Struck by a train injuries strike young silk worker
Minnie Reese 16, a Silk mill worker, was struck by passenger train No 206 near Simpson when returning home from work. She suffered broken leg, severe arm injuries and internal trauma, placed in Emergency Hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reese
Orshee
New York
Ontario
Tierse
Ioen Amen
Farview
Kiote
Simpson
Mill &Attle
Dundoff Street
J. G. Warper
WMS
Elmer Gruman
Katie Moran
Undertaker Purple
New City Clerks Form Progressive Union in St Rose Hall
A new union formed in the city on Tuesday evening brings together mercantile workers and city clerks. About forty attended the initial meeting at St Rose hall to elect officers and set aims including early closing days. The group, organized by John Hermes and others from the Central Labor union, plans conservative progress and joint work with the Merchants' association, with aims to amalgamate with the American Federation of Labor. Officers include David L Walsh as chief clerk Elmer Brokengshire as assistant chief clerk Miss Mary McGarry as accountant Frank P Kelly as president pro tem and Frank Boylan as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Ball
Central Labor Union
John Hermes
Thomas Monaghan
Bennett J. Paramountain
James Pluellen
Hermes
Merchants’ Association
American’ Federation of Labor
David L. Walsh
Elmer Brokengshire
Mary McGarry
Frank P. Kelly
Frank Boylan
Foot Walker
Harry Hiller
Fred Hauenstein
Enma Swartz
M. J. Horan
Misa Tillle Murphy
Constable Gilby Trial Delayed to Today in Scranton
The trial of Constable Stephen Gilby for feloniously wounding Eddie Gorman on New Year’s night was postponed from yesterday to today due to calendar issues. Gorman was shot in the knee as he escaped custody. witness Jim Gorman traveled to Scranton for the hearing and was returned to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Gilby
Scranton
Eddie Gorman
Gdiman
Iarman
Agaiin
Twenty Seven Youths Seemingly Injured After Snowbound Trip
A party of twenty seven youths chaperoned by Mrs. C. Ro Mann and Mies Renu Datley left the city around 7 20 p m Tuesday bound for Waymart. The group encountered rough weather as they ascended the mountain at Cape Horn where sleighs overturned and a horse fell. Several boys rescued a man buried under a snow drift and were hampered by cold while assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Renu Datley
C. Ro Mann
Waymart
Cape Horn
Cutter
Promens
Mine Host Grover Hosts Sleighing Party At Night
Mine Host Grover did all he could to make them comfortable. The sleigh party left late and rides continued till morning with a chaperone delaying daylight departure. Attendees included Ruth Benley Hazel Wheeler Ciara Watt Helen Hathaway Mina Frank Nettie Bayley Hazel Gardner Edith Courtright Gertude Dennin Florence Van Gorder Blanche Whitney John Newton Max Shepherd Tex Lathrop John Morgan Will Morgan Fred Berry Albert Crane Charles Humphrey Claude Olver Robert Gardner Frank Kirk Dewn Bassett Leon Bly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Honesdale
Steleh
Ruth Benley
Hazel Wheeler
Ciara Watt
Helen Hathaway
Mina Frank
Nettie Bayley
Hazel Gardner
Edith Courtright
Gertrude Dennin
Florence van Gorder
Blanche Whitney
John Newton
Max Shepherd
Tex Lathrop
John Morgan
Will Morgan
Fred Berry
Albert Crane
Charles Humphrey
Claude Olver
Robert Gardner
Frank Kirk
Dewn Bassett
Leon Bly
Two Houses Destroyed In Fire On Gordon Avenue
Fire at 4 40 yesterday morning destroyed two Gordon Avenue houses owned by Nathan Wilanski and occupied by James McDonough. Kilanski family insured for 1000. McDonough uninsured. One boarder injured jumping from second floor. Firefighters battled flames in freezing conditions with limited hydrants and long reach from Lookout box 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Wilanski
Slames
James McDonoud
Gordon Avenue
Jacob Kilanski
Kilaneki
James McDonough
Mitchells
Third Night At Turkes Hall Draws Crowds In Columbia
