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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1900

Page

2

Honors Shared In Dunmore Carbondale Grid Battle

A high spirited game at Alumni Park ended with Dunmore claiming a 6 to 0 victory and Carbondale arguing a 6 to 1 score after a disputed boundary call. Murphy of the Indians broke for a 100 yard TD amid a crowded field as Horan and Moran featured on the Dunmore side.

Dunmore Indians Murphy Join Carbondale Eleven Carbondale Andpoint Horan Hansen Killian Johnson Tsillian Tadans Moran McHale Wedge Bac Mother Earth Duane Punmore Vope Hanson Hope Crane Howe

Loftus Leaves for Augusta After Career at Beck Cigar

William F. Loftus, a popular young man in Carbondale, has long represented the W. H. Beck cigar factory of Deposit. He expects to depart in a few days for Augusta Georgia where he has secured an excellent position. Friends regret his departure but wish him success in the southern town.

William F. Loftus W. H. Beck Deposit Augusta Mir Loftus Carbondale

Teachers Institute Final Session Set for Today

The teachers' institute holds its last session at 9 30 a m and adjourns at noon. The gatherings have been beneficial for instructors of our boys and community education.

Teachers’ Institute

Institute final session details highlight girls education progress

Girls have gained knowledge in appealing subjects and built stronger friendships. The final session exercises include music, dictionary usage by Agnes J. McMollan, history, and pedagogy of asisting stead ing by James M. Coughlin with Dr H W Bison.

Therm Misa Agnes J. McMollan

Thanksgiving social a success in Burke's hall

A rainy evening did not dampen a Thanksgiving social by the Recherche Dancing class in Burke's hall. Over seventy couples attended with football rivals Dunmore and Carbondale Indians present in good spirits, wearing colors and light blue badges with chrysanthemums. Prof. John Firth provided music and Joseph Walker acted as prompting. The lively event extended well past Thanksgiving.

Burke's Hall Dunmore Carbondale John Firth Joseph Walker

District Deputy Rawling Praises Pioneer City Castle Visit

District Deputy William Rawling of Jermyn castle No. 162 Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain visited Pioneer City castle No. 205 on Wednesday evening. He spoke of growth and urged members to recruit new ones, noting a new castle planned at Forest City and predicting prosperity.

William Rawling Jermyn Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain Pioneer City Castle Raw- Ung Carbondale Jermyn Peckville Forest City Rawlings

Knights of Malta members attend Eureka commandery convocation

Several members of Temple commandery No. 288 in this city traveled to Olyphant on Wednesday evening to attend a special convocation of Eureka commandery. The Red Cross or Sepulchre degree was conferred on a number of candidates.

Temple Commandery Ancient Order Knights of Malta Olyphant Eureka Commandery

Young Amity Club Social Brings Local Youth Together

From Honesdale, Walter Cary M H Tappan Albert Rutherford Thomas Lavin and John Pidgeon attended a hall event hosted by the Amity club Wednesday evening. They returned Thursday morning reporting a most delightful time.

Amity Club Honesdale Walter Cary M. H. Tappan Albert Rutherford Thomas Lavin John Pidgeon

Boy Nelson Flung From Streetcar Near Alumni Park

A young man named Nelson fell from a swiftly moving street car on Lower Brooklyn Street after yesterday’s game at Alumni Park. He escaped unharmed aside from mud smears and minor abrasions.

Alumni Park Nelson Brooklyn

New Hotel Rising at Crystal Lake for Mullaney Brothers

Rapid progress on the Crystal Lake project for Mullaney Brothers as carpenters near completion and plasterers finish their coats. Painters to begin soon. the hotel will be larger and more up to date than the one burned.

Crystal Lake Mullaney Brothers Dliest Dlate

Hendrick to Switch Dundaff Street to Electric Power

In the near future J Hendrick plans to replace steam with electricity in his Dundaff street shops. Motors have already been used in parts of his works and shown to be satisfactory. Van Dergen & Co have also decided to adopt electricity in place of steam power.

J. Hendrick Dundaff Street van Dergen & Co

Distant Reunion at Mrs Reynolds Home On Wyoming Street

A family gathering yesterday at the home of Mrs. Juliet A. Reynolds on Wyoming Street featured a somber reunion. Representatives of three generations shared hours of diversions and companionship.

