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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1900

Page

7

Local Republicans form Carbondale chapter and plan rally

About 100 supporters organize in Carbondale to establish a permanent Republican club led by G B Van Gorder and W D Evans with a 2 cent initiation. Members will canvass the town, enroll more backers, and escort speakers to an opera house rally featuring Cleavee S. Kimball A Coleburn and Congressman Brumm.

G. B. van Gorder W. D. Evans D. Mussel Jones Delaware and Hudson Opera House Cleavee S. Kimball A. Ed. Coleburn Scranton Brumm Potteville Tins Carbondale

Constable Clbs Harried by Mob at Flinpaen Incident

Constable Neary and Cocaree Ciles arrived to back up Justice Donte Lynch as the wedding party attempted to arrest two men linked to a prior night robbery. A mob of about 140 Poles mobbed Stephen, who was beaten and left bloodied but escaped headlong over a wire fence and down the rail track with only partial clothes.

Flinpaen Weelock Donte Lynch Neary Cocaree Ciles Stephen Hader

Editor Behere Leaves Town After Sudden Departure

Editor Behere and a Maryland man named Hartwell recently bought the News. Behere resided in a Park Street house owned by Theophilus Tieres and spoke of household effects with Tieres, who looks for security for a small rent balance.

Behyve O'Elvek Hartwell Maryland The News Mr. Vehre Theophilus Tieres Park Street Tieveete

Mock trial at Congregational church officiated by Neary and Jones

A large crowd attended the mock trial at the Congregational church with Alderman Jones and Constable Neary officiating. The defendant Thurros faced Charles Patrick O'Conner, the complainant, over accusations tied to refusing the complainant articles of food.

Alderman Jones Constable Neary Thurros Charles Patrick O'Conner

Mayfield Council Secures Quorum and Acts on Switch

Jermyn and Mayfield news report the Mayfield borough finally achieving a quorum Monday evening and addressing issues with the traction company over a switch repair and coal ash unloading near the bridge. The school board awarded a coal hauling contract to O. Gl Avytes for 25 cents per ton with freight terms. The High School football team plans to face Archbald, and Miner’s association singles beat the marred men 2 1. Stanton and Mulherin left Buffalo after two weeks of work there.

Mayfield William Bimounds Charles Blythe Tiiside Coal and Tean Company van Furnish Horouwrh Bis Peel Tiffany Apecklees Jermyn Scranton Delaware and Hudson Archbald High School Archbald Miners Associaaion Goles

Reed heals with Balm After bad leg injury

Mr James Reed injured his leg bruised by a cake of ice and treated by doctors with oiniments and whisky baths before using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The remedy reportedly brought a near complete cure in a week saving his leg from amputation. Reed, a leading Clay Court House merchant, promotes Palm Balm sold by Matthews Bros as effective for sprains bruises and rheumatism.

James Reed Chamberlain Reed Clay Court House W. Va Matthew Bros

Funeral Attended by Numerous Relatives at Mrs Stevens's Wake

In Moscow the funeral for Mrs. Sarah Stevens drew a large crowd including out of town relatives Mr and Mrs Wel land Peck Scranton Miss Nellie Peck Peckville Mr Harry Yeager Newark NJ Mrs Lucy Van Gorder and Mr and Mrs Charles Van Gorder. The sixth annual English family reunion at Peckville was held last Wednesday with attendees Mr Garfield Brown son of G S Brown and Miss Maud DePew among others.

Sarah Stevens Welland Peck Scranton Nellie Peck Peckville Harry Yeager Newark N. J Lucy van Gorder Charles van Gorder Garfield Brown G. 8. Brown Maud DePew

Local Society Notes Dated Marital News and Visits

The article lists several social items including a wedding between a daughter of Mr Lance De Pew at Him Park parsonage and the couple planning a Bangor visit to see Mr Brown's brother. It mentions Rev G H Prentice visiting Mt Upton and Miss Bertha Brewer of Scranton visiting friends locally. William Riesecker moves to Seranton with his family. Mr and Mrs Payne of Scranton visit Dr and Mrs Wilcox. Mr Charles Cameron and Miss Lottie Hanson of Long Island return home after visits.

