Personal notes from Carbondale and area yesterday
G A Singer of Carbondale and Mrs C B R Johnson visiting Philadelphia friends. Edward B James of Hazleton in Beranton. Charles Neals of the South Ride, Mr M Sitterly ill at Penn Avenue home. F A Watkins of Wilkes-Barre called on Scranton friends. L E Hewitt of Meshoppen in business here. Charlee Lenahan of Wilkes-Barre on level business. Miss Grice Shelly of Olive Street visiting West Pittston friends. Jiuthus Traugott of Cerson's millinery in Philadelphia on business. Maine Turn of Falls Wy County retired to Adams Avenue home. Binghamton businessmen in Berunten include W L Buell, Charles McKinnes, FP OE, Van Fleet, Frank Ames, G S Ackeley, John N Cobb now US Fish Commission field agent in city. Mrs BE Moir of Pittsburgh to speak at WCTU Elm Park Church at 4 pm. Isaac Moten representing Catholic Normal and Inchasette School for Colored Boys at Detroit, only Catholic school run by colored Catholics. Rev E A O'Reilly transferred from Freeland to Wilkes-Barre as assistant to Rev J J Curran at Holy Savior. Rev Francis Mack transferred from Archbald to Freeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Singer
Carbondale
Mrs
C. BR. Johnson
Philadelphi
Edward FB. James
Hazleton
Beranton
Watrdlman Charles Neals
South Ride
Deset Lonely Hl
M. Sitterly
Penn Avenue
F. A. Watkins
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
L. E. Hewitt
Meshoppen
Charlee Lenahan
Wilkes-Harre
Miss Grice Shelly
Olive Street
West Pittston
Jiuthus Traugott
Cerson
Philadelphia
Mise Maine Turn
Falls
Wyoming County
Adams Avenue
W. L. Buell
Charles McKinnes
J. J. Curran
Holy Savior Catholic Church
Rev
Francis Mack
Archbald
Freeland
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertise Rheumatism Cure
An old advertisement touts laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets with a refund offer if they fail to cure rheumatism, claiming constant torment for victims. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as blood purifying and healing rheumatic aches, and Hood's Pills as a reliable family laxative and liver remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Unnamed Sale Promotes $3.00 Per Pair Offer
An advertisement notes goods made for customers are selling late and will be offered this week at three dollars per pair instead of regular price.
Bowie’s Injuries Result in Death
Edward Bowle of Muldoon & Bowle died at Moses Taylor hospital from injuries after a 40 foot fall from a window at the Colliery Engineer Co building in Scranton. Born in Ireland, he settled in Norwalk then worked on major masonry projects with Burke Bros. He lived at 612 Pine street with his wife, and his funeral will be at St. Peter’s Cathedral with interment in Hyde Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bowle
Muldoon & Bowle
Moses Taylor Hospital
Colliery Engineer Co
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Vine Streets
Mr. Bowie
Wexford County
Ireland
Norwalk
Conn
Ist
Burke Bros
United States
P. Muldoon
Scranton
Roarlie Brook
Linden Street
Mears
Towle
Pine Street
Cusick
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
Fender Saves West Side Lad From Trolley Car
A West Lackawanna avenue incident reports a boy darting into a moving trolley lane. The motorman braked hard, striking him with the car’s fender, lifting him onto the headlight before he rolled free and fled the scene unharmed despite serious splintered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Central Railroad of New Jersey
West Lackawanna Avenue
Turnpike Plan Approved for Abington Farmers to Scranton
William Streator and Norman Leach of Abington win city approval to build a parallel turnpike to the Providence and Abington road. Mayor Bailey signed the ordinance granting 1500 dollars for the project with conditions: a 16 foot roadway and city payment only after warrants are cleared and street commissioner approves the build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Streator
Norman Leach
Abington
Providence
Scranton
Bailey Yesterdas
Contagious Diseases Prevalent Warn Health Board Report
The Health Board reports a surge in contagious illnesses driven by favorable weather. Four scarlet fever cases, nineteen diphtheria cases with two deaths, two measles cases, and three whooping cough cases are recorded, with total deaths at thirty six. The report notes overall disease prevalence about twice normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Herrmann the Magician Delights Scranton Audience
Herrmann known as the Great drew a large crowd at Frothingham last night. He staged thirty minutes of card tricks and levitated watches, stunning onlookers and leaving the audience deeply impressed by his skill and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmann
the Great
Frothingham
Scranton
Audi
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Piles Relief
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a world famous fast acting remedy that stops pain and induces healing by contracting capillaries. It claims a radical cure for most rectal issues, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar, with a free book from Pyramid Co in Albion Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
Noted magician Herrmann dazzles audience with feats
The magician and Mme Herrmann staged marvels including hypnotism, suspended bodies, and rapid substitutions. Acts such as The Asile Trunk Mystery and The Artist's Dream wowed the crowd, with Mme Herrmann dancing amid electric effects. Herrmann tours in luxury, travels with a personal stable of five horses and a humorous one ear sugarhint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mime
Herrmann
Crav
Mme. Herrmann
Mine Herrmann
Sweet Leaves of Shamrock At Davis Theater Review
Wil S. Rising stars in the Irish type drama at Davis' theater for the first three days of the week. The show pleases large audiences with songs by Mr. Rising and specialties by Carrie Neilson and Frank Mayne. Matinee and nightly performances continue through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil S. Rising
Davis’ Theater
Carrie Neilson
Frank Mayne
Mr. Rising
Thoraday
California Tours Promised by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches annual Pullman palace car tours to California with three itineraries leaving New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on January 27 February 24 and March 27. Routes include San Diego via Santa Fe Chicago Salt Lake City and Denver with five weeks in California on the first trip and four weeks on the second, nine months for the third. Rates from points east of Pittsburgh range 210 to 350 round trip with one way 150. For details contact ticket offices or Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
America
Peninsula
Pueble
Sierras
Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pacific Coast
ISNT
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
San Diego
St. Louis
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Chicago
Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Crescent City
Omaha
Colorado Region
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Garden of the Gods
Geo. W. Boyd
Passengwer
Broad Street Station
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Cure All
The notice claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has aided millions of mothers for teething by soothing the child easing gums and curing wind colic. It boasts worldwide druggist availability and warns to insist on the product passably priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Mra. Winslow
Holiday Goods Entertain 10 Percent Price Cut This Week
A ten percent reduction from regular price applies to holiday goods this week. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of the sale as inventory remains limited and store hours vary.
