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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1895

Page

4

Carbondale Opens Football Season With Lackawanna Stalwarts

In Carbondale this afternoon Alumni park hosts the 1895 football season opener between Lackawanna and Carbondale High School. Local players from the School of Lackawanna will meet hometown students, likely drawing a large crowd for an exciting contest set to begin at 3 30 with teams listed as Lackawanna Phillips etc and Carbondale Kelly etc.

School of Lackawanna Carbondale High School Alumni Park Carbondale Lackawanna Phillips Bell Watts Pond Fills Rutherford Clark Crane Abbott Lynch Brown Kelly Hockenberry F. Utley Whitelock G. Gillia Johnson Rettew Forbes Rendleton Aarate J. Murrin

Hospital Finances and Board Meeting Deliberations

At a regular board meeting of hospital trustees Messrs Walker Norton Jones Moses White Shepherd and Scott were present. Bills were approved for payment and cellar cementing discussed. Treasurer’s quarterly report ending Aug 21 was adopted and sent to Harrisburg. Receipts and expenditures show deficits in maintenance while many accounts were delayed in payment. The poor department remains active with patients fully paid.

Boans of Hospital Trustees Walker Norton Jones Moses White Shepherd Scott Harrisburg

Mayor Refuses to Sign Three Indefinite Resolutions

Mayor Hendrick declines to affix his name to three measures after failing to decipher their exact contents. He marked the resolutions returned without approval noting they are unintelligible and indefinite and that the reformulators drafted them to avoid any question as to their meaning.

Hendrick Salen

Machinist George Schermerhorn Injured At Hendrick Plant

George Schermerhorn, a Hendrick Manufacturing machinist, suffered a painful foot injury when a casting dropped onto his foot during a lift. The incident left bruising above the ankle and near the ball of the foot, pausing his work for an extended period.

Hendrick Manufacturing Company George Schermerhorn

Injuries Not Serious for Dougherty After Mine Accident

Edward Dougherty, hurt at No 1 colliery Thursday, is believed to recover as Dr Gillis says no serious complications are yet seen. Joseph Bush, 15 month old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Bush of Simpson, died this morning after a brief illness of erolera infantum. Funeral today at 3:20 p.m. Maplewood cemetery interment to follow.

Edward Dougherty No. 1 Gillis Joseph Adam Bush Simpson Maplewood Cemetery

False report claims Delaware and Hudson official dead

A rumor circulated that Superintendent William Bowers of the Delaware and Hudson mine department in this city died of heart trouble in Saratoga. The report is false. Bowers has been in Saratoga for health reasons but is improving and expected home soon.

William Bowers Delaware and Hudson Mine Department Saratoga

Death of infant child in Pow derly area

Mr and Mrs James Gerrity of Powderly road mourn the death of their months old child after a brief illness described as cholera infantum. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 30 pm with interment at St Rose cemetery.

Cherrity James Gerrity Powderly Road St. Rose Cemetery

Improvements at No 1 plane on gravity road

The Delaware and Hudson company plans major improvements at No 1 plane on the gravity road. Excavations and masonry are nearly finished for a new structure or facility.

Delaware and Hudson Company

New Engine House Expansion and New Locomotive Engines

The project adds an engine house and two newly built engines awaiting bed plates and cylinders from the machine shops. The engines are complete except for those parts and are described as fine pieces of mechanical work. The head house will move nearer the top of the plane for greater convenience.

Birthday Celebrations Mark Veterans Lifework at River Street

William Atkinson, long time watchman for the Delaware and Hudson, turned seventy yesterday and celebrated with a family dinner at No 24 River Street where he received a handsome ebony walking stick. Relatives and friends from Susquehanna Philadelphia Wilkes Barre and Nanticoke attended along with neighbors and a surprise party hosted for Alexander Tulley. The article lists numerous attendees and local movements but centers on Atkinson’s milestone and family honor.

William Atkinson Delaware and Hudson Company River Street Walch A. Isger W. G. Atkinson Susquehanna J. BR. Atkinson Hannah Leonard George F. Mills James Atkinson Philadelphia Joseph Hammule Wilkes-Barre F. Atkinson Famiy Wiliam Thomas Misa Minnie Weston Nanticoke Booth Church Stree Fred Rappers Ruth Honesdale William Kenworthy Joseph Misset Baltimore Baltimore College of Physicians Alexander Tulley Wayne County Haresdale Morgan Reese Joseph Proctor James B. McTighe Joseph Krantz Frank P. Brown James Boylan Frank Walsh James J. Gorman James McLoughlin Rich- Was Moran Thomas Sears T. M. Pierson Borton Order of Railroad Telegraph Willliam Higgins Fitreudeburg State Normal School Clara Doyle Lisale Moyles Thoreday Seminton Smith Jefferson Division Fimira Thompson Here Policeman Bell Sidney Birkatt William Bowers Lake Ariel Bertha Lockwood Waymart Wall Park Street Willam Massey George Weestlake Anna Loftus Martha Lannon Ariington Dundaff Street G. W. Bly Momie Cannon Pike Street Providence Wilam Ogleby Eugenia Smith Ninth Avenue Wayne Counry Charles W. Perkins

