Stuart Elected as Harmonious City Council Leader
The Common and Select Councils held a peaceful session reorganizing the body with Collins named chairman and Moon re elected as City Clerk. A joint convention elected a city solicitor while clashes over procedure and personalities faded into routine as committees and business were set for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common
Collins
Moon
Ohamenep
Mie Adendlock
Mennede
Min Kennedys
Stone
Fletcher
Ily
Robert TD. Sturt
James Thompson
TD. Stuart
W. R. Masters
J.B. Jordan
Nowu
Jorden
Wy PL Masters
Jordan
Alex. Kennedys
Stuart
A. T. Thompson
Whitfield
J. Masters
Evans
Ken- Tey
Pletcher Davis
Battle
Tor Jordan
Pugilane
Loftus
Ctol- This
Nealon
Murphy
W. F. Mastersho
Mannlén
Garretts
Mayer Whil- Hateiek
Moen
Abe Munien
United Bodies
H. O. Stuart
Alexander Roberts
Roberts
Mrr. Stuart
Kennedy
Common Council
At & P.m
Select Council
Beauty and health myths in early 20th century ads
An early 20th century ad extols beauty tied to health, arguing women at the typewriter reflect American beauty. It claims Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures diseases weakening women, restores regularity, stops drainage, heals inflammation, and preserves vigor. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsii
Die Pierce
New Society Formed For Abstinence In Parish
After Sunday services at St Mose, parish women organized a St Aloysius Abstinence Society. Rev T Fetcolfey and J Curran explained aims to promote temperance. 119 women signed pledges and formed a temporary committee with John V Delaney elected president and Dulloey Gordon secretary. Next meeting planned after further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mose
St. Aloysius
Father Cura
Fractured Local Fraternal Group Names Listed
OCR fragment lists divisions and lodges of several fraternal and benevolent orders including Ancient Order of Hibernians Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah Luckawianni tribe Red Man and Knights groups with garbled locale identifiers and missing context. The text hints at organizational chapters but provides no events dates or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Vincent de Paul
Lucretia Lodge
Na. Lo
Rebekah
Tiaproyedt
Order of Red Man
Knights of
Hoar
Uno
Neo
St. Giorge
When We Were Twentycane by Tomine deemated by Bouton
A brief theater note from New York cites a play titled When We Were Twentycane credited to Tomine, praised as the Breaitest work of the century by Bouton art, with a Wednesday evening performance at Footeheck and checks to be distributed at six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Bouton Art
New York
Footeheck
Eix
Personnel Shuffle at Delaware and Hudson Freight House
H T Twiet, long time operator at the Delaware and Hudson freight house, has been transferred to Yatesville. James Pinckney of Honesville has been appointed to take his place after months of vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.t.twiet
Delaware and Eudes
Yatesville
James Pinckney
Honesitide
Abe Sahni Moves Into Vacant Park Place Shop
Abe Sahni Yesterday moved into the Stare building on Park Place, taking a temporary space while the Mini Street Shoe Store undergoes remodeling nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Sahni
VT. O'cronnell
Park Place
Thimble Tea Planned at Stott Jadwin Home
Mrs James Stott and Mrs Bob A Jadwin invite guests to a thimble tea Thursday afternoon at Mrs Stotts residence No Orchard Church Street. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and fellowship in a social gathering hosted by two local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stott
Bob A. Jadwin
Fragmentary Names List From Street Notes
Partial OCR reads three persons and two addresses with missing context. Spring street reflects aae line with a seu and Weat Side mentions. The readable bits point to a neighborhood note with several names but no clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Revae Vrncg
Spring Street
John Duffy
Weat Side
Thursday Two Merry Tramps Saturday When We Were Twenty ane
Two titles listed for a week’s events or performances. Thursday features Two Merry Tramps. Saturday presents When We Were Twenty ane.
