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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1897

Page

7

Local notices from Lackawanna County Carbondale

Announcements list residents visiting, returning or traveling as well as local greetings and casual notes. Entries mention Shannon & Co. offices hours, C F Rowe’s return, Mr and Mrs Watking’s trip, Rev James Muaione and Father Jee visiting, Ontario trip for Mrs Courtright and Mrs Ditchburn, several residents visiting Scranton Pleasant Mount and Arch Tail, Mr Griffin’s Awbury Park trip, and a pending Archball vs Alumni Park game depending on weather.

Annual reunion of Christian endeavor societies planned

The Christian endeavor societies from Wayne Susquehanna Lackawanna Luzerne and Wyoming counties gather at Farview on Thursday May 5 for a large rally with an afternoon program. Rev J T Stone Ephier chair of the arrangements outlines a state convention in Easton in October. Rouer's band Scranton will perform and a large chorus leads singing. An excursion train leaves Scranton at 10 10 with fare forty five cents.

Christian Endeavor Societies Farview Wayne Susquehanna Lackawanna Luzerne Wyoming J.T. Stoneéipher Easton Rouer Scranton

Miner Hurt by Rock Fall at Wilson Creek Mine

Thomas Pope sustained serious injuries from a rock fall while boring a hole in coal at the Wilson Creek mine. He was crushed to the ground, loaded cars filled the chamber, and the Delaware and Hudson ambulance transported him to the hospital. His back is not broken and no internal injuries are feared. He is under care of Dr. Lamb and may be moved home.

Thomas Pope Wilson Creek Delaware and Hudson Lamb

Funeral services for Miss Annie Gerrity at St Rose

A large crowd attended Annie Gerrity's funeral at St Rose church yesterday morning. Rev W A Nealon led a solemn requiem mass. The sodality gave a floral embien and many tributes were offered by friends. Pallbearers were M J Murphy J J Farrell Martin Gallacher Thomas Keogh J J O'Neil George Waleh Michael McDonoud Patrick Nolan. Flower-bearers were Frank Clifford Thomas Loftus and William Nealon.

Annie Gerrity St. Rose Church W. A. Nealon Sodality M. J. Murphy J. J. Farrell Martin Gallacher

Burial services for Mrs Jane Phillips reported at home

Rev. T. E. Jepson led the burial services yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Potter on Washington Street. A consoling sermon was delivered and two selections were sung by a quartet of Ella Purdy Lizzie Newton John Bone and Morgan Watkins.

T. E. Jepson Jane Phillips John Potter Washington Street Ella Purdy Lizzie Newton John Bone Morgan Watkins

Local Social News From Fall Brook Street and Nearby

New York visitors Alfred McKenna James Reedy and James Purcell stay with John Purcell on Fallbrook street. Weather causes postponement of Trinity church Ladies Guild lawn social at Mrs Rettow’s home. Evang of Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co resumes work after illness near Wilkes-Barre. Dora Burke of Oneonta visits Bridget Kerrns in Brooklyn street. William Coyne of Scranton visits town yesterday. Kittle Tighe of Pittston visits Mary Maxwell on Park street. Mrs F C Marin convalescent after illness. Mary E Hough of Wyalusing returns from visit to Julia Kilkullen on Brooklyn street. Edith Bryson and Hastings Bryson visit Lydia Couch. Mr and Mrs DT Larkin and children return from Crystal Lake after spending part of week there. James Nicol of First National Bank enjoys vacation. J BR Jones employed during his absence. Kate Rooney of Hyde Park visits John Moffitt on Woodlawn avenue. Mrs John Tillaley returns from a week’s camping at Crystal Lake. Cross Country club invites for an informal distance event.

Alfred McKenna James Reedy James Purcell New York City John Purcell Fallbrook Street Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church E. Rettow Evang The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Hike Wilkes-Barre Dora Burke Oneonta Hridget Kerrns Brooklyntreet Willam Coyne Scranton Kittle Tighe Pittston Mary Maxwell Park Street F. C. Marin Mary E. Hough Wyalusing Julia Kilkullen Brooklyn Street Edith Bryson Mr. Hastings Bryson Poe Lydia Couch Mra DT. Larkin Seventh Avenue Crystal Lake James Nicol First National Bank J. BR. Jones Lhfe Kate Rooney Hyde Park John Moffitt Woodlawn Avenue John Tillaley Belmont Street Cross Country Club

Beauty and health tied to Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery

An advertising claim extols health as the true attractant for women, praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for improving digestion and blood quality. A Kentucky woman, Mise Julia Hills, shares relief after using the remedy, asserting restored vitality and beauty through better nourishment and complexion.

Mankind Dr. Pierce Julia Hills Pulth Mclean Co. Ky

Borough Council Hears Seer Sewer Bid Details and Local News

The council met in fevelar session to receive bids for a sewer on Lockawating and Willow streets. A committee of Tinsley O Maliforan and Ganson will select the lowest bid and await contract. Police pay and other items were discussed, plus a borough pound request and electric light rates. Three suspects arrested after a hotel burglary were sent to county jail. one was released. Wedding notices and visiting relatives are reported along with local social notes.

