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Evening journal., 1900-11-22
MORE THAN FIFTY ARE KILLED
BY THE SWEEP OF A TORNADO
LONG TROLLEY
CONNECTIONS Made
Continuous From Whining.
ton 10 MauCh Chunk
Philadelphia

With the building of the lines OF the
Inland Traction Company between
North Wales and Chestnut Hin Park,
work on which is now about to begin,
and the extension of the line from
RichlandtOwn to HellertOwn, there will
be completed the final links of what
viii prove to be the longest continuous
trolley line in the world.
Beginning at Wilmington. q passen-
ger will then be able to ride by trolley
to Philadelphia, with but few trans
fers, and thence continue to ride. ON a
continuous line from the Quaker City.
total distance of 80 miles to Mauch
Chunk, passing over the Inland lines
through Lansdale to Perkasie, over
the QuakertoWn line to HellertOwn,
thence over the Bethlehem line to the
Lehigh Traction lines, going through
Allentown anduover the newly opened
Slatington line to the latter place
where a final twelve mile extension
now in course of construction, will
reach to Mauch Chunk.
This marvellous feat of traction trav-
el has been made possible by the Le-
high Traction Company purchasing thg
21-mile SlatingtOn line, and thus per.
Uniting the completion of arrange.
ments by which through cars will ruT
from HellertOwn to Slatington, anC
thence over the Slate Belt Lin,
(another new seventeen mile purchase,
to Bangor, a total of SO miles. AS soor
as the Inland Company's extensions
are completed, it is expected th'
through car service will be extende,
the total 10 miles to Fourth and Wal
nut streets, Philadelphia, via German
town avenue.
This wonderful run viii traverse tn
fun length of Montgomery county AM
lserve to connect all the towns in IL
eastern part, and viii serve to beneii
the advancement of the county in
great many ways. From this trolle
lsystem there will project a series o
important connections that will serv
as valuable feeders and prove of grea
advantage to the travelling public.
The first beyond Philadelphia is Oh
picturesque Willow Grove and Doyles
town lines. from Germantown, both il
active operation. The second is tn
Chestnut Hill, Roxborough and Nor
ristown road, passing through Norris
town. via the Schuylkill Traction roa
Ito Collegeville and ultimately to Potts
town, with a connection (about to b
built) through Bridgeport to Vale
Forge, to Phoenixville, thence over tn
b Montgomery and Chester lines to Roy
ersford. while another connection
2 contemplation will lead from Potts
2 town through Boyertown to Readin
from whence a road now runs to Lei
b anon.
The third will be the new Willo'
Grove and Glenside lines, from nea
Amber The fourth WILDE the pre-
jected lines from Perkasie to Doyle.
town. thence to New Hope, opposii
= Lambertville, n. j., a branch divertin
- to Easton.
c Thus the Inland Traction lines wit
a its connection with the Lehigh Ira
y tion lines, will prove to be a most 70
+ midable trolley line, and this COUNT
v is destined to play no small part in Il
future history of extended and throug
trolley service, and the formal inaug
raj of the trolley as a rival Of Il
steam roads in long distance passel
ger service.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
REBUILDING CREEK BRIDGE
1t wawasset on the wilni ington and
Northern Railroad

Tho work OF rebuilding the piers OF
the bridge over the Brandywine at
Wawasset. on the Wilmington and
Northern railroad. is almost complet-
ed, and the men in charge of the work
expect to have it done by the end of
the present week. The piers have been
rebuilt. and the work Of strengthen
ing the bridge proper is now we'll
under way. 1t will be in condition for
the heaviest travel by traction engines
and other heavy machinery by next
week. The bridge has been open to
light travel ever since the work was
commenced.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
sisters Wand Return Made

The Sisters Of Charity, at the corner
of sixth and West streets, request that
all who received tickets for the dra-
matte entertainment held in the Opera
House on November IA TO make re-
turns as early as possible.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
We're Fined for Trespass

