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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1899

Page

7

Mrs H G Baker Dies in Carbondale at 33

Mrs H G Baker aged 33 died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock in Carbondale after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Vannan and resided in the city all her life. Survived by her parents two sisters Mrs Jerkine of Carbondale and Mrs Gee Taylor of Salem Massachusetts. She was not a Presbyterian.

H. G. Baker Aannier Peccased Thomas Vannan Presbyterian Church Hiesides

Jermyn and Mayfield Exhibition and Local Notices

David Dunn of South Main street excelled at the Wilkes-Barre poultry show with ten first prizes, two seconds, and a bantam special from thirteen exhibits. A pigeon shooting on the East Side drew a large crowd despite cold weather, Nelson Cole winning first money with five straight thirds. The article also notes the approaching wedding of John J. Martin to Matty Bloomer, local social visits, homecomings from Ohio and Colorado, a Third Ward council candidate, church Christmas events, and letters from Klondike-bound sons.

David Dunn South Main Street Wilkes-Barre Dunn Nelson Cole Cuth Chesterfield Jake van Sickle Edward Phillips John J. Martin Misa Matty Bloomer Patrick Bloomer East Side Sacred Heart Church John Davitt Mayfield Eurtila Hemelright Menry John Mellow Bicon Street J. L. Crawford Scranton George T. Pletcher Mamie Lackawanna W. T. Roberts Thomas Roberts Joseph T. Roberts Second Street Thomas Morgan Ohio William Vercoe Fourth Street Colorado Patrick McGovern Ltreet St. James W.T. Roberts Main Street Pronk Harber John Maynard Charles George Klondike

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Oth ers Why Not You

A customer testimonial from Manchester New Hampshire states a wife with a nine year lame shoulder found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The letter notes prior medicines failed and mentions sale through Matthew Bros. and general druggists.

Chamberlain Adolph I. Millett Manchester N. H Matthew Bros

St Patrick’s church fair opens in Father Mathew hall

Olyphant reports the St Patrick’s church fair opening in Father Mathew hall with flag bunting and decorated booths for prize chancing. Rev Father McCallen of Baltimore lectured to a large crowd hosted by Rev 2 Murphy and the fair continues through the week admission ten cents. Christmas tree exercises at the Presbyterian church followed a children’s program under Rev Owen James with gifts and candy for all.

St. Patrick's Church Father Mathew Father McCallen Baltimore J. Murphy Presbyterian Church Qwen Tames Austin Benseoter

Local visits noted in Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre

Mrs J H Price and children of Elmira stay with Mrs Jennie Voyle in Lackawanna street. Mrs John Walkingshaw of Wilkes-Barre visits her parents here. Mrs J C Symons and daughter May Symons from Carbondale visit Mrs Co Lewaley. Mathew Mackey and son spend yesterday with relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Lay Farrell, recently in Newburg for three months, returns. Mrs J W Stevenson of Providence called on friends here.

Carbondale J. H. Price Elmira Jennie Voyle Lackawanna Street John Walkingshaw Wilkes- Barre J. C. Symons Misa May Symons Mra Co Lewaley Mathew Mackey Wilkes-Barre Lay Farrell Newburg J. W. Stevenson Providenge

Taylor Alumnus defeat Gendall team in Riverside football clash

Taylor Alumnus, led by W. Stone, beat F. Gendall's eleven 11 to 0 in two 25 minute halves at Riverside field. R. Gendall ran for a touchdown and Kicked, while Gendall added a long kickoff. Crowd of nearly 500 watched in cold weather.

Riverside Taylor F. Gendal F. Gendall W. Stone M. Glynn A. Bowen Gendall R. Gendall Stone Howells Alumnis Stone Carr J. Evans Alumnia Griffiths Gertrude Watkins Peckville W. W. Watkins Grove Street Weber Emerson Db. Owen New York Life Foreman W. B. Owen North Taylor George Rolter Bloomsburg Susie Harris Maton Street Edith Powell Plymouth Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association Scranton Arthur Powell John G. Price Ridge Street

The Misplaced Roommate at the Hotel Mixup

A drummer recalls renting a room and discovering a stranger reading a paper in his bureau. The intruder mistook a door number for his own and, after a tense exchange, apologized as the true owner explained the mix up.

Holt Jeffries

Unique Iron Mine on Bell Island Newfoundland

A historic feature article describes the Dominion Iron and Steel Company led by H. M. Whitney. It notes Bell Island iron ore deposits as the world’s only true open bed deposit, with a 20 million dollar capitalization and plans to produce 2500 tons daily and ramp output toward ten thousand tons monthly while converting ore to steel.

Bellisland Newfoundland Dominion Iron and Steel Company H. M. Whitney Boston Ferrana Steel Company New Glasgow Nova Scotia Cape Breton Coal Company Cape Breton Sidney Tron Bell Teland Whitney Syndicate New York Journal Whitney Company Shipmyer Bopt Thie

The Musketeers At Lyceum Thrills Scranton Audiences

The Lyceum staged Sydney Grundy’s The Musketeers with Jimes O’Neill as DArtagnan and Nora O’Brien as Anne of Austria before full houses in the afternoon and evening. The production featured lavish sets, a four scene tableau design, and strong company performances including Maude Odell and Edmund Breese.

the Musketeers Lyceum Elroy Stock Company Academy—American Gaiety Girls Gaiety Theater Sydney Grunty Dumas Jimes O'Neill I’ Artagnan Grundy Gilamonde Scranton Mrr Neiil Gascony Paris Mr. O'Neil Dartagnan Mr. O'Neill D'Artagnan Salvini Nora O' Brien Anne Maude Odell Jefferson D Lloyd John W. Thompson Mark Emlsworth Edmund Breese Cardinal Hichetlou

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endorsed Worldwide

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year boon for mothers and teething children. It claims relief from pain and wind colic, urging buyers to ask for the exact name and pay twenty five cents per bottle.

