Board of Health 1808 Report from Carbondale Meeting
The annual report to council notes a quorum absence on the first Monday in April and describes wage controls and routine work. It details death and birth registries, sanitation actions, typhoid fears linked to the Fall Brook and Newlin water supply, and a sanitary police crackdown. It lists civic and church funding, cemetery receipts, and local residents attending Germania Singing Club anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Adovt Caunell
Menerelle
Tommon Caunells
Vic City
Censons
Fallbrook
Newlin
Chee Leumereniten
Milan
Berregarey
Council Scraps Tax Ordinance Amid Heated Debate
In a tense session the council killed the proposed two and one half percent tax on Traction Co gross receipts after spirited speeches led by Mr. Neulon and Mr. Mannion. The vote ended with Swigert, Mannion, Eaton, and others opposing the measure while Neaton supported it. Motion failed and related ordinances on engineering salary cuts and a street commissioner were introduced. Coal bids were opened with Sherwood and Jermyn among bidders. the highest bid won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Neulon
Mannion
Swigert
Ordinanes
Meera
Thompson
Neaton
Hattle
Eaton
Biail of Health
Sherwood
Jermyn
JG. Brandon
John Booth
Delaware
Frydsin Coal
Death notices for Mary Haley and Mary McLaughlin
Mary J Haley aged 26 died suddenly at home attributed to heart failure. Survived by Thomas Haley, three sisters Katie Lizzie and Mrs I Fr Latigan, and brother James. Funeral Wednesday at 8 15 AM at St Rose's cemetery. Mary McLaughlin aged 55 died at Brooklyn Street home. Survived by two sons Henry and George. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at St Mose's church, interment St Rose's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Haley
Thomas
Haley
Farview Atreret
Thomas Haley
Katie
Lizzie
James
Welock
St. Rose's Cemetery
Mary McLaughlin
Ireland
Brooklyn Street
Henry
George
Olyphant
St. Mose's Church
Br. Rose's Cemetery
Local Officials and Dignitaries Display in Transit
Mrs. Laude Wright departs for Detroit for engagements. Mrs. J. J. Monahan and others, including BL Spencer and Isaac Singer, are noted in transit or business in New York. Mayor James J. C. Neijl and City Clerk Frank Clifford are represented in duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Ta Iil
Isaac Singer
New York
Hue Ines
James J. C. Neijl
Cire
Frank Clifford Aby
Standoff Leads to Assault Arrest in Monfold Area
Steve Shevock, an Hunecrian, clashed with Joe Aarnock and attacked Aarnock’s wife yesterday afternoon. She was found unconscious with serious injuries. a warrant was sworn and Shevock remains at large as of late evening. Local civic notes follow including school meeting, a concert, and residents facing illnesses and personal travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Shevock
Monfold
Joe Aarnock
Harnick
Cafter
Shevock
Happie
Richard Runt
Boe
Tinlin
Dave Iene
Schubert
North Spranteen
Knights of Pythios
Enterprise Hall
Wednessax Aventige
Jatmes Shielde
Third Street
Sodupday
George Matthews
Henry Mercer
New Orange
N.ds
SomKe Liew
Mere
Peter Mergier
North
Alain Steel
Suukdenti
Suanday
Local charity and social notices amid Scranton area events
Community updates from Susquehanna Street area include St. George's mission entertainment at Edwards' hall and a Will Comedy company show at Father Mathew opera house. Local residents attend weddings, illnesses, injuries, and social gatherings. a plumbing depot mishap and a slipping injury are noted among town happenings.