Charles Bowers, Charles Dougherty
and William Brasure. charged with
trespassing on the property Of the p,
w. g. b. Railroad Company were fined
SO and costs each by Judge Cochran in
City Court to-day Three men charged
with drunkenness were assessed 81 and
| costs each.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
Thought Robbers Were Around

At 1130 o'clock last night consider
able excitement was caused by an un-
usual light in Wyatt's dry goods store
at Second and Orange streets. The
light was discovered by Steve
Sweeney, who notified the police. Mr.
Wyatt was called and a search Of the
place was made, but beyond the fact
that the electric light was burning
there were no signs Of robbers.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
FILTHY EAST FRONT STREET
Green slime aud stencil Almost Tn
hcarabIe

East Front street between Market
and French is green with fermented
filth. and a general howl Is being
made by people who either live or are
forced by reason of business TO fire.
quent that section. 10 is said that the
white wings of the city never visit
there with hrooms and carts. and the
street is now menace to the health of
the city.
One of the residents Of the street
says that the street. II swept twice a
week for awhile. would present a
much better appearance and would be
healthier. At present the cutters are
filed with a green slime. and the
stencil arising from the much-used
thoroughiare is almost unbearable.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
BuIIding a Chester Line

William II. Quigg. who has the con-
tract for building the lines of the Poo
pies Railway Company, also has the
contract to build the new lines Of a
Chester railway. On Tuesday night 100
men were taken from this city to Ches-
ter to construct a portion Of these new
lines.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
AnInnce WorI,ers Meet

Under the auspices of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance, religious
meeting was held in the rooms of the
Sunday Breakfast Association this
morning. This evening another meet
ing will be held in Alliance Mission
Hall.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
GARBAGE NOT COLLECTED
Remains on West side Sometimes al
Long as Ten Days

I'm certainly pleased to see that the
Evening Journal is taking up the cause
of the people against the garbage
men, said a person who resides near
Eighth and Adams streets to an Even
ing Journal reporter.
"Why-have they been neglecting
their work out your way?" inquired
the reporter.
Il should say so" was the reply.
''The garbage at our house has remain
ed ten days at a time, much to our
discomfort and am not the only one
who complains. My neighbors have
had the same experience. Really,
think the people should meet and ap-
point a committee to investigate the
matter. It has become so serious that
something should be done"
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
Checks Ready for Election omcers

Clerk of the Peace Foard has pre-
pared the checks for the officers who
held the recent election. They are
ready, and Mr.. Foard desires that the
officers call at his office for them. or
on Messrs. H. II. Billany or Francis A.
McCloskey.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

the state win thrill with pride or blush
with shame when the scholar and patriot
Roosevelt calls out '"rhe senator from
Delaware
Reposing the utmost confidence In the
integrity and honor of my fellow citizens
in the General Assembly / am. sir,
Sincerely yours.
WILLIAM MICHAEL BYRNE.
Wilmington. Del, Nov. a. 1900.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
win Taik to Young Men

what a Young Man Owes to Him
sell" is the subject Of a talk to be deliv-
cred by Professor Twitmeyer before
the Y. NJ. c. A. on Sunday afternoon.
At the service Miss Mabel Hart will
sing.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
WHITNEY TO LEAVE TUESDAY
New Metropolitan Boat Being Finished in
DrV.d0ekS

In the drydoclz Of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Companys shipyard
the new steamer James s. Whitney is
receiving its finishing touches from
the painters. Every effort is being
made to have the Whitney ready for
departure on Tuesday.
The steamer was built for the Metro
politan Steamship Company. and re-
Gently made a successful trial trip.
Give the children Shredded Wheat
Ricquff
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
scbooI Teams Play Football

Friends School and the Chesapeake
CITY High School teams played game
of football in this city yesterday after
noon. in which neither side scored.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
Have Arranged Handicaps

Handicaps in the pull-up on hori-
zontal bar contest Of the y. NJ. c. A
indoor sports to be held tonight have
been arranged.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
Inr. Con.ained Much NIoney

Wesley NJ. Z. Church has realized
more than 500 from the recent Jug
breaking in the church.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
To Cure a Cold in one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If Il
fails to cure. Z. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
mentioned for Acknowledgement

