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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1900

Page

7

Lackawanna County Meeting Passes Bills and Bridges Plan

Commoners met at the first night and approved a large slate of bills including August street payroll. Resolutions directed the clerk to procure council supplies, ordered the engineer to crown and ditch Brooklyn Street and Columbia avenue, and to bid North Church Street bridge. An ordinance was introduced for a $1000 North Church Street bridge, funded from surface sewer and fire alarm appropriations.

Crown and Brooklyn Street Delaware and Hudson Crossing Wighth Avenue Greenfield Street Columbia Avenue New Cemetery Street City Line North Church Street

Mozart Band Stirs Park Crowd with Remarkable Serenade

Thousands gathered at Municipal Park last night to hear the Moxart band render a varied program from Hotel Anthracite balcony. Selections included Citizen Soldiers Overture Echoes from the Windy Rue and Cavalleria Rusticana among others, ending with a Mozart social in Burke's hall that drew a large, appreciative audience.

Moxart Band

Post-Prandial Features Set For Masonic Banquet

Yesterday the committee chair announced tonight’s program with Toastmaster W. W. Fletcher and speakers including G. F. Swigert, Louis Gramer, John S. Niles, T. KF. Wella, W. R. Baker, J. H. Alexander, & Garr and R. A. Zimmerman in a list of post-prandial addresses and readings.

W. W. Fletcher G. F. Swigert Louis Gramer John S. Niles T. KF. Wella W. R. Baker J. H. Alexander Garr R. A. Zimmerman

Local Notes From Scranton City Scene

Mr and Mrs Charlies Filcett return to their Scranton home Carl Roesiger hosts Dr Stratton of Scranton Miss Marie Daley returns from the seashore Harry Lister leaves for Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter NH Mrs Kupp and daughter visit the city engineer at Hotel Harrison Miss Marian Crane of Lincoln Avenue entertains Mrs Carl Sterling of Perth Amboy NJ Miles Harrison of Alexandria VA visits Harry J Hall and sister Mrs J J Harris at Savilton NY Frank Fox entertaining his father Horace Fox at Hotel Anthracite

Charlies Filcett Scranton Carl Roesiger Dr. Stratton Marie Daley Seashore Harry Lister Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Kupp Hotel Harrison Marian Crane Lincoln Avenue Carl Sterling Perth Amboy N. J Miles Mary Harrison Alexandria Harry J. Hall Mrs J. J. Harris Savilton N. Y Frank Fox Horace Fox

Primitive Methodist Young People Convention in Archbald

The fifteenth semi annual convention of the Young People’s Wesleyan League of the Primitive Methodist Association Wyoming district meets today at Archbald church. Three sessions run 10 30 am 2 pm and 7 pm with devotions papers recitations singing and reports. A local party enjoyed a straw ride to Lake Winola Saturday.

Primitive Methodist Association Lake Winola Young People's Weasley League The Wyoming George Sleuther James Walker E. Trey T. Tate Nellie Powell Thome Hooper Alfred Hartshorn Primitive Methodist Archbald

Local Names and Visits Mark Everyday Life News

Local society notes list numerous residents and their visitors across towns. Edna Stone Minnie Berger Hensty Powell and others are mentioned along with travelers to normal schools and relatives seen in Edwardsdate, Fleetville, and Hyde Park communities.

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD NEWS OF INJURIES AND EVENTS

William Mellow undergoes planned appendicitis follow up and possible pus removal at Carbondale hospital after recent severe pain. Frederick Brown 17 sustains serious stomach injury from a horse near Greenfield. Notables attend miners meeting in Scranton. Sacred Heart parish moves to new residence. school board to meet. various locals visit Wilkes-Barre and Albany. strike talks continue with divided opinions on delay.

William Mellow Second Street Wheeler Carbondale Frederick Brown Henry Brown Berrington Greenfield Missery May Kay Copeland Albany N. Y John Solomon Main Street Frank Giles, Jr Wilkes-Barre Henry Maynard Christopher Whitney Benjamin Layman Scranton M. B. Lynott Sacred Heart Church Bert Gable Smith Silverblitt Wilkes-Barrera Annie Lander

A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea Promised by Remedy Ad

In Hilletide Virginia a reader recounts suffering from diarrhoea and nearly giving up until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy restored health after a few doses. The testimonial credits the remedy and urges others to try it, noting distribution by Matthews Show and druggists.

