School Board Reviews Tax Collection Bids and Teacher Apps
The Carbondale school board met Monday with votes on bills and teachers. Several names from Seeleyville applied for positions, while Bridget Gavin resigned. Bids for collecting the school tax were opened, with Andrew Mitchell Jr rated and awarded the contract. Canaan Street improvements to be financed by frontage assessments in five installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Norton
Colina
Coogan
Bridget Gavin
American Book Company
Thomas Scott
J. W. Jones
Andrew Mitchell, Jr
William Bates
Momea
City Orders Traction Firm to Relocate Belmont Tracks
City officials push to compel the Traction company to move streetcar tracks from Belmont to the center of the street. Despite an ordinance and contract award, work lags as authorities await City Solicitor Stuart’s return. Council members insist on action to finish the project before worsening weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Belmont Street
Traction Company
Stuart
Bicyclists Return From Four Day Carbondale Trip
Three Carbondale cyclists G M Patterson W R Moon and John Matey from Forest City rode to Harrisburg but altered their route to a circuit through Williamsport and back to Carbondale. They covered about 236 miles in four days averaging 95 miles daily with few accidents except Matey’s wheel damage at Taylorville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
G. M. Patterson
W. R. Moon
John Matey
Forest City
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Taylorville
Matey
Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Shickshinny
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Danville
Canton
Towanda
Tunkhannock
Jr C U A M Officers to Visit Carbondale
Two state officers of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics will visit Carbondale on August 18. State Councilor Robert Crane of Philadelphia and State Vice Councilor C B Johnson will speak at meetings and share lodge conduct tips. A social gathering follows the addresses and members of other Judes are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics
Robert Crane
Philadelphia
C. B. Johnson
Canaan Street Improvement Petition Presented
At a council meeting Andrew Mitchell presented a petition from property owners seeking grading curbing and guttering of Canaan street from Belmont to the city line. The proposal requests a 32 foot street width between the curb lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connells
Council
Canaan Street
Belmont
Andrew Mitchell
Old Carbondale Resident Dies in City
Paul Dempsey, born in Ireland and longtime Carbondale resident, died Monday evening at 7 o clock. Survived by wife seven daughters and two sons, with services at 3 90 this afternoon and burial in St Rose cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Paul Dempsey
Mr. Dempsey
Ireland
Dempsey
John Gallagher
Michael Brady
William Osborn
Henry Kennedy
Michael Kelly
Forest City
Hannah Dempsey
Daniel Dempsey
Edward Dempsey
St. Rose Cemetery
Seven Boys Arrested for Lumber Theft
Seven boys were arrested for stealing lumber from the Delaware and Hudson company. Michael Moran led the group as they left work at the breaker. Four were held to bail at 100 dollars each after a hearing before Alderman Jones, with several countrymen acting as security. The other three, described as too young, may have been led astray by older youths. Parents were told to appear with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Moran
Delaware and Hudson Company
Alderman Jones
Italians fined after disturbance hearing before Alderman Jones
Arrested Italians appeared before Alderman Jones for a disturbance case. Six were held to answer the charge based on testimony from Watchman Villa and George Davis. The defendants argued they were merely enjoying themselves. Alderman Jones fined the lender five dollars and each of the others two dollars and fifty cents. The fines were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Jones
Watchman Villa
George Davis
Contract Awarded for Depot Heating in Carbondale
The Sper Heater company of Carbondale has been awarded the contract to heat the new Delaware and Hudson depot. The project is large and local officials are praised for awarding the work to a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson
Sper Heater Company
Knights to Attend Catholic Total Abstinence Jubilee in New York
