Gold at Cripple Creek and Its Grim Cold Reality
John Cameron returns from Cripple Creek describing vast yet perilous mining prospects. He notes potential ore fortunes, massive real estate speculation, extreme cold, high prices, scarce housing, and widespread pneumonia deaths among newcomers. Gambling and transport demand fuel the boom amid harsh living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Cameron
Cripple Creek
Keenpke
Cameron
Colorado
Delmer
Comero
James A. Stevens
Independence Mine
Offbeat Outlaying Section Sale Fetches $10,904
A city outlying section sold for 10,904 dollars as of the day T departed. The note adds that fluctuations in this business run wider and faster than those in mining stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Porter fright prank at Western Reserve College jolts porter
In Cleveland on February 6 Western Reserve college students stripped a student, wrapped him in a sheet, and placed him on a basement table to scare porter James Long. He fled in fright and was hospitalized at Lakeside, while students insist the prank caused no ailment though views vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Reserve College
Cleveland
James Long
Long
Lakeside Hospital
Skeleton at the window in Mount Pulaski haunted house
Old Whittaker residence near the cemetery is said to be haunted with a ghostly visitor seen by townsfolk. Friday night noises echoed from the dwelling and Saturday a spectral light and a skeleton silhouette appeared at a window, fueling superstition about a murdered builder and possible practical jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pulaski
Whittaker
Ele
Thieves Loot St Nicholas Church Altar
Burglars entered St Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Aurora and despoiled the altar last night. They stole three solid gold chalices valued at $100 and carried acid to test the gold, indicating professional thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Despoll
Aurora
Railroad notes show coal toll shifts and engine sizes
The article discusses antitrust impact on coal tolls, noting anthracite toll restoration would raise soft coal earnings for railroads. It covers English locomotive wheel sizes, historic experiments with ten foot driving wheels, Western packers and grain shippers evading the New Joint Traffic association, and recent shifts in grain shipments via Canada to St John’s. It also mentions Great Western’s appeal decision, a potential St Paul compromise, and a plan to merge executive fees between Chicago and Grand Trunk. Additionally, goods can now move from London to Canada faster than via the Suez route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinker
Chicago
Ohi
United States
England
London
John Wilson
Glasgow
Joint Traffic Association
eVeot
New York
St. John's N. J
Canadian Pacific
St. John's
Liverpool
New Orleans
Savannah
Galveston
Caldwell
Chieno Great Western Railroad
Western Passenger Association
Grand Army
St Louis
Great Western Officinia
Walker Kia
Celdwell
St. Paul
Chicarree-St. Paul
Washington camp officers listed by A J Colborn
A J Colborn district president installed the officers of Washington camp No 248 Patriotic Order Sons of America on Tuesday night naming Joseph K Loveland as president H L Dalrymple as vice president H Watts as master of forms A F Depew recording secretary C H Clouse treasurer J M Noack master general secretary J W Clouse conductor I Gardner guard and Mrs C Brown noted in Scranton Monday Charles M Lancaster and daughters Bessie and Ethel of Moovie Pa visiting town this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Colborn
Washington
Joseph K. Loveland
H. L
Dalrymple
Watts
A. F E. Depew
C. H. Clouse
J. M. Noack
J. W. Clouse
Gardner
C. &. Brown
Scranton
Charles M. Lancaster
Bessie and
Ethel
Moovie
Nellie Linderman Smd Gon
Troy
Blanche Kennedy
Leaphia Merehon
William Hall
M. W. Bliss
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
George Steen
Tom Smith
Mexico
Guadalajara
James J. White
Anson Stone
Lce
George Edginton
A. Bergen Browe
Baptist Church
Martin Old
David Davis
Hyde Park
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Albert Johnson
Lester Stone
George Sherman
Watson Stone
George Perry
William Letton
Joseph J. Mershon
George Doty
D. A. Corey
Charles Coon
S$. Calkins
Sentinel
Ira J. Lewis
A. M. Coon
Swayne's Ointment Promises Relief for Itching Ulcers
A historical ad describes symptoms of moisture and intense itching, worse at night, with scratching leading to bleeding and ulcers. It claims Swayne's Ointment soothes itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tuners. available from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia by mail for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Notices from Hannon & Co News Dealers
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon and Co. North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannon & Co
North Main Street
Carroll Case Explained and Exonerations Increase
The city council met in regular session with most members present. The finance committee will report on Thomas Fox’s tax refund request for 1895. Devine reported awaiting the city solicitor about delinquent tax collection. Exonerations total now 100.47 dollars after adding small items, and a transfer to the controller was approved. Bridge tenders and the bond ordinance were adopted as accepted by the select council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Carroll
Common Council
Mills
Baker
Devine
Loftus
Kose
Colwell
Glennon
McDonough
Smith
Gardner
Pender
Thomas Fox
Finance Committee
Carroll
Mitchells Officers Nominated for 1898 Year
The Mitchell Hose company met in regular session Tuesday night and nominated candidates to serve as officers for 1898. Thomas Campbell was named president with Peter Rivenburg as vice president, Frank Timahows treasurer Samuel Small secretary, George Auger foreman and two assistant foremen Charles Alexander and Frederick Hayley, plus drivers John Swackhammer and William Riggs. The appointment was deferred pending further action after the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Hose Company
Thomas Campbell
Peter Rivenburg
Frank Timahows
Samuel Small
George Auger
Charles Alexander
Frederick Hayley
John Swackhammer
William Riggs
Peter Devaney Death In City Street Car Collision
Coroner Longstreet arrived to open an inquiry into the death of Peter Devaney who was struck by an electric car on Brooklyn street Monday morning. The jury included S. Al Williamen T. R. Durfee J. oF Ahan WE Orlilian George Evans and Dr Pennypacker. Verdict found negligence by the Transit Company due to the high speed of cars.
