Perished Amid Flames After Fire Traps Elderly Woman
Annie Bryden, 70, housekeeper for miner John Brown, died in a West Side cottage fire that buried her under collapsing beams. Firefighters rescued a second woman, Mrs. Cook, and a child escaped. Brown was at the nearby mine. The disaster left Mary and Florence Brown orphans and the dwelling and contents damaged beyond quick assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Beyilen
Florence
Sonething
Heemake
Mize Bryden
John Brown
Coalbrook
Mary
Misa Bryden
Mies Flinnery
Brown
Mise Bryden
Ely
Lee
Mike Bro
Beltigam
Oo Powdo
Florence Brown
Carbondale
Old Court House
Hem
Michael B. White
Miehut
Uae
Nerve Slavery and Dr. Chase’s Nerve Ville Remedy
An old advertisement describes nerve strain as the cause of many health failures and the loss of vigor. It links weak nerve force to organ trouble and lists symptoms like palpitations, insomnia, irritability, and appetite loss. The copy promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Ville as a cure to restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Card party and promenade set at St Rose hall
Mol Is the Votne ldlew of Bt Nore church hosts a card party and promenade at St Rose hall Monday at 5 30. Prizes will be awarded. Tomorrow the Ladies Catholic Benevolent organization holds its annual dance and entertainment at Bi Rowe hall with town talent lined up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Nore Church
St. Rose Hall
Bi. Rowe Hall
Trinity Primitive Epistomis Church Receives License
George Hart and Smith, on recommendation of Rector Rollin A. Bawyer, are licensed by Bishop Talbot to lead Trinity Primitive Epistomis Church for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Hart
Smith
Rollin A. Bawyer
Talbot
Trinity Primitive Epistomis Church
William A Hrady's Way Down East Company Plans
Present plans by Manager Byrne involve William A Hrady's Way Down East company known for a countrywide hit. If approved, the troupe may appear locally soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
William A. Hrady
Columbias' Fair Planned At Burke Building Next Week
The Columbias Hose company hurriedly completes fair and carnival plans in the Burke building with nightly programs. Ex Mayor J J O Neill will open with a welcome address. Notable local talent includes Perot Kelly Archbald Mire Mille Mea Hadcock and the Lackawanna Symphony club. A parade may open Monday if weather permits and efforts aim for a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Hose Company
Burke
J. J. O'Neill
West Sinkers
Perot
Kelly
Archbald
Mire
Mille
Mea
Hadcock
Lackawinna Symphony Club
Hon
Jones
Cross
4. C. Firth
Williams Collins
Columbias
Manager Freider Accepts Arbitration Decision
Marcus Frieder superintendent of the Klots throwing company says he will fully honor Father Coffey's award with no hedging. He signed to abide by the decision, expects no further trouble, and notes the strikers are back at work and his plan aims to satisfy both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Frieder
Klots
Father Coffey
Stik
Frieder
Tigard
Four-term phrase leaves delegates for national vote
Fragmentary text notes past schema empowers four terms to vote for national delegates. Readable details are limited, but the line indicates a formal voting rule affecting delegate selection. The source emphasizes empowerment of the sachema for a tonal delegation process.
