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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
2
John P. Roach Dies After Injury at Wilson Creek Mine
John B. Roach died at 2 p.m. in Emergency hospital from injuries sustained in a mining incident at Wilson Creek Mine. The 40 year old Ireland native resided in Carbondale for about eighteen years after emigrating from England, and was a member of the Delaware Hudson Key Fund and Court Daniel O Connell Foresters of America. He leaves a wife and four children Margaret Elizabeth Catherine Leo, plus his mother in Ireland and siblings Michael Thomas Mary Ann Catherine. Interment likely at St Rose's cemetery with funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Roach
Tribune
Mr. Roach
Ireland
England
Carbondale
Wilson Creek
Delaund Hudson Key Fund
Daniel O'Connell
Foresters of America
Ele
Withers
Roach
Margaret
Eizabeth
Catherine
Leo
Michael
Thomas
Mary
Ann
St. Rose's Cemetery
Germania Christmas Jubilee At Main Street Hall
The Germania Singing society held a well attended Christmas celebration at its Main street hall on Wednesday evening. Children led a candy box gift parade near a decorated tree while Prof. Saft of Scranton directed songs and music for dances. Only society members and a few guests were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Singing Society
Main Street
Singing Club
Prof
Saft
Scranton
Germania Society
Fell township road improvements praised as Scheck ends term
The Fell township stone crusher moved from Fallbrook road to Simpson as Supervisor Joe Scheck shifts road work. His term expires in February and he is not a candidate for re election. Voters lament the impact on the wood roads as Mor Scheck’s tenure brought extensive improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Township
Fallbrook Road
Simpson
Joe Scheck
Scheck
Mor Scheck
Germania Society Masquerade Ball Promises Notable Make up
The Germania Singing society plans its annual masquerade ball on the 17th of next month with a prize for the most original make up. Organizers expect strong attendance and various special features to draw the citys youth to the event.
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Germania Singing Society
Germiania
Stools and chairs burned at locomotive shops
Workers arrived Monday to find all stools and chairs at the locomotive shops burned. The new master mechanic enforces a policy with the phrase No loafing on jobs.
Out-of-town Parties Move to Rent Elbrecht Store
Out-of-town groups negotiate for the Elbrecht store on North Main Street and plan to open a general store sometime in January.
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Elbrecht
North Main Street
Vaccinators to Be Put at Work In East Cities
Smallpox prevalence in large eastern cities prompts the focal board of health to enforce vaccination measures. Officials aim to curb spread by deploying vaccinators to target high risk populations and streets.
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Focal Board of Health
Board to Enforce Immunization Law Next Month
The board has long considered vaccination for disease prevention and will take definite steps to enforce the law in relevant cases starting early next month. The move signals a firm stance on compliance and public health.
Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand shines with new dress
Will present the famous extravaganza Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand on Monday evening. The revival is praised for a bright new dress and favorable advantages. The company is said to be the strongest yet with healthy family appeal, strong music ballet and vivid pictorials.
Surgeon Performs Neck Abscess Operation at Private Hospital
Dr. John Kelly operated yesterday on Dominick Killoon of Brooklyn Street for a neck abscess at Dr. Wheeler's private hospital. A one and a half inch incision released a large amount of pus and halted swelling that could have suffocated the windpipe if untreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Dominick Killoon
Brooklyn Street
Dr. Wheeler
Burke's Vaudeville to Open New Year at the Grand
Burke's Vaudeville Company with success in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre will debut at the Grand on New Year's Day for two performances. If approved locally Burke and Chase will expand their circuit bringing high class talent. Headlining acts include Joe Art, Carrie De Mar in The Quiet Mr. Gay, alongside Henri French and twenty other high salaried performers.
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Burke
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
the Grand
Burke & Chase
Joe Art
Carrie de Mar
Mr. Gay
Henri French
Erie Railroad Excursion to New York for Century Celebration
Beginning Monday the Erie railroad will run a special three day excursion to New York to observe the arrival of the twentieth century. A chorus of wolves will greet the New Year with songs and fireworks as the metropolis hosts grand illuminations and public jubilation. The train departs at 0:00 a.m. and returns by January 2, with round trip fare set at one dollar.
