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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale Tribune Delivery Moved
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr J M Forbes. All complaints about regular delivery and news should be addressed to Roberts Ney molds news agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
The
Tribune
J. M. Forbes
Roberts & Neymolds
Spooners draw big crowds with Hobson's Choice at opera house
The Spooners presented Hobson's Choice or the Hero of the Merrimac in excellent style to a large audience at the opera house. A matinee is scheduled today and the troupe will close their stay this evening. The Russell Bros. with Maids to Order join the bill Tuesday the 20th, promising a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooners
Hobson's
Russell Bros
Surface cave ins raise alarm near No 1 mine on South Side
Residents fear for safety as a fifteen feet square section of earth caved in on Pike street and shortly after a serious cave occurred on Cottage street. Property owners whose land remains un undermined consider themselves lucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
Cottage Street
Young Local Man James Nelson Dies at 19
James Nelson died yesterday at 5 in the morning at his mother's home on Brooklyn Errest. The 19 year old was a general favorite in the community. A large number of friends mourn his demise. Survived by two brothers Michael and Thomas and four sisters Alice Winnie Annie and Lizzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson
Mary Nelson
Brooklyn Errest
Michael
Thomas
Alice
Winnie
Annie
Lizzie
Miner suffers scalp wound at Wilson Creek mine
Martin Kane of Orchard Street is confined at home with a severe scalp wound from a sharp rock fragment projecting from the Wilson Creek mine roof. Several stitches were required, but doctors say the injury is not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kane
Orchard Street
Wilson Creek
Fire destroys home of Robert Joyce on South Side
Fire broke out shortly after midnight at the South Side residence of Robert Joyce. The man in the head house at Davis's did not fight the blaze and no fire companies attended. A bucket brigade saved nearby homes, but Joyce's house was irreparably damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Joyce
Davis's
Mr. Joyce
Locomotive Richmond Compound Tested Through City
A gigantic engine named Richmond Compound passed through the city on the Delaware and Hurton road today drawing extensive curiosity. Built to pull long trains it is being tested on various lines as engineers plan its introduction to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hurton Road
Richmond Compound
Indian Team Opens Season Against Dunmore Athletic
The Indian football team lines up today for the season opener with Dunmore Athletic, a strong pig-skin chasing aggregation. A lively match is expected with many tickets sold in advance and a large crowd anticipated. The game will kick off at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Athletic Club
Injury at No 3 shaft. Morris McCann hurt at work
Morris McCann of Sandstreet sustained a badly lacerated left limb and other bruises when an accident occurred at No 3 shaft yesterday afternoon. Dr Alexander Gillis treated his wounds and he is resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris McCann
Sandstreet
No. 3 Shaft
Alexander Gillis
New Registry Clock Arrives at Postoffice in Washington
A registry clock from Washington measures actual time worked by post office staff. It will be installed soon by a dedicated expert from Washington D C. Similar clocks are being placed in city offices with free delivery to track employee hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D. C
Local and Personal News Summary
William Ryan of New York City visits James J. Gorman in South Main Street. Ex traveler who circled the world twice. Mrs. G. B. Famvon visits her Pittaton parents in Dr. Frank Inch Waymart was here yesterday. Killen Sauer from Wilkes-Barre visits his aunt Mrs. M. O Rourke. Mrs. Charles Avery leaves for Phillipsburg Pa to visit her son Charles G. Avery. Miss Margaret Gethins returns from Beranton visit. J D LeBoutellier of New York visits Charles Roberts on Washington Street. Frank Newcombe of the Sixty ninth New York regiment on furlough. Patric Cavanaugh of Brooklyn Street recovering after a serious illness. Isadore Goodman of Scranton in the city yesterday. Dr J J Thompson, MP, able to resume duties. Condition of Miss Elizabeth Abbott unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryan
New York City
James J. Gorman
South Main Street
Mr. Ryan
Mrzu. GO. B. Famvon
Pittaton
Frank Inch
Waymart
Killen Sauer
Wilkes-Barre
M. O'Rourke
Bouth Wyoming Street
Charles Avery
Isadore Goodman
Scranton
Dre. J. J. Thompson
Wilzabeth Abbott
Community Notes From Avoca and Nearby Towns
