Free Masons Banquet Honored by Carbondale Lodge No 216
Parbondale lodge No 216 Free and Accepted Masons held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening and conferred the third degree. After the raising of candidates the lodge adjourned to the Sunnery for a banquet where J M Alexander served as toastmaster and speakers included J B A Tingley Dr W W Fletcher Worshipful Master G Frank Cowen and others. Dr W W Fletcher received a past master's jewel and spoke of his service and the lodge’s harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parbondale Lodge
Side Joie
Sunnery
J. M. Alexander
J. B.A. Tingley
J. A. Tingley
W. W. Fletcher
Carbondale Lodge
Dr. Wietcher
Pietcher
Jolly Young People Head to Waymart for Night Frolic
A double sleigh party drawn by four horses carried numerous young men and women from the city to Waymart last night. They reached Crover's Hotel around 10 for waffles and turkey, then danced with a string orchestra before returning early this morning. Names of attendees include Mrs. Al Birkett and many Misses and Messrs such as Grace Munn Martha Singer Mabel Carr Jessie Ditchburn Louie Williams Olive Moon Edith Courtricht and John Ditchburn Dr. McMillan Rutherford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymart
Crover
al. Birkett
Missaes Grace Munn
Martha Singer
Mabel Carr
Jessie Ditchburn
Louie Williams
Olive Moon
Mary Male
Edith Courtricht
Ella Patten
Mamie Ry “On
Edith Fowler
Clara Scurry
Messrs
John Ditchhurn
Dr. McMillan
Rutherford
AL. Jadwin
W. C. Manners
Joseph Gilhool
Joseph Hoole
Choerice Humphrey
Joan
Trotting on Ice Draws Wide Paddock to Crystal Lake Meet
This afternoon will showcase a large matinee trot on the ice at Crystal Lake. The event features top harness horses from local and neighboring towns including Nile and Muassonet, Wilkes Meilium, and two Diame Wonder entries. Guests from Scranton Jermyn and surrounding counties compete for prizes. hot lunches will be served at the new hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janse
Crystal Lake
Sears
Hornes
L. A. Paterson
Nile
Muassonet
John Swarckenhammer
Wilkes Meilium
H. S Gorman
Scranton
Diame Wonder
Hereshart
Kentucky
Bhierwood
Jermyn
James Crawford
Sleighride Party Travels to Archbald and Back
A group from this city took a sleighride to Archbald yesterday afternoon and returned. Names listed include Huw Clark Fannie Clark Mary Glenn Marcella White Mary Moran Julia Walker Iva Sherwood Sadie Monahan Willie Melioate Marcus McDonough Florence McHale Maria Murray Mary Siurras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Huw Clark
Fannie Clark
Mary Glenn
Marcella White
Mary Meee
Mary Moran
Julia Walker
Iva Sherwood
Sadie Monahan
Willie Melioate
Marcus McDonough
Florenceo McHale
Maria Murray
Mary Siurras
Delayed News Arrives After Wreck Hits Rail Line
A wreck on the Lehigh railroad delayed the New York mail and newspapers, arriving at Avellock last evening after a morning schedule. Roberts & Reynolds, newsdealers, reported heavy phone inquiries explaining the delay and restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mall
Ani
Avelock
Roberts & Reynalds
Livery Firm dissolves as Snyder parts with Lee
The partnership between Ira Snyder and Emery Lee, operating as Lee and Snyder, is dissolved. Emery Lee will continue buying at the same stand while Snyder forms a new partnership with Owen d'Arrin in Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Snyder
Emery Lee
Wen
Lee & Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Owen D'Urrin
Ashley
Speakeasies Proliferate in City Revealed by Rev Williams
In a brief, unclear note Rev. W. P. Williams states that there are at least sixty speakeasies operating in the city, suggesting a widespread illicit drinking network. The fragment mentions drummer Evan Henat and hints at further clues leading to the conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Willams
Evan Henat
Mr. Williams
Licenses and Speakeasies Spark Local Probe
