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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1899

Page

7

Carbondale Council Advances Water Rate Ordinance

In regular session last evening the council introduced an ordinance by G F Swigert to cut water rates for the Consolidated Water Supply company. Rentals stay near those of Cryanal Lake and about half of the current Teleplane company charges. the franchise ordinance for Carbondale Teleplane company received first and second readings.

G. F. Swigert Consolidated Water Supply Company Cryanal Lake Company Carbondale Teleplane Company

City water opinion to be released next week at opera house

Judge Rhone has issued a favorable opinion on municipal water possibilities. The exact plan remains undecided. A meeting at the opera house will invite all interested parties, with Judge Rhone in attendance to answer questions. The public release is planned for next week.

Rhone Judge Rhone

Carbondale cycle club relocates after fire at Watt house

The Carbondale Cycle club voted to move from the Watt house on Lincoln Avenue damaged by fire to the Van Berren residence on North Church Street. The lease terms imply Mr Watt is favored. Insurance owed the club is 406 instead of 200,000 as previously stated.

Carbondale Cycle Club Watt Lincoln Avenue van Berben North Church Stroet

Hendrick Lodge Elects Officers in Railroad Union

E. E. Hendrick lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen elected officers in the Odd Fellows building on South Church Street Sunday afternoon. Muster J. Milligan was named vice-master, J. Thomas financier, P. J. Dockerty secretary, KE. A. Wonnacott journal agent, and J. Quinn assigned to another post.

E. E. Hendrick Brotherhood of Railroad Odd Fellowes South Church Street J. Milligan J. Thomas P. J. Dockerty KE. A. Wonnacott J. Quinn

Local Socials and Arts Notes Highlight Weekly City Scene

Mr and Mrs C Alexander hosted Miss Mina Howell from Port Jervis New York. L A Burdick of Jermyn visited friends in the city yesterday. Side Tracked played to a mixed audience at the Grand Opera house last night. Invitations issued by Frances and Renn Daley for Himbel tens afternoons. Harry Carr visited relatives and returns to Philadelphia. Mrs J J Forbes visits her son in New York City. Andrew Wyne returns from Albany New York. A one ton fire bell was placed in the Municipal building tower yesterday.

C. Alexander Cemetery Street Mina Howell Port Jervis A. Burdick Jermyn Grand Opera House Frances and Renn Daley Washington Street Harry Carr Philadelphia J. J. Forbes New York City Andrew Wyne Albany

Baptist Young People to Open Meeting at Susquehanna Street Church

The Baptist Young People's union at Susquehanna Street Baptist church plans an opening meet this evening at 7 50 o'clock. The committee of Luther Laws Isaac D Griffitts and Miss Phebe James organized a fine program with Prof J I Hughes of Scranton and Thenme T Edwards of Wilkes Barre to give addresses. All ages invited and expected to attend. It promises to be a rousing affair. Prof T W Watkins to direct music. Miss Dorothy Lewis with a chorus will perform In the Heart of the Jace Rideo at Father Mathew opera house Thursday night. Dr W L VanBuskirk left for Philadelphia to stay until Saturday. Miss Een Poland of Carbondale visiting May Ferguson. Mrs J J Manning and Miss Belva Taylor visiting relatives at South Gibson. Rev J Ro Allis and family left for Oswego N Y where Mr Ellis has accepted charge of a Baptist church. There are several cases of scarlet fever in town. Mrs Thomas Sally of Providence visiting relatives here has returned home. Misses Zula Loftus and Nellie Ryan of Scranton spent Sunday with Miss Mamie Rogan. David Evans of Hyde Park spent Sunday with Mrs John M Evans on Lackawanna street.

Baptist Young People’s Union Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Luther Laws Griffits Misa Phebe James Haus J. i, Hughes Scranton Thenme T. Edwards Wilkes-Barre T. W. Watkines Misa Dorothy Lewis Jace Rideo Father Mathew Opera House W. L. VanBuskirk Philadelphia Een Poland Carbondale May Ferguson J. J. Manning Belva Taylor South Gibson J. Ro Allis Zula Loftus Neilie Ryan Mire Mamie Rogan David Evans Hyde Park John M. Evans Lackawanna Street

Campaigning Captain Dennison Endorses Remedy in Africa

Under date November 4, 1897 from Vryburg Bechuanaland Captain C G Dennison presents Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as beneficial for his bowel trouble and that of his men. Sold by all druggists Matthew Broe wholesale and retail agents.

Africa C. G. Dennison Galishe Vryburg Bechunaland Matthew Broe Agts

Peck Lumber President Dies on Business Trip to Cross Forks

Mr. J. D. Peck, president of Peck Lumber Manufacturing, departed yesterday for the company’s sawmill at Cross Forks, Potter County, while Mr. A. A. Ayers, great senior saga-

J. D. Peck Peck Lumber Manufacturing Company Cross Forks Potter County A. A. Ayers

Community Notes From City Briefs Of Last Night

Improved Order of Red Men members Jugt returned from Owatta tribe Great Bend visit. Ayers paid official visit to Wanetah tribe Minera Mille. Baptist bazaar last week grossed over 250 dollars. James Kennedy of Olyphant was not in town yesterday. Cornell held regular session last evening. Mr and Mrs Briggs hosted Factoryville relatives Sunday. Theodore Dikeman returned Saturday from Suequehanna visit.

