Mayfield Soldier's Letter Details Philippines Fight
Mrs J L Gardner of West Mayfield received a letter from her son Henry with troops in the Philippines. He recounts sharp engagements and a meeting with Walter Snyder near Legaspi. He and fellow soldier are in good health with plans to return via Japan and California. Gardner was promoted to sergeant after serving as a corporal at Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Gardner
West Mayfield
Henry
Phillippines
Walter Snyder
Legaspi
Gardner
Camp Meade
Japan
California
Patrick Mullaley
Scranton
Bartley Mullen
Third Street
Fantasia
Verdi
William Byrne
Charles Graham
Alberti
Davie
Milla
West Side
Browns
Mayfield
Sam Mendir- G
Tigers
Sam
Ecore
Maynard and
Roe
Battery
Mendleson and Breen
Clarence Cobb
Greenfield
Carbondale
Brooklyn Street Bridge
J. A. Kelly
Withers
Stroudsburg Normal School
Belng
John T. Jenkins
David Jenkins
Samuel Temby
Nellie Roundy
Susie Cure
Ruth Brown
Miss Quinn
Agnes Walker
Martha Walsh
Marriages Highlight Local Church Weddings
George J. Ferguson and Miss Margaret V. Gerritv wed at St. Charles Borromeo Philadelphia. Other couples include John Lyons and Mamie Hannick at St. Patrick's. Bridget Gibbons and Michael Hammond at St. Patrick's. Also notes St Patrick’s Parochial academy class of 1900 graduation and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Ferguson
Margaret V. Gerritv
Philadelphia
St. Charles Borromena's
Twenteth
Christian Streets
Culm Avenue
Bridget Gibbons
Michael Hammond
Upper Dunmore Street
St. Patrick's Church
P. J. Murphy
Mamie Swantek
John Gibbons
Mare Ford
P. J. McGinty
Mrs. McHale
Edith Evans
Mary Ann Wil- Hams
Maggie T
Maggie G
Wil- Mams
Nanticoke
Katie Hoban
Easton
Frank Gilleran
St. Patrick’s Parochial Academy
Father Mathew Opera House
1900 von Sinth
Helva Taylor
Fourth of July Events and Local Notices in This Evening's Town
This evening the De Moss family of lyricists will perform at the Welsh Baptist church on Main Street with vocal and instrumental numbers after a Europe tour. The Taylor Rifle club contest concluded with John Horger winning 122 points. Funeral services were held for the 4-year-old Thomas Davis in Dar-kertown. Numerous Fourth of July plans include picnics at local church parks and groves. Regular attendees and visitors were noted from New York and nearby towns as community groups prepare for Independence Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Moss
Lyric Barda
Main Street
Europe
Royal Academy of London
Taylor Rifle Club
John Horger
Arnold Moore
Wirick Horger
Joh Diniger
John Welbel
John Schilds
William Nelger
Michael Webel
Thomas
William Davis
Darkertown
Farcely
J. J. Jenkins
Nebo
Calvary and Welsh Congregational
Inglis Grove
Setulcher's Woos
Atherton’s Grove
Bowen's Wood
John Weisenflueh
New York
Judson N. Tesley
Mouth
J. Henry
Tuemley
Taylor Castle
Knighta
The
Golden Eagle
William Bhdmunds
Clearfield
Card of Thanks for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs. Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses deep gratitude to the manufacturers and agents of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for its relief in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She offers hearty thanks to Mitthews Bros for wholesale and retail distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ordination of Rev H Parlett East at Clark's Green
Frank L. Phillipe and family occupy their summer home at Clark's Green. The ordination of Rev William Parlett East occurred Wednesday evening with delegates from Abington Baptist churches. The council, led by moderator Rh F Y Pierce and secretary W J Ford, reported the pastor-elect highly satisfactory after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Phillipe
WM. Parnlett East
Churches of the Abington Baptist Association
P. ¥. Botaong
N. Tyler