Various Union and Civic Meetings Listed For Tonight
A notice lists meetings this evening for George E. Randolph camp 154 Sons of Veterans Division percent Ancient Order of Hi berniana United Mine Workers 877 Branch 77 Ladies Catholic Benevolent association Local council 188 Retail Clerks union Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Trainmen Catholic Mutual Benevolent association Branch 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Randolph
Sons of Veterans
Ancient Order Hiberniana
United Mine Workers
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Retail Clerks’ Union
Ladies’ Auxiliary Railroad
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
Decisions in Black Diamond Coal cases by Alderman Delevan
Friday judgments favor plaintiffs in several suits against Black Diamond Coal. George Milon failed to continue prosecution. other defendants received judgments totaling amounts for Philip Gogots 199.14 dollars, William Banker 5.03 dollars, Charles Banker 3.00 dollars, and Alex Gogots 10.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Coal Company
Alderman Delevan
George Milon
Couts
Philip Gogots
William Banker
Charles Banker
Alex Gogots
Last Chance Troublemaker Detained by Sanitary Officer
On Tuesday Sanitary Officer P F Moffitt turned policeman to detain an Inebriated individual with an unpronounceable name from the Last Chance area on South Main Street. The boisterous man agitated residents and passersby until a hearing yesterday. It was his first offense, and he was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Moffitt
South Main Street
Sleigh Ride Party Stalled By Heavy Snow Drifts
A group planned a sleigh ride to Waymart with waffles, turkey supper, and a dance at Grover's hall but massive snow drifts closed the roads. A scout reported impassable conditions and the event was postponed to tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymart
Grover's Hall
Choir to Perform Kipling Piece at First Congregational
The new choir at First Congregational church will sing The Sessional by De Kaven next Sunday evening under director Mr. Naylor with Mr. Ambrose Battle assisting and singing the baritone solo. Miss Edith Fowler the contralto will also perform a selection next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Kipling
de Kaven
Naylor
Charister
Ambrose Battle
Porte
Edith Fowler
Choir Social at Burke hall delightfully attended
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel choir hosted a social in Burke's hall with many attendees. Gay couples enjoyed the polished ballroom and stayed well past midnight while Professors Firth and Collins supervised the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Burke's Hall
Firth and
Collins
New Epworth League Officers Named After Seventh Annual Convention
The Honesdale district Epworth League held its eleventh annual convention with strong turnout and speakers from Carbondale including Rev J F Warner Miss Allen Butler and Rev A F Chaffee. Elected for next year were President Rev GA Prentice Monro. first vice Mrs Le Clark Forest City. second vice BI Baker Jermyn. third vice Rev C Hetes Daynoskus. fourth vice Rev L K Van Hoesen Ariel. recording secretary Badie Miller Corlboro. corresponding secretary Gimce Shaffer Varden. Attendees from the elite included WW Hockenberry Rev M V Williams Henry Box Mrs A F Chaffee Miss Jennie Butler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Epworth League
Sever
Carbondale
J. F. Warner
Allen Butler
Mra
A. I. Chaffee
FP. Chaffee
GA. Prentice
Monrrow
le Clark
Forestity
I. Baker
Jermyn
C. Hetes
Daynoscus
Vce
L. EK
van Hoesen
Ariel
Trig Wsuner
Badie
Miller
Corlbondile
Gimce Shaffer
Varden
WW. J. Hockenberry
M. V. William
Hark Tivtik
Mia
Henry Box
A. F. Chaffee
L.é@riton
Jennie Butler
Laura Kennedy
Sudico Milter
Alice Butler
Mary Dubbs
Millicent Gibbs
John T. Roberts Ill at Home in Scranton
John T. Roberts a mail clerk on the Delaware and Hudson line between Scranton and Nineveh and father of W. J. Roberts of this city is seriously ill at his Washington avenue home in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Roberts
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton
Nineveh
W. J. Roberts
Washington Avenue
Special Meeting of Branch 39 Cath Benevolent Association
