Quiet Runup to Election With School Board Focus
The upcoming election enters its final three working days with a focus on school director seats. Notable figures include Gustave F. Swigert, praised as a pillar of the board, and Thomas Boylan whose prior tenure backs his current campaign. Several council nominees are campaigning quietly as the town awaits a potentially busier voting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave F. Swigert
Heard Dut
Moet
Cltleens
Olts
Swigert
Thie City
Cushing
Thomas Boylan
Councilmmic
Minnie Reese Dies After Train Injury in Carbondale
Minnie Reese 11 died last night at 7 after injuries from an Ontario and Western train collision. She had internal injuries and severe trauma to her toe arms and back. Her mother Mrs. Fred Wright of Farview street kept vigil. Minnie had worked at Simpson silk mill and briefly for Purple Undertaking. No funeral plans yet announced.
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Minnie Reese
Ontario and Western
Sa Tribune
Carbondale
Fred Wright
Farview Street
Minnie
Simpson Silk Mill
Purple
Death After Miner Accident In Jermyn Breaker
John Jugsup fourteen lost his life after a fall in the Sher wood breaker at Jermyn coal mine. He was badly injured with severe leg and abdomen wounds and died within hours of arriving at Eyner pencey hospital. The family had been struck by illness, as the boy’s mother gave birth last Sunday.
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John Jugsup
Hus
Tribune
Eynerpencey Hospital
Sherwood
Jermyn
Davis to Preach at Welsh Methodist Church
W W Davis of Bellevue will preach at Welsh Methodist Church next Sunday in both morning and evening services. The noted speaker aims to draw a large crowd and reunite former parishioners. Morning service at 1 0 and evening at 6 0 to allow others to attend nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fev W. Davis
Bellevue
Welsh Methodist Church
Davis
Welock
Mr. Davis
Carbondale Division Workers Demand Ten Hour Day
Carbondale division employees of the Scranton Traction Company press for a ten hour day. Six weeks ago they sent a committee to Superintendent Folly for a reply, while workers in the Scranton division already enjoy the longer shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Scranton ‘Traction Company
Folly
Seranton
Fire at People's Shoe Store Sparks Door Prize Gift
Fire crews kept a blaze at the People's Shoe Store small with limited damage. Vincent C. Man of the store ordered a top pair from the Columbian Shoe Company to be used as a door prize tonight, and the firemen expressed grateful appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Shoe
Vincent C. Manhere
Oolumbin Howe Company
Tatr
Banquet Honors Veterans of Al-5 by Randolph Camp
The veterans of Al-5 and members of William H. Davies post Grand Army of the Republic were banqueted by Captain George E. Randolph camp Songs of Veterans last evening. Local attendees praised the service and camaraderie as part of post activities and community support.
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Al-5
William H. Davies
Grand Army of the Republic
George E. Randolph Camp
Songs of Veterans
Veterans Celebrate at Cambrian Hall Banquet
Members of the post held a camp celebration at Cambrian hall on South Church street. After routine business a pleasant program of instrumental and vocal music followed by a substantial banquet. Veterans shared anecdotes of firing line marches and camp life, evoking vivid memories for the younger hosts.
