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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Street Cars Collide Injuring Passenger

A collision between two West Scranton trolley cars near South Main and Washburn injured one passenger and damaged nine others. Alis Hobbs of 20 Harrison avenue sustained minor head and shoulder injuries. John B. McDermott claimed chest pain but was told nothing was wrong. Traffic delays followed as investigators reviewed wheel and rail conditions amid conflicting officer statements.

Washburn Duryea Gollide South Main Avenue Washburn Street Kelly Washburn- Drinker D. Carter Robert Monahan C. Perry Charles Newcomb Newcomb Main Avenue Monahan Tie Alis. Hobbs Harrison Avenue Stephen Dyer W. Rowland Davies John B. McDermott Hampton Street Davies

Good Enough Cough Remedy Dufour’s Tar

The column extols Dufour’s Tar as a potent cough remedy claiming fast relief and soothing irritated throats. It promotes the product’s natural ingredients and suggests its efficacy for persistent coughs and chest irritation.

Dufour

West Scranton Mass Meeting Set by Republicans

A mass meeting of West Scranton voters is planned for Tuesday evening October 30 at St D avids hall. Hon Hugh Gordon Miller of Virginia will headline as a top campaign speaker with W Gaylord Thomas assisting for local candidates. Local Republican clubs will participate.

West Scranton St. David's Hall Hugh Gordon Miller Virginia W. Gaylord Thomas

Scranton Street Fight Ends Quietly After Commitments

Spangenburg of Scranton street clashed yesterday with Mary Jane Matthews Mrs Payton Taylor and Mrs Robert Jones in a melee injuring Little Eva. Alderman Kelly refused warrants due to county costs. Eva sought thirty day commitment but changed her mind and left.

Spangenburg Scranton Street Seventh Street Mary Jane Matthews Payton Taylor Robert Jones Little Eva Spangenbure Kelly Mies Eva

YWCA T. F. C. Club Serves Tea This Evening

The T F C club of the Young Women's Christian Association will serve tea at the rooms this evening starting at 6 o'clock. An inviting social hour is planned for members and guests.

Youn Women's Christian Association

New Arrivals Highlight Women’s Dress Goods Display

A special display this week features the newest and best adornments for women in the weaver’s art within the Black Dress Goods Department. Shoppers can view enhanced patterns and textures designed to elevate fashion choices this season.

Black Dress

Rooms Committee Sells Chocolate Cakes for Charity

The rooms committee will host a chocolate cake sale next Saturday evening to benefit the association. A renewed interest in the association work draws young women in West Scranton to join the classes, with many seeking productive evening activity.

Sion

Public school deposits tally at West Side bank

Two schools Nos 13 and 19 are represented in the weekly deposits. Yesterday teachers collected 1200 in total with 14 contributors at No 14 led by David Owens and Eliza Lewis totaling 7.68 and 12 names at No 19 led by Miss Kellow and Miss Flynn totaling 14.01.

West Side Bank David Owens Martha Watking Eliza Lewis Bebena TD Evans Nellie Michards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly Eman Price Sarah McDonald Mary Harris Bertha Kelly Miss Lees Mur- Tiy Miss Nichols Miss Beamish Miss Morgan Miss Hutton Miss Myans Miss Davis Miss Kellow Miss Flynn Miss Murphy Wade Ferber Miss Peek

Injuries From Street Car Jump Entangle Mrs Fisher

Mrs Fisher of 26 South Tenth street fell in front of Fairchild's hotel while the street car was in motion and sustained severe injuries to the head and body.

Fisher South Tenth Street Fairchild Columbias Division Street Albert Lewis Albert Davis Evan Walters Joseph Oliver Stephen Price Plymouth Church Christian Endeavor Society North Main Avenue Baptist Church Bradford John R. Barrett Ninth Street Scranton C. M. B. A. T. Fellows Mason John W. Rittenhouse Jacob Warnke George F. Eynon Grocers Pittsburg Mr. Rittenhouse

North Scranton Community Notes and Events

Miss Anna Vo Misselman schedules Young Women’s Christian Association classes through Friday with sewing, Bible study, piano, and choir, plus a Gospel service Sunday. The North End Stars face the Olyphant Basket ball club in the Auditorium at 8 PM followed by a social. Team drivers plan an Organizing meeting at Osterhout’s hall next Friday. Rev Dr MacAnilne will give a free Bible reading this afternoon at North End YWCA rooms. Chautauqua circle to be organized tonight.