Fevelar Lockawating Willow Streets Tinsley O'Maliforan Ganson Wre Ingh Jegee Morrie Olyphant Water Company Ter Sih William Adair Patton T. J. McHale Dunmore William Erbo Prideburg Hiaplelins Reckvile John Murray Justice of the Peace Cummings Olyphant Thomas Cassidy James Thomas John Davis Cheardy Thomas Davia Thomas Robinson Charles Johnson Patterson N. J John McAndrews Lackawinna Strowe Ola Maxon William Finloyd Mintes Alice Patten Jennie Voyle Carbonsiire Alice Kennedy Providence

Social notes from the West End and Montrose visitants

Mrs W H Stevens and daughter Vor ie visit Montrose while Mrs Willard E Henry and two children stay with her parents Mr and Mrs J P Taylor in town. Hotel Wilson proprietor M D Tetts recovering. Mrs William Babcock hosts a Ladies Aid event next Wednesday Aug 4. George Peck and daughter Maria visit from New Agency Iowa. Liberty pole raising postponed due to bad weather. meeting moved to Wilson Hoge company’s room this evening.

Vorie West End Montrose Willard E. Henry Chicago J. P. Taylor M. D. Tetts Wilson William Babcock Methodist Episcopal Church George Peck Maria New Agency Iowa J. D. Peck Main Street Citizens Committees Wilson Hoge Company

Priceburg Joins Expansion at Johnson Coal Company Breaker

Under H I Thompson of Blakely workers start foundations for a new addition to the Johnson Coal company breaker. The plant will rise forty feet on each side, boosting capacity from one hundred to twenty five hundred tons daily. Completion will require months and a brief shutdown is planned in September. The Nonparella lost to the Black Diamonds 1 to 7 in a Sunday baseball game. Goolman and Weiss plan to run a furniture store in the former grocery department. rumors say the post office will move to J N Snyder’s store Monday.

H. l. Thompson Blakely Johnson's Coal Company Jermyna Johnson Coal Company Black Diamonds Goolman

Local Notes and Socials From the Borough

Taylor Lilian Howells leaves for Carbondale for a few days with friends. Jamen Connolly, confined at home, will be able to be about again. Knights of the Golden Eagle meet at Reese's hall. Mrs Charles Sayis and children visit then return to Kingston. John Jones spends Sabbath with Mrs John Powell. Showers ease drought fears on potatoes. Borough expenses last year totaled 6801.73 with receipts 5022.86. William R. K. Jones of the Third ward mentioned.

Mine Lilian Howells Main Street Carbondale Jamen Connolly Taylor Street Reese's Hall Charles Sayis Chas Liesl Kingston

Candidacy and Local Notices From The Ward

An announcement seeks the ward delegate nomination for the Republican county convention. The Archbald mine setback halted work yesterday but will resume today. Miss Kate Clancey of Providence returns home after visiting Mike Gable Mackin. Cyrus Wolke and local officials speak at a funeral benefit reception in Welventoh's ball on Main Street. Anthony Tiddoer, longtime Scranton Traction motorman, has returned to Tayloring Tongue, popular with residents.

Archbald Kate Clancey Providence Mike Gable Mackin Cyrus 8 Wolke Theonal FP Johnson

Dunmore School Superintendent-Elect Promises Change

Professor B D Bovard has been elected superintendent of the Dunmore School to fill Professor Houser’s vacancy. Local reactions show regret at his departure from borough schools after five years of service. Other notes: Mr Frank Wale returns from Tunkhannock visit. J L Crawford of Scranton calls. Mrs Sallebury and granddaughter Ami Haker visit Rendham. Prof Davis of Archbald visits. A S Wonni cott of Carbondale arrested over overtime wages. case before Squire A Duffy ends with verdict for Yost. Alderman Lowry seeks Morgan on receiving stolen goods charge. Morgan’s bondsman George Buckingham set at 00. appearance required Saturday at 4 PM.

B.D. Bovard Chools Dunmore Houser Bovard Prank Wale Tunkhannock Wotee Wonnacott Squire A. J. Duffy Archbald Watrous Carbondale Homer Carey Alderman Lowry Fred, Cramer David P. Morgan George Buckingham Bquire Helmes Morgan

Robberies at Pottsville and Minersville Reported

In Pottsville John O'Brien of St Clair and Georgy Gibbons of Potts town tramps were arrested for burglary. They are charged with breaking into Councilman Chas W Eate's home, taking two gold rings a watch and $25. In Minersville Joseph Fritsh's clothing store was broken into, with 50 clothing items and $600 in cash stolen. thieves escaped.

Pottsville John O'Brien St. Clair Georgy Gibbons Pottstown Chas. W. Eate Minersville Joseph Fritsh

Dowd Awarded 1500 for Traction Line Collision Injury

Arbitrators award Patrick Dowd 1500 for permanent injuries from a October collision on the Lehigh Traction line at Hagleton. Dowd was conductor of the D. S. & 8. train’s car when the wreck occurred.

