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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1899

Page

7

Attacks and Visits Highlight Hallstead Local Notes

A stranger named William Connors from New York was bitten by a dog owned by James Millard on Main Street, suffering a leg wound. Captain John C. Harrington from Montrose visited Company G in Hallstead, and many residents and visitors are listed with travels to Norwich, Boston, Newark Valley, and other nearby places.

William Connors New York City James Millard Main Street John C. Harrington Montrove Company Adhilson G. du Bois Washington, DC James T. du Boia Louise Hachee Wright Montrose Charles Baldwin Pinghamton Mys Tose Dayton Frank Lawrence Beho Inder James Hutchings Susquehanna River Mr. Hutchings Squire Bacon Norwich Lillian Hatfeld Eiater Nicholson Harald Spaulding Emira John Terhevex Claude Simmone Boston Mars New England Conservatory of Music John Cornell Elmira Joseph Wesley Charles Capwell Newark Valley Mabel Carpenter Odell Til PB. R. Carpenter

Scarcity of unskilled labor in Carbondale slows work

In Carbondale workers refuse to rush under heat at the Anthracite park coal storage plant. A boss urged faster effort, a worker checked his watch and stated he would take his time, citing plenty of available work. Twenty-nine others followed him, leaving the job.

Weare Carbondale Anthracite Park

Burglary Reported At Lincoln Avenue Home

Com Smith reports forty dollars stolen from a chest in his bedroom after a burglary during the night. Entry gained through a back kitchen window while Mr and Mrs Smith slept in the room. Watches and valuables in the game room left untouched. suspect believed to be familiar with the home. No clue yet.

Com Smith Lincoln Avenue Weoming Street Mra. Smith Smith

Stolen Goods Seized in Simpson Theft Case

Thomas Sheridan Daniel Me cuire and James Aprile were jailed by Alderman Jones in default of 2500 hall after being charged with stealing boxes of olara and whiskey from the Travelers Rest at Simpson. The goods were found at Lawrence Fitzsimmons Henry Quinn Thomas Sheridan Daniel McGuire and Michael Grady were discharged on the felony assault case.

Thomas Sheridan Daniel Me Cuire James Aprile Alderman Jones Hall Simpson Lawrence Fitzsimmons Henry Quinn Daniel McGuire Michael Grady

Mrs Bridget Flood Died After Brief Illness in Honesdale

Mrs Bridget Flood of Canaan Street died yesterday after a brief illness. Born in Ireland fifty four years ago, she came to America, settled in Honesdale, then moved to No 4 where she lived thirty six years and spent nine on Canaan Street. She leaves two daughters and five sons. her husband died eleven years ago. The funeral will be tomorrow morning with the cortege leaving at o'clock. A requiem mass will be held at St Rose Church.

Bridget Flood Canaan Street Ireland America Honesdale No. 4 St. Rose Church

Local residents visit relatives and friends around Scranton area

Myre A Misted and children of Maple Avenue returned from a visit with filencia at Lestershire. Dr Reed Burne of Scranton and Edward Owens of Honesdale paid Carbondale a professional visit yesterday. Chirlee Kenworthy attended a family reunion at Jackson yesterday. Olive Wilcox returned to Nineveh. The Misser Atle and Gertrude Mil martin are visiting Scranton friends. Irving Bodie of Prompton is visiting relatives in this city. Mary Evans, staying at Crystal Lake, and Mrs McAndrew and daughter Hannah of College Street are visiting Elmhurst friends. Ren Galpin returned to Hawley.

Myre Maple Avenue Filencia Lestershire Reed Burne Scranton Edward Owens Honesdale Carbondale Chirlee Kenworthy Thorn Street Jackson Olive Wilcox Nineveh Misser Atle Gertrude Milmartin Irving Bodie Prompton Mary Evans Crystal Lake McAndrew Hannah Collage Street Elmhurst Ren & Galpin Hawley

Miner Injured by Fall at Delaware and Hudson Colliery

John T. Williams, a well known miner, was badly hurt by a fall of rack at 9 yesterday morning in the Delaware and Hudson colliery. He was moved to his Second Street home and treated by Drs. Sheldwind and Munley. His condition is painful and uncertain for internal injury. Also notes Odd Fellows initiation at Celestial Lodge Providence with visiting members and a mayoral address.