Anna Vo Misselman Young Women's Christian Association Jennie Owens At & Otelock Moglish Miss Circle Wilinery Mes Vanderwurk North End Stars Olyphant Gertrudemers Church Avenue Mabel Hobbs South Cannun GW. Simons Manlingan Simons

Headache Capsules Praised By Omaha Resident

Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St Omaha touts Krause's Headache Capsules after trying many remedies with success. Sold by Matthew Bros, 9.

Albert Heller Farnham St Omaha Krause Matthew Bros

Tripods Gather At Green Ridge For Saturday Social

Green Ridge hosts a community event with cake walk and games on New York Street. Attendees include Olive Price Howie Wostott Gree Osenbach Annle Shannon and many others. notices of travelers and church representatives follow with plans for a Prohibition club meeting at Oakhall on Cupouse Avenue featuring William W Lathrope and McKinsey.

Lillian New York Street Olive Price Howie Wostott Gree Osenbach Annle Shannon Margaret Jones Florence Murty Elsie Fast Myrtle Jackson Mary Coll Bill Philips Desele Shoemaker Hoyd Perry Simpson Harrisburg Asbury Mathdist Episcopal Church Sesson Sydney A. Ulises Julius Koch Capouse Avenue England Rome St. Peter's Mount Vesuvius Oakhall Cupouse Avenue William W . Lathrope McKinsey John Mt. Fordham Prohibition Club

Swamp Root Testimonials Highlight Noted Kidney Claims

A series of letters from police officers and a broker praise Swamp Root for kidney and bladder relief. They claim long health issues resolved, better sleep, reduced nighttime urination, and renewed energy. The letters date from 1899 and cite endorsements by James Cook and others.

Find Out If You Need Swamp Root Kidney Remedy

Public health notice outlines Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims broad health benefits, urges urine checks, and promotes free sample offers via The Scranton Tribune and Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton New York.

the Tribune Kilmer Scranton Tribune Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

South Scranton Notes on Camp 430 Concert and Polish Society

South Scranton residents enjoyed a large turnout at Camp 430 Patriothe Order Sons of America concert and ball at Athletic hall on Alder street. The Jun ger Maennerchor joined in with vocal pieces and a vocal combat between tenors and basses. After the program, dancing followed to music by Professor Johnson, with committee members listed. Earlier, Society Moniuszko hosted a Polish entertainment on Elm street to benefit the Polish band, directed by Professor Rakoczy.

South Scranton Camp 430 Patriothe Order Sons of America Atheltie Hall Alder Street Junger Maennerchor Kremers Maennerchor Alfred Guthelia John Kempter Fred Jones Professor Johnson William J. Meister H. C. Sames Willam Kirchoff F. C. Deising A. L. Bahr Moniuszko Elm Street Rakoczy

Entertainers at Alder Street hall stage lively benefit

A social event by Abelter Fortbeidungs and St. John’s society at Workman’s hall Alder street featured character sketches recitations songs and a farce Menich Ar Gere Dich Nicht with Carl Halsa Clara Munzenberg David Schnurr Carl Sibel Sophia Hupperta and Ernst Kocsinski. The St John’s Hibernians benefit for Patrick Collins injured last September drew a large crowd with monologues recitations solos and duets by local talent. Committees listed include reception door check room and floor crews led by M J Nealon Thomas Quinn J J Hannon John Langan John Mulherin Martin Lavelle Walter Gibbs Philip Mulherin Will Judge Thomas McIntyre Albert Kyatt John Rafferty Robert Boland Martin Snyder James Johnston.

