Improvements urged for local fire fighting facilities
Recommendations from the Conen Insurance agency following a national board inspection urge upgrades to Powderly road infrastructure including larger water mains, new hydrants on Gordon avenue and Fairview streets, one permanent driver for Mitchell station horses, 1500 feet more hose, a hose drying tower at Columbia and Mitchell stations, a reliable fire alarm system with 20 street boxes, and a fully equipped hook and ladder truck for the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conen Insurance Agencs
Sweitlea
National Board
Peece
Powderly Road
Gordon Aventce
Scott and
Farview Stravtu
Mitchell Hosteel
Columbia
Mitchell
Board to settle high selon principal ship issue tonight
The board will decide the disputed high selon principal ship matter at the regular meeting this evening. Professors Hockenberry and Dryden are candidates though not formally filed. Written applicants include George W. Andrew H C Curran J F Whitaker H G Haupt G F W Mark L D Broadhead R N McNeal W L Hante and Daniel Kries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selon
Ths
Hockenberry and Dryden
George W. Andrew
Dickinson and
Uilon Colleges
Manefield State Normal School
H.C. Curran
Strouds
Dure
H. H. Weber
Middletown
Lock Haven
Pac
H. G. Haupt
Warren
G. F. W. Mark
L. D. Broadhead
Old Forge
R. N. McNeal
Harrisburg
W. L. Hante
Berwick
Daniel Kries
Liberty
Delaware and Hudson act to curb nuisances at station area
The Delaware and Hudzon company invokes police aid to remove roafers around the city station and to stop blevele riding between the depot and tracks. Any violators will be prosecuted for trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudzon Company
Wiity
Progressive Hearts Party Honors Guests at Bronson Home
Mrs. George ANS won the ladies first prize and John Reese took the gentleman’s prize. The event honored Afiss Renbo of New York City, a guest at Mr. and Mrs. Perkins’ home where the party was hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Myre
Charles Perkins
Bronson
George Ans
Prise
John Reese
Afiss Renbo
New York City
Local Residents Return Visits Noted In Brief
Mrs H B May and children returned from Waymart while Wilson Geary came back from Atlantic city. Jermyn native Ollina accepted a position at the People's shoe store. Mrs J H Paul plans a Duluth trip to visit her sister via the lakes, remaining several weeks. Rev Ezra T Crawford preached at Berean Baptist Church Port Jervis NY. Minnie Dennis returned from Honesdale visits. Mrs G W Keane returned from Brooklyn. Mrs George Merrill visits Bethany friends. Celia Moses and Henry Singer and Henry Moses of Scranton visited S Singer on South Main Street. Mrs E T Corby entertains Mrs P S Graves.
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H. BE. May
Waymart
Wilson Geary
Atlantic
Its
F. A.ollina
Jermyn
People's Shoe Store
J. H. Paul
Duluth
Ezra T. Crawford
Port Jervis
N. Y
Berean
Berean Baptist Church
Minnie Dennis
Honesdale
G. W. Keane
Lincoln Avenue
Brooklyn
George Merrill
Bethany
Celia Moses
Henry Singer
Eaq
New York
Henry Moses
Scranton
Singer
South Main Stret
E. T. Corby
Belmont Street
P. S. Graves
Funeral of Andrew Carter in Richmondale mine death
The funeral for Andrew Carter who died from injuries after an accident at the Richmondale mine took place yesterday afternoon. Services were at the family home then at St James Episcopal church with a sermon by Rev. Feesenden. Odd Fellows and Crystal Fire Company attended, presenting a floral pillow inscribed A friend. Bearers included Nicholson and Kennie. An aunt known as Auntie Carter was among mourners at the graveside.
