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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1899

Page

10

Hamilton Takes Over Motel Anthracite in Carbondale

Pierrepont Hamilton of Scranton closed negotiations to acquire Motel Anthracite with L. D. Diroux joining him briefly from New York. The deal lengthened to April 1 and will convert space once occupied by Ditehbhurns Howe into a lunch room. Sixth managerial change at the property.

TL. Pierrepont Hamilton Scranton Hamilton Meir SS Nichola Hotel New York L. D. Diroux

William Harmie Arrested in Cleat Theft Case

William Harmie, an American House porter, was brought before Alderman Jones after allegedly stealing nine cleats from a room and attempting to sell them. Officer Huddy made the arrest. Harmie, about 21, formerly in Scranton and Jamestown, NY, and living in Cleveland, claims the incident occurred three weeks after arriving in town.

William Harmie Jones Huddy Parris Cleveland Scranton Jamestown N.Y

Local notes of visits births and travels from Old City to Syracuse

Misse Alice Ward of Old City returns home after visiting Mise Nelle Unlinehs of Eprint street. Mrs Helen A Mitchell visited in Wilkes-Barre. A son born to Tr and Mre Dethaw of Weoming Street. Arthur Stanton, formerly Kinback Bros, accepts a job in Erie millroad yard. Mrs A Niles entertains guests. Miss Joennie Purple hosting Mike Pearl Church of Susquehanna. Levi Patterson and John Simpson arrived from Onwero after attending the fair. Patterson lost and recovered $150 and papers. Pov Fowler visited Forest City. Dugenn building on South Main Street to host George Coudhambon's planned confectionery, Raymond Mockenberry to study in Syracuse next week. No Trinity church service due to rector absence. Miss Minn Dilts stays in Hernolteville two weeks visiting her mother. Joeme Tilow left for St Michael's College Toronto. Columbia's new tenure making progress in learning their new method. Toronite excursionists report crowded rooms and hotel shortages. Feil township serial opens Monday.

Alice Ward Old City Mise Nelle Unlinehs Eprint Street Mies Helen A. Mitchell Joennie Purple Mike Pearl Church Susquehanna Margaret O'Boyle Levi Patterson John Simpson Onwero Patterson Pov Fowler Hue George Coudhambon Raymond Mockenberry Ashbury Park Syracuse Trinity Shurch Secourt Mies Minn Dilts Hernolteville Tacopl Nooselor Pind Jomee Tilow St. Michael’s College Toronto Columbia Tenu Ie Willy Feil Township

Cure for Chronic Diarrhoea Credited to Remedy

A testimonial from J. C. Gibbs and L. Shaver of Fincastle Virginia says twelve years of chronic diarrhoea ended after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Both farmers state three and one bottles respectively cured them. The notices credit a local druggist W. E Casper and Matthews Bros as supplier.

Chamberlain's J. C. Gibbs Fincastle

Local Clam Bake Promises Notable Fall Lyceum Lineup

Ill resident Sexton Frank Chivers hosts a gathering on Privpoet street as Irwin Pelter and town hosts prepare a grand clam bake. The Star entertainment series led by Kerstone Koreau presents Chelston Ladies Quartette Edwin Weeks November events and February shows feature Sadie Kiser and Dougloes the magician in a Lyceum lineup.

Sexton Frank Chivers Privpoet Street Mia Irwin Pelter New Tevitain Conn George Moone Lell Place Hove Star Kerstone Laereum Koreau Wikee Burre Lyceum

Pot Tack with a Poot Offered for Five Attractions

Edmund Vance Cook presents humor and wit as Dil Nye jr. Arrangements with the bureau sell congon tickets wool for five attractions at one dollar. Single admission is 25 cents. Tickets available from Messrs Johns, Stopkine, Treverton, Frgelish, and others.

