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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1900

Page

7

Baptism Held at Maple Grove in Dyberry River

On Sunday at Maple Grove Wayne county Reverend H. J. Whalen of this city administered baptism to twelve candidates. The immersion occurred in the Dyberry river as the fruit of evangelical work recently carried out in Maple Grove by Mr and Mrs Grant B Stanton. Mr Stanton is a brother of George Stanton of Cannann street.

Maple Grove Wayne County H. J. Whalen Dyberry River Grant B. Stanton Stanton George Stanton Canann Street

City Council Advances Telephone Ordinance In Regular Session

The council met in regular session last evening and passed two readings of the telephone ordinance. The street committee reported extensive repairs needed on the city thoroughfares. The Cottage Home ordinance did not appear, facing strong opposition from several opponents.

Select Council Tribune

Local Items and Notices

W OH Stevens has secured employment in Rochester and moved here yesterday. Street sprinkling began by Mitchell Hose Company yesterday. Mrs W M Lathrop of Paterson N J visits her parents here. Mrs Samuel Smale is seriously ill. Mrs E A Breese of Salem avenue is on the sick list. Miss Mina Frank visits in Wilkes Barre. Albert Crane, homebound, is convalescent. A Berry furniture dealer at Dr Wheeler’s hospital is improving. Dr Henry L Jones rector of St Stephen’s Wilkes-Barre to exchange pulpits with Rev Rollin Sawyer Trinity church. The local Typographical union met at St Rose hall. Fire destroyed J W Cohen’s barn and contents in the Fourth ward. insured. Loss 1000.

W. OH. Stevens Rochester Mitchell Hose Company W. M. Lathrop Paterson N. J Samuel Smale E. A. Breese Salem Avenue Mina Frank Wilkes-Barre Albert Crane A. Berry Wheeler Henry L. Jones St. Stephen's Church Rollin Sawyer Trinity Church Typographical Union St. Rose Hell J. W. Cohen Fourth Ward

Jermyn and Mayfield Church Aid elect officers

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church met at Mrs. J. J. Miller's Main street home and chose officers for the year: President Mrs. Winter, Vice President Mrs. Badger, Secretary Mrs. Willman, Treasurer Mrs. Miller. Mildred Jessup, 16 months, died of convulsions. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm. Letters from Chile and George Maynard in the Klondike bring news to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard. Chicken thefts: Alexander Bruce lost 16 fowl, killed, and found nearby. Michael Collins also reported losses. Delaware and Hudson miners paid. breaker worked thirteen days last month. James Gilligan, home on ten days' furlough from army. Mrs. Joseph Tenny opens an ice cream parlor this evening on Main Street. School board to meet tonight. Archis Martin returns from Moscow. hand improving. Mrs. Roberta visited Carbondale. Mrs. Gomer James and family from Providence visited here. Local notices mention Hood's Sarsaparilla promoting blood purification and energy.

Ladies' Aid Methodsal Episcopal Church J. J. Miller Main Street Winter W.S. Badger H. A. Willman Mildred William Jessup West Mayfield Jilace John Maynard South Main Street Chile George Klondike Alexander Bruce Michael Collins Delaware and Hudson James Gilligan Mayfield Joseph Tenny Archis Martin Moscow HM. Martin W.T. Roberta Carbondale Gomer James Dave Irene Providence Art David Griffiths Scranton John T. Griffiths

Fraternal Meetings Draw Local Delegates In Vermont and Allentown

J B Williams left for Poultney Vermont to attend the Grand Lodge annual session of the American True Ivorites representing Emlyn lodge. Thomas Edwards of Blakely is a delegate to the Knights of the Golden Eagle convention in Allentown this week. France Markey of Hyde Park visited relatives here. Miss Mabel Coolbaugh of Wilkes Barre, guest of Miss Jennie Patten, returned home. Dr W L Van Buskirk came back from Philadelphia with J Budd Rey.

