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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1899

Page

2

Scrubs Triumph 5–0 Over Dunmore Eleven

Beranton High School captain led the scrubs to a decisive 5 to 0 victory at Dunmore defeating the Dunmore eleven. Powell Ehults and every scrub player starred as the team displayed strong skill and teamwork.

Delaware and Kingston Railroad Buying Land to Straighten Canals

The Industrial World reports Delaware and Kingston Railroad Company plans to acquire land to remove sharp canal bends. The Philadelphia stockholder comments on the proposed road while Sloan and Central collieries resume work. A detailed board list and locomotive roster follow, with timings and engine assignments.

Delaware and Kingston Railroad Company Philadelphia Sloan and Central Collieries

Buying the Right of Way Near Sparrow Bush

Chief Engineer Webster of the Delaware and Kingston railroad bought right of way at Sparrow Bush on Saturday to straighten the proposed railroad bed and avoid several canal bridges. The plan includes a four cut through the bank on the north side to facilitate the alteration.

Webster Delaware and Kingston Railroad Sparrowbush

Railroad land purchases near the canal to straighten line

The Port Jervis Gazette notes that Henry F. West John J. Bross George Speidel and William J. Darragh are buying land along the canal to avoid abrupt turns and long bends. Purchases extend along the line to Hawley and below Port Jervis to shorten and straighten the proposed railroad.

Henry F. West John J. Bross George Speidel William J. Darragh Hawley Port Jervis

New Independent Coal Road Faces Two-Year Build Plan

Delware Valley and Kingston railway project faces two years before completion and is not expected to rival rivals as strongly as some fear. The new company reportedly moved ahead of anthracite stock sellers, with coal firms preparing to block the line to protect their business. Officials note the route is in good condition and construction costs are about 5.00 per mile, well below average.

Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway Independent Coal Road Philadelphia

Roads and Locomotive Upgrades Across the Delaware Valley

Rail work continues as Lackawanna crews complete pie dolly track on the Keyser Valley branch and weatherly shops run long hours. Labor shortages at breakers persist while the Erie adds motive power and a roundhouse inquiry in Archbald draws no official plans. Sloan and Central collieries near December 10 restart after repairs, signaling renewed activity in the coal trades.

Keyser Valley Lackawanna Railroad Bloomehure Northern Division Sloan Central Collerlee Super Intendent Loomis

New Lockers Arrive at High School and Football Trip Planned

Forty eight new lockers arrive at the high school improving space and cleanliness with upper room passages forming alleys for freshmen to choose from. Tomorrow the football team travels to Binghamton to face Parlor City as students plan a large turnout to see them off. The Impressions sold well, and DeBrow and Clarence DeBow receive praise for their contributions to the season.

Binghamton Parlor Debrow Clarence DeBow

Officers Re-elected at Consolidated Water Supply Meeting

The annual meeting of the Consolidated Water Supply stockholders was held yesterday morning on Wyoming Avenue. Officers re elected were President John J Jermyn Vice President R H Patterson and Secretary and Treasurer George B Jermyn. No other business was transacted.

Consolidated Water Supply Company Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Valley Water Supply Company Panther Creek Water Supply Company Wandling Water Company Uniondale Water Company Fell Water Company Rock Cliff Water Company Carbondale Water Company Crystal Lake Water Company Fallbrook and Newton Water Company John J. Jermyn R. H. Patterson George B. Jermyn

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited As Health Tonic

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal health tonic said to purify blood and strengthen the body for life’s battles. Quoted testimonial from Hakon Hammer of Pottstown, Pa credits the medicine for general well being and spring vitality.

Hood Hakon Hammer Pottstown

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