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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1900

Page

7

The Knights Foe of Rheumatism and a Healing Cure

An old piece frames rheumatism as a historic foe to knights then presents Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier. It recounts testimonials from Mrs Wheeler and others, promotes recovery stories, and offers the medical book free on request. It notes a memorial fundraiser and a cemetery unveiling in Wilkes-Barre with an arranged program and meeting.

Doctor Pierce P. M. Wheeler Ann Place Bradford Penna Jerce Dr. Pierce Mre C. L. Briggs Tunnel City Motroe Co Wis Pierce Poe Golden Medical Discovery Golden Medical Oes

Pittston News Roundup Highlights Local Accidents and Bets

AParsloage street mother suffers scalds when a kettle spills on her two year old in Pittston. James John dies after rock fall at No 14 shaft. Wing’s Daughters hold rummage sale in West Pittston. A Pittston man bets against Bryan and vows to quit drink if McKinley wins. Duryea miner Thomas Gates lands a coal contract. Twelve year old John McCall fatally injured by rollers at Duryea. Babylon colliery breaker boy Moca badly injured. survives briefly at home. Mrs Llewellyn and others ill. Richard Brenton hurt wrist. West Pittston votes show Republican margin narrow. Coal price increases by operator agreement. Butchers plan union. Metager-Gingell wedding in Scranton area. reception in bride’s home. couple to reside in Beranton.

Pittston Michael Judes Parsolage Street James John Defoe Street No. 14 Shaft Loving Service Circle Wing Downing Building Lugerne Avenue West Pittston Bryan McKinley Thomas Gates Duryea W. H. Holmes North Main Street Mr. Bates John McCall Moca Babylon Temple Fron Company Abo Lehigh Valley James Llewellyn, Sr West Pittaton James Loughney Searle Birect William Davis Bellevue John J. Howell Warren Street Richard Brenton University of Pennsylvania Brenton Frankfort University SH. E. A. Coray Harry F. Metager Scranton Martha Lillian Gingell Thomas Fingell Broad Street Methodial Episcopal Church David Daniels Howard Feny Samuel Webb Edwin Frisble Wilkes- Harve Mise Bodne Tresuns Wilkes-Barre Augusta Good Hagleton Hey, Jr Hussart Franklinton N. Y James ©Ody Aller & Honeymoon New York Metager Beranton Bitternhenders

Susquehanna News Briefs Include Elections and Accidental Death

In Susquehanna, Harold Coddington, 1 year old, died after stepping into a bonfire. Hon. C. Fred Wright wins re election by an estimated 5000. Ward results show Democrats 244 in First ward, Republicans 4 in Second ward. Notables include Joseph Melnenny promoted to train dispatcher in New York. Charles E. Harris arrives from Washington to vote in Oakland township. Funeral of Mrs. Charles E. McCoy held. cornerstone laid at the First Congregational church in Oakland.

Susquehanna Muarold Hector Coddington Fred Wright Osgood Forest City Joseph Melnenny New York South Ferry William Allpaugh Chariton Pike County Deer Willon Barnes Beecher Gibson This County Littleton Colorado Dell Finch Plainfield N. J Benedict Broad Street Charles E. Harris Washington, d. c Oakland Township Mrn Charles E. McCoy Lanesboro George Comfort Lansbornw Stamp Carbondale Jean Gibb Turnpike Street New York City Boston

St Mark’s Church Social Delayed for Lecture Clash

New Milford residents note the St Mark’s church social postponed from Nov 8 to next Thursday due to Rev Boyle’s lecture at the Presbyterian church on Nov 8. Other items include Mrs McCollum hosting plans, Miss Bradley visiting Miss Watrous, and a marriage between Miss Pelle Howell and Edgar Lindley at the groom’s home on Nov 23, 1900.