Edmund Mitchell is mentioned by
Republicans for the position OF adju-
tant-general Of the State to succeed
the present incumbent, Adjntant-Gen-
.eral Garrett j. Hart.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

- Workmen VIII Elect Officers
Local lodges Of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen will elect officers in
December.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22
Churoh sumner was Profitable

Several hundred people took supper
in Sacred Heart Church last evening.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

For a Cold in the Head, Laxatiye
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

Ready cooked Shredded Wheat Bis
cult.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

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Evening journal., 1900-11-22

No charge for headlines or sig-
natures in The Evening Journal
bargain Counter" one cent
word column.
Evening journal., 1900-11-22

Business notices of every de-
scription cost but penny word
in the Evening Journals Bar
gain Counter" column.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

turned home today after visiting Mr.. and Mrs
August Widivcr, of West Market street
Daniel }. Roberts, Of Spring street, has re.
turned home after spending few days in Buf.
fllo.
Misses Mary McGowan, Mary Boland and Celia
Gavin are back from Lake Ariel.
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club will
hold their weekly social tomorrow evening at the
Auditorium
The Ladies' Aid society of the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church will conduct an out.
ing at Nay Aug park Thursday. Special cars
will leave Oak street at O'Clock.
The Sunday school Of the First Christian
church will hold their picnic at Nay Aug park
sept. -.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Primitive
Methodist church, Of East Market street, will
hold an entertainment on Thursday evening, Sent.
G, at 100 The following programme will be
rendered.: Violin solo, Professor Walkcnshaw;
recitation, Miss Lulu Simms; solo, Mrs J. d.
Myers; recitation, Miss Lulu Constantine; instru.
mental selection by Mr.. Harry Hughes and par,
ty; recitation, Miss May Simms; duet, the Misses
Margaret Serys and Susie Barnes: recitation
Miss Elizabeth jones' violin solo, Professor Walk.
cnshaw, There will be ice cream for sale at the
close Of the entertainment.
W G. A. gospel tent meetings every evening
this week. Childrcn's meeting at p. M Bible
reading at p M. Eyangelistic service at 7.45
All conducted by Miss Mary IIastie, of Ayoca.
Mr. b. +. Armstrong, Of PittSon, speaks Monday
night The childrcn's meeting at 3 p. m. and
the Bible reading at ( In the Y W. c. A. cospcl
tent "Glad Tidngs," will be led by Miss Krig
baum, city missionary Of the Penn Avenue Ban
tist church. Eyangehstic meeting at 7.l5. an
welcome.
The ladies Of the Foreign Missionary society
Of the Providence Presbyterian church will hold
their regular monthly meeting az the Y. W. C.
\. rooms on Friday afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
The topic to be considered is "Japan"
Stewart Shoemaker, Of Davis drug store, is en-.
joying his vacation at Jersey City.
Mr. Frank Coons, Of South Main street, enter.
tanned his cousin from Ilazlcton.
Mr. James Brennan, graduate Of the Pbila.
delpha College Of Pharmacy, has accented a
position at Davis branch drug store. Mr. Brcn.
nan will take full charge People living on the
lil can rest assured that they will be as well
taken care Of there as in any place in the ciry.
and will find everything there in the drug line
at reasonable prices. Mr. Brennan comes highly
recommended, being a brother OF Dr. Brennan,
Of the West Side.
Rev, DIR. George L. Guild pastor of the Proyi.
denee Presbyterian church, will have charge Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05
Told in a Few Lines.

a special meeting of the school board
was called by President Nevin last
night. BY $50 no quorum materializ-
ing, Secretary Haggerty adjourned the
meeting until a date selected by the
president.
The Independent Hose company will
meet tonight to take action regarding
the death of James Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Craig, of Peck
vile, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
j. Swartz, of Electric avenue, the first
part of the week.
Miss Nancy Dewing. of Warrington,
was the guest of Miss Jessie Swartz.
of Electric avenue, Monday.
Norman Bradley, who has been so
i'll for the past week at his home on
Chestnut street, was able to be out
yesterday.
Jeweler Oscar Henopp, of East
Drinker street, was a business visitor
In Georgetown yesterday.
The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church held an Interest,"
ing meeting in the church parlors last
evening. The blocks of the quilt, which
nave been out for some time, were all
brought in and a neat sum of money
was found to be realized from the
same.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

