Peter Barry Dies After Emergency Hospital Operation
Peter Barry of Lackawanna County died Tuesday morning after an operation at Emergency Hospital Monday afternoon. He was 34, unmarried and a lifelong city resident. Surviving sisters Mew Patrick McDonough and Mrs John Mes Gowan live in the city. Barry had a mining injury four years earlier causing a hernia and abdominal organ dislocation, ending his ability to work. surgery offered a slim chance of restoration, but the shock proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Barry
Mew
Patrick McDonough
John Mes Gowan
Harry Wider
Quiet home wedding for Miss Elizabeth Colwell and Harry Swingle
A quiet wedding took place at 110 Wyoming street when Elizabeth Colwell married Harry Swingle. Rev A F Chaffee presided at 730 pm. The couple, after visiting Wilkes Barre, will reside in the city and are greeted by many well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Colwell
Wyoming Street
Elizabeth
Harry
Swingle
A. F. Chaffee
Thy
Methodist Church
Wilkes-Barre
Local News and Arrivals Pause for Community Events
W B Churchill of Elkdale visited the city yesterday while J J Kennedy from New York came to see relatives. A L Lewsley joined his family at Nineveh New York and Charles Cobbledick left for Newport News Virginia to erect an ice machine for Carbondale Machine company. Dr W W Fletcher attended the State Medical society meeting at Wilkes Barre. Fifty Mine Workers union members were initiated after yesterday afternoon mass meeting. G W Evans visited Scranton. About 590 people attended the Odio Fellows picnic at Lake Lodore yesterday. W R Johnson returned from Cincinnati where he attended the National Association of Traveling Engineers convention where he serves as treasurer. Sorosis adopted resolutions on the death of Helen Shields. funeral tomorrow at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Churchill
Elkdale
J. J. Kennedy
New York
Lewsley
Nineveh
N. Y
Charles Cobbledick
Newport News
Carbondale Machine Company
W. W. Fletcher
State Medical Society
Wilkes-Barre
Mine Workers’ Union
G. W. Evans
Scranton
Odi Fellows
Lake Lodore
W. R. Johnson
Cincinnati
National Association of Traveling Engineers
Sorosis
Helen Shields
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD Boy Shields survives street car strike
Henry Shields son of Dr and Mrs M J Shields escaped death yesterday after a wagon ride with other boys. He ran into an oncoming street car and was struck but suffered only bruises. Remains viewing for Walter Baker set for today between 10 and 2 at the Main street home. Athletics beat West Side Brown Juniors 15 to 4 with Parry McCarty and Maynard Reese noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
M. J. Shields
Young Shields
Walter Baker
Main Street
Cross
Brown
Parry
McCarty
Maynard
Reese
Browne
John Jermyn
Scranton
A. Willman
South Main Street
William Newberry
Second Street
Jean Miner’ Union
Thogarth's Hound
Carbondale
Joel Marcom
Third Street
James Piidean
Ireland
Scotland
New York
Wmdwerten
Williams Nuptials of Mike Maggie Williams and David T Lewis
A quiet evening ceremony at the Williams residence in Susquehanna featured Mike Maggie Williams and David T. Lewis uniting in marriage. Rev. Peter Roberts presided in a decorously adorned parlor while only immediate family attended. The bride wore cream cashmere with lace and ribbon. sister Myvanwy Lewis and brother John Williams served as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Clowk
Frank Williams
Susquehanna Atrowt
Mike Maggie Williams
David T. Lewis
Peter Roberts
Congregational Church
Myvanwy Lewis
John Williams
Wedding Supper and Honeymoon Plans Noted in Local Brief
Local item reports a young couple’s wedding supper, departure on the 11.16 Delaware and Hudson train for New York, and plans to reside in a newly furnished home on Susquehanna Street. Mentions of relatives, friends, and several residents visiting or traveling accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
New York
Susquehanna Street
Lewis
David FE. Lewin
Grassy Colliery
M. KB. Narnden
Scranton
Bernard Levy
J. A. Bhultz
Jean Williamson
Pittston
Alexander Frew
Ciarhondale
Frank Fhutts
Archbald
Thirid Waddle
Wilkes-Barre
D. W. Haris
Delaware Street
Mire
Mary Cummings
Dunmore Street
