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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1899

Page

7

Runaway Market Wagon Routs In Dundaff No One Hurt

In Dundaff on a Saturday evening Perry the farmer drove a rented market wagon with three women aboard up Main Street near Tingley’s drug store. A streetcar spooked the team causing the horses to bolt and collide with a clothing store turnout. The runaway wagon damaged one wheel and a plate glass window but no injuries were reported.

Perry Dundaff Main Street Tingley Coogan Thomas Morgan Malin Street

Funeral of Mary Luke Held at St Rose Convent Chapel

Inter Mary Luke funeral conducted in St Rose convent chapel Faturday morning with Rev J J Griffin as celebrant Rev J J Curran deacon Rev Dinon subdeacon and Rev T F Coffey master of ceremonies A novices choir sang the requiem and the absolution was given before the procession to St Rose cemetery Sisters plot Pallbearers listed including Mesera John Murrin FR A Welly Patrick McCabe Patrick Powderly sr James Lavery and Michael McCann.

Inter Mary Luke St. Rose Convent J. J. Griffin J. J. Curran Wilkes-Barre Dinon Pittston T. F. Coffey St. Rose Cemetery Mesera John Murrin A. Welly Patrick McCabe Patrick Powderly James Lavery Michael McCann

Encampment New Officers Installed by Hughes

Patriarch G. W. Hughes assisted by his staff installed Lackawanna encampment No. 16 Odd Fellows officers led by Chief patriarch Alfred Masters and High priest Harry Z. Hall. Other officers include senior warden Joseph Tt. Horne treasurer C. A. Knee junior warden Frank Loves first, Plenty Myers, second watch J Roberts, third watch J H Stone, fourth watch C F, mastere inside sentinel William Masters outside sentinel Frank Luciwte guide C J Hy Sontag first guard Henry Masters second guard J H Stone. The scribe held over for six months. Hughes and staff to install other district encampments on upcoming dates.

G. W. Hughes Lackawanna Order of Odd Fellows Alfred Masters Harry Z. Hall Joseph Tt. Horne C. A. Knee Frank Loves Plenty Myers J Roberts J. HW Stone Mastere Sentinel William Masters Sentine Frank Luciwte C. J. Hy Sontag Henry Masters J. H. Stone Armin Hyde Park Clark's Green Berantonia Rushbrook

Death of Thomas Walker in Carbondale Hospital

Thomas Walker of Mayfield died at Carbondale hospital after a two week illness with typhoid fever. He was thirty five, single. Undertaker McHale took charge of the remains.

Thomas Walker Mayfield Carbondale Hospital Undertaker McHale

Local and Personal Notes From Bucknell and Nearby Towns

Local readers hear of Emmons to Peck returning to Bucknell University and several residents traveling to New York. Mr and Mrs R T Pethick attend to affairs in New York EK Benedict and Misa Benedict return from Wayne County. Mrs W R Johnson convalesces as Mrs John Wark hosts her sister Miss Sophia Ackerman from Honesdale. The list includes outings to New York, Fern Hall, Crystal Lake, and seaside visits. An advertisement touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Hoops Pills that do not gripe.

Honesdale F. Male W. J. Male New York W. RB. Grow Berean Baptist Church Mise Troselle Wilcox Scranton James McMillan

Davis Receives Gold Watch in Surprise Mine Foreman Presentation

William H. Davis, foreman at Foldy Creek mines, was presented a gold watch by mine employers at Sweeney's hall Lackawanni Rires on Saturday. James B. Loftus gave the speech. Davis expressed thanks amid a short program of vocal and instrumental selections and refreshments.

Wiliam H. Davis Foldy Creek Sweeney's Hall Lackawanni Rires James BF. Loftus Davie Davis Scranton Con Company Henry Peaupre Mise Mamie Cardner Toronto Canada Matthew Mackey Lackawanna Street Hurelara

Local Notices and Visits Highlight Borough Update

J H Kennedy of Beranten vialted Pinkely home yesterday. Prof John Walkingshaw of Wilkes Barre visited town yesterday. Edward Foreueon leaves today to resume studies at Villa Nova College. The borough council will hold a meeting this evening. J Leach has returned from New York.

