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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1900

Page

10

Boy badly injured at printing press in Carbondale

Claude Lamereaux a 14 year old employee at the Carbondale Review suffered serious injury when the jaw of a printing press closed on his left hand. Doctors report fingers may be saved after treatment by Dr Wheeler. Other local notes include Hartley Mullen Jr leaving for Pittsburgh and updates on William Loughney’s condition.

Claude Lamereaux The Carbondale Review Wheeler Hartley Mullen, Jr Third Strest Pitteburm W. T. Roberts Main Street Sucquehanna County William Loughney Gills Carbondale Manley

Reilly to Leave News for Philadelphia New Field

H. FB. Reilly, editor of the News, will sever his connection next week and move to Philadelphia. During almost two years in town he led the paper, edited for his uncle, and served as advertising solicitor after Hartwell & Behre purchased it. He supported municipal water and aided the citizens' committee and sang in the Methodist church choir.

H. FB. Reilly The News Philadelphia Reilly Frey York Hartwell & Behre Citizens’ Committee Methodiat Church

New Members Added to Local Young Men's Union

Eleven new members joined the Young Men's union as it remains in flourishing condition. Last evening Dr. W. W. Fletcher spoke on the topic of Amusements before the group. Next Sunday E. E. Garr superintendent of schools will serve as principal speaker.

Young Men's Union W. W. Fletcher E. E. Garr

Skeels Visit In Owego and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs W B Skeels visiting friends in Owego. Louis Davis listed as sick. W G Hathaway returned to studies at New York College of Pharmacy. Miss Emma Gilmartin and Thomas Harte to wed at St Rose Church today at 4 PM. All Jewish stores closed for Day of Atonement. Funeral for Mrs Michael Lynady Thursday morning at St Rose Church with interment in St Rose Cemetery.

W. B. Skeels Owego Louis Davis W. G. Hathaway New York College of Pharmacy Emma Gilmartin Thomas Harte St. Rose Church Michael Lynady St. Rose Cemetery

Fire on roof of Taylor building in Olyphant

Firefighters quelled a roof blaze at the Taylor building on Lackawanna street after a 10 o clock morning alarm. The fire began from a chimney spark in Jehard Daw’s kitchen area, while typhoid patient Mrs. Richard Owens of Blakely was moved to Scranton hospital. Community notices include a calico social at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday and Odd Fellows service at Blakely Baptist church.

Taylor Lackawanna Street Jehard Daw Richard Owens Blakely Scranton Presbyterian Church Independent Order of Odd Fellows Blakely Baptist Church Excelsior Hose Company John Williamson Olyphant Browns West Side Browns Olyphant Grounds Florence Howard Nicholson A. W. Shaw New York State John Manley Avora John Lally

Rev A D Donahoe Praises Cough Remedy in 1897 Note

On December 16, 1897 Reverend A Donahoe, pastor of M church Booth Pt Pleasant WV, suffered a severe cold with violent coughing. After trying various household remedies without relief, he bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy which he endorses for public sale by Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

A. Donahoe Church, Booth Pt. Pleasant W. Va Matthew Bros

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD AREA NEWS SUMMARY

David B. Jones and William M. Davis visit Thom as M. Davis at the Anthracite farm to help with crops. W. B. Davis returns to Washington to resume studies at Howard University. Joseph and Willie Lauder of Scranton are Jermyn relatives. Peck Lumber joins Central Pennsylvania Telephone. Druggist M. Graves returns from New York. Notices on Hillside Coal company concessions.

David BE. Jones William M. Davis Thomas M. Davis W. BH. Davis Washington, D. C Howard University Joseph Willie Lauder Scranton Jermyn Peck Lumber Company Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company M. Graves New York City Hillside Coal Company

Funeral and local business notes from a bygone issue

Funeral services for Mrs. W. R. Finch were held at her home with Rev. Godshall of the Methodist church presiding. Dr. Logan of Scranton preached at the Baptist church on the prior Sabbath. A hotel changed hands as Mr. Ross of Schultzville took ownership, replacing Charles Lee who moves to a farm. H. C. White, employed by J. D. Williams & Bros of Scranton, visits New York for vacation and to gain ideas for entering business, with an already excellent reputation.