Rhoda Taylor
Carbondale
Apent
Local Notes From Scranton Area as Week Ends
Miss Mia Geta of Scranton returns home after a week away. Philip Colvin of Pueblo visits. Tl. M. Dean and family come back to Scranton. Henry A. Colvin of Shapps Hill visits his sister Celinda Gardner. Born to Mr and Mrs Aaron Henedict a daughter on Sept 15. Mrs F M Colvin visiting Dimock and Montrose. Miss Hattle Junckson injured hand while cork burst bottle of catsup. Dr Price treated with multiple stitches. Baptist church class on The Life of Christ to begin Friday Oct 5. invitation extended to all. Out of town pupils listed for local schools. Women’s Christian Temperance Union to meet at Mrs PP Sioll’s Friday afternoon. Community notes on wood scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Geta
Scranton
Philip Colvin
Pueblo
Col
Tl. M. Dean
Henry A. Colvin
Shapps Hill
Celinda Gardner
Aaron Henedict
F. M. Colvin
Dimock
Montrose
Hattle Junckson
Christ
Baptist Union
Haytist Young People's Union
Harold Bunnell
Vosbure
Berthea Paterson
Janet Paterson
la Plume
Clyde Nafus
Benton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Sioll
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea Promoted by Remedy
From The Times Hillsville Virginia a reader recounts long suffering from diarrhoea then rapid recovery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The letter praises the product and urges fellow sufferers to try it, noting successful results and full restoration of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
The
Times
Hillsville
O. J. Moore
Matthews
Community Notes from Clark's Green and Nearby
Mary Reed and son from Aingehami on visiting at the Clark's Green home of Edward Lutsey. Twins born to Rev TH Parture East household cheer residents. Miss Nellie J. Bishop from Chattanooga spoke on home mission work. William Talj injured by a falling case at Clark's Summit cannery, 75 pounds. Simpson Union Epworth Leagues to hold semi annual rally Oct 6 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reed
Aingehamion
George W. Rand
John
Lutsey
Frank
Edward Lutsey
Geeun Chave
John F. Smitth
Chilt
TH Part
Nellie J. Bishop
Chattanoor
William Talj
Simpson Union of
Epworth
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Local resident
Mrs. Broma Shaughnessey of Id Htemington Avenue suffering five years from severe back pain and related aches testifies that Doran's Kidney Pills relieved her symptoms. She notes cold exposure worsens pain and urges readers to seek this remedy. poster says Dean's is the true name and to avoid substitutes. Sold by Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feranton
Dean
Broma Shaughnessey
Ld Htemington Avenne
Doran
Poster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Clerical Visit Highlights Local Quarterly Meeting
The Rev. Austin Griffin presiding elder officiated at the second quarterly meeting and delivered an engaging sermon to an attentive audience. Mr. 4. C. Higgins visits Nicholson area. Miss Grace Smith of Nay Aug guests with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hyimer over Sunday. President A. A. Davis of Shep worth league chosen as delegate to the Wyoming District rally at Luzerne this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Griffin
4. C. Higgins
Nicholson
Grace Smith
Nay Aug
J. A. Hyimer
A. A. Davis
Shepworth League
Wyoming
Luzerne
Local Baseball Rivalry And Town Happenings In Taylor
The Price Library team met Old Forge on school grounds with Morris pitching six strikeouts and two hits allowed. Gallagher struggled for Old Forge as Morris starred with a home run and two base hits. Also noted are community events including silk mill preparations hiring 200 workers, a funeral, and social gatherings at Calvary Baptist and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Library
Old Forge
Morris
R. Watkins
Gallagher
J. Morris
Price
Morris and Watkins
Glynn and Gendalls
Barry
Thomas
Willam Watkins
Rendham
David Evans
Mount Cobb
Lake Ariel
Mendham
W. J. Davis
High Street
Ludlamaet
Lockawnanna Silk Factory
Isaac J. Davis
Calvary Baptist Church
Middle Street
West Side Browns
Aire
Robert Inglis
Yatesville
H. T. Davis
Alain Street
D.C. Edwardy
Grove Street
West Scranton
John Pugh
Taylor Street
Plymouth
Gomer Williams
North Taylor
