Barn Fire in Carbondale Endangers Property
Early yesterday morning Charley McCaunn's Sand street barn burned to the ground. His son Patrick Mecann, in abbreviated attire, helped rescue a cow the only animal saved. A dog perished. Loss listed at 400 dollars. Fire deemed incendiary. Alarm from Oak avenue and Diamond street was faulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley McCaunn
Sand Street
Patrick Mecann
Oe 1
Oak Avenue
Dimont Street
Falac
Express wagon incident on Salem avenue headline hit
About 4 pm Saturday Patrick Walker driver of the Adama Express wagon had a scare on Salem avenue east of Main street when a rear wheel struck the pavement and the wagon box slammed down. The horse bolted and scattered a trunk and other express along the road but the Edwards Bros team steadied without major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walker
Adama
Salem Avenue
Main Street
Edwards Bros
Joint and Separate Council Sessions On Street Pavement Contract
This evening both councils meet in joint session to award the contract for extending North Church street pavement. The selectmen may face a lively scene as councilmen and the city engineer stand on the rareed edge and potential airing of troubles is expected.
City Briefs and Local Notices
Mattie Hughes Brown returns to New York after a month with parents in the city. An immense cortege bore Thoms White to St Rose Cemetery for burial yesterday. Muegh Pewderly returns from Albany. Elizabeth McLanchlin of Forest City improves at Dr Wheeler’s hospital. Democratic spellbinders spoke at the Academy of Music despite poor weather. RAL Relief travels Tuesday to Bradford for a Catholic Mutual meeting. W T Johnson now travels as engineer for Dickson Manufacturing. Coroner autopsy in the Herbert case found no new information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hughes Brown
New York
Thoms White
St. Rose Cemetery
Muegh Pewderly
Albany
Mlizabeth McLanchlin
Forest City
RAL
Bradford
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
W. T. Johnson
Dickson Manufacturing Cornipass
Herbert
Death of Mrs Barney Mulholland in Scott township
Mrs Barney Mulholland a longtime Scott township resident died Saturday after a two day pneumonia illness. Survived by husband and five sons and six daughters. Funeral likely tomorrow with interment in Calvary cemetery Manyfield. Also notes on Mine Workers convention results and local visiting residents and a new brick fan house by Delaware and Hudson company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Mulholland
Scott Township
Jermyn
Vienry Mulholland
Scranton
John
T Edward
Thomas
Martin
Dr. Taylor
Forest City
Ella
Nora
Rosanna
Susie
R. H. Kerwin
Carbondale
Calvary Cemetery
Manyfield
Job Hawkin
Herry Hockaday
Dundad
Tattle
Cora Tlaymin
Second Street
Thompson
Christopher Whitney
Delaware and Hudson Compiany
John Solomon
Main Street
Dunmore
Reverend A Donahoe Praises Cough Remedy
On December 1 1887 Reverend A Donahoe pastor at M B E church South Pt Pleasant West Virginia contracted a severe cold with violent coughing. After trying various home specifics he bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy which he reports acted like a charm and he recommends it to the public available at Matthew D Bros wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Donahoe
M. BE
Beheaded Game Chickens Stolen From Peckville Breeder
High Constable Frank Martin, a Ridge road breeder of game chickens valued at 40 dollars, reported nineteen full-blooded birds decapitated Saturday night by an unknown thief. The theft was discovered Sunday morning when the breeder went to feed the flock. Nearby, Mr. Ziba Tinklepaugh visits with his family as Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Broad and their son are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Ridge Road
Ziba Tinklepaugh
Ehrenfeld
W. J. Broad and Son
Local notes on illness and travel in Wells bridge area
Winfield leaves for Wells bridge in the morning. Miss Mabel Ketchum is ill with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. John Day visit relatives in Wayne county. Mr. William Page of Malin street remains very ill with typhoid fever. Mr. Abe Reynolds, employed in Foctoryville, spent Sunday in town. Mr. Ernest Weecott of Glenwood plans a few days in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Wellsbridge
Mabel Ketchum
John Day
Wayne County
William Page
Malin Street
Abe Reynolds
Foctoryville
Ernest Weecott
Glenwood
Republican mass meeting at Weber's rink Wednesday evening
