Petition Drives to Reelect High School Principal
In Carbondale petitions circulated for Prof. MH I lock enber r y to be a candidate Monday night for re election to the high school principalship. The Alumnine association led the drive and hundreds of prominent professionals and taxpayers have subscribed. By Monday night many more signatures are expected. Mayor Kilpitrick is among the supporters. The board’s response to the petition is awaited with interest due to prior limited consideration.
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MH. 1
Lockenberry
Kilpfitrick
Siowers
Erection of 150000 ton Coal Storage Plant at Anthracite Park
The Delaware and Hudson company builds a 150,000 ton coal storage plant at Anthracite park now under way. It is expected to be finished before the first of next year with 196,000 tons of hard coal stored there. the park name would reflect its coal storage function rather than two black diamond columns at the entrance.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Anthracite Park
Surprise social for George Colvin on Cemetery Street
George Colvin of Cemetery street was serenely surprised Tuesday evening by friends. Music dancing and refreshments filled the gathering. Attendees included Emma Davis Alice Hedden Maggie Watkins Florence Jones Cora Loomis Kate Davin Martha House Sadie Watkins Blanche Colvin Mary Anna Doyle the Mosers Roy Hollenbeck Paul Roessiger Charlie Carr Willie Price John Wedeman Leon Hine Willie Stephens Ophie Dengough Willie Hobson and Arthur Tiffany of Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Colvin
Cemetery Street
Emma Davis
Aliee Hedden
Maggie Watkins
Florence Jones
Cora Loomis
Kate Davin
Martha House
Sadie Watkins
Blanche Colvin
Mary
Anna Doyle
the Mosers
Roy Hollenbeck
Paul Roessiger
Charlies Carr
Willie Price
John Wedeman
Leon Hine
Willie Stephens
Ophie Dengough
Willie Hobson
Arthur Tiffany
Jermyn
Professional visit and social notices in Peckville and area
Dr Wheeler paid Peckville a professional visit yesterday. Mrs M Abbey and Miss Pearl Giles are sojourning at Atlantic City. Miss Margret Morrigan has resigned from Leader's staff. Miss Bridget McAndrew visiting Walmart. Miss Olive Wilcox visiting Crystal Lake. Mrs C RR Smith of Park Street entertaining Miss Edith Dennis of Bradford. Frank Jenkins of Honesdale called on Carbondale friends yesterday. Mrs McAvoy and children of Sixth Avenue visiting Thompson. Mr and Mrs FF Kilpatrick and son June visiting Rev EB Kilpatrick of Cooperstown NY.
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD TOWN NEWS SNAPSHOT
The article reports local happenings from Jermanyn and Mayfield including electrical equipment delivery after a blackout, plans for a Sol diers home entry deferment due to yellow fever, a Macgayine club outing to Parview weather permitting, a Rush brook Water dividend delay, local sickness and visits, a flag raising at Crystal Lake, and returning New Orange emigrants with others expected home Saturday.
Prayer meeting and Benler Endeavor business session
A Presbyterian church hosts an evening prayer meeting on the subject Will Ing Workers led by Samuel J Jennings. Immediately after, the Benler Endeavor holds a four item business meeting. attendees are urged to attend due to important matters.
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Presbyterian Church
Samuel J. Jennings
Benler Endeavor
Ag Buaisere
W. H. Bates
Hhe House
Railrod
Forest Streets
William Brown
Olyphant
Local Visitors and Community Notes From Wandling and Nearby
Tomorrow a week or ten days visit in New York. Mine Charlotte Reynolds leaves today for a few days with friends at Clifford Lake Idlewild and Welsh Hill. Miss Featelle Killam joins the Presbyterian church double quartette with a rich alto voice. Mr. and Mrs. William Forrest welcome a baby boy born Sunday morning. Ming Host Martin Munch paid Pioneer City a visit Tuesday. Miss Muzga Gardner of Blossburg visits Miss Cora Jones of South Malin Street. Thomas Waters of Clinton Street Wandling visits relatives Monday. Sidney Waters and Willie Rowe of Jermyn came to town Tuesday and returned home in the evening. A large number of visitors have arrived since the recent fire. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mott and family visited Wandling Sunday. The Presbyterian double quartets were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hughes on Tuesday evening with several anthems and lemon cake. Earl Bonham is visiting relatives in Carbondale.