New Milford St. Mark's Church L. G. McCollum FE. A. Boyl Presbyterian Church Bessie Bradley Alice Watrous Brook Ivan

Nicholson social notes from Scranton and area

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Mr. and Mrs. T. Wilkins visiting friends in Scranton. Mr. Harry Murdock calling on friends in town Tuesday. Miss Bessie Stephens ill at her Bacontown home. Miss Ruth Johnson returning home after visiting Scranton. Mr. L. B. Jones accepting a position in Seranton. Aly and Mrs. Frank Bennett and Sol Clifford guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Black Sunday. Mrs. M. D Kelly seriously ill at her home on State Street improving.

State Street

Presbyterian Aid meeting hosts revisiting relatives in town

The Presbyterian Aid met with Mrs J D Peckham on Wednesday as townsfolk update on visitors. Miss Jessie Miller hosted school friends at her grandmother's home with a group including Hattie Miller Fannie Tiffany Lew Snyder Della Snyder Grace Tewksbury Bernice Doran Vera Packer Mabel Tiffany Lenny Fish. Roy Shadduck is ill at home and Mrs Charles Brewster hosted her sister from Monroe County. Rev K L Roberts returned from a short visit in Scranton and vicinity. J Milley left for Blairs town New Jersey. BH Jewett recovering from illness. Mr Gardner of the International Correspondence Bureau visiting. Several townspeople went to Montrose to hear election returns and cheer McKinley. Mrs M B Grennell hosted her Sunday school class last Saturday.

Scranton Tribune Brooklyn Presbyterian Aid Mra J. D Peckham Henry Giles Jessie Miller Hattie Miller Fannie Tiffany Lew and Della Snyder Grace Tewksbury Bernice Doran Vera Packer Mabel Tiffany Lenny Fish Roy Shadduck Charles Brewster Monroe K. L. Roberts Scranton J. Milley Blairstown N. J BH. Jewett Gardner Montrose McKinley M. B. Grennell

Dinner Guests at Plaga Social Event Noted

A list of attendees includes Misses Josie Gere Badie Besele Rosenscrana Margaret Babson Martha Say ise Grace Tiffany Kate Kiefer Hattle Jessie Miller Nelile Marey and Mabel Tiffany Josele Pritchard Lou Snyder with Mrs A G Sterling visiting Ashley Pa Mra George Peckham and Mise Gertrude Wardle spent Saturday with Mra Helen Oakley Reynolds Mires Jose Delaway returned from a short stay in Beranton

Plaga Josie Gere Badie Besele Rosenscrana Margaret Babson Martha Sayise Grace Tiffany Kate Kiefer Ha Tle Jessie Miller Nelile Marey Mabel Tiffany Josele Pritchard Lou Snyder A. G. Sterling Ashley, Pa Mra George Peckham Mise Gertrude Wardle Helen (Oakley) Reynolds Mires Jose Delaway Beranton

Local man David James dies after stomach cancer at 58

David James of Sycara West Side died Wednesday morning after months of stomach cancer. He was 58, survived by his wife, six sons and two daughters, and was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. Funeral at 2 pm today at the P.M. church with burial in Langcliff cemetery.

David James Mrst West Side Sycara Independent Order of Forresters Langcliff Cemetery Une Dixon Ward Weber Deran Davis Anna Ward No. 1 County Mra. A. Br, Curley Patrick Scabell Spring Brook Lumber Company IT. G. Phelps G. V. Webber James Doran Avoca Coal Company Lincoln Hill Reed Pennsylvania Coal Company McAndrew Main Street Livingstone Todge UV. O. F Gillick Laurie Allentown Philadelphia

Social notes from Moosic and nearby town

Moosic residents visit relatives in Peckville and Dickson City. Epworth League held a lively social at J Schoonover's with refreshments and cheer. Presbyterian ladies plan a Thanksgiving eve social with musical entertainment and lunch. Milo Coolbaugh convalescent after illness. Co P Ford of Marshwood and FE D Caryl of Scranton called in town yesterday.