A grand Republican mass meeting will be held at Weber's rink on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Speakers include Hon. Charles H. Brumm of Schuylkill County and John M. Harris, John J. Farr, with Taylor Silver Cornet band providing music. Citizens invited. Rev Colelough resigns Presbyterian post for Brooklyn, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber's Rink
Charles H. Brumm
Schuyhill County
John M. Harris
John J. Farr
Taylor Silver Cornet
J. HA. Colelough
Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
William Hughes
South Beranton
Tasnie Davis
Young People's Union of the
Welsh Baptist Church
Taylor Union
Harvey's Lake
Davis
Scranton
Young People’s Unions
Pennsylvania
John (. Richards
D. c. Edwards
Olwen Howells
Messrs. Watting
Miss Jones
Olyphant
Louisa Nicholas
Taylor Quartette
Blanche Williams
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Society
Budger's Hall
William Tell Rifle Club
Wilkes- Tarre
Wilkes-Barre
Pr. Brooks
Sons of Temperance
Daniel, Jones
South Scranton
W. H. Tidd
Florence Tidd
Stroudsburg
Choice Powell
Nanticoke
T. J. Powell
Main Street
Tallie Jones
Taylor Lodge
Odd Fellows
Gettysburg
Republican Rally and Local Events in Olyphant
A Republican rally at Father Mathew Opera House in Olyphant will feature Hon. Charles Brumm of Schuylkill County and Hon. John R. Parr among speakers with music. Also notes on a stereo-apticon show at Union Hotel, Hallowe'en social at Mahon’s hall, and re opening services at Jackson Street Baptist church. Several residents are listed with travel and health updates. Borough council meets tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mathew Opera House
Charles Brumm
Schuylkill County
John RR. Parr
Mary T. Nealon
Carbondale
Marie Grady
Mashfield
Town
Carpenter
Clark's Summit
Union Hotel
Lackawanna Street
Democratic rally in Jessup postponed a week
The Democratic rally at St James hall in Jessup has been postponed for one week. Mrs John Curran of Hyde Park returned home after visiting friends in town. The Mount Jessup Coal company is erecting a new trestle to convey Mousic mountain coal to the breaker. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Anna Brown to J J O Malley of Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Hall
John Curran
Hyde Park
Scchool Board
Mount Jessup Coal Company
Miss Dolphin
Dixon
Winton House
Thomas Curran
Michael Coleman
Beranton
Whip Closes National League Season in Tie Chase
Cincinnati and Louis enter the final day tied with Chicago for second place as Whip secures a crucial win. The outcome hinges on remaining results to determine the pennant race in a tight National League finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ly
Chicago
The Lyceum Weekends and Broadway Shows Featured
The Lyceum hosts Brockway comic first and Midsummer Night's Dream on Tuesday. Goodwin and Elliotte perform When We Were Twenty One on Wednesday. Saturday matinee Macbeth and King John at Academy of Music. Bowery After Dark ends the run. Steward and Emerson present New York Girl at Lyceum with Davy Crockett by Frank Mayo. Frank Cleaves as the frontiersman and Helen Roy with Eleanor Vanehoan win audience favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway
Bob Taylor
Goodwin
Maxine Elliote
Macbeth
Lyceum
Davy Crockett
Frank Mayo
Frank Cleaves
Helen Roy
Eleanor Vanehoan
Louis James and Kathryn Ridder Star in A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Wagenhall and Kemper present a 41 performer revival of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream starring Louis James and Kathryn Ridder. The production blends music and dance with a faithful fairy court and a vivid, dramatic narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Kathryn Ridder
Wagenhall
Kemper
Theseus
Stage Tale "When We Were Twenty" At Academy
N C Goodwin and Miss Maxine Eliotte star in a modern farce about four guardians and a ward, with Phyllis Erickson at center. The Bowery After Dark at the Academy opens Oct 18 with sensational scenes and an olio, scenery by Harley Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Academy
Sapurda
New York
Buleide Mall
Olio
Amons
Colla
Pliy
Lillian Hoffman
Harley Merry
Edison recounts cigar theft prank tale in office story
The Chicago Tribune recalls Thomas Edison obsessed with work to the point of misplacing cigars. A friend gave a hoax by labeling fake cigars with Hoffman House marks, later returning months later to reveal the prank and Edison’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editon
Chicago Tribune
Fifth Avenue
New York
Son Claum
Mr. Edison
California
Muddled Classifieds Include Horse Sale and Domestic Help
Fragmentary ad items show a horse sale for a gelding named Denny and a request for rooms, plus a general housework position in a small family. Other lines mention a colored man seeking any kind of work, with references, and misc contact notes.
