Carbondale Traction May Double Track on Church Street
Local council debates over a Church street switch by the Carbondale Traction Company amid an amended ordinance allowing standard gauge tracks and central street placement from Clark avenue to the Ontario and Western crossing. Community updates note service improvement and brief street disruption with notices of associated local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Church Street
S. Shields
Conpany & Purpace
Mim
Carbondale Traction Company
City of
Carbondale
Belmont Street
Clark Avenue
Ontario and Western Crossing
Salem
Lincoln Avenues
Carbondale Prepares for Christmas Trading Surge
Carbondale stores rush to finish Christmas attire as a lively week signals the season will mirror the town's strongest business period. Miners and railroad workers have toiled, with coal storage and streetcar gauge changes expected to boost city revenue and merchants’ coffers.
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Carbondale
Mrs Laura Schryver Weds Hial Stowe de Neefe
Cards from Mr and Mrs Edward Schryver Chattanooga Tenn announce the marriage of their daughter Laura Sen belle to Hial Stowe de Neefe of Kansas City Mo. The ceremony was held at a Narrowsburg New York relatives home on Wednesday December and the Schryvers long lived in Carbondale. Mrs Schryver was Erie agent here and Mrs Neefe has visited the city and is regarded as a handsome and accomplished lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schryver
Chattanooga
Tenn
Laura Senbelle
Hial Stowe de Neefe
Kansas City
Narrowsburg
N. Y
Dee
Condition of Mrs H G Baker Deteriorates Last Evening
Report states the condition of Mrs H G Baker was very much worse last evening with medical staff monitoring her closely and preparing for potential changes in her care.
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H. G. Baker
Chamberlains Cough Hennedy Promoted as Night Aid
A candid description extols Chamberlains Cough Hennedy as a mother's help when a child is awakened by a husky cough and labored breathing. It is presented as a safe resort for night coughs and colds, soothing throat irritation and curing the cold. Sold by Matthews Bros and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
All Drugsiers
Matthews Bros
Bdo
Local Traders Shake Up in Scranton Area
Arthur Thompson of Arnold and Thompson hardware leaves to join White Manufacturing as traveling salesman. The Pork City Shirt Manufacturing firm relocates to Scranton and stocks held by Thompson, S. W. Are Nol W. OF. Ketchum, and others. W. Te. Carr’s camp stove line rebrands as Keyatong Stove company. News notes include job moves, a driver injury near Nantivoke, visits, and a Ladies' Art meeting at Mrs. Wallace's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
Arnold & Thompson
White Minufacturing Company
Scranton
Binehoumton
Ue Pork City Shirt Manufacturing Commins
Messie
S. W. Arenol
Thomas Sitgreaves
Micwele Craig
John Samson
Olean
G Sherman
Waverly
John Milroy
G. B. Newton
Thomas Walton
East Side
Lakkawanna Hospital
Paptine
W. G. Wallace
Lydia Dickens
Maplewend
Mra. A. A. Swincle
Uncle’s ulcer heals after hemat Hands Sareaparilla
An uncle of Mrs George Miller of Moscow Pennsylvania had a large ulcer on one of his two sores. After lancing it became a running sore. He began taking Hands Sareaparilla and after five bottles the sore healed.
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Moscow
Mra
George Miller
Bazaar at St James Ladies Aid To Stage Operetta Return
The St James Ladies Aid bazaar reopens this evening with the operetta The Red Flap Hood revived after a successful last week run. Bert Gendall of Tavior visited Saturday while doc Powrie, an Italian from Foie rton, suffered brain concussion after a prowling streetcar incident. Mrs William Merit of Scott township shows improvement after a critical condition and W T Owherne returns from Dickinehn Low college for Christmas holidays. Miss Dana Rymer of South Main Street was a Saturday visitor.
