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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1900

Page

10

Marston Sisters Join Firey Stock Company

The Misses Alma and Lilliaty Peuckett left Carbonale to join Elroy's Firey Stock Company in Scranton. Engaged for the season as specialties, they will be known as the Marston Sisters in the professional world. Local acquaintances predict a great hit as their stage experience grows.

Alma Lilliaty Peuckett Scranton Firey Stock Company Elroy Che Misses Peuckett Muaraton Sisters Marston Sisters

Bridge contract awarded for Racketbrook crossing

Councils name Nelson & Buchanan as winning bidder for the North Church Street bridge over Racketbrook at 2200 dollars. Berlin Bridge offered 2400 and Penn Bridge 2205. Contract requires completion by November.

Racketbrook North Church Street Nelson & Buchanan Company Berlin Bridge Company Penn Bridge Company

James Barrett Announces Retirement of Local Merchant

James Barrett of South Main Street declares his intention to retire from business. One of the city’s oldest merchants, his long record of fair dealing has earned him many friends and the closing of his general store will alter the surrounding streetscape.

James Barrett South Main Street

Local Movements And Social News From Town

J Sullivan and family moved from Salem avenue to Terrace street. Miss Sophia McGinnis returns to New York after visiting parents on Green street. Miss Martha Singer hosted Misses Moses and Weill of Scranton yesterday. J Val Hollenbeck back from Factoryville. Mrs John R Price of South Washington street sick with typhoid fever. Miss Martha Kase visiting friends in Moscow. George Heyson family to move to Hollenback house on Birkett street formerly E G Jones who moved to Summer Hill Cambridge county. Patrick Nolan family mourn death of twin baby. funeral this afternoon at St Rose cemetery. Dr Wheeler family due home from Afton today. Large crowd attends Mozart band open air concert at Hotel American last evening.

A. J. Sullivan Salem Avenue Terrace Street Sophia McGinnis Green Street New York Martha Singer Frances Moses Lillian Weill Scranton J. Val Hollenbeck Factoryville John R. Price South Washington Street Martha Kase Park Street Moscow George Heyson Jermyn Hollenback Birkett Street E.G. Jones Summer Till Cambridge County Patrick Nolan Pike Street St. Rose Cemetery Wheeler Afton Mozart Band Hotel American

Moosic Epworth League Presents Varied Entertainments

The Moosic Epworth League announces a series at the Moosic Methodist Church with Ada Dean performing September 6, a Coughlan lecture September 5 on Character Building, a Diamond Dust lecture October 16 by Rev. Godshall, and a Gettysburg lecture November 29 by Rev. Severson. Free-will offerings follow each event and services occur at the Presbyterian church in usual hours.

Moosic Methodist Church Ada TF. Dean J. M. Coughlan Wilkes-Barre M. &. Godshall Waverly W. Young Methodist Church J. SN. Bailey F. 5. Leach, of Chinchilla Carrie Seherhime Plamnofield N. J James Graham Casale Drexel Judson Bailey Etoom Graham Lake Shawnee

Notable Local Visits and Damaged Telephones Reported

Mr A L Smith spent Thursday at Scranton. Dr Cooper of Muhlenburg college Allentown preached two sermons at Grace church. Rev Mrs Blethen hosted Dr Cooper. Mr BR FP Shaw formerly principal visited friends. Widespread damage reported to telephones and wires at Adame store and Gouldsboro Ice com.

A. L. Smith Scranton Cooper Muhlenburg College Allentown Blethen Grace Church BR. FP. Shaw Mansfeld Adame’ Store Gouldsboro

Lehigh Cemetery Bee Supports Clean Up Efforts

A group of local youths under Mrs Adama helped weed Lehigh cemetery during a Monday bee. The gathering followed a stormy afternoon and volunteers assisted with site upkeep and refreshments as plans for an Improvement Society were discussed.

Narrow escape as child struck by streetcar in Jermyn

Beatrice Harney twelve of North Main street survived a streetcar collision. She darted into the track and was knocked to the fender but suffered only bruises. a physician said injuries were not serious. Monday planned as general holiday with many mines idle and offices limited.

Peckville Couple Wed After License Refusal

Miss Alma Woletran and Mr. George Beebe wed in Binghamton after a clerk refused a license due to Miss Woletran being an orphan and underage. They returned to Peckville for a reception at Mrs. Brown’s then plan to reside in Blakely. Labor Day hours at Peckville post office are announced with irregular times.

