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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1900

Page

10

Anthracite Hotel closes for five years in Lackawanna County

After breakfast yesterday the Hotel Anthracite in Carbondale closed as a hotel for five years under an agreement with the Anthracite Improvement Company and the Williams Brothers proprietors of Hotel American. The bar and billiard rooms stay open to the public while some floors are closed and others kept for tenants. Edward Clark Jr moves his office to the building. Community notices include the first issue of The Lackawanna School News and updates on local meetings, teachers, and residents with social and educational happenings in Carbondale and nearby towns.

Hotel Anthracite Anthracite and Improvement Company Williams Brothers Hotel American Anthriolte Edward Clarkson The Anthracite Improvement Company Fox Mrs. Robingen

Death of Mrs Michael Lynady in Carbon County

Typhoid pneumonia claimed the life of Mrs. Michael Lynady of Dundaff Street at 6:30 yesterday morning. A lifelong City resident, she was a devout Christian known for kindly deeds. She leaves husband, six children aged 2 to 15, parents Mr. and Mrs Bernard Bryden, one sister Mrs A F Cooke, and other relatives.

Michael Lynady Dundaff Street Bernard Bryden Gregory James Timothy Ralph Beatrice Joseph A. F. Cooke

City Council approves sewer payment and cuts several items

Last evening the council authorized paying Giles and Loveland the final 1217.22 on the surface sewer contract. Resolutions for improving Battle avenue and notifying Consolidated Water to lower pipes on the West Side were adopted. The Ninth avenue grading resolution was referred. A sewer remonstrance from South Church street residents was read and the work ordinance was killed. Columbias requisition was approved minus chandelier and locks and keys, deferred to the building committee. A solicitor mileage book for witness transportation in the Hughes case was granted.

Select Council Giles & Loveland Common Council Battle Avenue Consolidated Water Company Ninth Avenue South Church Street Columbias Building Committee Hughes

Silver Service Honoring Father Coffey Marks Jubilee

On the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination Very Reverend Father T I Coffey received a silver service and donations from multiple societies. St Rose T A BG gave 50 dollars, St Boniface society 25, Pioneer Father Mathew 100, St Patrick's society Knights of Father Mathew 100, 150, Ladies Catholic Benevolent association 100, Women's Catholic Benevolent legion 100, Catholic Mutual Benevolent association 100, Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 8 125, Young Men's Institute 100, Knights of Columbus 200, totaling 1150 dollars.

T. I. Coffey St. Rose T. A. BG St. Boniface Society Pioneer Father Mathew St. Patrick's Society Knights of Father Mathew Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association Women's Catholic Benevolent Legion Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association Ancient Order of Hibernians Young Men's Institute Knights of Columbus

School Board Awards Raises for Two Administrators

The school board met last night and approved raises for acting principal Professor Lesher by 22.50 for September and his assistant Wilson Geary by 20. The increases are conditional on continued duties in their current capacities and will lapse after October if not maintained.

Nolin Lesher Wilson Geary

Local social notes and events mix with court view near Salem avenue

Miss Giva Dow returns home after weeks with sister in Scranton visits to see A Woman's Way in Lyceum. Mrs Hetzel calls on Carbondale friends. Mr and Mrs Clifford Chapman visit from Middletown. Miss Charlotte Reynolds returns to Forest City. Jury viewed Heese Hughes property to appraise sidewalk work. Erie excursion to Binghamton drew about thirty travelers amid threatening weather. J W Myers and Miss Kathryne Pidgeon wed at Windsor New York. honeymoon with groom’s parents in Jemison City. Municipal water committee discusses campaign plans. Cycle club smoker deemed a success.

Giva Dow Nineveh N. Y W. A. Copeland Canaan Street Mesdames II C. Wheeler Mattie Hughes Brown Scranton Lyceum Peter Hetzel South Canaan Carbondale Clifford Chapman Middletown Charlotte Reynolds Forest City Gibraltar Heese Tlughes Salem Avenue Erie Binghamton J. W. Myers Kathryne Pidgeon Windsor N.Y Delaware and Hudson Road Jonas Long Jemison City Columbia County Municipal Water Committee Cycle Club

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure

An old testimonial extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a proven cold cure with twenty five years of sales. It claims to cure a cold in a day if taken promptly and before it settles in the system. Sold by all druggists Matthews Bros Wholesale and retail agents.

