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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1900

Page

10

Funeral held for William McMullen in Carbondale

The funeral service for William McMullen was conducted yesterday by Rev. R. A. Sawyer. Many floral tributes accompanied the well attended ceremony. The body was transported by special train to South Canaan cemetery near the Honestale branch loop. Pallbearers included George Mc Minn Howard Inch A Dike John Orchard Walter Mrnck and George Burrill of Carbondale Richard Kellow of Scranton and H T Hudson of Waymart. Flower bearers were W T Colville Wallace Dimock BK M Peek and John Miles. Out of town attendees included James MacMartin of Albany Walter Dickson W F Anndrer son of Scranton H J Conger William Muir Philip Ryan of Honesdale Frank Steven son Walter Corey Judge Carr and Hiram Inch of Waymart and R W Carr of Prompton.

William McMullen R. A. Sawyer South Canaan Honestale Messrs George McMinn Howard Inch A. Dike John Orchard Walter Mrnck George Burrill Ichard Kellow Scranton H. T. Hudson Waymart W. T. Colville Wallace Dimock BK. M. Peek John ©. Miles James MacMartin Albany Walter Dickson W. F. Anndrerson H. J. Conger William Muir Philip Ryan Award Penniman Honesdale Frank Stevenson

Remains of Frank Duffy Returned for Interment

The body of Frank Duffy son of Burgess Duffy of Mayfield was brought home from Cuba where he drowned on July 3. The Army private in Company C First Regiment United States Army will be buried at Stose cemetery from Undertaker McHale's morgue at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Frank Duffy Burgess Duffy Mayfield Cuba Stose Cemtery McHale's First Regiment United States Army

Carbondale Telephone Company Elects New Board

The Carbondale Telephon company met yesterday afternoon and elected directors MM. F. Norton F.KE Dennis W.10 Evans Julius Moses and Hon H.S. Jones. Norton named president while Jones becomes secretary and treasurer. The exchange has operated briefly with good service and business.

Carbondale Telephon Company MM. F. Norton F. KE. Dennis

Candidates Withdraw From Fifth Ward Race Add Other Names

W Ti Masters withdraws from the Fifth ward select council race. Others listed include W Borhan for poor director in Sixth ward P F Devine for common council in Second ward G W Hughes for alderman Third ward. Hughes plans to start a business at Simpson.

W. Ti Masters W. & Borhan P. PF. Devine G. W. Hughes Hughes Simpson

Local and Personal Notes From the City

Mrs C M Tucker of Carte avenue is in. Miss Kelle Warren, visiting her court, returned to Scranton. G P Rogers returned from Chicago. Mrs J B Watt and daughter Clara returned from Wilkes-Barre visit. Patrick O Connor funeral at 9 this morning with requiem high mass at St Rose. Mrs G Evans ill, her mother D K Spry of Plymouth attends. Silas McMullen recalled from military academy by uncle William McMullen’s death. Engagement announced Miss Vinutl M Lindsey of this city to Jerome L Wetherby of Schenectady N Y. Bride-elect daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lindsey Jr of Archband street. Wetherby in charge of thriving New York state business. wedding in April. John Lannon funeral at St Rose church this afternoon at 8.

C. M. Tucker Carte Avenue Kelle Warren A. Kk. Jones Wayne Street Scranton G. P. Rogers Chicago J. B. Watt Clara Wilkes-Barre Patrick O'Connor St. Rose Church G. Evans D. K. Spry Plymouth Silas McMullen Military Academy William McMullen Vinutl M. Lindsey Jerome L. Wetherby Schenectady N.Y James Lindsey Archband Street Wetherby New York State John Lannon

Rogan death shocks Olyphant after Saturday incident

Thomas Rogan of Scott street dies in Pittston in a 60 horrible manner. Survived by parents Michael Rogan and four sisters. Funeral set for 10 a m at St Patrick's cemetery with interment. Souvenir social at Presbyterian church Thursday with a sea son themed supper and a fish pond run by M K Hamdin. Miss Jennie Patten hosts a party for Miss Mabel Coolbaugh of Wilkes-Barre with various guests from nearby towns.

Thomas Rogan Pittston Michael Rogan Scott Street Anthony Rogan Mayfield John Rogan Scranton Lizzie Mamie Sadie Katie Rogan Timlin Taylor St. Patrick's Cemetery Presbyterian Church M. K. Hamdin Jennie Patten Delaware Street Mabel Coolbaugh Wilkes-Birre Mane Evans Lillian Taylor Mae Jones Gorgia Thomas Eva van Loon Miss Goslin Jean Sutton Wilkes-Barre Pol. van Bickle William Winters Daniel Matthews John Williams George Nichol

Concert at Congregational Church with Caswallon Davis

A concert is planned Thursday evening March 8 at the Congregational church featuring Professor Caswallon Davis of Trenton N J and other vocalists. It will be conducted by the church Christian Endeavor society. Tickets cost 16 and 25 cents.