Ninety government licenses issued, but only twenty seven county licenses obtained, sixty three still operate as speakeasies. The Anti Saloon League has six sections active, targeting legal vendors and blind tigers alike. Violations of Sunday laws and after hour rules cited, with some suspects among prominent citizens. A church society of 207 members reports collecting evidence locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lcenees
Ce Atas
Anti- Saloon League
Genstleman
Carbondale Mix Up Ends With Horse Drawn Wagon Flip
Holliday Robison known vendor of eyes poultry and farm goods in Carbondale. his wagon with a team of horses toppled after a street car spurted sparks on Belmont street. The crash spilled items including fifteen dozen ogee. three eyes broke and buckwheat chaff wasted. Animals fled but were captured within a block and no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Holliday Robison
Holliday
Alex
D. Willie
Belmont Street
Robinson Tennur
Robinson
Five Carbondalians dead in Greenville wreck
A Greenville Pennsylvania dispatch reports five killed and ten injured in a wreck on the New York and Chicago limited train yesterday morning. Among the injured were Carmone Gogliure and Carmine Grecco of Carbondale, both laborers for the Delaware and Hudson line. Gogliure had lived in town about two months. Grecco did not reside there. Pulliano, an Italian banker, identified the two men and described them as quiet and sober. Both men had left Carbondale Wednesday evening bound for Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
New York
Chicago
Carmone Gogliure
Carmine Grecco
Carbondale
Gabriel Pugliano
Dundatt Street
Gogliure
Greccn
Delaware and Hudson Road
Kentucky
Pullano
Officers Installed In Sons Of Temperance Chapter
Wednesday evening in Temperance hall on Salem avenue District Deputy J Digwurt installed the recently elected officers of the Sons of Temperance led by W P W L Clark EW P M oO Abbey A S Mize Luly Poster F S Frank Haley A S P Mise Netile Haley conductor dlles Ftanton assistant conductor William Stephens Jr treasurer Mrs M O Abbey chaplain William Stephens ay The society is rapidly increasing in membership averaging three new admissions per meeting night Committees were appointed to arrange a series of entertainments with one event planned for each meeting night for some time
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Temperance Hall
Salem Avenue
J. & Digwurt
The
Sons of Temperance
W. P
W. L. Clark
EW. P.M. Oo
Abbey
A. S
Mize Luly Poster
Frank Haley
Mise Netile Haley
Dlles Ftanton
William Stephens, Jr
M. O. Abbey
William Stephens
Dimorok Injured On Delaware and Hudson Engine
Engineer George TH Dimorok of the Delaware and Hudson railway suffered facial injuries when a plug blew on his engine at Greenidee. He rode a passenger train home and later was reported in poor condition. Earlier he fell from his engine at Green Ridge, injuring his back. colleagues know him as Dutelh Dimock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George TH. Dimorok
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Greenidee
Mr. Dimock
Green Ridge
Slippery sidewalks around An thracite building danger in winter
The sidewalks around the An thracite building with a composition like cormecrete are very slippery in cold weather. Several tumbles occurred this winter as people hurry to catch trains. Even frost makes them slick, not only ice, and the condition should be remedied.
Mulholland Brothers Seek Thompson Property Deal
Mulholland Brothers of 11 Park Place negotiate with J. M. Alexander administrator of the Thompson estate for the Sixth Avenue property. They have paid a deposit on an option, but no definite price has been communicated.
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Mulholland Brothers
Park Place
J. M. Alenander
J. G. Thompson Estai
Thompson
Aviniue
Telephones Installed Including Dr. Harper Residence
Of Interest to Patients notes that among yesterday's new telephones one line was connected to the home of Dr. James G. Harper of Church Street, highlighting local communications updates for patients.
