Mortuary Report Details December Deaths and Interments
The local board of health records thirty-two December deaths with twenty eight residents of Car bondale. Interments occurred in St Hope Maplewood Brrookside Prompton Jermyn Clinton Center. Causes include accidents bronchitis pneumonia and tuberculosis. Fourteen men were arrested December with six drunks and fourteen disorderly. Births numbered twenty three with girls leading 16 to 1.
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Board of Health
Carbondale
Beranton
Danville
Scranton
Mayfield
Far View
Thrcely
Cincernnati
Honeydale
St. Hope Cemetery
Maplewood
Brrookside
Prompton
Jermyn
Clinton Center
Ufe
Bix
Community events and notices in a small town paper
Mrs Milo Chandler hosts a tea and cookies for primary Baptist Sunday school assistants this afternoon at No 8 Cemetery street. Funeral services for John Lynett and William Caapman set for 3 15 and 3 o clock. Watt building hosts a Railroad Dancing class sockil da and Katie Rooney stars at the Grand. Democratic primaries Jan 16 with convention the following Tuesday. Rev Thorpe preached at the Methodist watch meeting. Clerk's association meets at Assembly Hall at 11. Mrs Lewiss dancing class entertained at a terp sichorean social. Mr and Louie Brauer gave a New Year party for Miss Mutz of Wisconsin. Cycle club seeks open date for Megart Symphony club on Jan 24. Miss Marie Louise Gilmeer noted member of a renowned musician body.
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Milo Chandler
Tcelock
Cemetery Street
The
Baptist Sunday School
John Lynett
William Caapman
Watt
Katie Rooney
Ireland
W. L. Thorpe
Methodiat Church
Clerk's Association
Assembly Hall
Lewis
Burke Building
Social Round of New Year Greetings in Scranton Area
Miss Nellie Judge of Pittston visits Miss Belinda Higgins on the South Side. Mrs. Charles Cavaniggan entertains Miss Teresa Keegatf of Geranton. Miss Nora Morrison returns to Philadelphia. Warren Quick travels to Nicholson for New Year. John O Connell visits Scranton. J B Coleman returns to Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. James Gerrity goes to Hazleton. Councilman Poyd Case and daughter Mabel arrive from Montana. Mike Alice Osterhout returns from Scranton after visiting Eleanor Jones. Miss Mabel Carrie hosts Miss Caroline Betz of Howesvale. Mrs G W Beneflet of Scranton was guest of Mrs S Laker yesterday. Mrs Frank Woulchard and others attend a reception by Miss Stur devant of Wilkes Barre yesterday.
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Nellie Judge
Pittston
Belinda Higgins
South Side
Charles Cavaniggan
Teresa Keegatf
Geranton
Nora Morrison
Philadelphia
Warren Quick
Nicholson
John O'Connell
Scranton
J. EB. Coleman
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
James Gerrity
Hazleton
Poyd Case
Mabel
Montana
Mike Alice Osterhout
Eleanor Jones
Hurmne
Mabel Carrie
Caroline Betz
Howesvale
G. W. Beneflet
Laker
Frank Woulchard
Belle Howrs
Stella Hunter
Miss Sturdevant
Wilkes-Barre
Surprise party at Mrs. Leach’s honors Emily Leach
About forty friends gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Emily Leach’s home for a surprise party with music, conversation, and a fine impromptu repast. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kendall, Mrs. Joan Hol Rife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holgate, Mire. Charles Gannon, and others.
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Emily Leach
C. F. Kendall
Joan Hol- Rife
Frank Holgate
Charles Gannon
A. Griffin
C. Griffin
Afra
J. Leach
John, Griffin
Glies Stanton
Abr
Supper and Meetings At Local Churches In Taylor
Tonight the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a grand chicken supper at the church. Services and preaching are planned at Calvary Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches tomorrow with Rev. Harris and Rev. Irisby officiating. Sunday school at 2 pm, and Presbyterian services tomorrow morning. The borough school reopens Monday. Local residents return from visits and a street car delay due to snow is reported. A sweepstake at Hotel Keogh and a social at Weber's rink are announced with 15 cent admission.
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Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Melecopal Church
Calvary Baptist Church
H. H. Harris
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Irisby
Binnierrow
L. . Foster
Scheoe
Choice Powell
Nanticokes
Edward Davis
Main Street
Nanticone
Mies Martha Griffiths
Wilkes- Tuirre
Mir
Middle Street
Hotel Keogh
Rendham
Taylor Athletic Social Club
Weber
John Hodge
Lizzie
Maud
Shamokin
David Liegd
Washington Street
Sidney Lewis
Providence
Wremenday
Richard Winters
Lewie Reese
Union Street
Weber's Rink
Funeral of Mrs Nettle Griffiths Held at Blakely
Funeral services for Mrs Nettle Griffiths were conducted yesterday at her Blakely home with Rev B F Hammond presiding. The Presbyterian choir sang Just As I Am and Jesus, Lover of My Soul. tributes included a broken column by the Christian Endeavor society and a wreath from Laidies Aid. Interment followed at Progonot cemetery.