J. B. Evans
Waverly
David Spencer
William Edwards
Blakely
EF. &. Gregory
M. A. Colvin
Clark's Summit
ER. Thompson
Finn
Henry W. Northup
Dalton
G. J. Smith
Elkanah Hulley
Herman Fassett
Factoryville
Willam C. Davis
Chas. Corless
First Church
Scranton
W. J. Fordign
Thomas Johnson
A. J. Harvey
Green Ridge
W. J. Ford
H. Parlett East
Ordination and Church Events Reported
The church unanimously approved ordination proceedings and held services at 7:90 with Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. M. Odehall. Rev. W. J. Ford preached the sermon, and Professor Elkanah Hulley offered the ordination prayer. Deacon Henry W. Northup extended the right hand of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odehall
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. J. Ford
Elkanah Hulley
Henry W. Northup
Tt. F. Bottong
G. Reading
H. Partlett Mast
Methodist Church
Christine Parker
West Chester
Mareuna Parker
H. &. Northup
Sterling Dpd
Parker
Local Notes From Oak Terrace and Stroudsburg Area
Sunday gatherings at Oak Terrace feature several visitors and locals visiting relatives. Miss Effie Curtis visits Peckville, while Miss Marie Hannon stays with aunt in East Stroudsburg. Stroudsburg Normal school commencement events draw Jessie Hardenbergh and Bessie Buckingham. Marie and Friend Rhodes return from Chicopee Connecticut. Diphtheria recovery continues for Hihhoda Jenkins under Dr Knedler. Mrs. W W Peters and Mrs Byron Buckingham engage in visits around Peckville and Scranton. Rev P J Frew accepts Baptist pastorate and moves with family to Sunnyside Villa next week. A strawberry social by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid is planned. The B D Cooper Co store reports a break in with two dozen shoes stolen. loss about thirty five dollars with no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Terrace
Effie Curtis
Peckville
Marie Hannon
Menryville
P. Kearney
Jessie Hardenbergh
Bessie Buckingham
Stroudsburg Normal School
Hush
East Stroudsburg
Marie Rhodes
Friend Rhodes
Chicopee
Conn
Hihhoda Jenkins
W. F. Jenkins
Knedler
W. W. Peters
C. W. Curtis
Byron Buckingham
Scranton
C. FE. Laning
Madge
Grace McLean
Rankin
Kenneth Smith
New York State
W. J. Snyder
Stroudsboro
Normal School
Martin Devanny
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
B. D. Cooper & Co
Dalton News Briefs Outlining Local Deaths and Events
Dal ton residents report a sudden death of Kara Stevens aged about seventy, with funeral plans at her late home. Morris Dean returns from Philips Exeter for summer. Nelson Dershimer and Charles Von Storch fish Lily Lake. John W. Dershimer leaves Shepherd and Co to join Clark's Summit cadences as secretary. A patriotic service at the Baptist church Sunday evening features a sermon, choir, and flag imagery. William Von Storch takes a job in Scranton. Women’s Missionary Society to elect officers Friday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Dean
Philip Exeter Academy
Kara Stevens
Tee
Nelson Dershimer
Charles von Storch
Lily Lake
John W. Dershimer
Shepherd & Co. Builders
Wilkes
Barre
Lister
Scranton
Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
John Krocner
Funeral Held for Mrs Myrtle Davis in Moscow
The funeral for Mrs. Myrtle Davis was held Tuesday afternoon at her parents home in Moscow. Services followed at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Mr. David of Thompson Pa officiating and a choir performing. Attending were three societies including two Moscow groups and the Ladies of the Golden Eagle from Scranton. Pallbearers included Mrs. Mary Swarts and others. interment was in the Moscow family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Davis
Samuel Eshleman
Moscow
Methodist Episcopal Church
David
Thompson
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Scranton
Mary Swarts