Estate of Eunice Phinney admin notice and city paving order
Notice to creditors and debtors of the estate of Eunice Phinney of Boranton by Walter L. Matthews administrator. Also a Scranton street paving resolution on Seventh Street from West Lackawanna to Scranton Street with taxpayer notice and material choice deadline, plus amendments proposed and rejected to Pennsylvania constitution and election laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leena
Eunice Phinney
Boranton
Walter L. Matthews
Seventh Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Street
City of Scranton
Penna
Aaid Road
Chas, F. Wagner
WM. W. Griffiths
James Muir
M.T. Lavelle
Scranton
City Chirk
Commonwealth
General Assembly OF
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Senate
Askeimbly Amet
Sail
General Assembly
United States
Eald Geetlon
W. OW. Oriest
The
Commonwealth OF Penns
Vania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Swelion
W. W. Galest
Local Business Directory Fragments in Scranton Era
A fragmented page lists hotels, attorneys, doctors, merchants, and services in Scranton Pa. Items include Elk Ave and Franklin Ave hotels, Jessup and Jessup attorneys, Edward W Thayer attorney, and local merchants like Seedsm en and Wire Screens vendor Joseph Kuet tel. Bavers Orchestra and printers supplies appear among listings.
Edison Confesses He Smoked Them All Himself
A fragment from a historical piece features Edison claiming innocence with a casual remark about smoking a bundle tied with yellow ribbon. The quote presents a lighter, conversational moment in the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
An Economical View. Benham Debate Pew Rent Rise
A short exchange from the New York Journal notes a discussion about advancing pew rents. Benham suggests giving up pews so people can sleep at home, implying reduced church attendance or comfort amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benham
New York Journal
Sunday Trains From Carbondale to Northeast Points
Schedule lists train times to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany Honesdale Lake Lodore and other points. notices Laweat rates to all United States destinations. J W Burdick G P A Albany and W Cross D P A Scranton shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Wilked-Barre
Albany
Points
Honesdale
Lake Lodore
United States
Crads
J. W. Burdick
W. Cross
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable From Scranton
Train departures to Philadelphia New York and other points listed with times and via routes. Parlor and sleeping cars offered on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna Bridge. Official credits and ticket offices noted in Scranton and New York locations.
Timetable for Central Railroad of New Jersey May 20 1900
Train departures from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mahan Chunk White Haven Pittston Wilkes Barre Mountain Park Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg via Allentown Sunday services listed Through tickets to all points east south and west at lowest rates at the station Gen Supt J L Owstause n Gen Pass Agt H P Baldwin Gen Pass Agt
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Traiia
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
White Waven
Fazteton
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Warrleburne
Eroeny
Tunkhaenock
T Ae
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Eae Falla
Chicago
Lackawanna Avenue
Liberty Street
N. Or
South Ferry
Newark
Elizabeth
Allentown
Mare Chunk
White Taven
Sumdayva
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Baltimore
Washington
Pointe South
Weat
Long Branch
Ocean Gore
Lebanon
Yarrinburg
Pottsville
Pointa Eaat
Owstausen
Ll. P. Baldwin
Gen
Pass
New York, Ontario and Western Time Table Update
Sunday June timetable details list North Bound trains from Cadosia to Carbondale with 100 a m 11 20 a m and 1 05 p m arrivals and South Bound trains from Carbondale to Cadosia with early morning departures. Notes indicate Sunday only services and connections to Scranton with agents J C Anderson and Welsh providing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Lackawanna and
Western
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Hoboken
Kvitatelphia
York
Ead
Birondabing
Lowve Scranton
Buffalo
Utes Hi
Montrose
Nic
Bisaheeter
Avelve
Scranton Buffsle
Oswego
Syracuse
Utica
Nicholson
Bloomsburg