Haa Jugt Great Bend Ayers Minera Mille Baptist Church James Kennedy Olyphant Cornell A. Briggs Kuesta Factoryville Theodore Dikeman Suequehanna

Mayfield Council Meeting and Local Notices

The Mayfield borough council met in regular session last evening with debate over a mandamus suit and the bookkeeper's report. A committee investigated a water plug on the hill and a plan to address a $1,406.24 treasury shortage and seven $100 bonds redeemed in July. The death of Mrs. James Tighe and funeral arrangements are noted, along with small items on the ex-treasurer and street work.

Mayfield Daley Shakte William Edmunds James Harris Gallagher Blyth BE. F. Edmunds Bergan Edwards Blyth and Harris Counciman Harris BL Edmunds E. F. Edmunds Council Kohnetan EK. F. Edmunds Jioundy Wigh Bhraundeburg Normal School Justice of the Peace

Night school attendance noted and bills approved by board

A regular school board meeting reported visiting night schools with an average attendance around 115 and near perfect order. Bills approved included several committee payments, light and freight costs, and books. Holiday vacation for night and day schools set from December 2 to January 4.

McAndrew Stesion Henry Proper T. J. Klebs P. J. O'Mourie Henry Revels M. W. Loftus Crescent Electric Company T. C. Cummings Delaware and Hudson Werner Book Company Dee

World Famous Tonic Promises Health from Mariana Wine

World famous tonic touted to prevent waste aid digestion and brace body brain and nerves. Claims numerous testimonials from eminent people and urges readers to obtain Mariana Wine through Marinal & Co New York with a premium book of engravings of emperors empresses princes and cardinals for those who write.

Mariana Marinal & Co W.th St New York

Theatrical Review of The Village Post Master at Lyceum

A wholesome rural drama staged at the Lyceum drew a large audience who praised its faithful portrayal of village life. The second act featured a donation party and quadrille dancing led by a skilled Adirondack musician, while the third act added a working thrashing machine to reinforce farm life scenes. The production carried through a conventional but engaging plot aided by strong performances.

Lyceum Slill Muele Adirondack

Shea's Company Opens With The Man-o-War's Man

Archie Boyd leads a strong troupe including Henry Kean Frank Lyman and Charlotte Deane in a premiere at the Academy of Music. Thomas Shea portrays Captain Jack Conway in The Man-o-War's Man to wide applause with plans to repeat today and present Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde tonight.

Academy of Music Venra Thomas Shea Jack Conway New Orleans Mr. Shea Henry ‘Testa James J. Cassady Alfred Rumble Teresa Deagle Charlotte Burkett Leslie Haskell Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Four Nelson Sisters Star Gaiety Engagement in London Belles Act

The Rose Sy dell's London Belles open a three day run at the Gaiety with acrobatic feats by the Nelson sisters praised as unmatched in the city. The bill also features Hilton Brothers jugglers Shepp and Lee Buck and Wing dancers O Rourke and Burnette and sketch artists Shattuck and Bernard. The program begins with Cafe de la Amerique and ends with The Snapper burlesque. Performances continue today and tomorrow both afternoon and evening.

Rose Sydell London Cafe de la Amerique

Courted Into Court at Lyceum Airing Next Weekends

The Lyceum theater presents Courted Into Court by John J. McNally with Clifford and Truth starring Maud Huth and an strong company. Clifford dances and sings in a lively routine while Maud Huth charms audiences in this lively farce. Marie Corelli's The Sorrows of Satan is adapted for the stage and will be shown in addition with a special Saturday matinee.

Lyceum Theater John J. McNally Clifford Truth Maud Huth Billy Clifford Treggle Sousa Oscar Dane John Price Eugene Wiener Howard Lang R. J. Moye John H. McCauley Nellie V. Nichols Vera King May Olliger Pearl Ridings Beatrice World Marie Peterman Wilmi (. Gilmore Muttle George Marie Corelli Satan Rupert of Hentzau Lyceum

Local Socials and Health Ad on Catarrh Cure

Special to the Scranton Tribune notes visitors and residents: families from Towanda Elmira Sayre Monroe Town Meshoppen Tunkhannock Stevensville and Franklin visit townsfolk during Thanksgiving period. Also an advertisement touts Mall's Catarrh Cure promising cure for deafness caused by catarrh with a money-back offer and instructions to send for circulars.

Help Wanted Classified Fragments and Notices

A jumble of small classified notices seeking a bookkeeper cashier teacher and general help. Ads mention a quarter to three hours daily bookkeeping, a middle aged man seeking an accountant post, and various contact addresses like Washington avenue Burnner avenue Penn avenue and Beranton postoffice.

Cantleman Powitivn Oe John Corwell Beranton Postoffice

Beet Fest 1 Time Table From Scranton to New York

Train schedule notes departures from Scranton for New York with intermediate stops and arrival times. Outbound trains leave at 7 00 a m and 268 p m reaching Flowley and local points. return trains arrive at 9 00 m and 2 26 p m and 6 10 p m.

Scranton Philadelphia New York D. & Wrr D. & Hi RR White Haven Bameton W LR. R Bethlehem Easton Reading Harerisburg Prigrage D. & Wlr. RR Moms Ion Tunkhanock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Peace Rockeeter Buffalo Niagara Falls Chivaco All Points Wert Jack Ditmond Pullman Lackawanns Ave Vewhurah Alee Flowley Local Pointe Sa. m

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