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James G. Harper
Church Street
Rees Marries Mireve May in City Ceremony
On February 6 at 21 Torne Street the union of Owen Rees and Mireve May was performed by Reverend A F Chaffee in the residence of Fred Sillman in the city.
To Mr ani Mra Pred Meyers of Retlew place a son
A birth notice reports the arrival of a son to Mr ani Mra and Pred Meyers at Retlew place, marking a family addition. The item notes the newborn but provides few further identifying details.
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Mr. Ani Mra
Pred Meyers
Retlew Place
Miss Bridget Bryden Funeral in Scranton
Coroner J J Roberts viewed Miss Bridget Bryden's body after a fire at John Brown's home. He ruled death by suffocation in an accident and declined an inquest. The funeral is set for 9 15 AM tomorrow from Mrs A F Cook's home to St Rose church with high mass and burial in St ase cemetery.
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J.J. Roberts
Scranton
Elty
Bridget Bryden
John Brown
Miss Bryden
Coalbrook
Quiet Wed at Manke Presbyterians Scene
Miss Jessie M. Riley of Clark Avenue married Oscar V. Ace at the Manke Presbyterian church on a Wednesday evening. The groom served in the regular army and was stationed in Porto Rico before taking employment with the Ontario railway. No wedding trip was taken and friends are ready to offer congratulations.
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Jessie M. Riley
Clark Avenue
Oscar V. Ace
Ontario Railway
Porto Rico
Walshs Move from Pike Street to Scranton
Mr and Mrs T H Walsh have moved from Pike Street to Scranton where they will make their home. They were respected residents and their departure will be greatly regretted by many friends in the neighborhood.
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T. H. Walsh
Pike Street
Scranton
Mrs. Walsh
Fire watchers from Carbondale travel to Scranton
Carbondale residents accompanied by eight locals traveled to Scranton yesterday afternoon to witness a major fire. Among them were E. D. Lathrop, Frank K. E. Dennis, Detective Moran, T. E. B. Campbell, Michael Meyers, E. W. Pascoe, A. W. Reynolda, M. Sahm, E. K. J. Neary, and Julius Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Singer
Frank KE. Dennis
Detective Moran
T. EB. Campbell
Michael Meyers
E. W. Pascoe
A. W. Reynolda
M. ©. Sahm
EK. J. Neary
Julius Moses
New Pumps at Work In Mine Shaft
Three ten inch pumps have been placed in No. ¢ shaft with a capacity of 24 000 gallons per hour. Water is very high and the mines are stopped but hope remains that work will resume in a few days.
Fraternal and labor orders listed in terse notice
A concise fragment lists several organizations including the Order of Railway Conductors, Junior Order United American Mechanics, Companions of the Forest, American Legion of Honor, United Mine Workers, and Royal Circle, but provides no event date or location.
Fred Rhu Leaves for Buffalo Fireman Post
Fred Rhu, long time employee of H. and Pierce & Son, has accepted a fireman position in Buffalo and departed for his new home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rhu
H. &. Pierce & Son
Buffalo
Tonight and Tomorrow Lone Studio Presents Classic Plays
Tonight Rip Van Winkle. Tomorrow afternoon Unecle Tom's Cabin. Tomorrow evening Brother Against Brother. Local stage listings present a trio of period dramas across showtimes.
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Tonicht
Rip van Winkle
Unecle Tom
Brother
Nurse Bridget Gilmartin Cares For Mrs Mongan In Dunmore
Miss Bridget Gilmartin, regarded as one of the city's most efficient trained nurses, is stationed in Dunmore attending to Mrs. Frank Mongan who is seriously ill.