Storrs Mines Workers To Be Paid Today At Oclock
The employees of Storrs mines will receive their pay today commencing at oclock. Mrs L John of Parker Street Providence visited yesterday at the home of her sister Mrs Wy J Wilson on Malnetree Sawkie tribe Improved der of Red Men will hold their regular council meeting in Odd Pollows ball this evening. Linez Jones proprietor of the American howe on Lincoln Street, destroyed by fire, has commenced business in the former building of Dutcher John c Miller on the Boulevard ram. All members of Pylesburg Citizens band are urged to meet in Central hall at 7 oclock this evening to arrange re organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storrs
L. John
Parker Street
Provydence
Wy J. Wilson
Malnetree
Linez
Jones
American Howe
Lincoln Street
John c. Miller
Boulevard Ram
Pylesburg Citizens Band
Central Hall
Large culm washery rises near Connell colliery
A new large culm washery is nearing completion at the Connell colliery site. Built by Anthony Brothers of Trenton NJ, the plant cleans small coal sizes once common in older breakers and will be steam fed from two preheater boilers. The project will create local employment and reflects ongoing expansion in Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Ft le
Anthony Brothers
Trenton
J. C. Mureetell
Hyde Park
Pricepurg
Higwert Liewellan
Union Street
Willitt Bevan
Pottevitte
David Bevan
Noein
MacKenale
Saamuel
Pruine
Mise
Washington
Joan Francis
Thie Town
Walter James
North Taylor
J. Milford Morgans
Milford
Funeral and local notes from the week
The funeral for the late AFL Yost will gather many friends on arrival from Scranton and proceed to West Pittston cemetery for interment. Huntley Jackson company opened with a strong initial performance drawing the entire audience. The World was staged well with good arena effects. Henry Meister leased the building opposite the Ferry bridge for a long term to provide a public bathhouse. M W Boyle, linked to no trillion dollar Mexico contract, left for his post with ex Chief Mettath and Bert Johnston of Scranton, and Mrs A L Bryden of Dunmore returned home after a week with friends on the West Side. Mary Simison a Malian tenant in Bohan's Block of Biaxes on South Main street died. coroner to investigate after jury empanelment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Ferry Bridge
Henry Meister
M. W.boyle
Mexico
Mettath
Bert Johnston
Scranton
A. L. Bryden
Dunmore
Appointment of new firemen at multiple collieries
William Brown and others are stationed as fire bars at Law shaft Sparrowville No BL and Old Forge colliery replacing the former single operator Pui. A ladies church supper and entertainment planned by Primitive Methodists has been postponed due to evangelistic meetings starting soon. Misses Clara and Gertrude Davie of Jermyn visit their aunt Aly G W. Lewer hosts a progressive euchre party by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association at Herbert's hall with admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Law Shaft
Patrick Brien
Sparrowville
Thomas Murray
No. BL
John Brown
Old Forge
Primitive Methodier Church
Clara
Gertrude Davie
Jermyn
Aly
G W. Lewer
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Herbert's Hall
Cote
John @werte
New York City
New Era for Men Ad Claims Powerful Restoratives
An Erie Medical Company advertisement touts a magical appliance and a month of restorative remedies offered on trial with no payment. It promises to boost vigor, energy, and bodily tone, claims proven by authorities, and cites a no cash on delivery scheme while warning of no deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Erie Medical Company
Ulli
Erie Medical Co
Buffalo, H.Y
Tunkhannock News and Rail Changes Include Staff Moves
At Lehigh Valley station in Laceyville the office of station agent Stocker was advanced to freight agent and transferred to Laerval vib. Wakeman becomes day operator. Night shift temporarily held by Turn. Local residents listed include J and R at Wilkes-Barre and Sayre. The Valley road timetable changes shift No. 3 from Wilkes-Barre to 12.19, with no morning trains. Marguerite Hayden died Saturday evening. funeral Monday at 2.00.