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Longstreet
Peter Devaney
Ctrooklyn Street
Moruive
Courtright Family Highlight Local Ride To South Canaan
William Courtright elected librarian of the new free library. He will oversee a roster including Geo Evans Lorin Thorp A VanGorder J Neal Herbert Frisbee George Chapman Edward Lewsley John Kase John Tiston Bert Brownell and others, with many Courtrights and Mrs Nellie Owens Florence Vincent Gertrude Elston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Courtright
Thomas Courtright
William Bowen
Evan Tucker
New Librarian Elected for Free Library Directors
At a directors meeting of the Library association W L Yarrington was elected librarian of the new free library and will oversee the circulating library duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Library Association
W. L. Yarrington
Local notices note losses and health updates
Mrs Ki K Morse wintering at Anthracite hotel lost a valuable breach walued at S00. Mrs Morgan of South Wyoming street shows health improvement. City Controller Frank Smith resumes duties. Mrs James Boyle of Simpson visits Scranton. Ambrew Mitchell Jr leaves for an extended visit in New York. Mrs John Healey of Mitchell avenue is homebound. Mrs Cowles of Lincoln avenue visits her sister Mrs T J Maxey of Forest City.
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Ki. K. Morse
Morgan Morgan
South Wyoming Street
Normandy
Frank Smith
James Boyle
Simpson
Scranton
Ambrew Mitchell, Jr
New York
John Healey
Mitchell Avenue
Mrs. Cowles
Lincoln Avenue
Mis. T. J. Maxey
Forest City
Fair planned in Forest City and town crimes noted
Forest City prepares for a fair starting Tuesday March 12 and the Jermyn Citizens’ head will entertain at the Davia Opera house on Saturday February 15. A Hancock store robbery suspects escape from the borough jail with a rock broken cell and a manhunt ensues. Two suspects arrested later deny ties to Hancock gang. Hungarian boys jailed for stealing candy from a box car on the Jefferson branch.
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Inchurch
Forest Cliv
Jermyn
Davia
Cor. Knapp
Hancock
N. Y
Bates
Rockup
Offeer Ledyard
Thorugh
Dandert Street
Tedyard
Weecett
Tribune
Gany
John Snvider
Hudson
John Lawton
Philadelphia
Alang
Michael Moran
Carbondale
Jeferson
Forest City
Squire W. J. Maxey
Borough approves $20,000 bond issue in council meeting
General Manager Duncan of the Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit visited town yesterday. Gracie Day, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Day, lies ill with tourlet fever. In a regular borough council meeting last Monday, an ordinance passed second reading to bond the borough for $20,000 to raise funds.
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Duncan
Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company
Gracie
William Day
Local notices recap and social highlights from Archbald area
The record notes funds to secure a water plant and a 2.50 per mile pole tax proposal. Social items include a church fundraiser for Rev Simpkins, a masquerade at the Foster home, Bridget Durkin and George Cemmings marriage at Archbald, and a Mason meeting in Olyphant with Kingebury lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Graves
Jermyn
William Page
Grassy Teland
Delaware and Hudson
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Simpkins
Windsor Foster
Main Street
Elia Randall
Bridget Durkin
George Cemmings
Archbald
Oriental Star Lodge
Olyphant
Kingebury Lodge
Peter Probst Dies at 62 in Borough Home
Peter Probst a longtime borough resident died at his Hill street home at 7 40 am yesterday. He was about 62, came to America at age 10 and lived among the local community noted for his upright character. Survived by wife, son Henry and daughter Lorena Probst, he belonged to Arch bald lodge Odd Fellows and Heri Gari. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm, Protestant cemetery.
