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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
12
The Mozart band will give the first concert of the season Monday evening, arranged through manager Frank M. Fox of the Anthracite. The event, from the balcony of the hostelry near Sixth avenue Park place and Main street, is expected to draw a crowded crowd as residents await the Republican primary results.
The Delaware and Hudson company posted notices at the Seventh Avenue extension prohibiting the dumping of ashes and refuse at that point. The ravine over the old 28 plane was to be filled to contest Seventh Avenue with the West Side, and a major improvement was promised. the recent action appears puzzling given prior willingness to proceed.
The public schools except the central building closed for summer yesterday. Delays in completing an addition meant the central building would have about a month more vacation last year, and now they will make up for it with a few extra sweltering weeks.
The proprietor of the Goodrich show was sued in this city for $68 salary due Mr and Mrs George Quinn, concert artists of the aggregation. Patronage was poor and after expenses were paid only a small amount remained. A compromise was effected and Mr Goodrich raised enough money to pay transportation to the next town Honesdale.
A spirited runaway occurred at 4 pm on the West Side. Patrick Haley’s wagon horse bolted and Haley was thrown but not seriously injured. The horse charged into a wire fence and was captured after running some distance.
Professor A. P. Peters plans Sunday visit with Mrs. Peters in Paterson New Jersey. John OConnell returns from the University of Pennsylvania. Lena Chapman back from Green Ridge. James Carden now able to be out after illness. Olive Moon visiting Mrs F F Forbes of Scranton. William Nealson home from the Pennsylvania university. Cora Ellis of Waymart visiting friends here. Mrs Martha Jadwin somewhat improved. Fern Hall welcomes Miss May Emory of West Pittston and William Johnston family of New Brunswick New Jersey. Daily musical concerts begin next week. Mrs A W Burdick hosted the Young Ladies Cooking Club. Mr and Mrs F A Bell and granddaughter Beatrice at Ocean Grove for June. they will be joined by Mr and Mrs F A Brown. Bucknell University commencement invites received for June 20. Emmons L Peck of this city will graduate then and plans to study medicine in the fall.
Mrs. George Drake and Mrs. T. J. Stewart visited Harvey's Lake on Wednesday. Norman Sturges of Susquehanna University spends his vacation with his parents. Cr. W. Brodhead of Montrose en route to Lock Haven for the State Agricultural convention spent Monday with his parents. Mrs. Elizabeth Shiffer and her son Edward of West Pittston visited friends on Wednesday. A number of West Pittston High School students attended the commencement exercises where Miss Violet Johnson graduated. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sturges hosted a twenty first birthday party for their son Fred on Monday evening.
A pleasant gathering at the Avoca Sub-District Epworth League convention ended with refreshments and social time. Attendees included Mises Tessin Wail Sabina Kehr May Brodhead Ethel Williams Emma Lauder Etta Weed Cora Matthews Mesera Pert Loewis Sam Willie John Thomas George Riddle and Byron Travis. Committees propose an Aug. 20 excursion to Harvey's Lake and a campaign sign at Lackawanna depot supports Dr J W Houser in the sheriff race.
James Gilligan age 3 died in Lackawanna hospital Scranton after epinal trouble surgery. Funeral Monday at Sacred Heart church with interment Archbald cemetery. His wife died weeks ago, leaving him bereaved. Also notes lecture Bandages by Dr Wheeler and Welsh Congregational conference at Jenkins Memorial church June 1. Graduates visit Crystal Lake. rumored rental of Snyder and Edmunds stable. monthly pay for Delaware and Hudson colliery workers. local baseball and town social items.
The Father Mathew opera house overflowed with about two hundred pupils in three acts presenting The Liliputians in Fairyland The Cruise of the Polar Star at a crowded show. Miss May Kennedy as Aurora and Miss Mollie Hannick as a messenger drew applause as others, including Elmer Adair as Admiral Dewey and Joe Kennedy as boatswain, delivered polished performances. The event will be repeated this afternoon and tomorrow morning with additional services at local churches. Bonn’s Military band plans a bonfire and picnic at Electric Park this evening. Edward Beerbaum of Wilkes-Barre visits Lackawanna Street residents. M Hathaway returns from Gettysburg G.A.R. encampment.
Old Forge reports lab orer George Dickson injured yesterday afternoon at the Sterrick Creek mine. While loading a car he stepped between bumpers and a runaway car crashed into the loaded car, causing injuries to Dickson.
Reported mine injury near Lackawanna hospital in Scranton after a leg crash. A home burglary on Main Street where a thief stole a gold watch rings and clothes. witnesses saw a stranger with a bundle fleeing. Also notes church services and upcoming sermons at Parkville Baptist, Fresbyterian, and Methodist churches with topics and times.
