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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1900

Page

7

Chiefs Raised by Lackawaxen Red Men Lodge

Deputy Great Pocahontas Nellie Elmer led the Lackawaxen council No. 112 chiefs in a ceremony assisted by Past Chief William E. Matthews. Newly raised chiefs include Pocohontas Minnie Riv enburg Wenonah Helen Matthews Mary Hetzel Elizabeth Skinner and others with roles such as keeper of records guardian of wigwam and trustees named.

Lackawaxen Council Great Pocohontas Nellie Elmer William E. Matthews Lackawaxen Pocohontas Minnie Rivenburg Wenonah Helen Matthews M. A. Jenkins May Hughes W. J. Williams Mary Hetzel Elizabeth Skinner Marie Snedeker Forest Hannah K Ridholls Sarah Carduff Marty Williams Melyina Hunt Jennie Kohl Mary Pengelly Melissa Newton May Siebold Margaret Campbell M. A. Penselly

Patterson’s Bay Gelding Wins 2.29 Trot at Binghamton

L. A. Patterson of this city enjoyed a standout season with his horses. Allen S., a bay gelding, won the 2.29 trot and pace in three heats at Binghamton last Wednesday, with each heat timed at 2.2414 and a purse of $200.

L. A. Patterson Binghamton Allen S

City officials push artesian wells for Ransom tract dam site

City officials who recently inspected the Ransom tract, the proposed site for the municipal water dam, report water in the vicinity is scarce and Mother Hardy’s creek looks different from last spring. They believe artesian wells are needed to justify the expenditure to clear the property and build a reservoir.

Ransom Tract Mother Hardy's Creek

Social Roundup Visits and Local Travel Hints

Frank M. Fox and D. J. Robinson spend a few days in New York City. Miss Grace Simrell is the guest of Scranton friends. Miss Julia Gerrity returns to New York. L A Roberts of South Church street went to New York yesterday. Mrs A Berry visits Olyphant friends. Rev W E Morgan of Hyde Park will preach in the Welsh Methodist church next Sunday in Welsh. All invited. Mr and Mrs C O Mellen and Mrs George FE Mills leave for Asbury Park for a few weeks due to Mrs Mills ill health. Finance committee of councils held its regular monthly meeting last evening.

Frank M. Fox D. J. Robinson New York City Grace Simrell Scranton Friends Julia Gerrity New York L. A. Roberts South Church Street A. Berry Olyphant Friends W. E. Morgan Hyde Park Mellen George FE Milla Asbury Park Mills

Reed’s leg healed after Chamberlain's Pain Balm

James Reed injured his leg by striking a tea cake, suffered severe swelling, and found relief only after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He credits the remedy with a near amputation averted and notes its efficacy for sprains and bruises. Pal Balm advertised as unequaled for such conditions.

James Reed Chamberlain Reed Clay Court House Matthew Bros

Partridge Flown In Through Window At Mr Mitchells Home

A partridge entered an open window at Mr Mitchells home on North Main Street Wednesday afternoon and was captured. Mrs Sanderson of Dunmore visited Mrs W. Blues Wednesday. Mr Walter Graham and family moved to MIN City. Our tonguesoral artist, & D. Secor, is

Local Notices and Movements in Town

The town notes include plans to move a business to the Dunlap building on Cemetery street. Illnesses include Mr. Morris La Par with typhoid fever and Mrs. William James on the sick list. A. W. Thompson becomes billing clerk for Atherton & Sutton in Olyphant. A. W. Thorpe visits parents in South Canaan from North Main Street. Miss C. A. Kenyon toured the central building schools Thursday. Mrs. David Lewis returns from Montrose and Oriana Williams from Moscow. A Methodist F Episcopal parsonage social was a great success.

Dunlap Building Cemetery Street Morris la Par A. W. Thompson Atherton & Sutton Olyphant A. W. Thorpe North Main Street South Canaan William James James H. LaGarr C. A. Kenyon David Lewis Montrose Oriana Williams Moscow Methodist F Episcopal Parsonage

Worker loses fingers at Hendricks colliery in Carbondale

Samuel Temby of West Mayfield suffered severe finger crush injuries at Hendricks works. A physician believes the digits can be saved despite initial fears of amputation. Delaware and Hudson will compensate at their colliery tomorrow afternoon. The rest of the item notes social calls, lodge funeral attendance, council meeting, and local illnesses and visits.

Samuel Temby West Mayfield Hendricks Works Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company Walter Moon J. W. Grant Doc” Griffiths Walter Coon John J. Roche John Mig Edith Frank Couch Second Street Mildred George Williams Ohio Emma Schimp Glenburn A. F. A. Battenberg North Main Street John Muldoon, Jr South Side Bradford Tom Bray

Untimely deaths of two Olyphant youths in railroad accidents

Word arrived from Olyphant about the deaths of John W. Jones and Michael McMahon. Jones, 23, was killed after falling between freight cars near Harrisburg while returning home from work in the soft coal district. McMahon, of Dunmore street, died near Norristown after a locomotive struck him. his leg was amputated at Beranton Luckawa hospital, and he passed away with his wife and seven children left behind. Undertaker Jones and undertaker Sweeney were handling arrangements.

