Trainman John Conley Killed In Lackawanna Yard Mishap
Special to the Beranton Tribune Hallstead Feb 12 John Conley died instantly when his foot caught in an automatic coupler lever as cabooses separated after he started a run. He fell to the track, head and chest injuries causing death. Funeral planned at his home and St Lawrence church Great Bend. Survived by widow and parents. Community notes report illnesses, church services, and local appointments.
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Beranton Tribune
Hallstead
John Conley
Lackawanna Yard
Round House
Tuttle
Undertaking Establishment
Church Street
St. Lawrence Church
Great Bend
Order of
Towanda Magazine Club Swindle Leaves Respondents Short
In Towanda on December 15 three strangers formed a magazine club promising five to ten volumes for 6 80 each and monthly magazines. Subscribers paid 6 80 and received 32 periodicals but February delivery never arrives. Letters to the organizer return “No such persons known” and Towanda subscribers face loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Wat
Vicrarian
Four-Foot Coal Vein Found on Long Valley Lands
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Towanda reports a new four foot coal vein proven on Long Valley Coal company lands. The outcrop lies about two miles northwest of current workings and a civil engineer with a work crew will immediately conduct a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Towanda
Long Valley Coal Company
Long Vailley
Farmer Clayton Morris Killed by Cars Near Athens
Clayton Morris a Green's Landing farmer was struck and killed by a train near Athens. Both legs were severed and his head mutilated. He leaves a wife and three young children.
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Scranton Tribune
Towanda
Clayton Morris
Green's Landing
Athens
Morris
Local Notes from Factoryville and Surrounds
Special to the Scranton Triune reports Mrs C C H Matthewson leaving for a month in Holland Patent New York. The W C T U will host a social at Dr E T Wheaton’s home with a short literary and musical program and refreshments. Frank Dixon has gone to Louisville Nebraska. Mrs F H B Calkins of Waverly attended Musi cal Alliance and visited friends. Lydia De Kay, after a month with her sister Delilah Matthewson, returns to Ulster Pa. Election one week away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Triune
Factoryville
Matthewson
Holland Patent
N.Y
W.C. T. U1
E. T. Wheaton
Frank Dixon
Louisville
Nebraska
Calkins
Waverly
Musical Alliance
Lydia de Kay
Delilah Matthewson
Ulster
Susquehanna Items From Feb 12 Including Confirmations and Local News
The column reports a canceled event between Jack McDonough and another in El Mira, local deaths by suicide, students returning to Oneonta, and denials about a congressman sidetrack. It notes Bishop Talbot's visit to Grace Church Great Bend and Susquehanna, a map gift to Susquehanna High, and several church services, revivals, and obituaries. Also covered are town economic notes, factory building, and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranten Tribune
Susquehanna
Jack McDonough
St. Paul
Elmira
Joseph Dolan
Dimock
Wilkes-Barre
Una Persons
State Normal Schoo
Oneonta
Montrose Republican
Talbot
Grace Episcopal Church
Great Bend
Fred Wright
Susquehanna High School
United States
Bister Monica
St. Clare's Convent
Buffalo
Critlin
Friendaville
New Milford
Hallatead
Great Mead
Montrose
Smilford
Susquehanna County
Bayless and Porter
Binghamton
Kingsley
Clarence E. Thisworth
George M. Bostwick
South Montrose
Mary Frances Carroll
Emiya
Christ Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Oaklainds Methodist Church
Order of Hibernians
Hogan Opera House
Board of Trade
George FE. Wood
Lanesboro
Mary Pope
Canawada
Order of the Eastern Star
Grace Pope
M. J. Taylor
Scranton
Erie
New York
The
J. C. Madden
Pinnock and
Rueh
Hoxbury
N.Y
Musicale at Lafiin Delights Saturday Evening
On Saturday evening February 10 a most enjoyable time was had at Lafiin as a musical event entertained attendees with lively performances. The gathering drew locals enjoying a cordial atmosphere and varied selections.
