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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1900

Page

8

Johnson resigns as master mechanic at Delaware and Hudson

William S. Johnson of Carbondale quits his post as master mechanic at Delaware and Hudson. The resignation shocks railroad circles and a replacement from outside the state is expected. Johnson may pursue other plans after two years of service. Engines are being sent west from Cliff Works as Dickson Works activity continues.

William BR. Johnson Carbondale Dickson Works Cliff Works Delaware and Hudson William S. Johnson Hhis Johnson J. Kt Slack Albany Delaware and Hudgon KE. Hettew

Dickson Works Busy With Large Draft Fan and Related Machinery

Dickson Works reports progress on a Dominion Coal Company large fan nearly finished and soon shipped. The 40 foot fan 510 feet wide, plus two 34 by 38 inch hoisting engines and four drum hoists headed to Canada. Also awaiting orders from D L W Rail Road and Metroplitan Electric Licht for similar units.

Dickson Works Dominion Coal Company Canada Tickson Works Renms Cangaila D., L. & W. Railroad Company Rice Dominion Providence T. 1.) Engineering Company Dickson Company Metropolitan Electric Licht Company New York

Anthracite Trade Remains Stable Despite Price Watch

Saward's Con Trade Journal notes a healthy anthracite market with fair prices and strong year to date tonnage. It warns that a September price rise could align current lists with year end expectations while encouraging dealers to maintain ample stock for the fall demand.

Saward's Con Trade Journal Thoece

Engines Ordered For St Louis and San Francisco Line

At the Cliff Works the Dickson Locomotive Works on Cliff Street reports rapid progress on a large order from the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. Eighteen freight engines were ordered and four have now been completed.

Dickson Locomotive Works Cliff Street St. Louis

Unclear item en route labeled No 504 for Kansas City division

Three units have shipped while the final unit emerged from the shops yesterday. The item numbered 504 is slated to be axed on the Kansans City division.

Kansans

Delaware Lackawanna and Western train roster notice

The list details the Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail roster for today including names and shift times for crews on passenger engines wildcats north and south. Notice assigns replacements for Thursday August 28 with EM Rine trainmaster listing J Doty and D Wallace crews in place of Ketcham and crew.

Carmody

Warhery construction advances at Mount Pleasant project site

General Superintendent E G Russell of the Lackawanna visited the site amid rapid progress on the new Warhery built by Mount Pleasant onal company. Buffalo capitalists G W Bessell W B Cutler and George W Adams met Scranton men in coal deal talks. Frannk G Wolfe oversees a trout lake water supply project at Reeder’s Monrot county. Lehigh Valley Coal Co shown at Paris Exposition winning first prize for No 40 shaft and breaker display. Fred Zerbey led exhibit in Hazleton.

Warhery Mount Pleasant New York Corporation Reeder’s Monrot County Trout Lake Water Supply Company A. C. Shafer F. H. Clemons Lehigh Valley Coal Co Coupany Cosn Company Fred Zerbey Hazleton

Miss Lillian Howells Weds Isaac J. Davis in Tayl or

Miss Lillian Howells and Isaac J. Davis unite in marriage at the Howells home on Main Street with Rev. H H Harris officiating. The bride wore white organdie and bouquets. best man was Evan Davis. Guests include numerous local families and friends. reception followed with many presents and well wishes for the couple. An excursion to Lake Ariel is announced for the Jr U A M group.

Wiliam G. Howells Main Street Lillian Idaac J. Davis H. H. Harris Calvary Baptist Church D. E. Jones Oliven Howells Evan Davis William G. Howells Edward &. Davis Inco’ Thivis W. C. Thomas John T. Griftfiths Jonh &, Evans and Airs B. O. Jones Edward J. Bivans H. HM. Hurri Bulllvin Mary J. Davis Martha Howells Parcel Susie M Thurria Edith Annie Gertruda Watkins Lydia Hoskins Maud Davis Henriette Harris Leah Evans Edith Powell Mary Griffiths Lizzie L. Davia Ella Jones Olwen Lenora Howells Annie Davis Rebecca Williame Dale Teinhardt Susie Harris Mary Harris Miss Metz Miss R Hara Sophia Thomas Ndith Howells Eva Davis Gertrude Thomas Mary J. Hughes Margaret Evans Lovidy Dunstone Sadie Richards Lizgzle Davis Gladys Samuels Gwen Davis Mary A. Berlvens Margaret Davis Susie Moses Emma Slade Mesare Adolph Irweider Elmer Davis W. J. Hoaktina T. Jones Isaac Thomas Fred Winslow Lake Ariel the Jr Taylor Misa Edith Rogers Union Street Binghamton N. Y

Railroads Announce Grange Picnic Travel from Williams Grove

The Pennsylvan ia Railroad issues excursion tickets for the Twenty Seventh Inter State Grange Picnic Exhibition at Williams Grove Pa from August 25 to September 1. Tickets good for round trip at one fare from key stations including Elant Liberty Bryan Mawr Stanley Latherville and Waterford area divisions. inquire at ticket agents for service details and rates.