John T. Williams Delaware and Hadson Second Street Odd Fellows Celestial Lodge Providence Lincoln Green Ridge Robert Burne Lackawanna Moir Scranton

Borough halts Traction track work until back taxes paid

Borough council refuses to grant the Traction company permission to narrow its track until $110 owed for pole taxes for 1907 and 1908 are settled. The report also notes social events and visits in the area including Mayfield band serenades, Ocean Grove trips, and local residents traveling to New York and Asbury Park.

Traction Company P. Wall Montdale Methodist Episcopal Coly Mayfield Will Maxwell C. E. Fessenden Ocean Grove A. T. Matthews George Cemetery Street New York Southampton England Mabel Davis Mininie Davis Scranton Asbury Park George Dunn C. D Winter Jessie Charlie Mr. Dunn Herrick Center George 8. Dunn Main Street

Local Social Roundup From Scranton and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Golden Minds of Scranton spent Saturday with relatives in town Merara Fayette Sprout Herbert Hreweter Harry Morrie and Rigen Brewster rode to Boranton on their wheels Tuesday Mixa Beagle J Mack and Misa Lela Hiwhey are the quote of Aira Frederick Rowendale in New York City Mr and Mrs Willard Bunnell of

Golden Minds Scranton Merara Fayette Sprout Herbert Hreweter Harry Morrie Rigen Brewster Podw Boranton Mixa Beagle J. Mack Misa Lela Hiwhey Aira Frederick Rowendale New York City Willard Bunnell

Local visitors and wedding in Mansfield scene

Scranton residents noted relatives in town and visits by George I Roberts of Bayre James Gilpatrick returning to Busquehanna H Grising of Heartlake joined Saturday. Mr and Mrs W B Stoddard Mr and Mrs Sydney Jenckes and Miss Janet McCausland attended the marriage of Will A McCausland to Lavenia Capell at Mansfield Ex Postmaster Warner assisted at the post office this week Edwin Shafer of Scranton stood in for Stoddard in town

Stoddard Edwin Shafer Scranton

Wyoming county Democrats nominate leaders at courthouse convention

The Wyoming county Democratic convention organized at the court house with A H Squier as chair. Nominees included John W Grey for sheriff and John B Donovan for prothonotary. A contested race for county commissioner produced Parr as the nominee after multiple ballots. Other nominations included Joseph Stickler for register and recorder and George D Wright and N N Miles for county auditor. Endorsed a sweeping reform platform and predicted a Democratic year.

Wyoming County Court House A. H. Squier J. Wood Piatt Professor Osborn Nicholson Borough Pelegatenr Kelley Nicholson Sherwood Meshoppen J. Wood Platt Tunkhannock Reading John W. Grey Monroe John B. Donovan Lacesyville Nomi.nee Register Joseph Stickler Falls Graham Tunkhannock Township Place Hope North Branch Miles Eaton Farr Vaughn Mehoopany Parr George D. Wright Braintrim N. N. Miles Faton Quarty WH. Squier H. F. Métealf Lake Carey H. ¢. Bunnell Meshoppen Township Co. B. Reynolds West Nicholson F. M. Vauebn Meehoppenborough A.M. DeWitt F. J. Spaulding Forkston Thomas Hone Charles Armstrong

Fire at Langecliffe colliery halts operations

About four o clock yesterday the fire alarm sounded as flames broke out in the Langecliffe colliery fire room. The home company responded and control was gained, with operations suspended for now. Ice cream social set for Aug 24 at Otto Dommenuth’s home. Various social notes and church program mentions follow, including an Armenian persecution talk by Mr Kallejian and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.

Langecliffe Ladies’ Ald Society M. E. Church Otto Dommenuth John Graham Hollistervile Velora Sanders Wyoming Annie Hendrick Jermyn Madeline Walker Mayfield Lizzie Crane Dunmore Agatha Devine Philadelphia OP. Crane M. BE Kallejian Harpoot Armenia Joseph McPherson Albany NS. YY Laura Gillick Eximi Hose Bradley Scranton M. BE. McDonald Annie Carbondale Richard Deehle Weat Side

Basket social and church activities schedule

A basket social is set for Friday evening at 10 at C. F. hall. An interesting program is prepared by the Masons. William Budd has returned from a visit with Beach Lake relatives. The Baptist Sunday school trolley excursion to Nay Ane park departs at 9 am sharp with round trip fare of 15 cents. Mr. H. H. Moffecker tested yesterday for a two weeks stay in Philadelphia.