Parnella Evans Coalburnh W. Va Charlotte Pettigrew Susquehanna Street Rachel Evans West Scranton

Democrits awaken in Second Wars election energy

The Democrits of the Second wars reemerge with vigor in today’s election sending written appeals to voters for the citizens’ ticket. Ellen Nicholson of Second Street is noted as the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Nicholson. Joseph Netherton has returned from Washington County after weeks of work. Mrs James Maxwell and Mr George Edmunds visited Scranton. Mrs John Robinson Jr remains ill at West Mayfield. Celix Eagan of Main Street relapsed from typhoid fever and worsened. Mrs James R Evans of Providence visited friends. Arthur Hartman of Second Street will move with his family to Hazleton by April 1. Rev R S Jones of Providence preached two sermons.

Stewart Memorial Church John F. Taylor Main Street Taylor M. M. Williams Sadie Gordon Scranton Ji Daniels Washington Street Lawrence Lenahan Michael Lenahan Price Library Association Ridney Owens William Tubbs John Powell Evan Davis Thomas Powell Charles Mammond Michael Day Frederick Stone Patrick Jordan A. Thomas Bloomsburg Pride of George Gordon Wesley Fatainger Mildred Lloyd Priceturs Folert Llewellyn Union Street Maud Joseph Davis W. M. Dell Valla Street Pockville Mise Mary Mando North Taylor Paul Drobnack Ol Forga Father VW St. John's Trcket Ellen James Nicholson Second Street Joseph Netherton Third Street Washington County George Edmunds James Maxwell John Robinson, Jr West Mayfield Ceelix Eagan Mainstreet James TR. Evans Providence Arthur Hartman Hazleton R. 8. Jones

Sunday social notes from Hazleton residents visit in borough

Curtis Helmes of Hazleton spent Sunday in the borough. Edward Strafford and Maggie Evans of Wandling visited at the home of her sister Mrs. T. B. Griffiths on North Malin Street. Charles Gannon attended the Modjeska performance at the Lyceum Theatre in Scranton last evening.

Curtis Helmes Hazleton Edward Strafford Maggie Evans Wandling T. B. Griffiths North Malin Street Charles Gannon Modjeska Lyceum Theatre Scranton

Epworth League Meeting Marks Death Anniversary of Miss Willard

The Epworth League union and Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the Methodist church on Sunday evening with a program honoring Miss Willard’s death anniversary. Rev. G. H. Prentice and J. B. Love land spoke on prohibition topics as children sang and recited. Despite bad weather, the crowd remained engaged and several local families attended social events afterward.

Epworth League Union Women's Christian Temperance Union Miss Willard Kate Wardell Sarah Decker Mabel Chubb G. H. Prentice J. B. Loveland Mr. Roberts O. EK. Vaughn Brown

Republican ticket listed for OW Forge borough election

The ticket fields Burgess Rees Willis Reet tax collector Harry Harding school directors William Gwyn John N Cook Robert Johnson John Rimoner Frank Conoskey William Tepp assessor John W Jenkins council Antonis Miancard Clarence J Snyder John K Morgans William Evans Frederick Cox Frederick Naylor David J Davies auditors William Williams Walter Cavill Joseph Trobson. Also note infant burial of Mr and Mrs Morgan W Evans in Morey cemetery. Entertainment and social items follow with vaudeville planned at Fallon hall February 21 under WIPF Burke. The Thinfield sisters return to town. Mrs J W Thornton and children visited Peckville. Lawrence Hose company improvements and ball on 22 inst. Citizens urged to support the cause.

OW Forge Burgess Rees Willis Reet Harry Harding William Gwyn John N. Cook Robert Johnson John Rimoner Frank Conoskey William Tepp John W. Jenkins Antonis Miancard Clarence J. Snyder John K. Morgans William Evans Frederick Cox Frederick Naylor David J. Davies Wiliam Williams Walter Cavill Joseph Trobson J. W. Thornton Peckville Lawrence Hose Worpany Ie Delny

Improved Oar der oof Hepirsophs Ball and Local Election Sparks

The improved Oar der oof Hepirsophs announce a grand ball at Cry and Army Hall on Thursday February 29. Windsor Poster and others attend the funeral of Winn McMullen in Carbondale. Voters show interest as Burgess office contest heats up between J. Goneemuller and A D Haines, with Ganzemuller favored by First and Third wards.

AJ UL Thorp Windsor Pronk Peters W. OO Barbeootsoma van Bonser Winn McMullen Carbondale Teostomneter EB Wy Simele Yes Jones Hermuet Coouneh Burgess J. Goneemuller A.D. Haines Mr. Crangemuller Mr. Haines Ganzemuller

No better medicine for babies Chamberlains Cough Remedy

The ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safest for babies and young children. It claims quick cures for coughs colds and croup and notes it prevents pneumonia or serious outcomes. It highlights relief from whooping cough and easier expectoration with regular use. Sold by Matthews Treas and other agents.

Matthews Treas

Modjeska Stars in Marie Antoinette Drama at Lyceum

The theater feature centers on Modjeska in a somber Marie Antoinette drama by Charles Stuart. The play traces the queen’s life during the Revolution when Paris streets ran with blood. Opening at Little Trianon the production blends comedy and tragedy as shadows fall over the throne.