So Meine Baet Edmund Vance Cook Dil Nye, Jr Bureau Mie Johns Mire Stopkine Georke Treverton Mr FE Suingie Mand Treverton Joe Prgelish

Firemen's Picnic and Birthday Party Disturbance at Breaker

Crystal Fire company plans a pie and clam bake in Maple Grove next Thursday with a 7 pm parade featuring out of town participants. Citizens and Mayfield bands will perform and an expert clam baker from Scranton will prepare the clams. Pearl and Ruby Caley of West Mayfield celebrated their 14th birthday with friends yesterday afternoon. A child of Mrs. James Merritt in Mayfield injured a foot by stepping on broken glass and required a doctor. The Delaware and Hudson breaker operated half a day for machinery changes and may resume full operations today. Mayfield council meets Monday. borough council holds session tonight. A party of twenty Wandling men will visit Mayfield for a reciprocal match with Jer mine players. Local players train in spare time and anticipate defeating the visitors HT) 8, with a traveling rep for Miller P. Ryley & Company. Mrs. Roe Baker and children of Duryea visiting relatives. Delaware and Hudson volunteers may be paid tomorrow.

Crystal Fire Company Maple Grove Mayfield Scrantha Pearl Ruby Caley Weat Mayflield James Merritt Delaware and Hudson Mayfield Council Mra Archie Martin Wallaville Wandling Jermyn Mille P. Ryley & Company New York Wits Mre Baker Duryea Delaware and Hudson Volltory

Taylor Postoffice Notices and Local Happenings

Advertised letters uncalled for at the Taylor post office for Sept 1. People call for names with dates and stay advertised in The Tribune. Local events include Archbald Mines Aceh rental fund planning a Round Woods gathering and the Masons meeting in town. Wedding at Jennien and Davis Kennedy nuptials near Avorn noted.

Local Notes From Girard College And Area

Taylor returns to Girard College Philadelphia Miss Lydia Howeking comes home from summer vacation Rev Francis Gendall of the Methodist Episcopal Church presides at the Davis-ftaker wedding in Jermyn Mrs Thomas Jenkins of Union attest calls on home guest Mrs Robert Hood of Pittston visits son George Hood in North Malin street The article corrects earlier misstatement about Taylor colliery succession with Korte as successor That ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla tonic with bold claim about blood purification and vitality.

Ferenan Montgomery Taylor Colliery Korte Tompkins

Local Deaths and Injuries Reported in Moole and Scranton Area

William McCormick, a prominent Moole resident, died after a brief illness that turned into hemorrhages. John Flannery sustained a broken leg at the Phoenix mine while replacing a worker. A seven year old girl at the Moragan home suffered severe burns from a stove incident. A 14 month old daughter of the Gordons died after convulsions. Frances Willard, 11, cut an artery from glass. Kate Campbell joins Scranton city teaching corps. Several locals attend St Michael's college in Toronto. Alicia Davis visits Chinchilla. Mrs Connor breaks arm slipping on stairs while carrying items.

Wiliam McCormick Mooele Dereasnd Drewneuwp John Flannery West Side Jem Phoenix Michael Flannery Willian Gordon Pitston Avenue Langcliffe Cemetery Frances Willard David Davis Kate Campbell Corps of Scranton Camp Bell Owen Huane Michael Hopkins William Hoban Patrick Heaton St. Michael's College Toronto Alicia Davis Tilph Dailey Chinchilla Connor North End Don Frank

Thompson excursion guests attend Falls and fair

Thompson families and relatives traveled Tuesday to Niagara Falls and Toronto for an excursion. The nineteenth annual reunion of Company B Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry was held at the Grand Army of the Republic hall this week with many members and wives attending. The Ladies' Relief corps served a dinner and plans for the next reunion were announced at North Jackson. Konwans Lyden suffered a shoulder injury Thursday. he is a cousin of "Tomrmle" at the depot.

FP. Howard A. Hh.crozier Th. F. Lortates Thompson Ide Strong Louisa Stat Yucca Niagara Falls Toronto Susquehanna Thompson Township Seventeenth Grand Army of the Republic United States Service How Tyler N. Mitchell Hinghamton William B. Howen Hancok A. Aldtides Cannonsville G. FP Regeau Thraah A. Coree Stadiard Lake View A.B. Stoddard Lake Side Preemain Whiteely Gelathis J. Tattanaon J. &. Curtle Alvin Griges BK. W.W. Corey North Jackson Herbert Hardin New Milford Tt. V. Whitney Stephen Tonkinese Thompton Carbondale Maynard Gates Frank Parnes Jackson Ladies’ Relief Corps Frank Hall Post Clarity Martook Whitney's Konwans Lyden Tomrmle Depol

