George Schafer Dies at 71 in Carbondale
George Schafer dies at his home 27 South Main Street Carbondale aged 68 with funeral set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm Rev Charles Lee to officiate He was born July 1 1857 and lived in the city never married survived by parents Mr and Mrs Georg Schafer two sisters Bimmen and Frances a member of Knights of Pythias Cigarmakers Union and First Presbyterian church He was a noted musician with the Mozart band and orchestra Cause of death listed as liver failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George & Schafer
South Main Street
Schafer
Seventh Avenue
Tieorme Schofer
Bimmen
Frances
Knights of Pythias
Cigarfrakers’ Union
First
Proebsterian Church
Charles Lee
My. Schafer
Mosart Band
Italian youths held after alley shooting injures boy
John Furgio and a companion faced $500 bail at Alderman Jones's office after a Sunday quarrel between Italians of Electric alley and lads from Dundas street led to a shooting of nine year old John McGowan in the leg. The bullet was removed and the boy's condition is not critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Furgio
Alderman Jones
John McGowan
Electric Alley
Dundas Street
City Council Approves Traction Gauge Narrowing Ordinance
In a special evening session the council passed the final ordinance narrowing the traction company's gauge. A denunciation and petition were heard, but documents balanced. five members Sweiger Nealon Battle Eaton Thompson voted yes while Mannion abstained. The change will allow service between this city and Sevanton once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Messrs
Sweiger
Nealon
Battle
Eaton
Thompson
Mannion
Sevanton
Miner Patrick Walsh Dies After Coalbrook Mine Collapse
Patrick Walsh sustained fatal injuries in the Coalbrook mine yesterday morning. A rock fall pinned him a mile from the opening. His brother William summoned help as ten men worked to extricate him. He died en route to hospital with Rev. W. A. Nealon at his side. Walsh, born in Ireland in 1861, is survived by his mother and brothers William and Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
Coalbrook
Elis
William
W. A. Nealon
Ireland
Michael
Local Gossip From Honesdale Area Rail Line
Conductor V A Swingle runs on the Honesdale branch. Mr and Mrs John Vannon moved to Scranton and Mr Vannon found work at Dickson Manufacturing. Bertha and Helen Powell visited Myo and Mrs C J Spencer and returned to Scranton yesterday. The Prices and Mrs Walter Cary of Park Street visit Port Jervis friends. Miss Julie Gerrity of Bellevue Hospital, N Y visits her parents here. Miss Grace Bilgue is a guest in town. Marneam was in Waverly yesterday. Mrs Stephen Kagler hosted Sunday school tea with many attendees. Joe Delaware and Hudson Trummann Mr Oliver of Gilbert Street injured from a fall off a team at Olyphant yesterday.
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V. A. Swingle
Honesdale
John Vannon
Scranton
Vannon
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Bertha
Helen Powell
Myo
C. J. Spencer
Mra
Price
Walter Cary
Park Street
Port Jarvie
Julie Gerrity
Bellevue Hosital
N. Y
Grace Bilgue
Wiy
Marneam
Waverly
Stephen Kagler
Ave-Nue
Eet Krake
Kiristein Anderson
Cars Vie Hughes
Mabel Vincwnt
Flora Kraig
Gertie Wid Lea Pape
Alpha
Lillian Arnold
Maud Higgs
Evelyn Nate
Anna Waite
Masters Guy Chapman
Eugen Votnes
Orin Ka
Atidarl Guage
Delaware and Hudson
Jermyn
Buehwick
T. i, Griffiths
Job William
John W. Jones
Samuel Waters
Bray
Hogue
David Harrick
Second Stree
Will Mellow
Delewire and Hudson
Mrr. Mellon
de. J. S. Graves
Michael Lally
Anthony Lally
Mayfield
PF EB. Timlin
A& Scranton
Lille
Myr
Mire
FE. J. Dawe
Third Street
Burgess Willman
Buffalo
Dave Alrs
George Blake
Samuel Watere
James Mey
James Vine
Plakely
George Pruner
Presbyterian Church
Peckyithy
Atlantic City
Horace Weston
New York City
Oper
W. J. Silverstone
Edgar
Honesdale Friends
San Ino
Joseph Crandall
Weasley Gardner
Perry
W. H H. Stone
Binghamton
Chicago
Galesburg