Modjeska Lyceum France Marie Antoinette Charles Stuart Paris Little Trianon Louis Trianon

Modjeska Starred in Dramatic Night of Marie Antoinette

The review praises Modjeska’s Marie Antoinette for fearless resolve and gripping fourth act performances. It highlights her Queen’s interview with Mirabeau and the prison finale as highest dramatic moments, plus a quiet, resolute death. Kellard as Louis XVI and a large representative audience are noted.

Modjeska Count de Mirabeau Marie Antoinette John FE. Kellard Louies XVI

Holden Comedy Company Delights Beranton Audience At Academy

The Holden Comedy company opened at the Academy of Music in Beranton with the society drama La Elle Marie. Alberta Converse starred as Marie Du Dois with strong, forcible portrayal, supported by Walter Lawrence and EH. Holden. The program included burlesque numbers and a miniature revue between acts, with matinee and evening shows announced.

Holden Comedy Company Beranton Academy of Music Marie du Dois Alberta Converse Walter Lawrence John Inghside Jean EH. M. Holden Earl Leighton George Leighton Acta Migs Julie Agnott James PF. Green Carmien the Croeux

Wine Women and Song troupe performs at Caferme theater

Theise's company staged a lively show with Hurke and others delivering four returns. The performance featured Lyline and Chattholdy, Vee kont breathers, Mazux and Masett, Jennie Mids and the Luseii Midgets, Hennett and Rice, and the Burke brothers with Wise Mike. The audience laughed hard as each act impressed, making it a standout at the Gaiety this season.

Theise Caferme Mazux Masett Peerce Jennie Mids Hen

For Rent Notices From The People’s Exchange

The People’s Exchange advertises rental offers and housing details. Listings include eleven room house with electric light on Madison avenue, Westminster Hotel space for rent, and 108 Spruch Street eleven room central rental. Several notices note April 1 possession and contact at 616 Spruce Street or 119 Wyoming Avenue.

Finas Speer Spruce Street Westminster Hotel John Jermyn Wyoming Avenue Spruch Street Penn Myenes Chi Street Wes Destrarle

SITUATIONS WANTED ADS FROM TRIBUNE PAGE

A collage of help wanted notes lists multiple individuals seeking work. Entries include a housekeeper, loom fixer and machinist, a writer or clerk or bartender, an educated young man seeking writing work, a doctor offering chronic disease care, and various local businesses with contact details and job-related services such as pavers and an orchestra for events.

Strakosch Opera Company Announces Week of Lyceum Theater Shows

The Strakosch Opera Company presents grand and comic opera this week at Lyceum Theater. The schedule includes Verdi’s Aida on Wednesday with an enhanced cast and stage effects, a Thursday matinee double bill of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, featuring Clara Lane and Marion Langdon in key roles, and a Thursday evening finale with Bizet’s Carmen.

Strakosch Opera Company Lyceum Theater Thorsday Washington Gilbert and Sullivan Clara Lane Calve Santuasza Payne Clarke Turidiler Clarke

Hoyts Comedy at Lyceum Features Ada Marr

Hoyt presents A Day and a Night at the Lyceum Friday evening. A Thug and a Night aims to amuse not instruct and keeps the audience in a merriment, centered on Ada Marr the retired actress engaged to Marble Hart, who disguises herself to lure him and exposes her true character in the final act.

Hoyt Lyceum Ada Marr Marble Hart

Central Raileast 2 Now Dever Orations In New York Foot of Liberty Street

Train timetable in effect listing departures from Scranton to New York Newark Elisabeth Philadelphia Bethlehem Allentown and other points. Express and Bundage times include 5 40 p m 1 20 p m 4 00 pm 1 20 pm 2 15 pm for various routes and connections to Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Allentown Pottstown and East West points. Through tickets to all points east south and west at lowest station rates.

Pittston Wilkes-Barre Bundage Baltimore Washington Pethlehem Bundiaws Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Pottaville Ackers

Lehigh Valley Railroads Timetable Advertising 1899

Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable notices list trains to Philadelphia New York White Haven Geneva Roche Harbor Buffalo and other coal region points with express and parlor car services. Officials Rollin H. H. Wilbur and Charles S. Lee announce ticketing and Pullman reservations at Scranton and Bethlehem offices.

Tifeet Noy Achranton Philadelphia New York D. UL GA N Om Lothack Dhamond Bundeye D & Wor. OR White Haven Thigteton D. 4 Prottsville Hethlehem Maston Reading Hare Revurg Rt A. Im Ly & WE. Rt Anihuinnnek Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Dy, Li W. KR Rochewaner Buffalo Nilagaria Falls Chien Vo D. & EL RR Lehigh Valley Wilke Harte Aml Philadelphi Suspenston ‘Bridge Rollin Wilpur Pasa Aci Booth Pethlehem Lackawanna Ave Scranton

Time Table 1900 Erie and Wyoming Valley Route

Time table in effect February 7, 1900 shows trains from Scranton to Hawley and intermediate points, with connections at some junctions to the Mile Railroad for New York and other points. No. 2 Express departs at 22:01 P.M.

Trouine Scranton Hawley Itermediate Polyis Mawny New York M. No Express

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