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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
7
In Lackawanna County Carbondale opening of the high school leads to a clash as Professor Bryden arrives to fulfill his contract while Professor Lesher acts as principal. A peace breach warrant is issued and Bryden is arrested, with Lesher now in charge for the initial session.
Shafer of Scranton captured the honor in the Carbondale cup contest at the Labor Day tennis tournament. Rutherford defeated Russ 6-5, 6-5 in prelims and beat Morsa 6-4, 1-6, 8-6. Aitken beat Lathrope 6-5, 6-4. Shafer defeated Crane 6-2, 6-5 and then 6-1, 6-0 to stay in the lead. The Carbondale Tennis Club holds the cup and requires two wins for possession. Next Labor Day Shafer will again vie for the cup.
Rev D L Davis former Congregational pastor of this city collapsed at the home of Mr and Mrs Griffith Morgan on Terrace street while calling yesterday He intended to preach at the Congregational church last night but was unable to do so Doctors noted epilepsy symptoms but no history was available and the doctor said the condition might be less serious
Fr Brifford noted. Isabelle Maxwell involved in a matter at J E Morgans store in New York City. Miss Grace Simrell of Clark Avenue returned from Susquehanna County. Miss Rose Clifford of Cottage Street visits Scranton and Dunmore friends. Mrs Samuel Hamanison Karl of Newark NJ visiting Carbondale friends. Minerva McLaughlin of Jermyn recovering after operation at Dr Wheeler’s hospital. Val Hollenbeck and Isaac Singer in Honesdale. F G Brown and family home from Elk Lake after a fall injuring hip and head. Ray Gillespie to return to New York City from aunt Mrs C P Rose. Routine note on sprains and Chamberlains Pain Form: cures in days. Palm Balm sells by druggists and Matthews Brow.
Olyphant crews remove poles and tracks on Lackawanna and Delaware streets after years of abandonment due to crossing issues with Delaware and Hudson. Eddy Creek colliery resumes operations after months of closure with repairs and higher coal output expected. Various residents travel to Norwich, Philadelphia, and Wyoming, with several visits and appointments noted.
Former Jermyn resident David Roberte died yesterday from a rock fall at the Diamond Mine Tripp slope of the Lackawanna company. He was a Knight of the Mystic Chain and will be buried in Jermyn. funeral likely Thursday. Timlin celebrates renomination as Fourth district representative. A Mayfield child was injured after being run over by a horse team. Glenwood cager dislocates shoulder while moving carts. Several locals visit relatives and attend fairs and schools. Epworth League cabinet meeting and St. Catherine's church observance draw large crowds. Mayfield and Jermyn residents attend events. borough council in Mayfield to reconvene tonight.
Invitations announce the upcoming marriage of Miss Efe D Curtis to Mr Harry G Trob eris on Wednesday evening September 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Peters of Academy Street. Great Sachem A A Ayres leaves to visit tribes at Harrisburg Reading Altoona and Johnstown. Mrs Mason Pickering says Mr and Mrs S H Griggs have returned from Wyoming County.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet this afternoon at 2:50 at the home of Mrs. George. Miss Hattie Noble of Scranton spent Sunday with Miss Alice Barden. Allan Phillips of Scranton plans a few days at H. Frischkorn's home. Pearl Rafferty of Scranton is ill at Tr. Lehentke's. The public schools in the township open today and Flantey Bortres will speak at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church in West Scranton this evening. Mr. Peek of Syracuse and Mrs. Levy are also mentioned.
A promotional pamphlet by Mariani & Co. of New York 62 W 15th extols Marlini Wine as universally endorsed by emperors princes and cardinals. It promises postpaid details to anyone who writes for the book of endorsements.
Russell O Hara receives surprise farewell at his mother Mrs Richard Y Hore home before leaving for Philadelphia. Atherton grove Methodist picnic set for tomorrow with Willing Workers aiding arrangements and Taylor Silver Cornet band performing. Miss Edith Watkins wins first prize at the eisteddfod in Hyde Park on Labor Day. Local residents Misses Flossie and Blanche Banfield and Miss Warwick attend Peckville social events.
John W. Jenkins aged 62 a well known Welsh resident of Pittston died at his home after a long battle with miners asthma. He was active in Welsh societies and a member of Truth ward council. Funeral arrangements follow in today. The era also notes local school control debates and a public incident involving new arithmetic and vertical writing rules. A series of mine disturbances and a railroad fire near Plainville affected the region.