Matthews Bros

Odd Fellows Lodge Installs Officers in Olyphant

At a meeting of Olyphant lodge No 4 Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the Sweeney building last evening District Deputy G M Hughes of Carbondale installed the following officers.

Olyphant Lodge No. 4 Independent Order of Odd Felwa Sweeney Building G. M. Hughes Carbondale

Local clubs plan fair and festival in Lackawanna town

Lackawanna lodge No 118 and allied groups announce a November fair at Weber's rink with booths selling fancy articles ice cream and candy to fund the lodge treasury drained by sickness and deaths. A new Alumnis football team will train under Richard Gendall with goal of championship matches in town.

Lackawanna Lodgs American Protestant Association Weber Richard Gendall Wyoming Seminary Syracuse University Owens Tubbs Hammon P. Jordan Ccenter J. Evans Miller PF. Jordan Gendall Stone P. Evans Howells Talted Mine Workers of America Basham Woodward Brynia Cassia Jerusalem Thomas Jones T. L. Jones Sanderson Scranton Buffalo Pharmaceutical College Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Ladies’ Association James Robert Inglis Yatesville Janet Inglis Sterling Social Club Weber's Lily Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Local social and church note highlights

Mr and Mrs FP T Pelton of Moscow visited Mr and Mrs Bryan Buckingham on Sunday. Prof KF B Curtis of Susquehanna spent last Thursday with Prof Rogers. A B Williams returned home after a week in New England states. Bittenbender family returned to Scranton on Monday from the summer here. Forty two children joined the Heanel and organized by Rev BF Frey meeting Saturdays 1 to 4 at the Baptist church. Mrs J J Mankin to speak at county Women’s convention.

Fp.t. Pelton Moscow Bryan Buckingham KF. B. Curtis Susquehanna Rogers A. B. Williams New England BF. J. Frey Baptist Church J. J. Mankin Women's

Temperance union gathering to be held in Moscow

The Christian Temperance union event will be held in Moscow today. Mrs P I Frey is doing evangelistic work in Susquehanna county. Mrs Machette and family moved to Scranton to establish their home. Mr and Mrs A B Clay enjoyed a drive to Scranton yesterday. Mrs J J Rankin returned from Newark New Jersey after a two week visit with relatives. Rev M Lee of Carbondale will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday in the pastor’s absence.

Carbondale

Jermyn and Mayfield News Briefs In Mayfield Borough

Mrs. Mary Osborne and family plan to move to Candor New York. A street car jumped the track near the Ontario and Western yard crossing at Mayfield injuring passengers, with Mrs. W R Hoss and Miss Mamie Caveney shaken. George Wademan and family moved into a Main street home. Thomas Miller at Herrick Center severed his leg with an axe and will be homebound. Mrs. Mozart Lewis is convalescent from pneumonia. John Meehan and Owen and Michael McAndrew left for Buffalo. Hon P P Timlin attended Mrs. William McNulty’s funeral in Carbondale. Miss Margaret Mullaney visiting Mrs P E Timlin. Mayfield council did not meet as scheduled. Mrs. Robert Merrick and son from Providence visiting. Misses Kate and B Gallagher of Scranton spent Sunday here.

Mary Osborne Main Street Candor Cawego N. Y Lee Farrell Ontario and Western Yard Mayfield W. R. Hoss Mamie Caveney P. (. Manley George Wademan Familly Peckville Philip Baker Thomas Miller Herrick Center Mozart Lewis John Meehan Owen Michael McAndrew Buffalo E. Timlin William McNulty Carbondale Margaret Mu

Towanda Firemen Parade Oct 11 and Local Events

Bradford County news notes Towanda firemen plan their annual parade on October 11. Athens and Towanda Red Men prep for a grand town event on October 18. Local accidents, meetings, and appointments span Sayre, East Waverly, Schenectady, and Punxsutawney with lectures and society gatherings listed.

Baseball pennant race tightens as Pirates falter

National League race centers on Pittsburg and Brooklyn with Cincinnati catching up after Pittsburgh drops several games to the Reds. Brooklyn leads by 32 in the standings as Boston and New York also stay in contention. Details list game lineups, umpires, and batteries from key matches across Brooklyn New York Chicago and Philadelphia.

