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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1900

Page

2

Scranton Tribune Opens Carbondale Branch Office

The Scranton Tribune opens a Carbondale branch to print a daily edition for the Pioneer City. News items personals and publication notices can be left at Burke Building or sent by mail or phone. E L Hatfield, manager, welcomes inquiries. Rev Chaffee preached at First Methodist Episcopal with revival services. Vote for J A Scranton for county treasurer. Empire silk mill project expands employment and signals a prosperous season.

The Scranton Tribune Carbondale Pioneer City Burke E. L. Hatfield Engileh Methodist Episcopal A. F. Chaffee Empire Silk Mill Eleetric van Bergen & Co

Death on the Lookout Tracks Claims Thomas McAndrew

Thomas McAndrew 28 a Battle Avenue resident and Carbondale Indian football player died early yesterday on the Delaware and Hudson tracks near Lookout after being struck by the approaching train. He lived here all his life and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Young Men's Institute. Survived by a sister and two brothers Michael Campbell John and Martin McAndrew. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Thomas McAndrew Battle Avenue Lookout Patrick Sweeney McAndrew Delaware and Hudson Ancient Order of Hibernians Young Men's Institute Michael Campbell John Martin McAndrew Carbondale

William Connell for Congress Endorsement

Campaign urges support for William Connell to sustain the administration trusted to bring about good times and economic stability.

William Connell Congress

Death of George L Yarns in Washington D C

George L Yarns a resident of this city died Friday at 10 AM at the residence of L P Burrows Washington D C from malarial fever He had recently recovered enough to resume work but relapsed He moved to Carbondale in March to take a job in the capital He leaves a widow a son George six and daughter Martha one two sisters Mrs Frank Burrows Scranton and Mrs John Kirkbride Philadelphia Funeral is this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

George L. Yarns L. P. Burrows Washington, D. C Mgr. Yarns Tie Mir. Yarns Mit Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company Edgerton Coal Company Mr. Yarns Mwe George Martha Frank Burrows Scranton John Kirkbride Philadelphia

Vote for George M. Watson for Judge

Sunday church notices report sermons from multiple pastors at First Congregational Berean Baptist Trinity Protestant Episcopal Second Presbyterian Welsh Presbyterian and St Pauls Lutheran. The items note services theme verses topics and musical offerings with congregational attendance and additions to Sunday school.

First Congregational M. C. Eliott Plark Fr. Gardner Berean Baptist Church Tew Whalen T. M. Higgins William EB. Morgan Hyde Park Morgan St. Paul's Lutheran Church F. Ehinger

Huntley Jackson Stock to Open Week at Grand Tonight

The Huntley Jackson Stock company begins a week at the Grand with Por Liberty and Love a well known scenic favorite. Eight performances are planned with changing bills and extra vaudeville acts between shows. Major scenic pieces will be staged including The Fatal Card Innocent Sinner Lust Before Dawn The Tornado Michael Stro boff and The World. Full election returns will be received by private wire on stage during and after The Tornado tomorrow evening.

Huntley-Jackson Stock Company Ncts Michael Stro Boff

Honesdale Defeats Carbondale in Rough Gridiron Match

Carbondale boys traveled to Honesdale to face the Gray Fly team. The game ended 2 to 1 after rough play. Carbondale halfback Joseph D. Carroll was severely wrenched back and remained bedridden at home with doctors predicting several days of recovery.

Honesdale Maiple Carbondale Doughty Boys Grayfly Gaame Wits Joseph D. Carroll Peter A. Carroll Attot Dey Goods

William RR Lewis Seeks District Attorney Post

Local election notice urges voters to support William RR Lewis for district attorney.

William RR. Lewis

Train Crash Injures Conductor on Ontario and Western

Freight train No 24 running south toward Forest City stopped suddenly when air brakes failed and air tubes burst. Conductor Arnold sustained serious injuries while the crew escaped without broken bones.