Abelter- Fortbeidungs Workingman's Hall Alder Street Menich Argere Carl Halsa Clara Munzenberg David Schnurr Carl Sibel Sophia Hupperta Ernst Koschinski St. John's Society Division Ancient Order of Hibernians St. John's Hall Stone Avenue Patrick Collins South M. J. Nealon Thomeas Quinn J. J. Hannon John Langan John Mulherin Martin Lavelle Walter Gibbs Philip Mulherin Michael Kreap James Kane Martin Lunney Will Judge Thomas McIntyre Albert Kyatt John Rafferty Robert Boland Martin Snyder James Johnston

Fiftyeth anniversary of Lackawanna German society observed

The Lackawanna German Beneficial Society marks its fiftieth anniversary with an evening gathering in Athletic Hall on Alder Street. The Defenders basketball team will play the Black Diamond team from Pittston next Thursday evening in St Johns Hall Stone Avenue. The Lasses Aid Society of Cedar Avenue Methodist church hosts a sewing circle Wednesday morning in the church lecture room. Arithmetic and grammar lessons under South Side YWCA Educational Department met in the association rooms last night. The Brotherhood of St Paul Cedar Avenue Methodist church lecture by Rev W G Simpson was postponed to Friday Oct 26. Neptune Engine Company hires the Ringgad Band for the parade Wednesday.

Lackawanna German Beneficial Society Athletic Hall Alder Street Pittston St. John’s Hall Stone Avenue Lasses' Aid Society Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Hsses South Side Young Women's Christian Association Association Brotherhood of St. Paul W. G. Simpson Neptune Engine Company Ringgad

Obituary for Andrew J. Merrill of Hopbottom and city firms

Andrew J. Merrill, formerly with Horan & Merrill, died at his residence on Mulberry Street after a paralytic stroke. Born in Hopbottom, Susquehanna County, he moved to the city in youth and worked in grocery, then tailoring, and later as a clerk at Hinsdell Clothing House. He was 63 or 64. survived by a son and other relatives.

Andrew J. Merrill Iro Horan & Merrill Mulberry Sieel Merrill Hopbottom Susquehanna County Franklin Avenue Merrill & Johnson Lackawanna Ayvenuir Pow Avenue Hinsdell Clothing Boul

Obituary notes for O'Malley family in Scranton area

The obituary recounts Adelbert O Malley age S who died at home of Mr O Hoyle in Scranton area with relatives including Prof and Mrs AL FP O Boyle Willian street and Mrs Alice O Malley Brick avenue. Funeral will be from residence at 3 o clock with interment in Cathedral Catholic cemetery. The article mentions a business partner M J Horan at 400 Lackawanna avenue and a funeral for another relative at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

M. J. Horan Lackawanna Avenue Forest Mal Cemetery Adelbert Edward O'Malley Victor, Col Idi Mre. O'Malley Professor O'Boyle Willian Street North Scranton Cathedral Catholic Cemetery

Second Presbyterian Church Orchestra Delights at Railroad Y M C A

A large audience enjoyed a Sunday school orchestra concert at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms. Leader Professor J M Chance and accompanist Charles Doersam guided performances featuring Meyerbeer Le Prophet march Haydn minuet Beethoven march The Flower song and selections from the Ameer's. Notable numbers included solos by Miss Black and Miss Garagan duets by the same pair, a vib clar solo by Mr Widmayer and Will Stanton's cornet piece The Holy City with orchestra.

Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Second Presbyterian Church J. M. Chance Charles Doersam Meyerbeer Haydn Beethoven Black Miss Garagan Mr. Widmayer Will Stanton Holy City

Paving limited to Throop Street on North Main

City engineer Phillips restricts Girard Construction to lay paving material up to Throop Street on North Main. He cites cold weather. after 2 PM grouting stops to avoid cement freezing. Throop Street sits about 7,400 feet from the start and roughly 3,000 feet beyond the square.

Phillips Girard Construction Company North Main Avenue Throop Street

Per Curiam Devisions Handed Down by The Associated Prom

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Prom notes today’s per curiam decisions issued from Piltabury Get Bo. The brief item records the court actions and their immediate administrative posture.

Associated Prom Piltabury Get

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