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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1900

Page

7

Unfortunate Losses and Local Notices in Lackawanna County

The Delaware and Hudson colliery posted a ten percent wage advance amid powder-price talk. John Maynard misplaced $44.50 from his pay, with hopes for return. Chickens were stolen from Martin McAndrew’s coop as thieves struck nearby. Harvey Van Kleck and Sammy Seymour deferred eye operations after hospital treatment. Rally Day at the Methodist Sunday School drew 472 attendees. Funeral and burial services were held for local residents, with interments at Union, St. Patrick, and Ridge cemeteries. A calico social was announced at the Presbyterian church, and several residents visited or were present at various local events in Blakely.

Delaware and Hudson Company John Maynard South Main Street Martin McAndrew Harvey van Kleck Sammy Seymour Willis Hospital Philadelphia Jennie Secor John Solomon Dunmore Methodist Sunday School C. F. Baker Thomas Evans J&. M. Peck Carponaale David Evans Providence

Typhoid claims 22 year old resident of Peckville

Le Roy Wademan of Hickory street died of typhoid fever at 22. He belonged to Jr. O U S A M Peckville and Peckville Methodist Church. Funeral plans set with prayers at 1 and services at 1:30 conducted by Pastor Gendall and others. Interment in Prospect cemetery.

le Roy Wademan Miles BK. Wademan Hickory Street Sterling Worth Jr. O US A. M Peckville Stanley Newton Oscar Dunlap Forest City Horace Frear Niagara Falls Jessup Mary Barnes Andrew Hale Yatesville Francis Him O. D. Secor Dunlip Building Byron Peek Carbondale J. D. Peck Main Street Sadie Stage Prospect HU Elmer Swingle Pleasant Avenue Thomas Florence Webber H. B. Briggs

Reed’s leg healed after Pain Balm trova relief

James Reed of clas Court House West Virginia bruised his leg on ice. despite medical care and whisky baths the swelling and pain persisted until Chamberlains Pain Balm was used. within a week the leg nearly healed and amputation was avoided. Pam Halm is promoted for sprains bruises and rheumatism.

James Reed Chamberlain Reed Clas Court House W. Va Pam Halm Matthew Bros

Obsequies for John W. Jones Held After Harrisburg Killing

The obsequies for John W. Jones, killed near Harrisburg on Wednesday, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock following a brief service.

John W. Jones Harrisburg

Town Gossip Notes and Social Alert

Messrs William and Richard Brennan spent two weeks fishing at Thornhurst and returned Saturday evening. William Judge of Scranton visited town Sunday. Miss Anna Hoban of Ireland visits at Michael Hoban's Hill street home. Mrs Michael Coleman of Hyde Park returned after a few days in town. Dennis Lawler of Olyphant called Sunday. S H Eagen and W H Dermody called in Scranton Sunday evening. Thomas Conroy, long-time resident, will move to Dunmore Friday. P J Conroy of Dunmore called in town Sunday. Don’t forget the social at St James hall on Wednesday October 10.

William and Richard Brennan Thornhurst William Judge Scranton Anna Hoban Ireland Michael Hoban Hill Street Michael Coleman Hyde Park Dennis Lawler Olyphant H. Eagen W. H. Dermody Thomas Conroy Dunmore P. J. Conroy St. James Hall

Sizable British War Strain Opens American Opportunity

The article notes England’s 200000 troops in South Africa and heavy taxation as a financial strain. It argues that Americans see a chance to profit from transportation issues and transport charters in London amid wartime challenges.

Saturday Evening Post England South Africa London

United States Exports Grow Rapidly in Late 19th Century

A treasury department statement notes exports of manufactured goods rising from three and a half million dollars per month in 1860 to thirty six million in 1900, with more than three quarters sent to Europe. The text argues U S wealth and industrial output outpace other nations, highlighting coal resources and overall manufacturing strength.

Ines England Scotland Wales Spain United States Treasury Department Europe

Driftwood Cracks Open a Quiet Longing

Janet Long and Elwin Walker share a chilly autumn walk through the wood by a lake. Amid drifting ashore memories and unspoken love, Janet confesses loneliness and Elwin declares his life is embittered by her restraint as they plan to return to town and face separate futures.

Janet Long Comparisson Elwin Walker Miss Long Tam

Joyful confession under drifting driftwood flames

In a beach scene the lovers express deep love and fear of joy. He asks her to stay near, she reveals she loves him and fears overwhelming happiness. They embrace as the light casts a hopeful glow on their faces. Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune

Theatrical notes on Lyceum and Academy bills

The Lyceum dates The Man from Mexico A Lady of Quality and David Crockett with Duffy cancelling Becky Sharp after a court injunction. Walter Perkins company promises high comedy at the Lyceum. Eugenie Blair shines in A Lady of Quality with strong press turnout expected. Blair set for Thursday night appearances.