Ontario and Western Railroad Arnold Forest City Caboose

Young Men’s Union form football team elects captain

Daniel Thomas was elected captain of the Young Men’s Union football squad. Selections include Burke at center Bixby left guard Briggs right tackle Ewigert left end Shields right end J Morgan quarterback Warren Thongs half backs and Rutherford fullback. Forest City Indians edged Susquehanna 16–0 aided by three Carbondale athletes. Daniel Hodgins of St Thomas Scranton visited town yesterday.

Daniel Thomas Burke Bixby Briggs Ewigert Shields J. Morgan Warren Thongs Rutherford M. J. Munrphy Forest City Indians Susquehanna Carbondale Matthew Murphy Gus Hansen J. Hope Lttle Forest City Daniel Hodgins St. Thomas Scranton

Fire Damages Summer Kitchen in Cottage Street Home

At 10 90 o clock Friday night an alarm from Box 34 reported a fire at Cottage street and Greenfield road. Cottage Hose Company arrived first and found a summer kitchen in Mrs. Margaret Dugan's residence ablaze. Water streams quelled the blaze before other units arrived. kerosene lamp explosion sparked the fire. The summer kitchen was destroyed with only minor damage to the main house.

Cottage Street Greenfield Road Cottage Hose Company Margaret Dugan Columbias

Teas and small gatherings brighten River Street and beyond

Miss Lou Inger hosted a thimble tea on River Street with several young friends Saturday afternoon. Miss Harriet Hutchins served tea to a small group on Washington Avenue Saturday afternoon. Miss Mamile Glennon Woe enjoyed a surprise gathering Friday evening as friends spent hours at her home with games and pastimes. Charles O. Mellen hosted a pleasant Friday evening with refreshments at his Lincoln Avenue residence.

Lou Inger River Street Harriet Hutchins Washington Avenue Mamile Glennon Charles O. Mellen Lincoln Avenue

Vote for Thomas P Daniels for Clerk of the Courts

A local election card urges voters to support Thomas P Daniels for the position of clerk of the courts. The appeal highlights experience and readiness to manage court records and filings.

Thomas P. Daniels

Van Bergen Co. Wins Plumbing Contract Bid

Charles O. Mellen, secretary and treasurer of Van Bergen & Co., has been officially notified that the company’s bid for the plumbing contract has been accepted.

Charles O. Mellen van Bergen & Co

Reynolds and Smith to Wed in Private Home Ceremony

Announcement Saturday reveals Missa Minnie Reynolds daughter of Mrs George W Reynolds North Main Street will marry Lyman Marvin Smith of Hendrick Manufacturing. The ceremony planned for Wednesday November M at noon at the bride elects home with only family and close friends attending.

Missa Minnie Reynolds George W. Reynolds North Main Street Lyman Marvin Smith Hendrick Manufacturing Company

Funeral of Carbonale’s oldest resident Phoebe Decker

Mrs Phoebe Decker died at ninety eight and was Carbondale's oldest resident. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter Mrs Sarah F P Griggs on Park Street with Rev A F Chatter officiating. Burial followed in Maplewood cemetery. She was mother to fourteen children.

Phoebe Decker Carbondale Sarah FP. Griggs Park Street A. F. Chatter Maplewood Cemetery

Election Returns Displayed In Burke Building

The Scranton Tribune will show election returns in front of its offices in the Burke building by stereopticon Tuesday night. Private wires will relay results directly from Scranton. Citizens of Carbondale will receive news as quickly as Scrantonians. Vote for William RK Beck for registrar.

Scranton Tribune Burke Building Scranton The Tribune Carbondale

Local Civic Groups Named for Community Vote

Selecting council and school board terms shown for Olive Leaf lodge No. 146 Independent Order of Odd Fellows P W Nally club National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 163 Young Men's Institute participate in the civic matter.

Select Council Independent Order of Odd Fellows National Association of Letter Carriers Young Men’s Institute

Wife of Rev G A Place Dies in Honesdale

The wife of the Rev. G A Place former pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church here died yesterday in Honesdale after a period of illness. She had many warm friends in this city who will likely attend the funeral.

G. A. Place First Methodist Episcopal Church Honesdale

Johnson resumes post at Delaware and Hudson shop

William Johnson Jr of Washington street returns to his North Main street machine shop after nearly two months illness. Vote for Edward B Sturges for jury commissioner.