Dewey Glee Club Mixed Choir Practice at Greenwood Home
An evening session of the Dewey Glee Club and mixed choir of Greenwood took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs Rowland Davis. Members included Rowland Davis and son, with conductor Prof Thomas G Evans and accompanist Miss Anna Lovering. A variety of selections pleased attendees, followed by a luncheon hosted by the Davises.
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Rowland Davis
Dewey Glee Club
Greenwood
Davis
Rowland
Thomas G. Evans
Anna Lovering
Lackawanna Township
Tunkhannock Borough Election Promises Peaceful Races
February 20 election in Tunkhannock offers little excitement as incumbents across borough and ward offices are renominated by both parties. Nominations exist for burgess and town councils. one borough auditor seat, and several school and tax roles. Local civic notes include bridge lighting, a new canning company charter, and a revival held by Evangelist H. D. Sheldon with Mamie Toole.
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Beratton Tribune
Tunkhannock
John R. Hungerford
Draper Billings
J. Shoop
J. Wood Pratt
Edward Purdon
Burgess
Berkley Lyman
Aaron Brown
F. &. Jennings
B. F. Carey
N. A. McKown
Charles E. Lerry
Miller
Pardee Coal Company
Hazleton
KK. Little
W. N. Reynolds, Jr
Wilkes-Barre
Arthur Stebbins
Baltimore
EB. A. Mills
Eligabeth Peale
New Bloomfield
N. J
En Mire. Meelock
A. P. Williams Hardware Company
Tunkhannock Canning Company
C. A. Hungerford
L. T. Byrne
G. D. Des Witt
F.C. Burgess
Aaron Trown
F. J. Mllings
J. A. Calletts
Elmira
Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted for babies and croup
The advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for babies stating quick cures for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims prevention of pneumonia and serious outcomes when used early and notes sales through Matthews Broad and wholesale and retail agents.
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Matthews Broad
Forest City News and Community Notes
Forest City items report Carbondale resident Watrons on a six week stay in Washington state. Family news notes Paul Maxey's pneumonia illness and a church entertainment at Welsh Congregational church. Court Clinton Forestern officers installed with Curtis of Carbondale officiating. John Dunleavy recovers money from a Hooligan’s Masquerade theft. marriage plans for Catherine McKernon and John Dunleavy set for February 21 at St Agnes church.
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Sy Teal
Scranton Tribune
Forest City
H. CO. Watrons
Carbondike
Washington
W. J. Maxey
Montrose
Paul
Pheuomonia
Clinton Order
Forestern Inez
J. F. Mitchell
J. W. Brain
Robert Mootle
John Armstrong
William Batley
Woodward
Thomas Hurd
James Jordan
Beadle
George Hurd
Henry Dallemore
Unger Curtis
Carbondale
John Dunleavy
Forest House
Jack Alexander
Dunleavy
Fayette Westgate
Joseph Kelsey
Middletown
N.Y
Catherine MccKernon
St. Agnes’ Church
Pittston Deaths and Local Incidents Reported
John M. Stevens dies in Allentown after months of illness from pneumonia. funeral planned for Wednesday. Alfred Polen, early resident and former West Pittston blacksmith, dies in Wyoming from general debility. funeral Wednesday at 3 in Wyoming cemetery. Mrs. William Taylor of Scranton hosts a Pottsville dinner for friends with Dora Lee Cook as entertainer. Coal seam exposure found during Mount Zion farm work. Upper Pittston youths imitate a fire alarm box key. counterfeit key bears original number, leading to arrest.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
John M. Stevens
Allentown
John Pugh
Alfred Jenkins
George D. Leisenring
Alfred Polen
Wyoming
West Pittston
William Taylor
Scranton
Pottsville
Dora Lee Cook
David Jones
Mount Zion
Upper Pittston
Pension vouchers rush at Towanda prothonary office
In Towanda on two days last week 140 pensioners had vouchers processed. total cash requests amount to 34 075 over three months with varying monthly sums from 4 to 72 dollars. A Lehigh Valley freight car was broken into, stealing tobacco and ham. A tree in Monroe yielded 2000 feet of lumber. HI Henrys Minstrels in Waverly saw gold tickets sold out before the show. Robert Packer Hospital in Sixes received coal and wood donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Towanda
Will
Lehigh Valley
Monroe
HI Henry
Waverly
Robert Packer Hospital
Sixes
Rush J. Thomason
Dushore
Jennings Bros
Lopez
Great Eastern
Genuine Diamonds and Watches Offered With Tea Promotion
A Boston Tea Party promotion at 127 Penn avenue offers prizes with Tong Tina Tea purchases. Customers viewing jewelry and receiving prizes include watches, diamond pieces, and cash rewards to multiple individuals such as Mr. Eckstein and Mrs. Royce. Open evenings until 6 p.m. with orders by cash or draft accepted.