A special meeting of Branch 39 Cath OE Mutual Benevolent Association will be held at St Rose Hall this evening at o'clock. Attendance of every member is desired as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathoe Mutual Benevolent Association
St. Rose Hall
Tonight Michael Eurogoff and other programs listed
A brief theater card shows tonight featuring Michael Eurogoff. Friday offers Rip Van Winkle. Saturday matinee presents Uncle Torni r Cabin. Saturday night includes Brother Against Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Eurogoff
Rip van Winkle
Uncle ‘Torni'r Cabin
Brother
Barrett and Collins Partnership Ends by Consent
The co partnership between Johny W. Barrett and Daniel J. Collins is dissolved by mutual consent. Barrett will continue the business at the same stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohe
Johny W. Barrett
Daniel J. Collins
Mr. Barrett
Scranton Young Set Hosts Twentieth Century Dance
A group of socially active Scranton youths attended a Twentieth Century dance last evening organized by local young people, drawing spirited participation from the town’s social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Obituary for Mrs. Joel Stevens of Mikdale
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Joel Stevens of Mikdale after a year of kidney trouble. Aged 87, she leaves three sons John James Great and daughter Miss Martha Stevens, maiden name Aitken, a long established local family. Funeral this afternoon with interment in Kikdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Stevens
Mikdale
Young locals enjoy sleigh ride party in Germania hall
Several youths from the valley spent last evening in town enjoying a sleigh ride party. They gathered for a social hour at Germania hall before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Local Notes on Residents Illness and Visits
Miss Hazel Simrell recovers from a serious grip illness. Miss Louise McDunick visits Miss Annie Coffey in Archbald. Chester A. Heese of Taylor, who has been visiting W F R Jones, returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Simrell
Louise McDunick
Annie Coffey
Archbald
Chester A. Heese
Taylor
W. FR. Jones
Larkin Family Mourns Loss of Daughter Catherine
Mr and Mrs Luke Larkin of Brook Fen Street mourn the death of their bright daughter Catherine. Interment occurred yesterday afternoon at St Rose Poinietory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Larkin
Brookfen Street
Catherine
St. Rose Poinietory
Funeral for John Humphrey Held at Congregational Church
The funeral for John Humphrey was held yesterday afternoon at the Congregational Church with Rev. Thomas Cook and Rev. Mr. Davis of Forest City officiating. Large attendance included members of Liberty lodge Knights of Pythias and Civil War veterans. pallbearers named. Also notes: Mrs. Will Netherton of Wyoming returned home after visiting relatives here with Miss Emma Netherton. Delaware and Hudson will pay employees at the colliery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humphrey
Congregational Church
Thomas Cook
Mr. Davis
Forest City
Liberty Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Samuel Waters
Henry Langman
David Thomas
Alonzo Whitley
Lafayette Matthews
Will Netherton
Wyoming
Emma Netherton
Delaware and Hudson Company
W. BR. Dobtion
Scranton
Will Whitney
East Side
James Allen
Apbondale
Othe Rooms
A. Mosher
John Solomon
Carbondale
New York Woman Mrs John Kelly Dies in City
Mrs John Kelly of New York City died Saturday morning in the city. She spent the winter here about three years ago. She is survived by her mother Mrs John Olcott of New York three sisters Mrs John F Metmes of Park Street this city Mrs Patrick Smith named Miss Fietella Dibble of Lincoln Avenue this city and two brothers who live in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
New York City
John Olcott
New York
John F. Metmes
Park Street
Elty
Patrick Smith
Mies Fietella Dibble
Lincoln aVenue
Candidate John Ek Bone Seeks Delegates For National Convention
John Ek Bone of Wyoming Street distributes circulars to Tod Men In the atte tribes urging support for his candidacy as a delegate to the national convention this summer. Four delegates are chosen statewide. He has served as district deputy and sachem of the Lackawanna tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ek. Bone
