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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1900

Page

3

Scranton Tribune Opens Carbondale Branch Office

The Scranton Tribune launches a Carbondale edition to cover city news and notices. E L Hatfield, manager, invites callers to the Burke Building office or to mail or phone items for publication. President Mitchell of the National Mine Workers will speak in Carbondale tonight, with a large civic procession planned and a reception at the Harrison house.

Scranton Tribune Carbondale Pioneer City Burke Building E. L. Hatfield Mitchell National Mine Workers of America the &T Rose Nail Iarbondale Mero Mitchell

Epworth League Convention Set for Oneonta November 7

Secretary ALFY Cliffee sent OU programmes for the Wyoming conference Epworth league convention to be held in Oneonta New York November 7. Many prominent persons will speak. The order of exercises lists a Menonethonal meeting and a matinee program with speakers Doherty and others discussing visions.

Alfy Cliffee Oneonta N. Y

Congressman Littlefield to Speak at Carbondale Opera House

The Republican rally features Congressman Charles W Littlefield of Maine and Hugh Gordon Miller of West Virginia at the Carbondale opera house. Local candidates and the Scranton Republican Glee Club join in as fireworks light the parade and crowd.

Carbondale Aund Chirkes WW. Littlefeld Maine Mer Littlefield Hell Congressman Littlefield Hugh Gordon Miller West Virginia Opera House Gittlefield Littlefield My. Miller Scranton Republican Glee Club Carbondale Republican Club

Selectmen in Session Appropriation and Sewer Ordinances

Select council met in special session last evening and passed an ordinance for additional appropriation for the year ending April 1 1900. The $240 from the American Telegraph and Telephone company for pole and wire rights in Carbondale will fund street repair and grading. Another ordinance for a sewer on Fallbrook from Dundat to Hospital and on Hospital to the hospital gate passed one reading. Urgency cited due to overflow of the hospital cess pool, though some property owners object. installments are proposed to ease payments.

American Telegraph and Telephone Company City of Carbondale Fallbrook Street Dundat Hospital Hospital Street Fallbrook Hospital Gate

Patrick Sweeney Killed by Passenger Train Near Powderly

Patrick Sweeney of Powderly vicinity was struck and killed by a passenger train en route to Honesdale. Engineer Nicol reversed the locomotive and halted the train, but Sweeney died instantly with severe head injuries. His widow and eight children awaited the body at home as Father Guitin arrived.

Patrick Sweeney Powderly Mine Honesdale Smatn Nicol Sweeney Lwo Vetmin Father Guitin

Sabbath walkers visit Ran som tract in afternoon glare

A large crowd of citizens with their companions walked out to the Ransom tract during a sunny Sabbath afternoon to enjoy the day and contem.

Carbondale Resident Bernard Bryden Dies After Decline

Bernard Bryden a longtime Carbondale resident died at his Brooklyn Street home on Sunday morning at the age of 83 after a yearlong decline. Born in Ireland County Sligo he immigrated in 1857 settling first in New York before moving to Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at St Rose Church with a solemn Requiem Mass tomorrow.

Bernard Hryden Carbondale Brooklyn Street Mr. Bryden Ireland Siigo New York City St. Rose Church

Joseph Sheek Returns Home From Europe

Joseph Sheek arrives home to a warm reception from friends after visiting Paris Berlin and other German places. He appears rested from sea travel aboard the North German Lloyd liner Wilhelm Kaiser and brings a trove of stories for his townsmen.

Joseph Sheek Europe Paris Berlin

Revival enters third week under Rev Clark leadership

The First Methodist church began the third week of revival services last night led by Rev. R. Fe. Clark of the Farest City Methodist Episcopal church. Conversions have been testified to and Rev. Mr. Chaffee, the local pastor, hopes for substantial good soon.

First Methodist Church R. Fe. Clark Farest City

Van Bergens Leave Town for Los Angeles Home

Dr and Mrs Henry Van Bergen and Miss Kate Van Bergen depart city yesterday for their future home in Los Angeles Cal. Longtime residents with many friends will be greatly missed as a large group accompanied them to the station to wish them God speed on their journey.

Henry van Bergen Kate van Bergen Los Angeles Cal

Huntley Jackson Company To Stage Opera House Show

The Huntley Jackson company, in repertoire, will be the next attraction at the opera house starting Monday. On election night Tuesday November 6, election returns will be read from the stage with a special wire and a telegraph operator on stage.