Thomas Boylan Peter Flannelly and Andrew Brennan depart for New York to attend the Silver Jubilee of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. They will represent the Knights of Father Mathew at the event on August 7 8 9 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boylan
Peter Flannelly
Andrew Brennan
New York City
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Knights of Father Mathew
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and urinary passages in both sexes, addresses water retention, and offers almost immediate relief. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 15 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Local Social Notes Detail Summer Travel Visits
Various residents and visitors are listed with travels and guests across Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Anton Kahl, Miss Anna McNulty, Miss Maggie McCormick, Miss Katie Gillen, Mr and Mrs Frank Enslin, Mr and Mrs Charles Webster and son Arthur, Mrs Charles Munn, Dr Fitzalmmona, Dr Jenkins and Dr Thompson, Mrs William Walker, Hugh Walker, Beale Walker, Miss May Ulmer, A P Thomas, J Reynolds, W T Price, Miss Berths Hathaway, Mrs C Wentzler, Merars, T J Bolan, M F Norton, Mrs A W Burdick, Mrs P H Peel, Miss Mary O Grady, Mr Kipback, John J Thomas, Mr and Mrs Benton, Van Bergan shop, Susqueh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kahl
Anna McNulty
Maggie McCormick
Scranton
Katie Gillen
Frank Enslin
Hughland Avenue
Charles Webster
Arthur
South Canaan
Misa Mary Cavanaugh
Fitzalmmona
New York City
Charles Munn and Son
Brook Street
Adirondacks
William Walker
Hugh Walker
Beale
Brooklyn
N. Y
May Ulmer
Wyoming Street
New York
Jersey City
A. P. Thomas
J. ¥. Reynolds
W. T. Price
Poyntelle
Miss Berths Hathaway
Salem Avenue
C. Wentzler
Binghamton
Merars
T. J. Bolan
M. F. Norton
Father Mathew Society
Young Ladies’ King Club
A. W. Burdick
Lincoln Avenue
P. H. Peel
Elmira
MN. Y
Mia
Marie Farrell
Pike Street
Mary O'Grady
William Kipback
Atlantic City
John J. Thomas
North Washington Street
Mrs. Benton
Mr. Benton
van Bergan
Susque
F. M. Fox
Hotel Anthrs
Guests of the area mingle with locals at Niagara Falls
Miss Annie Wade of Nanticoke is visiting friends in town. JW Watt and family from North Main Street left for a ten day carriage drive through Susquehanna county. Annie Pelfer of Pittston is being entertained in town. H M Backus of Duluth is visiting in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Annie Wade
Nanticoke
JW. W. Watt
North Main Street
Susquehanna County
Annie Pelfer
Pittston Ia
H. M. Backus
Deluth
Local notes on diversions and town life sightings
Flotilla at Lake Winola gains a sailing boat owned by C H Mahon of Pitts n. Arthur Harder, formerly of the area, buys a farm near Coxton. Borough teams from First and Second wards plan a ball game at Triton Park with captains W N Raynolds and Charles Dietrich. An ambulance will be present and spectators urged to sit back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winola
C. H. Mahon
Pittsn
Arthur Harder
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Coxton
Triton Park
W. N. Raynolds
Charles Dietrich
Frank T. Knapp
Rosa Howell
Wyaluaing
Misa Jessie Gaylord
Meshoppen
C. M. Ross Yesteray
F.C. Avery
F. P. Avery
Charleston
W. H. Stang
Skinner's Eddy
I. J. Smith
Wyalusing
Ocean Grove
Summer School of Theology
Thomas H. Ryan
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Isaac Carter
West Auburn
Forkston
Judson Stark
Forkston Mountain
J. A. Dorr
Garden of Eden
N. W
Gray Block
Marriages and social notes from Honesdale and Port Jervis
In Port Jervis at Misa Addie Flannigan and Joseph W. Clark wedding guests from Honesdale include Mrs John Lyona Miss Mamie Carroll and Measra Charles McKenna Thomas McGinnis and Thomas Clark Miss Nellie Farnum and Mellie Sharpe guests at Rose Cottage Elk Lake Richard Neubauer of Scranton plans to ride to Philadelphia with a port of call at Water Gap. Ackerman sisters of Warwick N J depart after visiting Misses Swift. Bronze drinking fountain donated by Jennie Brownscombe stands before the Delaware and Hudson depot on a granite base by Joseph Canfield. Conrad Schroeder of Beranton begins work on Honesdale National Bank. Wayne County Agricultural Society fair set for September 24 25 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Misa Addie Flannigan
Joseph W. Clark
Honesdale
John Lyona
Mamie Carroll
Measra
Charles McKenna
Thomas McGinnis
Thomas Clark
Nellie Farnum
Mellie Sharpe
Misa Vinnie Rose
Rose Cottage
Elk Lake
