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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1899

Page

7

Carbondale Traction project sparks street protests and arrests

In Carbondale a clash over paving between Pechvilly and Forest City faces strong opposition. Police arrest several individuals including Archbald and Sounelloni amid claims of obstructing work as crews press to resume narrowing the road. Bail posted after two hours. Work extends eighteen hundred feet. borough officials Flynn and Gordon face charges for violating ordinances with work halted at day’s end.

Carbondale Traction Cmagany Ita Road Pechvilly Forest City Salieiy Throwen Carbondale Vieth Vownela Archbald Jueve Sounelloni Michael O'Wapu Stiehaet Melis Mark Dries Miles of Palice Joan McHate Dopathes Po Conninghan John Flanna- Fen Parough Westerans Suarg Iself Manerice Figen Jamiles Gilday Mesenger Flynn William Gordon Yesterna

Howe Company Fail Opens in Watt Building Last Night

A Watt building opening featured Andrew Mitchell Howe company No 1 with Mozart ben perfo, vocal solo by Miss Franconn Maxwell, German singing by Germuian Singing Society, sketches by Misses Peuchert, recitation by Miss Edith Lewis, and a large crowd stayed for dancing. Tonight’s program includes Symphony Orchestra, vocal solo, violin solo by David Lewis, and performances by Miss Magvia Maxwell.

Andrew Mitchell Howe Watt Mozart Benc Franconn Mexwell Germuian Singing Society Peuchert Edith Lewis Carrie Out Symphony Orchestra Olyo Mire Samuel Goodwint Mise Blodwin Davis Voen David Lewis Miss Magvia Maxwell

Man Identified After Fall Into Lackawanna River

The man who fell from a retaining wall into the Lackawanna River below Eighth Avenue, found Sunday afternoon, is identified by his wife as Frank Boyle, a former resident now west. Twenty three dollars were found in his pocket. The coroner's jury could not conclude and adjourned to meet again Wednesday.

Lackiwanna River Eighth Avenue Frank Boyle

Local Notes and Aids From Henesdale and Beyond

Mise RMdith Littl returns to Henesdale to oversee an artesian well project at Revehandover run by contractor Barton. Miss Sophia Mahoney spends the week in Forest ulty. Amoe Hurd suffers a third atlnes of paralysia. Miss Minnie Sampson returns from Scranton. G. A. Pyle returns from New York City. John Aitken Jr enters Chester Military School. Mr and Mrs Stephen Holgate visit Chin church. Hood's Sarbaparilia and Hood's Pills advertise for health and longevity.

Mise Rmdith Littl Webel Robbing Henesdale Revehandover Barton Sophia Mahoney Forest Ulty Amoe Hurd Vannasipeer John Aitken, Jr Chester Military School Stephen Holgate Belmont Street Chinchilla

Scranton Visitors and Local Notices Bridge Week Events

Mrs. Melville Sherman spent part of last week in Scranton. Mrs. Stell now of Mearristown New Jersey visits friends here. Large funeral attendance for the late William Kelser conducted by Rev Leacock at the Methodist church with interment in Dunmore cemetery. Prof H L Morkan of Scranton and family were in town visiting relatives. A M Finn improves property with a stone walk. Chickens thefts reported as thieves target poultry. Prayer day observed by churches. Alders’ Aldsortory Baptist group to meet Wednesday at Mrs Mason’s home.

Melville Sherman Scranton Stell Diace Mearristown N. J William & Kelser Charie Leacock Methodist Church Dunmore Cemetery H.L. Morkan Emily A. M. Finn Leon

Artesian Hose Sale Draws Crowds at Night Fair

The Artesian Hose company's sale continues attracting large nightly crowds. The program featured a violin solo and a popular saxophone solo by Fred Stephens. The Fire company attended and was wished well by fair canvassers. Tonight the Gece club performs.

Artesian Hose Company Fred Stephens Yysta Gece Chub

Community notes on stalls, supper plans, and local incidents

Hogarths band members prepare for a mold prime sale with five cent tickets. A milk mill contract inquiry delays progress as the secretary offers no new details. Congregation ladies plan Thursday supper priced at fifteen cents, expecting a busy evening. Three East Side youths face a machine disturbance case before Justice Swick with a Wednesday verdict anticipated. George Harvey of West Mayfield involved in a serious matter, and Thirid Reese opens a meat market on HH street as Filistide pays Wednesday.

Hogarth Boyd Ailk Justice Furey Eise George Harvey West Mayfield Thirid Reese Second Streat HH Street Filistide Company

Taylor News House Smoke at Prudential Office and Local Events

Taylor residents report a successful Prudential Insurance smoker at the Harger building with officials from Scranton and Taylor in attendance. Other items note a Catholic parish dance, Lackawanna Lodge installation, Rev. J M Liowd sermons, Rev Dr Harris eighth anniversary at Calvary Church, and local fundraising and entertainment updates.

Harrie Calvary Church Taylor Prudential Insurance Company Harger Math Street H. J. Schubert George K. Wiyant R. W. Lowrie A.J. Horan J. Hansee Scranton J. L., Neiger and Agerts W. J. Neiger Harry FE. Morton Ren Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association John Coombe Metuller Ia Treansacie J. M. Liowd New Castle Paz Sundae HW. T. Harris Calvary W .M. Bell

Lectures Warn Youth on Gambler Devices at Wilson Hall

John P. Quinn a converted gambler locates in Scranton and will lecture at Wilson fire company hall tonight and tomorrow to warn youth of fleecing tricks. The revival services draw growing interest with tonight and tomorrow on the program at the Presbyterian church.