Duffy Lyceum Theater Dileher & Hennessy Gertrude Coghlan Becky Sharp Harrison Grey Fiske Minnie Maddern Fiske Thackeray Vanity Fair Life Wife Misa Coghlan Ticketa Mexico Walter FE Perking Lyceum Perkina New York City

Dainty Paree Burlesquera at the Gaiety This Week

The Dainty Paree Burlesquera opens at the Gaiety this afternoon for the first half of the week with a matinee. The all star company features Morrisay and Rich, Carroll and Bilston, Jeanette and Shaw, the Ginger Girls, Kohle and Barney, Fowler and Lomborg, Mile Orme, and the sensational Parisian. Two burleting entertainments A Day Vacation and Pare is Upalde Down accompany the program with a large cast and chorus. Managed by Thomas D. Van Osten, the Reeves organization presents Miss Megusker and a famed white show array.

Morrisay and Rich Carroll and Bilston Dude Jeanette and Shaw Ginger Girla Gralamy Kohle Barney Fowler Lomborg Mile Orme Alio Pretty Girle Long AL Reeves Inca Scranton Thin City Megusker Thomas D. van Osten Cuiety Theater Ita Beacion Reeves Haa Thia Sear Hile Codtem

National League Sunday games and a Catarrh advertisement

Sunday National League action in Chicago and St Louis with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh results and umpire notes. An embedded 19th century advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional efficacy and offering a prize for cure.

Petition to Free Portion of Providence and Abington Turnpike

Notices announce a court hearing in Lackawanna county to view and condemn city land for removing toll gates on the Providence and Abington Turnpike within Scranton. Includes council resolutions on Seventh Street paving and a constitutional amendment proposal published Oct 4 1900.

Providence and Abington Scranton Court of Quarter Sessions Lackawanna County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vmiank Road City of J. C. Vaugnan Altorney Seventh Street West Lackawatrs Avenue Scranton Street City Council City of Scranton Penna Select Council West Lackawanna Avenue Cornella Nnts Councila Sale Road Ouas F. Wagner Common Council WM._F. GRIPFITHS James Moir M. T. Lavelle

Scranton Area Businesses Advertise Services and Rail Schedule

A collage of local ads lists Rubber tired cabs and carriages, attorneys, seeds, seedmen, music, print supplies, and clothing makers among other services. A New York Ontario and Western Railroad timetable is printed with daily and Sunday departures to Carbondale and dates for connections highlighted.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules for May 27 1900

Train notices list Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via multiple connections. Timetabled departures include 0.46 am 1.08 2.18 4.27 and 11.40 pm Sundays with express and local services to White Haven Bethlehem Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago. Pullman cars available between Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo Susquehanna Bridge. Contacts Collins Wilbur and E Charles Lee at Cortland Street New York and agent offices in Scranton and South Bethlehem for tickets.

Traina Scranton Philadelphia New York Blac White Haven Hasleton Potteville Bethlehem Faston Reading Harrisbn Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Buffalo Susvasion Bridge Collins Wilbur Cortland Street E Charles & Lee Gen. Pass Cort

Scranton to New York and connections timetable

A May timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven at 6 10 pm express 1 20 pm express 4 00 pm Sundays 2 75 pm and 2 15 pm Sundays. Other trains go to Baltimore Washington Tong Branch Ocean Grove and Heading via Allentown with various morning and afternoon departures. Through tickets to all points south and west at lowest station rates.

New York Liberty Street N. J South Ferry Scranton Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Pittston Wilkes-Narre Far Mountain Park Baltimore Washington Points Soul Ocean Grove Lebanon Hearrlaburg al Lentown Petlavidle Uckets All Paints Es Ourlieatsen I. P. Baldwin

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule 1900

Timetable notes trains from Scranton via Erie railroad to Howley and Jovalpolnia. Departures from Scranton at 7 05 and 2 25 p.m. Arrivals back in Scranton at 10 30 a.m. and 10 p.m. The Howley line connects with New York and intermediate pelots.

