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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1899

Page

7

Udy organizes memorial park fund drive in Carbondale

Richard Udy collects subscriptions for a new Mag and pole for Memorial and Municipal parks. The list shows diverse donors including local residents, the Israel Crane company, Evening Leader, Mills Brothers, and several individuals contributing amounts ranging from a few cents to a dollar. The fund drive proceeds as town events unfold with a church fair and a literary society meeting noted.

Richard Udy Httle Bnelehman F Reyonlds Frank Smith J. D. Day John Nilex Wo. Methaw A. G. Smith N. BE. May George A. Herbert Stuart John H. Thomas Frank Roommelmeyer J. J. Reigeluth PD A. Tingley William KR. Moon J. Borst Frank RB. Hurt Thomas R. Durfee The Israel Crane Company Evening Leader Mills Brothers John D. Nealon Lebeck & Corin D. W. Humphrey Dr. Fletcher Robert van Bergen J. B. Nicholson Friend R. A. Pethick P. ¥. Wiley H. A. Purple Maurice Watt Mia T. R. Lathrop M. D. Lathrop John E. Morgan W. KE. Kirby Harde Prank G. Stoutenger

Turkey raffles reduce holiday crowds and turkey scarcity

Last week the city held more turkey raffles than ever, cutting street scenes and leaving few wagons on Salem and Main. Farmers report turkeys bought weeks ago by raffle organizers, and the gambling spirit pushed fowl into short supply at meat markets.

Salem Avenue Main Street

Traction Company Workers Persist Through Wind and Rain

A large force of faithful Traction Company employees labored all day in wind and rain. Operations could be interrupted by a sudden freeze or storm, risking city street disruption if not completed.

Traction Company

The Children's Inning At Christmas Services

Special music was rendered in all churches yesterday despite bad weather and small congregations. The children present will have their inning tonight with Christmas exercises and gift presentations at all churches except Congregational. The Congregational celebration moves to tomorrow night at 7 20.

Christmas Plans and Local Social Notices

Lawrence and James Gerrity with Frank Missett of Schenectady will spend Christmas in the city. Mr and Mrs A W Corbin of Birket Street visit Sugquhanna relatives. The Devil's Auction played at the Grand Opera House to a large audience. De and Mrs T J Lamb of North Main Street spend Christmas in Wilkes Barre. Mrs T Robbins of Cemetery Street entertains her son B E Robbins ofTrosten. Mr and Mrs Charles Myers of Port Jervis visit G W Morris of Helmont Street. George Paul spends today with his parents in Oneonta.

Local election heats up in Jermany and Mayfield wards

Voter interest rises with names announced for school director posts in Third ward J W Girant seeks re election in Third ward A Battenberg aims for First ward nomination while Second ward residents back Blake for another term His re election bid follows strong approvals Knights of Pythias lodge officers named Chan elier commander Benjamin Morgans vice commander David Jenkins and others to be chosen Friday Also local notes: miner John Nestor injured in Glenwood colliery and various residents visiting relatives over Christmas season.

J. W. Girant KB. A. Battenberg Second Ward Blake Liberty Lodge Knights of Pythias Chanelier Benjamin Morgans David Jenkins David Thomas Samuel Waters Samuel Griffiths William Cudlip F. L. Depew Thomas Nipal KE. Rennie John Nestor Mayfield Glenwood W. L. Rogers Harford Busquehanna County Samuel Jenkins Nicholsow Bert Parks Third Street Evangelig Dunnett Methodiat Episcopal Church Ralph Rymer Wesleyan University Will Davis Howard University Washington, D. C

Hood's Sarsaparitia Pills Cure by Removing the Cause

An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparitia cures by removing the cause of disease and avoiding gripes, promising permanent relief. It markets Hood's Pills as non gripe medicine and notes a price of 25e for drugmiata.

Hood

Christmas Guests and Local Visits In Blakely Borough

Local residents host relatives over the holiday season with gatherings at several homes. Names include Roberts, Brundage, McKelvey, Wademan, Hughes, Guest, Barber, Tucker, Guard, Barrett, and Callender. Public schools close for a week of vacation. A J Lillibridge and others spend holidays with family. illnesses and visits noted among families and neighbors.

George Roberts F. D. Brundage FB. W. Day Wilkes- Barre L. F. Tucker Thompson George Guard Forest City Jay Barrett Depot Street William Allen Wilkes-Barre Conwell W. J. Guest Paul North Main Street South Main Street Diseph Coleman PD. J. Williams Waverly

Century Hose Company New Officers and Fair Day Events

Taylor notes the Century Hose Company No 2 elects officers led by President Filmer T Daniel and Vice President Thomas J Hughes. A fair at Weber's rink under Church of the Immaculate Conception auspices is announced along with football at Riverside grounds if weather allows. Funeral notices for John W Williams and Mrs Matthew McCarty are given with church services and local pallbearers listed.

