Fire guts store at Salem and Main in afternoon blaze
A fire at 1:16 PM gutted the D. W. Humphrey grocery at the corner of Salem Avenue and Main Street. Firemen saved the building while water damage ruined stock worth about 8000 to 3500, with four barrels of kerosene nearby. Humphrey planned a rapid reopening at a new Lincoln and Main location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Avenue
Main Street
D. W. Humphrey
Silem
Humphrey
Mimer Brokenshire
Fred Vincierde
Mise Grace
Brokenshire
van Gorder
Byrne
Onerit Hones
Connor
Mananger Byrne
Avas
Fred Lieberman
Carbondale Telephone Company
Lincoln Avenue
Arnold
Jin
Funeral for Mrs Catherine White Draws Large City Attendance
Two funerals were held yesterday in the city. Mrs Catherine White died Monday morning at her home on upper Connannot street. The Church of St Hose de Lima hosted the service led by Rev George Dixon. A long procession formed with many former friends in attendance. Pallbearers were grand grandchildren of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine White
Upper Connan Street
Wis
Ste Hose de Lima
George Dixon
Mammoth organ for Trinity Church ready for installation
A two-manual tubular-pneumatic organ from George Hutchings & Co. of Boston, costing $4,400, is unloaded for Trinity Episcopal Church. Charles A. Ryder will direct setup with two builders. four weeks are needed. The seven-ton instrument features Hutchings wind chests, pneumatic action, and extensive lead tubing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
George §. Hutchings
Elm Park
Kcranton
Charles A. Ryder
New York
Trinity
Hutchings
Rosswader
George Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Driver James Weldner Injured In Runaway Team Incident
James Weldner, a driver for John Booth, stood in front of a car shop on Tuesday evening when his team suddenly bolted and pulled him into scrap iron. His right ear was torn, a doctor stitched the wound, and the horses were halted before causing further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weldner
John Booth
Dr. Niles
Woman in Black to Open at Grand Opera House
The Jack Hooder Stock Company will present The Woman in Black by H Grattan Donnelly at the Grand Opera House starting Monday. The troupe will perform all week with an extensive repertoire including a matinée on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Woman In Black
Jack Hooder
Chie
H. Grattan Donnelly
Brewery Union Scale Deal Ends Local Boycott
The Carbondale branch of Central Pennsylvania Brewing joined the union scale submitted by the Brewers' union. Manager Krants has complied with all requirements of the scale and the union men will no longer boycott the South Church street brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Brewers’ Union
Krants
South Church Street
First Congregational Church Bagat Sale Offered This Afternoon
The ladies of the First Congregational church open a bagat sale this afternoon in the rooms used by the Young Men's Union, town stair in the church. Christmas knickknacks and holiday goods will be on sale with refreshments served. The fair continues tomorrow and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Young Men's Union
New Plant for High School Heating Contract Awarded
The school board awarded Eugene E. Dowe a contract to replace Central School boilers with a Gurney boiler from the Gurney Manufacturing Company of Baltimore. Dowe must complete the work by January 1, after previous contractors failed to meet specifications following an earlier notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene H. Dowe
Eugene E. Dowe
Henry Butler
Dowe
Gurney Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
Frm
United States
Mr. Dove
Spert Heating Company
Fragments of Local Organizations List
A fragmented OCR item lists groups such as George Randolph enamp No 138 Sons of Veterans Division Ancient Order Bernians United Mine Workers No 877 Branch No 77 Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association Local Council No 189 Retail Clerks union and related entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George . Randolph Enamp
Sons of Veterans
Ancient Order Hibernians
United Mine Works
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Retail Clerks’ Union
Miner Michael Collins dies at work on Ontario and Western crossing
Archbald flagman Michael Collins died suddenly yesterday at the Mast Side crossing while on duty. He had miner's asthma and had been ill of late. Dr P C Manley was summoned. Collins collapsed and died of heart trouble. Remains sent to Archbald. No funeral details yet. Also noted: miners elect weighman, a broken forearm by Ellis Fowler, local physician ledger, pay day for O&W railroad workers, pneumonia risk to Engineer Boyer's child, Battenberg window display, various local residents visiting Scranton, and a fundraising call for the First Baptist church album drive before January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Collins
