Cheaper Telephones Seek Incorporation in 1898
A group including Louis Cromer M F Norton Pronk Roomncinever Tullius Mewes FI Dennis and WD Evans announce in December 1898 their plan to form the Carbondele Telephone Company. They seek authority to conduct business using electricity and wires, touting a new telephone for Marowondale with low rates and ongoing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colobur
Louis Cromer
M. FF Norton
Pronk
Roomncinever
Tullius Mewes
FI Dennis
WD. Evans
Otters Hive
Carbondele Telephone Company
Muarwondale
Death of James O'Brien of Oneonta Leaves Community in Mourning
James O'Brien of Oneonta Otsego County deputy sheriff and former chief of the Oneonta fire department died early yesterday morning. He was born and raised in the area, later achieving business success in Oneonta. Survived by a mother four sisters three brothers and a wife with several children. He leaves sons John and Lawrence O'Brien and sisters Mrs B H McNulty and Mrs Harley Heiserhoff of the city Mrs Horton Lee of Clyde and Miss Annie O'Brien of Toronto. His wife was Annie Hirke of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neave
James O' Brien
Oneonta
Otsego County
John
Lawrence O'Brien
Oconp
M. McNulty
Harley Ueiserhoft
Mir
Horton Lee
Clyrot
Annie CO Brien
Toronta
Mire Annie Hirke
Inte
Wlal
Rominton
Tiedamvine
Box
Suter
Wayne County
Tibet
Tieniy Fox
Lida
Hinde FL
Taylor
Nigk Widen
Benjamin LL
Lewik
Alfred Diewler Trewenrrern
Qinaroes
Cheorme I. Maxen
Wildenberger
Agidornon
Richmondale
Minergogey Heaplint
Carlandale
Annie Press
City Friends
Nat
Carter
Kehbeln
Vaondling
Delaware
Madsen Valliery
Vandling
Women’s Relief adds two new members at weekly meeting
At the week’s regular meeting the Women’s Relief society admitted two new members, increasing the group to forty. The Brookville Memorial Dome store delivered goods valued at 1.0. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Iva Lowden. senior vice president Mrs. Tune Dilts. junior vice president Mrs. Puring Bates. chaplain Mrs. Brandon. treasurer Mrs. Jennie Beers. conductor Mrs. Margaret Campbell. guard Miss Worth Dawking. organist Mrs. Jennie Lown. Celviat Min Caletan. mentor Mrs. Margaret Campbell.
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Womn
Nui
Fuey
Brookville
Puring Bates
Mra
Brandon
Jennile Beers
Margeret Campbell
Mise Woith Dawking
Mere
Jennie Lown
Margaret Campbel
Carbondale Lodge Elects Officers at Meeting
Carbondale lodge No. 40 Presiding and Accepted Masons held a meeting last evening electing officers led by Frank Lowe as worshipful master and V. dMetabrook in a key role, with further leadership selections announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lodge
Frank Lowe
V. dMetabrook
Local Lodge Officers Named For the Year
Senior warden Dr. W. W. Fletcher and junior warden 8. A. McMallen lead as officers. HB. Wilbur serves treasurer and F. FE. Dennis and W. T. Morgan are secretaries. Trustees include B. S. Clark with Charles V. Helms as representative to grand lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Fletcher
Richmondale mine disaster and Potest City mining updates
In Richmondale a mine disaster injures a worker as lower mine risks prompt emergency response. In Vandling and Potest City operations continue with multiple mines resuming outs and crews addressing safety concerns. Local church and civic notes report meetings and family visits while a drugstore discusses remedies and a local parent’s concern about child illness.