Lance de Pew Him Park Bangor Mr. Brown G. H. Prentice Mt. Upton Bertha Brewer Scranton William Riesecker Seranton Mra Payne Wil Charles Cameron Lottie Hanson Long Island

Peckville Hunters Plan Maine Trip and Local Meetings

A Peckville hunting party including W. Blees G. M. Pierce and W. J. Hroad with G. M. Patterson of Carbondale aims for a Maine deer hunt for several weeks. Local events include a Republican mass meeting at Wilson Fire hall on Saturday October 2.

Messrs Blees G. M. Pierce W. J. Hroad G. M. Patterson Carbondale Maine J. F. Tompson Pittston Colorado Wilson Fire Company Nina Pearl Brundage Frank Brundage Fleetville Sadie William Page Main Street Gardner Scranton William Allen Robert Hurley M. M. Hughes Starrucca Wayne County Richard Bradley Uniondale Peckville

Olyphant Borough Holds Adjourned Light and Sewer Session

An adjourned council meeting in Olyphant had seven members for quorum. The August light fund totaled $439.45 receipts and $408.51 expenses. the report was approved. Light department actions were referred to the committee. Viewers reported sewer extension impacts. Willow street property assessed at 6,000 and extension total $4,409. The Sewer and Drainage company protested, claiming $15,000 impact. Attendance included attorney P. O’Malley and local residents noted for illness and travel.

Counsell Brown Willow Street Aie Willow Jones I. ON Kennedy Walter Hill Frank A. Williams Conceil Rooms Oly Phant Sewer and Drainage Company DP. O'Malley Bo. Lynch William Jenkins Hyde Park W. E. Davis

Republicans Rally Tonight in Weber's Rink

In Taylor borough Republicans gather tonight at 8 with speakers Hon Charles Braumm from Schuylkill county John M Harris Esq and John mR Warr. Parade music by the Taylor Silver Carnet band will escort candidates from the depot to the hall.

Weber Charles TH. Braumm Schuylkill County John M. Harris John Mr. Warr Taylor Silver Carnet Band James Barley Main Street Barley George Cordon Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Henry Schultheis Renard & Son Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association Weber's Rink Judson Smith Green Ridge Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythias Thomas Howells William Daniels South Taylor Jermyn Thomas Cayey Scranton

Minooka Tribe RS Red Men Meet This Evening

The Minooka Tribe No. 247 Improved Order of Red Men will meet in their room this evening. Mrs. William Harrie will leave this week for her native land Wales.

William Harrie Wales

Local News Briefs From Town Streets And Relatives

George son of Mine Foreman and Mrs O Hara dies of rheumatism at his Upper Main Street home Mrs Mare dean of Carmall street visiting relatives in Providence John Friend of Lincoln street returns home after visiting in Green Tide Ladies Aid of Primitive Methodist Church meets this afternoon at 20 o clock at the home of Mrs M J Lloyd Main street Mrs Davies at her Mills street home Join Davier of Wilkes Barre visiting relatives in town

George O'Hara Upper Main Street Mare@dean Carmall Street Providence John Friend Lincoln Street Hue Green Tide Allelely Primitive Methodist Church M. J. Lioyrd Main Street Davies

Lyceum and Academy of Music Seas of Theatrical Offerings

Scranton theatergoers enjoyed a varied bill with Goodwin and Maxine Elliott in When We Were Twenty One at the Lyceum and a revival of Macbeth and King John starring Modjeska at the Academy of Music. The season showcased elaborate settings, strong casts, and returns to New York stages, with expectations for further touring and London engagements.

N.C. Qondwitt Maxine Elliott Eamon Estrond Goodwins Sciniv New York City Heinleof Goodwin Mise Elliott Sean London Ledat Modjeska Lady Constance Shakespeare Acti Mare Stuart Katherine Arron Aolliver Constance Prince Arthur Wagenhale & Kemper Company Melani King John Melech Mixa Odelle Tyler Prince Arihi Tyler Wigenluly & Kemper Mies Hassett Money Vandenham Wied James

Help Wanted and Real Estate Ads From Scranton Ledger

The page lists classifieds from The People exchange including houses to rent and properties for sale or exchange. It also advertises situations wanted by a cook, a lady assistant and a respectable woman for child care, with local addresses and contact names in Scranton.