Huntley-Jackson Company Opera House

Light Fantastic to Kick Off Season Social in Burke’s Hall

The Recherche dancing class met at Burke’s hall last evening to plan their first social of the season set for Wednesday evening November 7. Professor Firth will lead weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings at Burke’s hall on Sixth avenue.

Burke's Hall Firth Sixth Avenue

Committee reports cost estimate for municipal water plant

The committee appointed to investigate the probable cost of a municipal water plant reports the total cost at 071.14 based on large figures for accuracy. The report is signed by I. A. Roberts, manager, John W. Kilpatrick, S. H. Kupp, C. H. and A. B. Dunning, C. B.

Sermon on Duties and Responsibilities of American Citizens

Next Sunday evening Rev. Dr. Whalen of the Berean Baptist church will address duties and responsibilities of American citizens in a pre election discourse. He states the talk will not be a stump speech from the pulpit.

Dr. Whalen Berean Baptist Church Whalen Speera

Carbondale Whist Players Travel to Scranton Tournament

A group from Carbondale will journey to the Electric City tonight for a Scranton Whist Club tournament. Players from nearby towns attend, and the silent game is expected to generate notable excitement.

Carbondale

Florence Mission Board to Meet Next Tuesday

The Florence Mission board will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday Nov 6 at 3 p m at the home 718 Harrison avenue. All members and friends are invited to hear reports on the city’s work and progress.

Florence Harrison Avenue

Doctor Bailey Hosts Carbondale Medical Society Meeting

Dr Mark Bailey entertained the Carbondale Medical society at his residence on North Church Street last evening. Dr Edwards of Clifford read the principal paper of the occasion. There was full attendance and light refreshments were served.

Mark Bailey Carbondale Medical Society North Church Street Edwards Clifford

Meetings Today Involving Wiss Groups And Local Lodges

A series of gatherings listed for today includes the Republican Wiss meeting at Oyera House and affiliations with the Lackawanna tribe, Carbondale lodge No 200 of P, St Vincent de Paul and the Veinity Guild at Sipe A Purple’s.

Oyera House Carbondale Lodge St. Vincent de Paul Veinity Guild Sipe Purple's

Physicians Gather for Monthly Medical Meeting

The physicians convened for their regular monthly gathering, meeting notes highlighting care updates and professional exchange. The group discussed clinical practices, research updates, and upcoming community health initiatives during the session.

Vyhe Carbonidale

Rumor on Church Street Involves Local Bet On McKinney

Residents discussed professional topics at the home of Dr. Mark Bailey on Church Street last evening. A wager of 16 to 1 on McKinney's election circulated yesterday morning, though the principals in the bet remain undisclosed due to church membership.

Mark Bailey Church Street McKinney

Trinity Guild Meeting At Mrs Purples Terrace Street

Trinity Episcopal church invites members to a Trinity Guild meeting at Mrs A Purple's Terrace Street residence tonight All Saints Day. The Trinity Episcopal church schedules services on All Saints Day Thursday at 9 20 a m and 7 00 p m.

Trinity Guild of Trinity Epiacopal Church Trinity Biscopal Church

Local residents noted in Wilkes-Barre social notes

Mrs EFilliote Skeels wife of a veteran Delaware and Hudson conductor is at Dr Wheeler’s private hospital with rheumatism. Miss Gertrude Rierdon of Wilkes Barre visits family and serves as Mercy hospital attaches. Joseph L Battle the singer travels to Schenectady for a church choir engagement. Mr and Mrs Fred H Hearn of Toledo Ohio visit aunt Mrs George A Kelley on Lincoln Avenue. Women’s Guild of Trinity Episcopal church meets tomorrow at 3 o’clock at the parish house. Miss Anna Timmons returns from New York City sister visit. Miss Eloise Richards of Washington Georgia stays with aunt Mrs Shields. Miss Marcella Whyte returns from Wilkes-Barre visit. Mr and Mrs John Buckley add infant heir Creveling of Plymouth as guest relatives. Miss Mamie Casey of Wilkes-Barre visits friends.

Efilliote Skeels Delaware and Hudson Road Fred H. Hearn Toledo George A. Kelley Lincoly Avenue Women's Guild The Trinity Episcopal Church Anna Timmons New York City Ekloise Richards Washington, Ga Shields Marcella Whyte Wilkes-Barre John Buckley Creveling Plymouth Mamie Casey Wilkes-Siarre

Jermyn and Mayfield Teachers Attend County Institute

The list names teachers from Jermyn and Mayfield attending the county Institute in Scranton. Notes include local residents injured, job moves, and upcoming games. Joseph Jay, hurt ten days ago, returns home and may work in a week.

