Scranton Politician Buys Barton Coal Tract Near Carbondale
Ex Select Councilman Wade M. Finn of Scranton buys W. J. Barton coal property east of Belmont Street in Carbondale. He plans to produce about 300 tons daily and may rebuild the breaker to raise output. Finn has years of coal operations and intends extensive improvements to develop the Barton tract’s high quality coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade M. Finn
Carbondale
Squire Williams
No. 4
Scranton
W. J. Barton
Belmont Street
Ontario and Western Railroad
Finn
Fintois Pears
Scratton
Ab. Finn
Stroud & Chamberlain
Fourth Bank Hopes Rise In Carbondale Surge
An application for a charter appears for The Dime Deposit and Discount Bank of Carbondale. Scranton investors with strong finance enter the field, naming capital stock at 100000. Carbondale men may be forced to rename the project as Scranton rivals push to fund and launch the new bank venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Tribune
Scranton
the Dime Deposit and Pscount Bank
Witasimemons
Cape
Unclear Readable Lead About Coal Center History
The fragment hints at coal industry in a Dik center with emphasis on high grade anthracite and service roles but lacks concrete names, dates, or places to specify events or outcomes.
Cakes and bake sale ends today at Berean Baptist Church
The bake sale run by the Society of Women Workers at the Box building on Church Street wraps up today. It started earlier in the week and will continue from forenoon until evening or until all cakes are sold. A cake sale collection aims to delight housewives seeking dainty edibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Women Workers
Berean Baptist Church
Church Street
Bacteriologist Pitfield Probes Typhoid Outbreak Sources
Robert S Pitfield assistant bacteriologist sent from the State Board of Health to study typhoid cases in Germantown. He inspected water sheds of Carbondale and Reynolds Hampshire Water companies, collected water samples, then checked Greenfield milk supplies. He advised boiling water and milk, will report results to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pitfield
Germantown
State Board of Health
Robert S. Pitfield
Carbondale
Giallagher
Walter Frick
Consolidated Water Company
Jolien Heynolds
Reyneshanhurst Water
Pitfield
Chreenfield
Pittheld
Mrs Humphreys Receptions Mark Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Mrs Dr Flumphrey hosted a large thimble tea at 108 Salem Avenue with Mrs John W Dihmnovk Mrs Frank E Dennis Mrs Charles G Evans and Mrs Thomas L McMillan assisting Prizes for best button holes awarded to Mrs J F Warner and second to Mrs R A Bryson A Thursday at home event featured a guessing contest won by Mrs I Co Smith Guests included Mrs A Preston Scranton Mrs Dr Van Poren Archbald Mrs Humphrey Brooklyn and others from Jermyn The event celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Humphrey with sincere congratulations and two caskets of sting silverware presented by the Methodist Episcopal church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Flumphrey
Salem Avenue
Lerguesia
John W. Dihmnovk
Frank E. Dennis
Charles G. Evans
Thomas L. McMillan
J. F. Warner
R. A. Bryson
Humphrey
J. M. Peek
F. Smith
Mellen
Alves
A. YD. Preston
Scranton
Four-Generation Family Attends 83rd Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Ann E. Voyle celebrated her eighty third birthday with a four generation gathering at the Van Bergen residence on River Street. Attending were family members including Ella Blevenson Laurae Rashleigh Alice Newell Van Bergen Frank Orchard Elizabeth Wright Jennie Voyle Gertrude Jennie Voyle Thomas Voyle and David Voyle of Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmilies
Robert van Bergen
van Bergen
River Street
Ella Blevenson
Laurae Rashleigh
Alice
Newell van Bergen
Prank Orchard
Maurice
Elizabeth
Harry Wright
Jennie Voyle
Gertrude
Thomas Voyle
David Voyvle
Olyphant
Coal Agents Leave After Weeks in Carbondale
Anthracite sales agents who had stayed at the Harrison house for weeks left Carbondale yesterday seeking coal shipments for big cities. The scarcity of anthracite caused city shortages rivaling famine levels, with roads hindering rail shipments and agents persuading Delaware and Hudson officials to send specific consignments, a new experience for the agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsten
Troy
OY Blop
Miller
Ashen
N. Vor
A. B. Cotes
Ilion
Bingham
Ollawe
Ontariea
Caneido
FLOW
Pras
Boston
Mass
Emil
Harrison House
Viehters
Carbondale
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder and Liver Pills Ad
Dr Pochror of Buffalo Rev writes about relief from catarrh after using Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The note claims instantaneous action with relief within ten minutes and mentions Agnew's Liver Pills, 40 doses for 10 cents, sold by Willum G. Clark and H. Banderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pochror
Buffalo
Wite
Agew
Willum G. Clark
H. ©. Banderson
Bishop Talbot Visited Trinity Church Pastor
Fut Rev Hidelbert Talbot bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Central Pennsylvania was the guest for a short time yesterday of Rev R A Sawyer rector of Trinity Church He was en route to Scranton for York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidelbert Talbot
Episcopal Diocese
Central Pennsylvania