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Bridget Gilmartin
Dunmore
Frank Mongan
John Gilroy and family move from McDonald building south
John Gilroy and family have moved from the McDonald building on South Main Street to the adjoining Moffitt house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilroy
McDonald Building
South Main Street
Moffitt House
Local residents listed with illnesses and recoveries
John McArdle has recovered from the grip. Mrs C W Smith of Eighth Avenue is in quainte ol. Mrs J M Stewart at her home on Fulem Avenue. Bert Lindsay of Foster's Art Gallery is on the sick list. Mrs Josie Norvis of Belmont Street is on the sick first. Mrs G H Dimock at her home on Chestnut Street. Mrs W T Hingham of Dyndaft Street is seriously ill. Mrs David Wilson of Fifth Avenue is in bed with the grip. M L Clifford is out again after a severe attack of the year. Louis Geiger continues to lie at home on Chestnut Avenue. Davis of Gilbert Street is confined to bed with the grip. M F Gunnelia of the West Side is very ill with pneumonia. Agnes Morrison of Palbrook Street left Wednesday for Newark. Mrs Hugh Roberts of Jackson is visiting with Mrs F J Love. On Cemetery Street Mr and Mrs John Clune Jr have returned home from Helletead after a few days. George W Simrell, who had his jaw torn, is improving and can eat solid food. Michael Kerins, formerly an Eric conductor locally, was in town yesterday.
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John McArdle
C. W. Smith
Eighth Avenue
Quailte Ol
J. M. Stewart Ja
Fulem Avenue
Bert Lindsay
Foster's Art Gallery
Josaie Norvis
Belmont Street
G. H. Dimock iv
Chestnut Street
Mire
W. T. Hingham
Dyndaft Street
Mra
David Wilson
Fighth Avenue
M. L. Clifford
Louis Geiger
Chestnut Avenue
Davis
Gilbert Street
M. F. Gunnelia
West Side
Agnes Morrison
Palbrook Street
Newark
Hugh Roberts
Jackson
F. J. Love
Cemetery Street
John Clune, Jr
Helletead
George W. Simrell
Michael Kerins
Eric
Local firemen hold smoker at Arlington hotel in Olyphant
The Olyphant stationary firemen union hosted a smoker at the Arlington hotel on Wednesday evening with refreshments and a phonograph program by Thomas Rogan. A sleighride to Jermyn followed for a group of young people listed by name. The Father Matthew Opera House featured a Saxon Sisters concert with local talent, and Miss Lizzie Boland visited from Archbald. Marion Bury, Blakely, has scarlet fever. A South Scranton sleighing party stayed at Marion house with supper and dancing. Rev. William Matthews visits his son T J Matthews at Spring Brook. The school board and council schedule meetings for tomorrow and Monday respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Stationary Firemen
Arlington Hotel
Thomas Rogan
Jermyn
Misers Charity Crippen
Jessie Pettigrew
Lillian Matthews
Blanche Crippen
Mary Butson
Grace Pettigrew
Magele McIntosh
Hattie Matthews
William
D. L. Bury
Blakely
South Scranton
Marion House
William Matthews
T. J. Matthews
Spring Brook
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Digestive Aid
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the tablets contain vegetable and fruit essences and aseptic pepsin and digest food completely, unlike cathartics. The text urges regular use after meals and notes availability at drug stores.
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Stuart
Rehearsals and Socials Highlight Local Church and Band Events
The cantata The Farmer's Daughter directed by Rev D Co Edwards is staged by the Welsh Congregational church Ladies Aid who host a faggot social in the church basement serving seasonable delicacies for 10 cents. The Taylor Silver Cornet band begins semi monthly socials tomorrow night at the rink with good music for dancing. Community notices report Chester A Reese returning from Carbondale, Invincible commandery No 22 Knights of Malta meets this evening, Mrs James Nash and daughter Lizgle, and Mrs August Reinhardt attend a funeral in Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Co. Edwards
Ladies' Aid Society
Welsh Congregational Church
Taylor Silver Cornet
Chester A. Reese
Carbondale
Invincible Commandery
Knights of Malta
Mra
James Nash
Lizgle
August Reinhardt
Minersville
Schuylkill County
David Price
Hert
Clark's Summit
W. B
Peckville Briefs Include Funeral Service and Club Event
Funeral for Mrs. D C Truax set for 9 am at West Peckville residence with Rev F Gendall officiating. Interment at East Arrat. Philetus Snedicor on the trip. Mrs James Cowans recovering from illness. Peckville Gun Club to hold a two pigeon shoot Feb 25 afternoon, banquet at Hotel Wilson that evening. Big Lackawanna fire draws locals to Scranton. Junior Epworth League rehearsing for Ledyard hall show, Feb 20. Miss Jessie L Stearns drills, Miss Laura Roberts visiting Muhlensburg parents.