Alma Woletran George Beebe Binghamton Hayes Brown Matin Street Reebe Willl Blakely Peckville Post Office Lottie van Buskirk Dalton D. W. Hickey Martha Coleman Tile Coleman Eaat Branch N. Y Mabel

Democratic primaries held for Fourth district delegates

In Olyphant the Democratic primaries to elect delegates to the Fourth legislative district convention were set for this afternoon between 4 and 6. funeral attendance noted for Father MacGoldrick in Scranton. Local items include social visits, deaths, and church society programs.

Fourth Legislative District

Railroads announce fair tickets to Toronto with return limit

Lehigh Valley offers round trip tickets for the Industrial Fair in Toronto priced at $9.03 via all rail or $8.45 with fall and steamer from Lewiston. Return valid through September 6 on most trains except the Black Diamond Express, with Niagara Falls layover allowed. Consult local ticket agents for details.

Toronto Lewiston Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents Scranton Philadelphia New York White Haven Tainteton Pottariite Fee Hethlehen Haston Reading Harrlalwre H. Kn Tunklangock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva DBL Hustate Cortland Street New Yar Cortland Stret New Aa W. Nonnemacher Bethlehem Wator Ticketa Pullman Lackawanna Avenue

Excursion to Saratoga Springs for Floral Fete Parade

A rail excursion to Saratoga Springs for the Grand Floral Fete and Parade is advertised with $4.00 adult and 2.00 child fares at Delaware and Hudson stations. Tickets are valid on trains 1 and 3, with return by September 8 and a three day extension for $1.00 at the agent in Saratoga.

Saratoga Springs Delaware and Hudson Railroad Saratore

Excursion to Niagara Falls and Lake Poyntelle Offered

The N. Y. Ontario and Western Railway will run a Labor Day excursion to Niagara Falls and return with a round trip fare. Tickets valid Sept 1 and 2, with return by Sept 5. Also an excursion to Lake Pointelle on Sunday Sept 2 from Scranton at 830 a.m. and 410 p.m. Fare from Scranton to Lake Pointelle and back listed as one dollar.

W. Railway Company Niagara Falls New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Lake Poyntelle Pennsylvania Scranton

Classifieds Advertise Rentals and Estate Notice

The People's Exchange offers low cost advertisements for rent real estate or sales with six insertions for five cents a word and free situations wanted. Also notices of estate administration announce letters issued and invite claims or debts for Gore W. Sculagh estate with administrators Tassaw J. Schilager and Jacob Mulageil and legal counsel Welles and Torkey.

Benet of All Gore W. Sculagh Scranton Alperu

Taylorville Social News and Health Notes

A group of local youths and Archibald Mine residents rode in a straw wagon tour through the central city and gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henjurin Pern where lanterns lit the lawn and music by local performers enhanced the evening. The Taylorville board of health reports monthly disease tallies and stresses pastor and doctor reporting of marriages and births. the Willing Workers plan a Labor Day event in Atherton's park and the local Odd Fellows lodge meets tonight.

Archibald Mine Gertrude Watkins Foreman W. B. Thornton Charles Olver H. E. Harris W. H. Thomas Libby Jones Misa Lulu George Douse B. FP. Fern Samuel Pinnock Susie Harris Edith Annie Maud Davenport Mary van Buskirk Laura Fern John Thomas Fern W. H. van Buskirk John Davenport George Davenport Edward James W. WH. Davis John Albright New York HW. J. Daniels Taylor Board of Health W. B. Owens H. J. Daniels J. W. Houser Walter James W. H. Olmstead W. D. Thomas Drugelat Alfred Davis Forest City Drugelst Joseph Davis Main Street Edward Harris Massachusetts Mount Merman College Taylorville Lodge Order of

Women and veterans notes from Wyoming County

The Women s Christian Temperance union met at Mrs Henry George s home on Thursday afternoon. Miss Florence Yeager of Scranton is visiting friends and relatives here. Co B Vaughan attended the Wyoming County Veterans association reunion at Tunkhannock on Thursday. Mrs Margaret Wardell plans a few days with her daughter in Catawba. Mrs Shelp has returned after visiting her daughter in Daleville. Guy Swarts is home after a visit with friends in Scranton. Miss Lou Kennedy returned to Stroudsburg after summering with relatives here. Mrs Maud Snyder and daughter Erina of Peckville guest here. Mrs Moves Doyle injured herself falling from an apple tree. Miss Verna Megargle of Sterling visited Miss Lizzie Harnison this week. Mrs J M Nonek and son Frank left for Stroudsburg. Mr John Lyman and daughter Meryl of Scranton spent Sunday with his father M A Lyman. Mrs Potere and daughter Grace and son Ernest return after weeks at Hotel Dixon to Hoboken. Mrs Prentice mother of Rev G H Prentice has been ill at the parsonage. Miss Sarah Dinner of Scranton is guest of Mr and Mrs Hyman Lon ster. Merwe Janet Decker of Pleasant Valley and Mr Saddler spent Friday with Mrs William Decker. Mrs H S Watts and children visited friends at Daleville yesterday. Jesse Gardner returned home after several days with Rev S G Snowden at Nichols NY. Co F Vaughan has been appointed portmaster.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Henry George Florence Yeager Scranton Co. B. Vaughan Wyoming County Veterans’ Association Tunkhannock Margaret Wardell Catawbra Airs Shelp Webster Daleville Guy Swarts Frank Stroudsburg John Lyman Meryl M. A. Lyman Sarah Dinner Hyman Lonster Merwe Janet Decker Pleasant Valley Mr. Saddler William Decker H. S. Watts Jesse Gardner G. Snowden Nichols, N. Y. CO Vauehn