New South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts the New South American Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases with relief in six hours. It claims prompt relief from urinary pain and retention, applicable to both sexes, and lists C. M. Harris, druggist, 123 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa, as the seller.

C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Archbald Firemen Benefit Literary Meeting Draws Notables

Archbald hosts a November literary gathering by the Archbald Bose company with Rev. Comerford and Rev. McNally in remarks praising firemen. President Blake and officers of the society receive encouragement and discuss plans. Attendees include William Myers, Henry Myers, M. J. McAndrew, A. F. McNally, and local names.

Archbald Bose Company Hove Gilroy Blake T. J. Comerford St. Thomas’ Church Father Comerford T. P. McNally Hyde Park Father Cometo Thomas Law Archard John J. Langan B.A. Jones H.C. Linderman William and Henry Myera William Klees W. H. Plake M. J. McAndrew A. F. McNally Mies Jennie Williams Green Ridge Mamie Foote Delia Coyne John A. Forte M. R. Gilroy A. J. Cawley Mart F. Cawley Thomas Loftus John Brogan Peranton

Mire fteet to Open Milliner Shop in Wheeler's

John F. King and Miss Ruth Quinter wed at James Ball's on Wednesday night. The couple will reside at King's home after the ceremony. The Methodist Episcopal church social was successful with the Electric Star band providing music. Ben Ross is recovering from a fall. Miss Hattie Hunter of Beranton visited Moscow recently after an absence.

Mire Fteet Wheeler John F. King Ruth Quinter James Ball's Mr. King Methodist Episcopal Church Electric Star Band Ben Ross Mies Hattie Hunter Beranton Giatis Sree Lone

Wreck Injuries No Lives Lost In Lehigh Valley Crash

A loaded freight train from Packerton to Coxton derailed after a fallen tree blocked the track near Stony Creek, Lehigh Valley railroad. The engine 442 and ten cars plunged into the Lehigh River. the crew escaped with no serious injuries, and express No. 1 was delayed for hours. Crews were from Mauch Chunk.

Lehigh Lehigh Valley Railroad Stony Creek White Haven Packerton Coxton Dinger Abeo Lehigh River Muuch Chunk

Funeral of Mrs Stroh Held at Pittaton Cemetery

The funeral for Mrs Janet Stroh was held from the family home on Church street and attended by many locals. Rev G Lyman led services with assistance from Rev W C Smith and Rev J B Sumner. A quartet sang hymns and Miss Mary Hastle. interment followed at Pitteton cemetery. Tall-bearers named. out of town attendees included Elina Stroh of Heading and Rebecca Craig among others.

Janet Stroh Church Street G. . Lyman Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church W. C. Smith Weat Side J. B. Summer Nanthenke Tda Speece Miller T. R. Staley Arthur Matthews Mary Hastle Avoca J. B. Sumner Pitteton Cemetery Simpson Thomas Lance J. Lo Hurter William K

New William A Colliery Reopens After Fire

The Duryea breaker destroyed by fire is rebuilt and nearly complete. Connell Coal Company officials say it will be stocked up full force next Tuesday morning. Workmen laid off by the blaze return to nearby mines as the breaker restarts, promising a big boom for Duryea.

William A Duryea Connell Coal Company Duryéa

Two Hospital Injuries and Local Council Turmoil

Two hospital cases report Hughestown laborer Thomas Walsh injured when squeezed between cars at Phenix colliery. Peter Walkuskie burned in a gas explosion at Twin Junction. A special common council meeting ends in confusion over auditing reports and a rejected Health Officer bill. Detective Eckert probes foul play in the Founder case, exhumation planned for autopsy.

Thomas Walsh Hughestown Phenix Collery Peter Walkuskie Yesteray

Scranton Tribune Office Ad and Local Notices

The FP tiston office on William Street in Scranton handles ads and notices daily from dawn to ten. The People's Water Company began pumping river water to build reserves against famine. Spring Brook water is low but enough for consumers. Insurance agent Charles Williams will move to his new residence on William Street in a few weeks. Mrs Williams is spending time there.

