Carbondale Constable Apprehends Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
In Lackawanna County Carbondale a constable arrested Samuel Dilott after Edward Herbert, stabbed earlier, identified him. Herbert, hospitalized in serious condition, named Dilott during lucid periods before near death. A knife found in Dilott's room matches the wound pattern, doctors say Herbert's condition remains tenuous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neary
Samuel Dilott
Delaware and Hudson
Edeward Herbert
Herbert
Fierbert
Ellott
Tilott
Baptist Young People's Union elected at annual meeting
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor proposed name change to Baptist Young People's Union and won approval. Officers elected include President Fred Trauenstein, Vice President Freeman A Tallman, Recording Secretary Alice Smith, Corresponding Secretary Chauncey Bunter, Treasurer Albert Methbrook, Pianist Ora Loomis, with Philip F Boetzong of Waverly present delivering an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Baptist Young People’s Union
Fred Trauenstein
Freeman A. Tallman
Alice Smith
Chauncey Bunter
Albert Methbrook
Ora Loomis
Tey
Philip F. Boetzong
Waverly
Surveyors Lay Track For Coal From South Sile To Coalbrook
Delaware and Hudson surveyors run lines for a track to convey coal from the South Sile lines to the Coalbrook breaker where it will be prepared for market. The project aims to relieve congestion on the main road between the breaker and the Lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Sile
Coalbrook Breaker
Local notices and personal items from Union Dale area
Teller J. F. of the Miners and Mechanics bank is visiting relatives in Union Dale for a few days. Behre of the News hosts partner P. W. Hartwell from Davidsonville. Miss Emmi Conlon is critically ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Daniel Nelson suffers from typhoid fever. Mrs. Mary Crane and Washington guests visit Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilcox left yesterday for Pittsburg to reside. his home on Canaan Street was destroyed by fire. his son-in-law Richard Friend now in Pittsburg. Ladies Aid of the Baptist church plans a second annual erysanthemum exhibition and sale, date to be announced. Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin of Forest City operated on yesterday and is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller J. F
Raynor
Miners’ and Mechanics’ Sayings Bank
Uniondale
Behre
P. W. Hartwell
Davidsonville
Emmi Conlon
Tuookiyr Street
Daniel Nelson
Mary Crane
Miss Crane
Washington
Clifford
Levi Wilcox
Pittsburg
Wilcox
Canaan Street
Richard Friend
Manyfield
Hendrick
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Eligabeth McLaughlin
Orest City
Dr. Wheeler
Hosqital
Miss Nellit Conboy Dies After Long Illness
Nellit Conboy, 25, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vatrick Conboy, died at home yesterday following a long illness traced to a cold contracted last winter. She had worked at Gage and Clements' store and was well known in Scranton and here. Funeral plans not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellit Conboy
Vatrick Conboy
Gage & Clements
Scranton
Reed's leg healed after Pain Balm use
James Reed of Clay Court House W Va suffered a severe leg bruise from slipping on ice. After weeks of pain and failed remedies including whisky baths he found relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm, which he credits with near full recovery and avoiding amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Chamberlain
Reed Ie
Clay Court House
W. Va
Matthew Bros
School board meeting approves tax exemption purge and bills
Wednesday evening the school board met with most members present. They voided a former resolution granting the tax collector power to pronounce widows whose property exceeded 150 in valuation. Those seeking tax exemption must file applications. A large slate of bills was approved including William Hayes Barrett Langan Sally Brow Christopher Sollera Conpany Warner School Book company D Appleton American Hook company Butler Sheldon Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Walsh
Kelly
William Hayes
S. ML
S. ML. J. Barrett, Fnel, $15 ° Pdf; Langan, $4.50; Sally Brow
Christopher Sollera Conpany
Warner &School Book Company
D. Appleton & Co
American Hook Company
Butler, Sheldon & Co
School fuel contract awarded to lone bidder
The contract for supplying fuel to the various schools was awarded to John Lempry, he being the only bidder. In his monthly report Professor Cummings showed that the total enrollment for September was 45 with average attendance of 4. a rise from last year. Mrs Bow Simpson and Javehter Mise EHison Simpson attended the Simpson-Mootehaon wedding in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Bros
M. D. Brown & Co
PL. Peeney
Henry Bonn
Olyphant Gagette
J. H W. Smith
Olyphant Water Company
William Rogan
George TF. Holloran
John Lemprey
Cummings
Tle
Bow. Simpson
Javehter
Mise Ehison Simpson
Nickely
Scranton
Margaret Carbine
Fine
New York
Joseph Gutton
Waele This
South Dakota
Mro
William Mason
West Side
Mand
D. A. Bikine
Runaway horse incident and community notices in Taylor
A horse driven by Frank Powell near North Taylor toppled a street car embankment causing minor damage as Powell wrestled to control the spirited animal. The town hosts a Baptist Young People's Union banner event at Tarvey's Lake and reports on local police, lodge officers, and upcoming matches, trials, and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Taylor
Frank Powell
Main Street
Delaware, Laeckwinnit and
Weatorn
Powell
de. Olmstead’s
Baptist Young People's Union
Weleh Taptlist Church
Tusylor Wien
Tarvey’s Lake
Leekawii Lodge
Neo 13