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Cambrian Hall
South Church Street
Death of Rev William A Nealon Shocks Local Parish
Obituary reports the death of Rev. Father William A Nealon at the Trappist Monastery in Gethsemane Kentucky after a short retreat. Born in Carbondale October 2 1846 he served at St Marys Wilkes Barre St Patricks Scranton St Johns Susquehanna and St Roses in his hometown before Rome pilgrimage last year. Survived by his parents brothers and sister the funeral planned for Monday pending arrangements. His brother John M Nealon and Father Moffitt traveled to Gethsemane with others and may return tonight or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Coffey
W. G
J. Rowe
William A. Nealon
the Trappist Fathers
Gethsemane
Father Nealon
John M. Nealon
Father Moffitt
Loulaville
Carbondale
Susquehanna
St Rose's Church
Father Coffey
Rome
Hoban
Pope
Moffitt
Gethgemane
John Nealon
South Church Street
Allda Nealon
James F Newton
Trolley Delays Halt City Run After Axle Breaks
A cold morning caused extended waits for a four car trolley line. The lead car left the power house at 7 am and broke an axle before reaching Church street. the following car stopped at Evans meat market due to a broken gear. Repair crews worked quickly, hauling cars to nearest switches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Evans
South Main Street
Abe Sahm Improves After Wagon Collision Injuries
Abe Sahm, thrown from the Wagon of the Columbia Hose Company while responding to a fire alarm on Wednesday morning, showed marked improvement yesterday. He was delirious and fainted Wednesday night but rallied today, though his hearing is imperfect and physicians have not yet determined if injuries are permanent. he may remain bedbound for a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Sahm
Columbia Hose Company
Funeral services for Ming Mary Gerrity at St. Rooke Church
Ming Mary Gerrity died at her Gordon avenue residence from the grip. Her funeral was held yesterday morning at 40 o'clock at St. Rooke church with Father Walter J. Gorman as celebrant and Father Holmes of Athens as deacon. Rev. John White served as subdeacon. The interment followed at Bl. Howe cemetery. A large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Mary Gerrity
Gordon Avenue
Grip
St. Rooke Church
NASA
Pather
Walter J. Gorman
Father Holmes
Athens
John White
Bl. Howe Cemetery
Valentine Mail Carriers Brave Cold Conditions
Yesterday was Cupid a holiday but the portuitive force and letters carriers faced overtime in finishing their work. In the frigid weather yesterday it was a hardship, yet the warmth of valentines helped ease the cold for those delivering the mail.
Approaching Wedding of Local Residents Frank Jones and Ida Cartier
An approaching wedding announcement lists Frank Jones a Delaware and Hudson locomotive shop worker and Miss Ida Cartier, both prominent in the city. It notes Misa Carter is well known in Jermyn where she formerly resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardea
Frank Jones
Ida Cartier
Misa Carter
Jermyn
Mr. Jones
Delaware and Hudson Locomotive Shops
Progressive Euchre Club Recessed Meeting At McHale Home
The Progressive Euchre coteria met at the home of Mr and Mrs FE J McHale for a pleasant evening. After the usual session with the pasteboards refreshments were served. The club will not meet again until after Easter.
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FE. J. McHale
Gilby Acquitted in Scranton Felonious Wounding Case
Judge Archbald instructed jurors to acquit Constable Stephen Gilby who faced felonious wounding charges after shooting Edward J. Gorman during an attempted escape from custody. The incident followed Gorman’s bar of larceny arrest by Alderman Delevan. Gorman’s injuries left him lame, and the case highlighted police actions in custody.
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Stephen Gilby
Leyshon
Archbald
Scranton
Gilby
Edward J. Gorman
Delevan
Gorman
Ollby
Constalle
Willl
Vddlo Gorman
Beranton
Steve
Ife
Holden Comedy Company Opens Week at Grand Opera House
The celebrated Holden Comedy company, one of the largest on the road, opens a week at Grand Opera House Monday night with The Diamond Breaker. The cast comprises twenty five performers and two carloads of scenery. Fifteen specialties every evening. Matinees on Washington's Birthday and Saturday.
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Holden Comedy Company
Grand Opera House
Washington
Father O Keeff Visits Clinton Clergy Builds Hinton Church
Father O Keeff of Clinton Massachusetts visited the parochial residence and plans to model his Hinton church on St. Rose. Bishop Heaven praised the local church during the St. Rose dedication and urged the priest to study its design. He gained ideas on window work to apply to his project.