Local Gossip Notes From Jessup and Vicinity

JESS. P. Jesse Johnson of Dolph mine was injured Thursday by a kick from a mule. Mike Margaret Hil of Myde Park returns after a week at the Mt Vernon hotel. Mise Katie Canniff of Olyphant visits relatives. Alert Base Ball club reorganized and will meet county teams on Jessup rounds. William Ward and others from Priceburg called in town. Public schools of Winton borough set to reopen Monday September 4. Annie McAndrew of Winton and Miss McHugh of Scranton were callers. Local youth plan a drive to Chapman Lake on Sunday.

Jesse Johnson Dolph Mike Margearet Hil Myde Park Mt. Vernon Mise Katie Canniff Olyphant William Ward William Fitzpatrick Maym Cavanaugh Priceburg Michael Coleman Scranton Winton Annie McAndrew McHugh Chapman Lake

Beranton area travel and local business directory entry

A cluttered OCR page lists physicians, attorneys, printers, and services in Beranton PA and local transit details. It mentions the Lackawanna School, orchestra advertising, a New York to Ohio railway timetable, and several shop and agent references with multiple street addresses.

Baseball score updates from multiple cities and games

A fragmented report lists results from games in Boston New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago and other cities. It includes umpire notes and batter details with several partial scores such as Chicago vs Cincinnati and Milwaukee vs Indianapolis with varying outcomes.

Sealed Proposals For Scranton Public Works Fall Short

Sealed proposals are due at the City Clerk of Scranton Pennsylvania until 7 00 p m on a Thursday in September 1906 to construct the Nineteenth District Main Sewer with fixtures and appliances. Bidders must include a 1500 dollar certified check as a guarantee to execute if awarded, or forfeit if not signed. The City Engineer estimates the cost at 104000 dollars. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Scranton Lavelle City Clwek Sorinton Delaware Street Sandenon Avenue Dickson Avenue

Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Global Sales Record

An old advertisement extols Winslow’s soothing syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by RE wire and consumed worldwide for pain and diarrhea relief. The copy touts its universal appeal and lists a 25 coin price while noting no substitute for the product.

Aulay Grogan Jek Winslow

Peculiar Plea Amid Turbulent Accusations And Twinned Truths

A fragmented item reports a man named Cigue-Rigas facing accusations of hatred toward two wives. The reference hints at a controversial plea and mentions a claimed twin birth, casting doubt on the veracity of the defense. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.

Cigue—Rigas Tipline

Toronto and rivals tally mixed scores in regional play

A fragmented summary lists cities including Toronto Ayzacune and Montreal Worcester with various scores and percentages such as 10 4 9 7 3 2 describing a regional sports card with no clear game context.

Toronto Ayzacune Montreal Worcester Spaingfield Frovidence Hartford

A Conflict of Authority in Office

A comical exchange shows an office boy outside seeking access to the junior partner who is not available. The junior partner owes the boy £5, while Jens partner mentions owing £10. The scene highlights petty office debts and authority dynamics.

Mr. Mutts

Railroad timetable note for Erie and Wyoming Valley

Interpreted snippet shows May 28 timetable details for trains to Hawley and Scranton with numbers 3, 4, 8 and 7 83 am. Mentions Sunday trips and connections on Erie railroad lines. Specific times are garbled but indicate through routes to Hawley and points on the Erie system.

Hawley Peinte Erie Railroad

Scranton News Stand Listed in Odd Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Bros. 405 Apruce and Soslinden street location in Scranton with an unclear reference to a Wilkes-Barre Herald item and possible phrase Hein Sad. No clear events, dates, or distinct entities emerge.

Scranton Bros Spruce Street Wilkes Barre

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