American Protestant Association
Jeseph Howells
William J. Richards
Samuel Evans
Thomas RR
Jones
Hotel Ridgeway
William Powell
David Evan
Gomer Jones
Bell
Tallie Griffiths
Jon
Terim
Washington
Patriotic Order of America
Mens Hall
Evans
Myrtle Park
Yuestenby
John Steele
Storrs Street
Davie
Perkville
OM. Pellhees
Peekville
Negal
Knights of Matta
John R. Prince
Sarah
Wales
Mosers
George Ritter
John Frailey
Bloonsburg
Ligale Hodges
Moses Taylor Hospital
Lee
Wilkes- Darve
Thomas Evans
Pittston
Injuries From Mill Accident Reported in Jermyn and Mayfield
Will Snyder, a Freas grist mill teamster, suffered severe hand and arm injuries yesterday when a bag of bran damaged his hand and a cog wheel severed a finger. He received medical care from Drs. S. D. Davis and M. J. Shields and was returned home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Snyder
Freas
S. D. Davis
M. J. Shields
Joseph Day
Carbondale
Mary A. Thoms
White Mills
Wayne County
Minnie Harris
Main Street
John Melaughlin
Forest Cito
Fred Soby
Second Street
Ann Mellow
Third Street
William
Carbon
Dalton J W Dershimer Opens Borough Waterways
Dalton J W Dershimer is having pipes laid for the conducting of borough water into his residence. Rev A W Cooper pastor of the Methodist church was summoned to Miles on Tuesday due to his father's death. Dr Miles and family plan to move Saturday to Washington DB where they will reside, Charles W Purdy named tax collector in All the unexplored teym of Mr Terwilliger, who rvalenen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dershimer
A. W. Cooper
Methodist Church
Miles
Lyceum and Galety Theatre Run Strong Shows in Scranton
The Lyceum presented David Crockett on Saturday while AL Reeves and Webi Durlerne touring company played the Gallery with Dainty Pare and A Lady of Quality. Critics praised Miss Muir in the lead and AL Reeves wit and company drew strong crowds with piano impressions, popular songs, cantatas, tapping dance, and a final burlesque by Wiley Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hodgson Furnet
Lyceum
Mies Rogenia Muir
Coren Ae St. Dolin
AL Reeves
Webi Durlerne
Lowes
AL Reeve
Thamilton
Milo
Donnet
Wiley Hamilton
Galery
Popular Clearing House Ads for Rentals Sales and Help
Classifieds describe a popular clearing house offering property rentals sales exchanges and help wanted listings. Small advertisements cost one cent per word six insertions for five cents per word with exceptions for situations wanted which are inserted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Peckville notices mark farewell to Hickeys moving to Wyoming
Mount Jessup Coal company workers and Progressive Machre club members host Mr and Mrs D W Hickey for a home gathering before their departure to Aladdin Wyoming where Hickey becomes superintendent of Kemmer’s coal works. Attendees travel from Marshwood Scranton Kingston and Moscow. Local figures report health and home updates as Peckville events continue with a temperance union program planned at the Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jessup Coal Company
Progressive Machre Club
D. W. Hickey
Hickey
Aladdin
Wyoming
Kemmeer
Peckville
Charles P. Ford
Helen Ford
Myrtis Peck
George Holleran
Jerry Scholes
Marshwood
Kittie Gibbons
Scranton
Grover
Kingston
Sarah Stephens
W. W. Peck
J. D. Peck
Main Street
Moscow
Mauch Chunk
Tlenry Purdy
North Main Street
William Page
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carrie A. Kenyon
Oriana Williams
United Choirs
W. W. Watkins
Florence Robertson
Southworth
Davy Crockett at Lyon Theater This Saturday
Davy Crockett will be seen here with a full stage production and scenery. Eleanor Vanglia will star in Lookinwar and the show features a log cabin scene with wolves and snow. Big Dan and the hunters will help carry the plot as Davy Crockett plays Saturday afternoon and evening at the Lyon theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett
Davy
Eleaner Vanglia
Haby Crockett
Big Dan
Lyon
Recruiting Ad Seeks Able-Bodied Men for Navy Service
United States Navy marshal recruits sought for service on warships worldwide and land assignments in the Philippines. Lieutenant Colonel B. R. Russell advocates at the Wassanise location on Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
United States Navy
Philippines
B. R. Russell
Lackawanta and
Wyoming Avenues
Wassanise
Mendelssohn and Shakespeare at Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre opens Monday with Mendelssohn inspired music for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Louis James and Kathryn Kidder lead a strong cast in what promises to be a premier Shakespeare revival with lavish stage pictures and witty Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn
New York Girl Come Paws at Long’s Gaiety Next Week
Moward and Emerson bring the New York Girl Come Paws burlesque to Manager Long’s Gaiety for the first three days of next week. The act features Howard and Finersa directing the tour with top vaudeville talent, including Livingston acrobats and a long list of named performers. Joseph B. Howard directs the electric live scenes and will supervise the production to ensure one hundred percent precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moward& Emerson
New York
Long
Howard
Williams and Adwins
Docephine Whiever
Kelly and
Davin
Kitty Nelson
Fisher and Clark
Lilly Tudor
Annie Davis
Bessie Martell
Dele Kessner
Dora Parker
Avon Westerfeld
Tillie Molitor
Charlotte Spero
Debbie Chirk
Marguerite May
Ida Criffon
Bessie Condon
Annie Donis
Theeletto
Joseph B. Howard
Wage
Not Crowding Pupils Says Teacher With Motto
A teacher known for a motto Do not crowd the pupils acts to place student welfare first. The remark emphasizes avoiding overcrowding and ensuring individual attention in class.