William Johnson, Jr Washington Street Delaware and Hudson North Main Street

Browley Succeeds Drake as Honesdale Foreman

James Browley of this city succeeds Charles Drake track foreman of the Honesdale section of the Delaware and Hudson on November 1. Vote for a Republican state legislature.

James Browley Charles Drake Honesdale Delaware

Carbondale Local Notes and Arrivals Report

Frank Howley returns to Schenectady New York and a newborn in Scranton visits Carbondale friends. Miss Della Bayley returns from Scranton while John DeLaney enjoys a week in Scranton for the institute. Local changes include John Bate resigning from Delaware and Hudson shops and Prof. Albert Rumsby moving to Ithaca. Plus visits, illnesses, job changes, and a political note urging votes for Reynolds Scheuer Janes or Philbin.

Peckville Union Meeting Set Amid Election Day Tensions

Peckville local United Mine Workers of America No M7 schedules its regular meeting for this evening November 6 at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend and all candidates for membership welcome Republicans of the town bargain with the Western Union Telegraph company for a remaining issue involving local services.

Peckville Union United Mine Workers of Almerica No. M7 Regulivr Algo Western Tnlon Telegraph Company

Blakely Council Sees Health Board Action On Water Supply

The Blakely board of health met Saturday and approved the secretary report on the investigation of the Archbald Water company using Mud pond supply. Claude Clark returns from Niagara Falls. Frank Brundage family back from Micetville for winter. Barney Pagan becomes delivery clerk for F A Pook. Allen Strong returns from coal regions. McHueh of Scranton visited. Borough council to meet tonight. Mrs Clarence Williamata pessimistic about her recovery.

Blakely Board of Health Archhbald Water Company Claude Clark Niagara Falls Frank Brundage Micetville Barney Pagan F. A. Pook Allen Strong Ht . McHueh Scranton Clarence Williamata

Birthday Surprise at Miss Jennie Greenslade Home

Friends surprised Miss Jennie Greenslade at her home on Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. The guests arrived with a Bocoinl gathering and were warmly received and entertained. Present included Misses.

Jennie Greenslade Missea

Local Items Include Powells and Church Leaders

J Powell returns home to Hasleton. Emblem division 67 Sons of Veterans to meet this evening. Rev C B Henry and Rev B M Johns alternated pulpits yesterday. Frank Powell joins John Thomas Grocer delivery staff. Mr and Mrs Bray of Priceburg visited relatives here yesterday. Complete the victory by voting straight.

J. Powell Hasleton Sons of Veterans C. B. Henry Methodist Episcopal Church B. M. Johns Kingston Frank Powell Main Street John Thomas John Bray Priceburg

Incandescent light outage hits Olyphant town

The Olyphant electric light service failed for a week with no power Saturday and last night due to exhausted dynamo brushes. Electrician Darolla left town to obtain replacements, leaving residents to rely on kerosene lamps. Miss Mary Nealon of Dunmore Street is ill. The Independent Political Club of the Second Ward meets at the Arlington Hotel Hall at 8:30 this evening. members urged to attend.

Darolla Quasterday Mary Nealon Dunmore Street

Trust Legislation Debate Between Parties

The piece argues Democrats have never enacted controls on trusts while Republicans enacted the sole national law to regulate trusts. It notes a proposed constitutional amendment was voted down unanimously by Democrats last June.

Democratic Party Repulican Republican Party

Local Gossip and Social Notes From Carbondale

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Charles Netherton of Third street died after a brief illness Saturday morning. Mrs M D Fuller hosted her Sunday school class at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage Saturday evening. attendees included Winfield Cudill Arthur Jones William Parry Thomas Williams George McLean John Rosemorgy and William Johns. Mrs Whetmore has returned to New York after visiting her daughter Mrs Taylor of Mayfield. Will and Bert Trim of West Pittston visited their sister Miss Bessie Brown of Greenfield at the home of Aunt Mrs John Solomon on Main street. John Jay of Scranton was in town yesterday. The Ladies Aid of St James church will serve a fifteen cent supper in the church basement Wednesday evening. Committee: Jam 8. Davis with William Lloyd as secretary. Dr E B Meixel of Wilkes-Barre was a town visitor Saturday. P F O Malley and Harry Jones returned from the University of Pennsylvania to vote Tuesday. Miss Kate Dodson returned from a visit in Plymouth. Edward McGinty came back from Baltimore for a few days at home. Mrs Mary Shields of Greenfield visits Mr and Mrs John Shields on Lackawanna Street.