J. B. Williams Poultney Vermont Grand Lodge A? American True Ivorites Williams Emlyn Lodge Thomas Edwards Blakely Allentown The Knights of the Golden Eagle Francia Markey Hyde Park Mabel Coolbaugh Wilkes- Barre

Recitals At St Patrick’s Academy By Music Pupils

The music pupils of St Patrick's academy will give a recital in the Father Mathew opera house tomorrow evening. An excellent programme has been prepared. Ten cent admission will be charged. John W James went to Reading yesterday to represent the Eureka commandery Knights of Malta at a convention held there. A social will be held this evening in Mahon's hall for the Browns baseball team benefit. The Spanish American War Veterans meet in Thomas RK Williams hotel Thursday at 7 50 o'clock. Frank Howarth of Wilkes Barre visited Mr and Mrs Frank Williams Sunday. A large number attended the Nordica concert in Wilkes-Barre last evening. M D Brown, the lumberman, who has been ill for two weeks, is out again.

Nolds Philadelphia Dental College St. Patrick's Academy Father Mathew Opera House John W. James Eureka Commandery Knights of Malti Mahon Browns Thomas RK Witlama Frank Howarth Wilkes-Barre Frank Williams Susquehanna Street M. D. Brown

Community notices from Taylor on church events and locals

Public reception for Rev. C B R Henry at the Methodist church features an evening programme of duets quartettes solos and recitations with the Ladies Aid serving refreshments. Calvary Baptist singers plan a cantata under Prof D E Jones. Various locals travel attend meetings and visit in Taylor and nearby towns.

Educational Sermon Opens Graduation Exercises at Baptist Church

Rev James W Putnam acting as substitute preached an educational sermon for the public school during graduation exercises in 1900. Prof Diverge Bible of Stroudsburg State Normal will deliver the address at 9 welock with refreshments to follow. A former citizen E S Decker died recently, interred at Clark's Green cemetery. Rev M A Godshall will visit Philadelphia this week.

James W. Putnam Keystone Academy Mr. Reynolds Diverge Bible Stroudsburg State Normal School

Scranton Visit Highlights Summer Housing Plans

Harry Reynolds and wife of Scranton came to town last Friday to seek a residence for summer occupancy. Other Scranton residents intend to relocate. Rev A B Browe, former Baptist minister, visited friends here the past week. Thomas Smith has returned from Europe. Miss Mary Greene recovers from illness. Fruit blossoms brighten the countryside as candidates tour the area. Postmaster Bailey aims to add a 6 pm mail, aiding patrons.

Harry Reynolds Scranton Severg A. B. Browe Thomas Smith Europe Mary Greene Offce Beyea Dunmore H. Bailey

Death Claims Miss Kenniman Of Avoca After Brief Illness

Miss Elizabeth Kenniman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joette Kenniman died at the family home in Avoca after a short illness congestion of the lungs and rheumatic pleurisy were cited by doctors. She had begun pharmacy studies under her brother and was highly regarded in the community. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2 40 PM with services by Rev D T Smythe and interment in Langcliffe cemetery.

Elizabeth Joette Kenniman Avoca Mies Kunniman South Scranton William J James Bell P. HH. O'Brien Lena Margaret Scranton Public D.T. Smythe Langcliffe Cemetery James Moore Pittston South Main Street Odd Fellows' Cemetery Avoca Langcliffe Church T. Smythe John Golden James Siver Lincoln Hill M. J. O'Malley E. C. Kellum Perry Suequehaana County Daughters of St

Women's Missionary society thanks committees for mission convention

At a meeting of the Women’s Missionary society held last Friday a vote of thanks was given to the several committees that arranged the Fors ten Missionary convention in the Presbyterian church. Rev. W. Young is preparing the lawn tennis court for the event. Wilford Halestone returned from a trip to Stafford’s with a fine catch. James Artemus of Lackawanna Chemical was badly hurt Saturday when three fingers were crushed in a machine. Dr. Watson and William Stevenson visited Pittston Saturday to observe a trap for shooting clay pigeons. Dr. Watson scored 20 of 25 in a trial.