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Lehigh Valley
Laceyville
Lotame Vincant
C. H. Stocker
Meshoppen
Laerville
Stathon
Phin
Bradley WW. Wakeman
C. Carpenter
Wilkes-Rarn
Thakhantiogkon
George Roberts
Clarence Georges
Mills Hardware Company
Sayre
Wilkes- Farre
Tunkhannock
Marguerite Hayden
Local Snow Scene Shows Valley Visitors and Social News
Last fall of snow brings crowds to town for sleigh rides with Misses Maggie and Alzina Fitton hosting guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones in Beott Mondiy. Scranton visits, health updates, and social slips follow as residents, including Maria Gilroy and Henry Orts, are noted recovering, while Thomas Price suffers a broken collarbone treated by Dr. Van Dorey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Alzina Fitton
Beott Mondiy
Mir
W. Jones
David Wall
Scranton
M. Gilhool
Henery
Daugiter
Annie
Sallie
Maria Gilroy
Henry Orts
Jacob Wagner
Maggie Kane
Laurel Street
Walsh
Pine Street
Jens Sheridan
Thomas Price
Riverside
van Dorey
Kinback Visit and Local Notices Highlight Small Town Events
John Kinback visited his parents in Archbold on Sunday while the Wilkes-Barre relatives are heirs of Jay Warrett. Delaware and Hudson Grassy Island employees were paid for the month. A Wells-owned shawte ran away at the Delaware and Hudson depot, the wagon overturning and the driver being thrown out with no damage to the outfit. Peckville Conclave No. 68 of the Improved Order of Hepta sophes will hold a public installation and entertainment at Ledyard Hall on Friday evening February 10. The public is invited. admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kinback
A. Kinback
Archbold
Jay Warrett
Wilkes-Barre
Delawaire
Hadson Grassy Island
Samuel Wells
Delaware and Hudson
Peckville
Ledyard Hall
Vestibuled trains run daily to Cleveland and beyond
Solid through trains with standard Pullman and Warner cars run daily from New York to Cleveland via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate routes. Dining cars offer meals at reasonable prices, with free porter service for passengers. Rates are lower than other lines. for information contact FF Moore in Buffalo.
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New York
Micielgo
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate
Scranton
Binghamton
Almira
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Chircago
Nickel Plate Road
FF. J. Moore
Nick¢ Plate Road
N. Main &T
Buffalo
N.Y
Lake Shore Limited Train Promises Luxurious Hotel on Wheels
A promotional piece extols the Lake Shore Limited as a traveling hotel offering luxury in transit. It describes regular service between Horton New York Buffalo and western cities with first class dining car library bath shop and all conveniences of a hotel.
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Lake Shore Limited
Horton
New York
Buffalo
Tiksenger
Pyramid Pile Cure promotion claims radical cure
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy for piles and rectal troubles. It stresses immediate pain relief, vascular contraction, and tumor absorption, claims no morphine, and offers 3 cent samples or $1.00 for a three package supply, with free literature from Pyramid Co in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
A Chip of Steel at Academy of Music and Hooligan's Wedding at Gaiety
Rob ert Gaillard stars in A Chip of Steel as Bonjarre in a four act drama with 13 scenes praised for strong acting and beautiful scenery. The four act program runs this and tomorrow with supporting players led by Caroline Cooke and Charles M. Lane. Also at the Gaiety Hooligan's Wedding burlesque features Billy Barry Jr and Harry West with Cooper Gilbert and Paler sisters excelling in song and dance. Primrose and Dockstader’s Big American Minstrels are announced for Wednesday following management concerns about itinerant showmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Robert Gaillard
Bonjarre
Gaston Lemaire
Captain Hercules
Galllard
Caroline Cooke
Charles M. Lane
Frank M. Allen
Walter G. Horton
A. J. Kraus
Jene Matthews
Finn Westcott
Lycile Allen Walker
Phil Dalton
Misses Cooper
Conney
Gilbert
My. Barry
Harry Weat
Messrs
Dalton and
Runnello
Palmer Sisters
Miss Conner
CY Hooligan
Primrose and Dockstader
Lyceum
Pel
Primrose
Dockstader
Miller Imitates Mozart Resemblance Noted In Local Play
In a Lyceum performance featuring Henry Miller as Eric Temple the actor’s looks draw comparisons to famed composer Mozart, whose youthful image is echoed by the play’s costumes and setting. The piece follows a young musical score creator amid a city staging of Heartsense by Klein and Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlenry Miller
Eric Temple
Lyceum
Mogart
Mozart
Mr. Miller
Charles Klein
Bousa
J. 2 Ts. Clarke
Jonas Longs Sons February Bargains At Great Store
Nineteen days for February business at Jonas Longs Sons features bargain events across all departments. The Great Store promises large reception rooms and comfortable spaces with elevators to five floors and basement restaurant offering quick service. Visit to look or buy. bargains aim to attract shoppers and boost business.
