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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1900

Page

7

City council approves contracts and license tax in Lackawanna County

In Carbondale last evening the Countila awarded a contract for North Church work with deferred payment to next spring. The city solicitor advised warrants for extra tax duplant and for revision boards were unsigned, while an ordinance annexing territory to the Third sewer district passed on third reading. A license tax proposal from A T Thompson sets rates from 1 to 100 for various entities, with bankers and similar firms at 100 and others mostly at 1 or 2.

Countila North Church Sweet Eity Board of Revision Ayers Common Council Trinity Church A. ‘T. Thompson

Congregation Gives to Keystone Academy Endowment

The Berean Baptist Church collected 1266.50 for Keystone academy endowment with hopes to reach 1500 by week’s end. Dr J W Putnama preached an eloquent morning sermon, and Principal Hulley delivered a strong evening address praising broad Baptist generosity.

Berean Baptist Church Keystone Academy J. W. Putnama Carbondale Hulley Keystone

Merchant Tailor T J Collins Dies In Carbondale

T J Collins respected merchant tailor of South Main street died of heart failure at Emergency hospital yesterday. He came to Carbondale eighteen years ago worked as a cutter then ran the business after G B Alexander. Born in Trelwind 1856 he came to America at eighteen, landing in Boston. He belonged to St Rose Catholic church and aided many societies. He leaves two brothers Daniel J and John and sister Mrs Nellie Memthitt of Boston.

T. J. Collins South Main Street Carbondale G. 8 T. Alexander Mr. Collings Trelwind Boston Sis St. Rose's Catholic Church Daniel J John West Nellie Memthitt Massa

Men Dig Culm Piles For Winter Coal Supply In City

Dozens of workers scour culm piles around the city for winter coal. Six men labored at Dick Jones breaker on Wayne street using screens to separate dust and bag it. A miniature washery operates in a stream and the men work with notable diligence, while large lump coal near the Last Chance and Wedgerton railroad mouth has disappeared fading from sight.

Dick Jones Wayne Street Wedgerton

Cambrian Lodge Installs Officers for No 58

Cambrian lodge No 58 installed officers on Saturday evening led by Noble Grand Frank Entrot and Vice Grand William Barber. Other officers named include Secretary C A Kase Treasurer 5 N Bayley Warden W M Wenworthy Conducter W R Hughes Inside Guard A F Fey Outside Guard R Holland Chaplain William Opie Sr Left Side Noble Grand BF A Dilts and Right Side Noble Grand J FP Wobineon with additional posts listed.

Noble Grand BF. A. Dilts Ss. S James Boyd L. S James Smith V. G. EH Colvine

Child fatally burned at White's crossing incident

Dr. D L Bailey rushed to White's crossing near No 4 yesterday to treat a Hungarian child who caught fire while playing near a large leaf blaze. She was taken to Emergency Hospital in critical condition and not expected to survive the night.

D. L. Bailey White's Crossing No. 4

Scranton Guests Highlight Local Social Notes

John J. Brennan of Sand Street and Mrs. A Cr amer of Scranton were guests yesterday. Mr and Mrs W F Webber and daughter Hazel of Trenton N J stayed with Mrs Ella Colwell on Sev enth Avenue. Mrs Robert Blaly of Robinson Avenue tail. Hendrivok Manufacturing employee returns to full time after shore time. Mabel Carr returns from Port Jervis. Trev H J Whalen spoke on The Basis of Worship at Penn Avenue Church yesterday morning.

John J. Brennan Sand Street Scranton A. Cramer A. R. Jones Wayne Street W. F. Webber Hazel Trenton N. J Ella Colwell Seventh Avenue Robert Blaly Robinson Avenue Tail Hendrivok Manufacturing Company

St Rose Cemetery Interment For Carbondale Child

Gerald O Malley six-year-old son of Mr and Mrs John O Malley of Mayfield died Sunday after an operation for appendicitis at Carbondale Emergency hospital. Funeral will be held this afternoon with interment in St Rose cemetery. Announcements note illness and visits from Mrs Nellie Burheart and local residents as community events continue.

