrs CR Munn and daughter Marion plan a return from Nineveh New York. Mr and Mrs A W Reynolds return from Ocean Grove after heated term. Mr Ei Barr and Mr L A Bassett to return today from Nova Scotia trip. Joseph Schenk departed for Germany for several weeks. Mrs C W Mellen and children back from Auburn Centre. Loretta O’Neill returns from Olyphant visit. CR Munn to New York City for Review plant expansion materials. Miss Ella Spencer of Ypsilanti Michigan and Lou Willama, Marjori Spencer visit Ashbury Park. Ruth Vailey, Clara Watt, Gertrude Dennis, Agnes Marton and Jessie Mills of the city stay a week at Rivenburg home in Clifford. West Pittston Fair notes dates August 5 26 20 31. Racer entries close Saturday August 18. John A Wood secretary Old Forge Pa.
Crystal Fire company plans a fall and winter course in Enterprise hall with Lonette Unique Entertainers and other acts. Mayfield school board elects Krise as principal after a second ballot, with Waleh as vice principal and Williams as successor to Walsh. Mrs. Marsh dies at home, funeral set. Attempts to revive Bundsy baseball face police action as clubs begin play on Cemetery street.
The piece notes no Sunday ball playing in Jermyn and previews the Fourth Legislative district Democratic convention on September 4 with primaries to follow, highlighting contenders P. B. Timlin and ex-Postmaster Hendricks. It mentions Saturday storm damage and several local family arrivals and visits, plus a Lake Lahore excursion and nearby visitors from Carbondale and Nanticoke.
Rev J M Yingling of Cumberland Md praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a sure cure when taken early. The product is sold by all druggists with Matthew Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.
Mr. Burnett, the contestant who won the miner's compass at the fall event given by the St. James congregation, received it Saturday. It cost $104.50. Miss Belva Taylor of Olyphant, Jennie Durkin, and Ella Mullen are named among attendees.
The testimonial from J. G. Stephens of 964 Green Ridge Street describes severe back and kidney pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes lasting relief after taking the medicine and recommends it for similar symptoms. Sold by Matthews Brothers’ drug store and all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
In Peckville Mr Will Peters reports a second consecutive poultry theft as two birds appear at breakfast after a night when about fifteen birds vanished. The issue follows prior losses as thieves evade detection. Local residents visit relatives and attend a large clam bake while others plan excursions and vacations to Niagara Falls and Utica.
A Chicago Finem Herald tale about a South Side wife who keeps her bank funds after a banker reassures her the bank will not fail. Her cautious husband jokes as she debates safety, gold bricks, and the banker’s assurances amid fears of bank collapses.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will offer excursion tickets from points along its line to Chicago for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment August 27 to 31. Tickets available August 28, 27, and 2, with return valid to August 31 or extended to September 4 after deposit with a joint agent in Chicago and a fifty cent payment.
On account of the Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave tickets go on sale August 25 26 and 27 through Lehigh Valley Seeey agents for particulars.
Agents of the Lackawanna railroad sell round trip tickets to Niagara Falls at one fare and to Toronto at 71.00 higher. Valid on last train Aug 21 and all trains of Aug 5 6 7, with return by Sept 5. One fare to Chicago and return via Lehigh Valley RR for G A R National Encampment Aug 27–Sept 1. Tickets on sale Aug 1 6 11 consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
The Chicago Chronicle highlights a verbose critique of grand oratory and presents A P Edgerton of Ohio delivering an 1882 Fort Wayne High School commencement address in monosyllables. It champions direct speech and urges graduates toward work, craft, and self-reliance, citing practical lines about plows wheels looms and trades.
A local classified column lists rent and sale ads with pricing. Entries include a single house at 104 Time Street, a store at 108 Lackawanna Avenue with four net elevator, and a general clearing house for renters and sellers.
Baseball action across major venues includes Pittabarg and Cincinnati games with Battery pairs like Hatteriee McGinnity Farrell and Zimmer versus Umpire O Day, and Chicago New York clashes with Hawkey and Swartwond handling umpiring duties, plus multiple lineups listed for St Louis and Cincinnati games.
Scores from American League action on Saturday including Kansas City 4 over Minneapolis 1 and Chicago 0 over Milwaukee 2 in a doubleheader, with Detroit 5 and Cleveland 1 in another pair of games. Buffalo crushed Indianapolis 14 to 0 in an early tilt in Gunpolis.
A garbled OCR listing names and addresses for medical specialists, a law firm, the School of the Lackawanna preparatory programs, store locations, and manufacturers in Scranton. It references Dr W and Allen medical care, W H Amoreal, Mayer Oneal diseases, and several local addresses. It also notes the Bauer Orchestra and printer supplies via local suppliers.
Time Table in brief shows trains from Scranton to Yaveley Lake Ariel and intermediate points with connections at Hawley. It lists No 9 at 6 45 am No 4 at 2 25 pm No 6 at 8 0 pm No 4 at 7 45 pm Sunday trains 6 90 am and 2 09 am connect at Hawley for Elie railroad links.
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