Elroy Brebk Company Opens at Academy of Music With Friends

The Elroy Brebk troupe opened at the Academy of Music presenting Friends featuring J. Frank Burke and Minnie Stanley with Robert Harris and Robert T. Parkinson as specialty comedians. A strong production of The Land of the Midnight Sun followed, praised by audiences and to be repeated this afternoon. Torace Clarke showcased specialties and tonight the company plans Northern Lights.

Elroy Brebk Academy of Music J. Frank Burke Minnie Stanley Robert Harris Robert T. Parkinson Scento Torace Clarke

Gaiety Girls Perform Three Shows At Gaiety Theatre

Yesterday the American Gaiety Girls presented three performances at the Gaiety with large audiences. The midday and two evening shows drew crowded houses and even the landing room was filled. The program opens with a burlesque number.

Local Advertising and Professional Notices in Scranton

The page lists rental and sale ads, service providers, and legal notices. It mentions five cent insertions for ads, free situations wanted, and a wide range of professionals including attorneys, doctors, and merchants in Scranton Pennsylvania with shop addresses and contact lines. The collage includes names like Mears building, Washington avenue, and multiple law firms.

Bencit All

At Piney Ridge at Lyceum tonight a dramatic clash of wealth and race

The Lyceum presents At Piney Ridge a sensational Tennessee drama about a rich mountaineer accused of mixed blood on his wedding eve. A baby swap reveals an octoroon child of a master, driving plot twists. Cast includes Georgia Waldron Walton Horton Maude Davis Sackett Virginia Tracy and more with grand scenery and strong supporting company. Penny Rice leads as a Wall Street poised heroine with a New York troupe creating lively farce and intrigue. Miss Rice also stars in A Wonderful Woman Thursday.

Abe de Trevail Court de la Fere Anne Anne de Proull Miladi Cardinal Richelieu Count de la Fere Athos D'Artaignan Gascorny Parle D' Artagnan Miladh Inne Mild Lye Buckingham King Lets Rich Lied Louis Sie Jewink Bruckingham England D'Ariatian Portus Arunia Witton Radeon Rieheliou Milaul Aml LY Artagnon Constanes Piney Ridge Lyceum Tennessee Mountains Mr. Higains Georgia Waldron Walton , Horton Jive Maude Davis Benn Sackett Virginia Tracy Melle Gaffney George JD. Baker Marie Kinzu Charles C. Bartling Polly Perkins Henry Stockton Penny Rice Wall Street Mini Rice New York Players McEnery Miss Rice

Columbia Glee Mandolin and Banjo Clubs To Perform

The Columbia Glee, Mandolin and Banjo clubs, with experienced concert artists, will perform at the Lyceum in Scranton on Wednesday evening after a year of hard work since October. The glee quartet and mandolin double quartet are near perfect and well received in New York and along the Christmas tour.

Columbia Glee Scranton New York New York City Lyceum

New Jersey Central Railroad Time Tables and Services

Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists trains to New York Newark Elizabeth Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and other points. Services include connections to Pittsburgh Wilkes Barre Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove and Lebanon Harrisburg with through tickets at station. management by J H Olmaben and H P Baldwin.

Borantor New York Newark Elizabeth Mulatetrhin Enaton Tiethiehem Allentown Mauchhink White Mayen Pittetan Wilkes-firre Baltimore Washington Lapbmm Lebanon Hurriahure Pottaville Fort Olmauben Gen. Bupt Baldwin Paw Agt

Train Schedules From Scranton to Carbondale and Points West

Train times listed for Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal and New England points via Lehigh Valley and private lines. Evening and late night departures include Honexdale Wilko Marre Tarem and Diamond Express routes. Officials note lowest rates to all United States and Canada points.

Bercanton Cabhondale Albany Saratega Montreal Tosip New England Honexdale Mis New York Hiladelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Wien Wack Pinmona Pe Trivate Western Point Tehigh Valle Mit Carbondale North Wilko Marre Pont Tar Ras Tarem Tor Corbendale Willie Puire Saratoen Tineten New Engin

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Serve Northeastern Routes

Railroad timetable notice details multiple LV routes from Wilkes-Barre to New York and Philadelphia including Diamond Express services. It lists departures via Ty, D H R, and W R lines with destinations such as Scranton White Haven Towanda Geneva and Rochester. The notice names city offices in Wilkes-Barre and New York for tickets from Lackawanna to Beranton and related intercity connections.

Philadelphia New York Dh & Hor Geneva South Hebiohem Lackawanen Ove Beranton

Train leaves Stratton for New York in 1894

The item notes a train journey from Stratton to New York in 1894 with a stop at Scranton showing times around 12 pm and 8 40 pm. Readable names include Cor Mawley and Helerafirod.

Lacka South Levy Scranton New York Philadelphia Stroudsburm Io Oewero Syracure Allen LS Bom Monttone Nicholson Teoffate Nantimak Northumberland Plym Bloomsburg Mert Mth Stratton

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