Rennie Offers Rehire to Discharged Locomotive Shop Workers
Locked out Delaware and Truistown locomotive shop men awaited a Washington Machinists union officer at the railroad station. Master mechanic Rennie offered to rehire the forty two discharged men if they apply individually, but the group rejected the plan. Only one applicant arrived, a vagrant who sought work and then left after being told the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and
Truilsun
Machinists’ Union
Washington
Watt
Rennie
Des
Carbondalians Sentenced in Scranton Court Term
A two weeks term at Scranton kicked off with about 270 cases. Joseph Murray of Carbondale pleaded guilty to statutory burglary tied to a theft at J F McDonald’s on South Main. Murray’s prior sentences were noted by Judge Kelly, including seven months and nine months for similar offenses. Also charged was Jive Sanford, who admitted larceny from Mrs Lil Littden of Sevatt Street, with a $20 purse theft. Judge Welly imposed thirty days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Joseph Murray
Carbondale
Murray
Kelly
Murry
Gureter
Welly
Regi
McAndrew
Howe’s High Grade Moving Pictures At Berean Baptist Evening
Iewman HH Howe presents a new series of animated photographs from Europe and America at the Berean Baptist church. The Dewdies Aid Society hosts the Wednesday event, April 17, offering a season’s treat with a display of advanced moving pictures at the Napper Tewse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iewman HH. Howe
Dewdies
Berean Baptist Church
Surope
America
Graham sisters bring rare gifts to Berean Baptist Church
Among the city’s finest musicians the Graham sisters rise in acclaim. Ma Melville’s attraction draws attendees to the Berean Baptist church tomorrow night, with an additional twenty minutes of music by the young artists from 7 40 to 8 05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Sisters
Ma Melville
Berean Baptist Church
Carbondale club to hold regular meeting this evening
The Carbondale Cvele club invites members to a monthly meeting this evening at S40 o'clock. Nominations for the Various club Offices for the ensuing year will be made. Members are urged to attend in full force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Cvele
Detachable Heel Patent Issued for Shoemaker Sullivan
Sullivan, a shoemaker at the corner of Sulew avenue and Charel eivoot, has received patent letters from Snow & Co of Washington for a detachable heel, the only device of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M, Ul, Sullivan
Sulew Avenue
Charel Eivoot
Snow & Co
Washington
Shiloh's Consumption Cure Advertised Cough Cold Remedy
An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Consumption Cure as a long time cure for coughs and colds. It claims to have saved hundreds of thousands of lives over fifty years and promises money back if not satisfied. The pitch cites testimonials and states price options and distribution through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Bsc
Invention Allows Reversible Heels For Shoes
A patent heel system enables changing worn halves of heels as they wear, keeping shoes in proper shape. The simple device reverses easily, with minimal extra cost comparable to standard pins. Mr. Sullivan has several offers and plans to market the invention with partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Flynn visits Carbondale as electric road system expands
Mr Flynn ex Carbondale Traction general manager now leads Easton electric roads and spends Faster Sunday in town. He notes $150 000 in improvements on the line his roster handles. He condemns Euston council for refusing Mr Carnegie’s library offer and urges Carbondale to seize similar chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE. Flynn
Carbondale Traction Company
Easton
Euston
Carnegie
Mr. Flynn
Carbondale
Class Social At Burke Hall Brings Noted Talent To Fore
Pupils of Professor Collins held a social in Burke's hall last evening with many members participating. Music by Professor Wirth kept the gathering lively until early morning. Professors Collings and Firth deserve congratulations for the skill and grace shown in the evening’s performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Burke's Hall
Wirth
Gayely
Cigarmakers Union Social Enjoyed in Watts Hall
The Cigarmakers union in this city held a lively social at Watts hall on North Church Street. The hall was prettily decorated and a large number of dancers took part as merriment continued past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers’ Union
Watts Hall
North Church Street
Sunday School Officers Elected at No 4 Chapel
The No 4 Sunday school held elections for a nine month term. Superintendent W Williams, assistant superintendent A B Carrell, secretary Harry Proctor, librarian C H Arthur, and treasurer Mrs Williams were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 4
W. Williams
A. B. Carrell
Harry Proctor
C. H H. Arthur
Mrs. Williams
Mrs Law Gifts Candlesticks and Candles to Trinity Church
Mrs John Law donated two eucharist candlesticks for the chapel altar while Mrs C R Manville contributed six vesper lights and two eucharist candles for the main altar, presented to Trinity church. Reverend Saw yer received the items for the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Law
Trinity Church
Sawyer
C. R. Manville
Delaware and Hudson Plan Track Upgrade Near Honesdale
The Delaware and Hudson company intends to add an extra rail on the Honesdale line from Carbondale and abandon several miles by building a straight line from the switchback to near No. 7, instead of following the longer route past No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Honesdale
Carbondale
Neary No. 7
Frank and Son Finish Interior Painting in Lawrence Fitzsimmons House
Tr Ss Frank and son of this city completed papering and painting the interior of the Lawrence Fitzsimmons residence at number four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Frank & Son
Lawrence Fitzsimmons
No, 4
Local residents and visitors noted in Easter community notes
Edward Clark and Miss Alice Bridgett are confined to home by illness. Local residents and former residents, including T. FF. Wurts of Philadelphia and J. B. Vannan, were in town over the weekend. Many relatives travel for Easter to Buffalo, New York, or Philadelphia. David Morgan and five children plan to move to San Diego after a Erie flyer trip tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clark
Gilbert Colborn
Belmont Stret
Brooklyn Street
Er. W. Reynolds
Fitth
Honesdale
J. B. Vannan
Helen Shaffer
Shaffer
Farview
Vv. C. Manners
Peoples Shoe Store
Buffalo
N. Y
John W. Aitken
Lucy Westlake
W.T. Colville
Lincoln Avenue
Keith Manville
St. Paul's Academy
New Hampshire
Nora O'Hearn
Edward Roche
New York City
John F. Abbott
Wilkes-Barre
B. H. Abbott
Spring Street
Edward Delaney
John EB. Hrennan
Dickinson School of Law
A. U. Vandermark
Providence
Josiah Vandermark
Washington Street
Ray Christian
Postal Telegraph Company
Mys
Fred Edwards
Berinton
Pitter
Frank Smith
Clarfield Avenue
David Morgan
Winton
San Diego
Cal
Erie
Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Promises Spring Tonic
In spring the system craves a tonic and Lichtys Celery Nerve Compound is marketed to tone nerves blood kidneys and liver and boost energy. Sold by Mathews Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Brothers
Father Taylor the Sailor Preacher lecture at First Baptist
Jermany and Mayfield notes cover Rev. Ernest Melville of Fort Edwards New York delivering a vivid lecture on Father Taylor the Sailor Preacher. Attendees praised the description and anecdotes as highly entertaining.