The Columbia troupe continues popular appeal with a crowded Turkes hall for a third night of performances. A full program includes dances and vocal selections as audiences endure bumps from the large crowd. Souvenir night offers hatpins for every attending lady with a slate of acts featuring Mine Atina Brown and the Lachmawnne Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Boys
Turke’s
Gunim
Hilbineelye
Atina Brown
Lackawanna Quartette
J. Batile
Bolo
Peersevernressensener
Arrome
Hintile Shumlieh
Mie
Brown and
Guartetty
Boy Jessup from Jermyn Injured In Breaker Accident
A 12 year old slate-picker named Jessup from Jermyn was brought to the Emergency Hospital after an accident at the Sherwood breaker. He was severely mangled with terrible lacerations to the leg and abdomen and had internal injuries. doctors said his chances of life were precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessup
Jermyn
Sherwood
Mie
Daniel tt Eye Injury Recovery in Scranton Return
Daniel tt, reported by The Tribune, suffered a steel penetrated iris injury and was treated in Scranton. He returned home yesterday and officials say prospects are bright for regaining the use of the injured eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Tt
the Tribune
Scranton
Washington Birthday Tea At First Methodist Church
The ladies of the First Methodist Episcopal church will host a Washington tea in the lecture room on Washington's birthday. George and Martha will be portrayed in outfits from a century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
George
Martha Wile
Fire Laddies Help Save Salem Store Before Christmas
Merchant PD reports W. Humphrey sent $40 total in two checks to local hose companies for their prompt response and work protecting his Salem avenue store from destruction just before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. W. Humphrey
Salem Avenue
Employee of street car company receives remuneration
An employee of the street car company was paid their remuneration yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menen
Abe Sahm Fireman Injured In Street Accident
Abe Sahm hoe merchant and Columbia Hose company driver was thrown from his wagon near Main Street in a snow-free stretch. He suffered head injuries two broken toes and deafness in one ear with medical staff tending him in his Anthracite building room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Sahm
South Main Street
Sahm
Columbia Hose Company
Na Mate
Ti Ie
Mr. Sahm
Edward Cociington
Abe
Wenna
Ax Tonis
Gahm
Woing
Booth
Teet
Lovernon
Sahin
Columbia Hise
Larke
Obituary for Mrs Willan Bradley of Powderly
Mrs Willan Bradley died early yesterday of pneumonia aged 87 in Powderly read. Born in this city she and her sister wed in a double ceremony over a year ago. She recently gave birth to a child but died after a grief struck period. Survived by husband Michael Conner one sister Mrs Janie Grier and three brothers John William Simon Conner. Funeral from her home Friday at 9 to St Rose Burley with burial at Ft Mose cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Bradley
Powderly Read
Arnedley
Livaie Connor
Vhures
Shele
Michael Conner
Slater
Janie Grier
John
Wiliam
Simen
Thi City
St. Rose Burely
Ft. Mose Cemetery
Carbondale Bicycle Club Admits Three New Members
The Carbondale Bicycle club held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Members discussed various minor matters of business and three new members were admitted. The club membership continues to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Bicycle Club
Sleighload of Archbald Youth Visits City
A group of Archbald youths from a church congregation arrived in the city last night and spent time touring local sites and sharing holiday cheer with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Town procession ends with lively vocal reflections
An hour or so in town, they started home about 10 o'clock. The crowd along the route regaled the participants and amused themselves with a number of vocal reflections.