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New York
Charlotte Reynolds
Clifford
Lake Idlewild
Welsh Hill
Featelle Killam
Presbyterian Church
William Forrest
Delaware Street
Ming
Martin Munch
Pioneer City
Muzga Gardner
Blossburg
Mies Cora Jones
South Malin Street
Thomas Watera
Clinton Street
Wanidling
Sidney Waters
Willie Rowe
Jermyn
Thomas Mott
South Delaware Street
Wandling
John F. Hughes
Lacka Wanna Street
Earl Bonham
Carbondale
Frank Donnelly
Grassy Street
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Gwilym Evans
Pittston
William Patton
Mary McCormack
Seventh Street
Hattle Matthews
Susanehanna
Nay Aug Falls
H. B. Hammond
Genevieve Hammond
Sallie Gray
Emily Jacoba
Jennie Mason
May Gray
Cora Matthews
Evelyn Davis
Jennie Gray
Ella Swarts
Joseph McAndrew
Paterson
N. J
Mite Netta Powell
Plymouth
Maggie F. Williams
Susquehanna Street
Hughestown
Torrenia
Everhart
Main Street
A.J. Hughes
Market Street
Carroll
Tribune
Parsonage Street
Lehigh Valley Crossing
Reunel
Patterson & Company
Newton Coal Company
Trafic
Thistle
Cxange
Synany
John PF. Boyle
Helen
Wyoming
Connery
Peter Burke
Doonen
Arora
Lelleh Bridge
Coxton
Here
Willis-Marre
George A. Cooper
Joseph Hileman
J. BR. Erhet
W. Thomas
C. C., King and
J. Aachenbrand
Rhoades House
William Williams
Misa Minnie Howell
Reception for Private Hewell by Knights of Malta in Taylor
Taylor notes cover a reception planned Friday by Invincible Commandery No 212 Knights of Malta for Private David Hewell returning from Porto Rico. Program includes literary and musical selections, Powell Will talks on soldier life, cigars and refreshments.
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No. 212
Knights of Malta
David Hewell
Porto Rico
Powell
John Copper
Taylor
Delaware, Kackawinna and Western Company
Montgomery
Wilkes-Barre
Parried Coal Company
Coopers
John Griffiths
Main Street
Jeft
Atlantic City
Tistrict
Pipper
Williams
Hyde Park
Lackawanna Jodee
Joseph Mairetough
Martha Carey
Porysborough
Clare's Summit Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Allison Aldrich visited the Wells family on Sunday. Willis Austin from Newark surprised his parents Saturday and began a week of vacation with them. James Pentecost received a gift from his father T W Pentecost on Sunday. Theron Hinckley of Glenwood and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Mead hosted guests last part of the week. Clarence C Cook’s family hosted Plummer from Benton on Saturday. Follward Luteey and M A Coon returned from Ocean Grace to the area Wednesday. A large picnic of the two Sabbath communities was noted.
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Allison Aldrich
Judson Wells
Willis Austin
Newark
N. J
J. Pauetin
James
T. W. Pentecost
Theron Hinckley
Glenwood
Benjamin Mead
Sirs. Plummer
Benton
Clarence C. Cook
Follward Luteey
M. A. Coon
Ocean Grace
Scranton Visit Sparks Day Of School Outing
Schools in Scranton plan a pleasant trip to Nay Aug Park in Electric City on Thursday with Methodist and Baptist groups attending. Joseph Richtie moves into his new residence noted for its fine appearance. The Methodist church board approves repairs including steel ceiling, wall papering, choir area, and a new carpet throughout.
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Electric City
Scranton
Joseph Richtie
Methodist Church
Local notices and social items from Grassy Street and surrounding areas
A collection of brief items records a infant death and funeral at St Patrick's cemetery, moves and visits among residents of Grassy Street, Nay Aug Falls, Susquehanna and nearby towns, plus a medical testimonial praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with local agents.
Republican county convention set for August primary delegates
The Republican county convention for nominating county officers is scheduled for Monday August 8. Primaries for delegate elections will be held at polling places on the preceding Saturday. Candidates are canvassing countywide under party rules where nomination hinges on the popular vote. In local notes, John B Turn of Scranton was in Tunkhannock on Tuesday. Ari H Frear of Lake Winola seeks county commissioner nomination and was in town Wednesday. Wyoming county pension examining board Dr TD W Sturdevant Dr J A Heller and Dr F J Hardwell met at the Packer House Wednesday afternoon. Triton Hose company held a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Sluary Harding esq returned from a week in Philadelphia.
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John 8
Turn
Scranton
Tunkhannock
Ari H. Frear
Lake Winola
Wyoming County Pension Examining Board
Dra. TD. W. Sturdevant
Lacerville
J. A. Heller
Factoryville
F. J. Hardwell
Packer House
Triton Hose Company
Sluary Harding, Esq
Philadelphia
Cure Deafness with Constitutional Remedies Promoted
A dated advertisement touts a cure for deafness via constitutional remedies. It explains deafness arises from an inflamed mucous lining and tube blockage, claims that treatment restores hearing, and offers a one hundred dollar reward for cures not achieved. It promotes Dial’s Catarrh Cure and Tall’s Family Pills from F. J. Cheney & Co.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugegista
Storm Damage Sparks City Praises and Street Woes
Severe thunderstorm hits Pittston area with uprooted trees and destroyed crops. Lightning strikes at Hughestown building. Everhart Island picnic disrupted. Main Street flooding strains sewer, asphalt repairs debated as Street Commissioner criticizes court viewers over damages and delays.
