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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1900
Page
10
In Lackawanna County Carbondale engineers conclude one abutment may suffice for the North Church street bridge over Rucketbrook, reversing earlier support for rebuilding two abutments. The plan would save several hundred dollars, despite prior sentiment for rebuilding both.
The Spoonera presented The Wapes of Bin to a large audience at the Ranch Opera House Saturday night ending a successful week's engagement. The matinee was well attended with surprising patronage despite a paralyzing strike and lower turnout than past shows.
Mr and Mrs Michael Price mourn the death of their 18 months old son Joseph who died Saturday after 12 oclock. The funeral is this afternoon at 1 oclock with burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
Mrs. C. W. Fulkerson returns from Scranton. Families relocate along Birkett and Canaan streets. Delaware and Hudson shops cut to nine hours daily. Mrs. M. W. Deeth returns from Jersey City visit. George Swift to Watertown after Welkes-Barre trip. Loretta Coleman back from Wilkes-Barre. James Lynott to Albany for work. Alderman S. Jones at Crystal Lake. Mamtons visit Wilkes-Barre friends. Simpson and Watkins close stores after strike. Good will and fixtures up for sale. Annie O Neill and Patrick Dixon announce wedding for Tuesday at St. Jose’s church.
The remains of Miss Sarah Murphy sister of Rev P L Murphy died at Mercy hospital Wilkes-Barre were brought by 240 Delaware and Hudson train to St Patrick's church for services. Visiting clergy, a large funeral procession including Irish societies, and pallbearers from Jonan Long's Stores attended. The service proceeded to St Patrick's cemetery with Rev E J Lafferty and Rev T J Rea officiating. Floral tributes adorned the proceedings.
A large number of citizens including the burgess and borough council are subpoenaed to Scranton this week for the stocker street grade suit. Gavin of Forest House and the Telephone company settle a pole placement issue near the hotel. Hendricks plans to move his Main street livery to Hushbrook street today. Martin Collins of Wilkes-Barre visits his parents on Second Street. Many Hungarians from the two boroughs are departing town.
Forty having left Jermyn Inet week with fifteen heading to the old country. A large number will depart Mayfield this week. Street cars run faster yet often exceed the ten mile limit. William Loughney of the nat Site is seriously ill. fever feared to develop. Mrs John Burke and Miss Hazel Wheen visitants from Arthendale. Mrs Williat Deakin and Mrs James Mann return from England. Mrs Emergon Wint and Mildred visit from Wilkes-Barre. Postmaster Gritthe and Jaco Sil verblatt attended Scranton yesterday. Thomas Solomon and two children hosted by Mr and Mrs John Solomon Main street. Thomas Prices returns from Elizabeth.
The funeral for Thomas McAndrew, ex burgess of Winton borough, was held from his home and proceeded to St James church for a high mass by Rev. M W J Rafferty, then burial at Archbald Catholic cemetery. A large crowd attended as the community mourned. Dennis Eavers captured a chicken thief on Friday night, arresting a foreigner named John Schumecky after a tense confrontation. he was committed to county jail after a hearing the next day before Justice Lofthce.
Mieniscent pitching by Curtia proves overpowering for Browne. Curtia stands as one of the county’s strongest amateur pitchers. James Stud plans to make New York his future home after leaving Thursday evening. Misses Lafferty and McGinness of Philadelphia return home after a week with Hen. O. W. Lafferty. Patrick Coleman of Depot and Second streets shows rapid improvement from recent issues. Mise Dolphin of Priceharg visits at Thomas Medline ton’s on Church street. Mr. Metiinty of Olyphant calls on friends in town Bundy. Messrs Pohl Fagen John Conroy Thomas Loftus and W. H. Dermody visit Dunmore Sunday evening. A number of town residents attend the funeral of Miss Murphy sister of Rev. T. O. Murphy at Olyphant yesterday.
Mr and Mrs William Hell and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W Maple Bell of Taylor. Mr M M Hughes visited relatives in Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs H Blows of Turnmore spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W F Hives.
Niagara Falls excursions hosted by the Penn sylvanian Railway run ten days from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with remaining dates September 6 and 20 October 4 and 18 Special trains depart Washington 6 00 am Baltimore 9 05 am Broad Street Station Philadelphia 8 00 am and 8 10 am other dates Round trip fares vary by origin city from 6 00 to 11 2 0 with proportionate rates from additional points Pamphlet and schedule info available from nearest agent or George W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia Pennsylvani a rail flyer notes.
In Washington Star style a cautious father resists his daughter's marriage to a man who loves her but is not her strongest suitor. After tense talk the father relents, the couple wed and live happily with the wife rich and beautiful, and the husband beloved.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several names and places including Cincinnati and Des Moines. It reads like a midsection of a box score or event notes with scattered team and player references and partial competition details.
Readable notes on upcoming stage acts and engagements in New York theatres. Includes Neva Marricon and Lottie Brien in a double bill, Aubrey Dramatic Brock company at Academy, and plans for "The Greatest Thing in the World" plus other revivals and showcases.
The notice lists housing to rent on Lackawanna Avenue and a parlor location for meeting and exchanging items. It also mentions coats for sale and a general clearing house for property exchanges, with prices per word and free situations wanted. A vague line references A. C) Mbejeirs in Rat on New Mexico.
Legal notices detail the Lackawanna Store Association annual meeting in Scranton Pa for officer elections and related business. Also included is a long constitutional amendment proposal from the Pennsylvania General Assembly affecting voter registration and uniform election laws with dates, locations, and officials noted.
A fragmented display lists multiple professionals and businesses in Scranton and peers. Advertised names include Dentists private hospital boards attorneys and banks with various addresses. A dated rail timetable appears with connections and services for Carbondale Scranton and nearby towns.
Railroad timetable notice details departures and routes for Lehigh Valley lines through Scranton to Philadelphia and New York. It lists Black Diamond Express and other services with daily and Sunday times, connections to Williamsport Towanda Elmira and Buffalo, plus Pullman reservations and agent contacts.
A fragmentary timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York Newark and Philadelphia with calls at Bethlehem Mahanoy Plane and White Haven. It notes express options, morning departures, and varying rates, detailing connections to Wilkes Barre and southern routes.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a timetable with entries mentioning Erie Wyoming Valley, a schedule on September 17, and trains arriving at Srontenne at 10.40 am and 1.10 pm. Other items reference New York Newbing and Beran with unclear destinations and times.
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