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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

13

Destruction of Buffalo Breaker and Coal Shut at Thichmondale

In Carbondale area residents watch the Buffalo breaker torn down and shipped to Shamokin. The Buffalo colliery, once run by the Rusee J. Coal company, closed after extensive underground faults left no coal. Wrecker equipment and lumber are loaded for shipment while TP. M. Lynch of Bimpsen buys remaining coal shares and disposes of them.

Thichmondale Wandling Buffalo Shamokin Rusee] J. Coal Company Scranton Capital Data TP. M. Lynch Bimpsen

Superintendent Robert Carter Injured in Mining Accident

Superintendent Robert Carter of the Delaware and Judson coal department was seriously injured when he fell from a trestling near the Coribrook breaker. He sustained a fractured thigh, head injuries, and was unconscious after tumbling from about twenty five feet. Dr. Raley tended to him at the scene.

Robert Carter Delaware and Judson New Coribrook Raley

Fr Jones Returns to Carbondale as Leader of Scranton Daily

Fr Jones, former advertising salesman for the Scranton Republican, has moved back to Carbondale and resumed his former position on the Leader. He retains ties to the Pioneer City and is welcomed by friends in business and social circles.

A. FR. Jones Scranton Republican Carbondale Pioneer City

Gas Seep At Silk Mill Promises Fuel Possibility

A water bore at the silk mill has released a substantial flow of natural gas. Officials say the quantity is not yet sufficient for use but hope to extract enough for fuel and heat for the mill.

Local Residents and Legal Update From Nineveh to Pittsburg

Mr A Ti Jones and Mrs Jones reside at 73 Wayne Street with T A Baesett in the Metropolis. Mrs Lawsley visits Nineveh Minnesota. W A Swinsle remains homebound due to illness. T J Maxcy of Pittsburg visits friends in the city. Norman Tuttle, accused of murder, is discharged by Alderman Lowery. police note the arrest stemmed from a spurious report.

Closing Night of the I C O T P Festival at Weber's rink

The Odd Fellows fair ends tonight with an exhibition drill by Canton Scranton Patriarchs Militant. Burgess J E Watkins won the door prize a pair of blankets. Borough school board appoints night school teachers for November 6 at three buildings. Grand concert and social planned for the Catholic parish in Weber's rink with an afterglow program.

Odd Fellows Weber Canton Scranton Burgess J. E. Watkins Borough School Board James F. Fuley Edith Watkins Gertrude Morris North Main Street Hattie Mackenzie Mattie Powell Schoni Booth Taylor Samuel J. Philins Weber's Rink Golo Iss Arigoni Bea

The Lyceum stage shines in Phroso starring Odette Tyler

Scranton audiences praised the Lyceum production of Phroso with an all star cast led by Odette Tyler as the title role. Robert D. McTean and J H Benrimo gave standout performances as Wheatley and Mouraki Pasha with strong support from Franklin Roberta Morgan Coman Ogden Wright and Maud Hasford. The show closed with multiple encores and the Bennett Moulton company also featured at the Academy of Music presenting The Senator's Wife and The Girl of the Mines.

Phroso Lyceum Scranton Charlce Frohman Phrowo Ater Odette Tyler M Anich Mouraki Pasha J. H. Benrimo Empire Stock Company Franklin Roberta Constantine Morgan Coman Oe Denny Bennett and Moulton Company Academy of Music

Jermyn and Mayfield Contributions and Local News

Community records show donations toward a silk mill site totaling 1400 dollars. Local events include a Daughters of St George anniversary, a ring contest won by Miss Serete, and a son born to Mr and Mrs George Duns. Mine Inspector Roderick investigated a Delaware and Hudson accident. Rev Thomas Cook to preach at Primitive Methodist Church.

A. F. Gebhardt Davis Ww. Cook M. J. Sbiella J. J. Place Wm. O. Hill Alf. AL Battenberg F. Cain & Bon Graves Saray Thomas St. Rose Academy Carbondale Roderick Scranton Delaware and Hudson Crystal Tire Company Graves Ros Thomas Cook Primitive Methodist Church J. D. Stowker H. D. Carey Wm. Walker Citigens George Myers Hs Glebe Serenton Marie McLaughlin Mayfield Haw Ueconead Mangan's Mattston

Dicksons Return From Trip and Local Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs James P Dickson return today from a trip to Norte town New Jersey. Rev Dr John Parker preached his Diet sermon to a good audience at the Methodist church two weeks into his stay, drawing many friends who regret his departure. Miss Carr of Factoryville visits Miss Anna Worden while Miss Candace Smith stays in Scranton for a week. Mr and Mrs Godahall of Waverly were guests of Rev and Mrs Cork yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Swartz of Clarks Summit were in town Wednesday. Janet Dickson visits friends in Boston New York and Philadelphia. Mrs Delbert Knight spent the day in town yesterday.