Local items report a United Mine Workers picnic and county championship game between Taylor Reda and Old Forge Dashers with a $24 purse. Church services, weddings, and social events fill the week. Infrastructure work on the DLW line nears completion. Various residents and visitors are noted along with political club activity and Odd Fellows gathering.
Dalton and Carbondale visitors Mrs N J Hanley and Miss Smith travel with sister Mrs Frank Tiffany and Mrs Sarah Gariner through the West. The Women’s Christian Temperance union held a mothers meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs Stull’s home. Walter C Deyn, a recent graduate, is noted.
The item appears to be an early classified advertisement blurb promoting a general exchange and help wanted service. It emphasizes affordable rates, including a cent a word with multi insertion deals, and invites readers to list real estate or other property for sale or exchange.
Fragmentary OCR shows a street name and person identifiers including Thomas Russell and Harrision Avenue. Context unclear but indicates an address oriented note with improvements referenced.
A preat quality white stone three quarter carat diamond ring offered for a gentleman's wear. Absolute perfection with new tooth cutting, reduced price. Address box 215 Saranon Pa. The desirable residence of Ald Hote land No 624 Jefferson Avenue offered for one. Application to A Holland & Son Board of Trade building.
An ad touts a real estate deal offering a property valued at least 25 000 dollars with 86 percent net after taxes and costs. The seller, Tera Hackett of 120 Washington Avenue, notes a one third upfront payment and balance financed by mortgage.
Aggressive recruitment ad promises high earnings and exclusive territories. It markets “Aerating Butter Separator” as a quick method to separate butter from cream or milk, inviting readers to join as sales agents with prospective monthly pay.
Local notices advertise Hackett offerings including Penn Ave and Washington Ave properties with rents and prices. Listings claim several Lackawanna Ave sites cheap or desirable, plus Clay Ave residences and a Washburn Street Cemetery incorporation notice. An annual meeting notice for Enemy Debt, Clear and Power Co. is included along with a probate notice for Robert T. Black and executors.
Hackett advertises residences on Clay avenue and multiple others in Scranton with varying prices. Listings include one thousand dollar options, corner lots, modern conveniences, and duplex and rental opportunities. agents promote quick sales and full service in buying, selling, and renting real estate.
C8 Cloner for Dr. Ow clean Medical Company was injured between November 10 and 17, 1809 while handing out advertising on a street when a something toppled him, causing fatal injuries. Information on the injury location is needed to support an insurance claim. Communications to Caldwell & Baker, 226 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
An electrical engineer from a Boston school has arrived home briefly. Mr. Dean has received several job offers and is likely to settle in Pittsburgh.
Sunday programs will feature choir numbers recitations solos and duets at Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Rev Judson N Bailey to preach The Higher Education at Methodist in the evening. Sunday school times and league activities listed. Local residents mentioned in town notes and Moosic Republicans set primaries for Monday 4 to 8 pm at the Moosic hose house to vote on county offices elect a county committeeman and vigilance committee.
Edwin N. Wells and Miss Grace A. Hinds of Moscow were married at the groom’s home on Wednesday evening the 6th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. H. Prentice with close family witnesses. The groom recently entered the restaurant and confectionery business and is gaining community respect. May prosperity attend their life together.
Mr and Mrs H D Smith entertained Mrs William Broadhead and several Broadhead sisters and Anna Wolfe of Tobyhanna Sunday. N Dailey has the frame up for A L Rhodes store. Randall found an Indian arrow head while excavating on Third avenue. Methodist Sunday school plans children's services Sunday evening. Rev C E Blethen attends Lutheran Synod meeting in Philadelphia. Miss Susan Heller and Miss Hattie Newell are both very ill. Mrs Harry Staples of Scranton visited Edward Staples Monday.
A fragmented item notes Javanese women pick tobacco worms for wages stored in bottles as proof of earnings. It mentions German airships, perfume bottles found at Herculaneum and Pompeii, and US family incomes with broad economic gaps.
Train departures listed: from Scranton at 2.15, 3.00, 6.90, 10.08 and 4.40 p.m.. from Berreton at 12.10, 2.60, 4.96 and 5.60 p.m. Division timetable notes Scranton departures at 10.05 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.
Scranton based timetable lists train times and routes to Wilkes-Barre Albany Carbondale Honesdale Lake Lodore and other points. Mentions Sunday trains and rates to all points in United States and Mania. Officials RUADSOCK G PD ATWane WW CRoss signed Scranton Pa.
Train schedule in effect May 7 1900 lists Lehigh Valley Railroad departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York White Haven and other coal region towns via Dk A gi and 1D RR with multiple daily options. It notes parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna and directs tickets and Pullman reservations to Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
May 13 timetable lists stations in New York and nearby cities. It covers trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and connections to Pittsburgh via Bethlehem readings and rates for various lines including Mountain Division and Long Branch with prices and Sunday schedules.
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