Lackawanna Photographer Wins State Silver Prize at Pittsburg
W B Foster of this city won the silver prize at the State Association of Photographers meeting in Pittsburg. He previously won bronze last year. Contests award three prizes. six pictures per contestant are judged on light, passion and chemical effects with minimum size of twelve inches. Foster plans to compete again next year. Carnival of Nations forthcoming. Road Commissioner Cole ordered water turned on at the fountain. Postal Telegraph rep offered fifty cents per pole and proposed a fifty cent rate for future wires. current ordinance charges one dollar per pole and 2.40 per mile on wire. Borough attorney to continue suit against the company. E W Squier and Councilmen Godfrey and White urged extending electric service to Winton borough. Committees Meme Reese Briggs Nicol to attend Win ton council meeting to discuss wiring extension. Mrs Williams of Pittston visited. an infant of Mr and Mrs William H H Walker ill. Mrs Ketchum recovering from injuries.
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State Association of Photographers
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Foster
Carnival of Nations
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Postal Telegraph Company
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P. F. Godfrey
J. D. White
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Winton Borough
Peekville Electric
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Briggs
Nicol
FR. Williams
Pittston
William HH
Walker
Ketchum
Accident injures Ontario and Western foreman at Cemetery Street
Jake Hartman of Cemetery Street, in charge of a crew for Ontario and Western, was seriously hurt while standing under a trestle between Button and the river when a stick eighteen inches long and three inches thick fell twenty feet, knocking him into a six foot pit. Dr. A Niles treated him. no broken bones but severe bruising, a head wound, and facial lacerations observed.
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Cemetery Street
Ontario
A. Niles
Mrs Smale Improves After Major Tumor Removal
Mrs Samuel Smale's condition at 10 o'clock last night was very favorable and friends hope for her recovery. She had been ill for months and yesterday underwent a laparotomy at Dr Wheeler's Private hospital where a twenty five pound tumor was removed by Dr Burn and Dr Wheeler. She stood the operation remarkably well.
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Samuel Smale
Orlook
Ramsey loses finger at Hendrick works
Allan Ramsey a 29 year old married machinist of 50 Cannon street had the index finger on his right hand severed last evening at six at the Hendrick works. The finger was caught in a machine and cut below the third joint. He was taken to Dr Wheeler's hospital where the wound was dressed. He is regarded as one of the citys best machinists.
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Allan Ramsey
Cannon Street
Hendrick Works
Ramsey
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight City Scenes
Miss Margaret Dunston is ill. A. G. Ames of Canton Ohio visits relatives here. Miss Bridget McAndrew is confined at home on Cottage Street. Kathryn Doyle returns home to Scranton after visiting Emma Barrett. Rosele Booth secures a clerkship in Globe warehouse. Hughes McKenna and Higgins return from a business trip to New York City. Mrs L J Agame visits her son in Sacketts Harbor now back from Cuba. Peter A Larkin discusses final exams at Medico Chirurgical College Philadelphia and will graduate later this month.
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G. W. Ames
Canton
Ohio
Bridget McAndrew
Kathryn Doyle
Emma Barrett
Scranton
Resele Booth
Globe Warehouse
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Sacketts Harbor
N.ow
Cuba
Peter A. Larkin
Medico-Chirurgical College
Philadelphian
Adjourned Blakely Council Notes Absent Member Brong Wis
Blakely borough council adjourned with Councilman Charles Brong absent. Burgess Haines reported eight April arrests of bicycle riders abusing sidewalks on Sundays, each fined two dollars. funds to be handled by the treasurer. Officers bill to be considered, police chief to maintain the borough office line, and monthly reports required. Petitions to table Anthrache and Carbondale telephone company ordinances. Auditor reports received. several audits listed. Borough attorney to secure laws on old electric light contracts and to ensure electric lighting contracts renew for one year at set rates. Methodist Episcopal church granted free current for twenty five lamps for Morgan store building nights.
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F. W. Pickering
Olyphant Record
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Morgan Store
Mrs Merritt of North Main Street Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Peter Merritt a respected North Main Street resident died at 1 PM after a 30 year invalid condition. Born in Cornwall England she resided in the borough 37 years and is survived by her husband four sons Richard Edward William Joseph and two daughters Mia Ella Oakley and Mrs A J Whitley plus two sisters Mrs John Jermyn and Mrs Maynard. Funeral services will be held Sunday with a home service at 2 and church service at 3 at the Methodist Episcopal church. The obituary notes many relatives attended and the community mourned.
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Cornwall
England
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Beott
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Rendham
Mia
Ella Oakley
Chicago
A. & Whitley
John Jermyn
Scranton
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California
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lizzie Giles
South Second Street
Misses Mann
Lizee Jones
Nellie Havenstate
Vannie Ren
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Huarria- Dig
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Brook Lodge
Jasper Lane
West Mayfield
James Liowis
Mdille
Ralph
Mehmondale
Justice of the Peace
Swick
Factory
Pain Balm Claims Quick Rheumatism Cure
The ad asserts rheumatism is a demon’s work and promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a fast relief remedy. It argues one application eases pain and cites many testimonials, selling through Matthews Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.
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Chamberlain
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Local Notices and Community Update
The Moosic Powder Company workers were paid yesterday. Mr. Thomas vacates his house. Mr. John Thorne will move in. Mr. IL Warner and family expect to return home today. The Methodist Episcopal church property gets four feet of dirt added in front, plus a new curb and fence. Miss Liasie Reneman of Avoca was laid to rest yesterday. The Epworth League met at the Methodist church with a literary program and refreshments served.
