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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
6
The Dallas fair closes its run on Farmers Day drawing 6000 spectators amid clear skies and racing excitement. Trots and pacing heats feature Nora Mack Callie K and J C P while balloon ascensions thrill the crowd. Burglars entered the treasurer's office but failed to access $1600. Fire, police, and local notes fill the rest of this field report.
A vivid tale claims Peruna cured a bright young girl’s debilitating illness after doctors failed. Letter from Mattie Curtis of Boston endorses Peruna’s effect on weakness, backache, and pelvic disorders, arguing it prevents catarrh and female ailments, listing notable supporters and offering a free book.
An advertising fragment touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the remedy for female weakness. It claims the medicine strengthens the system without alcohol or narcotics and cites a testimonial from a married woman. The ad notes a 1003 page medical work and mentions paper-cover free distribution.
In Dallas a burglary attempt failed after the thieves drilled the office safe and damaged the door. They abandoned the job and left with no loot, according to B. L. Hatfield.
Joshua T. Jones marries Edith M. Wasley in Pittston at the bride’s home with Rev. D. M. George officiating. A West Pittston Republican club rents a Third street store for meetings and anticipated county candidate address. Florence Coal washers return after a brief idleness. Coroner rules Charles Mardus death a pistol wound by ex Chief Williams during a crime attempt. Various local moves include Staley apprentice studies and property purchases. Choir plans a concert October 25 assisted by Scranton and Pittston artists. Several obituaries and civic events noted, plus Elks reception for Alexander Thompson and a rummage sale for Pittston Library. Upcoming Lackawanna Wyoming Musical Alliance program and Temple choir director Edward Bowman to conduct.
Mrs KH Wheaton and daughter returned from the West with the doctor remaining there for weeks. County Commissioners Vaughn Robinson and Doyle visited to inspect crops. Reuben Gardner, a student at Late College, was injured after falling from a ladder. his parents learned of the accident Wednesday. Mrs Gardner left for State College after the report. Mrs Bliss of Thompson visits relatives and Mrs Rosengrant of the Tunnel suffered a painful accident when a wagon tongue fell from a barn door as she opened it.
Mr and Mrs John B E Richmond returned from the White Mountains last evening Miss Katharine N Stanton has been in New York City Edith Terry came back from Rahway N J Louis Neilson resumes studies at the University of Pennsylvania Dr and Mrs W B Powell of Philadelphia visit Mrs Powell's parents Reading residents visit J S Miller and family Captain Grant W Lane of Company Ky critically ill of typhoid at his home A theater evening presents The Wooing of Mrs Van Catt at the opera house Court adjourned for a funeral The fifteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society Lackawanna Presbytery meets at Presbyterian church Oct 7–8 with a 2 pm frat session and Miss Florence Stephenson of Asheville N C to speak Bible readings by Charles B Hulburt Philadelphia planned at Presbyterian chapel Bring Bibles The funeral of Peter Barnes held yesterday
The deceased, a longtime Odd Fellow, was honored with funeral services led by Rev. James A. Ware of Grace Episcopal church. A quartet sang and about sixty members attended the burial at Glen Dyberry. Pallbearers included Judges Purdy, Hill and Sherwood, plus fellow Odd Fellows Haines Lowden and Ross.
Special to the Scranton Pictyme reports Mr and Mrs William Van Cott and Mr and Mrs Davi Shay attended the Binghamton fair on Thursday. Local visits include H J Grown calling on Hallstead friends and Fred Clark from Carbondale in town Wednesday. Lena Spencer visits Binghamton relatives. George Smiley of Susquehanna stayed with relatives here. A club boys dance at the opera house Friday. Rev Burton Smith to preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Susquehanna County Medical Society met at the Jay house on October 2. A new carpet laid in the Methodist church last week. Edward W Morgan enjoys a pleasure trip to New York and Boston. Page Oliver wedding officiated by Rev RR Ives. Harry Simmons of Great Bend called on friends Wednesday. Henry Latarr hunted in New York with George Moffat of Binghamton.
Susquehanna station report notes three men found in a freight car after fleeing Akron Ohio and intending Perth Amboy New Jersey. They were captured and placed in custody for interrogation.
A house at Red Rock burned last night with contents. a nearby barn also burned with contents including a horse span. Mr Johnson suffered severe burns saving his property. In other news an itinerant man threatened a brakeman on a West Susquehanna yard train, and Charles M. Kessler and family moved from Brandt to Hallstead.
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