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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1900

Page

10

Lackawanna County council approves fire hose requisitions and street projects

Select council in Carbondale approved remaining under $100 of the fire department appropriation for hose company requisitions. Final readings posted for North Church street bridge $1,200 and sewer district annexation. Several resolutions passed including advertising for bids on North Church to Canaan streets, transfers per the controller, and a 35 foot Shell avenue street request. Battle avenue opening rejected and referred to the street committee. An engineer survey for Park street was ordered. A South Church street Ninth avenue sewer ordinance was introduced.

North Church Street Firat Mullady Canaan Street Shell Avenue Mannion Battle Avenue Park Street Lincoln Avenue John Gibbs

Death of Nathan E Fa lleh in Texas

Word reached of the death of Nathan E Fa lleh son of Mr and Mrs N B English Belmont street Belmont street Texas after blood poisoning from a felon on his finger Born in Greenfield aged thirty eight He had lived in Texas seventeen years Survived by wife father and mother one brother William G of Texas and two sisters Mrs R S Whitfield of this city and Mrs A Porter of Elmira N Y

N. BD English Belmont Street San Antonio Texas Doocenned Greenfield Eyore William G R. 8. Whitfield A. Porter Elmira, N

Wedding Announcements for Julia L and Emma Gilmartin

Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Julia L daughter of Mrs Catherine Houston to Mr James J Gor man a popular South Main street merchant. The event will take place at high noon Wednesday September 26 at St Rose church. On Wednesday of next week two well known young people of this city will be joined in wedlock. They are Miss Emma Gilmartin and Mr Thomas Harte of Cottage Street

Julia L Catherine Houston James J. Gorman South Main Street St. Rose Church Emma Gilmartin Thomas Harte Cottage Street

Local visitors and residents noted in city social list

Mr and Mrs W DPD Bryan of Washington DC visit Mr and Mrs J FE Burr. Miss Annie Reilly of Fallbrook Street visits Scranton friends. James and Lawrence Cherrity return from Schenectady NY. Miss Agatha Dwyer with typhoid fever moved to Dr Wheeler's private hospital. Dr Thompson of Scranton in the city on Saturday night. Minnie Walsh returns to Pittston. Miss Nora Gallagher of Crystal Lake spent yesterday in the city.

Minnie Walsh Pittston Nora Gallagher Crystal Lake

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD NOTES AND EVENTS

Frank Graves plans a New York City trip this week. The Ladies Aid society of 81 Janes church meets Thursday at Mrs. Silas Hills home on Third Street. Lafay ette College students excel in sports with Cure at fullback known for size and punting. Mr and Mrs John Marian return from their wedding trip to Buffalo and Toronto. Buffalo job hires draw many former travelers. Farm laborers complain of strikes as subsistence workers are paid fifty cents per day. Migrant labor pressures calm but tensions rise. Orig elist John Graves spent Sunday in Cadoala New York. A stray dog causes mischief. Chief McGinley to shoot if seen. Miss Mary McCarthy and Mike Kurr Meehan visit Philadelphia friends.

Frank Graves New York City Mra W. BE Davis Thin Srt Ladies' Aid Society Janes Ehureth Silas HB. Hills Third Street Lafaycette College Takifig Cure Creenfield John Marian Buffalo Toronto Guy Origelst John Gravee Cadoala N. Y McGinley Mary McCarthy Mike Kurr Meehan Philadelphia

Viewers appointed to assess sewer damages travel site

Court appointed viewers BF Kennedy F M Williams and W L Hill of Scranton to survey the proposed sewer grounds and estimate damages and benefits. The Baptist Young People's union at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church meets tonight with Mrs T W Watkins leading a talk on Tares in Your Field and a blackboard lesson on A Pod of Peas by President W Hi Priest. PF O Malley left for Philadelphia yesterday to take a course in den

N. Kennedy F. M. Williams W. L. Hill Scranton Baptist Young People’s Union Susquehanna Street Baptist Church T. W. Watkins W. Hi PF. O'Malley Philadelphia

Local Socials and City News From Taylor

Community news from Taylor includes Grice Gordon's tenth birthday reception hosted by Mr and Mrs George Gordon on Washington street with refreshments by Myre Gordon. Also reported are incidents of a small fire at John Glynn’s residence, theft at David H Evans barber shop, a police visit to Poughkeepsie, a United Mine Workers union meeting, funeral of Alfred Jones, upcoming Taylor Reds vs West Side Browne game, and local social visits across Scott township and Susquehanna county.