One of the prettiest and most FASH
ionabe weddings of the season took
place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock
with a nuptial mass in st. Marys
church, on River street, when Miss
Anna Bluege, of Locust street, and Jo-
seph Briskey were united in marriage
by Rev. Father Christ.
The couple advanced TO the
chancel railing to the strain of Lohen-
grin, played by Professor Ackerman,
where they were met by Father Christ.
The bride, who is tall and exceedingly
graceful, was attired in a cream lans-
downe, with a white silk veil. The
groom was dressed in the conventional
black. Miss Kate Guard attended the
bride, and William Bluege, a brother
of the bride, was groomsman.
After the ceremony, the guests re-
paired to the home of the brides par
ents, on Locust street where a sumptu-
Gus wedding breakfast was served.
Last evening a reception was rendered
the couple, when they received the
congratua tions of their host of friends.
They also were the recipients of many
handsome gifts. They will go to house
Keeping at 331 Irving avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05
In Honor of Miss Gerrity.

In honor of Miss Name Gerrity, of
Chicago, who was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. John Padden, of Palm street,
and who left yesterday for her home,
reception and dance was rendered
her in Pharmacy hail. Monday night.
There was also a short entertainment
prior to the reception, at which John
Mahon rendered in faultless style
THE Girl | Should Have Married Long
Ago" After the reception a dance
followed, which lasted into the night,
Cusicks orchestra furnishing the
music
Those present We're the Misses Name
Costigan, Alice DeLacy, Kate Nc
Cam, Mary Mccain. Mary Mahon, b.
Mahon, Kate MahOn. Bernetta Nc
Hugh, Mollie LOTUS Elizabeth Clair,
Anna Clark, Anna Lavelle, Nellie Mof-
fit, and Anna Hopkins, of Utica, n. Y.
The gentlemen present were j. II.
DAILY, w. j. Burns, NJ. j. McHugh NJ.
j. Reilly, Martin McHale, Joseph Han
nick, Andrew Merrick, James Bohan,
Thomas Bohan, Michael Padden, Mar
tin DonOhue, James Lavelle, John Ma
hon, Patrick Moran, James Barrett and
Patrick Ruddy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05
Farewell Reception.

A farewell reception was rendered
Miss Eva Snyder, of White Mills, who
leaves for her home today, at the home
of Miss Meta Thoms, of Willow
street, last evening.
The evening was very pleasantly
spent in indulging in various amuse-
ments, music, instrumental and vocal
and later the guests sat down to n
dainty repast, served by Miss Thoms,
whom they acknowledged a capital
hostess.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Schwass, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Koch, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kellerman,
Misses LOttie Wirth, Margaret, Myrtle
and Sarah Bielham Amelia Koch,
Chrissie Koch, Lena Schwass, Meta
Thoms, Miss Anna Faust, and Messrs.
Arthur White, Peter Hamm, John
Lewert, William Barney, Fred Sulli-
van, Bert Lorenz, Frank Brown, Ed
ward White, Louis Koch, Arthur and
Louis Schwass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

rI not we'll for two years." writes Mr.. James NJ
Sizemore, of Mitchell Lawrence Co., Ind Box sol. "My
throat always head ached and back ached nearly
with typhoid fever and when the fever left had such
pain in my left side could not breathe without pain
thought must die My wife went to the drug store and
procured bottle of Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
and vial of his Pleasant Pellets discontinued the
of my doctors medicine and began with the Golden Med
ca Discovery and Pellets at began to feel bet
the pain left my side and could breathe with
ease. After a months of the medicine we'll
That year ago. Now weigh IS4 pounds, and
feel better than ever in my life"
INV sister of Arlington Washington County Nebr.,
taken very sick had several DOCTORS" writes Mrs c. L.
Harrison of Elk City, Douglas Co.. Nebr eThey could
not do her any good and told my mother they would
come any more doctor could help herat she could
not get we'll She had wasting of the digestive organs
NV mother said to sister, Well, almost know that
DR. Pierces medicines will her So she bought six
bottles-three of Golden Medical Discovery three of
Favorte Prescription, and some of the Pellets, and
my sister is a well wonan."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