W. Re Finch Godshall Methodist Church Logan Scranton Baptist Church Ross Schultz Ville Charles Lee Rosa H.C. White

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Birth

Mr E Drake and Mrs E Drake spend weeks at Mount Pocono. William Middleton moved his family to Providence. Eben Foote spent days with friends at West Pittston. Louis Millard of Moscow visits his aunt Mrs William Tinklepaugh. Mrs Carpenter of West Pittston visits daughter Mrs Williams. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Crues on September 90. Miss Lydia Reed visits friends at Lake Artel.

E. Drake Mount Pocono William Middleton Providence Eben Foote West Pittston Louis Millard Moscow William Tinklepaugh Carpenter Williams William Crues Lydia Reed Lake Artel

Local News Bits and Illnesses Reported

Mrs Ernest Breisch of Main street is seriously ill with typhoid fever. A dime social hosts at the Methodist parsonage this evening. Mrs B W Swingle is ill at her Main Street home. Mrs BE EB Greiner of Main Street is ill. Delaware and Hudson repair their station here. Mrs Floyd Greiner is on the sick list. Mrs Kendall and son John are in New York for the winter. D A Bassell is improving in health.

Ernest Breisch Main Street Methodist Parsonage B. W. Swingle Main Stret BE. EB. Greiner Delaware and Hudson Company Floyd Greiner Kendall Gon John New York D. AR. Bassell Fa

Local notes from Waymart and nearby towns report visits and travel

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Waymart notes numerous relatives visiting New Jersey and local residents preparing travel to the University of Pennsylvania. Other items include workers at Z. A. Wonnacott in Sterling, coal sales after a strike, family visits in Pleasant Mount and Carbondale, attendance at a Maple City band ball in Honesdale, and illness updates for Miss Sara Colbath.

Scranton Tribune Waymart Joseph Swan Anna Raymond New Jersey Jesse F. Wagner Robert Battan University of Pennsylvania James Cole Henry France Reuben Geta Z. A. Wonnacott Sterling J. W. Miller Pleasant Mount Ed. Wonnacott, Jr Smith Hill Reuben Getz Alvin Reynolds Carr Main Street Irwin Merwin Grand Gorge N. Y John and Frank Doyle Harry Charles Buckland Honesdale Dr. Beech

Springville Notes on Scales Trains and Local Happenings

Special to the Sormatean Tribune from Springville reports scales once used at the hotel for public use are back in operation. The early train carried many excursionists to Shawanese Lake, the area’s second summer outing. Reports on barn roof work, potato crops, and visiting residents rounding out a snapshot of local life.

Springville Shawanese Lake O. Culver Insige J. &. Alney Edwardsville Inserne County Hk. W. Rymond Scranton John Fl. Mitchell A. B. Scott Candor

Local Events Spotlight at Academy This Week

Estate matters of the late B Scott occupy attention this week with social events at the Academy. Evelyn Fraser and Storm, readers and musicians fromBoston and Philadelphia, promise entertainment. A McKinley and Roosevelt club organizes next Friday with speakers from Montrose and a local glee club and Springville band providing Republican music. The Episcopal Guild plans an Oct 10 program by John Johnston on western life, with community welcome. Mrs M S Allen hosted her sister Mrs Jayne of Auburn and their notable babies were photographed while visiting.