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Father O'Keeff
Clinton, Muass
Springfield
Hinton
Heaven
St. Rose Church
Father O'Keefe
St. Rose
Carbondale Club Music Event With Prof Watkins Planned
The Carbondale Cycle club board plans a Tuesday evening musicale in the club rooms with Prof. John T. Watkins of Scranton assisting and featuring several Scranton talents and Carbondale pupils. A fine programme is being prepared.
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The
Carbondale Cycle Club
John T. Watkins
Scranton
Carbondale
Junior Order United American Mechanics Event Ad
A clipped notice references Lackawanna encampment No id and Hose Company's fair under the Junior Order United American Mechanics. The fragment suggests a local fraternal gathering or fundraiser with community group names and a fair event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Lackawanna
Columbia
Hose Company’s Fair
Cooking Club Meeting At Mise Josephine TRurr Home
The Young Ladies' Cooking club will be entertained at Mise Josephine TRurr's house on Cheatnut street Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies' Cooking Club
Mise Josephine Trurr
Cheatnut Street
Employer of Erie railroad in city pays monthly wage
The employer of the Erie railroad in this city and Forest City paid their month's wages on Wednesday, disbursing funds to workers in both locales.
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Erie Railroad
Flynn Family Welcomes Daughter in Local Notice
To Mr and Mrs Peter Flynn of the naan street a daughter is announced in a brief family notice noting the arrival of the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Flynn
Naan Street
Dyna Mite Flees With Moll Agent Walker In Quick Run
Moll agent Walker and his horse Dyna mite broke into a fast runaway on Salem Avenue yesterday. The sleigh driver struggled as the horse dashed toward Church Street in a two forty clip before control was regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Salem Avenury
Salem Avenue
Church Street
Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills Featured in Scranton Testimony
Local testimonials claim Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills improve back and kidney soreness and urinary secretions. Benny Alberta of Boranton Pa reports relief after two years of discomfort, purchased at Matthews Bros drug store, 220 Lackawanna Avenue, with pills sold at dealers and the Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Benny Alberta
Birch Street
Boranton
Matthews Bros’ Drug Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Unclear incident at school hill involving driver and horse
An account describes Walker keeping to the road but a hill at the school houses proved too much for his horse Bleed. The driver then regained control of the animal.
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Walker
Narrowly avoided wreck near Thompson on the 4 p m passenger run
A passenger train bound for the north at 4 p m at Thompson ran at 35 mph when a steel tire flew off a driving wheel. The locomotive veered but did not derail. An Erle engine pulled the train to a siding for two hours while a replacement engine was sent from the roundhouse for repairs.
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Thompson
Raila
Erle
Souvenir Night at Burke's Hall Hosts Hat Pins and Dance
Last night at Burke's Hall the Columbia Hose Company fair offered souvenir hats for every lady. The Lackawanna Symphony Club provided a strong program, drawing a full hall and a lively dance afterward. Tonight the club adopts a new program. The door prize is an order for the beer wall of shoes at People's Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose Company
Burke's Hall
Lackawanna Symphony Club
Two youths fined for street fistfight in central city saloon
Mayor Kilpatrick presided yesterday in mayor's court over a night time incident where two young rounders clashed in a central city saloon. The quarrel began early evening with frequent disputes and ended in a fierce hand to hand bout. They were fined five dollars each, paid promptly, and left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Central City
Pool tournament games at Carbondale Cycle Club
At the Carbondale Cycle Club two more pool matches were played last evening as the fifth drawing nears completion. L. F Roberts defeated John G Reece by 60 to 44 in the first game. J Gishoo defeated H Hriggs by 10 to aay in the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Cycle Club
L. F E. Roberts
John G. Reece
J. Gishoo
Hh.bf.riggs
Hungarian laborer injured by rock fall at Wilson Creek colliery
A Hungarian laborer at Wilson Creek colliery suffered a large rock topple onto his foot today. With help from a fellow worker he reached his home in Simp son, Lil a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Creek
Lila
Simpson
Local Visitors and Residents Noted in Town
Wednesday and yesterday many residents and guests were seen in town. J KR Litterly and Rev J A Moffitt visited, while Miss Helen Harvey is ill at home and Miss Mary Colling calls on her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Litterly
J. A. Moffitt
Taylor
Helen Harvey
Mary Colling
Kingston
Wright Campbell
Dundart Street
T. F. Reilly
Scranton
Celia Cornell
Jermyn and
Archbald
Celia McDonald
Tom Maynes
Rushbrook Street
Sylvester N. Dayley
Canaan Street
Elk Lake
Margaret Lenihan
Mary Tully
Myrtle Oliver
New York City
James Creegan
Wagleton
Carbondale
Ty. Mead Schenck
L. A. Purdy
Park Street
Lile
Honesdale
Agnes Butler
Mooele
Catherine Adams
Port Jervis
J. F. Sullivan
To Cure the Grip in Two Days
An advertised remedy named Lanative Hromo Quinine claims to remove the cause of grip and cure symptoms within two days. The notice offers dubious medical assurances with limited detail on ingredients or safety.