Wyoming Street
Sachem
Krause's Cold Cure Promised Fast Relief
An ad promoting Krause's Cold Cure claims it can be taken without interrupting daily duties and relieve severe colds within 24 hours. Bold by Matthews Brox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Matthews Brox
Pretty wedding in St Patrick's church links Doherty and Reddington
Miss Mary Doherty of Dunmore Street married Dominic Reddington of Scranton at St Patrick's church with Rev Thomas O Malley officiating. The couple plans a honeymoon in New York and will reside in Scranton after returning. The bride is a graduate nurse from Lackawanna hospital. A separate obituary notes Anita Murphy’s funeral attended by many, with burial in St Patrick's cemetery. John Humphreys’ service in Jermyn noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Mary Doherty
Dunmore Street
Dominic Fr. Reddington
Scranton
Mary McHale
Dunmore
Thomas O'Malley
Honesdale
Mare O'Malley
Anthony McDonnell
John Doherty
Mark Reddington
Patrick Murphy
St. Patrick's Cemetery
J. M. Elvane
D. la Jones
John Humphreys
Jermyn
Rochester
Misa Flosele Evans
Green Ridge
Peckville News Highlights Include Fire Loss and Weddings
An alarm at 2 am reported a blaze on Hickory street where the two adjoining wooden houses burned as wind fanned the flames. Mrs Laugher’s home and an adjacent unoccupied house were destroyed. Wilson firemen fought lines from multiple streets in freezing cold. Bride and groom from Peckville John Blaker and Laura Stanton wed in Center Village before returning home. Sophia Truex, 49, dies after lingering illness. funeral Friday at 9 am with East Ararat burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hourekoeper
Picea
Vietin
Hedin
Fife
Annie A. Fleanery
Erin
Mile Annie
Adel Olke
Miss Planner
Timothy J
Derbreck
Keden
Flannery
Miss Flannery
Gilhool
Columbia Store Company
Wooden
Columbies
Les
John Killwen
Robert Parsons
Green Midee
Sterrick Creek
Wilson Fire Company
Hickory Street
Main Street
Taugher
Wilsons
Tougher
McAnt
Andrew Langdon
John Blaker
Laura Stanton
Dolphe
Center Village
John Gibson
Anindale
Viola Stanton
M. Hathaway
Olyphant
Richard Reese
West Peckville
J. B Chover
Scranton
Sophia Truex
Truex
East Ararat
Moosic News Briefs Report Local Deaths and Events
Mrs James Sheehan of Moosic died at home Monday evening survived by husband and three sons. Mrs James McCrindle of West Pittston visited her daughter. Taylor school children enjoyed a steeple ride to Moosic. Miss Jeanie Dick teacher out with the grip. Engagement cards issued for Leonard Mott and Mary Turner to wed at the groom's father John Mott’s home. Epworth League held monthly meeting at Charles Snyder's. Mrs Paul Brown of Scranton visited her parents. Frank Fraine ill with appendicitis at R W Lewis’s home. Stella Wilts home from St Cecelia's Academy. Frank Benjamin attended court in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheehan
South Moosic
James McCrindle
West Pittston
John McCrindle
Taylor
Moosic
Jeanie Dick
Leonard Mott
Mary Turner
John Mott
Dymond Park
Epworth League
Charles Snyder
Paul Brown
Scranton
G. H. Pearl
Frank Fraine
R. W. Lewis
John White Jx
Stella Wilts
St. Cecelia's Academy
Frank Benjamin
Local Notices from Boston and Montrose Briefly Mention Movers and Witnesses
Mieke Ruth Perry is viestine friends in Boston. Rev M B S Godshall attended a ministerial conference at the Finn Park church last Monday. Pardon Stone has moved from the brick store on Malin Street to the Bliss store building next to the hotel. W C Hall is in Montrose where he was called as a witness in a case against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieke Ruth Perry
Viestine Friends
Boston
M. BS. Godshall
Finn Park
Pardon Stone
Malin Street
Bliss
W. C. Hall
Montrose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Accidents at La Plume and Local News Roundup
An old La Plume accident report notes two men killed at a crossing with Mr Hall as witness. The Grand Army post held its regular meeting last Saturday evening with substantial business. Rev Botsong and his wife visit Bayonne N J planning a two week stay. Heavy early snow improves sleighing for many residents. Rev B Hulley of Pactoryville to preach at the Baptist church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Plume