George Gordon Washington Street Grice Folka Myre Gordon Muriel Marston Waters Mame Brama Horas Scranton Ruth Fierdan Linea Veighta Gertrude Morris Sarah Jenking Minna Stumf Annie Davis Nora May Ella Cummings Casele Jorn Ralph and Harold Jardon Taylor John Glynn David H. Evans Oakatyecot Evans Justice Andrew Doles Main Street Poughkeepsie N.Y United Mine Workers’ Union Barham’s Hall Alfred Price Jones D. C. Eden Wirds Forest Home Taylor Reds West Sile Browne Latten Latten's Mises Mary Jlannah Davis Rosette Macy Jones John Thoma North Taylor Scott Township Lackawanna Lodge Seaeion Henry Jones Susquehnana County and Aire Wiliam Pell Ard Mel Mire Gtr Bend Pockville Mianche Bonfield Jormen

Wonderful Diarrhoea Cure Restores Health in Virginia

A reader from Hiltetile Virginia recounts a long battle with diarrhoea ended by Chambrain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a brief course the writer is fully well and urges fellow sufferers to try the medicine, noting improved health and vigor. Readily available from Matthews Bros wholesalers and retailers.

Chamberlain Chambrlain Iloum Moore Matthews Bros

Comfort to Sing At Methodist Church Sept twenty fourth

L M Comfort of Cowego will give a phonograph entertainment at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening September 24. Admission is ten and twenty cents. A special business meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of Mrs O P Stolly yesterday. Maurice B Dean left yesterday for New York to enter Columbia College’s music department. The Millers entertained friends over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gert Romers of Wyoming visit the former’s parents here. Rev A W Cooper plans to attend the State Methodist meeting in Harrisburg. All persons intending to enter the Sacred Literary class are reminded.

L. M. Comfort Cowego Women's Christian Temperance Union War Hell O. P. Stoll Yeeternday Cafleronony Maurice B. Dean Lef Yeaterday New York Haasica Department Columbia Col Lone Theodore Miller Gert Romers Wyoming A. W. Cooper Methodist Church Harrisburg

Baptist church to hold winter study group on Thursday

In the winter meeting at the Baptist church all are invited to organize and pursue study of Life of Christ on His Teachings. Mrs J W Derehimer entertains Mrs Kolser of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs James P Dichton hosted Scranton visitors. Mr and Mrs Henry M Iven plan a Adirondacks trip this week.

J. W. Derehimer Kolser Wilkes-Barre James P. Dichton Scranton Henry M. Iven Adirondacks

Man Hit by Biesel Named Garfield Thomas in Street Accident

Mr Ta Silvius was struck crossing near the post office by a bicyclist Garfield Thomas and hurled onto the pavement. He recovered quickly and walked home. Witnesses did not blame Thomas as accident deemed unavoidable.

Ta Silvius Garfield Thomas Silvis de. Crives Jormyn Mona Ald Bilvius Mr. Thomas Wieport Mies W. JE. Werner Edith Harry Tediy Oak Park D. P. Taylor Prospect Hill Riverside Prices James Patterson New York Wintenborough Mire James Strong Winton Prospect Cometery Riverside Cook Conpany Wilson Fire Company Thee Sterrick Crook and Lackawanns Simpson & Watkins

Lecture by Wilkes-Barre Superintendent on Character Building

Professor Coughiin will lecture this evening at the Methodist church on Character Building. Milo Coulbaugh and Aaron THNington departed Saturday for Philipsburg in Center county. Mr and Mrs Frank Howard and family left for Colorado. Mrs Robinson of West Scranton visits her daughter Mrs Olen Rogers. Ladies Aid society meets at the Methodist parsonage tomorrow afternoon. A special school board meeting is set for Wednesday evening.

Coughiin Wilkes-Barre Methodist Church Charsacter Milo Coulbaugh Aaron Thnington Phillipsburg Center County Frank Howard Colorado Robinson West Scranton Olen Rogers Methodist Patrsonage Evens Irie

Local Notice and Social Roundup From Pittston Area

Spieial tate Scranton Tribne reports events in Pittston and West Pittston. Dr W J Plumley of Scranton will speak at the M G C A educational and physical department opening with Charles W Hiley named physical director. A Lamb grand march prize and a church reports keep local interest high.