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Foleerton
William Merit
Scott Township
W. T. Owherne
Dickinehn Low College
Dana Rymer
South Main Street
Taylor News Briefs From The Borough Camps And Mines
Entertainment at Taylor camp No 442 B of A delighted attendees with music and readings. Archbald colliery to resume today after disruption. Accidents reported as Thomas son of Mr and Mrs William Masking injured at Taylor mine. Funerals for Joseph Fork and Joseph Coepe held at Blythe Cathedral cemetery. Temperance lodge to meet on Main Street. Various residents visiting relatives in Kingston and West Scranton.
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Taylor Camp
P.O. B
Thirge
Lackawanna Suk Company
David M. Williams
West Scranton
Mapleson
Archbald
Thomis
Wil- Thant. Masking
Taylor Street
Taylor Mine
HA. T. Davis
Liszie Davis
North Main Street
Ben
Kingston
Joseph Fork
Joseph Coepe
Jernion
Thureday
Funeel
Davis
Timlin
Timlin Brothers Saturday Morning, Turbe Whe Mate In the Blyde Trarkathedral
Lone
Temperance
Main Street
Mire
Dawid
Price
Gert
Clark's Summit
John
Matin Alrect
Theatrical review of Byrne brothers at Lyceum and Lester Walter Stock
The Byrne brothers performed at the Lyceum with crowd-pleasing horseplay and trick effects in Eight Bells and were greeted by large audiences. The Lester Walter Stock company opens at the Academy of Music this evening with strong press acclaim and a varied, first class repertoire despite occasional sensational staging.
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Byrne Brothers
Lyceum
Eigit
Lester Walter Stock Company
Academy of Music
Reprinted testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills
Scranton resident describes relief from kidney complaints after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought from Matthew Bros. drug store. The physician suggests the pills cured backache swelling and leg bloating, praising the product as a reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jono
Lafavetts Street
Dean
Neller
Matthew Bros
Scranton
Cyrano by Wilson Delivers Laughable Extravagance
The review lauds Mr. Wilson in Cyrano for Imboundgsrith noting his quirky methods and stage humor. He enters with song and dance and overcomes nervousness as demand for his performance grows.
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Wilson
Cyrano
Wilson Volew
Gage
Gaiety to Feature Tielmeenicos Vaudeville Show
The Gaiety presents the Tielmeenicos an alloy of vaudeville burlesque with beautiful young women humor and wardrobe, enhanced by electrical effects. The lineup includes Doeimoenico's al 4 and Monday to Wednesday December 15 19 and 20.
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Doeimoenico
Gaiety
Australia Improving Crime Figures in New South Wales
A Melbourne or Sydney-tilted report notes New South Wales shows fewer serious offenses than twenty years ago despite population growth. Prison numbers fell from 2,230 to 2,051 in 1897, a decline amid rising population, with experts attributing gains to factors beyond individual reform. Differences in magistrate and court jurisdictions across colonies affect higher court convictions, while internal migration for unskilled labor influences crime rates. Victoria’s conviction rate also declines as population settles.
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Australia
New South Wales
Coanlan
Neitenstein
Western Australia
South Australia
Taiwank
New South Wallet
Burth
Tasmania
Victoria
Gorse
Alery
Australasia
Local Scranton Firms and Professionals Listed in Advertisements
A scraped OCR page shows multiple Scranton area names and businesses including A Watres Attorney at Law, Patterson & Wilcox traders, Dr. Shepherd MD, and various firms at 150 North Main Ave and Wyoming Ave. Entries mention legal services, medical staff, manufacturing, orchestras, printers, and carpenters with scattered addresses and descriptors.
Praising the Comic Opera Grando Burlesque at Lyceum
The Philadelphia Press extols the current comic opera vrano de Bergerac at the Lyceum theatre praising Mr Merlint for melodic invention and orchestral effects. It notes the score rises toward true opera comique beyond mere spectacle and lauds Herbert for aligning the work with a higher musical craft.
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Philadelphia
Praize
Vrano de Bergerac
Francia Wilson
Lyceum Theatre
Saya
Merlint
Morceaux
Opera Comique
Prand Opera
Herbert
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. Birthday Party Held For Master Townsend
Master Nowell Townsend of Bacon Blroel entertained a hoc murder of little friends on Saturday afternoon for his eighth birthday. They enjoyed the time together and were served refreshments. Present were Mildred Rogers, Helen Burdick, Corinne Critithe, Marjorie Mellow, Lorette Irving, Minnie Pirka, Char Townsend, Willie Thomas, Charlice Games, Foster Crawford, Harold Houghton, Niles Kiefer, Frank Ber.