Funeral for Mrs. Michael Dovucherty Held in Olyphant
The funeral of the late Mrs. Michael Dovucherty was held yesterday morning in St. Patrick's church Olyphant Rev Z KE O Toole of Providence officiated at a solemn requiem mass The remains were interred at Fort Patrick's cemetery Pallbearers included PT Dougher Michael Curran John Laughin James Parrett John Kearney and Frank Kennedy Eight persons were depl exed in the procession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dovucherty
St. Patrick's Church
Z. KE. O'Toole
Providence
Ft. Patrick's Cemetery
Messrs
PT. Dougher
Michael Curran
John Laughin
James Parrett
John Kearney
Frank Kennedy
Blakely Baptists Social Evening and Local Incidents
Blakely Baptist church hosted a midweek gathering led by Pastor Dr. Spencer and Miss Marie Langhan with a list of attendees from Second Street. A child's funeral took place in Dunmore Catholic cemetery, and a pre lent social for Juvenia dancers occurred at Mahon's Hall with Lawrence’s orchestra. D K Redington suffered broken ribs from a mine rock fall in No 2 mine and was treated at home on Dunmore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely Baptist Church
Paetor
Spencer
Marie Langhan
Second Street
Jennie Langhan
Mary Oyle
Katie Howard
Annie Langhnan
Nellie McGrail
Dunmore
Mildred McNeely
Mesars
John Langhan
James Langhan
Cullen
Douwherty
Hopkins
Patrick Dempecy
O'Cloek
Juvenia
Mahon's Hall
L Lawencer
Scranton
D. K
Redington
Dunemore Street
Local deaths and community notices from Jermyn and Mayfield
Obituaries for Mrs. Jenkins of Main Street and Mrs. Jabez Smith of Scott township report their deaths and funeral details. John Jessup dies from injuries after a fall at Sherwood breaker. Scott residents Jabez Smith and Luther Keller are noted with funeral plans and restitution. A large St George hotel stag party and a masquerade at Heemunis hall are described. The forthcoming wedding of Miss Carter and Frank Jones is announced.