Wilkes-Barre Patrick Dowd Lehigh Traction Company Hagleton

Train schedule for Beranton area June 21 1897

Trains depart Beranton and surrounding stations with routes to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and western points. Express and accommodation trains serve Binghamton Elmira Ithaca Pittston Wilkes Barre Kingston and more with Pullman cars on all expresses. Contact M L Smith district passenger agent for pocket timetables.

Beranton New York Enet Easton Trenton Philadelphia Sana Washington and Way Binghamton Oswego Il Ira Corning Bath Dansville Mount Orris Huffalo Bathwest Tow Nicholson

Rail Service Updates for Erie and Wyoming Valley

Train schedule notice effective Monday May Met 1907 lists Phil leaving Scranton for York and intermediate points at 6.00 am with additional trains to take Ariel and intermediate points at 4.40 pm and 6.20 pm. Local stops include Manley and Ariel.

Phil Scranton York Iis Manley Ariel

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule Details Anthracite Coal Use

Railroad timetable notes effective June 1 show trains from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem Easton Harrisburg and other points via multiple routes. The document lists departure times 1.50 pm 11.20 pm 12.06 pm and 1.25 pm with connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago routes. Pullman parlor and sleeping car service operates between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia and other hubs. Officials named include H Wilbur and Chas S Lee with offices in Scranton and South Bethlehem.

Lehigh and Busquehanna Scranton Pittston Willkes-Barre Mountain Park Atlantiec New York Newark and Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Terminal Hp. m Allentown Bethlehem Boston Hihadelphia Forong Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Piattavilte Liberty Street North River Whitehall Street H. P. Baldwin J. WH. Olhausen Mondeay Carnonsal Albany Saratowa Montreal Dos Neew England Fore Honeydale Wes Wilkhes-Harre Newre Vora Ate Lal ¥ Alley M. Cnt Black Diamond Express Gnggiania R. FR. Pointe Pm Ee Ae Gessern ‘Paints Ichirstater Sind Express Scranton Aa Folwa Carbondale North Wilkes-Barre The South Burbion N.Y W. Cross Yee Diske R Easton Randi nnCleal Pitermey Tunkhantock Towands Elmira Ithane Geneva L. & Re RK. BR Rochester Jack Diamond Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Harre Baga Suspension Ridge Ollin H. Wilbur Chas Lee Posy Phila Roy Nonnemacher Paes Lackawanna Avenue

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Lackawanna County Shannon & Co North Main Street Atoe Eiven Burke Mrnday Avenue C. F. Rowe W. Watking Wayne County Mine Linsle Campbell West Pleasant Mownt James Muaione Father Jee Hawley Mra HK. OP Courtright Mra. C. Ditchiurn Ontario Canada Ho Me Lindeny Tenth Avenue Piel Elemir Maria Ferrell Pike Street Charles Whitney Sugqinehanna Mir Mire John Ammerman Cannan Street J. Griffin Haw Awbury Park Arthur Witowield Pookville Boyd Fowler C.T. Menker Thre City Astory Park Mary Morrison Flehth Avenue Bucquehanna Mise Jonnie Matthewson Minghamton Kelsey Purdy Thomas A. Duffy TT A. Kelly A. Kelly John Gubert Lake Poyntelle Alumni Park Christian Endeavor Convention Peckville Priceburg Taylor Jermyn N. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis Crystal Lake, PA Susquehanna County Fern Hall Pennsylvania HOTEL Albert Con Lith Street University Place Broaiway L. & E. Frenkle Cuisina Fern Hall Farm Tally-Ho Coaches E. Atwood, Manacer Crystal Lake, Dundafl, Pa Murray Hill Park Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River F. R. White Onale E. C. West Mai Tae Wm. G. Clark Penn, Ave Heart Lake U. E. Crofut L. & W. Vila Alford Station Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues United States Wyoming Aves Newark Wyoming Avenue Sean Mieuiber Wilbur A, Rice Albert L, Mills le Chevalier Ocean Grove, N. J Matthew Flist Avenue Asbury Park Ga. W. Matthews Wut. M. Bates LM. Bates rAd Lestore Everett Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irving Place Seo, Murray Propristor St. Denis Broadway Eleventh St Grace Church Vet Et Saanity William Taylor Lake Ariel Percy R. Freutchy Harrington Brothers Fatman Bauer Central Railroad of New Jersey League of American Wheelmen Che Smith Syracuse N.v Ofice Arcade Conrad Lacka Ave the Newark Waconmakers Lagkawanna Lumber CO WAITE AD Hardwood Lumber MILI Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Allegany General Office—Board of Trade Dickson Manufacturing Co G Machininery Neron Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Hazleton Norristown Lacka Western Erie and Wyoming Valley Warhington Onhington Lehigh Valley Railroad System Wyork Scranton Division North Bound Jadazon Weehawken Re Pleasant Mt. Uniondall Bondale Hile Bridge Jermyn Archibald Winton Reckville Olyphant Pryceburg Throop Fark Pines Borantou Ioitiear Ewe Yutoroft Mate Money Naereie Tan
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