Chamberlain Chamberlaine Colle Reredy TN. Moore Matthews

Fire damages feed mill and box car in early morning blaze

Daniel Wilcox an employee of the Peck Comber company chased a bike fire from a lumber yard to the feed mill at Nyhart. A box car near the mill caught fire and smoke rose from the rear but was brought under control by the fire brigade. The blaze caused damage to a track and end of the gar while the origin is uncertain. Levi Stume and daughter Sadie visited friends at Varden Wayne county. Peck returned from Buffalo.

Daniel Wilcox Peck Comber Company Dt 1 Nyhart Till Wat Levi Stume Sadie Varden Wayne County Moe W. OW Peck Buffalo

Seley Vownhrpkers Open Season With Farce Comedy

Olyphant opens the season tomorrow night with The Seley Vownhrpkers, a delightful farce. The Mother Mathew Opere rouse encourages attendance as revised plans are noted. Students Jeanette and others head to their respective study destinations.

Mother Mathew Opere Rouse Seley Wood Louth Peetenday Mises Jeanette

Court Order Sends Vin Mariani Case to Anitchkopp Palace

Telegram from Russia requests immediate delivery of vin mariani to Anitchkopp Palace in St. Petersburg for Her Imperial Majesty Empress of Russia. The order comes from the Court Physicians.

ST. Petersburg Imperia Russa

World Famous Tonic Promotes Endorsements Book

A New York advertisement lists a tonic sold by Grugwleta offering endorsements from Empresses Princes Cardinals and other distinguished figures. It claims the book of endorsements is available postpaid to readers who write for it.

Mariani & Co New York

Local social notes span visits and arrivals across towns

The column records numerous calls and visits including Miss Mary Jones at Lake Puyntelle and Lake Arbel, Mr and Mrs Richwnd Pettierew at Haven, and Miss M A Evans from Blakely after three weeks away. It also notes a birth at Lockuwuawn Street and relatives visiting from Scranton, Edwardsdale, and Delaware Street.

Kirneler Eerie Waring Moumsbiry Annie Matin Santo Trace Lyteh St Vincent's Seminary the Madson Eugene O'lloylh St. Clanle Wilcott Clie Austin Leneh Holy Cross College Worcester Mary Jones Wilkra- Haven Federal F. Callahan Scranton Westerdaw Richwnd Pettierew Musot Lake Puyntelle Uae Steve Cawley Lockuwuawn Street Georgia Thomas Alice Patten Lake Arbel Walter Vekla Diverie M. A. Evans Blakely WiKk Willie Toad Wilkow-Durre Afra Matthew Mackey Lackawanna Street Tanke Matthews

Local Notes From Moosic And Surrounding Areas

Residents in Moosic and nearby towns reported routine visits and travels. Mr Galland Wogley of Gibeon Suequehanna counts left for the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Stella Wills returned to Crvelia academy to continue studies for the coming year. The Mowsie Powder company paid employees yesterday. Fire damage occurred Sunday at a house owned by Mr Maree in South Malin street but was quickly extinguished by the volunteer fire brigade.

Galland Wogley Gibeon Suequehanna Epent Sundas Hia Aieter Mie Uailew Mewrt Duke Charles Reoberteon Penieyivasila Philadelphia Jennie Geover Gleve Mise Lila Albany Stella Wills Crvelia’e Teademy Ay Wulowk Mr. Maree South Malin Slecet Pepulchal Robert White Ynmmore L. 2 Warner Yeaterday

Clare's Summit Obituary Notices Local Persons Mentioned

Miss Hertha Buld of Scranton and Miss Gedile Coomi visiting Newark residents. Mrs Lovie Hockley returns from New York. Mr and Mrs KB Mevarle visit Betanton. The figure of Josephine Bowlsby, died last Sunday, will be observed with services today. Reverend Meynolds of the Methodist Episcopal church to preach the funeral sermon. Station Agent Fred Weekes and Ben Pedrick named in local notices. Market and barber shop updates included.