Local notices and society items from Philadelphia readings

J 3 Courtright attended the encampment in Philadelphia. Mrs Mattie Barron of Philadelphia died Tuesday evening after arriving at Franklin Ferris's home and suffering fever contracted before leaving home. The Deestrict Shale benefit at the armory supported the Presbyterian church. Mise Fitzalveth Tank plans a Montreal visit, father accompanying to Albany. Craver and Sprout visiting Great Bend friends. The death of Mrs Arietia Hedgrs De-

J. 3 Courtright A. i Philadelphia Mattie Barron Take Avenue Wistehen Franklin Ferris F. A. Main Tia Wool

Widow Dowitt and Nova Knoxville News Notice

Widow Dowitt died at her home on Sunday September 8 with funeral services held Tuesday at 10 o clock by Reverend A L Benton. Remains were taken to Albany for interment. Mrs Alies Della Coon hosted New Jersey relatives. Marriage announced for W A H Loonn to Mire Bell McConuny to be held in New Milford St Marks Episcopal Church on September 2.

New Milford St.umark’s Episcopal Church

Mitchell All Star Players Open at Grand Opera House

The Wilkes-Barre Record lauds Mitchells All-Star Company opening week at Grand Opera House with Daniel Hart's Government Acceptances. Review notes strong company, engaging scenes such as the model warship restoration, and audience applause, predicting good business ahead.

Wilken-Barre Mitchell Academy Daniel Hart Grand Opera House Mitchell's Daniel L. Hart Stuart Hobson Marts

Davy Jones operetta to be presented at the Lyceum

The Boston Serenadera will present the fareless operetta Davy Jones at the Lyceum. Fred Miller Jr. wrote both book and score, following Ship Ahoy, with a cast of popular lyric players selected for their roles.

Davy Jones Lyceum Tonheht Boston Serenadera Fred Miller

Marietta Moving Picture at the Gallery Theatre

The Windsor Blotvel Fire will be reenacted with the Mariettasooe moving picture machine at the Gallery Theatre on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. New York’s latest fire holocaust will be shown in detail with the clanging of the bell as engines and hose wagons rush to rescue victims entombed in the palace of fame. Matinees daily beginning September 11.

Windsor Mariettasooe” Moving Picture Machine Galety Theater New York

Baseball Roundup from Various Cities

Baseball score notes from Brooklyn New York Washington Philadelphia and Chicago hot with scattered runs and battery lineups. Names such as Kitxon Smith Garvin O Neil Dowever Dinnon McRarity and others appear with umpire notes and partial line scores across multiple games.

New York HOB Baltimore Kitxon Pid Smith Ortie, Garvin O'Neil Snyder Methuen

Western League scores and Eastern match results

Detroit beat St Pew 12 to 7 while Minnepolis defeated Vi Indianamoke 9 to 2. Oley won over Kanes City as Bra Raphi trailed. In the Eastern League Toronto lost to Montreal 4 to 14.

Detroit St. Pew Minteopolis Indianamoke Rapides Kanes City Toronto Montreal

Local Notice on Challenge Participation and Fees

A damaged OCR fragment notes a challenge involving Patrick Duddy and named individuals plus a gun figure. It mentions piles of quilts valued at zero and warns of fines for noncompliance. Readers may arrange a certificate with reference to 340 Coponee average and a Sunday evening event, Bapt 9.

Patrick Duddy Locke Reed Milton Thorp

Classified notices and professional ads in Scranton exchange

The People's Exchange lists real estate and employment ads, with a roster of medical specialists and veterinarians. Includes physicians Dr. W. Feall, Dr. L. M. Gacic es, Dr. G. L. Freas, and Dr. S. W. Latimoreaux. veterinary clinic at 12 Linden Street. School of the Lackawanna. Clark & Co seedmen and noversmen at 144 Washington Avenue.

Callender Memorial Association Charter Proposal in Lackawanna Court

The Court of Common Pleas for Lackawanna County, September Term, 1st, will hear an application under the Act of Assembly to grant a charter for The Callender Memorial Association. The proposed corporation would dedicate a church and public healing site in Blakely to preserve and enjoy rights and privileges under the assembly acts. The proposed charter file is in the prothonotary’s office. Watson, Dilhl & Kemameha are the solicitors.