Scranton Advertising Directory Highlights Local Firms
Frederick L Brown architect at 126 Washington Ave Scranton offers rubber tub cars and carriages and prompt service by phone 2072 and 643. Victor Koch proprietor operates a school of the Lackawanna in Scranton near D and K W passenger depot with courses in college prep and business. Page lists Baum’s orchestra and printers supplies, Wyomyn seed store, and more local businesses with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kelley
Linden
Reporter’s Puzzling Quest for Pekin News Stumbles
A Chicago News account recalls a New Washington reporter seeking Chinese legation information in Washington. After a morning of evasive replies from a Chan protagonist styled as a secretary, the man quits, and the punch line reveals the mystery man runs a local laundry.
National League game notes with mixed team scorers
Scattered play by play lines describe Chicago and Philadelphia battery pairings, with Garvin Donohue Waddell and Dimmer in one lineup and Hattori Sullivan in another. Batters include Brophy and Bowerman. Identified lines reference losses by 2 to 4 scores, but text remains garbled and partial.
Local Foot Ball Team Names for Olive Stewer Stars
No. 2 varsity squad named by Coach as Thebo to play Olive Stewer Stars at home. Listed starters include Mack, Benson, Jett at halfback D Campbell at fullback G Richards at quarterback W Behings at center J Bovine at right tackle HM Clark left tackle G Kilwar right guard W Allen left guard W Canfield right end Duffy left end Roberts captain G Richards manager IL Bepson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thebo
Olive Stewer Stars
Holt Mack
Benson
Jett
D. Campbell
G. Richards
W. Behings
J. Bovine
Clark
G. Kilwar
W. Allen
W. Canfield
Duffy
Roberts
IL. Bepson
Don't Crowd the Pupils The Teacher's Important Duty
Analyzed as a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune piece on individual learning needs. Emphasizes that effective teaching matches each pupil's tastes and capacity, with parental support and well qualified teachers transforming the school into a place of attraction for the young.
Lord Roberts Revered For Untainted Military Record
The Chicago Times-Hovalis portrays Lord Roberts as never defeated and deeply loved by his troops. It recounts his early service in India, rise to quartermaster general, and key commands in Afghanistan and South Africa, noting his role in relief efforts and honors from parliament and the Indian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Peshawar
India
South Africa
Afghanistan
All India
Britain
Wellington
Sir Abraham Roberts
Erin
Nuram
Kandahar
Lucknow
Cawnpore
Gwalior
Bobs
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide
An 19th century advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed millions of children for over fifty years. It promises relief for wind colic and general pain, marketed as a universal remedy with sales worldwide and a price of twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driggisis
Stenelle
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Scranton to Major Points
Lehigh Valley Railroad trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia New York and other points via D R and 1.63 7.48 pm. Also service to Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Reading Towanda Ithaca Geneva Rochester and western routes with various departure times and Pullman parlor and sleeping cars noted. Tickets and reservations via Scranton Lackawanna Avenue and Cortland Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
D. R
Binet Pisaona
Bethlehem
Faston
Reading
Marrishy
Black Diamond
D. & Ilgs
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Dow. & We. OR
Rochester
Botal
Niagara
Pullman
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Buffalo
Sueenston Bridge
Jollin
Cortland Street
Ee Pass
Cortland Treet
A. W. Nonnemactier
Booth Bethlehem
Lackawanna Avenue
Rail timetable detail for early 1900 New York routes
May 29 1900 timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven at 4 50 pm and 1 20 pm express with additional 4 00 pm departures. Also connections to Sunbury Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Port Townsend Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove and more with through tickets available at the station. Engraved by J W Ohlhausen and H P Baldwin displaying conductors and agents titles.