Avoca Y M 1 meets at 0 18 tomorrow morning all members urged to attend. A medal will be awarded in Sarsfield hall Tuesday evening. M F O'Brien sued Standard Heat Light and Power for 132 dollars. judgment favored plaintiff after trial. Moosle Populares vs Sullivans of Wilkes Barre tomorrow at Port Blanchard for 25 purse. L B K O'Brien Jr visited Carbondale yesterday. Charles Johnson of the Eleventh artillery home in Moosic convalescing from typhoid fever. Lizzie and Lena Franklin leave today for Allentown and Lehighton fairs. Rev John Warren McComb of New York to occupy Moosic Presbyterian pulpit tomorrow after Princeton Theological Seminary honors. Postmaster Deobin je vielting his son Thomas at Easton academy. Rev D Smythe to preside at Moosic Congregational meeting tomorrow to choose a pastor. Mrs Joan Cranston visiting friends in WilkesBarre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarsfield Hall
M. F. O'Brien
Standard Heat, Light and Power Company
Moosle Populares
Sullivans
Wilker- Barre
Port Blanchard
L. BK. O'Brien, Jr
Carbondale
Charles Johnson
Eleventh Artillery
Moosic
Mises Lizzie
Lena Franklin
Allentown
John Warren McComb
New York City
Presbyterian Church
McCom
Princeton Theological Seminary
Moosic Presbyterian Church
Deobln Je
Thomas
Easton Academy
D. T. Smythe
Joan Cranston
Wilkes-Barre
Excursion Ticket Offer Sunday Grand Train Ride
On Sunday a grand excursion offer allows tickets to be used on all trains except the Black Diamond Express with a return on Monday for 3.00 dollars.
Pleasant sendoff for Private Williams at Llewellyn hall
Taylorville notices report a warm reception for Private David Williams before his departure to Camp Meade in Middletown Pennsylvania. The event featured music dancing and multiple local families among the attendees.
Precautions Against Ill Health for Working Families
An article warns that without precautions death threatens every home and follows overwork and poor rest. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for work fatigue and lung issues, and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for wifehood and motherhood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser for practical medical knowledge and offers a paper copy by mail for stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Carly Ouliah
Local social events in Tunkhannock and nearby towns
The town features a fair, a grand social at Weber's rink with 15 cent admission and music by Prof. T. R. Davis. Church services are announced at Welch Baptist, Calvary Baptist and Methodist Episcopal parishes with Rev. D. M. Lloyd, Rev. Dr. H. H. Harrie and Rev. Frisby officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunkhannock
Electric City Social Club
Weber
T. R. Davis
Welch Baptist Church
D. M. Lloyd
Joseph Connolly
Albert Wil- Name
Yateaville
Temple of
New York and Return Via Tohigh Valley Railroad
A round trip between New York and the ToHigh Valley is offered Saturday and Sunday with a fare of 1.00. The service runs on weekend schedules, inviting travelers to enjoy a brief rail excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohigh Valley Railroad
Wyoming Seminary Opens Fifth-Fifty School Year With Notable Reception
Wyoming Seminary begins its fifty fifth year this week with a busy registration day and a large opening reception hosted by the Young Men's and Young Women’s Christian associations. New staff include Miss Charlotte L. Chubbuck as preceptress and Miss Saldeo Matello Kaiser as vocal instructor, while Professor BR. H. Williams will lead gym classes. Notable graduates and arrivals underscore a promising season as athletic captain R. Nelson Dershimer leads football prospects and new students settle into Sweet Lane Hall and Swetland Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Seminary
Young Mena and
Young Women's
C'hristian Association
Maud May
Scranton
Mise FL May Simpson
Dunmore
Lena Jenkins
Elmburet
Sweet Lane Hall
W. F. Brandamore
BR. H. Williame
Wesleyan University
Wyoming
Charlotte L. Chubbuck
Mise Chubhuck
Cazanovia Seminary
Lima
Jadice
Swetland Hall
Mike Chubhuck
Misa Saldeo Matello Kaiser
Mise Kaiser
R. Nelson Dershimer
Dalton
Sunday Excursion to Coney Island via Lehigh Valley
A Sunday trip from New York to Coney Island offered by the Lehigh Valley railroad. Adults priced at 2.00 and children at 2.00, with details suitable for family enthusiasts seeking a day by the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Funeral for Patrick Kane Held in Olyphant
Funeral services for Patrick Kane were held yesterday at 3 p.m. from his Dunmore street home with pallbearers James Kelly Michael Hefferon John Kilcul len Thomas Murphy Patrick Walsh John Hara. Interment followed in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Miss Annie Kerner of Lackawanna street returned home after a week with friends in Carbonvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kane
Dunmore Street
James Kelly
Michael Hefferon
John Kilcullen
Thomas Murphy
Patrick Walsh
John Hara
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Annie Kerner
Lackawanna Street
Carbonvale
Elizabeth Lewis
Scranton
Grace Cunningham
Elmira
N. Y
Jennie Patton
Delaware Street
M. A. O'Conner
New York City
Leo Lynch
Grace
Washington
T. P. Jones
Taylor
Fr. van Sikkle
Train Excursion Offer Excludes Express Line
A Sunday grand excursion features tickets with food on all trains except the Rilsch Miamond Express. Return Monday for a total price of $2.00.