Hall
Grand Army Poat
Tts
Mr. Botsong
Bayonne
N. J
Pactoryville
Baptist Church
Local Notes From Clark's Summit Community
Reports from Clark's Summit detail visits and illnesses among residents. Theodore Snyarr of Throop visited his brother in law C. C. Cook. Carrie Wells returned from Taylor. Lectures by Rev. M S Godhall planned at the Methodist church with a ten cent admission. Various families report grip and pneumonia. Mrs Decker and granddaughter Mamie Cope are ill. A D Robinson and others recoverors noted. a party tea at Mrs Swallow's. school events hosted by Prof F H Green for tenth and eleventh grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Snyarr
Throop
C. C. Cook
Carrie Wells
Taylor
How
Rip
Godehal
Dan
Beershaba
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jd. D. Knight
Florida
W. H. Smith
Vis
Fleld
F. H. Green
Asa H. Decker
Grip
Mamie Cope
Hattie Meads
S Row
A. D. Robinson
Swallow
Asa Leach
T Marvey
Lan
G. Snook
Duryea Hears A J Donnelly Speech February 22 at High School
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Duryea plans an address by A J Donnelly former assistant principal now editor of Progress or The Open Field on February 22 in the High School auditorium. The piece also notes local elections, a voting residence dispute for A T Hennigan, a new Duryea police chief Augustus Motiska, a shooting accident involving Peter Farrel, and upcoming school and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dills
Hennigan
Messie
Babich
Dilla
Hentigan
Woodward
Marcy
A. Tinker
Curren
Beyea
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Peter Farrel
Vanderboy
Farrel
Burlington
Duryea
Poller
Augustus Motiska
Lawrence Hos. Company
No. 1
United American Mechanics
Shaeffer
Schools of Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Margaret
Avghier
James Crowe
Dupont
Marey
Robert Imes
John Mille
Oakley
Lawrence Troge Company
Thee Hall
Anthony Kelly
York Avenue
Mies
Anna Curtis
Fred Curtis
Thei’ Aieter
Myre
Avoca Residents Note Visits and Local Events
Arch Tinklepaugh ill at Avoca and visits by Harrison Gest and George Ives are recorded. Mrs William Mastelier hosts John Curtis and family with Mrs Hobbs in Moosic. A Kru tinski hall contest February 22 funds an Invalid chair for Arthur Frice who suffers rheumatism. The Tribune invites reader news. Mrs Dille visits Pupent. Margaret Crowe dies. Mdeali and Clausen’s store closed for inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Tinklepaugh
Avoca
Harrison Gest
Avoc
George Ives
Pittston
John Curtis
William Mastelier
Moosic
William Hobbs
Krutinski Hall
Arthur Frice
Lawrence Hose Company
Tribune
John Dille
James Crowe
Pupent
Margaret
Mdeali & Clausen
Alore
To Prevent the Grip Laxative Bromo Quinine Removes the Cause
An advertisement for Bromo Quinine laxative promises to prevent the grip by removing the cause. It emphasizes quick relief and claims to target the underlying symptoms rather than masking them. The copy highlights health benefits and urges readers to try the product.
Passing of the Red Barn in Monroe County Farming
A Stroudsburg Times report notes the decline of red barns in Monroe County as mixed ready paints and fashion spread. Farmers now choose many colors, with red fading from about one third to a shrinking share, while trim styles and colonial schemes gain popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Monroe County
Oll
Rample
Thore
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Worldwide
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain. It claims fifty years of use by Sullions of Mother for chil dren, soothing the gums, quieting wind, and calming fretful babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Bern
Siva
Winslow
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Atail Ver
Carbondale Department
E.L. Hatfield
Carbondalé
Bridget Bryden
Anthony
Mixes Kreydern
Wotler
Teast Oleh
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicing Company
Dudale
N.Y. L'Rice
Freider
Catherine Larkin
Jermyn and Mayfield
Bulls
Peckville
Waverly
Scranton Tribune
Shiloh
Dakotas
East K
Henry
X. Detcher
F. J. Camp & Co
Brokers
Buffalo, N.Y
C. Welle Co
Nea
McGarrah
Lackawanna Avenue
Nervita Medical Co
Chicago & Thomas
Cranton
Philadelphia
Mrs. Winslow
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