Death of Miss Marla Hannick Noted in Our Town

Friends mourn Miss Marla Hannick who died in her sleep, heart failure listed as the cause. Residing with sister Bridget Ruddy on Bell street she will be buried after a 9 am requiem at St Patrick's, with interment in Dunmore cemetery. Coroner declined inquest. Survived by several siblings including William Rogan and Catherine Kane.

Marla Hannick Miss Hannick Bridget Ruddy Bell Street Roberts County Mayo Ireland America Mia William Rogan James McLoughlin J. J P. F. Hannick Wilkesflurre Jennie Patten Delaware Street John Dempsey Forest City P. W. Feeley Lackawanna Street

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad Declares Refund

Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with promise of refund if cure fails. Signature of FE. W. Grove appears on each box.

FE. W. Grove

Miners End Strike After Big Parade in Forest City

Special to the Soxonton Tribune from Pareat City reports miners returned to work after a six day strike. A large parade Saturday morning drew nearly fifteen hundred men with a band and drum corps, signaling general satisfaction as the workforce resumes duties.

Pareat City Forest City Wandling Phere

Strike era banners and local incidents tied to Clinton mine

Reports describe pithy banners from the late strike and include Michael Morrison’s injury in Clinton mine Vandeling. The piece notes a Roosevelt demonstration trip to Susquehanna, foreign workers leaving Forval City, grand jury appearances in Montrose, and sermons by Rev. W. A. Carrington before his move.

Michael Morrison Clinton Mine Vandeling Susquehanna Roosevelt Wost Montrose M. Gardiner W. A. Carrington Presbyterian Church Middle Granville May Fants Carbondale BE. Bonham C. A. Spalding Helllaterville Baptist Church Burgess J. F. Gallagher Hillaide Minooka

Honesdale Notes Brightens With Local Events And Bridge Plan

In Honesdale on October 28 Mr and Mrs Li J Dorflinger returned from New York City, while ex Judge T J Ham visited his son in New York. The Musical History club opens Tuesday with Wagner as topic led by Miss Anette Freeman. Honesdale football beat Jermyn High School by a score not fully shown. Presbyterian ladies hosted a well attended tea. George Walfrans wins 125 prize for the 1908 punch bowl through Heptasophs tickets. A locomotive incident near Delaware and Hudson round-house caused minor damage but no injuries. County commissioners select Pennsylvania Bridge company for a new iron bridge replacing the downtown covered bridge with one track and concrete floor, due January. Abandoned D and H works supply foundation materials for the bridge.

Wagner Missanette Freeman Honesdale Jermyn the Presbyterian Church George Walfrans Stonesdale National Bank White Mills Heptasophs Society Walfrans Delaware and Hudson Carbondale Pennsylvania Bridge Company Beaver Falls

Rev R F Pierce Delivers Address On Our Boys

The Rev R F Pierce of Pew Avenue Baptist Church Scranton spoke at the Methodist church Tuesday evening on Our Boys using a blackboard for illustrations. The talk drew strong interest from all ages. A Republican mass meeting is set for Saturday at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Clements visits Nichols New York. Scranton’s Mrs Wallace Swarts spends time with sister Mrs Horace Jones. Moosic’s Mrs Millara visits her son Charles Millard. Mrs George Shaw hosts Mrs Tessenden. Miss Emma Wartleman of Clifford visits local relatives. J E Loveland visits relatives in Sterling. Patrick Wood, a noted local figure, dies suddenly at PF O Dixon’s hotel. Miss Grave Wombacheer of Scranton visits her mother Mrs B Wardell. Mrs Fessenden of Boston a temperance leader gives a fine address at the Methodist church Thursday.

R. FL ¥. Pierce D. D Pew Avenue Baptist Church Scranton Our Boys Order of Odd Fellows Hall Clements Snowden Nichols N. Y Wallace Swarts Horace Jones Millara Moosic Charles Millard George Shaw Tessenden Emma Wartleman Clifford J. E. Loveland Sterling Patrick Wood PF. O. Dixon

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Proclaimed Time-Tested Cure

Ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a proven cold cure after twenty five years of use. It claims prompt relief if taken at early signs and before the cold settles in the system. Matthews Bros. are wholesale and retail agents, with druggists carrying the product.