A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed Cough Remedy
An advert promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief from irritation of the nasal membrane and throat and notes availability from Matthews Bros and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ott
Drweeiete
Matthews Bros
Forty Hours devotion at St Patrick's church
The article describes a Forty Hours devotion at St Patrick's church in Olyphant with a solemn high mass and large evening attendance. Father Gregory, a missionary from Dhmoere, delivered an engaging sermon. Devotions continue through tomorrow morning and a Halloween social is planned for Callender's hall Scott Avenue hosted by the Willing Workers. Mr and Mrs OH Wheeler of Scranton visit the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
Welock
Gregory
Dhtmoere
Binkely
Ehurch
Callender's
Scott Avenue
and Mirell OH Wheeler
Fcranton
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Meetings
Mrs M B Hull presides in Blakely with no public school this week due to illness. Mrs James Brown of Albany visits guest of Mrs William Mahon. Miss Ella Swartz of Carbon Jale visits Mary O'Brien. Mrs J A Schultz and children with Mrs Larry Levy return from New York. Miss Mace Loftus of Uniondale visits sister Mrs James Trev. J M Smilnulter of Hock Lake helps at Forty Hours devotion in St Patrick's. Excolloier Home company to meet Friday night. Frank Daniels of Naiteoke visits town. Mr and Mrs W A Spear of Maston spend week with local friends. Mr Houghton of Dunmore calls in town. Miss Mabel Coolbaugh of Wisken Parre visits Jennie Patten. Mr and Mrs John Keene of tay lor visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per. BE
J. Houghton
Dunmore
Mabel Coolbaugh
Wisken- Parre
Jennie Patten
John Keene
Taylor
Jermyn and Mayfield Rail Plans and Local News
A Jer myn and Mayfield item notes the old gravity road near town to be reopened and widened to standard gauge as Delaware and Hudson considers a short line to Honesdale. It covers a Welsh visitor’s surprise party for Elizabeth Davis, two mine accidents, horse thefts pleas and jail terms, local illnesses, crimes, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Davis
Miss Laura Rogers Guest at Miss Marie Crandall's
Miss Laura Rogers, guest of Miss Marie Crandall for the past few weeks, remains in residence during her visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rogers
Marie Crandall
Theatrical Review of Zax at Lyceum Stirs Crowd
The Lyceum audience praised Zax as a New York success with Mabel Howard delivering the pivotal fourth act scene that outshines Mrs. Leslie Carter. The drama follows Zara the vaudeville singer whose illicit love leads to jealousy and confrontation with the married man’s family, with Howard’s fiery finale earning rare triumph amid mixed earlier scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
David Belaste
Zax
New York
W& Last
Leslie Carter
Uwimitt
Mabel Howard
Zara
Nowhle
Turtle Jeaiousy
Enim
Shy
Elle
Mise Boward
Amateur Theatre Notes in Chester Be Vionde Company Review
A mixed theatre summary covers the Chester Be Vionde company opening with Ten Ton Door and Shadows bill, praising scenic effects and performances by Cheater De Vonie and Miss Emily Lascelles. Akimoto’s troupe, Mamie Kennington, and George Cunningham receive positive mentions. The Miss New York Jr. company plays Gaiety, with its evolving lineup and a final critique of Uncle Josuhe’s visit to Coney Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Academy of Muely
Chester Be Vionde
Cheater de Vonie
Esmy
Academy
Emily Lascelles
Miss New York, Jr
Akimoto
Royal Japanee
Seven In Timber
Mamie Kenington
George Cunningham
Josuhe
Coney Island
New York
Local Classifieds Promote Architects and Services in Scranton
The People’s Exchange lists numerous local ads for architects, attorneys, doctors, and businesses. Prominent listings include Edwards and Davie Architects, J J Lacey Sons, Frank Pyle Attorney, Jessup & Jessup Attorneys, Dr. Lavrache and Dr. Freas, Wm. Lamoreaux Veterinary, and Brigger’s Scranton House.
