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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

7

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.

W. B. Foster Secyr State Association of Photographers Pittsburg Foster Carnival of Nations Cole Postal Telegraph Company Barough E. W. Squier P. F. Godfrey J. D. White East Side Winton Borough Peekville Electric Reese 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.

Jake Hartman 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.

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.

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.

Margaret Dunston G. W. Ames Canton Ohio Bridget McAndrew Kathryn Doyle Emma Barrett Scranton Resele Booth Globe Warehouse FPF L. J. Agame 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.

Blakely Charles Brong Wis Burgess A. D. Haines Burgess Haines Anthrache Telephone Company Carbondale Telephone Company G. B. Reed F. W. Pickering Olyphant Record Scranton Republican Gilroy Regiurer Coun Allented Electric Light Committee The Methodist Episcopal Church 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.

Peter Merritt North Main Street Cornwall England Richard Greenfield Edward William Beott Joseph Rendham Mia Ella Oakley Chicago A. & Whitley John Jermyn Scranton Maynard 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 Burh 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.

Chamberlain Hundred Matthews Brothers

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.

Mia Thomas 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.

Keyvetone 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.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Burnham Newark 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.

Wilkes Hatre Scranton Kirilea Allentown Torey City Newark Athletics Mintoapatin Butlilo Mlevelomd Milwaukee Vetroit Ransgaeit Kidianupelia Oleg

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.

Waverly High School Methodist

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.

Atlantic League Allentown Seriuiium Kiera Wile Thine Dormer City Milliadelphia Nowak Tieorting

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.

Ann H Ferguson O'fwien Shettler Llu Knox Setenenneene Melotyne Polerty Bo' Ielen Millerlek Wilkes- Batik A.B Nigel Waneeure Wilkes O'Brien Kolehen Clymer Nicol Kiere Wilken-Bmarre Scranton Owen Hervin Jamieson Orden Vince O'Brien McIntyre Kelly Marre OM Jaecon Ja Owen Phicher Wey Arkines Wilkes-Barre Fouthpaw Kervin Burnham Red Man Ilke Jameson Wilkes-Harre Amos Ruale Himes Jamievon Burne

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.

Hood

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.

Presbyterian Church 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.

Davidow Lackawanna Avenue

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.

Commonwealth of Vonnaytvinia AL Dh. v Suarte Board of Commissioners of Public Norrishbure

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.

The Scranton Xu Scranton Bolt and Nat Company Erlock P Horton Scranton

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.

BOL En Las Sbecatan North Faye Scranton Li Loomis Scranton

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.

Delaware Hudson Tewnie Scranton Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Roaton New England Wilkes Marie New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Carbon ‘Ale North Elge A An. Bet Wilkes-Barre South Omet Eis i. Om Wilkes Barre Boston New Poeland United States Panwla W. Burdick Albuny W. Cross

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.

Scranton Philadelpha New York Sandays White Haven Hasleton Pesad Pointe I Od Tae Bethlehem Euston Redding Uwarrlehiure Ant Sprengse Battillerme Tate soLutions Sundae B & HR Los Tunkhannock Towanda Elinica Uwhara Pene Rochester Daffalo Lane Chicago D&w Lehigh Valle Wilkes Barri New Wun Philadellphia Buffalo Sissalon Ebr Wawa Cortland Cha Cortland Street New Yor A.W South Hothlehiam Tockawanna Avenue

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.

Expen Pittaton Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Aisd Uadliby Astontown Sillattt Sul Oulhausen G Fi. Y. Baldwin Gan Phaskat

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.

Willow Street Hed Whistlers South Side Rattlers Browns Satunday Boo W'Elpek Taylor and Lowel Main

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.