Richard Neubauer
Scranton
Philadelphia
Water Gap
Misses Ackerman
Warwick
N. J
Swift
Armory
Ladies’ Improvement Society
Jennie Brownscombe
Delaware and Hudson
Joseph Canfield
Conrad Schroeder
Beranton
Honesdale National Bank
Wayne County Agricultural Society
Forest City Delegates Report Boston Christian Endeavor
H C Watrous of Carbondale visits Forest City as a grand Christian Endeavor convention is planned at the Baptist church next Sunday evening Delegates from Uniondale Herrick Center and Carbondale will report on the Boston convention J R Egan H J Crane and J G Evans will share insights E C Dunnler made a business trip to Scranton Thomas Brown Jr returned from Canada delegates to the county convention at Montrose left for that venue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Watrous
Carbondale
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church
Uniondale
Herrick Center
Scranton
Thomas Brown
J R
Canada
Montrose
Unitea
Sunday School Picnic Baseball Challenge at Poyntelle
A Sunday school picnic at Poyntelle on August 20 features a baseball game between the Christian Endeavor society from the church and a team from the Methodist Episcopal church league. Players Henry Richter, Freddie behind the bat, and Harry in the field are highlighted for their sharp skills. Fred Wright Burty Angier of Marlboro Mass and Fred Surine of Sidney N Y visit town as Messia Wright Angier tour the state by bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poyntelle
Christian Endeavor Society
Church
Ome
Methodial Episcopal Church
Lackswanna
Erie Depot
Ritcher
Henry
Freddie
Harry
Fred Wright
Burty Angier
Marlboro
Mass
Fred Surine
Sidney
N. Y
Messia Wright
Angier
Scranton social notes and local travels list
Scranton residents are noted visiting friends in Kingston Plains Wilkes-Barre Dupont and Asbury Park. A school board meeting adjourned with no business. Adbion band plans to attend the Sons of St. George convention at Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rowan
Scranton
Frank Little
P. J. Hannan
P. H. Fogarty
Familly
Kingston
B. Morahan
Jermyn
Nellie Seaman's
Jackson's Park
F. Hoban
Plains
John J. Keegan
Plymouth
Lake Nolan
Will English
Frank Lester
Wilkes-Barre
Mra.McKee
Platina
Mra. Kelfer
Barbara
Charles
Dupont
R. Newlin
Avoca
Moosle
James Walsh
Main Street
South Scranton
Local notes from Binghamton and surrounding towns
Sunday cyclists L FE Tiffany and Joseph Rodgers rode sixteen miles from Ross Park in Binghamton to this place in fifty eight minutes. Fred W. Church returned from Washington after visiting friends. Mayor Abraham Du Bois was in Montrose on business. Maitland Hays started work in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western shop as a machinist. Drs F D Lamb and F A Handrick attended the Medical society meeting at New Milford. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Frank Jackson on Chase Avenue next Friday. J Langley visited Montrose on Tuesday. Burt Howe visited the Electric City on Monday. Rev John Davis, formerly ill, is now able to be out. Mrs J H Van Loan and daughter visit Binghamton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. FE. Tiffany
Joseph Rodgers
Ross Park
Binghamton
Fred W. Church
Washington, D. C
Abraham du Gbois
Montrose
Maitland Hays
Tackawanna and Western
F. D. Lamb
F. A. Handrick
Medical Society
New Milford
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Jackson
Chase Avenue
Fred Bell
J. Langley
River Bank
Burt Howe
Electric City
R. W. Searle
Susquehanna
John Davis
J. H. van Loan
Magnetic Cure of Chronic Throat Ailment Promises Hope
A newspaper ad touts magnetism and electricity as cures for chronic diseases. Mrs Growte, long unable to swallow, was reportedly healed by Dr F B Smith and staff after years of failed treatments. The ad invites consultations at 66 Linden Street with free evaluation, daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Smith
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Carbondale News
Great Clearing Sale
J. Scott Inglis
Lachawaraa
Aye
D. & al. Railroad Company
Speri Heater Company
Hall Stead
Lackawanna Ave
Don's Cassimere
Hood
Casaan W. Crom
T. Pleasant
Maryland
Tane
Secs Sn Ore Om
Empire Dry Goods CO
Hazleton
Bummer Balbriggan
Ross Price
Weill
P Press
Leckawaeng
Washburn-Crosby Co
Avene
Washburn Grady Cave
Kerr, Liebecker & C8
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Wilkes-Barre, P
Wyoming Avenue
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