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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
7
Central Labor Union soliciting committee reports thriving pledges as canvassing proceeds business men contribute promptly. Federal union joins parade plans and will hire a band for the event in Carbondale.
Patrick Padden filed charges claiming the Carbondale poor board violated the law by denying outdoor relief. The board, accused of improper refusal, appeared in bail at Alderman Atkinson's court after the arrest and investigation.
President Hockenberry of the school board orders a new investigation committee to review ex-Secretary Boylan’s ledgers amid claims of improper record keeping. Boylan appeared before the board and offered to reveal errors and reimburse any potential losses from his remaining salary.
I ONeill leaves today for a ten day vacation. Mrs Croft is ill. Miss Walsh visits in city. Van Gorder visiting Uniondale. Robinsons visit Starracea. Emma Coogan Lizzie Grady Annie Timmons in New York. Wells and Garmin families attend camp meeting at Thompson. Munns return from Nineveh. Pearl Olver visiting J N Lee. Howlsons at Lake Ariel. Berean Baptist prayer meeting hosted by Christian Endeavor with Miss Carrig Geary leading.
The funeral for the late Mrs Marsh, who died Sunday aged 92, was held Monday with a 9 o'clock requiem at Sacred Heart church. Interment followed at Archbald. pallbearers were six grandsons. Out-of-town mourners included the Hairpins, Mrs O’Hara, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Fadden, and others. A streetcar struck a cow on North Main Street, badly injuring it. Miss Race of Bucknell University will speak at Baptist church on Saturday and Sunday. The Citizens’ Band will accompany the United Sunday School excursion to Lake Lodore Friday, with a baseball game and other attractions.
The piece notes lively chatter among well known players and jokes about potential wrangles delaying proceedings. Kingston resident William Goldsworthy hosts friends while Mrs Bird Washburn and daughters Lehn and Genevieve of Susquehanna visit Mrs W T Robbte on Main Street. Mamie Wint of Wilkes-Barre visits Jermyn friends and Frank J Depew buys Gomer Lewis milk route. Prof BR H Martin of Moscow was in town yesterday.
A reception at Jaane B. Forts mansion honors Mr Pelts on his eightieth birthday with neighbors from town and beyond. Junior Cider United American Mechanics announce a Lake Ariel excursion for Friday expected to draw about 1500 people with a concert and boase call contest. Lydia Howells and Isaac J. Davis to wed under Rev. L. Warris. Taylor silver cornet band readies an open air concert at Malin Street Saturday. Notables, travels, hospital recoveries, and local society notes populate the column along with library and church fair prizes and fraternal lodge activities.
Arthur Hazen Peckville aged 40 died at his home in West Peckville at 11 o'clock Monday morning after a ruptured blood vessel. He leaves a wife and four children Tia Emma Bertha and Clarence, five brothers and three sisters. He was a member of Olyphant lodge I O F 644. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm today at the residence then at Baptist church with Rev J Thomas. Interment Prospect cemetery. Jed Berry of Scranton was a caller in town last evening. Mrs W Tanner and Mrs William Babcock visit Ararat. Mr Frank Hoberts of Muhlensburg visiting relatives.
A church service was led by Rev Floyd Leach of Chinelilla last Sunday morning. Rev Mr Godshall preached in the pastor’s absence. William Warner of New York visits with his parents. EB Culkin bought buries for replacement. A new clothing store opened on Main Street adjoining Mr Hopter's property. Nadomith will open Sept. Rose of Behwiteville announces upcoming event on October first.
The Lackawanna railroad promotes a Parlor City day trip for $1 round trip leaving Scranton Sunday, August 26 with transport on buses to Ross Park and return from Binghamton. A separate G A R Encampment delegation trip to Chicago departs Beranton August 27 with through coaches and sleeping cars. round trip fare $17 with sale Aug 25 to 27 and return by August list, extension possible to Sept 30 for 60 cents.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey will sell round trip tickets from Scranton to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko for 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children. Valid only on special trains leaving Scranton at 7.30 a.m. and returning from Mauch Chunk at 5.00 p.m. or Glen Onoko at 6 p.m.
Agents of the Lackawanna railroad sell round trip tickets to Syracuse for the New York State Fair at 2.00. Admission coupon included. Tickets sold and valid August 23 and 24. Return by August 20 at latest.
The funeral for Mrs. R J McAndrew of Hawley was conducted yesterday from her daughter's home in Dunmore. A large funeral mass followed at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev B C Winters presiding. Interment was at Mt Carmel cemetery. A long list of clergymen were seated in the sanctuary during the mass.
Friend Cross and Miss Clara Fris ble surprised their friends by the announcement of their marriage. Ttage occurred at Hinghamton Saturday. Various collieries of the Pennsylvania Coal company will start full time work today. Miss Titta Foster and Miss Lillian Allimeyer are visiting in New York and Asbury Park. Mrs. George Harper and family have returned from Uniondale. Mrs. Joseph Marsh and Mrs. William Hugches with children are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hughes. Miss Agnes Mongan and nieces are at Lake Ariel. Joseph and Miss Winnie Hopkins visit their sister in Buffalo. Miss Mary Cooney has returned home from Walnut Street. Miss Mageree Dean is at Atlantic City. The Firemen's Relief association will meet in the borough building tonight. All Odd Fellows are urged to attend the special meeting tonight.
Harrisburg dated Aug 21 charter grants announced for Pinehill Coal Company of Somerset with 16,000 capital and Keystone Pearl Button Company with 100,000 capital.
A Susquehanna County report highlights an Ararat farmer who built a bin churn on a wagon, delivering cream and turning it into butter en route home. Other notes mention a Dundaff cow kept from grass, Erie rail plans, camp meetings, a petrified sandwich at Port Jervis, and local social events.
The record lists base ball scores and lineups for Philadelphia and New York games with batter names Hawley Bowerman Frater McFarland and others. Umpires O Day and Swartwood are noted with game locations including Cincinnati Syracuse Toronto Hartford Providence Montreal and Springfield.
The League tallies include Chiesco eight to Minneapolis one, Mullfalo four over Detroit nine, Milwauke eleven over Komiae City four, and Indianapolis four to Cleveland three.
A fragmented listing of local professionals and businesses with addresses in Scranton and surrounding areas. Mentions include Dr W S Samoreaus, School of the Lackawanna, W H Plumley, Clark & Beebe, Joseph Kuettes, Baver's Orchestra, and Megargee Bros Printers Supplies with various contact details and offerings.
Mrs Conrad Crabb aged about 65 died at her Archbald home after a long illness. She lived there thirty five years and is survived by two sons George and William Eleneig of Archbald and one Lopmise Mrs Joseph Teenie of Jermyn. James Gaughan, 17, died last eight at the Archbold home after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held Thursday morning.
Two fires today nearly destroyed the Peoria Lounge and Mattress company plant and Carrollia Ice House. One man was killed by falling debris. five others were seriously injured. Total losses reached about 10,000 dollars.
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