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Erie Railroad
New York
Funeral for Frances Karl Sick with Diphtheria at Forty second Street
The funeral was held yesterday for Frances Karl who died of diphtheria at her mother's home on Forty second street the third death in six weeks. Interment followed at St Hose cemetery. A sister at the same home lies in grave danger from the same disease. The community expresses deep sympathy for Mrs Karl amid her losses.
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Frances Karl
Forty-second Street
St. Hose Cemetery
Mrs. Karl
Eureka Chapter and Fraternal Groups Gather at Local Events
Eureka chapter No 179 Royal Arch Masons meets with Junior Order and companions of the forest. poor board duties noted. American Legion of Honor hosts cantata at the Methodist Church with participation from local groups.
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Eureka
Royal Arch Masons
American Mechanics
Companions of the Forest
Poor Board
American Legion of Honor
Methodist Church
Quiet wedding at St Rose church in city
A quiet wedding occurred at St Rose church on Wednesday morning at 6 o clock. Misa Katie Barrett and Michael McGowan, both residents of the city, were the contracting parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Church
Misa Katie Barrett
Michael McGowan
Newly Elected Officers Installed at Carbondale Lodge
Carbondale lodge No. 249 Free and Accepted Masons held their installation at the Masonic temple with Wor shipful master G. Frank Couch and officers W J Baker Eugene Hudson S A McMullen H B Wilbur named. Past Master W W Fletcher presided as installing officer. Visitors from Jermyn Forest City and Uniondale attended followed by a turkey supper and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Masonic Temple
G. Frank Couch
W. J. Baker
Eugene Hudson
S. A. McMullen
H. B. Wilbur
W. W. Fletcher
Jermyn
Forest City
Uniondale
Davies Post to Install Officers at January Meeting
The next regular meeting night for Davies post is Wednesday January 9 1901. Officers elected for the year will be installed in a public ceremony at the post hall starting with a 7 o'clock business session followed by a guards passage. Invitations extend to Camp 188 Sons of Veterans Woman's Relief corps Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and all veterans including family connections and non members. Refreshments will be served by the Women's Relief corps.
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Davies Post
Sons of Veterans, Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Post Davies
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Temperance Choose Officers
The election of officers of the Order of Sons of Temperance took place on Wednesday evening, resulting as follows: Worthy patriarch W. Clark past worthy patriarch M. Q. Abbey worthy associate Miss Nettle Haley recording scribe Miss Lulu Foster assistant recording scribe Miss Olga Stephens financial scribe John Haley treasurer Mrs M. Abbey chaplain James Stephens conductor Miss Isabelle Stanton assistant conductor William Stephens inside sentinel Charles Snediker outside sentinel Arthur Stephens trustee William Clark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Sons of Temperance
Worthy
W. Clark
M.Q. Abbey
Nettle Haley
Lulu Foster
Olga Stephens
John Haley
M. ©. Abbey
James Stephens
Isabelle Stanton
William Stephens
Inside Sentinel
Charles Snediker
Outside Sentinel
Arthur Stephens
William Clark
Christmas at the Hospital Dinner Aid
The Emergency hospital received a Christmas dinner aid including five pies, one cake, two loaves of bread, eleven cans of preserves, three dozen buns from Congregational church and ten dollars from the Roman Catholic church. Contributors include Mrs. C. R. Manville, Mrs. Rollin Manville, Miss A. and L. Morss, Mrs. Charles W. Perkins, Mrs. W. N. Brons on, Mrs. J. L. Niles, Mrs. Thomas Coughlin, John Mohrs, Mrs. Hiller, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Rettew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
C. R. Manville
Rollin Manville
A. and
L. Morss
Charles W. Perkins
W. N. Bronson
Striking traction men to attend union president funeral
The Ontario and Western train will carry Carbondale's striking traction men to Scranton for the funeral of union president James P. Collins at seven this morning. Yesterday a merchant subscription began to cover strike expenses, with over 30 Carbondale men involved and receiving support so far.