Gerald Airs John O'Malley Mayfield Carbondale St. Rose Cemetery Nellie Burheart Honerdale Wns Connecticut Jacob Hiller Third Street Wil Mellon Glenwood Hillside Coal Company J. D. Stocker North Carolina South Tom Herbert Arnold Greenfield Garence Bhikeslee New York

Local Social Notes and Thanksgiving Entertainment Preview

Peckville residents join teas and visits at Throop and Scranton relatives while Epworth league plans a fine program. Mary Wise returns home from Middletown New York as class nine of M E church holds a special meeting. A new road engine barn is under construction and a grand Thanksgiving entertainment is announced.

Town Visitors and Local Travel Notes

Miss Hannah Rebbine of Peckville called in town Sunday. Howard Luckey and sister Lillian of Port Jervis were in town Sunday. Harry Snyder of Gracedale visited his brother C. S. Snyder Saturday. Mrs. Dr. Hepperson leaves today for Beatrice Nebraska with her brother H. L. Warner. Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Henry of Taylor are visiting Rev. J. N. Bulley. Mr. Plumley of Cann's school Scranton preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Aaron Billington and Milo Coolbaugh returned from Philipsburg western Pennsylvania where they had been working. Mrs. James Millar and daughter Laura of Carbondale spent Sunday with J. W. Levan on Main Street.

Hannah Rebbine Peckville Howard Luckey Lillian Port Jervis Harry Snyder Gracedale C.S. Snyder Dr. Hepperson Beatrice Nebraska H.L. Warner C. B. Henry Taylor J. N. Bulley Plumley Cann‘s School Scranton Presbyterian Church Aaron Billington Milo Coolbaugh Phillipsburg Pennsylvania James Millar Misa Laura Carbondale J. W. Levan Main Street Foster International Correspondence Schools Speranton Mabel Purdy Mexble Cooperstown N. WW Joseph T. Somers Tra Kresge Susan B. Fessenden Boston Mass State Women's Christian Temperance Union Baptist Church Oliver Mason Northumberland Swartwood Newton Thomas Hall Glenburn Harvest Home Charles Purdy New Jersey John Dershimer 5. I. Finn Gertrude Finn Keystone Accademy Prof. Green Clark's Green Henry W

Krause's Cold Cure Capsule Promises Quick Cold Relief

The advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as a convenient capsule that cures deeply seated colds in four hours without interrupting business. It claims the capsules are pleasant to take and provide a clear, fresh sensation during use, priced at 25e and sold by Matthews Bros.

Krause Matthews Bros

Local notes from Dalton Mississippi report church improvements and injuries

Hattie Jackson of Mast Lennon spent Sunday in Dalton. Ten year old Victor Northup, son of George Northup, sustained injuries Saturday when knocked over by a loaded wagon. The Methodist church held services Sunday for the first time since interior improvements, including a new steel ceiling, enhanced its appearance. An evening union temperance service followed.

Hattie Jackson Mast Lennon Victor Northup George Northup Methodist Church Union Temperance

Firefighter Endorses Peruna Tonic After Illness

Lieutenant Charles Peterson of Howl and Ladder Co. No. 21 from 827 Belmont Avenue Chicago writes to The Peruna Medicine praising Peruna as the finest tonic and invigorator after a severe bout of sterippe. He notes two weeks of use restored strength and that a dose or two keeps him healthy during difficult firefighting duties.

Charles Peterson Howl and Ladder Co. No. 21 Peruin Medicine Belmont Avenue Chicago

Peruna touted as remedy for grippe in letters from readers

A collection of testimonials touts Peruna as a cure for grippe and its aftereffects. The letter-writer claims many have regained health after using Peruna and urges readers to obtain a free copy of Facts and Faces from The Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus, Ohio.

Insrippe Peruna Medicine Co Columbus, O

Church and social notices brighten Speranton schedule

The community gathered at the church for a largely attended event. Mrs. Susan B. Fessenden of Boston will speak at the Baptist church Friday evening. Various local residents visited nearby towns and hosted gatherings, with choir rehearsals and Harvest Home music planned for next Sunday.