Winter Underwear Sale Promises Unmatched Prices
A chaotic Local notices blares a winter undergarment sale with deeply discounted wool vests shirts and men and women’s underwear. The ad touts low prices across sizes and items though the text is garbled with numerous misspellings and stray letters.
Muslin Underwear Display Draws Strong Scranton Crowd
The Muslin Underwear display attracts many shoppers with unmatched fineness and impressively low prices. The main floor presents a sea of white fabric while the show claims to be the finest in Scranton and interior cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hotel Topey Turvy at Lyceum stage this Friday
Jonas Long's Sons presents a lively musical comedy with love ballads and dancing. The show plays Herald Square New York and Paris London revivals praised for humor and appeal. Also an endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine. Matthews Bros. distribute.
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Fearure N Highie
Herald Square
New York City
Paris
Comedy Theater
London
Maurice Ordonneau
Arthur Sturgess
Edgar Smith
la Grippe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Special excursion to Los Angeles for NEA meeting
Special train from Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware and nearby states to Los Angeles California in July 1959 for the National Educational Association meeting at reduced rate. For full particulars address John Pott District Passenger Agent Co M and St PRs 486 William Street Williamsport Paue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Cletriet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carbondale
Annual Report
Pete T
Tean Barrett
Howe
Knights of Colimbue
Philadelphia
Trinity Church
Colleiting
Meesra
Adolphi Brunner
August Brunner
Peter Lippert
Lodin Minnener
Joseph Scheck
Carl Roeringer
August Nelson
Henry Held
Wiliam Jie
Martin Melistrom
Henry Buehert
Laude Wright
Detroit
J. J. Monahan
Horsford
Jermyn and Mayfield
Susquehanna Street
Lioyd
George Hogue
the Vale
Nellie Hughes
West Pitteton
Tiie Place
St. George's Mission
Edwards’ Hall
Atlantis City
WII
Fat the
Father Mathew Opera House
Tee Jlutyert
W. J. Dierd
Taylor
T. P. Jones
Lickhawanna Street
James McHale
Suaquehanna Street
Low. Potter
Garhandale
May Mo- Nico
Misees Mila Fouet
Tilxxie Ross
Sunda
Ko. Harnden
Verlon MI Company
Carlondale
Likemas
Nira
Wille Comedy Company
Pather Miathow
William Mason
Thukely
John Probert
EF. Jankine
Suequehanna Ethee
Blakely Baptist Church
OW. Patten
Delaware Street
Eshop Hara
Sisters’ Fair
Ollie Murphy
Serandon
Mike Mabel Macon
Ayde Park
Mire
Marvy Mason
Lainkawinnd Street
Richard Williame
Medien
Priceburg
Taylor News
New Culm Washery—District
Mica Gertrude Hamlin
Moosic
Young People's Society Christian Endeavor
Marey Cemetery
Pittston
AVOCA
Peceville
Hotel On Wheels
Primrose & Dockstader
Miller's
Con. T. Murphy
Acad
Jonas Long's
Chiltren
Healioul
Chihinen
Olweins
Tewlorad
Alen
Money Saver
Jonas Long
Hotel Topsy Turvy
Pilsner
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
S.we
E. GC
West
William G. Clark
Penn Avy
WN Roe
Atlantic Refining CD
Dickson M'F
Scranton and
Wiikten-tarre
Olle, Scrantou
Canton
Befantan, Pa
Malihewa Brot
McCiarrat & Thomas
Drugpiats
AJAX
Fontore
Bryoune
Ieee
Ajax Remedy CO
Beranton
H. C. Sandereen
Druggiote
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