Matthews Bros

Local residents arrive and depart after visits

Mr and Mrs Arch Decker of Dy mond Park returned Saturday after weeks in New Jersey. Mr and Mrs O B Levan of May field visit the Levan family in town. Miss Mumle Monte of South Main Street returns from four months in Washington DC. William Cox shows slight improvement. Mrs Charles Clark of Dupont called in town. Mr and Mrs John Williame return from two weeks at Stroudsburg. Mrs Kiwell of Beranton spends day with daughters Mrs W Manners and Mrs John Robertson at Lake Carey. A horse owned by Mr Millar of Duryea frightened and ran past W R Manners drug store damaging a carriage.

Arch Decker Dymond Park New Jersey O. B. Levan Mayfield James Levan Mumle Monte South Main Street Washington, D. C William Cox Charles Clark Dupont John Williame Stroudsburg Kiwell Beranton Aspen VV. i. Manners Main Street John Robertson Dave Marjorie Lake Carey Millar Duryea W. R. Manners

Krause's Headache Capsules Praised by Omaha Resident

Albert Heller of 11M Farnham Street in Omaha reports trying many headache remedies with Krause's Headache Capsules giving him the best relief. He notes others who have used them agree and mentions a price of 25 cents advertised by Matthew Broase.

Albert Heller Farnham St Omaha Krause Matthew Broase

Markets Show Slump as Investors Pause After Speculation

New York opening reports a downturn as stock prices drop amid cautious mood after speculative excess. Coal and steel declines weigh on the market while Northern Pacific nudges higher and money rates edge up. Bond trading remains active with irregular price movement and totals around 1.7 million dollars in value.

New York Atorka Tenmere Steel Feeleal Steel Company Joliet Northern Pacific Tatil

Local Pantry Prices Marker From Aged Ledger

Corrected by HU. G. Dale listing Butter Creamery dairy items including dolvy tubs and Be eggs. Also noted are Full cream cheese new stock and various produce with prices per unit or bushel such as beans onions potatoes and flour best patent.

HU. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave

Wheat Market Report From Philadelphia Directory

The report lists wheat and grain movements with a focus on No. 2 mined oats, sacks and packs, price notes, and shipments. It records large totals such as 1,100,000 pounds in sacks of wheat and 49,000 bushels of corn, with oats at 17,000 bushels and shipments of 4.00 bushels per unit. Prices and packaging details reflect a bustling farm market.

Philadelphia Be. Hugh Sladitge Weston Straighit Wye Hou New York Cinewne Dings Uystanels Ted Mpuwlite Elibekers Fulih Drosgeil Poultey

Erratic OCR fragment hints at delayed travel and weather notes

The unreadable text outlines scattered references to October events, travel, and locations such as New York and Walter, with mentions of safety, tracks, and weather. It lacks coherent facts, names, or dates to form a complete report.

Chicago Grain and Produce Weather Damages Crops

Chicago reports wet weather causing crop damage and a visible increase in concerns for grain and produce markets. Likely impacts include pricing shifts and market reevaluation as agents note adverse growing conditions.

Chicago

Fragmented Market Report Reads Like Whispered Grain Prices

A fragmented OCR summary notes wheat and corn prices with uncertain terms and numbers. It mentions grains such as corn and wheat, districts and outlets, with rough figures like 80 700.00 and traces of pork and lard references, all in unclear production market language.

Tehiane Tlineathy Elioullers

Unclear OCR Log Details From Chicago Ont Market Notes

Fragmented text lists varied livestock items, prices, and sellers with numerous misspellings. Mentions include cattle and hogs, towers, hotels, and regional terms, but specific events or coherent context are obscured by garbled OCR data. No clear outcome or dates emerge.

Unclear dairy market notes and names in folded OCR fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows dairy terms and prices plus scattered names and numbers. It mentions veals lambs and culls with a price near 3504.40, and various references to markets, lower, and shoe related items, but lacks coherent context or complete facts.

Ros Calveno

Cable & Emery Water Liberty Odds tovetabids

Fragmentary OCR text mentions routes, paths, and names with unclear meaning. Core items include references to water, liberty, bids, and several scattered proper nouns. No coherent events or outcomes are evident, making a definitive summary difficult.

Oil Market Update From Unknown Regions

Ambiguous OCR text referencing oil markets with scattered terms likely denoting regional prices. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes present. Summarization limited by unreadable source content.

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