New Hose Company Filmer T. Daniel Thomas J. Hughes Port Bewls Henry W. Howells John J. Scrivens Comer Davis George Evans Richard Tuberts Evan Davis Rexford Cardwell Charles Perry Century Hose Company No 2 Taylor Councr Chambers Taylor Dramatic Club Fdna Stone Pond Street Wilkes-Barre Riverside John W. Williams Forest Home Cemetery Evan Wiliams David Davies John Lewis Willam Roberts Mr. Griffiths Temple of Love Lodge No. 7 Tris Ivorites Bae Matthew McCarty Oak Street C. . Moanit Hyde Park Catholic Christmas Jones Edwardsville William M. Evans Bufalo N. C J. Jones North Main Street

Deafness Cure by Catarrh Remedy Advertised

An advertisement claims deafness results from an inflamed mucous tube Eustachian and offers a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness not cured by Mall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes mail order circulars from Pf J C Cilene y & Co Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best.

Mall Pf. J. Cileney & CO Toledo

Beyond Belief Testimony for Doan's Kidney Pills

Local reader Mrs Sarah Farrell of Hyde Park testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney trouble after years of pain and weakness. She credits the remedy with restoring strength and freeing her from a dire condition, noting her gratitude after using four boxes. Poster-Milburn Co. sells the pills nationwide.

Dhatany Towne Scranton Sarah Farrell Price Street Hyde Park Dean Matthew Tree Cod Joe Doan Frice Poster-Milburn Co Huffalo United Staterm

Galilean cantata to be presented by Avoca Presbyterian choir

The Avoca Presbyterian choir plans The Galilean a cantata prepared for weeks with Miss Sadie Oliver as plantar and Prof. Harry Harris leading. The town tidbits note visiting relatives, funeral of Matthew Farrell, and local issues including coal train crews, housing shortages, and a distant fire scare.

Lyceum Sets Night of Music Comedy and Piney Ridge Play

The Lyceum presents a night featuring shows by the Glee club mandolin and banjo ensembles with a Virginia theme and Manny Rice in a touring act. David Migvine stars in At Piney Ridge with Jack Rose played by Higgins and Clady Lane by Georgina Wrigton, in a strong ensemble production praised for intelligence and natural stage craft.

Lyceum David Migvine Piney Ridge Jack Rose Higgins Mountainger Ceortia Wrigton Clady Lane

Classified ads and notices from Scranton area paper

A dense block of advertising copy lists services and notices including real estate, employment, and professional listings. It mentions washing jobs, a girl seeking work, a young man seeking stenography work, and various lawyers and firms with offices in Scranton. It also notes local businesses and bands offering services and instruments.

Musketeers at Seecoum to Feature Grand Broadway Production

The Broadway theater brings Sydney Grundy’s new version of Duns wonderful story to Seecoum this afternoon with a refined plot that adds romance and human interest. The management touts a brilliant ensemble and the most magnificent attraction on the road this year as the public is invited to see the expansive, expensive spectacle in New York’s Broadway transposed to local stages.

Seecoum Sydney Grundy Duns Grundy New York

Elroy Stock Company to Present Two Plays atArimini Theater

The Elroy Stock Company, a popular Scranton repertoire troupe, opens a weeklong engagement at the Arimini Theatre with matinee show Friends and evening Saint of the Midnight Run. Tuesday night offers Northern Lights, presented at reduced admission in Beranten, with large advance sales indicating strong interest.

Elroy Stock Company Scranton AriMiemy Beranten

Obituary notices from Maillson Avenue residents

Obituary items include David and Frederick of Maillson Avenue and formerly MudInbure Pi who died yesterday after a long illness. Survived by wife mother and two brothers Wesley and Frank. Funeral arrangements announced. interment private in Dunmore cemetery. Also Mrs Dollie Harvey aged seven years old resident, died yesterday morning. survived by two sons Alfred and Joseph. Funeral tomorrow at noon private interment Cathedral cemetery. Margaret Gertrude daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Tale died after bronchitis then diphtheria. funeral Wednesday. Catherine Davis aged 2 died Saturday. funeral tomorrow afternoon from the house. Michael Borgin aged 28 died yesterday. survived by wife and four children. services at St Johns German Catholic Church. Burial at St Johns German Catholic Cemetery.

