Public school chief challenge sparks debate in Carbonadle
Professor Hockenberry issues a public oral exam challenge to Principal Bryden for the Carbon dale high school. The proposal outlines a quiz format with alternating topics and public questions to judge each candidate’s knowledge. If Bryden declines, a substitute may be chosen by his supporters.
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Profenmor Hockenberry
Bryden
Lafayette
W. V Bryden
Carbondale
Tople
H. J. Hockenberry
Rumor of Union Station Plan Stirs City Officials
A rumor claimed the Delaware and Hudson and Pele companies would build a Union station at the westerly end of Balem avenue and convert the current city station into a freight house. The plan would centralize freight handling but the city finds the cost prohibitive and the superintendent sent Manville to seek city assent. the story could not be confirmed.
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Pele
Balem Avenue
City
Sueperintend
Manville
Local Notices and Social Switches at Ner rick Centre
Tr M Vannan and family visit Ner rick Centre. Hevlew office adds new awnings. Mrs Samuel Tomkin of Spring Street visits her mother Mrs Flair of Honesdale. At Ruarell park auction twenty lots sold. Mrs hows Cogpina of Root Street hosts niece Miss Mary Ford of Elmira. Mrs Alice Crago and Miss I Moore Crago move from Hotel American to Mrs Crago's Salem Avenue home formerly J F Sullivan residence.
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Nerrick Centre
Hevlew
Samuel Tomkin
Spring Street
Flair
Honesdale
Ruarell Park
Hows Cogpina
Roott Street
Mise Mary Ford
Elmira
Alice Crago
Dre I. Moore Crago
Hotel American
Mrs. Crago
Salem Avenue
J. F. Sullivan
Sullivan
Right From Sylvan Valley Sews Chamberlain Remedy Endorsement
A Sylvan Valley sewing items editor endorses Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising twenty years of family use. The piece argues early dosing can cut suffering and reduce physician visits, stating the remedy should be kept on hand and sold by all druggists. Matthews Gros is listed as wholesale and retail agents.
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Sews
Brevard
Chamberlain
Matthews Gros
Avoca Falls to Olympians 19–7 in Local Tilt
The Olympian Burners beat Avoca 19 to 7 with Langan on first base and O Malloy in right field as standout performers. A return game is set for Avoca soon. Mia Williams of Lackawanna Street was hurt Wednesday night after slipping on steps to a cellar at the West End hotel, suffering a severe ankle sprain and a cut scalp from hairpins.
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West End
Open Air Orchestra Concert Pleases Local Borough Crowd
Gilroy's Orchestra from Archbulls performed on St James church lawn to a several hundred strong audience from Archhard Mayfield and Carbone dale. The program featured Tomanvee with a standout trombone solo by Thomas Douthwaite and a second lawn concert by the Methodist Episcopal church with varied pieces and vocal numbers.
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St. James Church
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Archbulls
Archhard, Mayfield
Carbonedale
Thomas Douthwaite
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Kelfer
Elijah Stephens
Stella
Hall
Laurendeau
Pettee
Althouse
America
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J. W. Grint
South Main Street
Southern Plantation
Waltges
Alberta
Opera of
Martha
Flotow
Sceouton
Citinen
Pain
Mayfield
Mayfeld
Sunday schools plan event at Nay Aue park
The report of the committee is awaited as Sunday schools in the area prepare for an event at Nay Aue park. Mrs J W Mullines and her son Albert visited friends in Green Ridge and Peturbed.
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Green Ridge
Hidunie Din
F. Courtright
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Mra
P. Matthews
Marian
Erelyn
Eleanor
Hilda
Winola
Mr. Barrett
Philadelphia
Offs
J. D. Aylesworth
Special meeting for J P Dickson Mesa company
All members are requested to attend a special meeting this evening at 7 for suit measurements and other business. Edward Grenatrix of Male street was severely injured Tuesday by a fall at Storrs mines. John Friend is around again after three weeks of pneumonia illness.