Olyphant John W. Jones Sixth Street Binkely Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg Undertaker Jones Young Jones Slater Michael McMahon Dunmore Street Norristown Luckawaupa Beranton Sweeney

Mournful Passing of Mrs Evan Reese in Blakely

Mrs Evan Reese died suddenly at her Blakely home on Second Street due to heart failure after a period of illness. She leaves husband and six children John Evan William Benjamin Maggie and Hannah Reese. funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at the family residence.

Evan Reese Second Street Blakely Evana Susquehanna Street Baptist Church John Evan William Benjamin Maggie Hannah Reese G. M. Hull David Spencer C. M. Hathawas William Harner D. A. van Sickle A. Berry John Lillibridge Edward Jones William Harris West Side Mary Shields Greenfield Eddy Creek George Clark Hyde Park

Obituary and Local Notes from Taylor News

David J. Davis longtime Old Forge resident dies at 73 after a lingering illness. Born in Monmouthshire, Wales, he lived in Wyoming before moving to Old Forge and leaves two daughters and four sons. Funeral announced later. Also notes include a charity match at Hotel Ridgeway, school board praise for renovated rooms for striker boys, teacher appointments, Christmas visit by Patriotic Order of America leader, United Mine Workers meeting with 250 members joined, local residents visiting relatives, juror selections, and various society meetings.

David J. Davis Old Forge Wyoming Monmouthshire South Wales William Powell David Bevan Hotel Hidgeway Old Forge Borough Charles O'Malley Della O'Malley Randolph Jones Patriotic Order of America Ezra Arthur Gaul Archbald Wilkes-Barre United Mine Workers of America Amelia Caswell Oak Street Massachusetts Mount Hermon David Jones Walter James John Davis North Taylor Spring Brook H. J. Daniels M. Williams H. T. Davis Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics Red Men's Hall Flossie Banfield Main Street Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta William Lightner and Son Hyde Park Hugh Hughes Pittston Washington Camp America

Wyoming Will Fight For Senatorial Nomination

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports from Tunkhannock that Wyoming county's B. W. Lewis, initially backed by the Quay machine, may withdraw amid disputes over the district's senatorial race. The piece contends Edmiston was Bradford county’s pick and critiques the Record's interpretation, noting court action in Harrisburg to settle the nomination contest.

Tunkhannock Wilkes- Barre B. W. Lewis Wyoming County Quay Machine Edmiston Bradford County Lewis Bradford Quayites Mdmiston Wyoming Harrisburg Dauphin County

Wyoming County Fight Over Senator Nomination

The article argues for a rotation of the senatorial nomination between Bradford and Wyoming counties. It notes Bradford holds the seat since 1874 despite Wyoming’s larger Republican vote, urging Wyoming to contest the nomination to reflect proportional strength, and warning of a potential independent bid under Honest Government if not nominated.

Honest Government Wyoming County Bradford Wyoming

Popular Exchange ads for Scranton listings and services

The column compiles miscellaneous local notices from Scranton and vicinity including rental listings, real estate exchanges, medical and professional services, a steamship passenger depot reference, a preparatory school, an office for Drs Allen and L Amoreau, a wine manufacturer, music for balls and ceremonies, and printer supplies.

Eleventh County WCTU Convention Held in Factoryville

The eleventh annual county convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the Baptist church in Factoryville with delegates from across the county. Miss Marlon Leighton won the oratorical medal, about 160 new members joined, and three new unions formed in East Lemon Forkston and Eatonville. The meeting praised as the largest and most successful, with next mid year in Mehoopany.

Charles Freeman J. W. Putnam D. D New York Marlon Leighton Tunkhannock Miss Leighton Agnes Button D. C. Roe Factoryville Hartley Keystone Academy G. R. Smith Margaret Yassett Forkston F. M. Osterhout Ladies’ Aid Society Bessie Spence D. Cc. Roe Mehoopany W. N. Manchester

The Bon Ton Stock Company Performs At Academy of Muse

Two large houses greeted the Bon Ton Stock company at the Academy yesterday. The matinee featured The Black Flag and the evening presented The Census Taker. Tonight and tomorrow include Gettysburg and The Smugglers in the schedule.

Academy of Muse The Bon Ton Stock Company Academy Gettysburg

City of Scranton Seeks Linden Street and Roaring Brook Bridge Paint Bids

The city invites proposals for cleaning and painting Linden Street and Roaring Brook bridges. Proposals due 6 p.m. October 11. Submit bids for one or two coats per specs with a cash or certified check of 925.00. City reserves right to reject all bids. City Engineer Joseph Philip Phillips.