Horse Shot After Severe Injuries Near Archbald
A horse owned by a man named Butler from near Archbald suffered severe injuries while descending Salem Mountain east of the city. Its hoof jammed in a rut, tearing the horn from the hoof, the animal shrieked in pain and collapsed. The owner shot the horse to end its misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Archbald
Schedule Change Bets Half-Hour Trains Forest City Link
The Carbondale branch of Scranton Traction will increase service tomorrow. A long-standing hourly Forest City run becomes half-hourly, with 15-minute service between Tannery switch and Jermyn ending. All sections between Forest City and Peckville will run on a half-hour schedule without other changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Scranton Traction Company
Forest City
Tannery Switch
Jermyn
Peckville
Teen Driver Suffers Eye Injury After Whip Snap
Michael Quinn a 17 year old Powderly road resident and driver sustained a severe eye injury when his whip backfired striking his right eye while guiding his team. A physician attending him expects vision to return, not permanent, though temporary blindness is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Quinn
Thomas Quinn
Powderly Road
Miner Hurt In Powderly Mine Car Accident
John McFadden, a miner on Gordon avenue, was seriously injured when a mine car overturned while he was running it. Fellow workers freed him and he was taken to his home where a surgeon treated his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McFadden
Hie Hoe
Gordon Avenue
Powderly Mine
McFadden
Fraternal and civic groups listed in Carbondale notices
The notice item lists George FE. Randolph camp No 138 Sons of Veterans Branch 39 Catholic Mutual Benefit association Carbondale council No 93 Royal Arcanum Carbondale canton Patriarchs Militant and the Columbia Hose Company faly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE
Randolph
Sons of Veterans
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Carbondale Council
Royal Arcanum
Carbondale Canton
Patriarchs Militant
Columbia Hose Company
Faly
Town Notes From Carbondale And Nearby
Daffy returns home from Philadelphia and several visitors pass through town including Philbin of Archbold and Sitterly of Scranton. Local residents report illnesses with the grip, while Miss Wheeler from Orange New Jersey and Marie Regan from Scranton spend time here. Carbondale hosts visits by James Utley, Marguerite Carpenter, John Martin, and others. Reilly and Mullady also are noted among local comings and goings. Edmund Janeway, railway agent, was in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Daffy
Philadelphia
John McDonald
Binghamton
ER. T. Philbin
Arch
Ald
J. Campbell
Rose Wheeler
Orange
N. J
J. KR. Sitterly
Scranton
Mick Blanche Whitney
Honesdale
Marie Regan
Columbia
James Utley
Cliffore
Minnie
Belmont Street
John Martin
Carbondale
Marguerite
Httle
T. A. Carpenter
T. P. Reilly
The
Traction Company
Bridget A. Mullady
Kelly
Park Street
Edmund Janeway
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD SCENE OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
A fourteen year old boy John Jessup of West Mayfield was crushed at the Sherwood breaker after a plank tilted. A crewman pulled the belt from the machine as the boy was freed and removed to Emergency hospital. Mrs Jessup, recently recovering from childbirth, mourns as the community offers sympathy. Funeral for Grandma Hopkins set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jessup
William Jessup
West Mayfield
Sherwood
Davis
Shields
Grandma Hopkins
Job Williames
Fourth Street
Ralph Wheeler
Ontario and Western Depot
Mayfield Yard
Washington
Edmunds
Pritchard
Hunter
Jenkins
Edward Jenkins
Main Street
Benjamin Davis
HM Street
Elmer
George Blake
Welsh Congregational Church
Forest City
Prominent Merchant Hosts Borough Guests on Main Street
Mrs Emory hosted a supper at St James church basement last evening that drew many attendees. Funds raised will benefit church finances. Mrs Henry Cornell of Carbondale visited here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
St. James Church
Henry Cornell
Carbondale
Peckville Urges Fire Alarm Upkeep to Prevent Insurance Hike
Borough officials warn that failure to repair the rusted and out of order fire alarm system could force Insurance policy holders to incur a 25 percent rate increase. The Wilson Fire Company maintains the system at no borough cost, but members refuse to bear expenses. Council may fund a small repair to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
Wilson Fire Company
Fire Company
Valentine
Lillian Hulse
Mrs
KE. W. Roberta
Edith Rooke
Freda Briges
Edna Depew
Pearl Brundage
Frances Squire
Howard Brundage
Grace Hughes
H. W. Peck
Frieda Briggs
Florence Taylor
Ethel Sherer
Howard Frindage
George Peck
Frank Williams
Stanford Reese
Yerterdaly
Co Tuthill
County Directora’ Association
Dalton News Briefs From Susquehanna County To Wyoming
