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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1900

Page

7

Fifth Ward Campaign Sparks Hot Local Race

In Carbondale the Fifth Ward contest highlights a split Democratic field and a Republican aim to fracture the vote. W. H. Masters withdraws, leaving Fletcher and Bunnell as rivals as G. Swigert’s influence looms over the council.

W. H. Masters

John Lannon Dies After Train Yard Injury

Ontario and Western war inspector John Lannon of Brooklyn street died at Emergency hospital at 2 o clock yesterday morning. He was fifty three, leaving his wife four children. He saved his life by stepping in front of an engine after being injured under a car, walking unaided to the Master Mechanic Stout office.

Ontario and Western John Lannon Brooklyn Street Mayfield Yard Stout Enger

Sudden Death Claims Patrick O Connor

Patrick O Connor of Wyoming street died Saturday shortly after noon from heart failure. Born in Ireland fifty five years ago he settled in Waysmart and worked as a mason before moving to Carbondale in 1874. He was a Dela Wire and Hudson employee then a contractor and amassed property. He belonged to St. Rose church and the Catholic Knights of America. Survived by three daughters Mrs Campbell Mrs Gilmore Mrs Becker and two sons Joseph and Charles P. O Connor.

Patrick O'Connor Wyoming Street Mr. O'Connor Ireland Waysmart Carbondale Dela Wire and Hudson Company St. Rose Church Catholic Knights of America Mra M. R. Campbell John Gilmore FL FP. Becker Joseph 1 Charles P. O'Connor

Death of Two Children at Battle Avenue Visit

Mrs. Michiel Campbell and her family visited the McAndrew home on Battle avenue when a four year old girl contracted diphtheria and died after four days. She was buried Saturday in St. Rose cemetery. Chel Murphy, a one year old, died Saturday from convulsions and was interred in St. Rose cemetery.

Michiel Campbell McAndrew Battle Avenue St. Rose Cemetery Chel T. G. Murphy

Local Social Notes and Funeral Announcement

Locat and Miss Tillian Slawson of Port Jervis visits Miss Helen Shields. Francis Campbell of Moscow guests in Waymart. James Healey secures work with Connolly and Wallace of Scranton. B Van Gorder back from Cortland. Mrs Kellow and daughters visiting Wilkes-Barre. Miss Lulu Foster of Mill Street with Pittston friends. Funeral of William McMullen this morning at 1 o clock. interment in McMullen plot at South Canaan. Opportunity is the cream of time. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised. Hood's Pills claimed to cure sick headache.

Tillian Slawson Port Jervis Helen Shields Francis Campbell Moscow Waymaart James Healey Connolly & Wallice Scranton I. B. van Gorder Cortland N. Y Nesslees George Kellow Wilkes-Barre Lulu Foster Mill Street Pittston William McMullen Hey AL Sawyer Trinity

Olyphant Taxpayers Protective Association Forms

A temporary group formed at the borough council meeting in Olyphant with strong citizen turnout. David E. Lewis named chairman J Matthews secretary and J Frank Jordan along with G A Prokopovitzy chosen vice presidents. About forty names enrolled as a bylaws committee including Dolphin Kennedy Jordan and Prokopovite was formed.

Olyphant Taxpayers’ Protective Association David E. Lewis Ss. J. Matthews J. Frank Dordan G. A. Prokopovitzy Joseph A. Dolphin James W. Kennedy J. Frank Jordan G. A. Prokopovite

Local notes and upcoming events in the borough

Friday evening will see a permanent organization finalized as Frank P. McLoughlin visits Providence. A rock fall at No 2 mine injured Daniel Dawson, who was taken home by ambulance. John J. Williams accepts a post at Johnsons Blood. The Juvents Dancing class promises a top social with about 200 invitations and Lawrence's orchestra. Tomorrow's election features three candidates for burgess and a contested race for judge of election.

Frank P. McLoughlin Providence Daniel Dawson Upper Dunmore Street No. 2 Mine John J. Wiliams Blikely Johnson's Bloow Juvents Dancing Clase Lawwrence T. L. Williams Wudster Burgess John J. Manning McVicar W. J. Schubmehl M. P. O'Malley

Election Scramble in Jermany and Mayfield

Tomorrow’s election stirs local interest with three candidates for tax collector William Seymour John Avery and James Sharkey sr rival factions split the Republican vote in the ward races Pernapa the felt in the Third ward is keenly contested and both sides press hard George Pendered sr and Dev D Davis offer limited campaign effort with doctor’s votes likely from Republican friends and Democratic support for Pencered. Regina Mastlike and Matthew McLean wed last Thursday start housekeeping on Scott read. Carbondale Lodge invited Jamies Stuart Cornell No 702 members to service at Carbondale Methodist Episcopal church. Sacred Heart fair closed until Easter Monday. Miss Jennie Greenside and Miss Mary Penrage visited Carbondale. George W Slowther preached at Primitive Methodist with sermons on Our Duties and Privileges and The Fatal Bargain. Jermyn Conehive No 380 Improved Order of Heptasophs installed officers led by Archon W J Berran and others. Hillside collieries operating about two and a quarter days per week.