Jessie Stearns Peckville Blanche Tregallas Main Street John Close I.T. Price M. Hawke Dickson City Epworth League IF. J. Schoonover’s Milo Coolbaugh Co. P. Ford Marshwood FE. D. Caryl Scranton

Theatrical slate for Lyceum and Academy of Music

Friday night features Who Is Who at the Lyceum while the Academy of Music hosts a repertory program. Manchester's Cracker Ducks plays for the last three days at Gaiety with Micanley Patton company in repertoire.

Lyceum Who Is Academy of Music Micanley-Patton Company Manchester

Miss Coghlan’s Vanity Fair Debut At Lyceum

Miss Gertrude Coghlan made her Lyceum debut in Vanity Fair by Nevins after a tour of Booky Sharp, a work tied to her late father Charles Coghlan. Critics noted uneven first-night acting, with Coghlan admirably engaging yet lacking Becky's full craftiness. The cast included Herbert Fowsler, Jamon Lyon, Morey Hanlon, May Donohue, and production values were strong though pacing unsettled.

Gertrude Coghlan Dhe Charles Coghlan Lyceum Thackena J. J. Neving Mise Coghlan Hox Becky Sharp Becky Misa Coyblan Atellay Herbert Fowsler Howden Crawley Londsteyne Roll Kingston Wit Crawley Jolie Holland Jamon Lyon Morey Hanlon William Dobbin Joseph Sedley May Donohue Major Dowd Hecky Fiay Pirke Spene Mie Pinkerton Elowns Bunngwrniele

The People's Exchange Beasts and Houses Ad Page

The Beasts of All Who Have Houses to Rent Real Estate or Other Property to Sell or Exchange or Who Want Situations. Advertisements cost one cent per word six insertions for five cents per word. Situations Wanted inserted free.

For Rent Desirable Modern Home and Store Space

Classified notice offering a modern home on Lafayette Street with a corner store suitable for drugstore use. Also available furnished rooms for income and housekeeping services. Inquiries to 1088 Lafayette Street and 106 Lafayette Street.

Howe Lafayette Street

Situations Wanted Advertisements Placed in Tribune

A collection of classified notices lists several individuals seeking work. Items include a woman for general housework care, a young man for grocery or office work with multilingual skills, and a capable cook or clerk with building trade experience. Addresses and reference notes are provided for each posting.

Cgil Et al Ferdinand Sutet North Pryde Park Avenue Addrews L.A. W Tribune

Scranton Rail and Professional Directory Listings

Scranton area listings show numerous professionals including Edward Spaulding P.A. architect firms Connell and de Birrows architect, Rubber Trend Cars and Carriages service, Dr. C. E. Eilenberger Dr. I. O. Lyman and Dr. C. G. Laubagh, Scranton Private Hospital, Elk Cafe, Schan ton House Neal D. passenger depot, and many attorneys in the Moore and Mears buildings. Also includes a Time Table in effect for North and South Bound trains and announcements by railroad agents.

Gaiety and Lyceum Offer Varied Stage Attractions

A busy program features dressmaking for children to order, a Fall River Line curtain riser, McDonald Brothers Mayo Sisters and Weaton Allen turns, and a lively Commercial Drummers finale. Novel living pictures by Professor Mais precede Crackerjacks at the Gaiety and Who Is Who at the Lyceum with Charles A. Loder and John McMahon leading a musical farce with a defined plot and lavish vaudeville trimmings.

Fall River McDonald Brothers Mayo Sisters Weaton and Allen Profesor Mais Lyceum Charles A. Loder John McMahon Fim Tila Company AM These Wien

Huntley Jackson Stock Company at Academy of Music

The Huntley Jackson Stock Company brings a twenty member troupe with a special scenery car to the Academy of Music next Monday and for the rest of the week. They present large productions including The Fatal Cant Innocent Sinner or Liberty and Love Just Before Dawn The Tornado Michael Strogenf and The World. They boast complex machinery and transport, claiming the largest productions yet offered at popular prices.