Susan Danstone
Margaret Clouse
Elizabeth Sayere
Jennie Flynn
Badle Bkige
Fred Kulp
van Brunt
Mise Sarah van Brunt
Mae van Brunt
Alice Borden
Grace Travis
Tice
H. V. Smith
Moscow Cemetery
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Heals Teething Pain
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain colic and diarrhea. It claims the product soothes infants and is sold worldwide by druggists with a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waes
Sentos
Winslow
Pennsylvania Railroad Tours to Canada and New York
Summer 1900 tours depart July 21 and August 11 covering Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence Quebec Saguenay Montreal Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain George and Saratoga. Fifteen days round trip rate 212. Includes railway boat meals hotel visits parlor car seats and car hire. Tourist agents oversee each trip with a chaperon to supervise ladies. For details contact Pennsylvania Railroad Tour Agent in New York Brooklyn Newark or Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Canada
New York
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Saguenay
Montreal
Au Bable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratoga
Broadway
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Geo. W. Hoyd
Philadelphia
Independence Day at Niagara Falls Tickets on Sale
Tickets on sale July Ltd for return passage on Independence Day to July 6th inclusive, honored on any trim except the Black Diamond Express. For details contact Lehigh Valley ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Lehigh Valley Excursions For Chautauqua And Charleston
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces special fare excursions with tickets on sale July 3 4 6 7 8 for all trains except the Black Diamond Express and Flack Diamond Express. Return limits run to August 5 1900 for Chautauqua and July 18 for Charleston with one fare plus two dollar membership for the Educational Association. From New York the fare is 10 dollars. from intermediates one fare and a third not to exceed 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
N. Y
New York
Convention National Educational Association
Charleston
D. C
Flack Diamond Express
Scranton
Philadelphia
White Avon Itisleton
Pottaville
Bethlehem
Faston
Reading
RK. Ca
H. RB. A
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Beene
Geneva
L. & Wrr
Rochester
Core Niacara Falls
Chicago
J. R
Dufalo
Malon Orl
Cortland Street
Charles & Lie Gen
Avie
Local Scranton Ads List Multiple Professionals and Services
A dense listing of local professionals includes attorneys at law, physicians, and bankers with office addresses on Lackawanna Avenue Spruce Street Washington Avenue and Board of Trade, plus the Republican Building and Mears Building. It notes European plan hotels and medical specialties and a preparatory school opening in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Replogle
Mears Bulding
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Ee Willard
Warren & Knapt Irneva
Republican Building
Sunday Excursion to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko
The Central Railroad of New Jersey announces a Sunday excursion to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko on July 1. Round trip fares are 81 for adults and sd cents for children with departures from the Central station at 7 0 a m and return from Mauch Chunk at 5 20 p m and Glen Onoko at 1 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mauch Chunk
Glen Onoko
Central Station
National League Standings From Early 1900s Games
Baseball standings note Pittsburgh and St Louis games with team records and battery lines. Umpire Murst and Swartwood noted. rain affected Philadelphia Boston not scheduled. Cincinnati and Chicago results listed with run totals and pitchers.