Hertha Buld Scranton Gedile Coomi Ons Baw Newark S.J Lovie Hockley New York Mra KB. Mevarle Betanton Josephine Thisiore Bowlsby ML Meynolds Methodiat Episcopal Elored Fred Weekes Teltidisgood Ben Pedrick Orden Martin Dold Harler Abop

Donations for the Home for the Friendless Acknowledgments

The Home for the Friendless gratefully records gifts from many donors including South Canaan friends who provided vegetables and fruit. The list names numerous contributors and businesses donating a wide range of provisions and goods, reflecting broad community support for the institution.

Home For South Canaan Buckingham H. I, Shafer G. A. Spangenburg Eugene Swingle Mev D. W. DeForest BKB FL Ewingle McMeana L Cobb Blues

Corporations Chartered in Harrier September 10

Three charters approved today including Allietown and Booth Allen Bridge Company with capital 1000, National Founder and Supply Company at Pittering capital 1000, Parview Water Supply Company at Mt. Poco capital 100, Black Diamond Claw Company of Stroudsburg capital 2000, Tiadaghtem Oil and Gas Company of Wellebore capital 3000, North Churchero Land Company at Onamerel capital 6100, and Buart Milng Company at Avmeret capital Gh1119.

Buart Milng Company Avmeret

Citheona Protective League to Fund Impartial HACE Riots Probe

New York September 10 The executive committee of the Citheona Protective League calls a Carnegie Hall meeting for Wednesday evening September 12 to raise money for an impartial investigation into the recent riots and to address the police board.

New York Citheona’ Protective League Carnegie Hall Bcture

Announcements of the Railroads Excursions

Railroad notices detail monthly excursions from Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line to many western and central states with a fare of one dollar plus two dollars for round trip, valid 21 days. Special trips priced at one fare plus two for Deadwood Spearfish Rapid City Custer Casper Sheridan with return by October 31.

Special excursion tickets to Denver and Ogden routes

Special excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Cly and Ogden Utah will be sold August first September fourth and ith 1 at rate of one fare plus for the round trip Good to return until October hist 1900 For further information call on or address W S Howell G FB P A 381 Broadway New York or Jno R Pott D P A 488 William St Williams port Pa

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Towa South North Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Utah Nebraska Oregon Washington Weed W. J. Newell Brodway New York John . ‘Pott Withans Street Willamaport Deadwood Spearfish Rapid City Custer Casper Heridan Wye Omaha Howell G. BK Broadway John KR. Pott William Williamsport Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Cly Ogden

Theatrical Notes On Academy of Music Program

The largest house of the season fills with praise for the Academy of Music week program headlined by Killarney. Performers Mina Hober Kitty Burke and George Whitnall receive emphasis for their stage presence, with praise for Maye Tivod Dalley and Mary Hastings in supporting comic turns.

Eeaein Academy of Music Tiaotines Company George Whitnat Atu Goldwin Patton Tota Dodge Pranklin Hall Vrenk Hiltati Maye

Classified Advertisements and Local Businesses in Scranton

The notice lists diverse listings for rent and sale including houses, real estate, furniture, and professional services. It mentions architects Frederick L. Brown and Connell Building, attorneys like J W Browning and Willard Warren, and local establishments such as Scranton Private Hospital and Zeigler. It notes a general classified exchange service and multiple street addresses around Scranton.

Lost-Small Gold Hunting Case Watch Found

Item described as a watch from the Hoard of Trade Building area is reported missing. Finder should return it to the S14 Board of Trade Building Janitor to relieve the worry and ensure proper return.

S14 Board of Trade

Public notices and hearings in Scranton area

The text records notices from Scranton Pennsylvania including an annual meeting for electing managers and a public hearing on sewer construction in the Tenth ward. Viewers announce schedules for hearings at Cortland Councilor on September 25 and related dates for damages, costs, and benefits with names of Probate court viewers and officials.

Prescott Avenue Irving Avenue Huenali Court Taylor Avenue Kellyin Court Webster Avenue Ash Street Inn Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County Wan Glin Lee Daliew Lee Court of Common Pleas Lackewenns Scranton Wioths Wen Prescot Advenue Buenegurt Tarlor Kellampourt Webster Avenor Corten Livy Richard K. J. Campbell Sanders

City Schools Opened Amid Large Opening Day Attendance

City schools opened with heavy crowds as about thirteen to fourteen thousand pupils joined the first day. Classrooms faced crowding with some rooms over capacity and added teachers to manage the surge. The opening day indicated a larger, growing attendance expected throughout the week.