T Huntley-Jackson Stock Company Academy of Music Michael Strogenf United States

General De Wet Wounded in Boer Fight

Exclusive AP report from Pretoria says General De Wet was wounded in the leg at Rensberg Drift during a clash with General Knox's troops. Native reports indicate he narrowly escaped capture near Charlestown while the action unfolded.

Associated Press Pretoria Charlestown Natal de Wet Cioneral Knox Rensberg

Severe hail storm reported in Clinton area brief

Exclusive wire report describes a severe hail storm this afternoon in Clinton. The storm lasted about fifteen minutes, leaving hailstones up to half an inch deep and rainfall near an inch, with ground coverage widespread.

Presa Clinton Moss Nov. S

Bavew's Orchestra Music Works Offers Plonicy Services

An advertisement lists musical services for receptions and weddings by Bavew's Orchestra Music Works. It mentions arrangements for plonicy portions and toe vert work, with an address at Wyoming Avenue near Megargee Bros printers supplies and a wine warehouse on Wton Avenue in Sorauten.

Bavew Bor Fermis R. J. Filibert Wyoming Avenue Megargee Bros Wton Avenue Sorauten

Sunday Trains and Schedules Highlight Rail Times

Southbound departures list 1.40 3.00 6.40 10.08 a.m. and evening options 4.10 6.48 11.85 p.m. from Scranton. Bloomsburg line shows Scranton departures at 10.08 a.m. and 6.40 p.m. Notes include transfers and pricing in the era.

South Scranton Bloomsburg Hom. Anid

Trains Schedules Delaware and Hudson Scranton 1900

Passenger times listed for Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany and northbound points on Sunday and weekday trains. Includes multiple departure times from Scranton and connections to Honesdale Wilkes-Barre and Albany with notes on lowest rates to United States and Canada. Official notices by J W Blae and J W Cross.

Wilkes-Barre Albany N. Y W. Cross Scranton, Pa

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule May 27 1900

Trains to Scranton Philadelphia New York via I and WH R R depart 6 45 p m and 12 03 218 4 27 Black Diamond Express and 11 80 p m Sundays 1 and HW RR 2 48 p m To White Haven Hazleton coal region via D and H BR R 218 and 4 27 p m To Pottville 6 45 218 p m To Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg principal stations via D and H R 6 45 p m 12 03 2 18 4 27 Black Diamond Express 11 80 p m Sundays D and H RR 1 68 7 48 p m For Tunkhannock Towanda Himira Ithaca Geneva principal stations via DB L and W R R 0 8 a m 1 05 and 3 85 yi Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago via D and I RR 12 02 3 83 Black Diamond Preview 7 48 10 41 11 50 p m Sundays D and TL By BL 12 08 p m 7 49 p m Pullman parlor sleeping cars on all trains between W Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susqueh? n Bridge Rollin Th Wilbur Gen Supt 20 Cortland Street New York Charles S Lek Gen Pass Agt 26 Cortland A W Sonnemacher Div Pass Agt South Bethlehem Ma For tickets and Pullman reservations apply to Lackawanna avenue Scranton Pa

Scranton Philadelphia New York HW. RR White Haven Hazleton Oan Pottaville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisbur W Barre Buffalo Rollin Th. Wilbur Gen Cortland Street Charles Lek Gen. Pass A.W. Sonnemacher Lackawanna Avenue

Central Railroad of New Jersey May 1900 Timetable

Timetable in effect May 49 1900 shows trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown and Wilkes Barre with express and local departures including 8 29 am 1 20 pm and 4 pm for various destinations Also listed are routes to Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon and Hartsburg with several daily departures and through tickets to all points east south and west. General officials Baldwin and other station staff are named.

Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Washington Bethlehem Ocean Grove Theading Lebanon Hartsburg

Evie and Wyoming Valley Time Table for Hawley Trip

Train schedule notes Hawley travelers aboard Erie Railroad to New York with intermediate points. Departure 7 05 a m and 2 95 p m from a German origin, arrival Scranton at 1 90 a m. Details reflect September 17 1009 timetable with local polities and connections.