Old Forge Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Harvey's Lake William Nyhart Mise Mamie Lewis Mayfield Commercial Hotel Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythias Bila Miller Plains Missen Clendall Eyvery No. Ils United Mine Workers Hasham Mise Pauline Levys Paterson N. J North Taylor Kimerson PD. Owens Scranton Truth W. B. Owens Thomas George Kingston Beaver Meadow Albert Helteman Helteman Heitzman Binghamton The Baptist Church Robert Leo Stark Scranton John Moffatt C. J. Moffatt Dinghamton Robert Thomas Masie Fcranton Fred, Davenport N. Y David Davenport May Seymour Frank Seymour Mark Rock Bottom Iiany A. C. Taley Cortland J. M. Brundage FP. G. Inderited Niagara Fall Ladies’ Working Guild Presbyterian Church Fred. Anderson Thomas Desh Nichola James Tennant Montrose Clara Indersied Helen Indersied Walton

Cure Deafness with Hall's Catarrh Cure

Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube or by catarrh. Offers one hundred dollars for any deafness not cured and promotes circulars and the Hall's Family Pills as the best. Product from J Cheney & Co. Toledo. Sold by druggists.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Drugeiate

Outing Notes and Camp Meeting Tales Near Keuka Lake

A. W. Gates and wife returned from a three week outing at Keuka lake. Local residents attended a Montrose hearing for the Saxton-Neal case. Ethel Whitney studies dressmaking with Mrs. Hills. Laura Corsner of Waymart visits her aunt Mrs. Geinte. Frank Burke of Long Eddy joined Mrs. Lyden for the Sabbath. A couple near Thompson faced a court barrier to marriage but shared a kiss before leaving for York. D. Nichols and family attended M E church, spoke on Prohibition and Reform, and addressed campers. Mrs. St. John plans to move to Binghamton.

A. W. Gates Keuka Lake Montrose Misa Ethel Whitney Hills Laura Corsner Waymart BE. E. Geinte Frank Burke Long Eddy John Lyden Thompson Rest Cottage York State BE. D. Nichols Wilkes-Barre M. EF Rev. L. Colw PR. St. John Binghamt

P F J Cannon Heads to Wilkes Barre for Union Convention

PF J Cannon left Monday for Wilkes Barre to attend the P O of A convention there. J Loveland traveled to New York while Charles Cannon of Long Island City visited his father in Moscow. A large Moscow gathering visited Salem camp grounds Sunday. Terrific storm of wind and rain hit Monday evening.

J. Cannon Wilkes-Barre J. Loveland New York Charles Cannon Long Island City Moscow Salem Camp Mia

Severe storm damages barn crops and horse

A severe thunderstorm struck on Monday evening causing a fire that burned the Horn of William Vosburg. Frank Meyer witnessed the event from his porch and saved the horse and harness, but hay and other crops in the barn burned.

William Vosburg Frank Meyer Pather Peeler Nichols Pyvon Laubsher Water Gap

Stout Hanged for 191 to For Lively Wureter Killing

Wuiston Virginia August 22 192? Liewellyn Bigot killed station operator Harvey Wareter during a January 6 robbery at Bingen on the Philadelphia and Reading line. Stout confessed after the crime and was hanged at 10 04 pm with Rev Paul Kingler present. Stout walked to the gallows with nerve and denied a word on the way.

Wuiston Liewellyn Bigot Blarvey Wurater Watingen Philadelphia Stout Wes van Wise Newark Bengman Paul Kingler Christ Lutheran Church Ing Wiuret Shloce Wareter Harvey H. Wureter Bingen Philadelphia and Reading

Emancipated Women and Motherhood Health Debate

A Victorian-era discussion argues Nature may blunder in motherhood and questions if any woman could achieve lifelong health and happiness. The piece cites testimonies from women cured by Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, praising personalized medical guidance and free consultations at the Buffalo institution. It argues doctors too often follow standard methods, not individual temperaments, and promotes Pierce as a leading specialist with a large staff and decades of experience.

Gentlewoman Butt Nature Carrie TB. Donner Dayton, Green Co Wis Pierce Annie Blacker Catherine Street Syracuse R. V. Pierce The Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Florence Perce Pierre Drageist In- Valids Huffalo Germany England United States Jetter Tir, Pierce Dr. Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hallstead Jonas Long Yeming Wayne Counties Scranton, Pa Alderman’s Court Jermyn and Mayfield Men Rey Brie Medical CO Burraco N.Y Taylor News Montrobe Mona Hood New Milford AVOCA H P. Rw Fairfax Avenue St. Louis All Drugmisia Matthews Bros Qpeck Ville Clare's Summit Cornelia J. & Carlisle, Req Manchester Weree Ho V. Pleres Murfalo Grace Darling Boullens Santiago Gol
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