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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1900

Page

10

Eight Appointments Boost Lackawanna Water Committee

In Lackawanna County Carbondale eight new members were appointed by Mayor Kilpatrick and D W Humphrey to the water committee of one hundred expanding it from seven to fifteen. The lineup includes E M Peck Bo S Clark James Barrett George Hersbert Henry Collins R D Stuart Carl Roesiger and James Rutherford. Old members remain as chairman L A Roberts and others. The move aims to energize the sucrers movement and may lead to a new contract. Also noted are local labor and resident updates including Alva Hammond taking a brakeman job and Daniel Davis visiting from Glen Lyon with his family.

Kilpatrick D. W. Humphrey Water Committee H.W. Jadwin Big Committee E. M. Peck

Keystone Male quartette to perform in Trinity parish halls

The Keystone Male quartette will present a concert in Trinity parish halls tomorrow night under the Knights of Columbus auspices. Ex Mayor James J. ONeill and ex City Clerk Frank B. Clifford traveled to Pittsburg for a Knights function. Miss Kate Houston departs for Philadelphia to reside there. Mr and Mrs James Callahan hosted Miss Annie Mcchrone of Scranton over Sunday. Mrs A Niles returns this week from a Colorado visit. Emerson Buck of Lenoxville visits city friends. Mr and Mrs F T Robinson return from Cherry Ridge. Frank Newcomb visited Honesdale friends. Miss Helen Patterson entertained Saturday. Levi Stonnett funeral today at 12:20, Rev R A Sawyer officiating. interment in Brookside cemetery. F C Munn reports harvesting annual crop of low.

Keystone Trinity Parish Cut James J. O'Neill Frank B. Clifford Knights of Columbus Pittsburg Kate Houston Philadelphia James Callahan Lincoln Avenue Annie MrChrone Scranton R.A. Sawyer Brooksisle Cemetery F.C. Munn Palaces Creamery

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COLLERY DISPUTE THREATENS SHUTDOWN

Miners again refuse to run and drive for wages at the Delaware and Hudson colliery, halting work to about half capacity. Company orders restart today. if refuse persists, mine may close indefinitely. Miners hold a Wind­sor hall meeting to avert serious shutdown and protect families. Local notices mention illnesses and social events amid a mix of town news and ads.

Delaware and Hudson Windsor Hall Farrell Scranton William Bell Third Street T. L. McMillan Carbondale No. S Meountain Ladies’ Aid

Williams Accepts Position at G & Howell Firm

Peckville report states Mr Will Williams has accepted a position with the firm of G and Howell of Pisston. Mr W G Tuthill spent yesterday at Waymart. Mr W H White of Scranton was a visitor in the area.

Will Williams G. &£. Howell Pisston W. G. Tuthill Waymart W. H. White Scranton Vis

Local Debate and Entertainment at Price Library

At the Price Library association rooms a debate on United States policy in the Philippine Islands drew members and friends after a phonograph program by Willard Sweet. Judges favored the affirmative with Gendall and Redards speaking for. Thomas and Gendall for the negative.

Price Library Association Williard Sweet W. B. Owens Philippine Messis Richard Gendall John Redards Frank Powell Archhbald Lackawanna Lodge American Ladies’ Protestant Association Reese's Hall Scranton Traction Company John R. Neveley Peter Lally John Davis Forty Fort Howard Davis Middle Street Sons of Temperance Muriel Weston West Pittston Benjamin Reese Grove Street

Pain Balm Praised By Rheumatism Sufferer In Herminie

Mr. W H Stapleton of Herminie Pennsylvania says Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain after one application and calls it the best medicine he has found. Sold by all druggists with Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain W. H. Stapleton Herminie Matthews Bros

Hi Henrys Minstrels Bring Large Lyceum Show

At the Lyceum, Saturday night Hi Henrys Minstrels drew a larger audience. The program featured strong singing led by Hi Henry along with cornet solos and novelty bagpipe imitations. Teal Whalen Billy Clark Momme Logue Morton Elliott Couture Brothers and two Pittston singers David Carter and Will Probyn performed.

Lyceum Hi Henry Teal and Whalen Billy Clark Morton Elliott Couture Brothers Pittston David Carter Will Probyn

Faust on Lyceum Stage Promises Grand Farewell Tour

The Lyceum presents Lewis Morrison in Faust with praise from press nationwide. The production is described as grander and more lavish than previous stagings, promising an exceptional, meticulous show on its farewell tour.