Frank Howley Schenectady N.Y Frank Stevens William Edgar Scranton Carbondale Friends Della Bayley John DeLaney Institute John Bate Delaware and Hudson Car Shops Messrs. Coolbaugh and Patten Olyphant Riva Clair Coleran N. Y Carbondale North Russell Great Bend Myron Hockenberry Dickinson College Joseph Missit Philadelphia Brooklyn Street Thomas Levison American Hotel John Price South Washington Street Henry J. Brennan Chicago Albert Rumsby Greaves Ithaca Rumsby M. O'Malley Archbald Delaware and Hudson Kilker Mayfield Jerry B. Cotter Belmont and Naan Streets R. M. Vannan Salem Avenue EF. Schryver Meny Avie Queen and Crescent Route Chalhanooge Tenn Weert Emma Netherton Emma Whitbeck Jennie Lizzie Mann Cora Fowler Mary A. Penrose Anna Treloar Lizzie Battenberg Bessie Bennett Lizale Ohmacht Lizzie Maud Jones Nellie Seymour John Greenslade Edwin Dawe William Dawe Edwin Maynard P. F. Burns John Burke Fred Stephens John James Whitbeck John McLean Winfield Cudlip Sidney Waters Hicks Willie Greenslade William Kraft Charles Netherton Third Street M. D. Fuller Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage Winfield Cudill Arthur Jones William Parry Thomas Williams George McLean John Rosemorgy William Johns Whetmore Taylor New York Will Bert Trim West Pittston Bessie Brown Greenfield John Solomon Main Street John Jay St. James'’ Church Davis William Lloyd BE. W. Meixel Wilkes-Barre P. F. O'Malley Harry

Obituary and local notices from Taylor area

The late Henry Ort was laid to rest in Forest Home cemetery after 2.30 pm services at the German Evangelical Church led by Rev. Adolph Weber. Funeral also held for Mrs. John Lewis with interment in Forest Home. Three October deaths and three diphtheria cases reported. community notices include meetings of Ladies' branch No. 442 and Cathite Benevolent society at the Church of Immaculate Conception. Electrician W. M. Bell returns from Mehoopany hunting trip. Archbald mine workers to receive monthly distribution today. Local residents and visitors are noted with various church and social activities. health conditions and political candidacy mentioned.

Henry Ort Adolph Weber Forest Home Board of Health Ladies’ Cathite Benevolent Society Church of Immaculate Conception W. M. Bell Main Street Mehoopany John Lewis Taylor Street J. A. Evans Forest Home Cemetery Archbald James Stevens Mary Scherer Old Forge Mercy Cemetery Margarete Hood North Malin Street Pittston John G. Owens Hyde Park Tey David Jones Welsh Baptist Church Congregational Church William Drury Ridge Street Dunmore James Grifiths Clearge

Jessup Socials and Local News Highlight Idle Mine and Football Loss

A surprise party honored Miss Mary J. Brown with many guests including Della Judge Ella McGirl and Mr and Mrs Peter Gaughan. The Mt Jessup colliery was idle due to water shortage. Mary Brown and Jno Brown returned from Ohio. Jessup football lost to Dunmore 1 to 4 as city visitors noted Hardenbergh and Tamer Collins from Scranton visited. Percy Lewis of New York visiting Church Street. Archbald visitors Ree Nookem with Mrs. Nookem. Schools reopen after teachers institute.