Juliet A. Reynolds Wyoming Street

Wandling Aggregation Wins Over Jermynites in Local Match

An aggregation of old-time football players from Wandling traveled to Jermyn yesterday afternoon and defeated eleven Jermynites in a friendly association football match. Though many players had been out of the game for some time, several quality plays were made.

Wandling Jermyn Jermynites

Trinity Episcopal Church Communion Services This Morning

Communion services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church this morning at 11 o clock. Clergy and parishioners prepare for morning worship and weekly rites.

Trinity Trinity Episcopal Church

Day of Thanks Observed In City Churches And Homes

Thanksgiving services marked by united worship at Berean Baptist and other churches. Offerings supported Emergency Hospital and St Luke’s Hospital. Festivities included a Burke’s hall dance and a Grand Opera House concert for Carbondale High School. Families gathered to honor memories and reunion.

United States Pennsylvania Berean Baptist Church Dr. Whalen W. Grow J. F. Warner M. Co. Elliott Congregational Church McKinley Charles F. Lee Presbyterian Church A. W. Chaffee Methodist Episcopal Church C. Smith Trinity Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Hospital Welsh ‘Methodist Church Welock St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mr. Witke Scranton R. Conrad West Pittston Burke's Hall

Thanksgiving Holiday Visitors Highlight Local Town Pulse

A flood of visitors from nearby towns filled streets in town yesterday and Thanksgiving scene pockets show locals gathering with friends. Among those noted are James Jordan of Olyphant Con Sullivan Wandling Frank McDonald Patrick Mulhearn and many more as Trinity parish plans a January event.

James Jordan Olyphant Con. Sullivan Wandling Frank McDonald Patrick Mulhearn Taylor Miss Mudge Gunnin Jermyn Peter Lynch Cottage Street Scranton John Brown The Park Clothing House Archball Montor Gelder Forest Cry News Carbondale Carl Hemmerstein Port Jerry C. E. Lathrop Far Neld Avenue Acmanton W. J. McDonough Johnstreet New York City Willie Ulmer Park Street Charles Colburn Ashley John J. Nelan Lehigh University Benjaimin Pluts Seruncon Mary Jane Reese Trinity Parish Young

Locals and Peckville No.4 play to 6 6 draw in tense game

A closely fought football contest between Peckville locals and class No. 4 Peckville ended 6 to 6. Highlights included a ninety yard run by Joseph English and a stellar touchdown by Gaylor Keller, with strong yardage by John Williams.

Peckville Joseph English Gaylor Keller John Williams

Jermyn and Mayfield Football Results Highlight Local Day

Two games drew crowds as Jermyn and Mayfield teams played on Fowler field and East Side. The Jermyn Miners fell 4 to 1 to the Rovers of Richmondale, while the Fast Side Indians defeated Jessup High 6 to 0. Injuries and local events followed, with a funeral, a truck accident injury, a poultry theft, and visits from attorney Freas noted in brief passages.

Fowler's Miners Association Rovers Richmondale Jermyn Jessup High School Lutey Brown Bruce McAndrew Murray Jermyn Dougher W. Trotter Rows H. Trotter Lessie O'Brien McGovern Jessup—Ross Hoban O'Connor Walsh Gallagher Kennedy Cark Burns Hughes Hunter Gavin Roberts Primitive Methodist Church T. J. Cook Harry Smith John Mason James Tucker Thomas Puckey J. Luxmore Delaware and Hudson Andrew Lee Charles Lee, Jr East Side S. D. Davis Elmer Miller Hendrick Carbondale Attorney Freas Wilkes-Barre Mrs. Freas Main Street

Local Football Fight Ends in Burns Victory

In front of about 700 spectators on Riverside grounds Burns defeats Gendall 11 to 0 with Day and Evans scoring the touchdowns and Lett and Glynn adding the kicks. Referee Lally and officials named. Also reports social, union meeting and several town visits and deaths noted.

Burns Gendall Evans Day Tefe Glynn Tubbs Lett Lally Stiter Murray Powell Linesnen Howells Sullivan Thomas A. James Porest Home Robert Updyke Mary J. Williams Rendham Miln Street Invincible Commandery Knights of Malla T. A. Moone Packville John HB. Davis Wilkes-Barre Washington Camp Patriowioc Order Bons of America

Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Cold in One Day

An advertisement promises a fast cure for colds with Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims one day relief and offers a No Cure No Pay guarantee for a price of 23 cents.

