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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
2
Reported December 2 1899 outlines anthracite coal output and state charters for local companies, progress in stock subscriptions for a tin plate plant, and labor difficulties in the Schuylkill region. Includes detailed day’s makeup for Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad crews and passenger engine assignments.
The report notes a total for eleven months of 43 915 000 with December likely adding about 4 990 000 to bring the year’s actual total near the forecast.
L K Torbet seeks West Scranton subscriptions for a new tin plate mill promising to locate the industry if a target near 100000 dollars is met by June 1. About 174000 dollars worth of stock is already described or in sight, with further hopes from other sources if local funds fall short.
At the state department in Harrisburg yesterday charters were granted to The New Traders' Building and Loan Association West Scranton capital 31000000 Black Diamond Powder Company Scranton capital 50000 Lake Como Butter Manufacturing Company Lake Como Wayne County capital 1000
The final pillars are being removed at Buck Midge colliery near Shamokin. By year end the mine will be abandoned by the Philadelphia and Reading Company, ending its operations in that area.
Albert Roskelly of Hyde Park says years of back pain and kidney weakness improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes dull backache, restless nights, and low energy, noting relief after purchasing at Matthews Bros. Drug Store. Sold everywhere. Remember the name Dean's.
The Cortinant Excelsior collieries under Coal and Iron to A BD Hoberteon & Co will be abandoned at year end as surface coal is exhausted. G DB Markle & Co mine an underground slope at Buck Mountain vein increasing Highland No 5 output by about 000 tons per bus. Workforce shortages hit Wadenville New Minersville and Silver Creek Tine Hill shafts with 1400 and 400 more men needed respectively. Mt. Carmel reports a new six and a half foot counter Reliance vein No 1, while David W. Randall becomes engineer in charge of several Lyken Valley and related lines. The Musketeers crates go on sale tomorrow.
A report on evangelistic Bible study gatherings attracting many young men in mining villages. Denominations join with the Young Men's Christian Association to improve spiritual mental and physical welfare across towns and districts of the anthracite region. Pastors and business leaders back the movement and welcome YMCA workers.
Jacob D. Ferber of Monroe avenue and Miss Josephine Herrman were married at Mrs Elizabeth Herrmans home 629 Madison avenue. Rev P F Zizelman officiated at 12 40 PM. The bride wore a traveling gown and bouquet. sister Elizabeth attended. Groom Laula Roberts served as best man. A wedding dinner followed and the couple planned a bridal tour to New York Philadelphia and other places. The groom is deputy sheriff and a prominent Scranton Liederkranz member.
The Luzerne county Y M C A plans to broaden its reach to all anthracite coal counties. Three field staff conduct evangelistic Bible study and outreach with volunteers aiding daily. In 1899 over 15000 books were distributed and 1726 letters sent to mining villages. About 40000 people attended meetings and gatherings aimed at directing miners toward constructive paths.
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