Acudenia Petersburg Cra

Scranton City Council Approves Street Pavement Plan

The Scranton City Council approves paving Court Street Diamond Avenue and Providence Road with described interconnections and cost apportionment. A 60 day notice to property owners to indicate material preferences precedes further ordinance action. mayor, clerk, and officials sign the resolution.

Sgticr Digmoid Avenue Providene Road Stranton Scranton Cart Street Diamend Carbon Strat Bridge Councila Cotte Cits Viet Wed Providenor Road

Proposals for Lateral Sewage Work Sealed in Scranton

Sealed proposals were received by the Scranton city clerk for constructing a lateral sewer with fittings and connections on the east side of Wanting toy avenue between New York street and Muay jou street. A certified check must accompany each bid as guarantee of proper execution and bond and city rights reserved.

Scranton Wantingtoy Avenue New York Street

City scavenger cleans privy vaults and improved pumps

A. Be Brings, proprietor, orders 5 firms to clear privy vaults and upgrade pumps. The work is to occur at Kicke's drew store on 1100 North Main, with carrier Adaine and Mulberry, Teluphuma Wao.

Lewee Ordora North Main Kicke Drew

Krause's Cold Cure Capsule Promises 24 Hour Cure

An ad claims Krause's Cold Cure capsules cure cold in head throat or chest within 24 hours. It asserts no need to stop work and mentions Bold by Matthews Bros price.

Krause Price Matthews Bros

National League Scores Across Cities

In Philadelphia and New York the National League games feature strong pitching and scoring bursts. Batters like Garvin and Domiline lead offensive efforts while umpires oversee tight calls. The Brooklyn matchup includes Tannehill Zimmer and Kitwon amid a varied scoring slate.

Eastern League Scores Ledger From Night’s Ties

Cleveland 3 Chicago 3 Milwaukee 3 Detroit 0 Minneapolis 4 Buffalo 0 Worcester 4 Syracuse unknown Providence 6 Rochester unknown.

Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Minneapolis Buffalo Worcester Syracuse Providence Rochester

Lehigh Valley Trains Scranton to New York May 1900 Schedule

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces May 7 1900 timetable from Scranton to New York with multiple daily departures via TD HM and WR routes including White Haven Bethlehem Pottstown and intermediate stops. Parlor car and sleeping accommodations offered. agents listed for ticketing and reservations.

Scranton Adil New York White Haven Hhacleton DD & HM Pottaville Bethlehem Raston Reading Harriebury Mack Dienard D & HH TV Doe Tonkhannock Towanda Kimura Mahacas Geneva Vie Genews Rochester Muffalo Niagara Fall Chicago All Pointe Weet D, & AL OR D&t Orr Gen Supe Cortland Street Charles A ‘Len A.W. Wormh Ache Paws South Berhlehen Porticket Dop Lockatanha Dietiie Serantan

Central Railroad of New Jersey Train Schedules

The notice lists rail connections from New York and Jersey stations to Scranton Newark Bethlehem and Philadelphia with times to Mountain Park and Lehigh Valley via Allentown. It notes special fares and Sunday schedules with tickets to all points east south and west available at station windows.

Plato

New York and Ontario Western Train Timetable Notes

Passenger schedule details list arrivals and departures for lines through North Round Trattes, Curherulate, Scranton, and Cartondale. It notes connections on the Main Line at Cadosda and Sanday with trains 205 and 204, plus agent references ANDEIRON and J WELLS for further information.

New York Ontario B.R Arrivants Caine Ulna Carlosia Curhorndale Scranton Spanes Tawa Ares North Mound Wrham Tom Dale Cartondale Cheriinl Lau Leore Cuchala Corbondate Palate Rathsns Malm Cadosda Walten Belhl Flomden Sidney Sanday Andeiron Gen Mon Agt J Wells Beranton

Train movements described for Erie and Wyoming Valley routes

The notice lists train departures from Scranton to Hawley on May 4 with numbers 2 6 4 and times including 2 00 a m and 2 00 p m. It notes connections at Hawley for further service on the Brien rail line and mentions intermediate pans.

Scranton Hawley

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