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Nowell Townsend
Bacon Blroel
Tmhass
Mildred Rogera
Helen Burdick
Corinne Critithe
Marjorie Mellow
Lorette Irving
Minnie Pirka
Chare Townsend
Willie Thomas
Charlice Games
Foster Crawford
Harold Houghton
Niles Kiefer
Frank Ber
Emulsion Advertisement Promises Health for Children
Old children look too old for their years with thin faces and sober manners. If it's your boy or girl, Scott's Emulsion will fill hollow places, increase weight, and restore a healthy color. The improvement continues after use. Get Scott's Emulsion for $1.00 at all druggists in New York.
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Scott
Spa services listed for Quincy provider
A fragmented advertisement outlines beauty and spa offerings including scalp treatment massage shampoo facial massage and manicuring at a Quincy facility with various advertised services.
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Keller
Quincy
Annual Meeting of Consumers Tea Company Stockholders
The annual meeting of Consumers Tea Co stockholders will be held at their office on Ash Street in Beranton. The date appears as December igh day with unclear time. The agenda covers approval of officers and the transaction of business as required.
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Ceme
Reas Ee Ee
TIE
Consumers Tee Co
Adams
Ash Street
Beranton
Tussi
Prison Reform Aims to Lower Crime in New South Wales
The article argues stricter enforcement of laws in New South Wales and notes fewer aims to curb crime through reform. It highlights harsher handling of drunkenness, immigration of criminals, and reforms to separate first offenders from incorrigible criminals. It cites prison improvements intended to foster industry, intellectual activity, and future usefulness after release.
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New South Wales
New South
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details for northeastern routes
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces schedules and connections from Wilkes-Barre to New York and Philadelphia with service to Albany and intermediate points. It lists trains like Black Diamond Express and Sunderven via Do. and HR R, plus connections to Hellilelem Easton Reading Harrisburg and Buffalo, and mentions parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York and Philadelphia.
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Coringath
Danville
Mount Morris
Buffato
All Pointe
Weat
Horthwoet
South Waat
Washington
Binghamton
Nicholson
Utten
Richfeld Springs
Plymouth
Kingston
Delaware
Hindson
Trafe
Scratton
Cotrhondale
Wee
Albany
Baratega
Montreal
Phoston
New England
Wilkcox-Barro
New York
Pali Tetphin
LM i Tytsey Volex
Je. m
Siia
Vin Kein
Bat
Rarantan
Crrhonitea
Wss
Wilew Barns
Wille-Rarn
Suntogn
Montrail
Boatton
New
WOW
Cross
Branton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Belfoot
Patladelli
Mlk
White Haven
Hagleton
Elmira
Hikes
Geneva
Princes
Doh & W
Rochester
Buaffalo
Ningor Walls
Chicago
Vie Dy
Suntove
H.R R. Bo
Pme
Allman
Lehigh Valley Porter
Wilkes
Beranton
King leaves Serarion for New York in stormy journey
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a log entry at Berunton with departure times and routes toward New York aboard midwinter travel. It mentions Snowborehold along the Erie railroad, Hawley, and local Quelite areas, with times around 4 pm and 140 p.m. as part of the schedule.