Scranton Linden Street Roaring Brook Propocala Joseph PL Phillips

Little Egypt Burlesquers at the Qualety Theater

The Qualety theater hosted the Little Egypt Burlesquers led by manager Mr. Derman. Performers included Al C. Lawrence ventriloquist Mae Taylor Hanaon and Bassely. The Sisters De Grail drew mixed applause amid coarse songs. Becky Sharp and Vanity Fair features were highlighted with Coghlan and Coghlan family ties noted. The Man from Mexico at the Lyceum next Tuesday was praised as one of the funniest comedies yet seen.

Qualety Theater Little Egypt Derman al. C. Lawrence Mae Taylor Soubrette Hanaon Bassely Sisters de Grail Meéxico Walter B. Verkins Lyceum Jis

Perkins Presents Clever Comedy With Strong Cast

The production features a skilled company led by Mr. Perkins with notable performers such as Nagle Barry Donald Brine Philip Yale Drew Augustus White John Heck Jerome Warrington Theodore Jonathan Maude Scott Florence Templeton Marlon Longfellow and Pearl Ford. Special scenery and high class entertainment aim to attract delighted patrons.

Mr. Perkins Elasa Basia Nagle Barry Donald Brine Philip Yale Drew Augustus BK. White John F. Heck Jerome Warrington Theodore Johnatan Maude A. Scott Florence Templeton Marlon Longfellow Pearl J. Ford

Dainty Maree Burlesquers at Gaiety Next Week

Manager Long presents the Dainty Maree Burlesquers at the Gaiety for the first half of next week with matinees Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The roster features Morrisay Wick Carroll Euston Jeanette Briaw usted Sisters the Grahams Kohle Barney Mile Omre and others. Two skits A Day's Vacation and Paris Upside Down are performed each show with lavish costumes and transformations. This is billed as the best show on the road and a season highlight.

Long Morrisay Wick Carroll Euston Jeanette Briaw Grahams Kohle Barney Mile Omre Paris

Unclear Historic MLB League Action Report

Fragmentary notes show a National League game outline with teams Brooklyn and Boston, mentions of pitchers Kitken Mofinire Pittinger Low Sullivan and an umpire, but essential details like final score, date, and venues are unreadable.

Hoston R. WF Brooklyn Kitken Mofinire Pittinger, Lowis and Sullivan Unpire—tiurat

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claims Global Use

Fragmentary ad copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain trusted by mothers worldwide. It alleges gentle relief and praises wide adoption, though wording is garbled and promotional in tone.

Mrs. Winslow

Train Schedules Through Scranton May 27 1900

Trains leave Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via D H R R and D WH R R at 6 45 p m 12 08 2 18 4 27 Black Diamond Express and 11 90 p m Sundays For White Haven Wilkes Barre and coal region via D H R R 6 46 2 18 4 27 p m For Pottsville 6 45 2 18 p m For Bethlehem Easton Reading Warrington and other stations via D H R R 6 45 a m 12 03 2 18 4 27 Black Diamond Express 11 00 p m Sundays For Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva and others via D W R O R 8 08 a m 1 05 3 85 1 m For Canova Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago via D H R R 1 01 3 49 Black Diamond Express 7 48 10 41 1 00 p m Sundays D H R R 12 00 p m 7 45 p m Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge Contacts Signs Gen Supt Rollin L Wilbur and Gen Pas Agt Charles Lee and Div Pas Agt Nonnemachner include Scranton Lackawanna Ave 309 and South Bethlehem Pa Ticket and Pullman reservations.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Blac White Maven Wmazleton Pottsville Fethlehem Easton Reading Warrinburg Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Dai. & Wror Cienova Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Chicago

New York bound trains listed on May 29 1900 timetable

Time table in effect May 29 1900 lists Beranton trains to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven at 6 00 am 1 20 pm 4 00 pm Sundays 2 15 pm and 9 80 for Mountain Park to Baltimore and Washington via Bethlehem and to Long Branch Ocean Grove and Reading Lebanon Harrisburg via Allentown with options 6 80 am 1 20 pm Sundays 2 15 pm and 8 30 am for Pottsville and other routes through tickets sold at station by J H Gulsthausen and H W Baldin.

New York Liberty Street South Fee Beranton Newark Flizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Maveh Chunk White Haven Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grave Reading Lebanon Warrisburg Potiaville Uckets J. If. Oulstausen PL Daldwin Gen Pasa

Train Schedules for North and South Bound Runs

Timbered timetable shows Main Line connections at Cadosta and Carbondale with Northbound and Southbound trains. Scheduled arrival times include 7 40 a m and 10 45 a m, with Sunday services noted. Agents J O Anderson and E Welsh listed for passenger inquiries.

Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table For Hawley Connection

Erie railroad schedule notes Hawley connection to New York Newburgh and intermediate points. Trains depart Berans from 1 am and 2.25 pm. Arrivals at Scranton around 10.20 am and other listed times.

Tyalus Hawley Prinis Erie Railroad New York Newburgh Scranton

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