Avoca Notes on Local Affairs and Community Appointments
In Avoca Mont a list of local matters includes Mett Andersen named aunt to his relatives J am and Walter Andersen of Chenock. Jury duty for W H Hoblister. Mrs John Williams and family hosted Mr and Mrs Harry Welle. New officers named for the Young Men's Institute include EK Pelly as vice president John Flannery second vice president Edward McQueen recording secretary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outside Sentinel
Frances Kane
John Ghheeley
Micha Fhannery
T J. Dunn
Bs. Mulderig
Dunmore
Retirements and funeral rites mark local obituaries
The report details retirements after visits with Miss Jonnie Newlin and a funeral for James Boyle at his North End home. Pallbearers included Patrick Reap Edward Denwpesey Themis BHy der James Dougherty Thomas Neat Nbelyghie Aleta. The Blessed Virgin society members plan a memorial mass and a funeral service for Miss Nel Healves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Githquolen
Margaret Mayne
Wilkoa- Brave
Stonday
Slanelie
Wilkes
Fais
Hayte
Jonnie Newlin
Jaames Boyle Pool Price
North End
Mouste Band
Aloyshie Coctery
Wk OH
Society del the Copter
Borviers
Dew Od MoetCaln
St. Maury'’s Church
Nny
St. Mary's Own
Patrick Reap
Edward Deniwpesey
Themis Bhyder
James Dougherty
Thanmus Neatmb
Photias McGure
William Curley
John Horns
Thomas Young
Oder
Charles Akron
Finanse
Bert
Parone
John MickRengl
Mary Schnell
Taylor News Incomplete Local Notices And Events
Local items report a festival and exhibitions at Castle Hill. Mrs Daniels of Hyde Park loses a relative in Matin Street incident. Christmas services planned by English and Welsh churches. A four year old child Helen Thomas dies. Corporal Pratchie returns to duty. Mrs Paigh visits North Taylor family. Contagious disease counts for November show five diphtheria deaths. Prof Clarke visits town. Junior Order United American Merchants to meet. a youth recovering from illness. James Pabner to serve on jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge
John B. Dyeniels
Matin Street
Maye
Helen
John PL Thomas
Main Street
Harrie
Forest
Leslie Pratchie
Company BR
Thirteenth Regiment
David Paigh
Clevehind
Sod
John W. Evans
North Taylor
Welliam Clarke
Scranton
Lackawanna Walk
United American Merchanton
van Horns Hall
Thomas Grimiby
Oakstreet
James Pabner
Peckville Post Storm Repairs and Local Notices
In Peckville, alarm boxes are being tested and the remaining boxes will be ready for service within a day or two as crews repair damaged electric lines. Borough officials warn property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm or have them cleared at owner expense. Pride of Orient chapter No 7 elects and installs officers for the coming year including Mrs Phowly Iever as worthy matron and Miss Grace Barber as conductress.
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Hineson
FL W. Swindle
Mond
Stevens
Pride of Orient
Order
Mastern Stour
Wuestley
Vhbuine
Phowly Iever
Willan Bention
Aliee Sickler
Maurin Ritter
Tenanor
Orace Barber
Conductrosa
Mies
Mary Broad
Nesotlite Ooydine
Flizabeth Mangan
Marsha Tartler
Ada
Mye
Annie Cowan
Ruth
Etta Kin- Wack
Bether
Bertha Pents
Martha
Clit James
Mbota
Bert Gibson
Sentinel
Mise Dolla Baliey
Will J McConnell Sneak Nightly in Thin Town
Readable fragments describe Will J McConnell amid a church town scene with mentions of Sundays and dates. The text is highly garbled and lacks clear events or context to confirm a definite action or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. McConnell
M. By Church of Thin
Unclaimed Letters and Local Society Notes From Dunmore
Unclaimed letters listed for the period ending include numerous names and addresses in Dunmore. Local meetings note Young Men's Institute officers and Foresters of America activities, Bible study at the Christian church, rising Sunday school attendance, a Minnie Menning Liet party, and a Friends Circle taffy pull at St Mark's parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Dee