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Peter Probst
Hill Street
Mr. Probst
America
Henry
Lorena Probst
Archbald Lodge of Odd Fellows
Heri Gari
Mamie
Nellie Clark
Honesdale
Mamie Clark
Pine Street
Bennett
Michael Ruddy
Woth
Board of Trade
Man Named Witte Breaks In House In Delaware Street
A man claiming to be Michael Witte from Carbondale forced entry into Mr. Goodrich home on Delaware street yesterday afternoon around 3. Edward McDonald and James Martin entered to help after Mrs. Goodrich cried for aid and restrained the intruder until the lockup. White bit Martin several times during the struggle. The report also notes local social and business items including weddings and job changes in Sehlager's, Weston mill, Sweeney building, and Hyde Park leap year event attendance.
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Michael Witte
Carbondale
Goodrich
Delaware Street
Avoca
Sehlager
Mlk
Manden
Weston Mill
M. D. Mackey
Sweeney
Lackawanna Street
Kittie Cummings and
Foy
Hyde Park
Citizens caucus names slate for town offices
Miss Jeanette Dickson returns home from Easton while James P. Dickson visits New York and Philadelphia. H J Colvin is sick and Mrs Will Austin improves. At the Citizens caucus last Saturday evening the ticket was nominated including James P. Dickson for judge, W H White, W W Smith, Ashler, S Miller for trustees, N O Purdy, S Stelle for constables, M R Sherman high constable, F W Blade for school directors, B J Smith judge of election, C F Stone, W J Smith inspector of election.
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Jeanette Dickson
Easton
Utter
Ithaca
N. Y
Edward Miles
James P. Dickson
New York
Philadelphia
H. J. Colvin
Will Austin
theCitizens
Hell
Lurgees
Cornelmen
W. H. White
Fire Near Kitchen Range Raids Servant Girls’ Wall
Servant girls discovered smoke from a wall behind the kitchen range. Proprietor Mr. Charles fought the fire, tearing siding to extinguish the blaze. Heat from the stove, placed close to the wall, was likely the cause. Mrs. E R Henry of Henryville Pa visiting sister Mrs. F M Francis was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
E. R. Henry
Henryville
F. M. Francis
New Milford Dramatic Society Plans Foiled at Jackson
The New Milford Dramatic Society will present Foiled at Jackson on Friday evening next week. The town also reports the New Milford Cornet Band may be reorganized soon and local individuals travel for events and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Hallstead Notes on Society and Local Events
The Susquehanna County Medical Society met at Mitchell house on Tuesday and plans a velvet carpet for the Presbyterian church. Miss Marie Gruslin is now stenographer at Judge Crook’s office on Main Street. Mrs T J McTighe and son of Carbondale visit Joseph Grustin on Franklin Street. John Tunney is in New York City. Mrs L D Miller attended a relative’s funeral in Binghamton. Tulle Morgan of Scranton will lecture on temperance at the Railroad YMCA hall Thursday evening. Cornelius Dorherty hosted a sixth birthday party for friends Monday.
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Susquehanna County Medical Society
Mitchell House
Presbyterian Church
Marie Gruslin
Judge Crook
Main Street
Mra. T
Tulle Morgan
Scranton
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Cornelius Dorherty
OCLD FORGE Fourth Quarterly Meeting Notice
The fourth quarterly meeting is announced for Mrick church next Sunday morning with Sunday school at an early hour and love feast at ten. Mrs J W Thornton and children visited Dunmuwre Sunday. An advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming fifty years of use for teething and diarrhea, priced at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrick Church
J. W. Thornton
Dunmuwre
Mrs. Winslow
Old Soldier Cured by O Malley After Rupture
A Wilkes-Barre report notes Charles Vanderberg a city cart driver and J K Briggs claim cure from rupture after wartime injuries via Dr O Malley. Cures described as complete with thirteen weekly visits, no work detention, testimonials available at his Washington Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vanderberg
Hvet
Madison St
Wilkes
Hbarre
O'Malley
Office
DAR
I O'Malley
Washington St
Wilkes-Barre
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Atlantic
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Axminsters
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A. P. O'Malley
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Tribune Almanac
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