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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1900

Page

7

Carbonale Ward Tickets Stir Political Scene In Ward Ballot

With the fourth ward slate led by A F Cook for poor director and Patrick McDonald with M Murphy for common council, the battle grows. Theos Boylan may run independently for school director, T M Neate has a bid, while Will puts up a firm for select council in the Third ward. Democrats name Thomas Barrett for Select Council in the First ward and GFP Swigert opposes him. Masters plans to push municip al water issues to sway votes against W W Fletcher for select council in the Fifth ward. Prof Hockenberry added for school director in the upper wards, promising a lively election.

A. F. Cook Patrick McDonald M. Murphy Theos. Boylan T. M. Neateon Select Council Thomas Barrett Select Connect GFP

Fire on Malo Street damages Burr building and arclight wiring

Saturday evening a bright blaze on Malo street damaged the Burr building front caused by an arc light wire. Lineman Myers cut the wire and a bucket of water extinguished the fire. Awning and wood work were burned. Earlier at 140 in the afternoon alarm from box 48 confined fire to Thomas Finnegan’s house near the Lookout. it was put out before hoses arrived with little damage.

Orlock Malo Street Burr Myers Thomas Finnegan

Norton pump house plot bought for 21000 in city

The city lantlines have purchased the plot of ground at the old Norton pump house for 21000. A Catholic church will be erected named Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Italian colony is growing in size and making progress in business politics education and religion.

Norton Pump House Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Notable Local Arrivals and Departures Highlight Week

In Shenandoah, residents note visitors and travels including William Belcour from Providence and Prof. Scott from Scranton who recently taught a shorthand class before heading to Rome. Mrs. Frank Stephenson and Mr. L. C. Parte visited, while Horace Smith’s son returned from Kingston. Traction transfers end, Mary Hoffman improves, and Rev. McLean spoke at the Baptist church as Rev. Dixon moves to Europe. General Manager Flynn resigns to lead a line in Faston beginning February 1.

Vaerry Shenandoah Bushoes William Belcour Providence Frank Hollenbeck Copeland Avenue Alonzo Rhodes South Canon Scott Scranton Rome Frank Stephenson Waymart L. ¢. Parte Wilkes-Barre James Smith Horace Kingston Daniel Robinson Belmont Street Mary Hoffman Philip J. McLean Crozier Seminary Dtierean Baptist Church George Dixon Pittston Fpouther Nealon Europe Flynn Tracetion Company Faston Ines

Repeats Global Praise for Chamberlain Cough Remedy

A Liberty Virginia man recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in his family for years with perfect success and claims it is the best cough remedy and a sure cure for croup. It is sold by Matthews Brothers and other druggists.

Chaamberlain M. V. Fleher Liberty Matthews Brothers

Peckville ballot battle ends with tax collector race

The ballot battle concluded Saturday evening in Peckville with six candidates in the field. Burgess, A. TD. Haines and D. C. Phillips led the tax collector race with majorities. Frank Pickering led the auditor race with a majority over the next highest candidate.

Burgess A. TD. Haines D. C. Phillips Frank Pickering

Local Officials Named in Ward Elections and Community Visits

No opposition in ward races. Justice of the Peace 8 W Arnold, First ward councilman C H Brong three years, H Briggs one year, J C Tuthill three years, F H Bitter one year, W J Lloyd. Second ward councilmen James Mitchell three years Henry Waltera one year, John J Williams three years. judge of election David L Thomas, inspector R F Terrewiliger. Third ward councilmen George Moules three years FBJ James one year, school director Z F Morman three years. judge of election William Bell, Inspector Edward Germen. Mr and Mrs Briggs visited Carbon dale. Mr F B Arnold of Richmondale visited town. Roy Wademan of Wilkes-Barre visited parents. Florence Swingle of Yuteaville visited. Mrs W Arnold visiting brother Charles Arnold in Los Angeles. Mr Arthur Thompson of Theodore White Manufacturing Co spent Sunday at home. Local coal collieries paid employees on Saturday: NY and Serwaten Coal Co Sterrick Creek. Delph Coal Company. Riverside Coal Company. Mount Jessup Coal Co. William Allen injured toe with an axe while cutting bee at Richmondale.

W. Arnold C. H. Brong H. Briggs J. C. Tuthill EF. H. Bitter W. J. Lloyd James Mitchell Henry Waltera John J. Williama David L. Thomas R. F. Terewilliger George Moules Fb.j. James Z. F. Morman William Bell Edward Germen If.riggs H . Briggs Carbondale F. B. Arnold Richmondale Roy Wademan Wilkes-Barre M. L. Wademan Florence Swingle Yuteaville A. A. Swingle Charles Arnold Los Angeles California Arthur Thompson Theodore White Manufacturing Company Beranton Main Street New York and Serwaten Coal Company Sterrick Creek Coal Compainy Delph Coal Comming Riverside Coal Company Mount Jessup Coal Company William Allen

Second Ward Republicans Nominate at Enterprise Hall Caucus

The Second ward caucus named J H Wheeler for council, George Blake for school director, Ed ward Stubbs for judge of election, Joseph Tem by for inspector, George L Dunn for constable, with W B Swick as chairman and Frank Hemel secretary. Mayfield resident Mrs Gilgalion dies, Thomas Marsh Jr. takes a Traders National Bank stenographer post in Scranton, Rev J T Cook welcomes a daughter, Sacred Heart fair to resume mid February, and several local residents noted ill or visiting.