Lewis Morrison Lyceum

Gibney HooMer Company Opens Week at the Academy

The Gibney-HooMer company begins a weeklong engagement at the Academy tonight with The Woman in Black by Jacob Litt. A Hinghamton report notes Morgan Gibney stands out in last night’s cast as the district boss portraying New York politics amid melodrama and hypnotism themes.

Gibney-HooMer Academy Jacob Litt Woman In Black Hinghamton New York City Morgan Gibney New York

Crane Brothers' Grasshoppers at the Gaiety Three-Day Run

The Crane Brothers' Grasshoppers Bur Lesquers headline a three day run at the Gaiety starting today with a matinee. A novelty gala promises an entire show conducted in a careful, well organized program.

Crane Brothers Grasshoppers Matinee

Lincoln encounter described in Indiana allies meeting

An Indiana supporter recalls meeting Abraham Lincoln before his presidency. The account covers Indiana’s early backing, the nomination process in Chicago, and a tense interview with a New Hampshire editor seeking policy hints. Lincoln’s cautious stance, signaling no definite policy yet, is highlighted.

Lincoln Chicago Indiana Abraham Lincoln Tiinois Caleb B. Smith Smith Interior Department

People’s Exchange Advertisements for Rent Real Estate and Jobs

The column offers a clearing house for houses to rent real estate or other property to sell or exchange and for those seeking situations or help. Small ads cost one cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word, except situations wanted inserted free.

Scranton School and Local Businesses Advertised

Reads like an old Scranton page listing include a preparatory law course at the School of the Lackawanna, addresses for CLARK & CO and other merchants, a violin and music service by Baver’s Orchestra, and artwork and printing by Negarger Brothers. Includes names W. Plumley Irene Go R. J Bauer and addresses on Wyoming Avenue and North Main Avenue.

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Lincoln’s North-South Split Highlighted by Compromise

The editor rose and bowed, declaring pool day, as Mr Lincoln lamented the man who traveled far for nothing, underscoring the difficulty of resolving North and South tensions through compromise.

Lincoln

How He Got a Ride

Wesley Bales recalls a traveling man’s tale of a tramp who beat a Chicago-bound train by a clever ticket trick. The tramp copies the Chicago ticket price and correct change on the back, confuses the conductor, and leaves with a trove of mislaid passes as the conductor searches for the altered tickets.

Wesley Bales Chicago

Auditor's Notice in Re Estate of J Morman

Auditor J C Vaughan announces he will attend to duties of appointment on February 2 at 9:00 AM in Scranton Lackawanna County. Creditors with claims against the estate of J Morman must appear or be barred from sharing in any sale funds.

Beranton Board of Contro Lome Beranten Beach Comtrol Eugene D. Fellows Id. M. Morman Orphans’ Court Lackwawinnia Berlos Piekes J. Mo Morman Notieen Fides Meares Washington Avenue Scranton Wald County J.C. Vaughan

Tramp Sells Hatband Tag Hidden Ticket

A traveling man hands a young man a hatband tag found on a tramp who boasts a better find than a tie pass or box car stageage. The ticket figures confirm a pivotal revelation in their exchange.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

An advertisement asserts catarrh is incurable by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to reach the blood and mucous surfaces, described as a proven prescription by leading doctors, combining tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered free by Finit's Family Pits?

Hall Fr. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Prive the Finit

Early 1800s Scranton to New York Train Schedule Notice

The timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York and other cities with various departure times including 5.00 am express and 2.15 pm Sundays to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington routes via Bethlehem. Through tickets to eastern and southern points are offered at the lowest station rates, with officials WH Olhauben and P Baldwin cited as general superintendent and general passenger agent.

New York Liberty Street N. K South Ferry Whitehall Street Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Boston Bethlehem Allentown Mauchhunk White Haven Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Lebanon Harrisburg Potteville WH. Olhauben P. Baldwin Pass

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules and Parlor Services

Rail timetable notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad departures to Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Pottville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrishburg Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls and Buffalo via multiple lines. Black Diamond Express and Sunday trains shown with times and parlor sleeping car services between Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and pension Bridge. Officials Wilbur, Caellanat Street and Nonnemacher noted with reservations contacts.

Scranton Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Via Pottaville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrishburg Gaha TERR Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Iihacs Geneva Rechester Buffalo Nigara Falla Chileno D. & He OR Black Diamond Express Sunduva Pepntiman Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Tarree Puffalo Buepension Bridge Rollin Wilbur Vortiondt Charles & Lee Caellanat Street A. W. Nonnemactier Pass Pullman Beranton

Trains From Scranton to New York and Intermediate Points

Train schedules from Scranton list departures for New York and intermediate points via the Erie Railroad at 1 pm 2 28 pm with return arrivals at 1 00 am and 2 10 pm.