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Andrew Careter
Richmondale
Second Street
Matt
Haned
Cone Bervecs
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Feesenden
Samuel
Fush- Crook Lodge
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Crystal Fire
Wien
John F. Nicholson
Homas Tony
James G. Nicholson
Ibenezer Kennie
Joseph Sobvy
Will Donn
Henyers
Martin Mullickey
Samuel Griffittia
Walter Coon
Harry Fieas
hos.Champlin
Taylor News Receives Notable Local Notices on Appointments and Events
A busy Taylor borough report outlines teacher appointments by the school board with names including James F. Foley and several Misses for the coming year, plus the term reopening date. It notes a reception for Private David J. Powell, social events at Reese’s hall and the Presbyterian lawn, baseball results, lectures, visits, and a large Methodist Sunday school picnic at Nay Aug park with about a hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thvincible Commandery
No. 22
Knights of
James F. Foley
Misa Hatthe Mackenzie
Janet Inglis
Maggie Whiteford
Edith van Kuskirk
Edith Watkins
Susie Harris
Betsie James
Polly Davis
Jennie Nicholas
Mary Vat Buskirk
Libbie Jones
S.J. Phillips
M. J. Lievel
Priceburg
Hubert Liewelson
Union Street
Reds
Honesdale
Macedonia
Calvary Hantist Church
Mattie Warris
Rachel Gangner
Scranton
David & Price
Clark’s Summit
Edna Freeman
S Ister
Elizabeth Bonnell
Hyde Park
Kelly
Janet Dickson
Nay Aug Park
Arthur Blesecker
Newton
Wyoming
Aly
Wilton Dershimer
Borough Ordinances Target Animals Running at Large
The article warns owners to keep cows dogs and other livestock from roaming in public streets. It cites Section L and Beetle 1 ordinances requiring tags and muzzles for dogs and immediate impoundment for horses cattle sheep swine and other animals. Constables will enforce and corral or kennel offending animals. Burgess BE Watkins urges compliance to protect neighbors crops and fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spme
BE. Watkins
Burgess
Local Social Notes From Plymouth and Scranton
Mrs Shupp of Plymouth visits sister Mrs Leacork while Miss May Wells now of Scranton visits Mrs James Bunnell. Miss Wells and Mr Mumford toured from Scranton on bicycles. A Persian ping at Louise Smiths Glenburn lawn delights town talent. Concert in the Baptist church Tuesday night by Scranton talent. William Lathrope of White Haven visits Rose Santo. Menare Clark Maurice Dean and college friends take a Susquehanna trip from Binghamton to Wilkes Barre. Mrs Mott entertains guests at home.
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Shupp
Plymouth
J. (. Leacork
May Wells
Scranton
James Bunnell
Wells
Mr. Mumford
Louise Smith
Glenburn
Fannie Dershimer
Hattie Parsons
William Lathrope
White Haven
Rose Santoo
Menare
Clark
Maurice Dean
Susquehanna
Binghamton
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Mott
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praised by patient
Mrs Edna Jackson of Pearl Louisiana writes that severe female complaints caused hysterical fits, with as many as nine in a day. She credits five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her attacks for a year and urges others to try the remedy.
Attempted Robbery Alarms Wagons Returning from Funeral
Jacob Rhoden W Block berger and families fleeing a roadside robbery attempt near Sport Hill. Men demanded hands up, one rode on a wagon step, then vanished into brush after a brief pursuit. The incident followed yesterday’s funeral of Prof H F Barnes at Presbyterian church. Various local social notes and a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy conclude the item.
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Jacob Rhoden
W. Blockberger
Madisonville
Blookberger
William Scott
Sport
H. F. Barnes
Presbyterian Church
S. H. Moon
Prospect Cemetery
Martha Brink
Carbondale
Reba Simpkins
Ira Jenkins
Beranton
John English
Wilkes-Barre
Ebd. Huth
H. FB. Dries
H. Briggs
Pleasant Avenue
Wilson Fire Company
Excelsior Hose Company
Olyphant
W. J. Bread
Priceburg Obituary and Local Notes
Mrs Anna Schaffer, longtime resident, died at her Malin street home Friday afternoon aged 73. Rev J Ziglemann led a house service, then burial at Primitive Methodist church with Rev W H Holder concluding rites at Dunmore cemetery. Ladies Aid to hold an ice cream social tonight in church basement. South Side defeated Priceburg 19 to 1 on Priceburg grounds. Citizens band to rehearse tonight. Meeting tomorrow at 7:30 PM in Smiths Music Hall to discuss water question. All citizens urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schaffer
Malin Street
J. Ziglemann
Primitive Methodist Church
W. H. Holder
South Side
Priceburg
Citizens
Smith's Music Hall
Main Street
Constitutional remedy for deafness claim on catarrh cure
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube. It asserts treatment via a constitutional remedy and offers one hundred dollars for cures of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by mail order medicine from J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio.