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Nettle Grifiths
Blakely
B. F. Hammond
The
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Christian Endeavor Society
Laidies’ Aid Society
Mira Jeanette Jones
John RK
Jones
John Barrett
W. HH. Priest
David James
William Griffithe
W. PD. Parry
W. W. Jones
Progonot Cemetery
Scot Street
Nddy Creek
Ym W. Loughlin
John McLoughlin
Dunmore Street
Mary Carldge
Mine Bradle
Mies
Annie Probert
Year’s Day Visits Round Blakely and Nearby Towns
New York visitors Mrs T E B Evans greets relatives in Edwardsville. Mrs L Spencer and daughter Miss Bortha Spencer visit Mr and Mrs William Reese. Miss Margaret A Williams from Plymouth stays with her parents in Blakely. B Percy James of Exeter NH enjoys holidays at home in Blakely. Miss Ella Patten of Carbondale visits aunt Mrs Jennie Mason. Mike Liverson of New York is guest of Mr and Mrs J Shultz.
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Edwardsville
T. EB. Evans
New York
L. Spencer
Bortha Spencer
Dundaff
William Reese
Margaret A. Williams
Plymouth
Blakely
B. Percy James
Exeter
N. H
Ella Patten
Carbondale
Jennie Mason
Scotch Street
Mike Liverson
J. Shultz
Lackawanna Street
Christmas Socials and Visits Across Local Families
Local residents report holiday visits and gatherings. Charles Wella of Girard college and William Courtriehd of Cayuga Lake Military School visited relatives. Christies entertainments at Baptist and Methodist churches earned wide praise and scholars received candy packages.
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Charles Wella
Girard Colle
Willian Courtriehd
Cayuga Lake Military School
Awvera
Christies
Baptist and
Methodiat
Charme
Scholara Wil
Mere
FF. Sprague
Scranton
Judson Wells
Fred Liver
Mil Cine
J A. Myrner
Miseweak Chapman
Marion
Evelyn Matthews
Hdyth Wilson
George Singer
Hald Mount
Clayton Roberts
Rleonshburg
Edward Lutsey
Aiatin
James Snover
Halelmia
John and
Harry Houcks
Berwick
Debt Repaid After Four Decades For Broken Huron Street Window
In Cleveland, a family tale unfolds as a man named Johnny returns decades later to repay the debt for the parlor window he once broke. The now elderly bride recognizes him as the boy who once brightened her life, ending with a touching reunion.
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Cleveland
Huron Street
Miami
Heron Street
Miami Street
Johnny
Loukeesha
John Robinson
Eagles of Tennessee Mountains Soar Across Vast Distances
The article describes the eagle's impressive flight ability with a single night and day journey of up to 1000 miles. It notes keen eyesight, swift dives, and hunting behavior in pairs or groups, including contests over prey and strategic hunting at dawn or sunset. It also mentions eagles gliding over mountain rivers and lakes, hunting ducks, geese, and fish.
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New York
Mmountain
Tennesee
Return of Lost Riches Heals Old Debt and Reunion
A man recalls a dreadful episode near a jail and a broken pane door. He reunites with an old friend, now prosperous in California with a wife and two sons, and vows to repay the debt by sending a gift and restoring trust. The tale ends with a symbolic gold ornament left as a gesture to mend the past.
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Colfd
California
Olive
San Branetseo
John
Fountain Herd
Johnny Robinson
John Robinson
Johnny
Peruna Promises Cure for Chronic Catarrh Claims
Letters to Dr Hartman recount persistent catarrh and failed treatments. A Wis man cites stomach catarrh misdiagnosed as cancer but says Peruna cured him after using the remedy as directed. The firm offers a free booklet “Winter Catarrh” and a free 1894 Peruna Almanac via The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Karl Arnold
Altdorf
Wis
Protutiye
Hurumda
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Feruha
Agnew's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advert says Agnew's Ointment relieves skin diseases in minutes curing Tetter Salt Rheum Scald Head Ulcers and eruptions. It claims soothing magic for teething baby rashes and scalp irritations at seven cents a box sold by Matthews Bros. Atlanta News notes playful barbershop chatter about ink bottles.
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Agnew
Matthewa Bros
Unseasonable Weather Delays Sale of Heavy Underwear
A local sale advertises deep discounts on men's wool and jersey underwear, robes, blankets, and linen goods. Through late season markdowns prices drop on wools, silks, dress patterns, coats, and damask textiles, with multiple discount ranges and varied sizes highlighted.
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Lackawanna County
Tribune
GC. R. Munn
Salemavenia
Church Street
W. T. Roberts
Lam Hall
Mre
Joy Snyire
Th. C. Covey
Minaes
Bernice Hall
Jeesle
Minnie Gernon
Jon
Areula Strohm
Louise Bim Seyder
R. Stan
Willim Hallstead
Kendall
Iermyn
Mundahe Rymer
Helen Battenhere
Eliza Osborne
Gertrude Davie
Clara Davis
Anna Gendall
Josephine Davis
Dick Gendall
William Osborne
John Grimms
Frank Stocker
C. A. Battenberg
W. J. Baker
New England Home
Enterprize Hall
Frank W. Mason
Otta
Delaware and Hudson Company
Rushbrook Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Cambrian and
Olive Leaf Lodges
Paul Jones
Mis
Emily Cooper
Samuel Cooper
Third Street
Francis Gendall
John H. Solomon
St. George
Sone Tne
Patterson
James Maxwell
Monthly
Statistics
Police Record
Aii Cates Hy
Erie Medical Co.samasaeasr
Taylor News
Olyphant
Humphreys
Comyn
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eagles
Osind
ST. Paul Association
Broadway
Oneita Natural Union
Comforts
Tae
Hades
Ade
Mack
Cloak Department
Melton
Linen Department
Turkey
Shaw
Atlantic
Ite
Ise
Hill
Lonsdale
I. C
P. C
Mears & Hagen
AIS
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, Pa
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