Petthumberland
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Northumberland
Rive
Og Ston
Cranton
Og Allen
Teave Scranton
Bloomsburg Divisi Sion
Ontario
B.R
Eave Sovane
Carnet
Ton.ale
Cadosia
Teninke
Vale
Fanee
Carbondale
Tanave
Beranton
Ane
Tondale
Adonia
Teave Cadossa
Visseee
Bos Acseege
Cadogan
Ticket Agenta
J.C. Anderson
Gon. Paws Agt
Train Schedule Update From Mirect September 17 1900
Local trains run between Towley and Erie with connecting service to New York and Newburgh. The timetable shows departure from Gera nton at 2.25 pm and arrivals at Svante at 10.80 am and 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlawley
Erie Paile
New York
Newburgh
Geranton
WQ Atom
Svante
Newspaper Stand Locations Listed for Scranton Area
The Wilkes Barre Record lists newsstands in Scranton including Brow at 44 Spruce and 603 Linden, Lackawanna Avenue, and 8 Bhuteer Street along with 1 Sprice Street, detailing distribution points for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Linden
Lackawanna Avenue
Bhuteer
Sprice Street
Keller Scalp Treatment Ad at 701 Quincy
An old classified notice advertises Mrs L Z Keller offering scalp treatment facial care and fish shampooing services at 701 Quincy. The text is fragmentary but presents a beauty service listing in period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Z. Keller
Quincy
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Lackawanna County
Jermyn and Mayfield
Chamberlain
Peckville
oTaniin
Clevalaus
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Taylor
AL St. Lania
Cincinnati
Batteriog Sidhe
Criger
Poite Usipire
Nslo
Lafayette
Lege Life
Pardee Hall
Tribune
Lafayette College
Maston
Johnson
Pardee
Mr. Johnson
Nazareth
Sophs
Maroon and White
Ursinus
Susquehanna
Princeton
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Primpeburg
Horan
Trout
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Ernst
Chalmers
Allen
Morrison
Platt
Launt
David Cure
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Haston
Swarthmore
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Lehleh Universality
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Lehigh University
Dickinson
Academy of Music
the Bowery After
Steward and
Emerson
N.C. Goowin
Maxine Eliote
Werthesdin
Phyllis
Bin
Toad
Hovkwlora
Hin
Miss Elliott
Aaser Clates
People’s Exchange
Sara
Denny
Kentucky
Mona
Oliver Urke
Tiequehanna House
L. M
General Delivery
Madison Avenue
St. Cloud Hotel
Lindon Atrent and
Buddwin
Teow Shioge
Dunmore Tron and Steel Ecompany
Piitsidte, Il
Ads Dria
William
Building
City
Marine Corps
United States Navy
Trussell
N. W
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Scratten
Louise Shoemaker
Adama Neonoue
Curry, Cor Connell Building
N. V. Walker
Np Connell Building
Man Cook
Wio
Goanily
Luckawanna Avenue
Orive
Eighth Street
S51
Rebecca Avenue
North Mehoopany
C. J. White
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
LEGAL
Market Street
North Main Avenue
Comnella
East Market Street
James Moir
M. T. Lavelle
B. Briggs
A. E. Briggs
Adams and Mulberry
Certified Public Accountant
Edward C
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Connell Building
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Joseph Kelley
C.F. Risenberger
Paull Building
J. O. Lyman
Scranton Private Hospital
Corner
Wyoming and Mulberry
Laubach
Pit. I. FP
Reynolds
P.O
the Elk
AVI
Franklin “Avenue
Hatel Reasonable
I Zeigler
Connie
Cto Koc
J. W. Browning
Meare Building
Replogle
WinhAap
Warren & Knapp
Attorne
Orneys
Jessup
Commonwealth Building
James W. Oakeford
Rooma
Ing
Edward W. Thayer
Ithe Moor
Mears
I. A. Watres
Attorneys At-Law
Board of Trade Building
Scranton, Pa
OC. Rk. Pitcher
Boaud of Trade Building
Beranton, Pa
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders* Bank
M National
Bertholp
Physicians and Surgeons
North
Wolvamore Aln
Washingtom Avenue
School OF the
Leeds
Fh. Clark
Seedsmen
Erymen
Washington Weenies
Emu Hote
North Male Avenue
Azure Telephone
Joseph Kuettel
Dillachawanna Avenue
Baver
Fur
B.J. Hawes
Wyoming
Hulbert
Farohovide
Wvoure
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
West
Hasleton
Pottaville
Norristown
Akere Det
Pittsrise
Reading, &c
Hazleton
Fitteburg
J. R. Wood
Gen. Pars
Hutchinson
Gene Mgr
Delaware and Hudson
Effert
Ix Howes
Tae Lodore
Wilkes
LV. R. R. Jecikle
Penns Angutvania
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Erie and
Wyoming Valley