Howley Jovalpolnia Erie Railroad New York Newhook Scranton

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Jermyn Mayfield Delaware and Hudson Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Blakely David Spencer George Hague Union Cemetery Michael McMahon St. Patrick's Cemetery The Presbyterian Church Evan Reese Second Street Susquehanna Steet Baptist Church Ridge Cemetery John Walkingshaw Grace Tivans Edwardsville Otnain John FH Phelps Shanmaain Seapine Avenue Spruce Street Chautauqua Aidress Griniea Enutis Halibut Aeronaut Antarctic jMitnsis Cenerar Ivilst Lycom Mongaxine Oxaliv America Janet Reeves’ Company Eugenie Blair Miss Blair Cadillne Hotel Nail Stafford Hotel Queen's Hotel Toronto Misa Blair Gaiety al Reeves’ Company Chicago Cincinnati Calvin and Donohwe Hreltenastein Kuhoe Uimpire O' Day Cinolamath Hughes Donclan Newton Kahoe St. Louis K. W. EK Toute Pittaburg Criger Philippi O'Connor Kimaliv Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio P. J, Cheney & CO Hills People’s Exchange Lackawanna Avenue Four Moora Elevator Best Rea L. M Madison Avenue Dress J. W Williams Washington Avenue Adams Avenue Marine Corps United States Navy B. R. Russell N. W. Corner Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues N. W. Walker Connell G. W. Jenkins South Decker Frank Robling Polles Cloud Hotel Warren-Ehret Co Aleo Anp Phillips Henry Wy Va Gene al Clay Avenue Onder Radica Louise Shoemaker Adamo Nevaue Dressmak Eal Yan Delines Ru Nist Stummit Avenue Alli Ferdinand Street Call of Andros John Savage Atrent Pennsylvania O. K Tribune Ian Cherry Street Tribune Office Russell Cedar Avenue LEGAL Commonwealth General Assembly OF the Secretary OF the Commonwealth Banate House of Representatives General Assembly Heynontlin Hiv Artiele Geld Cithea W. W. Griest OND Gener Commonwealth of Pennlvania A. B. Briggs Cvas North Main Avenue Eicke Adams and Mulberry Certified Public Accountant Foward GC Spaulding P. A Tradera’ Bank Building Architects Edward 11. Davis Connell Building Frederick J. Brown Price Building Joseph Kelley Linden Lyman Scranton Private Hospital Wyoming and Mulberry H. F. Reynolds P. D ELK Cafe Franklin Zeigler Scranton House Nea Victor Moon J. W. Browning Loratdaw Roona S30 Moare Building D. B. Replogle Moara Building Woahington Avenue Sprice Street Frank FE. Boyle Apporney Burr Washington Yoni Jessup & Jessup Commonwealth Building Com James W Oakford Pyenue Epw and W. Thayer Menand Meare Building I. A. Watres Board of Trade Building Cr. Pitcliem Boat of Teale Building Scranton, Bu Patterson , Wilcox, Tiaders’ National Bank Building Comegys Republican A. W. Berthole Mears Bldg Physicians and Surgeons W. B. Allen Sur Nortil Washington Fair Util W. Lamotbeagn Wasilington Avenue Hesidence Mulberry the Lackawanna Couree Hey Thoms M Conn Pein Amd R. Pauley A. AL Leeds GR. Clark &Co Omen Washington Avenues Atone Telephone Joseph Kuetvel Lackawany Avenue Berevin Bauer Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Megargee Bros Phinters Avcout Serapto Ontario Western R.R Pate Swrane Arriva Mates Fondale Cailonia Trulia Ove Culesia Beranton ODA Reveres Pete Alderson Gen Vos Sorane Toi Sunbury Washinburg Pitts Pottsville Norristown Penaeleburg Harrishia Bun Kington Pitte- Baltimore Burg West Sundy Itimore Washington Pittsburg Hazleton Reading &E Bun Hauleton Wood Pare J. B. Hutchinson Delaware Lackawanna and Western Routh Ivave Scranton Stroadsburg Hoboken Mit Stroudsburg Teave Scranton Oswego Bura- Sure Utlea Montrose Nicholson Binghamton Buffalo AE Oswero Syracuse Utica Hom -Bloomsbirge Preleton Northimberland Northumne Plymouth South Teive Scranton North—Teive Scranton Bloomabiing Divinion Teave Beranton Fifect Armena Ake Lotore Wilkes. Barre A. Ie L. V. Trrr Pririres A.m Hennar Albany Points North Wonesdale Lake Lodore Arada J. W. Burdick N.Y Lehigh Valley Railroad Central Railroad of New Jersey Erie and Wyoming Valley Bilect Wilkes Barre Seranted Spruce M. Norton Bhutmer Nie Keller
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