Stephen w. Roberts, Of 231 North
Ninth street employed as miner in
the Tripp slope of the Diamond mine,
and his laborer, John Kiliits. of Lloyd
street, We're instantly killed at 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon by a fall
of rock. The men were engaged in
the chamber when the fall occurred,
and both bodies were badly mangled.
a bell shaped rock fell on them with
out a moments warning and crushed
them to death. After some difficulty,
che bodies We're eXtrfcated and re-
moved 70 their respective homes.
Roberts is survived by his wife and
two children. He was 35 years of age.
Kiliitis is also a married man and
leaves q wife and sevral children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05
MINooKA.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Doud, Of Greenwood,
have returned home after spending a few weeks
at Manhattan Beach.
Miss Winiired higgins, Of Main street, has re.
turned after spending few days with friends
in PittstOn.
The her dsone home OF Mrs. Andrew Walsh of
Gilmore avenue, was struck by lightning Mon.
day evening during the storm. The holt en-.
tered the rocf near the chimney and did con.
siderable damage to the interior Of the residence
Luckily nobody was injured The extent Of the
damage will be asbout 500.
The Lackawanna schools opened yesterday after
a vacation Of about three months.
There will be- a meeting Of Minooka Hose
company this evening at McDonough's hall. All
members are requested TO be present,
Miss Maggie McCrea is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Miss Lizzie Davis, Of Carbondale, is the guest
Of Mis- Alice Morgans, Of West Mnooka.
Miss Mary McDonough, Of West Minooka, was
the guest of Miss Marry Wallace Sunday
The Minooka team defeated the crack West
Side Browns in the second in a very spirited con.
test which witnessed by a bout 1900 spec.
tators The score was TO 5.
Michael oNell, of Struudsburg, visited his pa.
rents on Main street yesterday,
Joseph Walsh made a business trip to Car
bondale yesteR
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05
GATARRH or 7RE S7OSgAGH.

"I will write and tell you what myself and family think
of your medicine" writes Mr. NJ NJ Wardwe, of Linwood,
Ledvenworth Co., Kansas ut will do all you say and
| taken sick nine years ago with fever Had
the doctor and he broke up the fever all right but took
darrhea right away; he couldn't it and it became
chronic and then he gave up the case: got so weak
down, hardly sit up except in chair with the bottom
out Was that way two three months; thought would
pass in my checks but picked up of DR.. ferces
Memorandum Books day, and your description Of
c7tatyh Of the stomach thought it hit my We had
bottle of Dr. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery in the
house that got for my mother You recommend for
catarrh of the stomach, taking it. The one
bottle nearly cured me- went to town and the druggist
out and could not get it for three weeks Then was
bad off at first got two bottles next time, and took
and one-half and we'll. haven't been bothered
with diarrhea since Your medicine three dollars
and the doctor cost fourteen dollars.
"Last my wife had chls and fever had three
four doctors attend her Late in fall she took three
four doses Of pills and hasn't had chs since Was at town
to-day, and she said, Get bottle of pills Re,deS, or
none"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

returned from their wedding trip anil will reside
on Acker avenue
Miss Margaret Williams, Of Parsons, is visiting
friends in town.
The Epworh league Of the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal churcS will conduct an entertainment
tomorrow evening
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Williams, Of South
Main avenue, will sail today from New York for
an European trip.
Edward Davis and family, Of stratford avenue,
are visiting friends in Paterson, n. J.
Miss Bertha Early, Of Watson avenue, Is
spending her vacation In New York.
The Stratford cemetery IN Lincoln Heights Is
now open and lots are being sold there.
A number OF young ladies from this side will
conduct an antumnal dance in Laurel Hill mark
tomorrow evening