Second Ward Enterprise Hall W. B. Swick Frank Hemelright Corey J. G. Nicholson J. H. Wheeler George Blake Edward Stubbs Joseph Temby George L. Dunn Gilgalion Mayfield Thomas Marsh, Jr Second Street Traders’ National Twink Scranton J. T. Cook Thomas P. Williams Third Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement

An old advertisement describes Hood's Sarsaparilla as removing the cause of rheumatic ailments and curing the disease, claiming to treat rheumatism by addressing root causes. It also advertises Hood's Pills as non-gripe and available from druggists for 25 cents.

Hood

Taylor News Roundup of Borough Elections and Local Events

The article reports Republican primaries for burgess and tax collector with results in multiple wards, naming winners James Jones James Mapleson John D. Jones and others. It notes a library debate on a Twentieth Century topic and future discussion, plus band concert plans, funerals, and local social notices.

Price Library Taylor E. E. Weston

Scranton citizen testimonial praises Dean's Kidney Pills

Local resident A L Barnes of 412 North Main Avenue testifies that kidney pain and urinary irregularities eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He urges others to try the pill, claims full relief, and offers to corroborate details with stamps. Sold by Matthews Bros. drug store and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Scranton A. L. Barnes North Main Avenue Dean Matthews Bros Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean's

Republicans Plan General Caucus in O Malley Hall

The piece notes a Republican general caucus at O Malley s hall on Wednesday evening and describes a citizens ticket for the event. It mentions endorsements, strong opposition to nominees lacking real estate, and local political tensions in Dunmore and Pittston.

Solemn Religious Act Portrays Play Through Skelly and Yewell

Mortis peasanta of Bohemia presents a religious act as Skelly stages scenes and personages of the play. The performance becomes an awful reality with Miss Yewell's singing greatly enriching the production.

Bohemia Skelly Miss Yewell

Susquehanna County Notes From Lanesboro and Beyond

The Susquehanna County Teachers Association met in Lanesboro with strong attendance and an engaging program led by Superintendent Moxley. Revival meetings continue in Uniondale, Forest City plans a January 26 reception at the new fire hall with Wisner and Brower, and Sheriff Maxey appoints Sidney Lott as salt warden.

Beranton Tribune Susquehanna Susquehanna County Teachers Association Lanesboro Moxly Uniondale Methodist Church Forest City Flood Perce Binghamton Hogan Lanesboro Hose Company New Wisner & Hrowers Orchestra Maxey Sidney Lott Susquehanns Maennerchor Oakland Side Music Hall Erie Burley- Beckwith Will J. McConnell Philadelphia Charles Samuel Parr Willow Street Evie Yard Warriage Miss Telly Councilman Pennsylvania Hier Haines Honesdale Wayne County May Boyle New Milford Harrisburg Moessré Tiffeny Adams

The Minister's Son Opens at Academy of Melton

The McCauley-Paton Company presents The Minister's Son a pastoral comedy by W.B. Patton at the Academy of Melton tonight. The production is hailed as among the era’s finest and warrants packed houses next week, with star players delivering strong performances. Al Reeves cancels, leaving the Gaiety dark this week.

W.bf Patton Academy of Muelo Tonicht McCantley-Patton Long's Playhouse

The Joys of Authorship Statement

A fragment discusses the joys of writing and the value of authorship, noting ongoing thoughts on creative craft and personal fulfillment in literary work.

Local Professional and Business Directory Snippets

A collage of names and addresses lists lawyers doctors schools and businesses in Scranton Pa and surrounding areas. It mentions L A Watres attorney at law Hyrum Pitcher and other professionals plus firms like The Lackawanna School and Murgard Brothers Printers with contact details and locations such as 1 Republican Building 519 North West Street and 17 Wyoming Avenue.

The St. Clair Coal Company Scranton P Taylor

Trains Schedules From Borviston November 21 189?

Delaware and Hudson issues multiple November 21 189 schedule times from Borviston to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany and other points. Express and local departures listed with connections to New York Philadelphia and Montreal. Officials M Hedick K W Cross provide timetable details.

Delaware and Hudson Borviston Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Benton New England Honesdale Wilker-Tarre New York Philadelphia Lehich Valley Railroad Black Diamond Express VOM Th. Om Jane Valley Don Wal Scranton Wilkes-Haere Por Wilkes. Barre Baratoga Mapete Eeton United Sienant Hanne M. Hedick A. Albany N.Y. K W. Cross A. Seeanten

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Highlights and Routes

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces summer trains with connections to Philadelphia New York and intermediate points. Services include Black Diamond Express and Diamond Express routes with limited Sundays operations and details on parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes-Barre Allentown Bethlehem and major connections.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Eteet Ith Ise Scranton Philadelphia New York White Haven Thileton Kor Petravilie Bethlehem Euston Reading Haremshure Eimira Tihaes Geneva Petro Intermendimio P.m Rochester Nuffule Niloara Pathe Chieyeo Peinte Weet Win Pe & DL Amek Sundive DO & UR Perrilanasain Lehigh Valley WideBurre Potfeale Barpension Bridge Rollinth Wilber Cortlandt Street Charles Puss Corthimdlt Street New York Row Nonnemachier South Bethlehen Pa Beranton, Pa

Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a timetable for trains serving Beranton New York and Hawley with intermediate stops on the Wirke railroad. Mentions a westbound service leaving Beranton for New York and an Eastbound timing detail with local stations and arrival indicators. The text includes garbled times and route hints from the era.

Beranton New York Wirke Hawley Sta. Om

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