Quiet at Archbald Mine as Work Resumes
Archbald coal mine resumes after a strike with sections one and two at full staff while section three runs short. Five rioters were taken to county jail by Constable McHale after Sunday arrests: Joe Most, Joe Most No.2, Jim Rodas, Mike Assidy, and Tony Lewis, committed by Squire Gildea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Coal Company
Archhbald
Ayho
McHale
Joe Most
Jim Rodas
Mike Assidy
Tony Lewis
Squire Gildea
Masons Elect Officers at Accacia and King Lodge Meetings
Masons elected officers last night in Accacia Lodge No 14 of Dunmore and King Bulomun Lodge of Dunmore. In Accacia Lodge A F Doud of Greenwood the retiring worshipful master was JOAN WECKINDLE. The new Worshipful Master of Accacia Lanige BY A M of Taylor was chosen representative to the grand lodge. John McCrindle of ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrindle
C. B. Watrous
Taylor and Dunmore
Masona
Accacia
Joan Weckindle
Moostc
Accacia Lanige
A. M
Taylor
Grand Lodge
Moosic Elects Officers for Upcoming Lodge Installation
Moosic elects Worshipful Master William L. Van Buskirk of Taylor and senior warden Edward Anderson of Greenwood with Andrew Coles as secretary and William Davenport as treasurer. Installation is set for next Monday night. In King Solomon lodge Jesse Craig retires as worshipful master. officers named include James Monie as representative to the grand alee Clarence B. Watrous as worshipful master Moses R K Kellum senior warden Frank C. Dedlow junior warden Abner A. Krotger treasurer Joelah T Fear treasurer Louis Enete James Ellis and Wilson D. Decker as trustees. Hiram lodge No 261 of the North Will hold its election tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner A. Krotger
Joelah T. Fear
Louis Enete
James Ellis
Wilson D. Decker
Hiram Lodge
The
North
Gentlemen's Gift Goods On First Floor Center and Front
A catalog style listing details items in the shop including nickel and silver watches, gold filled pieces, rings, cups, chains, pens, walking canes, cuff buttons, jewelry, manicure sets, pocket enclosures and writing items. It notes price ranges for many items and marks departments on the first and second floors with specific product lines and giftware categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Cutlery and Accessories Price List Display
The list shows varied cutlery prices including pocket knives from 25c to 2.00, sterling silver penknives 25c to 1.50, razors 1.50 to 2.00, neckcases 2.50, collar and cuff boxes 1.39 to 3.00, and miscellaneous items such as toilet boxes frames and waste baskets with prices noted in the low to mid dollar range. The ad presents a promotional pricing snapshot for a general houseware and cutlery department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Books
Ladies Watch and Jewelry Prices Blazed in Store Ad
First Floor Front features nickel to sol d gold watches priced from 2.00 to 40.00. Rings range from 1.00 to 500.00 with numerous styles including diamond and turquoise. Also advertised are watch chains bracelets belts and decorative dishes with broad price spreads.
Sterling Silver Novelties On First Floor Left Front
Display of nickel silver and sterling items priced from 10 cents to several dollars. Selection includes manicure sets nail files tooth brushes hair brushes combs hand mirrors and gadgets like sugar tongs and creamers with price ranges noted across tableware, utensils, and vanity pieces.
Bargain Boys 3-Piece Suits Sale
About 50 boys 3-piece suits with short pants offered in sizes 12 to 16 years at a very low price. Local store advertises the limited stock and deep discounts to attract shoppers.
Holiday Stock In Fine Watches and Accessories Sale
Nearly finished Holiday Stock offers include watches, a 15 beautiful banquet lamp and large silk shade, with Rogers triple plated knives and forks priced at 4.45 and 3.00 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Music School On Spruce Street Offers Vocal and Instrument Training
Katharine Thiele teaches voice and solo singing while Ernest Thiele leads violin piano and cello at 520 Spruce Street. Both are affiliated with the Scharwenka Conservatory in New York. Additional capable instructors are hired. Mr Thiele is the heir to the late Herr Kopfpf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scharwenka Conservatory
New York
Thiele
Herr Kopfpf
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Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Lackawanny Ave
Shank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Bowie
Edward Bowie
Fender
Davis
Harding's China Store
Masons
Tribune
Tribune Daily
Palmer & McDonalds
Libbey
China Hall
Kramer Bros
Lackiwalina Avenue
Lehigh Valley Ticket Office
Roaister
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Jewelry
Firet
China Department
Fancy Goods
Sterling Silver Novelties
Rexford’s
Lacka Ave
Clothiers, Ticlera
Furishera
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avenue
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