B. Scott Academy Evelyn Fraser Boston School of Oratory Miss Storm Philadelphia Misa Mise Storma Mia James Tittle McKinley and Roosevelt Montrosé Springville Episcopal Guild Hey John Johnston Ted Man M.s. Allen Jayne Auburn

Avoca School and Borough Sessions Report Local Actions

The Avoca school board met with members O'Brien Ward Webster and Davis present. They discussed repairs at building No 3 and reported enrollment totals for buildings No 1 2 and 3. Expelled pupils may study with orderly students. Bills paid included Mitchell Christian American Gook and others. The borough council met with a quorum, urged sidewalk repairs in 30 days, reviewed sewer conditions, and noted local complaints about a Lehigh Valley boring machine. Additional bills paid covered minute books electric lights constable and other items. Several residents and visitors were listed with recent activities and travel.

O'Brien Ward Webster Davis Fyoban J. FB. Mitchell William Christian American Gook Company Lincoln Hill Lehigh Valley Company Electric Light Company Price James Doran Rose Chandler Miner's Malls Sherman Hawk la Grange Mary White Clark's Summit Frances Hyde Park J. Jy. Harris George Painter Union County George Curry Williams Danks Des Moines M. Kennedy Afton N. Y Daniel Corcoran New York

Wealth and Health of Rockefeller and Armour

The article argues that extreme wealth creates nervous exhaustion and poor digestion. Rockefeler and Armour are depicted as overworked, reliant on doctors, and unable to enjoy simple meals or labor like ordinary workers. It links general prosperity to overdoing and urges moderation and healthier routines.

Convention of the Lackawanna W C T U at Moscow

Large assembly of temperance workers met at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Moscow for a day of delegates, reports, and talks. Officers were elected, memorials honored, and a lively afternoon program included papers on charity, motherhood meetings, and a key address by Mrs. C M Holvey from West Pittston.

Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church of Moscow M. W. Vaughan J. B. Sickler Peckville Ella B. Rhodes Elmhurst J. M. Howell Ella Depue Green Ridge Butler Carbondale Miller Prentiss Home Church Kate Wardell Henry Stanley Pearl Moosic James Chandler Green Mary Green Waverly Fanny Raub Scranton Oriana M. Williames Flower Mission Department Hand Temperance Legion Lackawanna County Department of Evangeliade C. M. Holvey Weat Pittston

Annual Meeting Notice of The Lackawanna Store Association Limited

The Lackawanna Store Association Limited will hold its annual meeting at the association office in Scranton Pa on Wednesday October 9 1900 at 10 o’clock a m for election of managers and other business. I Patronld secretary Scranton Pa September 10 1900

Lackawanna Store Ansociation, Limited Gasscelation Scranton I. S Patronld

Proposals for Linden Street and Roaring Brook Bridges Work

Scranton city invites sealed proposals until 6 pm on Thursday October 11 1800 for cleaning and populating Linden Street and Roaring Brook bridges with one or two coats of paint or specified treatment. Proposals require a cash or certified check of 25 dollars and bid guarantees. The city may reject all bids.

Scranton Ovidwr A. D Linden Street Roaring Brook Joseph PL Puielleps

Theatrical attractions this week fill city stages

Academy of Muse all week at the Bon Ton. Little Egypt Burlesque company at Manson’s big spectacle. Le Voyage en Suisse and The Elles of the Green Ant thrill audiences with vivid effects. The Idtthe Beypt Hurlesquers open at the Gaiety Thursday with twenty fine women.

Academy of Muse The Bon Ton Stack Company Selvode Heath Nwllie Daly Gaiety Theater Egypt

Railroad Announces Niagara Falls Round Trip Fare

Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls, with sale on October 6, 1900. Return must be by October 8, tickets valid on any train except the Black Diamond express, available at 200 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton PA. Consult local LV ticket agents for details.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents Lehigh Valley City Ticket Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

State Firemen Convention Delegates Leave for New Castle

Delegates from Beranton and vicinity depart for New Castle at 1 10 a m October 1 by D L W and Buffalo lines. Round trip fare is 10 05 with card orders. Tickets good September 29 to October 4 inclusive for all trains. Return by October inclusive with stop off allowed at Buffalo for Niagara Falls visit.