The Rising Generation at Lyceum Theatre Tonight
A comedy hit The Rising Generation offers hours of laughter at the Lyceum Theatre this evening. Martin McShane stars with a strong supporting troupe, enhanced by a fine Beanery display and lavish costumes. George Felix and Lydia Birry perform the vaudeville sketch The Vaudeville Craze between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Martin McShane
Ciorge Felix
Lydia Birry
Rea
Arte
Drawing for organ and bookcase at Co-opera hall postponed
A notice announces the drawing for an organ and a bookcase at Co op era hall originally set for September 26 is moved to October 1 due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Do
Co-operais Hall
Gillette to Stage Sherlock Holmes at Lyceum
William Gillette will star as Sherlock Holmes in a four act dramatization at the Lyceum on November 1 and 2. The production, adapted with A Conan Doyle and a new plot line involving Miss Faulkner, features a 20 member company under manager Charles Frohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
William Collette
Sherlock Holmes
A. Conan Dole
Gillette
Detective
Miss Faulkner
Charles Frohman
Mrs Anderson's Baby and the Favorite Prescription
The letter from Mrs H C Anderson of South Britain Connecticut praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for aiding fertility and recovery after childbirth. She recounts a June pregnancy, a February birth, quick labor, and a thriving three-week-old daughter. The ad warns against nonphysician advice and offers a free copy of the Common Sense Medical Adviser with one-cent stamp requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. V. Pierce
Dr. Vierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Ourly
R, V, Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
SITUATIONS WANTED ITEMS AND REQUESTS
Classified notice page listing several help wanted and personal services items. Includes experience bookkeeper seeking small salary with references, washer and ironing by day, and caretaker and housekeeper positions. Provides partial addresses and names, with brief qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Scarcity of Services Noted in Quincy Advert
Fragmentary OCR notes list services including scalp treatment shampooing facial massage manicure and chiropody in Quincy. The terse lines mention I T Keller and various beauty and health offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T Keller
Quincy
Exhibition at Morgan store tonight in Peckville
Mrs. 6 1 Thomas visits relatives at Avora. An exhibition will be held at the Morgan store building tonight. Our teachers attend an institute in Scranton. Willan Gone and Arthur Thompson leave for a Wayne county dive hunt this evening. Closing night of the town exhibition at the Presbyterian church. Program includes piano solos by Myers and Miss Stairs, recitations by Beatrice Morrin and others, piano duets, and a variety of vocal numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Avora
Morgan
Adout
Scranton
Willan
Arthur Thompson
Wayne County
Toan
Presbyterian Hurea
Myers
W. W. Watkins
Beatrice Morrin
Mise Pech
Mr. Benjamiin
F. Jones
Moxers
Benjamin and
Hawley
Heatrice Morrk
Miss Stairs
Railroad Time Tabs for Monday June 6 1890 Scranton to New York
Time tables show departures from Scranton to Easton Trenton Philadelphia and south with connections to Buffalo Niagara Falls and western points. Notes list multiple lines, intermediate stops, and express and evening accommodations. pocket timetables available from M. J. Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot.
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Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Toby
Linghamton
Onwego
Elmr
Corning
Hath
Nantheoke
Pimouth
Por Kingston
M. Pillman
M. J. Smith
Ucket Amos
New York Rail Timetable From Scranton and Nearby Cities
Train timetable lists departures from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown and Wilkes Barre with morning and afternoon departures on Sundays and weekdays. Through tickets available and connections to Mountaintop Ant Town and Bethlehem warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty Street
N. T
South Perrys
Whitehall Street
Anthnette
Scranton
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Easton
Stethlehem
Alletutaewn
Mieke
White Haven
Pittwton
Wilkes-Borte
Bundaye
Sat
Train Schedules and Fares Across Multiple Routes
A dense listing of rail routes with origins such as Albany and Scranton extending to towns like Montreal and Box ton. Fares, times, and connections noted for Sunday trains, with rates and onward connections to points across the United States and Canada. Names include W Burdock and Croeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allwins
Bitkitown
Montreal
Boxton
New England
Thrains Leave Scranton for New York and Westbound Routes
A long transit notice lists trains departing Scranton and connecting points to New York and western cities. It details schedules, stations, connections like the Diamond Express, and major conductors and agents, with emphasis on Sunday operations and limited service notes.
Fragmentary note on trains and percentages in transit
A garbled OCR fragment mentions trains to New York and Berneton with a percent value and times. Details are unreadable but reference transit, intermediate points, and evening arrivals.
