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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1900

Page

12

Trainmaster McMullen Killed by Locomotive Near Carbondale

William J. McMullen trainmaster and track master for the Honesdale branch of the Delaware and Hudson railroad was struck and killed by a locomotive near Carbondale last evening. He stood on the track and fell as wheels mangled his side. He was about sixty and survived by a wife two brothers and a sister. Funeral plans not announced.

William J. McMullen Honesdale Delaware and Hudson Railroad North Church Street Mr. McMullen Aldenville Farview A. McMullen Charles McMullen Beranten Slater George Derry

Former resident Mary Van Bergen makes memorial gifts

Though now living in Green Ridge, Mrs. Mary Van Bergen remains a donor to local charities. She sent 100 dollars to the Emergency Hospital and 200 dollars to the First Presbyterian Church for the congregation’s various works.

Mary van Bergen Green Ridge van Bergen

Local and Personal Notes From a Bangor Area Town

The Baptist choir rehearsed at Miss Cora Sejnbrook’s Garfield avenue home. Mrs Charles Siebold and Mrs Charlie Case visited Jermyn friends Saturday. Work on tearing down the old Coachhook breaker began. Frederik Hiller, visiting from Moscow Ievis, stays with town friends. Rev and Mrs Hiller of Tunkhannock host J M Keogh and M J Keogh from New York. Mrs James Surdival received a silk handmade table cover from her brother Edward Scott in the Philippines.

The Baptist Choir Cora Sejnbrook Garfield Avenue Charles Siebold Charlie Case New York City James Surdival Edward Scott Philippines

Local Borough Election Preview and Community Notices

Considerable interest centers on the Tuesday borough election with a strong Republican ticket led by Purgess Griffiths Jones and others. Also reports of church services, a Welsh Congregational gathering, a Weber's rink entertainment by the Tally Ho company, Calvary Baptist services, and the funeral of Anthony Defazo in Old Forge.

William P. Griffiths Johnd. Jones William Robbins David M. Davin Thomas Moses John R. Johns Michael Flueman William Evans John P. Thomas Tallie W. Jones John W. Reese William D. Thomas Welsh Congregational Church Ivor Thomas Charles J. Evans North Main Street Sldkness Weber's Tally- Ho Will F. Burke Maria Gilgallon Banfield Sisters Calvary Baptist Church H. H. Harris Patriotic Order of Randolph Jones P. H. Brooks Wilkes-Barre Presbyterian Church Anthony Defazo Old Forge

Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

In October 1496 I suffered a severe cold that settled on my lungs and threatened consumption. After trying a local doctor's advice I used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with immediate improvement. Three bottles restored my lungs to health. H.9 Edwards, publisher of The Review, Wyant, Illinois. Sold by druggists and Matthews Bros. wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain H. 9. Edwards the Review Wyant Matthews Bros

Priceburg committee prepares entertainment programme

The committee in charge of the entertainment outlines a prepared programme for an event in Priceburg. Details describe the organization and sequence of activities, with aims to entertain attendees and showcase local talent.

Vin Mariani Benefit Show at St Thomas Church

Vin Mariani remains popular worldwide and substitutes are warned against. A benefit program at Foley's hall on February 20 features Enoch Thomas and party with multiple vocal and instrumental acts, include Elizabeth White, Thomas Lyons, and the Barrett Sisters. A pre Lenten social follows the entertainment with admission set at 25 cents.

Helva Taylor Anna Brown Mame Murphy Mame Cronin Belva Taylor Little Dempsey Samuel Barrett Agnes Revels the Barrett Sisters Mollie Hannick Thomas Murphy Dane A. F Z. J. Murphy May Evans Margaret Evans Enoch Thomas

Battenberg Withdraws From First Ward School Director Race

In Jermyn and Mayfield the First ward election shifts as A F A Battenberg withdraws as Democratic candidate for school director. Frank J. Depew remains Republican candidate while Walter Baker is another contender. Also notes changes in local milk routes, pastors sermons, and residents visiting Carbondale.

A. Battenberg FL A. Battenberg Battenberg Wiedom Frank J. Depew Walter Baker Winter & Co Archbald South Main Street William Seymour H Street Frank Lh Depew Delawire and Hudson Frank Baker W. H. Merritt Rushbrook Street Paul Cure Thomas Cook Primitive Methodist Church Priceburg William Dawe Third Street Christ Miss Barnes Uniondale Frank Hemelright Second Street Mra. C. D. Winter Malin Street Carbondale

Miner Injured by Falling Rock at Lackawanna Colliery

Griffith Williams, a Lackawanna Coal colliery miner, was badly hurt Thursday when a rock loosened from the roof struck him on the neck and head. He was treated at home on Water Street after fellow miners assisted him and medical help was summoned.