John P. Quinn Scranton Wilson Fire Company Baptist Bryden Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church RE. J. Lockfin Wilkes-Barre William Frear H. Hoffecker Nia Pembo D. Evans John Coughlin Bradford County

Reception for Rev and Mrs Herrick at Bacon home

Friends hosted a Friday reception for Rev and Mrs James Herrick at the Bacon home with about sixty guests including all town ministers. Rumor mentions a marble yard coming to town. Rev. 8, D. Waterbury was given a

James Herrick E. L. Bacon D. Waterbury

Theatrical Review of Hal Reid's Thy Night Before Christmas

Hal Reid presents Thy Night Before Christmas at the Academy with Reid as stern father and Bertha Helle Wertbrook as lead actress. The cast, including two child actors, earns praise for solid support and Dick Thomas's sheriff scene. The show runs Tuesday and Wednesday matinees, with strong turnout expected. Also at Lyceum a foreign comedy Farce by Willis Maxwell Goodhue stars Conte and Coote, praised for humor but weighed by sword gimmick. Little Magnet company performs at Gaiety today and tomorrow with Maro the Magician at Lyceum tonight.

Hal Reid Academy Mr. Reid Iain Hia James Herne Shore Acres Enid Harry Lamar Dick Thomas Lyceum Bert Coote Fareign Willis Maxwell Goodhue Bert Woote Bert Corte Mr. Conte George Mecomber Julia Kingsley Elisabeth Woodson Coote Little Magnets Keno Welch Melrose Little Magnet Gaiety Theater

Variety of stage shows and concerts at Lyceum and Academy of Music

The Lyceum box office opens this morning for seats to a White Horse Tavern production from Wallack's in New York noted for its lavish staging and large company. The Serenade and Robin Hood successors headline at the Lyceum with famed singers and a sixty-voice chorus under Studley, plus a robust cast including Barnabee and Miss Bertram. Also featured are Kidnapped in New York with Howard Hall, Barney Gilmore in Hawana Alley, and Godowsky at the Conservatory next week. Bauer's band appears at the Lyceum Tuesday Nov 21 with a forty‑five piece lineup promising a Sousa level concert.

White Horse Lyceum Enat Econory Waxoon Wallack’s New York Daniel Charles Frohman Austrian Alps Tyrol Lyceum Thurainy Barnabee Frothingham MacDonald Helen Bertram Yvetine Royal Opera of Madrid Miss van Dreseer Solores H. C. Barnabes Angelus L. Studley Howard Hall Barney Gilmore Brogan Mr. Gilmore Donley Academy of Music Rauer Nevt Sousa Bauer

Builders and trades advertise in Scranton paper

A chaotic advertisement page lists services from architects builders and wagon makers to grocers butchers milk laundry and lumber wagons. It notes drawing postponed to October 14 and includes multiple job wanted notices for a drug clerk nurse maid laundress bookkeeper and other positions in Scranton and nearby areas.

O Hooligan's Wedding draws crowds at Father Mathew

Local notes report Robby Matthews starring in O Hooligan's Wedding at the Father Mathew Opera House with varied admission prices. Mary Howard and James Casey plan a St Patrick's church ceremony, while Georgian Thomas returns from Spring Brook and Libble Dupree shines as Mrs Klors in the production.

Mary Howard James Casey St. Patrick's Church Spring Brook Hattie Matthews Forest City Kelly Mack Agnes Williamson Jennie Patten Carbondale

New York Bound Trains Timetable From Scranton

Through tickets to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia and Washington offered with routes via Bethlehem and via Jersey connections. Train times list departures from Scranton to Mountain Park Baltimore and Washington and other points with Sunday and weekday schedules. Officials OM Ausen and Baldwin announce passenger and travel details at the station.

New York Liberty Straet South Perry Whitehall Wilkes-Barre Buenee Mountain Park Baltimore Waerhington Bethlehem Barlenge Qeean Ureve Lebanon Olmausen Gen. Bupt TH. P. Baldwin Goa Pasa Agt

Lehigh Valley Railroads Timetable Excerpts Scranton to New York

An old railway timetable fragment shows Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to New York with connections via Wilkes Barre and intermediate points, noting departures and arrivals, and officials such as General Superintendent CyAR. It references trains to Bethlehem, Reading, and intermediate lines, including connections to Towanda and Be to other regional destinations.

Scranton New York Phagtovon Pri Vila Fof Panett Bethleber Poston Rochester Philfale Wear Mttt Bkae Beek Din Doe Hoh RR Bae Om Nerang R Eleepieg Lehigh Wintow- Strire Hela Belden Houiin South Tret Hillemy Cyar Puc Agi Arid Raffaan Reeriyal Ina Opty of Lackiwanna Ave Beranton

Unclear OCR item from Erie and Wyoming Valley

Fragmentary text mentions locations Erie and Wyoming Valley and a date style with September and New York. The readable content is incomplete with garbled phrases and nonstandard spellings, making specifics about events, people, or organizations impossible to determine.

Quincy Meet Highlights Mixed Track Action

A fragmented note from Ne. 107 lists a meet at the SAR mint with events and names jumbled. The readable elements point to a track meet involving Quincy and related participants, but details remain unclear due to OCR errors.

SAR Mint Manlewrlig Ehirog Quincy

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