Women's Missionary Society Forsten Presbyterian Church Rev. & W. Young Wilford Halestone Stafford’s James Artemus Lackiwanna Chemical Company Dr. Watson William Stevenson Pittston Watson

Cough from Measles Clears After Chamberlain's Medicine

Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times reports a measles attack left him with a bad cough. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the cough disappeared. He praises Chamberlain's medicines as the best on the market. Sold by all druggists Matthews Brothers are wholesale and retail agents.

Walter B. Beel The Elkin Chamberlain T Vonsider Chamberlain Matthews Brothers Tee Tall

Burnham's men Lead as Ball Clubs Edge Elmira and Newark

Base Ball reports Burnham's team extending their fast gait with yesterday's win over Elmira, while Reading falls to Jersey City. The Newark Athletics crush Newark pitchers for a fourth place, Elmira drops and ties Jersey City, and matchups today include Scranton at Elmira and Reading at Jersey City.

Burnham Elmira Reading Jersey City Athletics Newark

Heavy Hitting Wins Burnham's Men Sixth Straight

Elmira loses to Scranton as Grove errors and McMackin collapse in fifth inning shift the balance. Wilkes–Barre, Allentown, Reading, Newark games report weak batting, sparkling field defense and late inning rallies. Orioles-style slugging cited in several line scores.

Burnham Jameison Elmira N. Y Grove McMackin Scranton

National League standings shift after Sunday's games

Cincinnati closes gap on Philadelphia and could lead the league if they win and the Quakers lose. Boston defeats New York to push the Giants into last place with Beaneaters. Pittsburgh beats Chicago to tie St. Louis for fourth as teams jockey for position.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Reds Quakers Boston New York Giants Beaneaters Pittsburg Chicago Windy City St. Louis

WANTED APPOINTMENTS AND ESTATE NOTICE IN SCRANTON

Public notices and classified items list letters testamentary for Theresa M. O’Byrne of Beranton and call for debts and claims to Patrick T. O’Byrne in Scranton. Various help wanted ads include a competent girl for domestic work, washing and ironing, and a recapper with experience. Local attorneys and law offices, banks, and suppliers are named among listings.

Beistatr Theresa M. O'Aryne City of Beranton Patrick T. O'Bryne Scranton

Wilkes-Barre and Elmira Prospects Stirled by Strong Pitches

Yesterday's game featured Wilkes-Barre's Ketohem delivering six straight hits, with heavy hitting from Seinsore Fields who homered for Newark against the Athletion. Elmira's Eddie Thurke and Milligan joined the town's scene as Buffalo league players arrive, while Innis returns late to join the Elmira unit and eyes a standout pitching year.

Lit Willow Ketohem Wilkes-Barre Heye Sermaton Fieuren Seinsore Fields Newark Athletion Tottie Elmira Sheffler Springfield Ohio Kinnaelt

Amateur Ball Notes From Local Clubs

The Pirates plan a game with Jens Daoue’s Klerks on Sunday May 14 at 204% p.m. Linden Street. Epstein captains the Twirlers who seek a Willow Street game on Saturday May 1 at 6O on Orchard grounds. The Red Whistlers beat Locust Bueep Sliders 2 7. Paltooy Beynon captains 18 year olds seeking county play. Marty Williattin manages. The Young Americans of Providence accept Merry Hog challenge on Race Charme grounds Saturday May 19 100. George Mackey captains.

Pirates Jens Daoue Klerks Linden Street Tritone Epstein Willow Street Orchard Grounds Ceorge Mackey

Irilanepolle and City Match Ups Highlight Eastern League

A fragmented sports scoreboard lists team results across the Eastern League including Syracuse 7 Springheld 4 and Toronto 10 Worcester 8 Providence 4 Montreal 4 Rochester 4 Martford 2. Additional entries show Cleveland 1 and Chicago Kanes City in scattered pairings.

Irilanepolle Detroit Hullaly Cleveland Chicago Kanes City Iadu Syracuse Springheld Toronto Worcester Providence Montreal Rochestor Martford

India Jamieson Sets Off on Sorantoo Twirler

India Jamieson begins his voyage aboard the Sorantoo twirler in a highly hopeful but unsettled departure. Local observers note a wary optimism as the crew charts a course toward uncharted shores and potential discoveries.