Peckville Community Notes and Church Services
Mount Jessup Lackawanna Coal workers to be paid today. Willie Williams Abe Griener start four day outing to Stroudsburg. James Vine Blakely local. Alonzo Richards to become inside mine foreman at Martha Pa Lehigh Valley Coal. Mr and Mrs Calvin Peck Elmhurst visit. Peckville Methodist service 10.40am and 7.09pm with memorial for E G Histed. Peckville Baptist services tomorrow 1.30pm and 7.30pm with Sabbath school 1.30pm. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jessup
Lackawanna Coal Company
Blue Ridge
Ontario
Willie Williams
Abe Griener
Stroudsburg
James Vine
Blakely
Alonzo Richards
Hickory Street
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Marthy
Calvin Peck
Elmhurst
Hose Boys
Peckville Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Simpkins
E. G. Histed
Peckville Baptist Church
Rev. J
Thomas
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertised as Safe Pain Free Remedy
The Pyramid Pile Cure is promoted as a safe effective treatment for all forms of piles including itching bleeding and protruding with testimonials from claiming cures over years. It is sold at 50 cents to 1.00 per package and a mail hook on cause and cure is offered by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Meagan
Leonardville
Kan
James Jamerson
Dubuque
Towa
Hinkly
Mississippi Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Elmhurst News In Brief On Local Deaths Travel and Meetings
Mrs Charles Whitney ill with typhoid fever under Dr Knedler care. Bertha Jenkins returns to Plainfield NJ for schooling after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Carr of Scranton guests of the CARRs. Mr and Mrs Detrick ride encounter. Mrs Detrick injured with a fractured arm. Buckingham attends Sunday school convention at Clifford. Clay and Spalding attend Abington Baptist meetings at Clifford. Luella Dunning recovers enough to attend school. Miss Lot tle Clay returns to Scranton to resume duties at persons millinery. Ladies Auxiliary Methodist church met at J M Rhodes home. Mrs M P Rhoades responds at WCTU convention in Carbondale. P Kearney to move into vacated Main Street house. Mrs Byron Buckingham attends Mrs Sproate funeral. Eastern Star member assisted at graveside. Mrs Knechler entertains sister Mrs Fickel of Reading and Mrs Bird of Boyertown. Mrs Pace and daughter Mabel visit Scranton. Lackawanna union Christian Endeavor Epworth League and Baptist Young People's union meet at Baptist church on Sept 20. Lehigh Valley excursion to New York today and Sunday. fare $3.00. children $2.00. return Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitney
Knedler
Bertha Jenkins
Plainfield
N. J
T. B. Carr
Scranton
F. L. Carr
Suniay
George Detrick
M. P. Rhoades
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carbondale
P. Kearney
J. H. Snyder
Main Street
Byron Buckingham
William Sproate
West Scranton
Order of Eastern Star
J. W. Knechler
Jywin
Fickel
Reading
Charles Bird
Boyertown
Pace