Isaac Wehr dies Sunday and will be buried Thursday afternoon in the new cemetery. Local notes report F. M. Tiffany visiting Susquehanna County, Frank Colvin ill at home with rheumatism, and FE Finn in good health but with a severe cold. A Baptist church school entertainment is planned for February 22 with a fifteen cent admission, featuring Solo parts, dialogues, and a Japanese fan drill by thirteen girls. Mrs Abitudal Slagle and family will attend. Several visits and teas are noted with Miss Sickler, Miss Norton, and Miss Clark among attendees. Worn discussion covers a Willard talk, early Christian life, and a thimble tea event. Pedestrian Dalton youths are praised for nightly walks, while Miss Staley Allen undertakes a European trip. Real estate prospects show more houses needed and merit for a banner 1901 Dalton year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wehr
Hew
F. M. Tiffany
Susquehanna County
Frank Colvin Hax
Finn
Baptist Church
Witow
Sunflower Quartette
Theo
Rey
A. W. Cooner
JT. Coles
Oscar Rozelle
Grand Union Tea Company
Martin Hurd
Scranton
Frances Willard
John B. Owens
Miss Sickler
Wilkes-Barre
Stanley Allen
W. H. Hager
A. W. Cooper
Mra
O. P. Stoll
J. W. Price
Kate Clark
Prank Watts
A. Ti. Thompson
Nalion
Barker
J. M. Daly
Mary Eberly
Denver
John W. GB. Coleman
John Owens
Mies Hberly
Pallan
Beranton
Mra. H. M
California
Dalton
Miss Foster
Berantol
M. Ives
Wyoming
Lester Hulls
Pleasant relocation praised by Dalton residents
The piece notes friends welcome a family relocating from Scranton to Dalton on Waverly road. It mentions widespread illness among a small child, argues that delaying school openings after holidays could have curbed measles, and lauds Philip Colvin of the Scranton Tribune for reliable delivery pleasing patrons and aiding his employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Road
Dalton
Scranton
Tribune
Carter
Phip
Taylor Notes and Local Events in West Scranton Area
Obituary notice reports Mire John Reynolds sister of John P Griffiths of Taylor deceased. Survived by brothers Turnery W PB John Tallie Griffiths and others in West Scranton Haghangton N Y Zomer Griffiths. Calvary Baptist fair planned for March 15 at Webbers ring with quilts pillows and fancy items plus refreshments. A strike at Renard & Son mill affects local workers and sympathy actions. Various local notices include church delegate John Neeley at Avoca sub district league, injuries at Taylor mine to John Hart and John Newomb, Mary Evins visiting North Scranton, and J U A M council meeting details plus Miss Annie Roxe returning from Willon Murre visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
William P. Griffiths
Mire John Reynolds
Jennie Griffithe
John P. Griffiths
Turnery W. PB
John
Tallie Gritiths
Edward Farr
Prieckoum
Haghangton
Allk
Feranton and
Vicinty
Renard & Son Suk Company
John R. Neeley
Avoca
Neeley
John Hart
John Newomb
Taylor Mine
Mary Evins
North Scranton
Lackawanna Council
St. Junior Order United American Mechanics
Indward
Davis
Main Street
Providence
Annie Roxe
Willon Murre
Edwound
DPD
Infant of Dempach Family Dies in Olyphant
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Pat tek Dempach of Dunmore died Tuesday evening. The funeral is set for this afternoon. Mrs. J W Blarke visits friends in Wilkow Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattek Dempach
Dunmore
Law Tey
T. V. Matthews
Hie Son
T. T .Matthews
String Brook
J Indispensable Nerve Compound Glows in Early Uses
A remedy praised for soothing nerves and strengthening the body, Lichty’s Culory Nerve Compound is reported as wonderfully successful. Thousands of grateful users testify to its benefits, with Matthews Brow selling the product at 7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichty
Matthews Brow
Ordeal of Bridal Couple on Train at Suspension Bridge
A bridal couple faced an odd public wedding ordeal aboard a train from Suspension Bridge. Guests watched as the bride and groom were confronted by a stream of towels and cloths tied along their carriage. a young man later slipped between them with a traveling bag, while the rest of the car waited for the bride’s appearance, but she delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suspension Bridge
Sofvlock
The Bride Delays on a Train Reaches Suspension Bridge
Passengers in a sleeping car react to a bridal couple who board at Suspension Bridge then vanish before the curtains. A young man on the front seat gazes at the cargo of fate on the floor as the train moves toward a pair's unlikely wedding scene. The porter discovers the missing bride and, amid confused chatter, the car erupts in nervous laughter as Mendelssohn’s Wedding March plays elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urides
Suspension Bridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burke
Carbondale Department
E.L. Hatfield
the Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Lucretia Lodge
Daughters of
Cambrian Hall
Edith Cornell
Moreen Huddy
George W. Hughes
William Barker
Stillson
N. Bayley
Fred Price
Bullth Cornell
William Bradley
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor
New York St
Shiloh
Shiloh Aleape
Aragean
Cy Welle & Co
LeRoy, NY
U. S
Canadas
SERD
T. Copking
All Larsapere
Snervita Medical Co
Chicago
McGarrah A Thomas, Driggists
Lackawanna Avenue
Sita *T
Kia Deutecher & Rhnterk
Arlrevele
Nest
Germany
Maul
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