Parsons
German Doctor’s Cure Vanishes Ailments At Remarkable Speed
An advertisement extols a treatment prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany’s famed court physician, long before aspirin’s discovery. It claims astonishingly rapid relief for distressing cases and lists the price as 0. ae. Sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Krause
Germany
Matthews Hros
Announcements of the railroads promote Allentown fair
The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers Scranton to Allentown excursion tickets for September 18, 19, or 21 at a round trip fare of 4.08 dollars. A special Brievial train departs Scranton September 20 at 7 25 p m with round trip fare 2 50 adults 1 90 children. A returning special leaves Allentown September 20 at 7 p m for Wilkes Barre Scranton and intermediate points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Time Standards Pamphlet for Global Schedules Issued
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway publishes a booklet explaining four Time Standards with charts diagrams and tables. It includes about twenty four tables showing time in principal world cities and hourly day conversions. Copies available from Geo. H. Heatford General Passenger Agent Chicago for two cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Geo. H. Heatford
Excelsior Springs Listed as Noted Health Resort
Excelsior Springs Missouri on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway line has become a leading health and pleasure resort in the United States. The railway issues a booklet describing the resort and its waters benefits, sent free on application to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago with a two cent stamp for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Kansanity
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Geo. H. Heafford
Wages Paid Across Mines In August For Several Companies
The Sterrick Creek company paid August wages yesterday. The New York and Feranton Coal company will pay Saturday for August and September. Moosic Mountain Coal and Mount Jessup Wage-rarners will be paid August wages Friday and Saturday respectively. The Dolph Coal company also pays August wages. S.H. Briggs becomes station agent at Winton. H. Stage resumes mail carrier duties after July 4 accident. Local arrests rise as farmers hire Officers Smith and Curtis to patrol orchards and fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterrick Creek Company
New York and Feranton Coal Company
Moosic Mountain Coal Company
Mount Jessup
Dolph Coal Company
S. H. Briggs
Delaware and Hudson Company
Winton
H. Stage
Seart
Smith and
Curtis
Sealed Proposals for Scranton Lateral Sewer Contract
Proposals for a lateral sewer with branches connections and fixtures on the west side of Washington avenue Scranton Pa will be received at the City Clerk's office until 7 30 p m on Thursday October 20 1900. Each proposal to be accompanied by cash or certified check for fifty dollars as a guarantee to execute if awarded. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of City Council City Clerk MT Lavelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Neo. Eury
Washington Avenue
New York Street
Mayson
MT. Lavelle
Coal Company charter filed for Pennsylvania mining venture
The document names The Covey Creek Coal Company proposed under Pennsylvania law to mine prepare and sell coal and lease coal lands with corporate rights granted by the state. The filing lists officials and the act authorizing the charter and supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Pennsylvania
Dan
Frank HH. Snyder
Frank J. Sehboutjoves
Charles S. Snyder
John D. Colvin
PF. Cooke
Art of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Covey ‘Reck Coal Company
Asterobly
I. F. Cooke, Solletter
The Lyceum Theater Season Highlights and Repertory
The Lyceum announces a packed week with Friday and Saturday performances including Naughty Anthony and Two Little Vagrants. The Wolford Sheridan troupe continues nightly with varied programs and praise for the military play The Last Victory and the melodrama The Morning Star. Notable cast members and touring company stars are listed, with matinee and evening showings and remarks on stagecraft and crowd reception.