FP Tiston The Scranton Tribune William Street People's Water Company Duoin Coveral Vie Casirles Willams Dill

It Is Known By Its Cures Hood's Sarsaparilla Adclaims Merit

The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures thousands, lifting them from despair to health. It claims the medicine has the largest sales and requires the world’s largest laboratory to produce it, urging readers to try a remedy that has helped many.

Hood Ihs

Local progress and social notes from Olyphant area

Rev B J Morgan, five months in ministry, left for Auburn to study at a two year theological program. George Davis and Nellie Morgan wed at Carbondale with reception. liquor dealers of Olyphant form Protective Association. Officers elected and delegates named for state convention. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Schubmehl, return from Leroy and Danville. wheel travelers tour Hudson River region.

B. J. Morgan Presbyterian Church Auburn N. Y Theological Seminary Irving Hall W. J. Schubmehl Leroy and Danville George Davis Misa Nellie "Morgan D. R. Morgan Carbondale Misa Ettle Ely Edward Parry Lcenses Thomas P. Jones Joseph A. Dolphin Michael Peoaak James T. Flatts M. J. Ohdlwain James W. O'Brien Antol Gilinski John J. Fadten Thomas P. Jona R. M. Owvas Jooph A. Deopiin John Swallow M. Bocak M. J. O'Halloran J. L Knapp T. M. Voyle New York State Hudson River DoWid Meixell Wilkes-Barre

Four Fires In Great Bend Supposed Incendiary Attacks

Night of four fires in Great Bend with three at tall cedars and a fourth at I M Lathrop’s tool shop on Charge avenue. Langley store waste placed under it. Clues store on FE D. Curran’s salon on Plee street. La throp shop destroyed carpentry tools and bicycle. Insurance $100, loss about $200. Dayton avenue small fire noted.

Great Bend C. J. Langley FE. D Curran I. M. Lathrop Charge Avenue Dayton Avenue

Fire damages small barn. quick response saves property

A Friday afternoon fire damaged a barn belonging to Mrs. Gannon but was extinguished quickly by the local fire company which saved substantial property. Also noted are a wedding at St. Lawrence church, a death from heart failure, and a hospital visit by Mrs. B. F. Bernstein to Narragansett Bay.

B. F. Bernstein Narraganrcit Bay

Trotting Heat Delivers Win to MacCleary at Fairgrounds

Postponed 2.22 class trotting and pacing heats ran yesterday morning at the fairgrounds. MacCleary driven by Leonard of Forest City won with Starlight second and Nellie B third. heat time 2.34. Delays included betting on track and wagering devices. A parade of local notices follows: Whiney Bros. employee Gray crushed fingers by falling stone. St Luke's preacher Hey F B Whitcome to speak at Grace church. locals travel from Honesdale to Cleveland. Miss Mida Atkinson visits Hawley. Port Jervis beats Amities 11 to 9 on silk mill grounds. Mrs Gardner and son Perry return from Danville. farewell for Edward Penwarden at Prompton.

Fairgrounds Honesdalians Kitty Cloud MacCleary Leonard Forest City Starlight Hunt Bros Florida N. Y Nellie B Patterson Carbondale

Binghamton visitors at Jay House and local events

Mia, John Levervich and Mrs A King of Binghamton stop at the Jay House. Local sportsmen from Binghamton Hep bottom and Brushville join New Milford Gun club in a clay pigeon shoot. Clyde Pratt wins with George Gillespie second and L H Pratt third. Rev Mr Kelly of Toronto assists at Methodist meetings and Kirkwood and New Milford baseball clubs play. Harford fair draws large attendance with stock and veg displays. Galusha Grow delivers the welcome. Hallstead Cornet Band provides music.

Mia John Levervich A. King Binghamton Jay House Hepbottom Brushville New Milford Hopbottom Edson A. Benson South Girton Kirkwood F. A. Abrams Lizzie McLaughlin Scranton Nicholson Harford Fair Galusha Grow Hallestead Cornet

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers to soothe teething babies. It promises to ease pain, soften gums, cure wind colic, and diarrhea and urges buyers to ask for the product from druggists worldwide priced at twenty five cents.

Mrs. Winslow

Magnetic treatments offered by Dr Smith at Linden Street

Thinking people know that the very cheap things are really the most expensive. The magnetic physicians are neither very cheap nor very expensive but the most reasonable in price with curable effects. Years of practical merit and the latest methods tackle chronic diseases with remarkable results. Those suffering chronic disease are urged to consult Dr Smith at 66 Linden Street on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Sm'th Dr. Smith Linden Street

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