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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1900

Page

10

New York Interests Eye Lackawanna Mill Project

Frita Hill Adolph Hill Otto Andre and George Klotz of New York arrived to push subscription for a new all weaving mill in Lackawanna County. With several thousand dollars still unsubscribed and a total around seventy three thousand pledged, the team stayed at Hotel Anthracite while hope remains the mill will locate in Carbondale or Norfolk Virginia depending on funding. other local movements include residents leaving for Chicago and conferences, with the New Century club hosting an afternoon gathering at First Presbyterian.

Messrs Frita Adolph Hill Otto Andre George Klotz New York Marcus Frieder Klotz Norfolk Carbondale Delaware Uinedson Seamtoman Li Alam Albany Saratoga Montreal Stostun New England Holleedalyhan Alam Lehigh Valley Rails Road Blick Diasmond Express Trolny Scranton North Ames Lon Wilkes-Harte Ith UNDAY Wilkes Harte Baratoga Boston New

Philadelphia canvasser Nason avoids arsenic mix up

Mrs. M. DRD. French of Philadelphia living with Mrs. W. H. Hollenback at Copeland avenue took what she believed to be bromide but drank part of a bottle of arsenic by dim light. Dr. Bailey gave an antidote and she is reported comfortable today.

Bailey

Driving park project gets financial backing by Trac tion company

The Trac tion company agrees to subscribe the amount discussed by local horsemen for a new driving park on the South Side. Plans include buying the fence around Alumnia park and the Alumni Athletic association buildings, expanding the enclosure toward the river and north side, building a half mile track, and adding refreshment stands. H. J. Hockenberry represents the Alumni Athletic association, with the debt coverage in the purchase price.

Alumnia Park Alumni Athletic Association H. J. Hockenberry

Valuable horse killed in city street mishap

Butcher W. H. Evane of South Main Street lost a valuable horse yesterday afternoon on upper Dundaff street. The animal, part of a team hauling a load of merchandise, became frightened by passing cars and bolted toward the central city. One horse stumbled, threw its rider and itself to the ground, and died shortly afterward.

W. H. Evane South Main Street Dundaff Street Fee House

Jermyn Man Plans New Hotel at Crystal Lake Site

Stephen Whitmore of Jermyn plans a modern hotel over 90 000 dollars to rise on the Crystal Lake House site, destroyed by fire months ago. The project sparks talk of an electric railroad to the lake as part of the development.

Stephen Whitmore Jermyn Crystal Lake House

Local Notes From Scranton and Nearby Towns

A string of brief hometown items lists moves, visits, and health updates. J Martin Kiefer spends Sunday in Tunkhannock with family not yet moved. Sara Coxe returns from Scranton. Patrick Collins enjoys improved health after two weeks confined by rheumatism. William Donnelly visits Carbondale while en route to Scranton. Arthur McHale recovers from diphtheria. Nellie Gaughan returns home after visiting Miss May Lynott. Fred Wiesonsee visits from Pittsburg. Mire, A D Preston and Irene Scurry visit Peckville friends. Patrick Grier is sickest. Albert Crane is ill at Lincoln avenue home. John Fr. Jones’ familiar face is seen.

J. Martin Kiefer Tunkhannock Sara Coxe West Side Scranton Patrick Collins William Donnelly Honesdale Carbondale Arthur McHale Dundaff Street Nellie Gaughan May Lynott Fred Wiesonsee Pittsburg Mire A. D. Preston Irene Scurry Peckville Patrick Grier South Side Albert Crane Lincoln Avenue John FR. Jones Secs

Jermyn and Mayfield Social Event Highlights

A Jermyn social night at Miss Mary Swick’s home marked the Hit or Miss Cooking club’s first anniversary with a formal supper, decorations, and music by the Jermyn orchestra. Attendees included club members from Scranton and Carbondale, plus West Mayfield youths enlisted for Porto Rico, and local residents noted for various incidents and activities.