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Scranton
Ontario and Western
James P. Collins
Carbondale
Uncalled letters at Carbondale Post Office December 27
List of uncalled names includes W. Carroll F. Carden John Ham Leonard Neal James Washburn John Smith Miss L. Walker Mrs. Charles Don Mrs. Ora E. Peck Mrs. James Muldowney Laverne Snyder and foreign Jacob Moudel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
W. ©. Carroll
F. Carden
John Ham
Leonard Neal
James Washburn
John Smith
L. Walker
Charles Don
Ora E. Peck
James Muldowney
Laverne Snyder
Jacob Moudel
Evening program at First Congregational church
Rev M C Fillett will greet the Young Men's union and other members in the auditorium this evening. The event promises a pleasant time and a fine programme has been arranged for all who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Union
M. C. Fillett
First Congregational Church
Fell township Republicans meet at Harran's hall
The Republicans of Fell township will hold a meeting in Harran's hall at Bimpson on Saturday evening December 29 at seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Township
Harran's Hall
Bimpson
Fr. I. Purdy’s Erie Railroad Passenger Agent Role
Fr. I. Purdy, travelling passenger agent of the Erie railroad, held a key position coordinating rail services and passenger arrangements for the company. The record notes his assignment and responsibilities within the Erie system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. I. Purdy
Erie Railroad
Official in Buffalo City Suffering From Severe Cold
A Buffalo headquarters official arrived in the city on official business yesterday. He is reported to be suffering a severe cold believed to have been contracted in Susquehanna on Wednesday night due to sleeping in an overheated room.
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Buffalo
Susquehanna
Cantata The Prophet of Nazareth To Be Repeated
The First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will present the cantata The Prophet of Nazareth again tonight using the same cast as Christmas night. An admission of ten cents is charged with proceeds to replenish the Sunday school library.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
The Woman in Black Play Tonight and More
Tonight the Woman in Black headlines alongside a Saturday matinee of The Octoroon and a Saturday night showing A Daughter of Corsica. Monday offers Jack and the Beanstalk while Tuesday features Burke's Vaudeville Company in a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman In Black
Octoroon
Corsica
Burke
Calendars Distribute by Metropolilan Insurance Agent
John Naylor, agent for Metropolitan Insurance, distributes calendars in the city. The piece features a large lithograph of a smiling girl with black hair and eyes, arms full of pink and red carnations.
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John Naylor
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Circle No 551 Forest officers to be elected this evening
The Companions of the Forest Circle No. 551 hold the annual officer election tonight in their Hall on Salem Avenue. Nominations were made two weeks ago and members will have a chance to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 551
Companions of the Forest
Salem Avenue
Death of Miss Mary F. McLean at Belmont and Robinson
Miss Mary F. McLean died early yesterday at her home at Belmont street and Robinson avenue after a serious illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. McLean
Belmont Street
Robinson Avenue
Raymond Histed Promoted at Rennie Machine Shops
Raymond Histed, previously an extra operator at the Western Union office, has been promoted to a responsible position at Master Mechanic Rennie’s machine shop office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Histed
Western Union
Rennie
Fire and water damage estimated at Humphreys store
Insurance adjusters began work yesterday to estimate damages from a fire and subsequent water damage at the D. W. Humphreys store on Salem avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Humphreys
Salem Avenue
Hubbard family relocates to Bethlehem for foundry work
Will Hubbard and family, formerly of this city, are now in Bethlehem Pennsylvania where Mr Hubbard has secured a good position in a large iron foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hubbard
Bethlehem
Hubbard
Local Residents Parade Through Neighboring Towns
A stream of visitors and locals are noted across towns including New York, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Honesdale, Port Chester, and Kingston area. Names include Grace Monn, Arthur Howells, Jamea Campbell, Mary Burke, and Alderman Morrison among others. Several travel for visits or return home, with a few confined to illness.
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B.D. Lathrop
New York
Grace Monn
Port Jervis
Jamea Campbell
Canaan Street
Arthur Howells
Wilkes-Barre
John E. Dennis
Perry
N. Y
Michael Galligher
Laverne
Carbotdale
Edward Stark
Nineveh
Henry Buck
Beranton
August Blankenburg
Ruth Dilts
Belmont Street
Seaman Bros
Honesdale
Lulu Foster
Chapman
Pictston
Mary V. Burke
West Cheater
South Main Street
Teller J. P. UW. Raynor
Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Valendale
Jayne Singer
Park Clothing House
Tomerow
F. MW. Mitchmyer
Port Chester
L. W. Beach
Catharine Wartigan
Binghamton
J. F. MacDonald
Highth Avenue
Jane Morrison
West Chester Normal School
William Morrison
Joseph Hamumnerle
William Atkinson
River Street
William Coffey
T. FP. Coffey
Kansas
Nichols
Wilkee-Harre
Minn Frank
Washington Street
Forest City
de. Mothulre
Christmas Choir program and skating accident in Jermyn Mayfield
Jermyn and Mayfield reported a Christmas concert by St James Kiiler coral Sumlay school with carols readings and a junior choir. A 9 year old boy, Lewd Pugh, son of My and Mr Nosh Pugh of Mayfield, was injured while attempting to bear a passing coal train near the Delaware and Hudson road around 2 PM yesterday while en route to the skating pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Kiiler
Coral Sumlay School
Totelock
Carol
Leston
Jewus
Caro
Pugh
Nosh Pugh
Mayfield
Delaware and Hadson Road
Boy hurt under wagon wheels in accident leads to hospital
A boy was run over by a wagon in an accident, suffering severe injuries to both legs and an arm. He was taken home in a dazed condition, regained consciousness, and spoke with friends. He remained alive overnight. Rev M E Lynott was to be operated on, and a school board meeting planned for today to discuss Arthur Fowler’s resignation.