David & Frederick Maillson Avenue Mudinbure Wits M. Toeller Elete Wesley Frank Lackawanny Bode Masonic Lodge Lewistown Kim Port Church Inter Dollie Harvey Sovenrs Alfred Marve Wyremlings Avenue Alfred Joseph Trarvey Toros Manfacturers Too'clovek Teshforce Cathedral Ceme Tery Gertrude Andrew Tale Stone Avenue Catherine Davie William A Davis Acker Avenue Nellowne Maclork Washburn Street Michael Borgin Nis Heme Lusernestron Hile St. John's Melock Affternoon

C Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted as Mother's Help

An old advertisement touts C Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe nightly aid for mothers when a baby is awakened by a husky cough and labored breathing. It claims to soothe throat irritation and cure the cold, sold by Matthews Brow wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain Alldreuggists Matthews Brow

Musical Gossip and Mr Salter’s Modern Piano Teaching

Mr Sumner Salter succeeds Mr Jervis with Miss Jardenbergh as he mentors piano and organ studies in New York. He directs the West End Collegiate church music program, leads a strong choir with Mme Anita Rio and Mrs Katherine Bloodgood, and champions the Clavier piano method. His work with the Mardenboyzh School and association with A K Virgil links to advanced keyboard training. Dr Agnew’s Heart Cure is advertised as a swift remedy, promoted by Matthews Bros and W T Chork.

Sumner Saller Jervis Jardenbergh New York Hss Ap Crmraniat Martin Filter New York State Music Teachers’ Association Binghamton Salter American Guild of Organists,amody Musle West End Seventy-Seventh Street West End Avenue Mme Anita Rio Katherine Bloodgood Vontralio Metropolis A. K. Virwil Agnew Matthews Broo W. T. Chork

Telephone Manager Shot in Kansas City Ambush

Kansas City report says William H. Richard, manager of the local telephone exchange, was fatally wounded when two men waylaid him near his home. He was shot three times in the head, two bullets entering after he fell, and the assailants fled without attempting robbery. Police believe the attackers may have targeted another man.

Kansas City William H. Richard Stiehard

Mae Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Mae Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain diarrhea and wind colic in infants. It claims benefits for gums and overall soothing effect and urges readers to request Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup.

Mae Winslow Boftiens

Railroad Time Tables and Liberty Statue Mention Prompt

Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable notes express routes to New York and Philadelphia area points. Through tickets to all points east, south and west offered at low rates. operations under OLHAUSEN General Superintendent and BALDWIN General Passenger Agent.

New York Liberty Murnet N. BR South Perry Whitehail Strawt Sormater Neuwaerk Huttubeth Pithadetiitia Huet Reihichom Allentown Maueh Hunkaval Wihlte Haven Pyan Pittston and Wilkers Harre Washinton Woat Pothiehena Sundae Long Branch Geonn Grove Reading Lebanon Tekets Olhausen

Scranton Train Schedules From Delaware and Madson Nov Vth

Passenger timetable lists departures from Scranton to Carbondale Albany Honeydale New York Philadelphia and western points via Lehigh Valley and connections. Times include noon to evening runs with notes on direct express and arrivals for multiple destinations, ending with Pennsylvania routes and station authority at Beranton, Pa.

Del Lancia Western Scranton New York Sim Philadelphia Stroidsburg Hotokon Mhila- Pelee Emson Doe Omnes Stroudsburg Norta Lauiva Periion Buffalo Osewero Syracuse Etien Rion Lon Montrone Nichola Serititen Huffalo Ryricive Northumberland Msmouth Ra Ees Ors SR North Bloomeburg Diviston Beranton Delaware Madson Vth Carbandale Wi & Fo GS Albany Saratoga Montecat Boat New England Pointe Honeydale P. i Raitroad Witken-Pacre Bar Mbany Rarnatern Montreal Oorton New Mingland Poetite Nernek A. Athony N.Y Cross A. Beranton

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule and Parlor Car Services

Rail timetable from Scranton to Philadelphia New York with connections to Pottsville and Geneva includes Lehigh Valley trains 108 1.90 fare and parlor sleeping cars between Wilkes-Barre and New York. Pullman reservations available through Lackawanna Scranton agency.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Philadelht New York Aml Bor DO & HM BR OR Wille Hoven Martoten Pring Ein Pants Vin D. & H. Bom Potteville Hethichom Marriehum Ana TN & Te SS Rgdeals Tihacs Geneva W. BR Moohester Truffilo Binek Dlamind Et al Lehigh Wiliey WithoeBarre Bape Cua Len ' Tami Whyont Sonny Mac Paws Agt South Methioherm Pua Voytfeleote Pullman Lackawebedove Corte

Unclear OCR item from Erie and Weoming Valley region

Fragmentary OCR text from Erie and Weoming Valley mentions trains and times but lacks clear events or identifiable names. The readable bits reference New York, local trains, and a 20m time, with garbled words throughout.

Tungin New York Newhart Pointe Erie Urthye

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