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J. P. Dickson Mesa Company
wWelook
Edward Grenatrix
Male Street
Storrs’ Mines
John Friend
Icknesa
Peckville News Briefs Include Worker Move and Local Strike
Mr Ziba Tinkleprugh left for Ehrenfeld Pa to take a job with Webster Coal and Coke Co. Miss Helle Benjamin returned from a two week Atlantic City trip. Miss Mable Ketchum came home after a week with relatives at Uniondale. The Grassy Island mines strike of the Delaware and Hudson Company continues with ore taken from mines and driven to the company farm in Blake.
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Ziba Tinkleprugh
Ehrenfeld
Webster Coal and Coke Company
Scranton Folks News and Upcoming Events
Miss Stella Leaning returns to Scranton after ten days with friends. Mrs. Bryan Buckiniganm attends K. 8 meeting. Prof. W. Ill Rogers of Jermyn visits friends. Miss Bertha Grimes heads to Sullivan County for six weeks. Miss Alice Nagley visiting cousin Miss Kathe Nagley. Engagement announced: Miss Hertha N. Jenkins to Mr. Frank MacDonald of New York March 1. Mrs. MacDonald to Plainfield NS August 4. Ladies Aid Society hosts church entertainment Friday evening with ice cream cake candy. Sunday services at Baptist Church draw large crowds. sermon on Sowing and Reaping next Sunday. Mrs. Frey and Mrs. Snyder to sing a duet. Baptist annual business meeting Saturday to elect officers and accept membership by letter or experience. All church members urged to attend.
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Stella Leaning
Scranton
Bryan Buckiniganm
W. Ll. Rogers
Jermyn
Bertha Grimes
Sullivan County
Alice Nagley
Kathe Nagley
Hertha N. Jenkins
Frank MacDonald
New York City
MacDonald
Plainfleet
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Avoca Bride and Groom and Fire Wagons Parade
Miss Sarah Hale of Moosic wed John Moore of Grove street at St Marys church with reception at the bride’s mother’s home. A parade by Avoca firemen and Albion band will celebrate the new hose wagon from Gould & Son of Scranton, followed by entertainment.
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Moosic
John Moore
Grove Street
St. Mary's Church
Tev. M. PF. Crane
Miss Mahon
Scranton
Edward Dempsey
Avoca
Neathol House
Bunnell
Meshoppen
Mary O'Malley
M. J. Leonard
Erie Yards
Pittebure
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Reap
Harry
John Reap
John
Hen
Mary Reap
BP. J. Barrett
Thomas Morton
Wilkes-Harre Dity
Primitive Methodist Church
Jackson's Park
Taxpayers’ Union
O'Milley's Hall
Pierce Brothers
South Main Strier
South Africa
St. Louis
Southampton
Union Line
Cape Colony
G. W. Lower
Lake Ariel
Rail Excursions to Lake Lahere Offered by D H RR
The Delaware and Hudson company announces Sunday and weekly excursions to Lake Lahere in the northeastern Pennsylvania grove. Trains depart Scranton at early and late times with return options in the afternoon and evening. Rates vary by town with several local stops listed and inquiries directed to H W Cross, Division Passenger Agent.
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Sunday Excursion to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko
The Central Tatt of New Jersey offers a Sunday excursion July 2 from Scranton to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko. Round trip fare is $1.00 for adults and 60¢ for children with a special train from Scranton at 7:30 a.m. returning from Mauch Chunk at 3:30 p.m. and Glen Onoko at 6:46 p.m.
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Mauch Chunk
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Match Chunk
Central Railroad of New Jersey Seashore Service Favored
The through car service of the Central Railroad of New Jersey from this city to seashore points is meeting with favorable reception beyond the company’s expectations. The Central is deemed the ideal route from this city to Atlantic coast destinations. For information inquire of deKel agent.