Mios
Laura Boree
Apple Street
Junie Teowp
Drinker Street
Mire
Eiheny Chingan
Dennis Chllaghes
Homer Cavitt
Myre
Mary Hammill
Mirthy Dodee
Maadison Avenue
Vetta Kohl
Delaware Street
Madison Avenue
John Laird
Young Men's Institute
BP. Th. Haggerty
Fleet Vicw
Thomas O'Hara
Socom
W. A. Crane
William Ryan
Edward McDade
James Dwyer
James Burke
P. J. Ward
Christien
Tripp Avenue
Christ
Minnie Menning
Miller
Provpact
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD TEACHERS HOST LECTURE AND INSTITUTE
Lectures by Dr. George W. Hull of Millersville State Normal School and Prof FE Kemp of Stroudsburg Normal School are planned for Friday and Saturday at Davis hall. The program includes Kinetoscope entertainment and a two day institute for teachers with local educators and Scranton visitors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Hell
George W. Hull
Millersville State Normal Eohool
Hull
FE. Kemp
Stroudsbore
Moison
Davis’ Hall
Cived
Eli Mrs. Prank Hemetright
Vre
Walter Murray
Scranton
Carbondale Community Notes And School Institute
In Carbondale the past week featured residents returning home from illness and travels. Miss Osborne and Mr Fowler requested classroom space for relief work and were granted use of the school room and tables. The directors approved purchasing a flag for the academy and Christmas festivities for teachers and guests. An institute program lists talks on arithmetic, school management and musical numbers performed by local students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Mrg. D. Rtocker
Philadelphia
Miteon Milrearet Deborie
Vinnie Wall
Ethel Viste
Carbondale Friends
Dr. Willams
Carbondale
George Nicholson
May Avery
Barbondale
Saurday
Dr. Hull
Mise Turis
Sohal Moone Enmy
Thoms Jovwnines
Miss Osborne
Stephens
Thomas Douthwauite
Clark's Summit Farmers Institute at MG Church
The farmers institute will be held at the MG church this afternoon and again this evening and tomorrow morning and afternoon. Dinner will be served Friday noon. The session continues with a full programme and notable visitors from Himiale Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Morrow
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Physicians
Johann Hoff
P. Gunterman
Louisville, Ky
Johannn Hoff
James C. Wilson
Flint, Mich
My. Fitzgerald
Pilagerald
Sewatory
Ile
Ave
Ahesirus
MNTO
Miei
Company of Carbondalians
James O'Brien
Woman's Relief Corps
Masons Elect
Herald
Levi Toby
Bondi Claitre Leatieet
Newty
Thomas McDevnet
Mprriec
Radford
Williams
Ysted
Lie Peel Dinee
Reed
Ae Vietting
Clo Fe
Mianehawkin
N. A
Ad Otek Farm
Mitteton Gagette
Ae Rend
Thhe Eli
Mount Plenwni
Ob 7. Mhinypeon
Mies Watt
Mrmr Mies Db. Witt
Tae Beetane
Prederick Golder
Newry
St. Howe Church
Mary May
Brookiyn
Jimnes
Novih
Forest City
Hardin Norvie
Alwrk
Showemekee
Perry
Chamberlain
Por Vale
Matthee Bros
AVOCA
Eady Be
PTE
Taylor News
Peckville
Foster
Jonas Long
Bauer
John T. Watkins
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Scranton, Penna
Jermyn and Mayfield
Ayalt
Apter
Wm. OG. Clarke
Peon Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Pilsner
Dickson M
Wilkes-Barrera
General Oflee, Seranton Ita
Bay Lo
Erie Medical Co
Buffalo
H.Y
Uebog
Mati
Bie
Holyoke
Chicheater
Ennyroyal
Ieee
Fame Japer
Fica
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
New York
Grace Church
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
Eee Hotel
Albert
University
Mack Frou Uroaideray
Prichs
Mount Pleasant Coal
Godere
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
Norrie
Ohler
Ines
Tharriage
Bey
Tain
Ajax Remedy CO
Karora For
Senanton
Matthews Brog
I. C. Bondurren
Druggisia
Neolaa
Dr. Peal
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Con Wroming Avenue
Sprace Street
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