T. Ling Mawley Erie Road New York Newburg Mowendale Nes Ageom- Oa. m No & Express

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Lackawanna County B. Foster S. Smale Pecekeville Erie Medigal Gco BuFraco N.Y Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor News J. ¢. Taylor John Owens John Evans Stanley Miller John Morrie Richard Gendall Garfield Absolom Williams Charles Beecham Morgan Marsh Thirteenth Regiment Easton John Thomas Price Jones Thomas G. Thomas Edward &. Davie Middle Street Pitteton Montgomery Kingston Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Florence Schwarts Hilizabeth Reese Union Street Taylor Camp Patriotic Order Lone of America Augustus Weber German Evangelical Church Williamsport Atlantic League of the Evangelical Church John Holcomb Parker’s Notes William John Wales Base Moosie Baron Owen Ketchem Baron Wetchem Shefler Shefl Hall Kelvin Nicole Stratton Grough Lymer Nyce Byrne Messitt Knox Jeft Neld Ita Purons Eiepth Boranton Ngee Owens Sneffler Doherty Bohanton Allimtown Mune Vilens Niles Lemme Les Rutile Visibuw Yesteray Pinduire Ohheaga Lewinbhune Bucknell Vranklin and Warshall Chester Brooklin Cheater Ss BA Cinbiarat Henklen St Louis Eant Badisaceon HK Batman Waverly Coal Barons Genet Bospara Adaruss Peal Medicine CO John H. Prelps Wheering Spruce Street the People’s Exchange Nu Sieh Hastam OU Street Pancy Poultry Haslam Tift Street Mostiin Git Street Rom Sala Hotel N. Main Avenue Driv' Ne Park Atrow Willem Craig Care F. Robinson Sone’ Brewery Wevery City Penhaglenia OR. van Dusen Bay City Mich Ee Wi Bushelman Scotol Woolen Milla Co Lackawanna Avert Orr WE Fhuike Connell Building Gutsman Marter Mechanic's Office Dunmore Iron and Steel Dunmore, Ma City Arcond George Berunton Mulberry Street General House Work Mears South Main Ave Trole Monroe Ad. M Tribune Alive Binil- Heme Washington Arovid Mwutcher Malherry Bret LE Washington Uve Ali Ladiva’ Wainte Linixe Shoemaker Adams Avenue Dee Poole A.B. Wriggs L.T. Keller Chirnapely Wilkes Darde Reiman Brox Spruce and Hot Lines Merton Tuckawarnd Avenue TFS Soliton B.C. Spaulding Thaders' Bank Edward J. Davis Connell Serniton Fredemick L. Brown Atchiteatt Washington Averine Ofntists KO Risenberger Padre Bonding Spite Street Senate LO. Lyman Private Ospital, Cor Wyoming Mulberry C. Laubach Wyoming Avenue HL. F. Reynolds F. C Eur Cape Franklin Avenue Zeigler Scranton Housh Baepiman Lnc Victor Koch Ewyers Rourke Athiaw Laelawinne Avenue Iaw Biel J. .W. Tow Sts Joratdlaw Hoge Dass Meare Batten NEGO Metas Building Woshington Avenue Sprume Street Mo, Donahok, Steornev-Atiaw Offices OMG Meare Budlalfig Frank B. Boyle Lorathaw Burr Building Washington Avenue Willard Warren & Knapp Ptorneys Comnetlicatiaw Republican Wiehington Avenue Jessop & Jessup James W. Darkford Edward W. Thayer Uthythtre Marre Bai Falire Bo AL Watres Attorneyatlaw Com Servniin Patterson & Wilcon Republican Building Physica and Supsfovs di, Wy B.ares Ron A Eri AMORA Midian Aoeoos Awann Bohrantons Clark & CO Sendman Erin Wihineten Avenuie Apne Nuitine North Main Avenue Story Tele WEAR the Board OF Commissione OF William A. Stone Mtiaware Saree Rene Ia. McCauley Auiditer Teviral James Barnett T. L. Evre Board of Commissionere of Public Simpson Method Hoscopal Church Andrew John’ BP Handolph Chuit. Uh South Hyde Park Avenue LEGAL Rune Ani Senn McDougal Jehneon Hayle West Too Delhniy McSmannesh Sund Jersey City Ragebel Gelding Conevoy Welle Boone i Katteria Coogan Trown and Byers Batterle Viawail Carlin and Duck National League Pittebonge Cwcmbo Tutinehill Wil Immer Twartwond Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Hazleton Pottsville Norristown Sunbur Altimore J. R. Wood Gen Pasa J. Th. Hutchinson del. Lacka Western Lea Serarion ELS Vor Hiedelphia Phila Elphia Stroudsburg Bilalo Mau SO A. Ti Montrowei Wil Nicholeon Senimten Fron Fsg Prom Chwege Ant Svewenie End Syracuse Atlee Dod Slo Brom Nicholson Montrose Ja. m Sloomshurg Northumberland Plymouth Northlake Plymouith Shomom Prem Nanticoke F Alymonth Plymonth Lehigh Valley Railroad Er Rcseanton Weehawken Starlight Preston Park Winwood Poyntelle Onion Neonat Me Uniondale Porvat Cat Bude le Huge Mayfield Winton Peckville Pricebeee Providence Park Piac Scranton O AI Nee Ade Ane Te, Eon Renee Ane Ome Bunday Senera Lleiets Erie and Wyomin Valley
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