Scranton Service Advertisements and Legal Notices Fragment
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous local services in Scranton including carriages and rubber tired vehicles, doctor offices, lawyers, and businesses. It mentions Justi Kelley Linden phone services, Dr Kulemberger, Dr Lyman, Laubach, Reynolds, Koch, Browning, Repologye, Boyee, Thayer, Waters, Patterson Wilcox, Clark & Co, and others with addresses on Spruce Street, Wyoming Avenue, Washington Avenue, and the City Passenger Depot area. The page also references The Post Office Cafe area and the Chamber of Trade with several names and business lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justi Kelley
Linden
National League game interrupted by crowd incident in Brooklyn
The National League contest in Brooklyn was disrupted in the third inning as a dispute over umpire Dufey's decisions sparked a melee. The score stood Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 0 with Hattteries Phillips and Peite noted for Philadelphia while Umpire Sayider officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklen
St. Lelewan
Brooklyn
Dufigey
de Olen
Philadelphia
Aneinnatd
Phillips
Peite
Herntand
Bonus Hine
Dougless
Surat
Aubrey Mock Company Opens Heat Week At Academy
The Aubrey Mock company Heat week brings an opening performance at the Academy of Mii with tickets to be distributed and the full house capacity expected despite doubts about the company’s reputation. The ensemble features strong, well known players celebrated by critics for their intelligent handling of dramatic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfond-Sivridyn
Tly Wrek
Spertattios
Iittmkjogd Watwornie Ant
Pe Cher
Professor Leite
Dapeseaounlels
Prank Chine
Olmedian
Tile
Yiepua
Paremeditead
Aubrey Mock Company
Academy of Mii
Dows
Aubrey Stock Company
Domanhe Woo
Toronto and Worcester Matchups in Regional Scores
An OCR readout lists multiple city pairings and scores including Toronto against Worcester with varied results, Providence versus Montreal, Martford and Rochester, and additional entries for Springfield and Syracuse among other abbreviations. The fragmentary data suggests a sports or standings roundup with inconsistent punctuation and identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Worcester
Providence
Montreal
Martford
Rochester
Springfield
Syracuse
Sunday Train Schedule Details for Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre
Train times listed from Scranton to Carbondale, Wilkes-Barre, Albany and northern points, with Sunday departures and connections. Notes show early morning and afternoon runs, rates and destinations across New York and Pennsylvania routes. JW Burdick, G Bas Albany, and Scranton offices cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cautbonlale
Wilkes-Marre
Albany
Point
North
Mondale
Late Lodore
United States
Canada
JW. Burdick
G. Bas
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable May 27 1900
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable lists departures to Philadelphia New York and regional via D and A R and connections to White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Easton Reading and Geneva with Pullman and parlor cars noted. Mentions stations Wilkes Barre Scranton Carbondale and Cortland Street New York. agent contacts J Walsh Aston and A Bernstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Pittabo
Reading, &c
Bunbury
Wood
Pugs
B. Tutchinson
Mer
New York
D. AR
D. No.fa
D. & Ui. Tm. Bot
Thor ‘Frakhammonte
Ithaca
Geneva
Leiccester
Buffalo
Niagara
Chicago
Pullman
Wilkes Barre
Saspemion
Cortland Street
Charles
Berl Ten
Pune Agt
Cortland Ulomel
A.W. Sonsemactinte
South
Erie and Wyoming Valley Rail Link Service Planned