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Boston
Penn Avenue
David Eckstein
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Charles Kinder
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Franklin Avenue
D. Royce
Breckcourt
William Hunter
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Myria Gullfell
Quincy Avenue
Walter Williamson
Nicholson
Thomas RB
Old officers re-elected at Oil and Gas firm
The company re elected President D Stenger of New Albany Vice President Joseph Ocha of Towanda and Secretary Treasurer Lester R Frost. Derrick work on Ridgeway farm for a second well continues with a contract to be let soon. Promoters remain confident in the oil belt and will test the field thoroughly. Mrs D A Overton and daughter return from Pittsburg visit. Dr W T Davies Jr of Harrisburg has been in Intown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. T. Davies, Jr
Harrisburg
Intown
Honesdale News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
In Wayne county, residents are urged to avoid spreading rumors about diseases. The county jail houses one prisoner serving ninety days. The Erie line faces uncertain sailings to the new Delaware and Hudson station. Presbyterian society plans annual meeting, with treasurer’s report and trustee elections. Rev. C L Percy ready to lead Honesdale Baptist church from March 1. Delaware and Hudson paymaster to arrive for Honesdale branch payroll. Teachers plan absences as public schools close. staff dispersed to Connecticut Vermont and Buffalo locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Honesdale
Wayne County
Erie
Delaaware
Hudson
Presbyterian Society
C. L. Percy
Honesdale Baptist Church
Delaware and Hudson
Samuel 3
Churchill
Connecticut
Mable Fe, Perley
Vermont
Margaret B. Keeler
Binghamton
Nelson J. Spencer
Duffalo
Silk mill strike continues with telegraph wire effigy
Workers resist a suggested 4 per week raise, awaiting a general advance. Foreladies returned to work, Hackettstown men doubt strike knowledge. Local deaths include James Sheehan, pneumonia, and mother near death. Funeral set for 2:90. Interment at St. Marys. Community news covers society visits, debates, and Lincoln's birthday observance.
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Hackettstown
Hackettistown
Ashley
James
Thomas Sheehan
Misa Ella Tigue
St. Mary's Cemetery
John Graham
Lincoln
Peter Henderson
Nellie
Annie
Luserne
Huch Goodwin
Bosale Burns
Scranton
Agnes Morahan
Avoca
Cc. T. A. UT
East End
Anthony Clifford
John Duggan
John Reap
J. F. Ryan
Germantown
T. P. Carmody
P. F. Conahey
Moscow
Fowler Curl
Grove Street
William Tigue
Lincoln Hill
Pacific Cable Survey Completed Amid Secrecy
The Pacific cable survey is finished and results mapped but not released. The Nero survey ship traced a route from San Francisco to Midway Island Guam Manila Yokohama and Honolulu with 93 days at sea, no landings at Honolulu due to plague.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Washington
Nero
Midway Island
Guam
Manila
Yokohama
Honolulu
Markets Update From Scranton Board of Trade Quoted List
Scranton Board of Trade exchange quotations show bids on banks savings and trust firms and factories with par values 100. Notable items include First National Bank Carbondale and Beranton names, Clark & Snover and Scranton Traction bonds. The hodgepodge list provides mortgage and municipal securities with varied par standings and asked prices.