The Mery Milk Maids At Father Mathew Opera House
The production of The Mery Milk Maids a comic opera by St Patrick's church choir directed by Prof T W Watkins was a highly enjoyable event. Bauer's orchestra provided accompaniment and Nettie McDonnell was pianist. The performance drew a large audience and sustained the choir's strong reputation for fine singing with a full cast of named young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mathew Opera House
St. Patrick’s Church
T. W. Watkins
Bauer
Mixs
Nettie McDonnell
Nalls
Queen
Mie
Anna Brown-O'Alas Jey
Dorothy
Nellie Gallagher
Monica
Margaret Myone
Margery
Veronica O'Hara
Neill Norton
Dunints
Les Bridget Woley
Myrtle
Lizzie Henry
Maud
May Wettned
Fay
Miss Muggle Norton
Ruth
Ailes
Mother Grays Swot Powders Claim Cure All
Promoted as a safe remedy for stomach woes and teething in children, Mother Gray’s Swot Powders are advertised as pleasant tasting and effective. The ad claims they regulate bowels, aid digestion, and provide relief for childhood ailments, urging mothers to buy from druggists and request samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Ask
Allen & Oluasivd
le Mop
Community fair and gatherings showcase regional talent
Readable segments describe a five night fair in Weberyvink with fancy booths, decorations, and donations from Sherman to Scranton groups. Local and visiting companies from several towns plan attendance. Evening programs include recitations, address by a chairman, music and literary fare, plus religious and fraternal events across multiple venues with notable speakers and attendees.
Temperance meeting at Moosic and church reading event
The Legal Temperance legion meets at the Methodist Episcopal church in Moosic tonight at 7 90. A literary program follows and manual lessons resume from the last meeting. Miss Tauri Barrett of Susquehanna will read Saturday at the church under Epworth league auspices with free will offering. Mrs William Winters and daughter from Wilkes-Barre visited Mrs William MacDonald. Mrs Laur spent Sunday with Wingsteen friends. George Price died Monday at 4 60 am, age 4, survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at the house, burial in Marey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ernest Melville
Fort Edwards
N. Y
Father Taylor
Melville
Hey
M.D. Fuller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming
West Pittston
Ohnmacht
Fourth Street
Wis
Honora Lodge
Rebekah
Archbald
Carbondale
Retail Clerks’ Association
Delaware
Hudson Calliery
Pada Vy
Arthur Evans
Willie Jones
Wundling
T. B. Griffithes
North Main Street
Walter
Johnstown
Jonathan Davis
John Gravel
Pittston
FE. D. Jenkins
Green Midge
William Osborne
Dickinson College
Claude Stocker
Lehigh University
Hannah Humphreys
Mooele
Miss Davis
Miss Roberts
Forestry
Jermyn
Stephen Whitmore
West Mayfield
Legal Temperance Legion
Tauri Barrett
Susquehanna
King’s School of Oratory
Methodist Church
Epworth League
William Winters
Wilkes-Barre
William MacDonald
Mere
Marey
Peckville Area Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs William Streeter of Scranton visits her sister Mrs A L Vo Mace on Main Street. Theodore White of Soran visits parents. Mrs Anna Lreftt revisits sister Mrs Andrew Hale of Yatesville. Lawrence Smithing of Scranton visits M Tarnen. Delaware and Hudson mine workers were paid yesterday. Wilson Fine Company members meet at Delaware cd Hudson station to attend Parsons Hose fair in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Streeter
Scranton
AL Vo Mace
Main Street
Delaware and Ludsea Company
Grassy — Island
Wilson Fine Company