Mary Swick Second Street Hilda Swick Louisa Moon Jermyn Orchestra Cooking Club W. C. Nicholson Scranton W. J. Baker Carbondale Julia Gill Jessie Winter Eva Lacey Wheeler Laura Hill Emily Tich Marie Swick Mandane Rymer Gertrude Davis J. D. Stocker Will Parks Harry John Griffiths Frank Arthur Winter Ralph Wheeler Grant Bell Willard Atherton Frank Genilall Taylor Jones Archbald Charles van Gorder John Tompkins John Miller West Mayfield Hogarth United States Regular Infantry Porto Rico Steve Sernack Mayfield Glenwood Shaft Swift South Main Street Main Street M. J. Shields

Strife Drama Shown In Hawley By Local Company

A four act drama Strife or Master and Man was presented in Hawley by a local company directed by S. J. Evins. Other notes include social events at Mahons hall with Lawrence's Scranton orchestra, and various regional movements and visits.

Clergy Attendees Honor Dr Spencer at Blakely Reception

Rev Thomas de Gruchy Hyde Park and others attended a welcome address by District Attorney John R. Jones on behalf of Blakely residents. A subsequent reception for Dr and Mrs Spencer featured deacons and wives assisting with refreshments while the Ladies Aid society offered hospitable service.

Thomas de Gruchy Hyde Park G. Reading D. D Providence J. L. Kramer Dunmore Thomas Peckville M. R. Thompson Jermyn John R. Jones Blakely Lackawanna Valley Spencer Ladies' Aid Society

Taylor Hose company prep Decoration Day picnic and repairs

Taylor Hose company No. 1 prepares for its Decoration Day picnic at Weber's park to aid funding for a new hose house on High street. A grand street parade will feature firemen from the valley, inviting public support and patronage.

Lawrenceville Republican Club Elects Officers At Old Forge

The Lawrenceville Republican club of Old Forge, organized last Tuesday, reports 45 members. Officers elected include President John Willie, Treasurer Weasley Johnson, and Secretary Morgan W Evans. Upcoming meeting set for Friday May 4 at 7 20 p m at Lawrences hall.

Lawrenceville Republican Club Old Forge John& Willie Weasley Johnson Morgan W. Evans Lawrences Hall William Tinklepaugh James Wesher John W. Thornton William Payknportle William Cruce Labylon Thomas Stephen Thomson Movale Road

Wedding of Nettie and Frederick Dennis in Avorn

Nettie and Frederick Dennis of Avorn united in marriage by Rev Ace of the Methodist Episcopal church. The bride was given away by her father. A supper followed the ceremony and guests received numerous presents.

Nettie Frederick Dennis Avorn Mr. Ace Methodisat Episcopal Church

Peckville News Roundup of Local Visits Fires and Meetings

Arch ie Tinklepaugh of Wyatte met Frenk Rice in Electric City yesterday. Jows improved his pharmacy interior with new papering. Mrs Maple Bell returned home from Minooka after visiting the Bal family in West Peckville. Blakely council to meet Monday evening. Allen and Denjemin returned from fishing at Ailkman pond Wayne county. Forest fires rage on east and west mountains. smoke over the area. Fire company fair committee to meet at hose company rooms tonight. Local board of health to meet at council rooms this evening. George Locklin takes charge of Lackawanna laundry, replacing Hell. Ef Greiner and son have bought an incubator and brooder for chicken raising. Rev D J Williams visiting friends in Cortland county NY. William Stevens renovates his home exterior. Reception for Rev Dr Spencer at Blakely Baptist church Tuesday night drew a large crowd. Visiting pastors include Rev Dr De Gruchy Hyde Park Rev W J Ward Green Ridge Rev S J Reading Providence Rev J A Thomas Peckville.