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Ann
M. J. Shields
Pr. OC. Manley
Boll
Teiples
Althoush
M. E. Lynott
Thomas Bray
Chaiumaian
Ty. A. Duridlich
Arthur Fowler
Twicher
HB. A. Jeffee
San Francisc
Michael Balwrts
Suwon Street
Dan
Funeral for Patrick Foley Draws Dense Turnout Across Valleys
The funeral service for the late Patrick W. Foley was held yesterday from his home on Lackuwwnunalveet. A large procession and friends from several towns attended as the body laid in a velvet casket. Mass proceeded at St. Patrick's Church at 10 o'clock with Rev. J. A. Feeley of Nicholson officiating. A eulogy was given by Rev. P. J. Murphy. Clergymen from Avoca to Scranton were present in the sanctuary, including M. F. Crane, T. J. Hea, B. F. O'Hymie, R. A. McAndrew, J. J. McCabe, M. Dunn, and others from nearby towns.
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M. J. Manley
Susquehanna
James Gilogely
Sayre
Dow. McCarthy
Plymouth
Dixon
Carbondale
A. T. Broderick
T. M. Gibbon
P.T. Dougher
Patrick Hidnalek
P. W. Padden
William Rogan
Dunmore Street
Egypt
Father Mathew Opera House
Trev. Courtenay HW
Fenn
Mekin
China
Pekin
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Wrightson
Blakely
Meade
Union Cemetery
Meadoh Davi
Hyde Park
Thomas Curran
Grassy Atroel
Patrick W. Foley
Lackuwwnunalveet
St. Patrick's Church
Feeley
Nicholson
Robert McCormack
Salitare
P. J. Murphy
Pigest
M. F. Crane
Avoca
T. J. Hea
Minooka
FB. O'Hymie
Pittston
R. A. McAndrew
Wilkes-Barre
J. J. McCabe
Auburn
M. Dunn
J. FP. Jordan
Old Forge
J. A. O'Reilly
Louiog
Griffin
Christmas on Christ night at Methodist church event
A crowded Christmastime program unfolds at the Methodist church with a children's cantata Santa Claws Arrival and brief services planned. Local families from Ariel and West Pitteton visit, plus a skating scene fills the afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clark Mean
Mitishung
Mia
Henry M. Ives
Davies Green
Frank Smith
West Pitteron
Wil Mw Llomer Jones
Mabel Jones
Clarenee Simons
Ariel
Charles Purdy
Lily Luke
Poole
Evening Service Topic on Youth Demands of the Century
The evening program will feature a sermon titled A Forward Look or the Demands of the Twentieth Century Upon the Young People of Today. The address will discuss contemporary pressures on youth and moral guidance.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
Ad copy proclaims a cold cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers no cure no pay. The price listed is 25 cents.
Christmas exercises at Methodist church entertain crowd
A large crowd attended Christmas exercises at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening. Santa Claus distributed candy and nuts to children after the program. A silver offering was taken to cover expenses, and Druggliet W. S. Bloes offered to pay all bills, an offer accepted. Bloes clarifies he did not receipted any store bill from Buch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Santa Claus
Bloes
Buch
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething pain
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years. It claims millions of mothers trusted it for teething and diarrhea relief, promising soothing effects, relief from wind, and curing pain. The copy imitates old marketing language with exaggerated claims.
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Mel Winlow
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