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John Thorne
Moosic Powder Company
IL. Warner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Liasie Renneman
Avoca
Epworth League
Musical entertainments and community notices in Taylor
A packed Taylor edition reports a Keyvetone orchestra concert at the Prien Library with Professor William Prince on violin and Miss Olwen Howells as soloist. A Sunday school drill by Miss Pauline Hall and Misses lndies is planned at Weber's rink. Examinations for teachers certificates are set for June 4. Local society notes mention funerals and visits, Knights of Malta and Patriotic order meetings, and a Wales emigration of William John.
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Prien Library Association
William Prince
Olwen Howells
John F. Tubbs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pauline Hall
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Weber's
Scranton Leads After Narrow Setback by Wilkes-Barre
Burnham's team clings to the lead as Newark moves up on Reading while Elmira climbs to fifth after defeating Allentown. Wilkes-Barre pitchers face tough hitting as Ketchem and Wetchem make key plays, and bouts of brisk offense mark the tense National League action.
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Burnham
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Reading
Elmira
Allentown
Pittsburg
Chicago
Atlantic League Results Yet to Clarify Teams
Fragmented scores show Wilkes Hatre Scranton Kirilea Ad Allentown ih Torey City Newark Athletic National League Pinduire 3 Chicago 4 American League Mintoapatin 1 Butlilo 2 Milwaukee 5 Detroit 2 KC 1 Oleg 7 Mintitiwul As Waeneesten 4 Lewinbhune Bucknell 0 Franklin and Warshall 1 Chester Brookin 1 Cheater.
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Waverly High class of 00 to graduate at Methodist church
The graduating exercises of the class of 00 of the Waverly High School will be held in the Methodist church, Waverly, on Monday evening, May 14, at 8 o'clock. The following named persons compose the class: Cora M. Lorrile, Amman, Sadie A. Spencer, Waverly, Lotte E. Mahoney, Waverly, Oweno Decker, North Abington, Pallh White, Glenburn, Florence Foster, North Abington, Lottle Hallock, Waverly, Leila Parker, Waverly, Bernard White, Eidelin, Garfield White, Glenburn.
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Allentown at Seriuium and other matchups
A mixed list of pairings includes Allentown versus Seriuium, Kiera against Wile Thine, Dormer City facing Milliadelphia, and Nowak meeting Tieorting. Names appear inconsistent, suggesting OCR errors in a sports or tournament draft.
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Mercy Derby Day Triumph Over Scranton in 1000 Crowd
Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons defeated Scranton on home grounds in front of over 1000 fans. Clymer’s team outbat'd Scranton as starter Kervin was lifted for Jamieson amid wild pitches and errors. Jamieson, though unwell, collected a single and a double at the plate.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Wide Cures
A vintage advertisement urges faithful use of Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure scrofula salt rheum boils pimples and other humors plus dyspepsia rheumatism catarrh and fatigue. It claims Hood's never fails and links Hood's Pills to headache relief.
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Practice for Children's Day at Presbyterian Church
In Moosic the church hosts an evening practice led by Mr. James Campbell for Children’s Day. Mr. David Thomas of Dewey Street departed for Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.
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James Campbell
David Thomas
Dewey Street
Pittsburg
Classified Ads for Rent and Sale Spotlight Local Goods
The notice lists cheap real estate and goods for sale including furnished rooms, poultry stock, lime and insect powder, and a fine bay horse with tied harness. It promotes Haslam’s depots and a hotel property for sale or rent at 40 N Main Avenue and 307 Lackawanna Avenue via local brokers.
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Help Wanted Classified Ad Fragments Include Jobs and Attorneys
A fragmented early 20th century classified page lists help wanted notices for a cook, cleaning help, saleswoman, and general labor with various addresses. Advertisements also include a long block of attorney and law office listings indicating professionals in different firms along Washington avenue and Commonwealth Building.
Proposals for Furnishings and Supplies for State Departments
Notices from the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings call for sealed proposals to furnish seating, stationery, fuel and other supplies, plus repairs and public document distribution. Proposals due June 12 with bonds and sureties, opened in the Executive Department reception room. Also notices bids for janitorial contract at Simpson Methodist Church due May 25.
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Annual Meeting of Scranton Bolt and Nut Company Directors
The Scranton Bolt and Nut Company holds its annual meeting at the works office Saturday May 19 1900 at 4 oclock for election of directors and other lawful business. Secretary Horton announces the gathering and lists agenda items for the ensuing year.
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Scranton Train Signals Mixed Fare Readings
Fragmentary timetable notes list various train times and fares for Scranton and surrounding routes. Entries include 2.55 4.00 and 6.00 prices, with departures at 10.05 and 18.10 among others. The legibility is limited but references to trains and rates remain.
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Train Schedules for Delaware and Hudson Services to Scranton Area
Scranton area timetable lists April 22 departures for Carbondale Albany Wilkes Barre and connections via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. It notes morning and afternoon trains with multiple stop times to New York Philadelphia Montreal and western points. Sunday and weekday trains are included with specific car connections and through-express services.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable From Scranton to East
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces schedule details effective November 1 1809. Trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia New York via D and H routes at 45 am with connections to White Haven Hazleton and coal region points and parallel services to Bethlehem Redding Warren and other towns with multiple daily departures and Pullman accommodations noted.
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Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetable Notice 1899
In effect November 19 1899 trains run to New York Newark Bethlehem Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia via main lines. Schedules list through connections to all points east and west from a New Jersey station with noted times and destinations.
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Willow Street Stir schedules May 1 baseball clash
The Willow Street Stir plans a Saturday May Day matchup against the South Side Rattlers and other rivals at West City grounds. Lineup features Williams catcher Beynon shortstop Mugines Bevan Bevan and Davis in the outfield with Thomas in right field.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Time Table
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable in brief to connect at Mawley with Erie road for New York, Newburg, Mowendale and other points. Express No 2 operates at 9.30 a.m. No 6 Express at 12.01 p.m.
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