Presbyterian Church Nev. KL. KR. Foster John Davis Weat Scranton Jermyn Greenwood Goal Mary M. Kenney Old Forgeborough Daughters of Pocahontas Easton Tvor Thomas Welch Congregational Church Kate Sheppard Wilkes- Barre Liegee Jones Storrs Street Frances Gendall David Price Bert Clark's Summit James P. Dickson Tri Nortetown N. J John Parker Methodist Church Miss Carr Factoryville Anna Worden Candace Smith Scranton Nev Godahall Waverly

Child injured in Grassy mine accident at dawn

David John Morgan, one year old of Me and Mire James Morgan of Fern HM, was hurt when a large prop collapsed at Grassy mine on Thursday morning. He and his father were nearby. the boy was taken home for medical care. Nearby community notices announce a oyster supper by the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid next Wednesday evening and church services at several local churches with Rev A V Bower preaching.

David John Mire James Morgan Fern HM Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church New Church Tickuta Ang Sbecenta A. V. Bower Beranton Congregational Church Blakely Haptist Edwards Hall

School of the Lackawanna Opens Courses for College

Scranton Pennsylvania school advertises preparatory courses for college law medicine and richness. Rev Thomas M Coon is principal and proprietor with W E Plumbs and A M head master. Catalogue available by mail.

School OF the Lackawanna Scranton Thomas M. Coon Lie W. EL Plumbs A. M

Peckville Baptist Church Services and Local Obituary

Peckville Baptist church services announced with morning and evening sermons by Rev. Thomas, topics rallying battlements and a call to deliverance. Obituary notes death of Mrs. Williams of Depot Street aged around eighty, survived by husband and children. Thanksgiving supper planned by Methodist and Presbyterian churches, with rehearsals for special music and a sermon series on faith’s triumph. Community notices invite attendance and care for elderly parishioners through transport arrangements.

Peckville Baptist Church Rov J SL Thomas Bervices Delsiin Greenelore BE. K. Willame Depot Street Wowelork Shela Guaree Marry Telwil Dames Worl Chapmin Nellie Wie Tedd Sams Steab Eobeval S. of Meeradruy Joseph G. Boll Willem Jone Bimpkins Byworth Cile

The Play's the Thing at Academy and Gaiety Engagements

The King Dramatic company plans a major week at the Academy of Music and the Gaiety. Opening Monday will feature Hands Across the Sea and Faust with a strong cast led by Louis James Kathryn Kidder Charles B Hanford. The repertoire includes The Winter's Tale and other Shakespearean and classic dramas while the Gaiety hosts the Little Vi egot Burlesque and Miner and Vans Bohemian Burlesquers later in the week.

King Dramatic Company Academy of Music Sea Faunt Cumberland Cotton King Hoyt Earch King Company Faust Lyceum Great Star Louis James Kathren Kidder Charles B. Hanford Louis Jones Kathryn Kidder Charles 8. Hanford Miner and Vans

Lehigh Valley schedule updates from Scranton to western points

Train notices show Lehigh Valley Railroad timetables effective May 1 detailing departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D and H R and other routes. Services include Black Diamond Express and Lee, with connections to White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Easton Reading Mauch Chunk and Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago and more via D W R R and Lackawanna routes.

Scoranion New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia South Tobyhaina Hinghamton Oxwese Wilemirn Corning Ith Danville Sterns Morris Buffalo Wite Butfalo Cilen Hichtel Mond New Y York Liberty Street Nla South Perry Whitehall Eperator Scranton Newark Elizabeth Pilladorship Mascow Thiehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Pittston Wilkes-larre Bundy Mountain Park Baltimore Washington Zoipis Bethlehem Petat Long Branch Ocean Grove Vic Reading Lebanon Hierro Iain Lvp Sutay Pottsville Loweathit Statler Albany Saratoga Montreal England Honesdale Wilkés-Parre Pueantonia Lehigh Valley Railroad SP m Pennsylvania Railroad Lelleh Valley Wes Carbondale North TTR Oa Philaidelphia TD O& EL Haxleton Why PD Poattaville Mirreburg Geneva Anidada Rochester Buffalo Nineana Falls Chicago DD. & AW Sundava TD & EL TAS P Pullman Lackawanna Ave Seraintyn Pay

Time Table Shows Sept 11 1599 Train Schedule

Trains depart Beranton for New York Newchurgh and intermediate Mirle ruthend points Hawley and boo pointe at 7.05 am and 2.28 pm. Returns arrive Beranton at 10.4 am and 3.16 and 2.10 pm.

Beranton New York Newchurgh Mirle Ruthend Hawley Boo Pointe

Pittston Briefs: Grim milestones and odd incidents

Special to Thy Scranton Tribune reports on a Pittston man HW Griffiths who died after heart trouble at Mill Street Weat Pittston. The piece lists executives of Black Diamond Mook and Lawl der Co. including President M. Barty and Foreman Ogear Elterioh. A Carbondale councilman was arrested for causing an accidental insult to a police friend. he was released. Peter Wynn of Duryea died jumping onto a locomotive tender. A raucous hooting match featuring 150 live birds is announced for the Inkerman Gut club grounds Saturday night.

Pittston F. HW Griffiths Miver Street Uftur Black Digamond Mook and Lawlder Company M. Barty Vlar Wiliam Kimmey Tris Albert Eltonth Peter Wynn Duryea Sluke Inkers Man Gut Club

Catarrh Cure Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward

The notice touts a constitutional catarrh cure claiming to cure all cases. It offers a $100 reward for any failure and directs readers to send for testimonials from T. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also advertises various pills and remedies for liver and digestive issues with local availability.

T. J. Cheney &Co Toledo Srussiels Tlal

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