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Ieee
Free
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Malls
Religious program shines at Wandling church rally
John Waters and Alfred Waters visited Jermyn relatives. Providence guests Mitchels and Tsaavs stayed with Wandling hosts. A Wandling visit by Rev. Thomas Cook and William Willams preceded a Christian Endeavor event at the Presbyterian church with an extensive program of anthems readings and recitations. A John Cox visit from Vandilag and a note on local church life close with a call for a town board of health due to odors and sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waters
Jermyn
Alfred Waters
Charles Mitchell
Walter Tsaav
Margaret
Providence
William Viezard
Wandling
William Jones
Thomas Cook
William Willams
Oxendale
Hurgess
Olyphant
Samuel Wills
Christian Endeavor Sociery
Presbyterian Church
Galle
School board to meet and likely appoint teachers
The school board will meet this evening and will probably appoint the teachers. The borough council will also meet in regular session. Various residents and visitors are noted, with several small local events and recoveries from recent injuries.
Purifying Blood Promises Relief with Head’s Barenparilla
An old line touts Head’s Barenparilla to purify blood for dyspepsia nervousness catarrh rheumatism eruptions and other ills. Hood’s Pills are claimed to cure biliousness headaches and related discomforts.
Newilford Social News Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs F B Benjamin hosted his sister Mia Currie Henjimin of Minghamton and Mira Yvene Clements over Sunday with Miss Florence Moore of Scranton visiting aunt. The Misses Florence, Clana In derlied and Louise Pratt returned from Heart Lake after ten days with Binghamton youth. Mien Hina Moore visited friends in Montrose. A rattlesnake three feet long was killed on the Hayden tract site outside town by Richard Ainey and Maurice Hand. Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Phillips of ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BK. Benjamin
Hayden Tract
Richard Ainey
Maurice Hand
Baldwin
Mra. Phillips
Six Wheels On Hand For Sale At Low Prices
We have six wheels now on hand. They were pawned and as the time has expired, we will sell them at very low prices.
Third National Bank of Scranton Ad
The bank advertises special attention to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility. It offers 3 percent interest on interest deposits.
Holmes Electric Protective System Secures Bank Vault
The vault of this bank is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System ensuring guarded access and enhanced security for valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes’ Electric
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Durham
England
St. James Church
M Flynn
Western Union Company
Mise Addie Olcott
William Gibbs
Weat Mayfield
Maryland
Mamie Maxwell
West Pittston
James Nicholson, Jr
South Main Street
W. 8
Badger
Preston
New York State
Progressive Hearts
Jermyn and Mayfield
Erie Medical CO
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Taylor News
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Edna Jackson
Pearl, la
Peckville
H. P. Awter
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Matthews Brow
North Main Avenue
West Park
G. F. Reynolds
Conneil
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Traders
Forest City
Feares
C. E. Lestie
Samuel Jennings
Leroy
Storme
John Meyers
Daughiter
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Shaw'e
T. J. Meee
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LY. Smith
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Beyond the
White
Wiliam Vigaards
Miles Liszie
Ralph Banagur
Nel Peterson Hyman
AVOCA
Avons Hore Company
A.J. Weisley
Tyrone
Mary Burns
McCarthy
Williamsport
E. BB. Snyder
Thomas Grahim
Misa Matilda Selfars
Lehighton
Harvey's Lake
James Clark
Anna
Grove Street
Pittsfield
Conn
John Weddal
Tunkhannock
Rev. T. &. Wilson
Ohio
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Robert Hughes
Langcliffe
Nellie Mangan
Lost Creek
Edward Newtin
Lewis Druffner
Druffner
Mary Kelly
Nellie McMillan
Philadelphia
Acer
Seanhill
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Duryea
Carbondats
Lackawonne
Elmira
Charles Jay
John Jay
Everett Garrett
St. Mark’s Church
Laura Badger
Captain Sweet
Harford
J. M. Fuller
Newilford
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Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
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Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ilinois
Medurrah & Thomas
Lackawanna Ave
Beranton, Pu
Third National Bank
Wm, Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Central Railroad OF
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Spring Lake
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