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Mra. D. C. Truax
Mornig
West Peckville
Hotel Wilson
Peckville
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Junior Epworth League
Ledyard Hall
Jessie L. Stearns
Laura Roberts
Muhlensburg
To Cure the Grip in Two Days Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old remedy touts fast relief from grip by using Laxative Bromo Quinine to remove the cough. The claim appears in a period advertisement noting quick action and specific treatment.
Egg Preserving Machine Stirring Market Interest
A new egg preserving machine by inventor Mr. Christianson claims to keep eggs fresh for twelve months. The device uses a framework with perforated trays that can tilt, turning all eggs simultaneously to keep yolks from resting on shells, reducing labor and material costs for big producers.
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Christianson
Sealed and Unsealed A Gentleman's Letter Dilemma
In a drawing room confrontation Miss Delacour and Mr Vautrey debate a letter that may reveal a marriage proposal and a forgotten past. The letter’s fate hinges on a financial collapse and a request quietly made before, precipitating a tension filled farewell. The scene shifts as a servant delivers mail and the vanished letter test becomes a test of trust and friendship.
I Accept Your Offer in Chicago Herald Style
A dialogue notes a letter proposal between Miss Delacour and Mr Vautry. He pleads for marriage while she accepts, recognizing social consequences and responsibility in the decision. The scene hints at past mistakes and the promise of a new start.
Making a man of him through old advice to a failed youth
A storied letter from former Secretary of State John Sherman to a young man, once despondent and in danger of the gutter, urged work, frugality, temperance, honesty, and perseverance. The recipient later became a prosperous New York merchant, crediting Sherman's guidance for his turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Success
Sherman
New York City
Advics
Mr. Sherman
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E.L. Hatfield
Free Masons
Fletcher
DrBuull
Salvation Oil Cures Sur
Chicago and
Ontario
Riley
Ace
Jermyn and Mayfield
Liberty Lodge
Knights of Pythiia
Sheridan Lodge
Olyphant
Lackawanna Lodge
Harry Langman
Johnson Bennett
C. D. Winters
Majin Street
M. B. Lynott
Church of the Sacred Heart
Lynott
Gebhardt
Boles
Maggie Nazeby
William Westington
Rushbrook Street
Edmunds & Snyder
Thomas M. Hendricks
J. W. Grant
St. Georg's Hall
Joseph Bray
Bertha
Carrie Coon
Main Street
Lyceum
Elmo
Blake
Second Street
Taylor
Richard Thomas
Ridge Street
J. M. Harris
Susie Harris
May Willames
8. Harris
Union Street
Charles Downing
James Lathrop
Wilkes-Barre
W. F. Burke
Weber's
Mr. Burke
Taylor Hose Company
Lackawanna Allieries
Taylor Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Weber
Eva L. Dunning
Cleveland
Young People’s Society of the Welsh Baptist Church
Stranger Than Fiction
Beryl
Mr. Vautres
Riviera
Wat
Jessie Cardington
Cairo
Tean
Mlew Delacour
Lelechen
Castlehampton
James
Bos Free
Benes Fi Iareen Puan Seuoutris Co
Ohio
Ele
John MH
Phelpa
Pharmaciat
Wyoming Avenue
Ritten Anny
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