Court OF Common Pleas Lackawanna County Commonwealth of Pentsvivants Gortaln Corporatione Callender Memorial Association Blakely Lucktwirmt

Astrological Consultation by Mrs. King in New York

Miss Bk L Keung of New York advertises astrological services for guidance on wealth, health, marriage, business, travel, and life choices. She offers mailed consultations from Scranton, Pa, highlighting years of practical experience and a focus on personal advice and fate.

Bk L Keung New York Scranton Galsu King’s

Situation Wanted Listings From A City Page

A jumble of short notes shows several people seeking work or offering services. Entries mention a young woman seeking cashier work with references, a sober industrious man seeking steady work as a watchman, a seamstress seeking daily work, and a couple offering work for the wife in a home setting. An experienced market man seeks employment in a grocery store with references.

miopTa Gal Grr Rovery

Had To. Papa What did you think of the great bicycle ride

The dialogue describes a child and father discussing a bicycle ride, with the boy skeptical and the father commenting on the attempt. It notes a participant who leaned forward, nearly falling, and the mood of the event as modest or unimpressive. The passage captures a rustic, humorous take on the bicycle contest and the narrator's family dynamic.

Sion

Local Fragment Hints at Conversion Request

A fragmented line suggests a person named Jim may seek religious conversion or return home. The garbled text references Wade, Plow’s Chat, and mentions a mother figure and a yacht. Details are unclear due to poor OCR quality.

Wade Jim Cleveland

Briggs Cleans Privy Vault and Cess Pots

A B Briggs advertises cleaning privy vaults and cess pots with no other improved pumps used. Proprietor directs to leave orders at 1105 North Main Avenue or Kicke's drug store with carrier Adams and Mulberry. Telephone 8540.

A.B. Briggs A. B. Briggs North Main Avenue Kicke Drue Adams and Mulberry

New York Foot of Libert mineets station schedule

Trains leave Scranton for New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Allentown and Wilkes Barre at 5.90 a m express 1205 ap roks 100 pm Sundays 215 pm and 8.7 1 0 am 1900 7 15 pm Sundays Mountain Park 11 am 129 pm Sundays Baltimore Washington and South West via Bethlehem Sam LY pom Bundage 2h pm For Long Branch Ocean Grove and other points via through car at 649) am and 12 pm For Reading Allentown Harrisburg via Allentown 304 pm 1 0 pm Sunday 208 pm For Pettaville 820 am Tickets to east south and west at lowest mileage from the station J H W OLMAUSEN Gen Supt BALPWIN Gen Pass Agt

New York Libert Mineets N. Kh South Ferry Whitehall Street Scranton Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Evyston Hothiehem Allentown Munch Chunk White Haven Wilkes-Barre Ree Mountain Park Baltimore Washington Pointe South Bethlechem Sam J. HW. Olmausen

Trains From Scranton May 1 Schedule Highlights

Rail timetable shows May 1 departures from Scranton to Carbondale Albany Montreal Honesdale and New York via Lehigh Valley and Western routes. Express connections include Black Diamond Express with several daily departures and low weekend rates to U S destinations. Arrival times list multiple inbound trains from Carbondale Wilkes Barre and Barre with Sunday service and special schedules for western points.

Scranton Cabindale Albany Daratoals Montreal Boncon New England Honesdale Barre New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Black Diamond Express Pennsylvania Lebieh Valle Hullroad Carbondale Wilked Barre South Wilkox-Barre Sutntore Howton United States Ceneen Aordick P. A J. WL

Lehigh Valley Train Schedules and Excursions

Rail notices outline May service via Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York, with Diamond Express and other trains to points including Tunkhannock Ithaca Geneva and Buffalo. Sleeping cars and parlor cars offered between Wilkes-Barre, New York, and Buffalo services. Reservation details list agents in Bethlehem Scranton and New York.

Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table in Effect June 4

Scranton start times show trains to New York Rewburg and intermediate points on Erie line at 500 am and 228 pm. Hawley route trains depart 5 0 am 245 pm and 225 pm for local palates. Sunday trains run from Scranton to Take Arel at 8 30 am and 10 pm stopping at intermediate stations.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Rewburg Hawley Adlent Gat Pe Bcranton Arel

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