Williams’ Grove Pennsylvania Railroad Company Elant Liberty Bryan Mawr Northern Central Railway Stanley Put Latherville Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Waterford

Railroad Sale Tickets Scranton to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko

Central Railroad of New Jersey offers round trip tickets from Scranton to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko for adults at 1.00, children free, valid only on a special 7:00 a.m. departure from Scranton and a 4:30 p.m. return from Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko, on Sunday August 26.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko

Parlor City Excursion From Scranton to Binghamton

The Tackawanna railway offers a round trip for 1.00 to visit Roas Park on Sunday August 2. Speedl train departs Scranton early morning with return from Binghamton at 1 40 p m. Traction Co. provides ample streetcar service to Roas Park to assure a full day outing.

Tackawanna Railroad Scranton Binghamton The Traction Company Roas Park

G A R Encampment Delegates Travel Plans

Representatives to the G A R National Encampment will travel from Scranton to Chicago aboard the Lackawanna Railroad. Departure August 26 at 6 48 p m arrival Chicago August 27 at 6 25 p m. Round trip fare 17 with sleeping cars and return extension option to September 26 for 50 cents.

Chiccago Til G. A. R. Natonal Chicago Scranton Lackawanna Railroad

New York State Fair Ticket Offer From Lackawanna Line

Lackawanna railroad agents offer round trip tickets to Syracuse for the New York State Fair priced at 2.50. Tickets available for sale and travel August 5th and 6th with return valid up to August 20th.

New York State Fair Syracuse N.Y Lackawanna Railroad

Lackawanna excursion tickets to Detroit for Knights at Pythias

The Lackawanna Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Detroit Michigan for the Heconnt Biennial Conclave Knights of Pythias at $3.00. Tickets go from August 25 to 27, inclusive, good to return until September 5, with a fifty cent extension possible to September 14 if paid.

Lackawanna Railroad Detroit Mtch Knights of Pythias

Railroad Fare Offer for 1900 Tours from Chicago

On the first and third Tuesdays each month in 1900 travelers could start in Chicago and tour via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway to many western states with a round trip fare plus two lollire. The offer spans many destinations including North and South Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Oregon Washington and more with 21 day validity. For details contact W E Howell or John R Potts at listed New York and Williamsport addresses.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul North Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Cish Nebraska Oregon Washington Bool W. EL Howell G. BK Brodway New York John RR. Pott William Street Williamsport

Special excursion tickets to South Dakota and Wyoming offered

From Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway on August 21 September 4 and ith to Deadwood Spear field Rapid City and Custer 8 D and to Casper and Sheridan Wyoming at one fare plus 2 for the round trip Good to return until October Set Stop overs allowed west of Omaha for further information call or address W S Howell G Jhl PLA 151 Broadway New York or John BR Pott PLA 4186 William St Williamsport Pa

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ith Deadwood Spearfield Rapid City Custer Casper Sheridan Wyo Omaha Howell G. Jh Broadway New York John BR. Pott D. Pla William St Williamsport

Special excursion tickets to Denver and Utah rail routes

Colorado and Utah excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood City and Ogden Utah offered by St Paul railway on August 2 September 4 and 7 1900 at a round trip fare of two dollars. Gem to return with October List 100. For more information contact W S Howell Broadway New York or Jno FR Pott.

Denver Colorado Springs Publo Glenwood City Ogden Utah Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Gem Howell G. BP Broadway New York Jno FR. Pott

Sully Presents The Roman Pantheon At The Academy

The article notes prominent actor Sully Leno shaping a unified acting company for the upcoming production. Manager Elroy secured a novelty act to delight patrons, with a new feature called The Roman Pantheon premiering this week in Trenton New Jersey. It includes marvelous acrobatic and comic acts before the main play and shows at 8 and 2. The Kiteye company begins a one week engagement at the Academy of Music next Monday with A Dance Woman.

Audienion Sally Leno Letore Fina Sully Giee Meee Elroy Corettiing Trenton N. d Kiteyecompangy Academy of Muele Danone

Pittshire Regents and Major League Battery Notes

Fragmented OCR lists players and pairings across several cities including New York St Louis and Philadelphia. Mentions Raltevies Stott Meta Lewver Zimmer Crapkre Snyiler and others with several score-like annotations and team pairings. The jumbled text appears as a sports wire summary or box score snippet with multiple line items and incomplete names.

AY Pittshiure R. Fh Chirinmati Dhoohorons H mM Pitteliirg Raltevies—Stott Kahewated Meta Lewver Zimmer Crapkre Snyiler

Population announcments amid comet talk in three cities

Washington reports Cer lan Tiel and Colombed populations with totals for Janel and Tolodi comparing against prior figures. Estimates show 239,708 against COIS fm DO and 1,004 in 2800, plus Columbus at 190,500 with an implied 700 gain and high percentage figures.

Washington Cerlan Tiel Colombed Tuleau Columbus Araiial &S

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