India Jamieson

Fumo Verasei Volume Cited Amid War Verdict Scrutiny

A Chicago Record note describes a published volume of fumitive veraei and the mixed critical reception. It notes critics who sought the author’s verdict and their cautious reveal that the war had been caught.

Chicago

Railroad Time Tables for Erie and Wyoming Valley

Time table lists train departures from Beranton to Hawley and other points. Notes fare details, freight services, and accommodation options with times from morning to afternoon. Includes lines for freight, passenger, and intermediate stops, reflecting early 20th century timetable conventions.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Details and Contacts

The notice outlines Lehigh Valley Railroad services with routes to Philadelphia New York and multiple intermediate stations. It lists departures Sundays and elsewhere, speed and connection notes, and mentions ticketing and Pullman reservations with contacts in Scranton New York Philadelphia and Bethlehem for details and bookings.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Los White Haven Hazleton Euston Paine Amy Uh Black Amont Raynes IRK Tee Rockeeter Buffalo Niagara Chicago Ridge Port H. Tet Hur Gen Cortland Street Charles & Ler Gem Pas

Central Railroad of New York Foresees Stations and Freight

Fragmented OCR notes describe schedules and routes for the Central Railroad of New York in 1869. It mentions Newark Bethlehem Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre with assorted timings and freight points, and cites connections via various towns and lines.

At & Ad A Weesgeoet Willos Flurre Ashington Saith Bethsetem Lelupon

Train Schedule Notice Amid Fractured OCR

A fragmented notice discusses limited train stops on Sundays and general schedules via Ontario, with pricing hints for passage and reduced fares, mentioning officials Andersen and Wagner and a chair car from New York to longon, plus agents Scraatoa and Pa.

Hunday Sijuifes Fame WM Bundey Ontario Weatera Purchasig Uckers Save Mopey Oleh Wagner New York Longo Andersen Gen Pass Agu Scraatoa