Will Prosecute Garman For Contempt In Court

Exclusive dispatch from Wilkes-Barre says Judge Woodward will press proceedings against ex Democratic Chairman John M Garman for contempt of court. Poweres to be filed in a few days alleging violent abuse of the judge at the convention. Affidavits from prominent lawyers across political lines cite alleged outbursts in saloons and on streets.

Wilkes-Barre

A Pocket Cold Cure Marketed for Quick Relief

Krause's Cold Cure comes in capsule form and is claimed to cure a cold in head throat chest or any part of the body within 24 hours. The notes promise no work stoppage. Tile Bie, Sold by Matthews Brox.

Krause Matthews Brox

Railroads announce Homeseekers excursions for 1900

Announced first and third Tuesdays each month from Chicago via the Milwaukee and St Paul line to multiple western states. Round trip fare is one five plus two dollars, valid two days. Special excursions on August 28 September 4 and 5 to Deadwood Spearfied Rapid City Custer Casper Sheridan at one fare plus Y for the round trip, valid to October 31 with limited westward stopovers. Contacts: W M Howell and John Pou, Broadway New York and Williamsport Pa.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Pointe In Towa South North Dakota Minnesota Montana Colorado Utah Nebraska Oregon Washington Cali W. EK. Howell KE. P. A Brodway New York John FR. Pott D. P Williamsport Bept 4Th Sth Deadwood Spearfield Rapid City Custer Casper Sheridan Wyo Omaha Howell G. BK Roowd

Special excursion tickets to Denver and nearby cities

Special excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood City and Ogden Utah will be sold from Chicago via Chicago Milwaukee and 81 Paul railway on August 1 and September 4 for two dollars round trip. Good to return by October 1900. For details contact W Howell Broadway New York or R Pott Williamsport 1486 William St Williamsport.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood City Ogden Utah Chicago Miwauken 81. Paul Howell HP. A Broadway New York Or Inc R. Pott D. P William St Williams Port

Theatrical Notices From Aged Page Fragments

Fragmented OCR shows theater items and company names including Le Moyne in The Grates Tiling in the World and Prisonie of Zonda from an Academy of Muse. Other listings reference The Avliey Siaok Company and Hird & ol turille Mili ahnele with unclear venues and dates.

Tearsway Shum Oh Hird Miliahnele Cespay Mre le Moyne Ef Zonda Academy of Muse The Avliey Siaok Company

The Land of the Living Theatre Review

A lengthy notice praises the Aubrey company for a six week run of The Land of the Living. It highlights elaborate scenery and effects and predicts strong audience appeal led by Frank Harvey and the Mikie Wee troupe in a premier of The Land of the Debi.

Academy of Mukie Howe Frank Harvey Sigwins Portnaynd Genald Allie Tate Aubrey Company

Fragmented text surrounds a New York event listing

A garbled write up describes an upcoming gathering at a hotel or venue in New York involving multiple figures and attractions. It mentions a show, a host, and references to speakers and performances. The exact details are obscured by OCR errors.

Inaugural Evening at Viera Theater Featured Band and Performers

The program opens with the long awaited Obator Cuvee Bob Taylen delivering a fundus auldives of The Pile arylate Dow. Following are Mare and the Srold Sisters with performances by the Trecharny Concert company and Moaart Amphoe Cymer chub. Rev. Siuifond will present a lecture on Midwheth.

Te Viera Theater Bob Taylen Mare

Furnished Mouse to Rent in Madison Ave Parlor

A fragment notes a furnished mouse for rent at a parlor on Madison Avenue with unclear directions. The entry resembles an old classified snippet with garbled lines and partial address.

Madison Avon Madison Awente

Proposals for Clearing and Construction on Bridge Site

A wartime public notice on site clearance and bridge construction details includes required dimensions, material specs, and safety standards. It references military oversight, locations in Scranton and nearby avenues, and the need for essential access and protection during works.

Illegal auction notice with distorted text

Notice of sale for a property tied to a legal matter. The document lists officials and dates but text is garbled. The sale is scheduled for an unspecified Wednesday at a listed time in a city with limited legible details.

Local Scranton Firms Advertise Services and Notices

Dense OCR listing shows Edward H. Davis and many Scranton professionals advertising architecture, law, real estate, and loans. Names include Joseph Retley, Dr K Milenberger, Victor Koch, Browning, Patterson, Thayer, Ayres, Clark, and more. Mentions Lovepeat plan, Washington avenue, Spruce Street, and Scranton House near the passenger depot.