Round Trip Tickets for National Educational Meeting
Southern railway sells round trip tickets to Charleston for the National Educational Association meeting. Tickets issued July 5 to 8 and valid for return until September 1 cost one first class fare plus a $2 membership fee. Stopovers allowed both ways. route passes Virginia and Carolinas battle grounds. info from Charles L. Hopkins, District Passenger Agent, 828 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Southern Railway
National Educational Association
Battle Grounds
Virginia
Carolinas
South
Charles L. Hopkins
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Unclear sports scores from scattered city listings
Readable fragments show Providence Rochester Hartford Montreal rain with a pair of games between Springfield and Toronto and another between Boston and Toronto, plus Worcester and Byractse with varying scores. Details are incomplete and ambiguous from the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rochester
Montreal
Springfield
Toronto
Worcester
Byractse
Baseball Scores across AL and Midwest matchups
In the American League results Chicago defeated Milwaukee 7 to 1, Buffalo beat Indianspelia 8 to 4, Milwaukee topped Kansas City 4 to 2, and Detroit beat Cleveland 4 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Indianspelia
Kansas City
Detroit
Cleveland
Athletics Rout Videttes in Seven Inning Victory
The Athletics defeated the Videttes yesterday in a seven inning game by the score of 16 to LA. Mh. Collins, manager. The West Side Reserves accept the challenge of the Sliders for Saturday on Sliders grounds, William Gallagher, manager, George Harrington, captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Offers Pleasurable Western Trips
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway advertises fast and frequent trains with comfortable cars and scenic Middle States routes. It promises safety features and low fares that still support fine service for travelers seeking pleasure trips to western destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Middle States
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Feline Strategy and the Diplomatic Cat of the Neighborhood
A cat with military mind and strategic charm befriends dogs and a small dog breed guard. He wins battles against a rival gray cat through guerrilla tactics and allies, culminating in a decisive clash where vengeance and victory finally unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Lackawanna Holiday Special Returns for Falls Trip
For the Fourth of July the Lackawanna railroad offers special tickets at one fare for the round trip to the Falls. Tickets are valid on all regular July trains with return by July 6. Enjoy unsurpassed dining car service. For details contact Lackawanna ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Bor
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Excursion to Kansas City This Summer
The Lackawanna railroad will sell excursion thickets to Kansas City with July 1 2 and 4 departures and a round trip fare. Through drawing room cars to St Louis with direct connection to Kansas City, dining car service praised for quality and price. Information at Lackawanna ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Kansas City
Bl. Louis
Lackawanna Ticket
Lawn social planned by PECERVILLE church group
The Young People's society of the Presbyterian church will hold a lawn social on July 21. Full particulars will be given later. Mr. Harry Roberts left yesterday for Mathensbore to visit his father. Mr. Silas Roberts, Measra, Isaac Cheney and George A. Moore left Tuesday for a two months stay with relatives in Yorkshire, England. Mr. W. F. Ketchum was a Scranton visitor yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church
Harry Roberts
Mathensbore
Silas Roberts
Measra
Isaac Cheney
George A. Moore
Yorkshire
England
W. F. Ketchum
Narrow Scranton Manufacturer Joseph Kuvttel Promotes Wire Screens
Joseph Kuvttel of Rear M1 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Pa manufactures wire screens and publicizes their use for industrial screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kuvttel
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Cats Triumph in Odd Ring Tale with Three Dogs