J. H. Kennedy Beranten Pinkely John Walkingshaw Wilkes- Barre Edward Foreueon Villa Nova College Ft J. Leach New York

Taylorville lodge fair promises lively October event

Taylorville lodge No. 658 Old Pellews holds a festival in Weber Rink on October 19 20 and 21 with committees eager for a notable affair. Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas H Jenkins set for this afternoon at the family home then Calvary Baptist Church. Various local visits and upcoming state and county meetings noted along with civic notes.

Taylorville Order of Old Pellows Weber Meyers John BR. Neeley John D. Atherton Kimbhurst Yeaterday Prifte of Thomas Il Jenkins Union Street Calvary Baptist Church H. Harris Om Meiting O. 1 Scranton William J. Neirer Lackswonth Pond Street William Fairclough Kansas City Sons of Temperance Mali Street Casey Liszt New York City John T. Gibbons North Tayior Mesere Chauncey Bryan Edward Fox Thomas Cumming Richard England Voung Minooka Frer John Rh. Thomas Maton Street M. J. Lloyd

Jermyn and Mayfield Host Varied Cultural Week

The loan exhibition continues strong with Fiori Brothers and Miss Maxwell set to perform at Jermyn and Mayfield. Out of town acts like Poote Brothers and Magnolia Quartet draw crowds as Archbald night showcases local talent and encores. Community events include church suppers, a New England tea, and an oyster supper hosted by St. James and Primitive Methodist groups. Local officials may resign at Mayfield council meeting. school board to meet Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dive Gardner visits relatives in town.

Fiori Brothers Miss Maxwell Carbondale Messrs. Fiori Mise Maxwell Poote Brothers Arehbali Magnolia Quartette Helen Patterson Rh. A. Jones Archbald Mayfeld Mattie Bettigue Ladies’ Aid Primitive Methodist Church Papitas St. James' Church Arthur Day Cemetery Street A. Kirlin Boronton John T. Nicholson Muir Street McChrone Booth Mathelpeet

Family notices and travel hints from Mayfield column

From her son Patrick serving on the flagship Chicago dated Cape Town Africa the ship is expected to reach New York in the first week of October. George Harris of Malin Street is confined at home with sickness. Will McCarty of Butte City Montana and Ed Dugan of Dunmore were guests of J J McCarty of Lackawanna Avenue Mayfield that week.

Patrick Chicago Cape Town Africa New York George Harris Malin Street Will McCarty Butte City Montana Ed. Dugan Dunmore J. J. McCarty Lackawanna Avenue Mayfield

Peckville Local Notes and Meetings Week Ahead

Emma Carpenter returns from Brett visit. Wilson Fire Company to meet tomorrow evening for wagon inspection. Thomas Crary of Hancock is John Bradley’s witness. W O Ketcham and daughter Mabel visit Uniondale. Mr and Mrs J W Kennedy with parents at Pleasant Mount. Public schools reopen for winter term. William Roberts visits Yoteville. Mrs Dougherty and Edward join Hulda Lloyd on Main Street. Fifty second regiment reunion committee meets at Ledyard hall this evening. all members requested to attend.

Emma Carpenter Brett Wilson Fire Company Howe Thomas Crary Hancock, N Richard Bradley Mere W. O. Ketcham Mabel Uniondale J. W. Kennedy Pleasant Mount William Roberts Yoteville Dougherty Edward Carbondale Huldah Lioyd Main Street Fifty-second Regiment Ledyard Hall

Bon Ton Stock company opens at Academy of Music

Commencing tonight Charles Leyburne and his company present a repertoire of comedies at Tommylar prices. They open Monday night with The Black Flag at the Academy of Music featuring Lazarus and Ned the cabin boy. Specialties between acts promise continuous performance and ladies tickets acceptances before 7 p.m. Seats on sale.

Charles Leyburne Bie Bon Ton Stock Academy of Music Mr. Leyburne Lazarus Emma Bunting Ned Cabin Boy

Gaiety Presents The Metropolitan Burlesquers This Week

For three days beginning September 21 the Gaiety will entertain patrons with that old act featuring The Metropolitan Burlesquers. Mario Jansen joins as a star of Hoeyd Norton’s Twentieth Century comedians, promising a varied vaudeville program.

Oly Ghiss Company Olin Bng Mario Jansen Hoeyd& Norton

On the Wabash at the Lycceum and Joe Arthur praise

The review discusses the American play On the Wabash at the Lycceum theater and author Joseph Arthur praised for portraying sturdy life with broad character strokes. It notes Edward C. White directing the tour and contrasts American rights with London successes, plus a segue into catarrh cure advertisements and Hall's Family Pills.