Mary J. Brown Della Judge Ella McGirl Margaret Gallagher Bee Byrne Lizzie McGirl Iate Donahoe Margaret Byrne Filla Loftus Katie Ward Alice Byrne Peter Gaughan Messrs H. Gallagher Thos. Langan P. J. Judge Matt Gallagher Jas. Fanning Jas. Sweeney Jno. Donnelly Thos. Judge Thos. Ruane W. H. Dermondy J. Golden Olyphant Mt. Jessup Percy Lewis New York Lawler Church Street Michael Nookem Ree Archbald Winton Dwain Peryant Scranton Business College Teachers’ Institute Scranton Jno Brown Jas Loftus Ohio Striite Jessup Dunmore Tamer Cillins Scramton

Young Men's Baptist Class Formed In Town

A new young men’s class organized at the Baptist Church will meet during Sunday school, guided by the pastor. The group invites town youth to join. Scranton visits note Mrs Kraemer and Mrs White visited. Mrs Hager returned from New York State. Attorney Oakford and family came back from summering elsewhere. Mabel Decker hosted an evening gathering. the community urged to vote for William K. Beck for registrar.

Baptist Church John Kraemer White Scranton Thiuradas W. H. Hager New York State Oakford Misa Mabel Decker

Clark's Summit Social Notices and Local Arrivals

W J Davis returns from New York trip. Charlies Palmer and family in new home. Merton Colvin convalescent after tank collapse at the condensery. Amos Hollister in Oscar Hendrick's house. Mr. Benjamin Smith and Miss Hunlock of Wyoming visited. W H Whittemore of Scranton called. Miss Trene Snook of Clark's Green hosted a Halloween party with many friends. Out of town guests included Clarence Pease and Trene Snook. John Clark now in Scranton. Louis Buckley rents former Dr Reynolds house. Orders for Scranton Tribune at Martin Bold's barber shop. Vote Emil Bonn for recorder.

W.J. Davis New York City Charlies Palmer Merton Colvin Amos Hollister Oscar Hendrick Benjamin Smith Hunlock Wyoming W. H. Whittemore Scranton Trene Snook Clark's Green Miss Snook Bressie Emory Grace My Horace Davis Wallace Cook Harry Coon Charles Wilson Earl Streeter Thomas Ryder Charles Snook Frederick G. Mayer W. G. Snook J. D. Knight Clarence Gertrude Pease Chinchilla Palmer Smith William Sime Floyd Finn Tdarton F. Jennings Newton John Clark 38. C. Coons Louis Buckley Condensery Cc. E. Reynolds Scranton Tribune Martin Bold

Deaths of Minnie Sherer and William Middleton

Miss Minnie Sherer died after several months illness at age two. Funeral at Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. William Middleton, longtime local resident, died from a gas explosion at Marvin shaft Providence. He was a member of local lodges JT IO OFL and AO of MC. funeral announced later.

John McCormick New York Minnie Peter Sherer Presbyterian Church William Middleton Marvin Shaft Providence Mar Middleton Jt, O. O. FL A. O. of M.C

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure

A promotional claim offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day with a No Cure No Pay offer. The price is stated as 2 percent cents, suggesting a discounted or unusual pricing note.

Reverend Whalen Delivers Irish Wit Lecture in Newark

Rev H J Whalen D D of Carbondale gave a popular lecture on The Wit and Humor of the Irish People at the Baptist church in Newark on Wednesday evening to a fair audience. He kept listeners in laughter as a skilled storyteller.

Butter Creamery and Dairy Goods Price List Notes

Corrected by H. G. Dale lists Butter Creamery dairy tubs eggs select western nearby state and full cream new beans per bushel price 2.40 marrow 2.90 medium 2.90 peas 92.90 potato onions per bushel flour heat patent 4.00

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Mie Western Ifc

Unclear OCR cattle market notes with fragmented data

Fragmented market text shows cattle, sheep, hogs quotes and weights with numerous garbled terms and place names. The legible items include references to cattle prices, product grades, wind and weather notes, and scattered brand or code-like strings, but no coherent sale or event.

Fragmented OCR list of goods and figures in unclear market note

A garbled OCR snippet lists items such as cattle sheep and mixed goods with numerical figures and percentages. The text is fragmented with unclear context, making precise entities and values hard to extract.

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