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New York
Liberty Street
N. R
South Ferry
Scranton
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Easton
Bethleh
Allentown
Mauch Chunk
White Haven
Sunehart Fletton
Wilkes-Barre
Parkston
Far Mountain Park
Baltimore
Washington
Bethlehem
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Arrisburg
Pottaville
All Pointe East
J. VW. Ohlhausen
H. PB
Baldwin
Pass
New York to Ontario Time Table June Trains Schedule
North bound and south bound train times listed for New York Ontario and Carbondale with stations at Soran, Carbon, Cadonia, Scranton, and Scranton connections. Sunday service shows altered schedules with specific departure and arrival times for both directions. Barfather information advised at ticket counters. Anderson and Wees listed as general agents.
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Ave Soran
Carbon
Tondale
Cadonia
Carbondale
Carlosta
Roranton
SiNa
Horan Corbon
Cadoaia
Cos
Cadosia
Scranton
Trin So
Nts
Mein Line
NS Wke
Barfather
Anderson
Gen. Mast
Agt
New York
WEES
Serans Tulle
Training schedule update for Scranton and nearby ports
Fragmented OCR notes mention training at Scranton at 2000 meters and a plan involving Erie, Wyoming Valley, and New York routes. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but reference to trawler operations and intermediate ports appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howler
New Yor
Newburgh
Beranton
Scranton
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Agmcazaabede
Gale
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Stress
Taylor News
California
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Willant von Storch
Jermyn and Mayfield
Dalton
James
Alterhoin and Nieht
David Crockett
Academy of Music, All
Daniel Rbean and Company
AL Reeves’ Company
al, Reeves
People’s Exchange
Best
PSA
Rass Bea
Dessy
Kentucky
Oller Hhurke
Suequelann Howe
S. Main Street
Piiteion
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Hanton
Weinity
Swift
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Tang
Amy Jadka' Waints
Louise Shhowmaker
Wig Adama Novine
Curt
Connell Walling
N. V. Walker
Connell
Jookkeeping
Watita Groadtan
Ation
Positon
Tribune
Eighth Street
Emall
Rebecca Avenue
Cam
Addrexa Hox
North Mehoopany
Cy J. White
Lacka
Tribune of
Addreay Mary Dunes
Tribune Omice
Lathrop
Washington Avenue
Scruton
L. M
Madison Avenue
Williama Building
City
Seventh Street
Lackawannwa Avenue
City Council
City of Scranton
Penna
Wat. Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Street
Boranton
Gald Road
Atreet
Mamed
Select Council
Chas. F. Wagner
Common Council
WM. W. Griffiths
James Moir
Mt. Lavelle
New York Girl Company
A. B. Briggs
A. I. Briggs
North Main Avenue
Bicke'’s
Adame and Mulberry
Certified Public Accountant
Edward Spaulding
Traders’ Bank
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Connell Building
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
I. E. Eisenberger
Pault Building
Spruce Street
I. C. Lyman
Scranton Private Hospital
Comer Wyoming and Mulberry
C. Laubach
Dr. IL. F. Reynolds
the Elk
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Franklin Avenue
Hatel
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
J. W. Browning
Mears Building
D. B. Replogle
Washington Avenues
Jessup & Jessup
Counsellers At-Law
Commonwealth Building
Aldleys
James W
Oakford
Hooma
Edward W. Thayer
I. A. Watres
Board of Trade Building
GR Micher
Attorney-Atlaw
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Patterson & Wilcox
Traders' National Bank
East National
AW. Berthole
Meme Big
Physicians and Surgeons
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Es Allen
North Washlington
Bn, & WW
Amowe Alex
Washington Avene
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Chriss
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Lackawanna
Sctanton Po
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Leeds
G. St Orark & OO
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Awansa Avenue
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Minnietiier al Wis Siroota
Bauer
Mfgargher Bros
Cps Paper Lage
Iwike
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Washington, D. C
Pekin
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National League
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Waddell
Dimmer
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Wow
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Sillivan
Douglass
Vinipiro
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AL Brophy
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Hatteries
Dlawhey
Bowerman
Donovan
The
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England
Chicago Times
Mrs. Winslow
Sunbury
Harrisburg
West
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Pottsville
Norristown
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Philadelphiaaltimore
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Potteville
Reading, &c
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central Railroad of
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Wyoming Valley
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Relstan
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M. Norten
Ree
Alie Avenue
Sluteer
Ajiae Aledet
MHS
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