Fine Morning Exchange Over Drunken Disorderly Arrest
A lightened morning exchange between a jailed man and a magistrate humorously frames a night of drunken disorder. The incident ends with a ten dollar fine and a playful back and forth.
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Qiustion
Fight Report Notes Across Street in Black and White
A fragment describes a street scene with a fight at a distance while someone asks about a person named Ben and Tommy, mentioning Mrs. Rook and a black and white setting. The text captures a tense moment of search and disturbance without further context.
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Ben
Tommy
Local Mine Workers Paid Despite Shutdown and River Rescue
Hallstead mine workers received their monthly pay yesterday though the mine was largely idle due to a strike. Nearby, Lew Bachman and Ernest Moffman survived a capsized boat on the Susquehanna after their craft tipped in a gusty stretch near Falls. Ardmore, Missouri native David F. E. Lewis, visiting after twenty three years away, stays with cousin Benjamin J. Evans to recall his boyhood era.
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Nurry Bryden
Ray Bosworth
Stanley LeGrand
R. M. Hughes
A. T. LeGrand
Hallstead
Lew Bachman
Ernest Moffman
Falls
Soaterday
A Living Torture in a Comic Opera Patient
A courtroom record quotes a dialogue where an attendant describes a patient as living in a constant comic opera and a visitor notes the patient is worn out. The exchange suggests a grim, perhaps satirical, depiction of mental strain and control within a care setting.
Left Behind in Publicity Clash Over Portraits
A comic-portrait dispute unfolds as a legie spinner accuses publishers of partiality for not printing his likeness for over two weeks. The exchange reveals tensions within the ambitious group and their push to renew efforts.
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Legiehiter
Fragmentary Quote from Life Memoir Seen in Print
A garbled snippet appears to be from a life memoir or column, featuring a speaker named Killehan and a vow not to dirty hands on bikes. The text is incomplete and unreadable in parts, offering little clear event or context.
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Finnlely
Contortionist Judge Declares Unclear Motive at Hearing
Fragmentary quotation shows a judge claiming perfection as a contortionist, with a suffused tone of sarcasm. The garbled dialogue references Mrs. Flint and a door, suggesting a courtroom or dramatic scene. No verifiable names or events emerge.
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Jermyn and Mayfield
Harney Harte
Himpton Roads
Virginia
Macgayine
Parview
Rushbrook Water Company
Misa ‘Tay Tor
Greenfield
Thomas M. Davis
Second Street
William Weetington
Thushbrook Street
A. F. Gebhardt
Homer Carey
Mr. Durfee
Carlondale
Crystal Tike
Jones
Crystal Lake
T. Fe, Griffiths
North Main Street
Elias Evang
Waniling
Bradford
Tomeme
W. 2B
Swick
W. O. Martin
Philaeipia
Michael Irving
Third Street
New Orange
Klondikers
Forest City
Taylor News
Foreman Cooper
Migs Annie McDonald
Oak Street
Cleur
Migs Sadie Gangner
David S&s Harris
Roo
Francia Gendall
James Morris, Jr
James Maple-ton
Willan Tell Rifle Club
Evans
Edith Watkins
Grove Street
Harvey's Lake
Toackawanna Valley Council
No. St. Junior Order
United American Mechanics
Clare's Summit
Heanser
N. K
Marian] & CO
Wigth St
Wes
Chamberlain
C, LL
Hayes
Stumptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
Matthew Broz
Horsford
Evessisxonnrnes
White Goods
Dsen Siegeser Sacesseestrer
Awande
Soc
Cacseisze Vaecessep
ZOOUS
Cloak Department
Lackawanna Avenue
Yhrys
Castoria
Bellavitatisttter
Nervita Medical Co
Cioton & Jackson Sin
All Druggiets Chicago
Milavis
McGarrh & Thomeg
Drugiets
Lackawanna Ave
Polson
P Chichester
Engfish
Ennyroyal
Cmchestera & Mond
Binerth
Tampa
Trelimertels
Ladion
Ponteheaker
Lee Bold
Ali Loca Brrugaivna
HILAD
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas
Remeddy Co
Roranten
Matthewa Bros
H. C. Sanderson
Sbbioine
Loine CO
Cleveland
Joan H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
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