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Taylor News Reports Open Air Meeting and Local Sports
The Price Library association and West Scranton Reserves won 6 to 4 as Morris and Gendall starred for the home team. An outdoor gathering at Union and Pond streets featured Mocassia, Courtright and Dilcher of Leganton and an excursion planned for Hare wee’s lake on August 14 under church unions. Miss Margaret Carden won 372 on a Lake Lodore charity contest with Miss Mame Kennedy at 80. a cake walk, and bonds for Tax Collector John D Jones were approved for 40000. Invincible commandery Knights of Malta meets tonight.
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Gendall
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Gallagher
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Courtright
Dilcher
Leganton
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Young People's Union
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Atlantic City
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The Dime Novel Authorship Reflections and Players
In a letter to the New York Sun a writer recalls authoring dime novels such as Seth Jones and Beth Jones and joining Beadle's era. He names Ann S Stephens Col A J H Duganne Mary A Denison Captain Mayne Reid and a clergyman under a nom de plume Bret Harte later considered joining. He argues dime tales were clean and not pander to vice despite later criticism.
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Beadly
Seth Jones
Brooklyn
Ecagertek
Ann 8. Stephens
Col
A. J. HM. Duganne
Mary A. Denison
Mayne Reid
Bret Harte
Gowl Company
North American Review
The People's Exchange Ad Listing
A classified notice describes the People’s Exchange as a clearinghouse for rent real estate or sales and exchanges with one cent per word pricing and five cent four insertions. It notes free insertions for situations wanted and lists a young man seeking any position with grocery store experience and German language ability.
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Ned
Bunview
Finglinh
Germin
Lee Court
Memoir of a Dime Novel Era and Its Aftermath
The author recalls the rise and fall of dime novels, citing Beadle and Munroe, and describes rigid views on morality in juvenile works. He notes the shift to cheap publishing via Ten Cent Novels, regrets the degradation of literature, and laments the loss of that era while reaffirming his enduring ties to youth and honor.
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Australia
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Military Academy
Old Time Patent Syrup Promises Comfort for Children
An antique ad text claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething and crying. It touts relief of wind colic and diarrhea and claims perfect gums and soothing effects, urging mothers to buy the product everywhere.
Scranton Business Directory and Services Listings
Local listings show doctors dentists attorneys hotels banks and shops in Scranton PA. Notable entries include Dr EO Lyman and Dr Reopogle, the Scranton House and WLK Cafe, Republican Building firms, and services from Patterson Wilcox Bank to Bauer's Orchestra. Reflects a dense card of professional, lodging, legal and retail names with addresses and phone notes.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Train Schedules May 27 1900
Timetables list multiple daily departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York Bethlehem and Buffalo via D and A routes with Black Diamond Express and transfers at Wilkes Barre Elmira Towanda Rochester etc. Includes intermediate stations Pottsville Reading Geneva Buffalo and Lackawanna connections. Tickets and reservations via Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Buffalo
Suswitielen
Seth Fiehnen
Wilber
Cortland Street
New Yorks
Carmles & Lar
Cortland Steel
W. Sonnemachier
South Fethlehem
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton to New York Trains Timetable Notice
A historical timetable lists train departures from Scranton to New York and other cities including Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and Wilkes Barre with various departure times and routes. It shows conductors J O Ouestat and Baldwin as general superintendent and general passenger agent.
New York and Western Rail Time Table Sunday June 4
Northbound trains list arrivals at Carbondale and Scranton with times around 6:00 to 10:45 a.m. connections to main line at Carlosia and Squihoon. Train numbers, stations, and agent contacts field unclear but indicate schedule details for Carbondale, Scranton, and Syracuse area lines.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table
Timetable shows trains between Erie and Hawley and intermediate points. Services include No 8 at 8.48 am and No 4 at 1.25 pm with Sunday service at 6.00 am and 2.00 pm. No 2 operates for Hawley and connections to additional points.
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