Archbald
Ontario and Western
P. C. Manley
Mayfield
Manley
Hillside Company
Check Welghman
Ellis
Hosmer Fowler
Fifth Street
A. J. Baker
Duryea
Ontario and Western Railroad
Boyer
West Mayfield
Battenberg
Malin Street
J. J. McHale
John McLoughlin
Forest City
Fred Soby
Third Street
Tessie McCloskey
South Main Street
Scranton
Arthur Blaine Winter
Wyoming Seminary
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
Olyphant Minstrel Company Reorganized and Plans Set
The Olyphant Minstrel company held a Tuesday meeting electing F. B. Ferguson as manager and musical director, with D. A. Patten as secretary and treasurer James Loftus. A Sunday assembly at St Patrick’s church will present Weber’s mass in G with a large cast and designated soloists and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant Minstrel Company
F. B. Ferguson
David A. Patten
James Loftus
Anthony Finnerty
George Mountford
Thomas
Carey
William Patten
Civele
Robert McCormick
Frank Moran
Joseph Vasey
W. J. Thomas
John Hawk
John Ferguson
Edward Williams
St. Patrick's Church
Hoir
Carl von Weber
Kyrie
Ilgaie Dempsey
Gloria
Anna Brown O'Malley
Lisale Dempsey
Robert McCormack
Credo
Sanetus
Benedictus
Agnes Dei
M. E. Dardis
T. W. Watkins
Nettie McDonnell
Bt. Patrick's Academy
Father Mathew Opera House
Unusual Offer Card Found in European Medical System Room
A promotional card is located in the reception and consulting room of the European Medical System at 400 Lack AWANHKA avenue above the Paris Store. The note describes an unusual offer awaiting disclosure to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Medical System
Lack
Awanhka Avenue
Paris
European Medical System Refund Policy Statement
Any person receiving treatment at this office who is not satisfied with the benefits received can have the full amount of the fee refunded within thirty days from commencing treatment, and no charge will be made for treatment or medicine furnished. European Medical System, C H Strong, M D, Medical Director.
European Medical System offers treatment in Scranton
Such an offer as the above has never before been made to the people of Scranton or vicinity and should convince skeptics that the practice is straightfor ward and honorable. The system treats chronic diseases of the nose throat bronchial tubes lungs catarrh stomach liver heart kidneys urinary organs blood skin women nervous system rheumatism and indigestion. Comb ation and examination free. Office rooms 1 2 3 and 4 400 Lackawanna avenue over the Paris Store. Office hours 9 to 12 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 Sundays 10 to 12 only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Paris
Funeral for Arthur Brown Held After Red Row Death
The funeral of Arthur Brown, son of Edward Brown, was held yesterday from his Red Row home. Rev. James Iley led the service at the Primitive Methodist church. Interment followed at Union Cemetery. An afternoon program of The Little World phonograph entertainment is set at Father Mathew opera house from 4 to 6 with ten cent admission and a gift for every child. The Christmas bazaar in Blakely Baptist social rooms closes tonight after large attendance and rapid sale of items with an evening entertainment and ten cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Edward Brown
Red Row
James Iley
Primitive Methodist Church
Union Cemetery
Father Mathew Opera House
Blakely Baptist
Fire destroys two adjacent structures near Peckville
A double block owned by Thomas Bell near Grassy Island school burned early Wednesday, destroying the block and Mrs. James Mackerel's home nearby. The origin is unknown. Wilson Fire Company aided, and Mackerel family will move to West Pittston. Community notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bell
Grassy Island
James Mackerel
Joseph Best
Peckville
West Pittston
Jessup
Mission Church
Carrie Best
Joseph English
D. 8. Evans
G. F. Taylor
F. W. Gendall
A. D. Warne
G. L. Keller
Evilic
Charles Harding
Wilson Fire Company
Carbondale
Mitchell Hose Company
J. W. Sickler
Jacksonville
Fla
Cottage Prayer Meeting and Meetings of Local Societies
PRICEBURG reports a cottage prayer meeting at Lewis Tingle's home on Car mall street under the Primitive Methodist church. Rev Wilson Bentley, pastor, invites all. John Wesley Castle of Knights of the Golden Eagle holds an officers meeting and smoker tomorrow evening. Golden Chain lodge of Odd Fellows meets tonight. Mrs George Cooper learns her sister Mrs Jetter of Trenton N J is gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Tingle
Carmall Street
Primitive Methodist Church
Wilson Bentley
John Wesley Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Golden Chain Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