Beranton New Castle Buffalo Iimb Niagara Falls

Unclear Baseball League Notes With Scattered Names

Fragmented OCR lists players umpires and team tags across cities including Hoston Philadelphia New York and Chicago. It references batters pitchers and lineups like Mercer Bowerman Dion McParland and Callahan with multiple umpire names, but lacks coherent context or outcome.

Willadelphia H MK New York Philadelphia C.a Mercer Bowerman Dion and McParland Spyder

Scranton Directory Notices and Local Advertisers

A dense listing from Scranton featuring architects Fred­erick K Brown and Paul Building, lawyers and firms such as Browning, Rehfield, Boyle, and Patterson & Wilcox, medical and hospital references, Carlson and Clark seed company, and business notices. Includes addresses like 120 Washington Ave, 13 Mulberry, Wyoming Ave, and 137 Franklin Ave, plus services on the European plan and various counsel ads.

Bauer's Orchestra Music for Balua Reaches Scranton

Fragmentary notice lists Bauer's Orchestra and music for birthday parties receptions weddings and dances in Scranton Pennsylvania. Mentions Th J Bauer and locations on Wyoming and Wananna avenues with reference to Hulbert's music store and Argee Bros printers supplies.

Bauer Th. J. Bauer Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Argee Bros Tou Avenue Scranton

Sunday Trains to Carbondale and Albany Area

Train notices list schedule details for Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany Honesdale and Lake Todore routes with times and agents Burdick and Cross in Albany Scranton area.

Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany Points North Honesdale Oral Lake Todore United States Conada JW. Burdick I. W. Cross Scranton

Lehigh Valley Railroad Train Schedules Scranton to East and West

Railroad notices list daily and Sunday departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D and H routes, with times for White Haven Hazleton Pottstown Bethlehem Easton Reading Harriman Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago. Pullman cars and reservations available at Scranton offices and Cortland Street New York addresses.

Fireet Scranton Philadelphia New York White Traven Uazleton Pointa Coat BR. E Pottaville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrie Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Tthaca Geneva Kok & Woo OR Far Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Chicago Pullman Lehigh Valley Portor Cara Meen Farris Buspresen Bridge Ollant Wilbur Cortland Atrvet Charles ST. Lee Pasa Agt Cortland Street A. W

New York Station Schedule and Rail Connections 1900

Train times listed for New York stations including Liberty Street South Ferry and connections to Newark Elizabeth Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and Wilkes Barre. Services show morning and afternoon departures with Sundays and holiday variations and notes on routes via Bethlehem Pottsville and Heading Harriaburg plus general fare information from HOULIEAUSEN and BALDWIN.

New York Liberty Street Ny. R South Ferry Newark Elizabeth Entec Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chimle Ite Haven Pittaton Wilken Barre Park Whanon Harriaburg

Train Schedule Fragments for Carbon and Carbondale Routes

South and north bound trains show arrival and departure times at Carbon and Carbondale with many gapped entries. Train Nos 205 and 208 provide connections on Sundays, with a regular Main Line schedule and notices to consult ticket agents for details.

Bundava North Hound Teaver Ie Fom Dale Caple Renee DTA Sondale Abi Carbondale Boranton Cadoala Anderson Gon. Mast. Agt Now York Elsh Soran

Evie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Query

Train timetable shows departures from Scranton at 7.05 p m and 10 p m bound for Hawley through the Ehne railroad with intermediate points to New York and Newburgh. Trains arrive back to Scranton at 10 p m and 10 40 p m.

Seramton New York Philadelphia Rouse Hoboken Mit Stroudsburg Scranton Buffalo OnweRo Utiema Montrose Los Fort Binghamton Oswego Syracuse Utica Nicholson Bloomsburg Seranten Northumberland Plymouth Nanticoke Nanthwice North Bloomabury Blawley Hawley Ehne New York, Newburgh Intermediate

The Wikes Barrel Record Sale Noted in Serminion

An item announces a record sale at Serminion news stands Relaman Bios 405 Sprice and old singer M ee on Lackawanna Avenue Shuisor price street.