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Carbondale
Geroge Schafer
Olyphant
Jermyn and Mayfield
T T. Bamyple
Bample
Washington
Agnew
Matthews Ros
Ant
Clark
Epeotsl
Beranton Tribune
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago St
Lola
Boston
Bale
Sovereign Remedy Co
Arch St
Zaza
Joomen
Geeme
Frohman
People’s Exchange
Adams Avenue
Smith
Board of Trade
North Seventh Street
Madison Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
North Main Street
Taylor, Frank Wry
J. B. Ferry Mix
Cincinnati, O
Merchants On Co
Cleveland
Penman
Addrese C. M. Co
Baker
Scheuer
Tron
Brook Street
Setler
Kieley
W. With Street
Tribune Ofee
M. H. Holgate
Commonwealth Building
Pine Street
J. K., Box Sr. Berenton P.O
Edward Hh, Davie
Connell Bullring
Kcranton
Bi. Walter
Washington Avenue
T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects
National Bank
OG Lyman
Prisere
Cor
Wyoming
Mal
TL F Reynolds
P.O
Lavrach
Wyoming Ave
Bnover
Coal Exchange
Flk Cape
Pranklin Avenue
Raten Reneonplle
Richard . Bourke
A+LAW
W-D
Lackawanni Avenue
Gener Law Busititwa
JW. Browning
Hoome
Xermity Meare Building
Wraoaslyingtet Avenwe
Bporuce Shreet
M J. Donahoe
Oftees
Mentas Pine
Pranker
Poyle
Rower
Jessup A
Jessup
James W. Oakford
Reeman
Gil
James J. H. Hamilton
Edward W. Thayer
Roots
Meratutti
CR. Pitchor
Scranten
Patterson & Wildon
Traders National Bank
Buillime
Comagys
Phundtadinves
A. W. Berthole
Mears Building
Mary A. Stitephero
Tindenstebor
W. F. Allen
North
LF. M. Gates
Antisis Board of Temi Buildine
Madtans Verne
Co. LL. Freas
W. Lamoreave
Ofrrice
Washington Oevenue
Rewistence
Mulberry
Bronte Yeines
Bynes
Heart Kidness
Wurmary Ore Kinsa Spectiiis
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
Sfefos
Nursvervinen
North Main
State Telephone
Kvuettion
Lackawanna Avenue
Reuniton
Battrer
Wyoming Avenue
Megarger Brothers
Poole
Main Avenue
Blake's Drive
Cortier Adama and Mulberry
Wiso
Tlowise Shoeemiker
Adams Jivonte
Jewel
Mi Spruce Alreok
Aleo
Saiias
Genesee Street
Syracuse
Mrs. Anderson
LEGAL
Consolidated Water Supply Coe
Carbormdile
Lake
Consolidated Water Supply Co
Tijd Consolidated Water Supply
Walter Frick
Rituation WA
Rituat
Picaer
Addroe
Ciardener
Ion
Perfec Ing
Uber
HYAN
SF Waehleiton Avenue
Peckville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Orn
Risburg
Tiaore
Wood
Gen'l
Pass
Hutcuineor
Manaver
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Delaware and Madson
Arbondale
Tom
Albany
Baratera
Montreat
Korten
New Fingland Paints
P.m
Poet Akties Hsws
Eh Lasie Visitey Ut
Westert Pointy
Lough Vetley
Weenie
Croomdale Il
I Va
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mitlakiphia
Sandys
B&h
Bas
Eleatetan
Batermiedtnee
Rochester
Uftgla Nitepre
Cileweo
Oarlor
Wilkes-Hatre
Puffle
Sueyineton
Joell Ih
Wilrer
Bupt
Nonnemacher
Seranten
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Boot
Bernjon
Intermwliate Point
Jere
Valit
Abso
Berncton
Schawnton Diviston
North Bound
Adsl
Hancowk Starlight
Preston A
Winwood Poyutelle Tso Plewaut M Wniindale
Carboni Witte Firth Moyfirld
Archibald Gratow
Perkyille Ly Pliwnt
Priceoure
Bronp Providence York Pian Fcranton Wes
Erte
Bae Ge
Thali
Ontario
Wagner Guile
Chang Fa
T. Filterets
Tie
Pass Au
Franklin
Relnman Broo
Spruce
Linsden
Norton
Schuteer
Spruce Street
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