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Jenkins
Edward Jenkins
Tribune
Main Street
South Wales
Alfred
Lewis SK. Jones
Providence
John H. Jones
Hyde Park
Congregational
John Jessup
Wedneedas
Carbondale
Weet Mayfeld
Primitive Methodist
Jabez Smith
Seott
Scott Township
Lao
Jermyn
Nicholas
Erastus
George
Myre
Elva Stocker
Daniel Griffiths
Waynee County
Carey
Lake Chapman
St. George Hotel
Luther Keller
Electric Fight Company
Jr. O, UC. A, ML Society
Atr
Keller
United American Mechanica
Jonay
Mise da Carter
The
Borouch
Frank Jones
Corbondale
Hums About Town Youths Not From Local Tribune Writer
The Tribune announces that recent remarks about local youths and the school board were not written by its authorized correspondent. The writer disclaims responsibility for any implied reflections and wishes to avoid being held accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Muehlbronner Bill Moves Through House Debate
The house considers Archbald drafted measures including a title by possession requirement to surface notice, adds a new Luzerne law judge, and BlairCounty bill. A bill against pirates copying unpublished drama scripts advances. a failed report precedes new drafting. The session tackles notaries, county bonds, and military education pending governor’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Harris
Clearfield
Equeller
Me Horthaan
Luzerne
Lucerne County
Blair County
Gamble
American Dramatists’ Club of
New York
Don I. Hart
Bol Bacharach
Bacharach
Stroh
Lebanon
Department of Building and
Somerset
Carbon
Withdrawn Measure Cites T. J. Duffy as Responsible
The temporary withdrawal of the measure is attributed to T. J. Duffy taking responsibility. No additional details on the scope or duration of the withdrawal are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Duffy
Hearing on Floyd Young amendment to Condenser Charter
Special from Harrisburg February 4 hearing before Secretary of the State William Greist on Floyd Youngs request to amend the Clark s Summit Condenser company charter Young is said to have subscribed for 480 shares but claims only 30 and seeks correction The company faces serious finances with other shareholders and creditors opposing the amendment Ex Judge H A Knapp and John F Scragg represented Young while George D Taylor T J Duffy led the objectors team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biull
Warrisburg
William. Greist
Floyd Young
Clark's Summit Condensery Company
Young
Ki. J. Northup
Mr. Dershimer
H. A. Knapp
John F. Scragg
George D. Taylor
T. J. Duffy
Local Notes from Clark's Green Community
Mrs Edward Lutsey returned from Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. Eleven joined the Baptist church in a Sunday baptism led by Pastor H Parlett Fast. A H Decker, Civil War veteran, died after grip and other ailments, leaving a wife, two daughters, a son in Binghamton, and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted by Rev H Parlett Hast. Mrs Newel Callender died after a protracted illness. funeral at the Clark's Green parsonage church. Interment in Clark's Green cemetery. Mr and Mrs John F F Smith and daughter Hazel visited relatives in Clark's Green and returned to Nay Aug. Miss Nellie Callender is seriously ill. Mrs A H Decker improving. granddaughter ill from typhoid fever but improved. A donation at the Wheeler home netted about $50 for Rev Hast. Mr and Mrs W P Coon visited Decker family in Honesdale and returned home. Rev Mt S Goodenhall to preach Sunday at 7 o'clock on Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lutsey
Wilkes-Barre
The
Baptist Church
O'Clorch
H. Parlett
H. Decker
Coma Terwillger
Sarah Cope
George Decker
Binghamton
Charles Decker
New Milford
H. Parrett Hast
Newel Callender
Papthet Church
H. Parlett Kas
Clark's Green
John FF. Smith
Haxel
H. Parlett Hast
W. P. Coon
G. W. Decker
Honesdale
Goodahall
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Burke
Ell. Hatfield
Mr. Manner
Mr. Sahm
Miss Gerrity
Cooking Club
Tourenu
Olyphant
Jermyn and Mayfield
Dalton
Muehlbronner
Bill Defective
Grant
Theodore J. Wint
Regulara
House
Seheuer
Agalius
Senate
Saih
Connells
Nadomad Guard
Fix
Duplin
Harrisburg
Waa
Tin
Mr. Flinn
Flinn
Linn
Allegheny County
Clark's
Price Library
Richard Watkins
Sarah Price
Mia
Olwen M
Hmowell
John Gwynne
Arthur Morgan
Eway
W. B. Owena
Albher Colo
Willian Evens
B. Crendall
James J. Lynch
Moves Taylor Hospital
Old Forge
Fred B. Beers
Drake's Hall
Attorney Beers
ciUgens
Young Men's Christian Association Band
Llewellyn’s Hall
John Reynolds
Washburn Street
Thomas Charles
Levi Day
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