William Seymour John Avery James Sharkey Mr. Avery Foreest Chowne Meginds Bewling Pernapa Bburgess Gorge Bburgess Gorge Pendered, Sr. and Dev. D. Davis Pencered Matthew McLean West Mayfield Regina Mastlike Scott Read Carbondale Lodge Jamies Stuart Cornell United American Mechanics Carbondale Methodist Episcopal Church Sacred Heart Church Jennie Greenside Mary Penrage Carbondale Cqoerge W. Slowther Green Ridge Primitive Methodist Church Bareain Jermyn Archon W. J. Berran John McCarty

Here Is a Chance to Do Some One a Kindness

A reader is urged to tell someone suffering from bilious colic about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It promises prompt relief and is sold by local druggists and wholesalers.

Peckville Burgess Candidate Endorsed by Voters

The piece advocates J. Gansemuller for burgess, praising his record in Makely borough and urging Peckville voters in the First and Second Wards to elect him. A recent attack in the Olyphant Cagette is countered, asserting Gansemuller would govern in taxpayers’ interest and enforce the law. Fire alarm reports a lamp explosion at George Williams’s incubator on Lackawanna Street.

J. Ganzemuller Tme Makely Horough Gangemuller Olyphant Dugetts i Burgess Ganvemiuller Clakely Borough Ganseminlieg Peckville Wakely Torough Inc Iim

Various Small Ads and Notices in Scranton Classifieds

A dense list of small advertisements in Scranton includes rental inquiries for a store room on Penn Avenue, legal notices seeking attorney services, insurance and barber listings, a portrait of professional services from James W. Oakford and others, and Magarger Brothers printers supplies. The items reflect office spaces, legal services, musical entertainment, and printing materials in the city.

Social Notes From Glenwood And Surrounding Towns

Mr Swartz of Glenwood hosted Rudolph Gotwalls on Friday. Mr and Mrs Burns of Wyoming visited his parents here. Mrs Thomas Cox remains ill at home. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan Evans died Friday. Epworth league to hold a supper at Brick Methodist church on Thursday evening February 22. Marey and Cooper to present entertainment at Baptist church in Duryea on Friday evening February 29. Mrs Ellis Randall recovering well at daughter Mrs Jackson Davenport residence in Taylor. Grand entertainment planned at Sibley church Friday evening February 2 featuring Scranton talent. Mrs Johnson Randall visited Taylor on Thursday.

John Swartz Glenwood Rudolph Gotwalls Joseph Burns Wyoming Thomas Cox Morgan Evans Epworth League Brick Methodist Episcopal Church Marey and Cooper Duryea Ellis Randall Jackson Davenport Taylor Sibley Church Scranton Johnson Randall

Train Schedules from Servanton to Major Points

Trains depart from Servanton to Carboni lon6 Tad and other destinations including Albany Saratoga Montreal and New York via Lehigh and Diamond Express with listed times. Sunday service to Syracuse Walkes Baro and Albany routes noted with lowest rates to US and Canada.

Servanton Wilkoe-Barre Omy PQ New York Vhhiladelphia Eheis Vis Lehieh Vidley Kottrord Rom Wilkes-Turre SAS Biunday Srrnaaier Moe Bat Walkes Barto Albany Saratoga Mrontseet Beeton New Enichini Poluta United States Canada W. Burdick N.Y H. W. Cross P. A. Beranton

Lehigh Valley Railroad Passenger Schedule Details

Train times and routes from Scranton to New York and points in the coal regions. Includes connections via D and H Rail Road routes, intermediate stations, and Pullman/buffalo reservations notices. Mentions Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem Easton Reading and principal express times, with agent addresses in New York and Scranton.

Scranton Sele New York I & HH Bethlehem Easton Reading Harfikbure Princepal Flack Dismond Buscays Db & WW R. Ft Tunkhannock Towanda Bimba Ithaca Geneva Ara Principe Ditrewem Ates Ae Fur Getevat Hinghealee Vuulo Niagara Folle Chienco Poliin Vie Hiwt Bundigs, D. & TL Ft. R Lehieh Valley Marion Wilkes-Burve Philhadelpha Rollins Cortland Street Charles & Ler W. Nonnemacher Loackichina Ave Sevonton New Porc Liberty Wheat Booth Morry Whitehall Newark Elizabeth Philadelphii Mastin Bethlehem Allentown Mawel White Haven Lo Express M. Lo Baltimore Lebanon Ami Terrishiure Vin Alleyen Bune Gays Stadhen Olmauben Chen Supt H. I. Haldwin Duzs

Time Taille In effect eh for trains in transit notes

A fragmentary timetable item lists trains and intermediate stops including New York Newburg Honesdale and intermediate paints with occasional times such as 10 p.m. The text mentions passenger service and accommodations in a historical timetable context.

Beranton Howley Manley Erle Tilirond New York Newburg Honesdale oNo Accomoda P. Om

Catarrh Cure Promoted By Local Advertisers

Local ads tout Hal's Catarrh Cure and Lally Catarrh Cure as remedies for catarrh. They claim internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces and note a physician-backed formula. Also advertised are Hall's Family Pills as a general aid, with prices and distributors listed.

Pod Cueney & CO Price Hal

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