Eifeoe Hawley Erie Railroad New York Nowhigh Geran Fon Vroim Scranton

Local Newspaper Office Advertises in Wilkes Barre Area

An outlet at 406 Spruce and Gi Linden, M. Norton and 1 Lackawanna Avenue lists press and office locations in Sevdnion. The ad mentions Sehutagr and 204 Spruce Street as network points for distribution.

Sevdnion Relsman Hoo Spruce Gi Linden M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue Sehutagr Spruce Street

Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults Amid Odor

Local notice states B Briggs operates at 1100 North Main Ave and Bicke's IF near Adams and Mulberry with improved pump work by proprietor L Ve'oedere. Telephone contact listed.

B. Briggs B. Drwgs L Ve' Oedere North Main Avenue Bicke's Adams and Mulberry

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THE Knights OF Old Buranton Whitaker Harry Sellera L. Frable William B. Bittenbender W. A. Kemmerer Harry Cullen F. ©. Medier W. C. Smithing B. W. Kerr Henry Burgerhof Peter Hartman Turvey Breese Joseph Fritze Charles Roselle Lewis Anthony Hollenbeck Wilkes-Tharre G. M. Williams Northeastern Pennsylvania Pancen Cleveland Gale John H. Phelps William van Cott Scranton ‘Tribune Avoca Miss Coghlan Vanity Fair Bob Manchester People’s Exchange Flmihurst the & W Byron Huckingham Newtown Township Mra Bo Rldin Bola Nantiouhe Korsle Purne Tore Green House Kersteter’s Farm South Main Avenue Lincoln Meighta Marine Corps U. SS. Navy Philippines L. M State Price Tribune Alter J. Wi. Williams Building City Boatd W. A Battenberg Connell Building Curry, Connell Building Joana N. V. Walker Artibigton Franklin Avens Ene ATO Uuf New Haven Alee Childress Washington Avenue OM Bordinand New Street Olice LEGAL Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County Chereto John Gi. Measkie L. T. Reller Tol Quiley Adame Avenue Linden Street Certified Public Accountant Edward Spaulding P. A Traders’ Bank Building Architecta Edward H. Davis Frederick de Birrows PRICE Joseph Kelley JM Linden C. E. Eilenberger Pauli Wilding DR. I. 0. Lyman Scranton Private Hospital Comer Wyoming and Mulberry G. Laubagh I. F. Reynolds ELK Cafe Franklin Avenue P. Zeigler Schanton Neal D Victor Koch J. W. Browning Jorat-law Meare Building B. Replogle Prite Moore Building Spruce Atreet Jessup & Jessup Commonwealth and COMN Valth Building James W. Oakford Edward W. Thayer Mears Uuililing A. Watres Ntetorney AT. Law RD of Trade Building At-Law, Board Pitcher Board of Trade “Building Tlaw Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Ders' National C. Comegys Republican Building A.W. Bertholf Mears Bldg Physicians and Surgeons W. E. Allen Nortit W. Wamoream Wasington Avenue Houra School OF the Leeds G. H. Clank Main Avenue Joseph Kuettel Bear Oil Lagwawanna Avenue Ontario Western R.R Caubondale Cydoata South Hound Cadlosti Toa Sindass Senator Arhondale Caden Arriva Cuilinta Scrapton Iedica’ Waluts Louise Shoemaker Adams Sevene Mrs. Winslow Winslow Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Hartisburg Pittsburg West Pottsville Norristown Harrisburg Sundy Itimore Hasleton Reading, &c Wood Pew Apt B. Tutciinson Mar Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Phiadelphia A. Net Bae Strandsure An. MN Hoboken TOU A. Mes Philadelpha Fran Steondaburg Ainghameton Cawego Syracuse Utica Nicholaon Moomsburg Northumberland Plymouth Nanticoke Arriva Delaware and Hudson Kore Horrsdale Wilkes-Narre A. E P.m. F R. R. Pointe All Points North Lehigh Valley Railroad Evie Wyoming Valley
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