Forest City residents joined Labor Day events in Carbondale Scranton and Lake Loader while a large crowd attended Father Mealey Church's festival in White's Valley. The town prepares for a bridge project opposite Ontario and Western avenues with community meetings and river watch efforts. Uniondale agent Harry Morgan was town guest along with George Hughes of Carbondale.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad lists fair travel options from Scranton with round trips and sale dates in September. Tickets are limited for return passage by specific dates and are not valid on the Black Diamond Express.
Lackawanna railroad agents announce sale of special excursion tickets at the rate of fare and one third with a minimum charge of two cents. Children aged five to eleven pay half the adult rate.
Special to the Scranton Trilane reports a September village update with school resignations, local accidents, field damages, and a company reunion. The piece covers sports results, community events, and residents moving or visiting, including Lillian Baldwin visiting from New York and Amanda Stott leaving for Scranton.
Local notes from Hatton detail visits, family events, births, school openings, and community happenings. Names include Edna Posnie, Hattie Alwirth, Kate Quintin, and Miss Low Brann visiting from New Jersey, with updates on travel, schooling, and social visits. A September fair, church services, and a birthday surprise for Walter Maynard are mentioned.
The King Dyamwdle company impressed a crowded audience at the Academe with The Cherry Plower as Lawrence Grattan led as Navarre and Archie Firkione as Colonel Dail. Katharine Standigh and Kilto Marble drew praise for their roles, with strong ensemble work from Freel Portest George Nowe Lotta Emmons and Helen Lee. A humorous specialty by St Clair and Lorree excited the crowd. The afternoon show offered Taut and The Power of the Press benefited on Monday evening. Quo Vedi and The Ameer with Frank Bontele and court company are slated for upcoming performances, delivering a warm city welcome last year.
The People's Exchange offers a popular clearing house for rental listings, real estate sales, exchanges, or job situations. Ads cost one cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word. situations wanted are free. For rent: 4 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, with four doors, elevator, and high quality accommodations.
A jumble of old notices lists mortgages for sale and securities for wine at face value. Advertisements seek positions from a physician to a butcher and a lawyer to a typist alongside hotel and carriage services and a moving table of trains.
A lost open face gold watch for a lady has not been recovered. The finder is asked to return it to Mie Elly Urbwek of St Sently frowley avenue Hewarid for rightful possession.
Fragmented play details show Philadelphia New York Boston Brooklyn games with batteries, umpires, and multiple players named Hoblieon Hobart etc. The garbled text lists Hatteries and various pitchers or catchers across venues, including Taube, Snyder, Kahoe, and Doolittle in an unclear schedule.
A compiled list shows Chicago defeating Detroit 4 to 1, Buffalo routing Milwaukee 6 to 2, Minneapolis earning 5 at one gate and 2 at another in losses, Indianapolis beating Kansas City 8 to 0, and Cleveland edging Milwaukee 1 to 0 in a rough sequence of results with some OCR errors present.
Fragmentary report lists Toronto 4 Montreal 1 with a wound game note. Other lines show Hartford 18 Springfield 7 and a Syracuse 2 Providence 4 Worcester reference, but full details are missing.
Train schedules outline Lehigh Valley Railroad routes from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and intermediate towns via D H R and other lines. The notice lists departure times connections through White Haven Hazleton and Pocono regions with multiple exress and local services to Easton Reading Harrisburg Towanda Elmira Rochester Niagara Falls Chicago and western points. Tickets and reservations available at Pocono venues and South Bethlehem offices.
A heavily garbled OCR item outlines train connections and schedules for the New York Ontario and Western Railroad. It mentions trains from Carbondate Scranton and Cortlandtville with arrival and departure times around 6 to 7 a.m and 7 p.m. It notes connections to points along the line and advises consulting ticket agents J. C. Anderson and Geo. Pam Agt for further information.
Riseot May 28 1000 shows train lve Sorento for Tawley Lake Ariel and Intermediate points No 4% amiko No 6 B20 p.m. No 7a pe Sindee trains at 6.00 a.m. and 2 00 p.m. Train No. and No connect at Mawley for points on Exie satlnvart.
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