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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1899

Page

7

Street Car Collision Slights Passengers in Carbondale Incident

Passengers escaped serious harm when a locomotive struck a street car at the Ontario and Worstern crossing. The front end was crushed, the truck shifted four feet, and Mrs. Phillipa of Lincoln Avenue was slightly bruised. A frightened rider walked three miles home in the rain.

Vyeateruuy Ontario Worstern Thin City Iron Horse Mra Phillipa Lincoln Avenue Jermyn White Bridge Diatanes

Funeral for George Schafer Held at Local Residence

Final rites for G. E. Schafer were conducted yesterday afternoon at his Bouth Main Street home by Rennard Lee of the First Presbyterian church. The service drew a large crowd including delegations from Knights of Pythias and Cigarmakers' union. Floral emblems honored the deceased as pallbearers and flower bearers from both organizations assisted. Thiermont laid to rest in Magglewood cemetery.

G. E. Schafer Bouth Main Street Rennard Lee First Presbyterian Church Knights of Pythias and Cigarmakers’ Union J. B.rien Cigarmakers Union Robert Maxwell John Beck Knights of Pythias William Gindsay Lee Wall Thomas Campbell John F Hermils A. Reenmemeyer A. Cronnig Charles Bauman Cilyarmakers Thiermont Wis Mole Magglewoad

Municipal writers committee faces funding and staffing hurdles

The committee struggles with near four hundred subscriptions and staff delays. Members refuse to disclose counsel names and argue opposition from many, insisting each citizen has private rights.

Local notes include visits weddings and business deals

Vero and Mrs. Jon Foster return fromniere. Winifred Duremer of Honesdale underwent an operation at Wheeler’s hospital. Mrs. Adelaide Estabrook entertains her sister Mrs. Charles Moxlew of Jackson. William Percy on Ontario and Western trainsman. Delbert Wilson visiting Wilkes-Barre. Miss Beautrton Severance visiting Clifford friends. Aldermian Lowrey buys Waikey colliery. Invitations sent for the wedding of Miss Gre Tallman and Al J. Vandermark on Nov 15 in North Jackson. couple to reside on Washington street. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advertised as mother’s help for night coughs and colds. sold by Matthews Bros.

Vero Jon Foster Fromnmiere Winifred Duremer Honesdale Ps Wheeler Adelaide Estabrook Garfield Avenue Charles Moxlew Jackson William Percy Belmont Street Ontario and Western Delbert Wilson South Church Street

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Fadden At Dinan Torestro Home

In Olyphant a surprise birthday party honored Mrs P J Fadden at her Dinan Torestro home with music, games, and a festive supper. Guests included Mary Logan Minnie Gorton Mary Duffy and many others. The article notes a large turnout for Sunday devotions at St Patrick's and reports a mining accident in No 1 mine injuring a driver boy named Wille Egross.

P. J. Fadden Dnan- Torestro Mrs. Fadden Ruri HoWoelock Misses Mary "Lowan Minnie “Otun Mary Duffy Ligzie McGinty June Lovtus Maggie Mohlalo Bilzgle Rpuerrell Nellie Farrell Lawn Cogging Joe Hylan Thie ‘Ace Minges Mintile Meyers Marc Philbin FP. McAndrew Wo T. Cummings T. W. Loftus Ald Cawley M of Gaughan F. Philbin WH. Philbin

Warners Safe Cure Promoted for Kidney Health

When kidneys are sound they remove uric acid. when not, uric acid harms nerves heart and brain. The only way claimed to keep kidneys in perfect condition is the use of Warners Safe Cure.

Warner

Disturbing mine accident ties up Dunmore Street boy

A boy suffered a broken leg when a car suddenly veered and struck him near the mine. He was carried home on Dunmore Street for treatment by Tir, Kelly, and Miss Nellie Grady. Nearby scenes include Halloween parties, a marriage at St James Jessup, and a Blakely barn dance with numerous attendees.

Dunmore Tir Kelly Nellie Grady Footh Street Bridget Lawler John Mack St. James’ Church Jessup John Lafferty Mra Mack Jeesup Farah Tubridge Blakely Ollie Murphy Agnes All H. Button Mia Frank Northup Misses Marie Large Jeanette Kingsley Macy Snell May Hill Grace Callender Mise Supaon de Fo Je van Sickie S&s Lo MaCabe T. M Vowle Austin Lynch J. Carr B. Jones Ma, Jones

Local Notes and Notices From Brookton Area

Mr and Mrs BH F Barnes of Brookton N Y are visiting Mrs Barnes mother Mrs M Barnes in town The Wilken Fire company seeks bids to haul their new base worn Litretary FW Swingle will receive bids up to Monday evening Hallowe en celebrations spread through the town Main Street shows cyclone damage John Komsky offers 2 0 reward for lost cow at Peekville W C T U to meet at Mrs Hartas home Evers member recovering to help bolster winter efforts

BH. F. Barnes Brookton M. Barnes Wilken Fire Company Woron Swingle Winchester Hallowe'en Main