Pittsburg Bmoklyn Pirates Cincinnati Clarke Andy Freedman Glanc

Rail Road Announcement Offers $5 Trip to Niagara Falls

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls and back on October 6 1900 Tickets go on sale October 6 limited to return by October 9 inclusive valid on all trains except the Black Diamond express Further details from Lehigh Valley ticket agents at 109 Lackawanna Avenue Beranton Pa

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents Ticketa Lehigh Valley City Lackawanna Avenue Beranton

State Firemen's Convention Delegates Head to New Castle

Delegates from Scranton and vicinity will depart New Castle at 1 10 a m October 1 by D L and W Buffalo trains. Round trip fare 10 65 on card orders. Tickets good September 29 to October 4, for all trains, return by October 8. Stop off privilege within rail lines at Buffalo allows Niagara Falls visit.

Scranton New Castle Buffalo Niagara Falls

Train Fare Notice for 1900 Midwest and West Travel

On the first and third Tuesdays of each month in 1900 travelers can depart from Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway to towns across North and South Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Utah Nebraska Oregon and Washington for a round trip fare of one fare plus two dollars. For information contact W. E. Howell G B E P A 381 Broadway New York or John R. Pott D P A 486 William Street Williamsport Pa.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul North Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Utah Nebraska Oregon Washington W. E. Howell Brodway New York John R. Pott Wiliam Street Williamsport

Special excursion tickets via railway to South Dakota and Wyoming

Special excursion tickets will be sold from Chicago via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway on August 21st September 4th and 18th to Deadwood Spearfish Rapid City and Custer South Dakota and to Casper and Sheridan Wyoming at one fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip. Good to return until October 31st 1900. Stop overs allowed west of Omaha. For further information call on or address W. 8 Howell G E P A 381 Broadway New York or John R Pott D P A 486 William St Williamsport Pa.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Deadwood Spearfish Rapid City Custer S. D Casper and Sheridan Wyo Omaha Howell G. E Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood City Ogden Utah W. S. Howell Broadway New York Jno R. Pott DP. A William St Williamsport

Special Excursion Tickets to Denver and Ogden Routes

Colorado and Utah excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood City and Ogden Utah go on sale August 21 September 4 and 18 1900 via St Paul railway at one fare plus 2 for the round trip valid to return by October dist 1900. For details contact W S Howell G B P A 391 Broadway New York or Jno R Pott DP A 486 Williamsport Pa.

Theatrical Listings and Weekly Shows

Lyceum presents Le Voyage en Suisse by the Hanlons on Oct 2. Academy of Muse hosts top acts all week. Hon Ton Stock Company at the Gaiety. Lost Three Days and Little Egypt Burlesque Company perform.

Lyceum Hanlons Academy of Muse The Hon Ton Stock Company Gaiety Little Eevpt Burlesque Company

May Irwin in A Woman's Way at Scranton Lyceum

May Irwin and her company presented A Woman's Way at the Lyceum last night to a crowded house. The New York star sang six new numbers including Southern Queen and delivered stage humor that drew strong applause from an audience praising the show and the troupe.

Jolly May Irwin Scranton Lyceum Miss Irwin Glen McDonough Sesson George A. Beane Raymond Hitchcock A. E B. Graham Jacques Kruger Mort Thayer Queenie Vargar

Princess of Patel opens at Academy of Music with Leyburne and Bunting

The Bon Ton Stock company led by Charles Leyburne and Miga Eima Bunt ing opened a week at the Academy of Music. The crowd overflowed as Mark Swan's The Princess of Patel drew praise for Bunting in the title role and Leyburne’s philosopher character. Henry Lynton impressed in the lead, and the troupe promises stronger performances this season. Today features The Soggyler and tonight The Black Flag.

Bon Ton Stock Company Charles Leyburne Sonbruette Miga Eima Bunting Academy of Music Mark Swan Princess of Patel Miss Bunting Henry Lynton

Le Voyage en Buisse at Lyceum features strong servants and lively cast

The play at the Lyceum tonight centers on two energetic servants John and Bob whose antics drive the piece. Strong casting supports the entertainment with mention of Charles Giver and Willian Boledo, plus Allene Crater Nellie Daly Marion Shirley and a large Celeste Trio and ballet.