Scranton House Parsenger Lovepeat Victor Koch Monprintor

Murderous attack leaves family dead in Beaufort area

Report details a brutal crime near Yemaseee Heat in fort county. A man killed his wife and child with a knife and gunfire after an earlier confrontation, as neighbors heard gunfire and pleas for mercy. Authorities, including the sheriff, failed to arrest the suspect despite efforts.

Columbia McSweeney Yemaseee Heat Fort County Joe Smalls Adan Clee Gilee Simalla Ellen Giles Sapaia Beaufort

Mysterious poisoning shocks New Jersey farm family

In Rahway New Jersey Clement In and a domestic named Kate were found dying after a suspected poisoning. One man, David Long, died before help arrived. Long reported illness since Tuesday and said the pair were sick after being exposed to a mysterious illness. Investigators will determine if the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.

New York Intel Clement Rahway N. J Batuyidasy Tase Morris Burt Bin David Long Kate Hurt Long

Unclear Event Narrative From Historic Wire Report

Fragmentary OCR text describes a disturbance at Steglien Mules with an attack, a person named Mabew involved, and another party in a tense exchange. Details are garbled. readable elements mention a confrontation and an unidentified victor.

Steglien Wow Buchen Mabew Ifie Waitin

Sunday Traps and Local Trades Report

Fragmented OCR notes outline a schedule of events and figures for Carbindale and nearby areas. Mentions Willie Barre and Allany with times and measurements, plus locations such as Lake Lodere and North-to, in a United States trade context. Burdick and organization initials appear. text is incomplete and unclear.

Carbindale Willie Barre Allany Pointe North Forescent Lake Lodere United States Burdick Senunten

Lehigh Valley schedules trains from Scranton to New York

Train timetables list Lehigh Valley Railroad services from Scranton via Peliad New York and intermediate stations. Ex speaker notes show departures 0:45 p m 1:15 pm 3:55 pm and 10:08 pm with connections to Towanda Elmira Geneva Buffalo and Niagara frontier destinations. Pullman reservations and outside connections also noted.

New York Philadephia Stroud Mohoken Hijlidelpha Aveive Pinan Streddetaige Teave Scranton Buffalo Lid Uoa Byra Montrowe Nicholws Binghamton Scranton Pion Gswege Onl Sree Prom Vtiea Frown Meholwon Stillo Krom Montrose Bloomabore Dividon Ieove Beranton Northimberland Saperi Porthemouth Nanticoke Plymouth Northumeberland South Mesa North Feave Siranton Teave Airantoe Ab Cor Peli Te. Oh Nia Ated Dyao Ron Los Fae White Haven Ehteleton Reading Elmira Uhirw Gereva Geneva Hookester Niagara Chirag D. & ‘ Okiie Mate UA W&m Kes Bartevil New Pots Philadelphia Buttwlo Eric Hollis Aeal Cortland Elieet Culales Cortland Etna New Vo Dive Pai Soul Hethletom Vorthekets Pullman Ketanta Ascne Sevanten

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table Notice

Timetable effective May 29, 3060 lists train departures from New York Port of Liberty Street to Newark Philadelphia Wilkes Barre and other points with varying times and destinations including Mountain Park and Bethlehem. Officials J Chier dsen general superintendent and Hh 14 Tardwen general passenger agent are noted.

New York Poot of Liberty Steeet S. We Sermiton Newark Hiebert Whiladelphia Bakton Hothtehwm Ablentown Mowe Chunk White Haven Expres Sun Wave Mitton Wilkes-Barre Sedov Siandaya Whington Sonny West Bethlelem Mrandl Geran Rove Lel Mareleturg Vis Abiai Bandayay Thougl Tickela Couth Chierdsen Supt Hh Tardwen Pas

Incomplete OCR local transit notes with scattered times

The readable fragments show schedules and routes with stops at Carbondale, Walton, Delhi, and Muln Lit, plus mentions of freight lines and transit agents. Several lines list times, destinations, and agencies such as Traveline Manager and Serene We, but the OCR is heavily garbled with inconsistent punctuation and stray letters.

Scotty Jas A. m Capence Ay Leone Artie Cudoudla Kere Carbondale Ty Saintle Hound Eames Om Ryinlos Lomaebint Butt Camel York Traveline Mennger Ament Serene

Local Train Schedule Notice On Line Closures

Fragmented OCR text describes a train schedule with times and fares in New York area, mentioning Hawine and Setamiin, a Sept date, and a price around $90. It references early morning departures and multiple stations, but details are incomplete.

Alowlis Hawine New York Sirmiy Setamiin

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