Sherlock Holmes on the Lyceum Stage by Gillette

William Gillette brings his four act drama Sherlock Holmes to the Lyceum seen last night with a strong company led by Reuben Fox Bruce McHae and Katherine Florence The play which blends a gentle love story with a natural method performance sustains continuous interest and features multiple important characters beyond Holmes It heads to New York for a long run after tonight’s Lyceum show

William Gillette Sherlock Holmes Lyceum A. Conan Troyle Holmes Gillette Gilliette Kathrine Florence Foot Alice Faulk-ner Pr- Vaile Peratian Sherlock Helmes Mr. Gillete Reuben Fox Bruce McHae George W Wesnells Ralph Se Bherrock Holmes New York

The Crime of New York and Lyceum Night Budgets

Chester De Vonde presents The Crime of New York tonight with the Trostenta Sextette at the Lyceum tomorrow. Willie Collier stars in Mr Smooth at the Lyceum Saturday. The European Sensation vaudeville opens Thursday November 2 with a burlesque act and ring coverage of Jeffries Sharkey.

Chester de Vonde New York Lyceum Stouts Loud Willie Collier Mr. Smooth Wille Collier Alety

Classifieds listing rentals and professional services

Page of small ads for rentals, real estate, employment help, and professional services in Scranton. Items include for rent properties on Green Ridge Street and Adams Avenue, architectural and medical professionals, lawyers, and vendors offering goods like stationery and instruments. Local businesses, doctors, and tradespeople are advertised with contact points and locations.

Beneft All

Romantic drama and comedy on stage at the Academy of Music

The best cast for the coming week at the Academy of Music includes Daniel Iferean as leading man with Ai Ryan in a strong supporting role. Clay M. Greene's Forgiven opens the program with Seaver and Storey providing New York style scenery. Tickets at 15 cents for Monday night.

Scranton Academy of Music Daniel Iferean Ryan Stareuret Pyibbine New York Fleberite Acenery Seaver Storey Beton

Tenderloin Beef Noted By Landlady And Guest

A terse overheard exchange notes the meat as tenderloin beef with one speaker declaring it tough, reflecting a casual, street level report from Micaball News.

Highball Micaball Micaga News

Sheriff Sale Notices in Lackawanna County Auction

Public vendition to the highest bidder at the Lackawanna County Courthouse Scranton on November 28, with two described parcels of land in the Borough of Boranthan facing Blake Street and Muir Avenue. The sale arises from partition action in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County.

Sheripp Anna Stewart John Nichole Caroline Nichols Lute Caroling Smith Court of Common Plots Lackawanna County Aia Vot Court of Common Plane Lackawanna Monty Cnet Webumthen Court House Scranton A. di IMM Wowvetuek Pom Anidnerest John Sichols Caroline Nichels Caroline Smith Booonl Borantan County of Lackawannd Cen Tee Rennie Tait Betaey Grttin Fey Muir Avenue Phils Street Aald Blade Avenue

SITUATION WANTED ADS IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NOTICE

Classifieds show multiple “SITUATION WANTED” notes from a newspaper page. Entries include a young woman seeking work as a driver or coachman, a bartender and bookkeeper with references, a caretaker, a plumber engineer or master mechanic, and a cloak and suit department alteration specialist. Addresses accompany each listing.

Cedar Avenue Linden Street Ely Cloak and Salt Department Addreys Rowe Washington Avenue

Rail schedule and service notices across multiple towns

Train and bus timetables listed for New York Newark Philadelphia Allentown Wilkes Barre Baltimore Washington and other locales. Service times include morning and afternoon runs with different stations and connections. Officials J Ostapsen and F Baldwin authorize station operations and passenger advisories.

Evening Passenger Schedules and Rail Rates 1890

The notice lists trains departing and arriving from Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre with morning and afternoon slots. It names destinations including Albany Boston New England points and Montreal and notes lowered rates to United States and Camel routes. Officials cited include J. W. Cross and Tarpiek.

Carbondale Wilkes Barro Por Albars Saratoga Montreal Hoston New England Axl Camels W. Tarpiek Albany N.Y W. Cross Beranton

Train Schedules and Routes From Wilkes-Barre The Daily

A fragmented timetable lists trains to Philadelphia New York and nearby points with connections at Wilkes Barrel and other hubs. It mentions multiple routes through Easton Harrrisburg and Buffalo and notes changes effective May 14 with various departure times and operators including Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna lines, ending with agent names and offices.

Bcranton Philadelphia New York BR. Com Bundage White Haven Panteton Prinarteets Tha Ptntaville Hethiehem Easton Finding Harrinburg Dow Sundave Tunkhannock Towanda Fimira Jihad Geneve Eringipal Lotermietee Ganeve Reetierter Buffalo Nianatt Palle Uliicake Paints West Alek Dlamond Dave TAR P.m Pullman Potlir Lehigh Villes Wilkes-Thirre Pithidel- Win Buffetand Bitension Bridge Ollin Wilbur South Tethiehem Chas Lars Pine Land Street W. Nonsnemacher Pose

Unclear text. transit notes from Newburgh to Scranton

Fragmentary OCR mentions trains, intermediate stops, and New York area rail terms. Readable items include references to Newburgh Erie and Scranton with a late afternoon or evening arrival. No clear event or names beyond generic locations.

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