W. le van Buskirk Philadelphia Dental College Scranton J. Gilroy Katie McHale Sarah Loftus Dunmore Jennie Kennedy Binghamton Phil Moore West End Cooperstown N. Y Katie Reap Browns Baseball Club Mabon's Hall Mary Shields Arrohbald John Shields Lackawanna Street W. D. Kennedy Green Ridge Harry EB. Jones University of Pennsylvania David Spencer Blakely Baptist Church W. J. Ford Taylor Hose Company Weber's Park High Street Grand Street Francis Gendall Methodist Episcopal Church Peckville Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Church Owego Gendall John Holcomb Pyne Moses Taylor Hospital Taylor W. Berger A. Travis Forelen Ridge Street Forest Home Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics Thomas Reynolds Washington Street Bellevue J. J. Gilroy Hyde Park Ciller Patrick Loughran Rendham Jermyn W. M. Bell Main Street Taylor Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Margaret Thomas Lizele Jenkins West Scranton James .Watkins Reading Knights of Malta Grand Lodge J. W. Houser Archie Tinklepaugh Mra Tinklepaugh Mieckory Street Wyatte I Frenk Rice Electric City Druegier W Jows Maple Bell Minooka William Bal West Peckville Blakely Borough Council Messrs William Allen Fr. P. Denjemin Fshing Ailkman’s Pond Wayne County Fire Company Fair Board of Health George Locklin Lackawatina Joseph R. Hell Ef. Greiner Anson D. J. Williames Cortldnd County N.Y Wiliam Stevens Spencer de Gruchy W. J. Ward J. Reading Providence J. A. Thomas Peockville

Clare's Green notes departures and social events

Clarence Loder plans to leave for Toledo to begin a new job after visiting friends. William Singer from Scranton stayed with his parents A. J. and Mrs. Singer. Several public school terms closed this week. Grace Keene formerly Griffin was buried at Clark's Green cemetery in a large gathering. The Clark's Green Cemetery Association will hold its thirty eighth annual meeting Monday at 2 PM in the election room behind Frace and Parker's store. plot owners should attend.

Clarence Loder Toledo Ohio William Singer Scranton A. J. Singer Clark's Green Grace Keene

Moscow Rider Injured In Glenburn Runaway Crash

Erhart of Moscow suffered a serious head injury after his horse became unmanageable on the Glenburn turnpike near the post office. He was knocked unconscious and remained unable to move until late afternoon after medical aid arrived.

Erhart Moscow Frank Pelham

Local Trades Listings From Whee Screena Manufacturer

A fragment from a trade page lists GH Clark & 60 Ske pman and Ners eram as stores at 60 Waylington Avenue and North Malin Avenue in Secatton Pa. The entry notes Whee Screena as a product line and mentions a factory or supplier in the region.

GH. Clark & 60 Skepman Ners Eran Waylington Avenur Green Howe North Malin Sore Tele Awains Avenue Secatton

Measles Attack Cough Vanishes After Chamberlains Remedy

Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times reports a measles attack left him with a bad cough. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the cough disappeared completely. He praises Chamberlains medicines as the best on the market. Sold by Matthews Brothers and other agents.

Walter B. Beel The Elkin Chamberlain Matthews Brothers

Evarts Dinner Toast Links Webster and Brandreth Pillars

In New York a dinner for Daniel Webster united with Benjamin Brandreth as Evarts toasted them as pillars of the Constitution. Objections blocked a nomination as the judiciary committee sought fresh affidavits while Evarts joked about the candidate and the feast driven proceedings.

Daniel Webster New York Benjamin Brandreth Evarts Judiciary Committee Edmunds Fvarts Hayes Seoffers Jamaica Evaris

Cure for Catarrh Promoted by Cheney & Co

An advertisement claims Mall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease with internal administration. It asserts it builds strength by affecting the blood and tissues and promises testimonials if not cured. Address given in Toledo Ohio for samples and endorsements.

Lall Mall Jeter Jay Della Tor Jd Cheney & 0 Toledo F. J. Th Fawily’ Ville

Train Time Table to Mawley and New York.

Schedule lists No 4 Accommodation leaving Scranton at 6 00 am and No 4 Express at 12 01 pm for Mawley Erie Pavireed New York Newburg Monestale and adjacent points with stops at Huwley.

Eavet Tien Traine Scranton Mawley Lnieg Huwley Erie New York Newburg Monestale

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