Delaware cd Hudson
Aveluck
Parsons Hose Company
Theodore White
Soran
Wbw, Ketchum
Florence Ewingle
Yikesvilla Cua
Tuws
Anna Ixreftt
Vic
Andrew Hale
Yatesville
Lawrence Smithing
M. Tarnen
Colonist Sleeper Excursions to West and Southwest
Travel buyers may secure inexpensive maike trips to California Avigona or New Mexico via Southern Railway. Tickets labeled Colonist available weekly through April with departures from Philadelphia Washington and other points. Sleeper rates include $7 berth for two, with conductors and Pullman porters included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiefornia
Avigona
New Mexico
Southern Railway
Siatran Washington
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Company
Washington
Pullman
Charles J. Hopkins
Istilet
Southern Jkaliway
Olphiua
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Georgin Jouthan
Gast Nleht
Clark Loftus
Conmon Council
Comevncio Loftus
Philyman
Loffus
Jupiter
A. ‘Thompson
Sand
Clore A. TF
Botjue
Sellardiy
Miemwe
Fannie Shelton
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Theve A. Fe ¢Huiee
M. O. Abbey
Mry Kilpatrick
William D. Evans
Tooms
W. Warner
Fitzpatrick
Abbey
N. Hayley
Jennie Butler
Lord
W. D. Evans
D. Ackerman
Sinaia
St. Aloysius Branch
Opera House
MR. Rennie
Julius Sanford
Mr. Sullivan
Waterford
Consistite
Mlomraeed
Scanton’s Business House
Seventh ST
Dime Bank
Hedington
Phen Avenue
Green
Eliahte
Fae Kea Wrarina Averur
Diana Wateries
Pera i
Business Confidential
Farrell
Frefelie
Purtituee
Safes
Piatics
Minehitery
Lagkawanna Ave
M. A. Friedlander & CO
OO Addai Ave
Opn
Court Love
James
Olaw
William Janko
Merchant Tailor
Washington Ave
H. L. Gleason
Albert Witte
Comer Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
Linden Duick
OP. Winosofr Hotel
Wymbs
Jackson Street
Wyomme Ave
Peter Stipp
Ceuter
Kirkpatrick
Tasilor
Spruce
Frank M. Moyer
Penn Avenue
the Home Supply CO
Tetaila
Lackawanna Ave
Apecialty
F. Gross
Art Service
James J. Murray
Mant & Connell Co
New
Paul Wendt
S. Radin
Penn Ave
Adams Ave
Michinery
Joseph Kulttel
Fred H. Winter
Capouse Avenue
Shipie Gioceres
Bovisions
Vipelablica
Boyer
Giocerea
Pine Clours
Washington Avert
the New Wall Paper CO
Evers
Spruce Street
Wear Penn Ave
Kecar & Harris
Aml
Ff Thorne Furci
Peniatin
William G. Loomis
Alex. Hay
S21 Mulberry Sr
Wolf & Wenzel
Tom
A | Wilson & Company
Ile Tailoriotel Terman Malholines Spruce Elyeet
H. A. Riefenberg
Howard Furnace
Linden Threat
Lindow Street
Post Offine
E. V. Beardsley
Dr. Will. Gar
Spruce ST
Sara Allyn
Mears
Jermyn and Mayfield
Veronica O'Connell
Alma
Mollie McDonnell
Blanch
Martha Brennan
Edith
Mollie Gallagher
Joe Hoban
John Williams
Will Fitzgerald
Commodore
James Loftus
Frank Moran
Parmer Jin
Robert McCoormack
Parmer Dae
George Meru
William Rogan
Daniel Spencer
Eowarids Jones
Blakely
Gertrude Mebaie
Green Ridge
Francis Jones
Wood van Buskirk
Pithadelphia
Coolbaugh
Maston
Minine Surge
Chertie Reilly
Lemunton
Visjtel Lvor
William Wheeler
Willow Street
Union Street
Durmore
Rachel and
Hannah Hughes
West Scranton
Olyphant
Taylor
Century Eos
Weberyvink
Cink
Sherman
Pulleter
Peckville
Lawrenceville
Scranton Hose
Eale
William Detes
Mibel Diivie
Sale
Oliver Howells
Dent Ruil
Amd
Patronine
Thie Worthy
Nase
Amine
Welsh Ministers’ Conference
Pennsylvania
Evenine
Culvary Baptist Church
Thaneneial
Neilie
Mowes
Martha Davis
Doa
Theis
Liiseelor
Bayder
Drew
Ales
Elvins
Thomas Owens
Wilkes-buirre
Mise Pounwale
Girove Street
Tew
Myo
Thomas HW. Jones
California
EEL
Valladelphis
Eerie
Uistrasiees
Olerdeoe Creek
Varicarets & Strietures
Doen
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