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Serarion
New York
Snowborehold
Erie
Hawley
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Mears & Hagens
Medalion Pictures
Jardiniers
Mears & Hagen
Dr Wellh
Mise
Clara Watt
Wilkes Barre
Andrew
Aleter
Woh. Dennis
Bradford
Laie Potter
Alok
A. Mittchell
Canian Street
R.A. Jadwinv
Flrst National Bank
Del
Mont Street
Wilsoon
St. Rege
Father Coffey
Angel Guardian
Prague
Lynott
Jermyn
Laura Schryver
Free Ease Medical CO
Gurraco
N.Y
Peckville
Taylor News
P. O
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Douwn
People’s Exchange
Brenett Af al Wire
Wyemne Avenue
Omalp Douse
Adams Avenue
Addtom Bulesman
Mottmite
Lee
Mineral Street
ANIDA
Neiman
Routh Malin Street
Pittston
Tex
Pockville
Kenviral
Tinav
Jwokkeeping
Adkdrors
Gentieman
Tribune
Pine Street
Tanle Board
Iit Mulberry Street
Connell Building
Herry Mfg. Co
Cincinnati
ONC Aoa
Wilcamen
Atuly Davidew Bros
Lackiwania Dverue
Reval Gum Co
Chicas
Muckers
Reckmen
Pamper
Apmis Woitterson
Hotel Wilkes-Barre
Bout Canal Atroet
Wilkee-Rarre
Pia
Aenerget
Evans & Co
Heelek and Accident Company
Police and Fire Departments
Atore
FEW
Goodrich
Jermyn Hotel
Tts
Monnsaylvania
Grand Rapides Mich
Ceneral Howmeework
Quincy Avenue
Sernton
Home Supply Co
Nee
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SPA ‘Lp Ding
Bouitding
Rchitects
Edward 1 Davis
Center Building
Lew
Hancock, JR
Warh
Frederick L. Brown
Price Teidlchiings
Wwashington Wren
Lyman
PRI Rest Hospital
Cor Wyoming and Ailberry
Pr. H. K
Reyno “Db
One
Wyoming
Franklin Avenue
P.O
Scranton Hovbe
Bo & Pursenmer
Biaropean Pid
Victor Koen Freep
Richard J. Bourke
Teli
S02
Leisure Ever
Chetheral
J. W. Browning
Reploose
Washington aVenue
Louise Bhoemaker
Adama Avenue
Donahor
Atlaw
Frank
Royle
ANI Citinsethirengetarw
Pour Detaiteltinas
Roeome
Ani
Weehington Avenue
Jfssup
Giessut
Fave
Commonwealth Biting
James Ww
Oak Kory
Tr Law
Fib 415
Sia Bowed of Trade Building
Edward W. Thayer
Roomes
A. Watres
Bows of Trade Building
CR. Pitcher
Commonwealth Building
Feranton
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders’ Nation Boke Teublelline
G. Comegys
Futistinis
A.W. Bertholp
Menta Vand Tad Penaz
Ruyepsie
Feene
Mary A. Shepherd
PH. I
Board of
Miwileor Ivrane
Lamorparx
Ays
Lackawanna
M. Cann
W. EL Phonley
A M
Denchmaster
GR Clark & Co, Beepmen and
Nureersmeen
Eteen Heures
North Main Aves
Medatore Telephone, TS
JOS, Kuettel
Spe
Radkiva Orchestra
Murico
J. Hauer
Conmotor
Wyoming Avenue
Muolberts
Megarger Brothere
Waveloni
Wavehington Avenue
Eirunton
Cyrano de Bergerac
Jermyn and Mayfield
Wilkes-Barre
Stanis
Reisman Bros
Spruce
Linfen
M. Norton
Leekawaenna Avenue
L & Schutzer
Spruce Street
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Sundave
Wilkes-Quarre
Sf A
Boidoee
Sahar
Tyditaia Rece
Harrisburg
Ima
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Thichester
Enny Royal Pills
Elnelead
Gary Gomuloe
Bellanamstaty
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bunbury
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Sunbury
Philadele
Burg
Hiladelphia
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Tcminson
Mertte
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Sai
Scmanton
ISAM
Weehawkou
Costa Linweuek Starlient Porntelle , Eae
Nournnt Mt
Valondaia
Forest City
Carbondae
White Bridge Mayneld
Jermyn Archibald Winton
Eee Heddes
Eka
Votan
Wentern
Anderson
Gen
T.fillcroft
Div Pasa
Agreeranton
City
Sgavenger
Prigge
VAUL
Avenue
Ehoko
Grigg
Adams and Mulberry
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