Benet Wir

Incorporation Notices for Mayfield and Wyoming Fire and Light

Public notices announce applications to form the Russian Fire Company of Mayfield and the Marfield Electric Light, Steam and Power Company, naming organizers, purposes, and legal proceedings. Also listed is a dissolution petition for Wyoming Land Company and a city bidding and paving schedule for Scranton roads and Market Street, with dates, officials, and conditions.

Pennsylvaniia TH. M. Boies D. Boies Marfield Electric Light Steat and Power Company Amd Mayfield County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania Garey Wyoming Land Company Tan Court of Common Pleas Luzerne County Notlee le Herthye Wyoming Lami Company WNI Yin Chat Lave Shaw Thomas Hiatherton Pettioner

Bowery After Dark at the Academy This Week

The Bowery After Dark melodrama debuts at the Academy Thursday through Saturday October 18 20 with Friday and Saturday matinees. Lillian Moffinan stars in a sensational production with Marley Merry scenery and a large cast. Chandler and Robinsons Kings and Queens Hurlesquers also join the bill at the Gallery for the last three days of the week.

Bowery Academy Marley Merry Palnner Lillian Moffinan Chandler and Hobinson

Satirical Dinner Scene in an Exhibits Eatery

A flawed OCR passage shows Vikitor in Maris at a high priced exhibition restaurant table. He muses on fare and prices while arguing about a bill with a waiter who cites “rules” and potential extra charges. The fragment suggests a comic miscommunication in a crowded setting.

Vikitor Maris Huighiy

Fragmentary Brooklyn Legal Notice Mentions Parties

Incomplete OCR fragment references a Brooklyn area matter with names Paladute preterrene Kijson Porrell Leaver and OConnor connected to an empire sharet case. Details are unclear due to poor text quality and missing context.

Witiwburg Brooklyn Bat Kijson al Porrell Leaver and O'Conner Cmpire

Scranton Train Timetables Against Bloomfield Division

Train schedule fragments show departures from Scranton at 1.10 and 10.06 a m and 4.70 p m with connections to Bloomfield division trains at 6.40 and 6.50 p m. Additional times listed include 3.00 and 16.65 a and p m for other routes with destinations northern leaves.

Soiuth Scranton Nortl VLG Po Bloomehire

Trains to Carbondale and Norhtern Points Schedule

In effect June 18 1900 trains for Carbondale leave Scranton at 6 20 am and various later times. Service to Honea date Lake Lodore Wilkes Barre Albany and Pennsylvania routes listed with multiple daily departures and lowest rates to all US and Canada points. Officials Bordick G P A Albany and Cross D P A Scranton announce timetable.

Scranton Honeadate Lake Lodere Wilken-Birte Albany Honesdale Lake Lodore United States Canada Bordick CROSS

Lehigh Valley trains schedule details Scranton to New York May 27 2000

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces service times from Scranton Wilkes Barree and New York via 1D R Tt and DL & HOR lines. Express departures include 6 45 pm and 12 08 pm with Black Diamond Express services to White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and beyond. Sunday timings listed for connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago with Pullman cars on key routes. Reservation contacts given for ticketing from Scranton and New York offices.

New York Toot of Liberty Atraet South Per Ruthrette Scranton Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Maneh Chink White Haven Pittston Mrsa Mountain Park Siulava Baltimore Washington Peinia South Ail Worst Hethleten Long Branch Qeran Grove Redding Lebanon Marrisburg Vie Attsville White Hiven Hazleton Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago H.W. RR Pullman Lehigh Valley Terror Wilken-Barre Suapenkia Bridge Sollin Wilkgr Cortland Atreet Charles Lee Gen Pass Cortland South Beth

Unclear OCR Snippet From Local Page

Fragmentary text mentions places like Evie, Wyoming Valley, Niue Table, Efleet, Sept VT, and polio. includes scattered names and faint references to locations and events with no clear story or coherent details to summarize.

Evie Wyoming Valley Niue Efleet Lau Yroies Thewlow Polio Joe Et Miowlek Nile Ooilvewil New York Nowhitel Ad Iitormwidlate Polita Lave Syren Avive Af Sunfon

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