Mabel
W. H. Robinson
Christian TE Endeavor Epworth League
Baptist Young People's Union Societies
Lackawanna Union
Ward Couple Leave for Beechlake Outing
Mr and Mrs W J Ward depart today for a two weeks outing at Beechlake. Miss Louisa Durland resumes studies at Chambersburg Pa seminary on Sept 20. Miss Edith Terry enters Englewood N J school and Miss Rebecca Thompson enters Utica N Y school next week. The court house housed Dr S C Swallow governor candidate to a crowded audience for an hour and a half Thursday. Wanamaker and party greeted by a crowded court house audience last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ward
Beechlake
Louisa Durland
Chambersburg
Edith Terry
Creighton
Englewood
N. J
Rebecca Thompson
Miss Pratt
Utica
N. Y
Court House
5. C. Swallow
Mr. Wanamaker
Cheap Excursion to New York This Weekend
A brief travel offer promotes a cheap excursion to New York departing today or Sunday and returning Monday. Adults pay $4.00 and children $2.00 for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forest City attendees hear Dr Bwallow in Uniondale event
Forest City residents listed as present at Uniondale last night to hear Dr Bwallow include Mrs H F Aldrich Mrs F Manner Mrs Mattie Walters Mrs D Dwyer Mrs J M Brown Mrs Thomas Brown and Mrs E J Monroe. Rev Martin J Fleming ordained at Scranton last week will celebrate mass tomorrow at St Agnew. A borough bond measure for a town hall at three percent of valuation will be placed before voters in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Uniondale
C. Bwallow
H. F. Aldrich
F. ©. Maner
Mattie Walters
D. Dwyer
J. M. Brown
Thomas Brown
E. J. Monroe
Martin J. Fleming
Scranton
St. Agnew Church
Chinchilla News and Local Doings in September
Mrs Charles Creasy visits her father James Tinkham in Broomeburg. Miss Cora Gernon resumes duties as No 35 teacher. Friends gather at Minnie Streator’s home. A group visits Hillside Home. M J Tanning to speak at Clark’s Summit in open air. Mrs Kate Hawley and Miss Margaret Benson visit Green Ridge. Rev Floyd Leach returns to Kingston for seminary study. Will Leach begins law reading in Scranton. James Tinkham improves after illness. Methodist church crafts a fine program on Monday Sept 19 with songs recitations and duets led by Misses Stearns Gernon Krebs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Creasy
Broomeburg
James Tinkham
Cora Gernon
No. 35
Minnie Streator
Tmogene Ackerly
Jessie Stearns
Elsie Stearns
Mra. I. M. Stearns
Freeman Leach
M. J. Tanning
Clark
Kate Hawley
Margaret Benson
Green Ridge
Floyd Leach
Kingston
Will Leach
Scranton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Karl Krebs
Elsie P. Stearns
Mamy'sa L
Jessie L. Stearns
Gernon
Krebs
Reading
College of1 Cane
Miss Stearns
Mr. Stanton
Mrs. Krebs
Chartwell Griffin
Dewey Seeks New York Trip by Lehigh Valley Rail
A brief item notes a proposed trip to New York by President Dewey using the Lehigh Valley Railroad, with fare listed as three dollars for a round trip.