George Cooper
Albert Street
Jetter
Trenton
N. J
Unidentified German Remedies Sold by Matthew Bros
An untitled ad fragment describes German remedies once prescribed by Dr Krause, claimed to cure distressing cases faster than antipyrine, priced at six cents and sold by Matthew Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Krause
Germany
Matthew Bros. A
Christmas Eve Exercises Preparations At Methodist Church
Clark's Green notes prepare for Christmas night exercises by the Methodist Sunday school. December 4 marked Grandma Parker’s 90th birthday with a family gathering at Mrs. Wim Frace’s home. Grandma Parker, longtime resident and Baptist church member, enjoyed a pleasant day with relatives and friends. Ju dson Wells is convalescent from illness. Rev H J Whalen delivered two illustrated lectures at the Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Chapman
Methodist Sunday School
Grandma Parker
Wim
Parker
Baptist Church
R. P. Parker
B. R. Parker
F. A. Parker
Minnie May
Hulda Wetherby
T. §. Parker
A. B. Parker
A. C. LaMonte
Wm. Frace
Willabeth
Francesa Elizabeth Prace
FP. L. Phillips
Judson Wells
H. J. Whalen
The
Baptist
Christmas Eve Baptist Sunday School Planned in Town
The article praises recent church entertainments for their spiritual and intellectual value and hopes for another visit by Mr. Whalen. It notes the Baptist Sunday school will hold exercises on Christmas Eve and Miss Marion Harlan visiting Scranton. Local cannery workers enjoyed early pay before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalen
Baptist Sunday School
Marion Harlan
Scranton
Miner Edward J. Evans Dies After Roof Fall
Edward J. Evans, a Pyne mine miner, was fatally injured by a falling roof yesterday. He died hours after relocation to his Taylor street home. Evans left a wife and eight children. The community notes a United Mine Workers meeting electing new officers and an upcoming district convention in January. Other items include a strike at Renard & Son sick factory and local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Evans
Pyne
Taylor Street
Mr. Evans
James
Annis
Harry
John
Willian
Arthur
Adiana
United Mine Workers of America
Basham's Hall
Edward Priest
William Stone
John Mando
Sidney Owens
John Thomas
John E. Owens
John Francis
David Lloyd
John W. Jones
Sentinel
William Rundle
John Masters
United Mine Workers
Lizzie Knott
Stephen Fraley
Archbald
William Jon
Wales
Myr. John
David John
Main Street
Taylor Castle
Kof i
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Valley Council
John EK. Davis
North Main Street
Kingston
Susie Simmons
Marion
Ind
Gertrude Simmons
South
Joke on the minister at Oxford church meeting
A tale from the Oxford Leader recounts Rev. Hageman facing staff at the Congregational church annual meeting. The deacon first asks for a vote to retain him at the same salary, none rise, then asks for a vote for a salary increase and all rise, revealing a joke that leaves Hageman grinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hageman
Congregational Church
Mr. Hageman
Tourists Visit Bolton Abbey Gorge Waterfall
An old English guide leads a talkative party including a solitary gentleman toward Posforth Gul waterfall at Bolton Abbey. The man tires of sightseeing and asks how much farther to “the fan,” to which the guide replies to wait until the ladies finish talking and then hear the roar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton Abbey
England
Posforth Gul
Patent medicine promise for quick cold cure labeled Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts a “Cure a Cold in One Day” claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists. It notes money back refund if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is shown as 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Fine Cigars and Pipes Arrive From Key West
Fine Cigars has received two cases of Cor tez Cigars direct from Key West, new and fragrant. The outlet also offers other Havana brands plus a full line of Brier pipes and smokers articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez
Key West
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Tribwine
Burke
Mall
EL. Hatfield
William McHale
Frank Collins
Edward Rierdon
Walter Rierdon
Bert White
St. Rose Cemetery
Wttle
Mary Mar-guerite Karl
Forty-second Street
Milas Karl
Karl
Wille
Bourdon
PMA Cherny
Oh Diane Great
Union Beer
Jermyn and Mayfield
Olyphant
C. H. Strong, M. D
Priceburg
Clark’s Green
Guernsey
Jr. Guernsey
Pennsylvania
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
J. W. Guernsey, Proprietor
Taylor
Barney & Berry
Oxford
W. P. Shoop
Mears Building
Hood
U. S
Canadas
Europe
Great Jones
Winter Resort
West
California
New Orleans
Uihem Waciic Co
Philadelphia
Tribune
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