R. A. Sawyer
Trinity Church
Scranton
York State
Mooney Returns From Carbondale After Successful Talks
John A. Mooney eastern sales agent for Carbondale Metal Working Co returned to New York after a brief business trip to Carbondale. He reports meeting with strong interest in the companys products during the tour and aims to expand metropolitan sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mooney
Carbondale Metal Working Company
New York City
Metropolis
Carbondale
Mr. Mooney
Anthracite Boiler Grossing Favor at Plant
The trade reports steady demand for gas heating iron from the manufacturer, with orders totaling a thousand units, ensuring continued operation at the local plant. The Anthracite boiler is also drawing favorable response from buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boller Ie
Grant
Funeral of Carrie Brunig
The funeral for Carrie Brunig was held yesterday at 2 15 pm at the First Presbyterian church with Rev Charles Lee and Rev Inger officiating. Interment followed at Maplewood cemetery. Pallbearers were David Edwards Arthur Harler George Lipp Teane Singer Paul Shefeldt and John Lewis. Flower bearers included Edward Gilhool John Andrews John Edwards and Jacob Fuche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Brunig
First Presbyterian Church
Charles’ Lee
Inger
Maplewood Cemetery
David Edwards
Arthur Harler
George Lipp
Teane Singer
Paul Shefeldt
John Lewis
Young Men’s Institute No 121 Elects Officers
The organization in this city held a Wednesday meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were James A. Burke as president Thomas Finnen as first vice president Chris Murray as second vice president P F Tighe as recording secretary John Harte as financial secretary Richard Connor as treasurer John J Mannion as sentinel John F Boland Patrick Laiigan and William Campbell as executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Institute
Atile
James A. Burke
Thomas Finnen
Chris Murray
P. F. Tighe
John Harte
Richard Connor
Sentinel
John J. Mannion
John F. Boland
Patrick Laiigan
William Campbell
Hamlet of Healey and Shannon Suffering From Grip
Richard J. Healey owner of the Anthracite cafe rests at home in Pirk place after a severe grip attack under a doctor’s care. Thomas A. Shannon of J H Kelly’s pharmacy is slowly recovering from grip after a ten day illness misreported as typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Healey
Pirk Place
Mivsician
Thomas A. Shannon
J. H. Kelly's
Naga
Rail line damage disrupts Scranton area trade
Last week’s washout devastated the Scranton Railway line north of the city. Only to Wandling has service been restored to Forest City, leaving Carbondale merchants hurt during the holiday season as shoppers stay away from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Forest City
Wandling
Carbondale
Engine trouble delays Evie tiver train near Susquehanna
The Evie tiver from Susquehanna arrived in Carbondale about two hours late yesterday forenoon as engine trouble caused a burst and steam escape. A relief engine was sent from Carbondale to handle the breakdown and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie Tiver
Susquehanna
Carbondale
Police Chief Returns From Vacation On Duty
Chief of Police McAndrew resumes duty after annual leave. Patrolman James Bell resumes patrol during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrew
James Bell
Notable Visitors and Students Home for Holidays
Supt Manville of the Delaware and Hudson and Mrs Manville are in New York City with their son Keith a college student on Staten Island. John E Welsh Scranton district agent visited Carbondale yesterday. Miss Katheryn Gillen masseuse nurse is in New York City. Misses Mamie Monahan and May Car den visited Scranton yesterday. Fred Moses of New York City a former Carbondalian visits relatives here. Theron G Lee Lafayette College Easton is home for holidays with Rev Charles Lee and Mrs Lee. Clara Watt returned from Washington DC to spend Christmas at home in Washington Street. Dr W W Fletcher returned from Philadelphia on professional business. Charles McKenna and Robert O Connor of Honesdale were in the city yesterday. Thomas Messett of Brooklyn Street visiting Philadelphia. John Burschell cigar manufacturer of Scranton did a business trip here yesterday. Ex-Judge Henry Wilson editor of the Honesdale Citizen visited Carbondale friends yesterday en route home from Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Don Bassett and Donald Bassett home from college for the holidays. Ben Albert Rutherford law student University of Pennsylvania home for holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville
Delaware and Hudson
New York City
Keith Manville
Staten Island
John E. Welsh
Scranton
Carbondale
Katheryn Gillen
Mamie Monahan
May Carden
Fred Moses
Theron G. Lee
Lafayette College
Easton
Charles Lee
Honesdale
Thomas Messett
Brooklyn Street
Philadelphia
John Burschell
Henry Wilson
Honesdale Citizen
Harrisburg
Don Bassett
Donald Bassett
Ben
Albert Rutherford
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
JERMYN MINISTER NAMED PASTOR FOR SUMMIT PRIMITIVE METHODIST