Local News Briefs from Lanesboro and Surrounding Area
Miss Ora Van Loan begins teaching at a graded school in Lanesboro. J Scott Werd of the Thir teenth regiment is ill in a Philadelphia hospital but convalescing and expected home soon. A group of local men returned from the Klondike with experience and hopes of gold dust. Susquehanna County Teachers meet at Harford on Sept 18. Delaware Lackawanna and Western will pay employees locally on Saturday. Presbyterian church doors repaired and painted. About ninety people employed at the silk mill. Byron W King lecture tickets on Oct 14 cost 10 cents now. post Sept 22 price rises to 25 cents. Contractor M Summerton ill at home on Main Street. Lillian Church Fred Moore and Warren Preston return to Bloomsburg Normal School. Y M C A Sunday services at 4 PM with Rev J A Davis speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora van Loan
Lanesboro
J. Scott Werd
Thirteenth Regiment
Philadelphia
Klondike
Susquehanna County Teachers’ Association
Harford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Presbyterian Church
Byron W. King
M. Summerton
Main Street
Lillian Church
Fred Moore
Warren Preston
Bloomsburg Normal School
Y. M. C. A. Hall
J. A. Davis
Obituary and local notices from Arrarat area
Mr Boothroyds death announced with interment planned at Arrarat. Local students depart for Wyoming Seminary Bloomsburg and Westminster College. New public school instructors promise satisfaction while Rev Eastman to lead revival at Carte Corners. Trev Harned and Mrs Harned attend a wedding in Factoryville. Maud Lewis visits Mrs Dr McGuire in Vanhing. Mrs Warren and Frank return home to Factoryville. Mrs Freeman Carpenter hosted class. Trev H J Crane attended a wedding in Arrarat. Browning Literary Society seeks an organ for the school with bids for least cost. second-hand organ preferred. Mrs J Boss and Mrs J Rounds visiting Scranton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boss
Scranton
Courtright family updates and local movements
William Courtright left for Geneva New York to attend school. Missee Mary and Lena Courtright returned home to Aurora. Mae Courtright accompanied them Monday. W V Good sold his interest in the Urist mill to Charles Bears. Tippings moved to New York. Mrs A A Davie visited West Side friends. Potter couple spent Sunday at Harvey's Lake and Dora Potter visited Scranton. J M and Archibald Courtright with Clayton Cobb Knight and Stanley Bievens attended the Tunkhannock fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Courtright
Geneva
N.Y
Mary
Lena Courtright
Aurora
Mae Courtright
W. V. Good
Charles Bears
Tippings
New York
A. A. Davie
West Side
Mrs. Potter
Harvey's Lake
Dora Potter
Scranton
J. M
Archibald Courtright
Clayton Cobb
Stanley Bievens
Happiness vs Misery Dr Charcot 4 Tonic Tablets
Advertises a remedy named Happiness vs Misery by Hood for pamphlet. Claims to cure drink habit nervousness and melancholy from over-indulgence. Says it destroys appetite for alcohol and intoxicating beverages and can be administered without patient knowledge. Wa G Clark 320 Peon Ave Scranton Pa.
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Avoca
Taylor News
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Llewellyn's Hall
Camp Meade
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Joseph Coombs
Griffith Price
David Jones
John Watkins
Edward Davis
William Price
M A. Groyd
Robert Llewellyn
John Evan
David Davis
Annie Jones
Ella Jones
Mary Davis
Ligale Jenkins
Linsle David
Margaret Jones
Edith
Gertrude Watkins
Livagle Jones
Susie Harris
Lillivin
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Sallie Williats
Annie Williams
Susie Powell
Imma Dar
Hay
Jesein
Edward Wathine
Watkins
Dow
Weber's
Rnir
Tribune Weanel
Fn Taylor
Cobeigh Walldide Béyineen
Epigropad
Tomorow
Jwld
Weare
William Fritchy
Bianche
Jimbs Masters
Pyne
Hoon
Wis
Walker
Forest Home
Taylorville Lodge
Order of Ode Fellows
North Main Street
Nev. L. R. Foster
Mary Scherer
Jonn i. Davis
Olyphant
Bee
Peckville
Buch
Mia
James R. Fleming
Omaha
Nebraska
Joseph White
Alleghany
St. Bonaventure College
W. A. Carrington
Forest City Presbyterian Church
Charles Lee
First Presbyterian Church
H. F. Coleman
Morris Run
John R. Bell
Christ Episcopal Church
J. I. Prodhead
Montrose
Lehigh Valley
Honesdale
Chinchilla
Dewey
Hallstead
Clare's Green
Johann Hoff
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka. Ave
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Hl, Peck
Holmes
Ings
Guardian
L. A
Diam FP
H Hallstead
August Robinson
Mito J. Wilson
A.V
IRS
Everett Warren
E. P. Kingsbury
0. S. Johnson
Tres
Pilsner
Scrutiny
Chas, du P
Swift
Geo
M. Hallstead
van Buskirk
Hallstead Insurance
Connell Building
Spring Lake Beach, N,v
Ocean Front
Revessilles
Long Branch
Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach
Koh. Yard
H. M. Clark
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh &T
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Metro
Goa
Apa
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Cor
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Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's Hig
Albert
Aly Genuinedare
Taoee
Peat
E Lea
Peat Media
Acroland
John H Phelps
Con Wroming Avenue
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