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Lackawanna County Jermyn and Mayfield Ladies Aid Society Hood Olyphant Taylor News M. E. Church C. BR. Henry Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Calvary Baptist Church D. EB. Jones Henry P. Jones Temple of Lovelodge Jones Taylor H. H. Hanis PRD Grand Army of the Republic David R Edwin Davis Grove Street Prige Library Sehent House J. BK. Watking Chauncey Bryant Par Sons Friends Hugh Hughes Robert Englis Waterville H. T. Davis Clare's Green Waverly Mr. Peal John H. Frelps Peckville Mise Virginia H. Suvens North Main Street Mies Stevene Faloek Westi Kipling Stevens Mer Bert James Zoh Vanderbing Pullin B. Geever Grover Altough Burma Milas Siella Miller Groswne Miller North Mainsievt Scott Mie Miller Clue Beott Blakely Baptist Mica Howe Anne Jones Lacy Stomd Hie Lloyd Jennie Way Llelent Clavie Mies Fanny Witlagwe Ale Acheah Kingsley Mary N. Feull Mowe Llows Joh Kingwley Niu Ech Peckwille Wnion McCormick V. & Benjamin Tressurer Francia Ham Base Borenton Neadite Newark Athletics Amenlowmn Deniy City Voc Iseyenneeeee Pe Wiles Barre Scranton Downs Wilke Mare Wilkes-Aare WBE Wilkow Barn Weet MuManue Owen Mes Witt O'Neil Cross Mills Pattam Goozan Tate RW K Voorhees and Coogan, Brown and Vignes Feta Riz Ailleflis A. K. Naggenty Potteris Herwig Johneon Rf Rowenhork Moilackin Pe. Eason Ory Tataneeeenee Ainiwon Totalnis Careys Kinchen Etna Jolitieen Fergrason ThiteoInise Dirant Bettenin Dehnaon Grant Elimetra MeMackin Ly Rasen Jambeon Dowhle Plowe Ferguson Tou Brien Erron Emira National League Pidoogs Ae Banta Nawley Seymour Warren Dineco Clarke Chambers Clemente Connelly Pittehing Kenvin Donotwe Leower Aimer Aia Brooklyn Douglam Kennedy Farrell People’s Exchange Benet Addres Mra. G. W. Ff Nash Noise City Ieee Wilhem Crifg Care E Robinson Sons’ Brewery Avery City Pennsylvania Addrewm Vs Vag Mn Supt Bay City Mich Diametie Tron Steep Dunmore, Va Partment S. C. Meore Bell Main Ave Dreasmaker Tribune Office Board of Trade Swift & Macpherson Charles du Pont Swift Keath Wyde Park Avenue Scranton Bolt & Nat Co Stockholm Scranton Bolt and Nat Company Eninge Te Hortons Secretar Scranten Timi Ad Conk Achim North Redeces Avene Ardtelund Aildevas M. Tlil Yirtune COL Minera Ktreet Adhipews Eley Filmaton Avenue Siation Rutoner Addie Butcher Pelasian, Dermatologiet Ashington Avenue Alo Indies Loulhe Shormuaker Adams Avenue Briggs A. B. Briggs Malin Avenue Wicke Adama and Mulberry L. T. Keller Wilkes Tarre Koranton Reiman Broa Spruce Linden M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue TS. Rehuteer Cel Spruce Street Spaulding Traders Bank Edward HT. Davis Connell Branton Frederick BROWN Arcinetct Price Building Warrington Avenue Giton Ander Hy Jovwah Kelley Pilenbbergee Paull Ruling Spruce Street Scrandon O. Lyman Car Wyoming Mullerry Wyoming Avenue MH. F. Reynolds P.O Elk Cape Et Pranklin Avenue P. Zeigler Scranton House W Passen Ger Victor Rou Lawrert Richard J. Rourke Atorne General Watlaw J. W. Browning Couaey Noon Sebsle Mow D. B. Replogle Meare Orilding Washington Avenue MJ. Donahoe Mears Audinar Frank E. Boyle Lor-Atlaw Bure Roon Mnsit Ites Jessup Gous the Commonwealth Building James OW. Oakford ATLAW Board of Trade Tidy Edward Yo W. Thayer Thayer Duney A. Watres Cow Monwealth Building Scranton, My Cork Pitcher ATAAW Yprunton Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank G. Comfgys Pepaprican Building Kenoah Rewthole Meats Tlon DR. OW BO Oallen Washington Amopeal Py Wash Celine ES Mulberry Ohrente Esse School OF the Lackawasna Fen G. & Clark & 60 Beedpman and Nimhenn Store Oh Wasington Caveman Grenhove VC North Main Avenue Pore Telephone Kurttel Ream Lackawanns Avenue Sceraton Wire Screena Baver Miric Pon Addenes Ho Df Hulberta Megargee Prothers Warhinston Ayetin Korarton Paliland Lyceum Theater Fonoon Welowk St David's Oleh Palmer Con Aalecole Tale Vioranto Canada Mason Academy of Moni S. C Coe Acad Susie Madame Newville Ber Augustin Neuville Escollent Erie and Wyoming Valley Hawley Neve Farle Pelea Fee Rolomios Ea Alii Tatertanerel Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore West Potteville Norristown Pittabur J. R. Wood J. B. Hutchinson Del Lacka Ant Western Kfeot Oe HOG A Ms WO Ks Yi Arcatimoation Hoboken Philaelyhia Tis Lew Proma Streetidstrargy At &O Scranton Tin Bofalo Histiate Hutton Ak OO Ag O«wige Byraie EOS Ind Bo P.m al Spi Fred Nuffile Anc Prom Nicholeon Montrose Lou A Leier Scrantan Plymouth Nandoulie Northviinie Derland Nanthake Srintoh Northamberlain Wan Eon South Tarave Eeantiie Havilion Larave Scranton Delaware and Hudson IOI ILI Ashway Sirative Montiel Paelanl Polite Moe Honesdale—i Wilkes Marre Vial Wehilgt Valley Railroad A.m M. Mlo Carbon Lile North South H.W. Cro&s Lehigh Valley Railroad
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