A bizarre scene unfolds as a gray cat outmaneuvers three dogs guarding a ring in Scranton. The cat escapes by leaping over the crowd, while the animals settle nearby, securing milk and beefsteak as the cat asserts dominance over its domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Conor
Allie
New York Ontario and Western Train Timetable
Rail timetable shows north and south bound services on Sunday June 24 for New York Ontario and Western. Key stops include Carbondale Cadonia Cadosia Bevanton Walton Delhi Harwlen with stated winds and connections listed and tickets offices in Beranton and New York. Contact J C Anderson Gen Pass Agent for details and travel guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ontario and Western
R. R
Cadonia
Carbondale
Pia
Sinth
Laeve
Cadonta
Routh Bevin
Catoata
Arbomdale
Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table May 2 1900
Trains depart Sivunten for Hawley Lake Ariel and intermediate points with No 45 at 4 28 p m No 60 at 7 20 p m and No 7 55 m Sunday trains run 9 0 a m and 2 00 p m Trains No 2 and No connect at Hawley for Erie railroad points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and
Madson
Epprot
Carbondale
Scranton
Tz Fal
Jos
Hontsdale
Lake Ledore
Wilkes-lare
T.as
Pointe
Pennsylvania
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Sivunten
Hawley
Lake Ariel
Intermediate Pointe
M. Surnday
Erie Railroad
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Lackawanna County
Jermyn
Iizzie Moran
Loretta McNally
Mary Jest
Annie O'Connell
Lizete Hyland
Nelie Bullivan
Tribune
Ixteen
Detective Clifford
David Davis
Thomas Craven
Anthony Nachnecto
Justice of the Peace
Sadie O'Malley
Bloomshore
Sir Mottclifford
Misses Stone
Bell Street
Bertie Davis
Susquehanna Street
Taxpayers’ Association
Olyphant
Taylor News
Rifle Range
Clark's
Dr. Peal
John H. Phleps
Cor
Wyoming Avenue
Elmhurst
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh
Vallevy
People’s Exchange
Inquire F
Rifin
Penn Ave
Tin
City
Walter Depew
Tribune Office
Adam Avenue
C.F. Prear
Lake Winola
Eae
Osce
Thie City
Salewady
Opte
Mra
S. Jones
A. N. Sumner Avenue
Generat
C. Meary
South Malin Ave
Coarhman
Aditoe Esachman
Alf
Hampton
Addrew H
Frank
Oakford
Aervante
Ashe
Can
Max LE Tribe
Ward Street
van Duren
Aventi
Bay City
Mich
Fernclife
Lake Carey
B.A. Martin
Chlothier
Clithier
Trilvine
Auklirna Communications
Caldwell & Baker, Attorneyy
Frs
Ownal
Certified Public Accountant
Edward C Spaulding
P. A
Traders’ Bank Building
Architects
Edward I. Davis
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
Rurner
Josephelle
JM Lindon
Co. E. Filenberger
Ft. C. Lyman
Scranton Private Hospital
Car
Wyoming and Mulberry
C. Claurach
H. F. Reynolds
Opr
the Elk Capr
Franklin Avenue
Tele
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Renger
Victor Koch
Richard J. Bourke
J. W. Browning
Mears Building
Prank P. Boyle
Couners
Burr Building
Ivasip & Jessup
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Epward A Thayer
Attorne
Meare Building
L A. Watrfs
Commonwealth Building
DR. Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders’ National Bank
Compgys
C.13
A. W. Bertholf
Mears Aldg
Physicians and Surgeons
W. E. Allen
North Washington Avenue
DPR
S. W. Ivamoreaix
Mulberry
Schoo
Lackawanysa
Bend
Hev
Thomas McCann
W. FE. Miumley
A. R Clark
Shedman
Nurs. Eryman
Washington
North Main
Logan Ig
A. TL. Briggs
A. B. Briggs
Oriers
Main Avenue
Kirke
Adame and Mulberry
National League
Pittbiurg
R. OH. EK
Chicaga
Wea
Killon
Nichol
Tannehill
Schriver
Murst
St. Taunusin
Cincinnati
Boston
Scevesnes Ventevees Couse
Philadelphia PO
Cincinnath
Ctuanamey
St. Loif Secanenees Eenneenen
Charleston, D. C
Napoleon
Pecerville
Daver
Oroupstra
Uer
M7 Wraming
Megargre Bros
Beranton
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Itimore
Lacks
Western
Philadea
Streudsburg
Atrite
Hoboken
Paladelah'a
BAO
Cowes and
Syrcue
Utica
Prem Nicholson
Mentrow
Toomey Tivinion
North
Wheal Ata
Pemonth
N ' Umbeond
Fai Aw
Ome
Amd Aaspym
Santicoke
Miemouth
Northume
Plymouth
Hao
Sic
Mehure Division
Bor Ware
Ter Albans
Monesilale
Lake
United States
Cronde
Ti W. Cross
Pittston
Wikes-Barre
Mountain Park
Bethiehem
Soniays
Long Branch
Geran Grove
Lebanon
Murellary
al- Tentews
Pivot Pottaville
All Pointe East
Weat
Louise
Adare Avenue
Keller
Olawipacing
Oke
Fockel Te
Wilberbarre
Iit
Lackawanna Avenge
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