Wabash Joseph Arthur London Edward C. White Porrest Lawrence Barrett Corre Predi Mr. Arthurs Arthur

Historic Moravian Spot Marks Early Bradford County Mission

From Towanda Review June 26 1763 the first Christian baptism in present Bradford County occurred near Wyalusing where Papunhank Monsey chief was baptized. Monument near Clohighton marks the arrival of Moravian missionaries and the Friedenhuttent settlement later renamed Friedenhütten.

Wyalusing Bradford County Papunhank Monsey Clohigh Valley Count Zinzendorf America Europe Bethlehem Wyoming Valley

Baseball score details from multiple games in Philadelphia and Boston

Fragmentary report lists teams and players in unclear order. Mentions Philadelphia games with Batteriga Wood and Bredman Frazer at Douglass with umpires Snyder Me arr and anven. Also references Boston and Pittsburgh matchups with unreadable scores and lineups.

Philadelphia Louwlaville J Batteriga Wood Bredman Frazer Douglass Snyder Wid Mearr, Anven

Local Professionals and Services Advertised in Scranton

Directory style listing shows multiple professionals: Dr L M Gates and Dr C L Preas with hours at 77 Ant 20s Hoard of Trade Building and 10 to 2 2 to 4 7 to 8 p m. Dr G Lamoreaux at 2 Washington avenue. Dr Mary A Shepherd and Dr W L Rook veterinary services. School of the Lackawanna advertises enrollments. seeds firm G R Clark & Co. Bauer Orchestra offers music for events. Megargee Brothers printers handling envelopes and bags.

L. M. Gates Madison Avenue

Situations Wanted Listings From Local Employment Pages

A mixed set of short ads listing sought positions in fields like bookkeeping office work housekeeping and domestic service. Entries show names initials and delivery addresses, with notes on experience salary preferences and contact care notices amid a batch of umpire and official listings interwoven.

Scranton J.T Care Tribune

Unclear Entrants in New York Battery Case

Fragmentary list shows names Batteries Budho and O Connor, Carrick Garant and Warner, Umphees O Day and McDonald in a New York context. No clear event or outcome is described.

al Weehawken R St. Tousoo Fone O Em New York Budho and O'Connor Carrick, Garant and Warner Umphees O'Day and McDonald

Trains From Scranton May 14 1899 Schedule Summary

On May 14 1899 trains depart Scranton to Albany Pennsylvaniamontreal and other points. Multiple daily departures include times such as 7.59 8.60 10.12 am and 11.08 pm with connections to Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia Boston and Montreal. Western routes via Lehigh Valley and the Black Diamond Express are listed with arrival times in Boranton Wilkes-Barre Carbondale and North and South routes. Low fares promoted across United States and Canada by W Burdick Albany and W Cross Scranton agents.

Scranton New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Hethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven BO A Mountain Park Huldimere Washington Buradays Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Suneay Mor Pottsville Fifeet Scrinton Kanton Trenton Tobyhutian Minghamton Osweru Bis Mira Corning Hath Paneville Richfield Springs Tihaea Northumberland Pitteton Wisket Hares Pixmouth Broomesbury Daneville Williamsport Hardoute Baltimore Etton Areca Albany Barncoen Montreal Bowston England Etc View Lani Valley Railroad Penn Wilkes-Barre South Morge Ateanensee Wilkes- Starre Albiany Sarateim Beston New England Loweset United Ares Canadia

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Details Dated May 14 1899

Lehigh Valley Railroad schedule notices list routes to Scranton Bethlehem Boston Reading Harrisburg and Piper intermediates with multiple daily departures and express services. It notes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Shenandoah Bridge. Agents in South Bethlehem Cortland and Beranton handle tickets and reservations.

Scranton Pacademis New York Iphick D.& HE I. RK Bethlehem Boston Reading Harrisburg Piper A. m Geneva Rochester Oes Niagara Falla Chicago Pointia Dw HR H.W A. m Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Philidelshits Buffalo Shenenron Bridge Ollin Wilburk South Bethlehem NMACH Soci Othiehem Pullman Lackawanny Live Beranton

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Timetable Notice

Time table in effect Rep t month trains leave Scranton for New York Newburgh and intermediate Erie railroad points Hawley and local points at 7.00 a m and 28 p m Returning trains arrive Scranton at 6 40 a m and 11 0 p m

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Newburnh Erie Railroad Hawley

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