Thanksgiving Sermon at Tripp Avenue Church Revival News

The union Thanksgiving services at Tripp Avenue Christian Church featured Rev A J Van Cleft of the M F church delivering a sermon praising providential deliverance and national unity. The gathering emphasized reverence for laws, civic involvement, and temperance, with music from area choirs and readings by local pastors.

Tripp Avenue Christian Church A. J. van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Church Horatio Keller Scranton Miss Blackman Wyoming Seminary J. D. Dabney Christian Church W. F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church J. J. Kreamer Baptist Church M. F. Church United States Commonwealth Galveston Chim

Revival at Dudley Street Baptist Church Draws Crowd

Last night the union revival filled the Dudley Street Baptist church with strong interest. Rev W. EF Gibbons spoke on The Love of Christ and many rose for prayers. Tonight the meeting moves to Tripp Avenue Christian church where Rev Kreamer will deliver the address.

Dudley Street Baptist Church W. EF. Gibbons Christ Tripp Avenue Christian Church Kreamer Willl

Diphtheria Claims Second Hedgeling Child in A Week

The second Hedgeling child on Throop Street died last night after a bout with diphtheria. Although the youngster had recovered from the illness, he failed to rally and gradually weakened until death. The grieving parents, Mr. Clarence Hedgeling and family, received widespread sympathy from neighbors and friends.

Clarence Hedgelin Throop Street Hedgeling Fpal

Thanksgiving supper praises parish committee and local figures

The article notes Fr. Marks parish supper meeting high standards set by the committee led by OW Zimmerman recovering from typhoid pneumonia. It mentions Mr and Mrs Daniel Bingham of Hawley visiting daughter Mrs Co M Potter in Diink inn street, Garr family of Dudley street visiting in Ponty, Peter Hobday injured hunting in Pike county improving to return home for Thanksgiving, and Thomas Young with Samuel Gouger heading to Pike County for large game. many football fans traveled to Carbondale to see the Indians play.

Fr. Mark's OW. Zimmerman Daniel Bingham Hawley Co M. Potter Diinkinn Street Garr Dudley Street Ponty Peter Hobday Shooneakey Avenue Pike County Moses ‘Taylor Thomas Young Samuel Gouger Wike County Carbondale

Prosperity feeds a rising army of dyspeptics in America

The article argues that good living harms digestion, linking overeating and pleasure foods to stomach and liver disease. It cites widespread dyspepsia among laborers, warns against habitual poor meals, and endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures, with testimonials from Mr. Preston E. Epstermacher and Mrs. N. Bernier.

United States Preston E.epstermacher Egypt Lehigh Co Asl Mr. Fenstermacher Pierce Golden Medical Oshkosh Wis Dr. Pierce

Dun Moreans Win Big In Town High Football Clash

Town high school team returns victorious with colors flying after a hard fought game against local rivals. Dr. Moses Kellam noted as key figure while a former BE W V railroad engineer now resumes duties with the New York Syndicate Air Brake Car.

Dunmoreans Moses Kellam BE. & W. V. Railroad Tr Sveling New York Syndicate Dave England F.C. H. Dreyer China Gernam Henry Dreyer G. Ot. Herring Ralph Winters Georgetown James Wilson British Columbia Wilson

Thanksgiving News From Scranton Area Families

A collection of short notes from Scranton and nearby towns. Families visit relatives for Thanksgiving. residents travel to Allentown and Wyoming. services at the Baptist church draw a large crowd with Rev. A W Cooper and Rev. H Whompson delivering sermons. Additional items mention travelers to New York City, reunions, and local social visits.

Local Notices Mention Injuries and Church Services

Escaped death by coal gas when a sleeping person barely avoided asphyxiation last Wednesday evening. Mrs. M. L. Street of Scranton visited J. M. Colvin's home on Sunday. The regular union temperance service is set for next Sunday evening at the Bantist church with A. W. Cooper to deliver the sermon.

Funeral for Sylvester Fallon Held at St Patrick’s Church

The funeral of the late Sylvester Fallon proceeded from the residence on Susquehanna Street to St. Patrick’s Church yesterday afternoon where Rev. P. S. Murphy conducted services. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery as a small gathering of family and friends attended.

Sylvester Fallon Thomas Fallon Susquehanna Street St. Patrick's Church P. S. Murphy St. Patrick's Cemetery Nellie McAndrew Ava John W. Jordan Blakely Marygareat Walsh Parsons

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