Lyceum John Bob Charles Giver Willian Boledo Allene Crater Nellie Daly Marion Shirley Rene Hoffman Bea Ale Clayton Celeste Robert Broderick Pred Strong Edwin H. Carrolli Thomas Byand Raymond Capp X. M. Herbert

Little Egypt Burleaquete to Headline Gaiety Show

The Gaiety opens Thursday October 4 with the Little Egypt Burleaquete as the attraction. The show promises an entirely new entertainment with strong specialty acts and two one act operas. Forbidden Vicit? is billed as the best one act opera of its kind with new costumes and scenery. Little Egypt adds sharper dances than before.

Egypt Littl Heypt

Sealed bids sought for Scranton sewer project contracts

The city of Scranton invites sealed proposals by October 11 for constructing a sewer system with branches, extensions and fixtures along Grove street Albright avenue Meade Blair and Diamond avenues and adjacent alleys. Each bid must include a $300 cash or certified check to guarantee contract execution. the city reserves the right to reject all bids. Signed city clerk MT Lavelle September 27 190.

Scranton Thumilay A. D Linden Street Roaring Brook Joseph P. Pilillips Grove Atrest Lackawanna River Aience Grove Street Albright Avenue Court En Daya Ooumella MT. Lavelle

Scranton Businesses Advertise Services And Contacts

A mosaic of old business listings in Scranton area shows architects, car makers, attorneys, a painting supply firm, orchestra services for balls and receptions, screen manufacturers, and educational catalog offerings. Addresses include 126 Washington Ave, 12 Republicn Building, and 1400 North Main Ave with names like Joseph Kelley and C Comegys.

Typhoid Fever Strikes Miss Ella Ketcham In Peckville

In Peckville Miss Ella Ketcham is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. May Brundage also remains gravely ill. A dime social at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage is planned for next Wednesday evening October 3 with a fine program and broad invitation.

Ella Ketcham Maple Bell Taylor William Bell

Women Charged in Murders in Ironton Yard

Deputy Payne arrested Mia Filen Poole and her daughter Florence Moore in Ironton Ohio for the murder of George Noble Sunday afternoon in his yard. A revolver and a bloodstained dress were found at their home and men seen near the residence that evening are under suspicion. The women are jailed awaiting a hearing.

Ironton Payne Mia Filen Poole Florence Moore George Noble Anita

Political feud sparks fatal Port Tampa street duel

In Port Tampa City last night Hope Barnett and Edward Stanford were killed in a street duel. Charles Barnett was shot and seriously wounded. The altercation began when Charles Barnett slapped Stanford at the rail station. Stanford, on duty, fired, then Barnett returned fire, leading to Hope Barnett's death this morning and Charles Barnett's critical condition. The dispute is described as a political feud.

Eschulve Associated Preas Tampa Fla Hope Barnett Edward Stanford Port Tampa Charles Barnett Stanford Barnetts Chas. Barnet Stanford Fred Hope

Lehigh Valley Train Schedules From Scranton in 1900

In effect May 27 1900 trains leave Scranton for Philadelphia New York via D H RR and White Haven Hazleton Portage Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago and other points. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna Bridge. Official contacts listed in Scranton and South Bethlehem offices.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Philadelphia New York Black Diamond White Waven Hazleton Principal Pointa D. Ji Portagille Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg R OR Kh. OR BR. R Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Buffalo Susenalon Bridie Ollin II Whlbir Cortland Street Charles, Lee Gen. Pass

Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetable May 29 1900

Train departures from Scranton inland and to New York Newark Elizabeth and Philadelphia with express and local runs. Through tickets to east south and west at lowest fares. Jouliesen general superintendent Baldwin general passenger agent.

Central Railroad of New Jersey

Sunday Train Schedule for Carbon and Scranton Lines

A partially legible train timetable lists North Bound and South Bound trains serving Carbon, Scranton, and surrounding areas with multiple departure and arrival times. It notes Sunday only North Bound service and main line connections, urging consult with ticket agents Anderson and Welsh for details and future service.

Twave Cave Wale Cadowa Accine Plantation Dale T. Y Casosia Carporal Scranton Anderson Gen Pos You Fen

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Update

Time table effective September 17 trains run to Hawley and local points. Erie line connects at Hawley with a through service to New York and intermediate points. Depart Borun ton at 7.00 a m and 2 25 p m. Arrives Scranton at 10.0 a m and 10 p m.

Hawley Connante Oe Erie New York Jewhureh Borunton Vroina Soranton

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