Local Notices From Priceburg and Surroundings

Annie Summers and Gertie Watkins visit towns while Herbert Browning and son call on Peckville friends. David Thomas visits Green Ridge with Carmall street ties. Jessie Hill visits Providence. Primitive Methodist Ladies Aid to meet tomorrow at 2 30 at Mrs Bilheimer’s Malin Street. Sarah Cooper calls on Albert Street in Olyphant.

Annie Summers Providence Herbert Browning and Son Peckville Gertie Watkins Brook Street Jermyn David Thomas Carmall Street Green Ridge Jessie Hill Ladies Aid Society of the Primitive Methodist Church Dr. Bilheimer Malin Street Sarah Cooper Albert Street Olyphant

Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Williams in Blakely Baptist Church

The funeral for Mrs. Sarah Williams is set for this afternoon at 2 39 o clock. Services will be led by Rev. Dr. Spencer at Blakely Baptist Church. Rev and Mrs. B R Hanton of Wallaville visited Mrs. Catherine Thomas on Delaware Street yesterday. Mr and Mrs B J Hull and children have returned from Factoryville. Miss McCracken of Beranton was mentioned among attendees.

Sarah Williams Spencer Blakely Baptist Church B. R. Hanton Wallaville Catherine Thomas Delaware Street B. J. Hull Factoryville McCracken Beranton

Social notes from Lackawanna and nearby towns

Miss Grace Pettigrew visited Jermyn on Sunday while Mrs. Winifred Miles of Youngstown and Mrs. Mary Lewis of Hyde Park stayed with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Jones of Lackawanna street. Mrs. H. B. Hammond and daughter Genevieve left for two weeks in Byzacuac New York. Mrs. John R. Williams of Blakely and Mrs. W. J. Bergen of Jermyn were in town visiting friends. William Gilhool of Scranton stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Tenry Dearie. Willie Toad of Wilkes-Barre visited Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mackey. John Dempsey of Forest City also called locally. Mrs. F. I. Thomas returned home from Providence.

H. B. Bush Grace Pettigrew Jermyn Winifred Miles Youngstown Ohio Mary Lewis Hyde Park T. P. Jones Lackawanna Street H. B. Hammond Genevieve Byzacuac N. Y John RR. Willame Second Street Blakely W.J. Bergen William Gilhool Scranton Tenry Dearie Willie Toad Wilker-Barre Matthew Mackey John Dempsey Forest City

Temperance lecture by Mrs Fessenden and borough meeting notes

Mrs Fessenden, renowned temperance speaker, gave a forcible eloquent lecture at the Methodist Episcopal church. A Republican mass meeting is planned Thursday night at Odd Fellows hall with speakers including John R Farr and Major Handock. Lydia Fotanell, five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fotanell, will be buried after dying yesterday at home. Borough policemen push to keep Corners walks free of loafers as Tax Collector Reilly sets 2 to 6 pm for tax collection until Oct 30. Mr and Mrs W S Sterner visit South Bethlehem for the week.

Susan B. Fessenden Boston Mass Methodist Iriscopal Church Fessenden Massachusetts State Women's Christian Temperance Union Independent Order of Odd Fellows' Hall John R. Farr Major Handock Baltimore Lydia Fotanell Frank Fotanell Elm Street Reilly W. S. Sterner Blakely Street Bethlehem

Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy Praised By Beaumont Mother

W W Massingill of Beaumont Texas commends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for protecting children from dysentery and cholera infantum. The medicine is sold by all druggists with Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

W. W. Massingill Beaumont Texas Matthews Bros

Theatrical Attractions This Week At Lyceum and Gaiety

The week features Devil’s Auction at Lyceum and The Girl from Maxim's at the Lyceum tonight. At the Academy of Music Schiller Stock Company offers Falsely Accused with Ella Fountainblad and Prager. Gaiety presents A Lucky Coon and Smoking matinees beginning today with special acts by Simpson and Pittman and others.