A plan outlines trains connecting Erie with Wyoming Valley and Hawley with transfers for New York and intermediate stops. Service lists Seranton departures at 7 05 am and 3 43 pm, with Scranton arrivals at 10 00 am and 10 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efoet
Sersiton
New York
Muiladelpiig
Serdidsburg
Avive
Therken
Philadelphia
Binghamton
Tivininn—Lewie
Scranton
Northuuberland
West Kor Nanticoke
Northun Port
Nantinoke
Plath
Noethume Euhaied
Hat A. Mo
Pra Nintiwile
Prim Phemovih
Bentay ‘Pratns
Feeie Seranton
Livinn—teace Scranton
Amd
Hawley
Erie Rail
Newlatel
Seranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lackawanna County
Jermyn
Mayfield
Dalton
Virginia
Clark's
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Ccr
Wyoming Avenue
Pruce Street
Taylor News
Keenwood
David Creet
Miwon
Allentown Fair
People’s Exchange
Court Heller
Seravtet
Washigton Avenue
John Jenave
Wye Fog Avenue
Pine Street
Thomas Rissell
Harrison Anonua
Green Ridge
Enwant
le Sa Rue
Lackawanna Avenue
Herring-Hall Aiarvin CO
Cotinell
Hox
Care Tribune
Mra
AL Warman
Marene Corps
United States Navy
Philippines
BR. Husell
Cornet Lacksoanne
Louise Shoemaker
Adame Nevone
Peinam Street
North End
Tribune
Mulberry Y
Addie
Let City
Wet Elm Street
Fiat
Busines
Addrem
L. M
General Delivery
Ee al
M. C
Trilmue
CARRY
Briggs
A. B. Briggs
Main Avenue
Eicke
Adame and Mulberry
Peceville
LEGAL
Lackawanna Store Association, Limited
Menagera
Cnming
Fairchild
Ridence Road
Dian Avenue
Carton Street
Netanlou
Wales
Ton Covet
Etreet
Pdamond Avenue
Providence Road
Court Street
Clysiond
Wwe
Chaiont
James Moir
Mupeiaere
Lution T
Muale
Land of the Living
Matiness
Academy of Muse
Wolford-Sheridan Repertoire Company
Gettysburg
Academy
Fielaeou Fiaee
Lele
Lyceum Linuter
Neva Merrionae
Ovat
Atine Bolden
Loute Firivere
Fidelle Earle
Katharine Vincent
Ruth Eld Fede
Arthur Caghey
Ord la Barre
Harry Cahlint
Thigh Cameron
Duities Ruin
Hablert Multon
Certified Public Accountant
Edward
Spaulding, P. A
ThaDora” Bank Building
Architects
Soward H. Daves
Connell
Scrante
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
C. E. Kulenberger
Lyman
Wyoming and
Mulberry
Laubach
CH. B. F. Reynolds
P.O
ELE Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Raten Reavenable
Zpiglen
Scranton House
Pd, Lok W
Pln
Victor Koch
J. W. Browning
Jor-at-law
Foote
Mears Allel Stage
DB Replogle
Loass
Meare Bilder
Frank Boyee
Counen
Joratlaw
Bue
Hoos
Jeasep
Abssep
Vipornevs
James OW
Carfond
Ames W
Akiorse
Epward W. Thayer
Fural
Wil Flower
Mesa Bund Lllge
LM Mews
LA Waters
Atiorsey
of Trade Building
Scranton, Py, Hoamiy
Pcher
Boam of Trade Building
Sameton, Py
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders National Bank Building
Comegys
A. W. Bfrthole
Attorley
MEARS
Physicians and Surgeons
DH. W. & Alles
L'Amore
Ofmick
Washington ,Avenue
Mulierey
Heart
Loin
Beta P.m
Lac Kawanna
Tunas
W. E. Plumtey
Leeds
Br, Clark & CO
Seldsyen
Niserymeon
Etre
Given Howes
Novih
Malin Avenue
Cuin
Joseph Kurttrr
Lackawaxnna
Hoenton
Daven
Eean
Sean Balls
Henry Bone
Rene
Bae
Megarger Bros. , Printers Supplies
Lw. Paper
Arohouse
Lin Washington Avenur
Qoeens
National League
Chebro
O'Connor Carrink
Taylor and Bowerman
Umpine
Sayider
Delaware Lackawanna and Western
Gon Tae
LG A.m
Hoteelale
Lake Lahore
Penneyrutile Pe
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Foot of Liberty
Seward
Hivabeth
Milladelphia
Easton
Jethtelien
A Tetituwn
Wiel Express
Sippy Avs
Ph Mn
Mittaten Aml Wilkes Taree
Dos Gil
Telene
Boltitivan
Fes
Fone Brand
van Grows
Etc
Patan
Ontario
Western Bar
Dateien
Teaver Learr Sian
Wa 'da Weave FM
Odosu
Carbondale Scranton
Pointe Noth
Loola
Walton
Delhi
Marylee Ath Sibir Cooerveutiiene
Suday
Mehat Oeiete
Lee
Aston
Gen Pow Age
J, Walsh
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Redqord
Lackawanna
I. T. Keller
Rae
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