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Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Btocks
First National Bank
Beranton Savings Bank
Beranton Packing Co. S
Third National Bank
Dime
Economy Light, H. & P. Co
Lacka, Trust & Bufe
Beranton Palot Co
Clark & Snover Co
Clark & Snover
Ronenve & Mfg
Beranton Axie Works
Savings Bank & Trust First Nat. Bank
Carbondale
Standard Drillime Co
Gas and Water Co
Scranton
Trent Railway
Geral
Dickson Manufacturing
City of Scranton
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Scranton Traction
Dairy and produce price list with regional items
Corrected by Mr. G. Pale lists potter creamery dairy tubs price 280 Egus Belect western nearby state cheese full cream 1?c Feans per bushel marrow 2.40 melium 820 pou 2 Onions per bushel 4c Flour 1.0.
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G. Pale
Lackawanna Avenue
Potter—Creamery
Egus—Belect Western
State
Philadelphia Butter and Poultry Market Report
Butter firm with steady demand across regions. Western creamery prints hold steady while southern and Mic regions show quiet but unchanged activity. Live poultry remains quiet with fowls, ducks, geese steady to fair. turkeys mixed. Prices near New York and western markets remain stable with slight variations reported in several commodities.
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Philadelphia
Per Bushel
New York
Weetern
New York Live Stock Prices Opened Feb 12
Reeves-Weak bulls and common cows firm and solid. Steers around 4.90 to 5.40. Cows mixed between 2100 and 2h. Calves steady to lower with light calves around 04.0. Sheep range: extra export wethers and lambs at 7.06, culls 5.20. Pigs 25 to 30. Prices uneven and varied by lot.
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New York
M.yiai
Cattle and poultry market mixed with steady Texans
Cattle slow to lower with choice Texans near steady while receipts show lighter wholesale stock and customers. Hogs and fowlers offer easy to good to choice meat. poor to medium appears in limited supplies.
East Liberty Market Cattle Prices Move Tight
East Liberty reports mixed cattle quotes with lower prime beef and medium heifers trading at varied levels. Prices show limited demand for York shire cattle while calves and heifers move slowly toward steady revisions.
Doctored Nine Years For Tet Cure Claim
A Wilkes Barre merchant James Geeton testifies after suffering nine years with a skin disease. He credits De Agnew's Ointment with an immediate helping effect and says he is permanently cured after treatment.
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James Geeton
Wilkes Marre
de Agnew
Matthews Ros
W. T. Clark
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Pennsylvania
Conley
Hallstead Yard
Mra
H. N. Capwell
G. C. Carr
Main Street
M. J. Watkins
Baptist Church
Mr. W. FE
Manchester
Will Hall
Mise & Hunt
Hall White
Hall
C. A. Disk
G. AL RR. Post
Towanda Magazine Club
Long Pond
Dr. Pierce
Daniel A
Carter
Tara Selteay & Tees
Piaree'e Easant
J. Henry LaRoche
Trinity Memorial Church
Dinghamton
Ethelbert Talbot
Canawada House
Eva Sophia
Frank Belcher
Haine
Rush
Evangelist John Davis
the Baptist Church
Halisiena
Reading
Lafiin
Stetter
Zion
Sheldon
Mr. Sheldon
Bradford County
Pacific Cable Survey
Castoria
Bia
Jonas Long
Eugene P. Peyser
America
Wyoming Avenue
Donas Long
East Mountain Lithia
Joseph Ross
West Lackawanna Avenue
Chicago
Rodinson
Pilsner
W. Winth Street
Quranton, PA
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Schutte
Tate
Texas
Alice
East Liberty
Eatra
Mmos
Bowie Hoge
Copmon
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