Wikes Barre Serminion Relaman Bios Sprice M.ee Lackawanna Avenue Shuisor Price Street

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H. B. Reilly Flourishing Union Olyphant Chamberlain Jermyn and Mayfield Old Forge Phelps Dhatieetai Sored Ae Ornaa Spruce Street AVOCA Health and Wealth Pittsburg Commercial Gazette John D. Rockefeller Philip D. Armour Hfe Messrs Rockefeller Armour Grant Street Pennsylvania Lackawanna W.C.T.U People’s Exchange Fred Bangeti Assington Arene Balk Goo Looker Traveler Bogey Baritiee Adilrem Tribune L. M General Delivery Madison Avenue Adium Avenue M. M J. W., Williams Building City St Washington Avenue Sonleraon Avenue Adams Avenue Diamond Bar Marine Corps United States Navy Philippines B. R Ruse Lackawanda Weaning Es Atehias Vaenten Straigny Curry, Connell Building N. V. Walker Connell Waluta Louise Shoemaker Adameaseville LEGAL Get Andlon Mle Grove Street Lackawanna River al Urlelit Avenue Albeight Avenue Court Street Albright Avenue Diamond Avenue Meade Avenue Walp Avenue Wamond Avenue Lavelle Little Egypt Burlesque Company Voyage En Suisse State Firemen'’s Convention Newast @a Hoston Oortoo Hutterjee Donovan Kitson Metivire Pittinger Dineen Clark Hurat Chivage Louie Doviooduno OO Sreeccree Bouzuoool Sudhol Robinson Callahan Dexter O'Day Woelster Avenue Tarilion Avenue Porter Walter Ely New American Hib West Thormewark Abel A. Misch Helicons Avenue Olly Adres Blale Avenue Esty Watts Woot Weiter Sumner Avenue Katie Rear Lite Providence Rouil North Summer Avenue Mim A. M T. Mey Nest South Street Willie Barre Putnam Atevet North End Briggs Malin Avenue Bicke Adams and Mulberry Certified Public Accountant Edward Spaulding, C Thaders’ Bank Balling Architects Howard T Davis Connell Bouiling Frederick K. Brown Price Building Washington Avenue Joseph Kelley Linden UC. B. Risenderger Paul Building Spruce Piteet Lyman Corner Wyoming and Mulberry Laubacil Dit Reynolds P.O Tuerk Cafe Franklin Avp Zricler Schanton Ot Nea PAK Wenger Victor Koc JW. Browning Woraut Daw Hooma Tage Mears Replogle Mears Building Frank E. Boyle Aitorney Burr Building Jessup & J Attorneys and Counwellerneot-Law Commonwealth Building Jamer W. Oakfoid Popes Fild SE and GI Board of Trade Bounery Edward W. Thayer Atrorney Iari Mears Builling L.A. Watres ATLAW Oh Mtcner Alaw Wullling Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Hair Worthing Comagys Wii Repenlican Building Bertholp Aptorney Mears Physicians and Surgeons W. BR North Washington Avenue School OF the Lackawanna Suranton Connie Bend Thomas M Dun Deyicipal W. KR. Piymiley Leeds Clark & CO Mits Orynum Shore Male Avenue Josepi Kurtyel Ream Awanna Avenue Tianutether Wibo Ronee Pennsylvania — Railroad Bunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Pittsburg West Hasleton Pottsville Norristown Delaware Lackawanna and Western Delaware and Hudson Traine Toina Las Lake Jolore Wilket Barre Central Railroad of Ontario Western R.R Bevan Tiletondale Cadouia Arbondale Ner Cadossa BOE Wee Bao Evie Wyoming Valley L. T. Keller Maur Temareay Ed Dua Ehinsoody Quimey
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