Scranton New York Newharel Erie Railroad Mowley Seranton

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Lackawanna County NEW Watir Committee F. White Main Street Alva Hammond Delaware and Hudson Company Daniel Davis Glen Lyon Jermyn and Mayfield Flond Hood Peckville Advancs al Bac Eyieeunist Sae Mevical CO Gurraco, N.Y Taylor News Lune Agnes Miles Doran Sistera Hastings and Wright Anthony Sidney Wilmer Walter Vincent Manhattan Theatre M. A. Kennedy James T. Galloway George 8. Probert Edward Gillespie Walter Clifford Louis Frohoff Edward Chapman Frank Donnelly Jennie Belfrayth Eva Westcott Mae Williams Katharine Mulkins Hi Henry's Minstrels Crane Bros Pat's John H. Phelps Piaracanias Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Lincoln Story Will Cumback The Indianapolis Journal Tincoln Mr. Allen Myself Allen Linccoln People’s Exchange DR. Wheaton Factoryville Inquire Wheaton Mears DeEnrist Sietehen Jee Co Menry, Silkman Maplewood Ilouses Quincy Avenue Newsley Quinney Avenue J. L. Woolkey & Co Forest Court Penn Avenue William Craig BE. Robinson Globe Co Chestnut Street Evans & Co Til State of Pennsylvania Fountain Bath Busit CO Grand Rapids, Mich North Hyde Park Avenue Gardner T. Keller Quincey EF. C. Spaulding Traders' Bank Edward H. Davis Architec Cornell Lewis Hancock, JR Cor. Wash, Av Frederick J., Brown Price Building Lyman Scranton Pattent Hospital Cor Wyoming and Mulerry Hf. F. Reynolds P. D Snover Coal Exchange ELK Cafe Franklin Avenue Hatel Reasonable P. Zeigler Scranton House Victor Koch Richard J. Bourke Lackawanna Avenue J. W. Browning Mears Building D. B. Replogle M. J. Donahor Meare Billing Burr Building Tiand WW Willard Warren & Knapp RePublican Building Jessup Commonwealth Building James W. Oakford Law Board of Trade Building Edward W. Thayer A Watres Board of Trade C.R. Pitcher Commonwealth Bulding Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank C. Comegys A.W. Bertholf Mears Blitding W. FR. Allen North DR. & W. Vamorratx Mulberry Irene Go.r. Clark & Co, Setomen and Nurservinen Waehlington Avenue Ereen House North Matin Wire Robetni Baver Bor Erete R. J. Bauer Coast Man Yoming Avenue Een Ae Over Hulberts Negarger Brothens Warehot Ian Wwa Ontins Hugh, Twine Payton Avenue Quincy F. St. Amand Gwentleman and Reek Tribune Teonard J. Hurtis Monteomery Street Jersey City N. J Sangamon Minos Pine Street A. B. Ariggs North Main Avenue Ricke's Drug Store Adams and Mulberry Relsmes Bros Spruce Lincdon Norton Aounteer Louise Shoemaker Adams Avenue Maryville LEGAL First Clase Hotel M. M Cranton P. O Dresamakei Caretet GROCE Ateady Frit Sober Iriceburg, Pa North Main Over Slyde Park M. T Ash Street Weston Alberght Avenue Porter William Bou Fer Airdress Younge Wayne Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Wassin Pottsville West Yahiladelphia Wiceton Atrisburg Wiyente Gen. Pose Art Boranton Kor Bae P Phila- Telpttan Stroudsburg Mm. Aorth Berunton Byricuse Montrose Nicholson Oswero Syracuse Tea OU Petm Bloomsburg Northumberland Plymouth Nanticoke Nome Mlymouth Tloomeburg Delaware Madsen Carbondale m Athony Saratoga Montreal Bosteasney Bnghind Pointe Wilkes-Thiutre Mh. M.s We TAS Matia de Lehigh Valley Railroad Erie and Wyoming Valley Bon Fort Get Bowth Hw Taure Franklin Ss Cpl Nascock Stardyht Preston Park Winwood Poyntelle von Pleasant Uniondale Forest City Taure Archibald Ates Providence Park Scruton We Osher Ontario & Western Archasing Pooeee & Ae Bapey Eerie Vgene Othnting Chatye Ager Atea Ceutaer Hive Puccrott SphaSttow Ram
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