Lackawanna Coal Company Griffith Williams Water Street Mary Nichols Dunmore Street Cora Matthews Evelyn Davis Jennie Mason Rhoda Curtis Emily Maunder May O'Hara Winnie Loughney Sarah Harney Alice King Michel Dack Mary Brown Edith Mettere Lille Major Willie Munele Albert Nichols Michael Jordan

Because She Loved Him So at Lyceum

Theatrical review notes a highly successful Lyceum production of Because She Loved Him So by Charles Frohman’s company. The plot centers on Gertrude West’s unfounded jealousy that spoils life with husband Oliver, who cannot depart an hour without sparking her suspicions.

Charles Frohman Lyceum Gertude Oliver West Gertrude

Jealousy and Deception in The Weatherby Comedy

An old couple stage a staged quarrel to expose jealousy while their daughter Gertrude seeks divorce after finding her husband in a hay scented coat. The play, revived by the original company, features Dodson as Mr Weatherby and Kate Meeks as Mrs Weatherby with an ensemble of strong performers.

Gertrude Thither Oliver Suveces Weatherby Bung New York Dodson Mr. Weatherby Kate Meeks

Real Estate and Rent Notices in The People's Exchange

Property listings advertise multiple rental opportunities including a three story building at 27 Penn Avenue, a three story brick building on Chin Street, a nine room Spruce Street property, a furnished nine room house on Myrtle Street, and other storefronts and basements. John Jermyn and Stark Praders' Bank Building are named contacts. Prices and dates vary with April 1 and April 18 deadlines noted. Landlords seek tenants through Hackett and the Price Building listings.

Penn Avenue John Jermyn Wyoming Avenue Chin Street Wyorming Aveting Gibson Streets Myrtle Street Stark, Attorney Praders’ Bank Lienry Charlotta C. Zurilieh Scranton Laehwwonne Pontesivaiohi Henry Aeston Thy Scrinten Bey Virtin Frost Testament von Thesdar Trent Games Humber Tienen Sermon Belor Dour Rent

Theatre schedule and star turns at the Academy and Galety

This afternoon Klimt-Hearn presents Mr Barnes of New York at the Academy of Music and Life in Greater New York tonight. Marie Antoinette the new Modjesky play comes Monday after Clinton Stuart’s adaptation. M M Thiese's Wine Women and Song opens at the Galety Monday with top vaudeville acts and a Tom Mulligan Ed Woods boxing match tonight.

Klimt-Hearn Company Mr. Barnes of New York Academy of Music Life Greater New York Marie Antoinette Madame Modjesky Chnton Stuart Ristors Clinton Stuart Little Trianon Versailles Madame Modjeska M. M. Thiese Galety Burke Brothers Jenny Heddy Manus Maxyett Three Racketts Kine Gotthold Mennett Rich Tom Mulligan Ed Woods Galoty

Holden Comedy Company Opens Week at Academy in La Belle Marie

The Holden Comedy company begins its week at the Academy on Monday Feb 19 presenting La Belle Marie a beau tiful society drama. The troupe is among the largest and strongest at popular prices with new plays vaudeville features and special scenery and effects. Ladies on half price with advance reservation before 1 pm Monday.

Holden Comedy Company Academy Holden

Verdi’s Il Trovatore and Gilbert and Sullivan at Lyceum

Scranton welcomes grand opera next week as the Strakosch Opera company presents Il Trovatore on Wednesday night with a sixty-voice chorus and leading artists. Thursday features Pinafore and Cavalleria Rusticana with notable soloists including Clara Lanes Ava Btrakosch and Payne Clark praised by newspapers. Seats are now available.

Scranton Strakosch Opera Commng Lyceum Lth Clara Lanes Avery Btrakosch Payne Clark

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Endorsement Ad

An 19th century style advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a Gullack medicine that acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials offered. Also promotes Hall's Pills as best.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Drucelste

Wanted Partner Seeks Active Man for Half Interest

Classified notice seeks a good active man to take half interest in a paying business. Address partner at the Tribune office, southeast ordin al as.

Hustlang Ingent Goml George Scranton Couch Tribune

Local Paper Heads to Scranton Stands for Wilkes-Barre Record

The Wilkes-Barre Record will be available in Scranton at Beleman Bros. 405 Spruce and 508 Linden, M Norton 322 Lackawanna Avenue, and L & Schutzer 2 Spruce Street, expanding distribution.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Beleman Bros Spruce Lins der M. Norton Lackawarnna Avenue L & Schutzer Spruce Street

Fragmented OCR Rail Route Note Across Cities

A garbled OCR fragment lists railroad and city names including Philadelphia New York Boston Reading Wilkes Barre and Lehigh Valley. It mentions Pullman cars and trains and references stations, connections, and schedules in a chaotic, unreadable garbled format typical of a historical newspaper OCR page. The readable parts point to rail travel details and connections across multiple eastern U S cities without coherent context.

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Time Table in oeffeen Mottim Traine Man Berantoiy

Fragmented timetable text appears to describe train schedules with unclear lines and misread names. The legible items mention New York and dates but lack coherent details. The segment seems to be a partial railway timetable with distorted words and uncertain destinations.

Dlawerk New York Gun Ph. Mn

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