JERMYN MAYFIELD REV JOHN GARRETTSTON of Summit New Jersey preached at both services last Sunday and the congregation invited him to be pastor. He accepted and will begin duties tomorrow. His family and household goods arrive next week. Christmas services include a children's program at St James Episcopal Wednesday at 7 30. Refreshments follow in the church basement. Midnight service features Rev I BE Brodhead preaching on Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus with special choir music. Communion will be observed Thursday at 8 30. Choir will render special Christmas music at both tomorrow’s services. Rev J R Pennington of Missouri will preach at First Baptist tomorrow morning and evening. Thursday evening Miss Louise Cudlip hosted friends on Fourth Street with games and music and refreshments. Attendees listed including Misses Lacey Ben Hell Susie Williams Emma Whitbeck Mary Penrose Jennie Greenslade Anna Viaick Lizzie and Jennie Mann Hattie Banfield Mrs John Allan Messia Arthur Fowler George Bennett Sidney Waters William Longman William Johns Thomas Mellow John McLean Robert Thomas Allan Hall John Allen Harry Williams Winfield Cudlip Will Bray of Hazelton visits Jermyn friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garretston
Summit
N. J
Primitive Methodist Church
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Brodhead
Jesus
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. R. Pennington
Missouri
J. Alfred Pennington
Conservatory of Music
First Baptist Church
Louise Cudlip
Fourth Street
Lacey Ben- Hell
Susie Willams
Emma Whitbeck
Mary Penrose
Jennie Greenslade
Anna Viaick
Lizzie
Jennie Mann
Hattie Banfield
John Allan
Messia
Arthur Fowler
George Bennett
Sidney Waters
William Longman
William Johns
Thomas Mellow
John McLean
Robert Thomas
Allan Hall
John Allen
Harry Willams
Winfield Cudlip
Will Bray
Hazelton
Jermyn
Working Girls Asked to Write for Free Medical Advice
A 19th century style plea invites working women to write to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for medical advice. A testimonial from Miss Janet Paine in New York City touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as easing back pain poor appetite restless sleep and painful menstruation after continued use. The notice promises a $2000 forfeit if the letter proving genuineness cannot be produced and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydis E. Pinkham
Eas Ekham
Janet Paine
West 125Th Stt
New York City
Christmas Gossip and the Spirit of Giving
The text contrasts a woman lamenting costly gifts with a view that Christmas joy lies in spirit rather than price. It argues genuine giving is about thought and remembrance, noting many affordable gifts exist and that material worth is secondary to intention.
Women’s Neckwear Offers Sweet Holiday Gifts
The article highlights dainty neckwear for women priced from 50c to $1.00, including ready made stocks and tucked stocks with long ends, plus fluffy jabots in chiffon and Liberty silk boxes at 50c to $1.25. It notes these make lovely Christmas gifts and that not all varieties are listed.
Christmas Umbrellas Holiday Sale Items and Prices
Special news on umbrellas for the holidays listed from five cents to 15 dollars. Descriptions include silk, long pearl handles with sterling caps, ivory and buckhorn options, and silver or gold trimmed designs. Stock ranges from plain to carved ivories with deposits and gold inlays.
Bargain on White Embroidered Handkerchiefs
Handkerchiefs offered at 9c each or 1.00 a dozen, 5c per half dozen. Not new but fresh and perfect with fine narrow hem. They usually sell 15c to 25c each. Don’t ask how we got them, but they’re available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donte
Fine Furs Sold Below Market Prices
The dealer boasts expert fur selection matching high craftsmanship. Prices are advertised at least 24 percent under current market levels, emphasizing skilled sourcing and substantial savings for customers.
Gloves Two Holiday Suggestions From The Glove Store
The Glove Store offers Women s English Cape Gloves at $1 in tan brown and red and Women s Jouvin Gloves at $1 50. These affordable options promise quality close to top choices without the highest price.
Llen’s Blanket Robes Sell Fast at $5 Each
Bath robes described as splendidly made warm and comfortable in checks and plaids. They are priced at five dollars, offering a practical gift option for men. Early purchase urged as demand has been brisk.
Stockings Come In Varied Styles For Ladies
Women’s stockings in ordinary cotton fancy and plain silk and woolen blends are popular. Gift items include black silk stockings with clocks at 2.50 and black silk with open work bars priced 2.50. Self clocked black silk from France 3.00 to 4.00. Plain black silk 1.00 to 2.50. Vine black cotton 3 pair in a box for 1.00 or 0.35 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
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Berean Baptist Women's Bazaar
Dairies
Mrs. Humphrey
Ann E. Voyle
Bishop Talbot
Erie
Jermyn Mayfield
Silas Paine
Lydia E. Pinkham
NEW York Hotels
Iloine Hotel
New York
23Rd St
4Th Ave
W. H. Parke
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irming Place
Annian
Ropean
T. Thompson
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper
Albert New York
Corith ST. & University PL
Broadway
Geo
Brice
Amsterdam
Ting
Lamanee
Pamond
Mother Earth
Hentleman
Walter
Winton
Meara Building
The
Scranton Tribune
Loren
Connolly & Wallace Nton’s Shopping
Llen
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
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