Academy of Music Schiller Stock Company Beciller Stuck Company Tan Grsteliss Mise Ella Fountainblad Kate Denby Mre Prager Mr. New Ae Pateena Acta Louis Granat Whistler Chappelle Six Fold Marold Kenedy Rcating Ereen Bittle John Thin Web East Lynne Tennessee Gaiely Yale Mille Irene Aml Ziza Leando Clements Sidonia Richard T. Brown Annie Lloyd Amelia Maverofler Hilda Maccori Lyceum Tonight

Vaudeville Arts Highlighted as Masterful Acts

A Matinee Daily praises vaudeville performers as artists par excellence in their specific craft, noting each member brings unique talent to the stage and contributes to a vibrant performance lineup.

Matinnea Daily

Engineers Protest On Board For Nine Tenths Duty

Philadelphia and Reading Railway engineers in the New York division sign a paper claiming they are forced to shoulder nine tenths of all accidents on the road by pledging careful handling of trains and vigilance at stations amid protests.

New York Son Galely Theater Dutch America Janet F. MacDonald Annie Martell Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company

Dowie Mobbed at London Meeting by 700 Students

John Alexander Dowie the Zionist of Chicago was mobbed at St Martins town hall London as 600 to 700 students tried to block his entry. Police escorted Dowie through the crowd and arrested the ring leaders.

London John Alexander Dowie Chicago St. Marten's Town Hall Dowle

Local Scranton Hotel and professional listings and rail timetable

A dense directory of Edward N. Davis and Frederick L. Brows architects and other professionals in Scranton including Laubach Reynolds Zeigler and Replogle. hotels such as Scranton House and Elk Cape. a large list of attorneys and physicians with addresses on Washington Avenue and surrounding streets. plus a May 20 timetable for the Central Railroad of New Jersey highlighting trains to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore and southbound options from Scranton Carbondale and Lake Cedonia with Sunday services and ticket details.

Ecuador Plans Debt Payment Amid Congressional Action

A Guayaquil dispatch reports Ecuadorian Congress arranging to pay the republics foreign debt, signaling a shift in fiscal policy. The item references a medical ad section touting Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills, noting their claimed constitutional cure and internal effectiveness.

Congress Associated Press Panama Columbia Guayaquil Ecuadorian Congress

Train Schedules From Scranton to Nearby Cities

Scranton train times for Delaware and Hudson routes listed toward Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany Honesdale Lodge Lodore and Lac Eet with morning and evening departures. Sunday services included with various daily options and lowest rates to all United States and Canada.

Carbondale Scranton Toll Sar Wis A Honesdale Hake Lodore Wilkes-Barre Albany Lac Eet Han A Wilkes Lodore United States Canada J. Be Scrg P. A Allway W. Cross D. Pla

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule Information and Contacts

Railroad timetable details list departure times from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and other points via D and H lines. Mentions Pullman parlor and sleeping car on all trains Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Syracuse. Reports general manager T H Wilbur and ticket agents in Scranton and South Bethlehem with routes through coal regions and major connections to Buffalo Chicago and Niagara Falls.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Anil Ae Bethlehem Faston Reading Wurrisburg Praeiee Geneva Rochstar Buffalo Niagara Falla Chicago Sundeyve UW. RR Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Suywraton Bridge Rollin H. Wilbur Cortland Street Charles Lee A. W. Nossemachier Ro Lockawanna Avenut

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Fragment

Vines Table in effect September 17 100 trains for Hawley connect with Erie railroad for New York Sowburgh later in the day leave Scranton at 7 00 p m trains arrive at Scranton at 10 80 p m and Wyke a.m.

Scranton New York Philadelphia Stroud Ware Toboken Mit Stroudsburg Buffalo Oswello Syrbome Ute Montrowe Nichol Son Binghamton Lao Oswego Syracuse Clea Nicholson Montrose Hloomsurg — Division Northumberland Fas Plymouth Hiteph Nantleoke Hawley Load Point Erie Railroad Sowburgh Whyk A

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