The People’s Exchange Adverts Open for Housing and Jobs
A busy classified page offers a popular clearing house for housing to rent real estate to sell or exchange and job help ads priced at one cent a word. Also notices about a Carrondale Journeymen Harriers meeting at St How hall and a call for harbor joiners from Peckville to Forest City. A large bound minute book is offered for sale at the Pribane office in Market building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrondale
Harrers International Anion
St. How Hall
Peckville
Forest City
Pribane Offee
Marke
Battle in the Philippines Cites Carbondale Casualties
Thomas Gilligan writes from Manila about September 1800 actions near Similoon and Laguna. He reports company L in heavy fighting, heavy casualties including Carbondale men Brink om Carbondale and others wounded, and a later reinforcement by Eleventh Cavalry and Thirty-seventh United States volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gilligan
Mayfield
Carbondale
Manila
Malate
Laguna
Pasig
Garison
Simitoon
Similoon
Company L
Carondale
Scranton
Brink Om
Comphoy L
Fifteenth Infantry
Salem grocers take on former Simo n & Watkins associate
Barry Rawlson has ended his connection with Simo n Watkins and joined F. H. Woodworth & Co. a Salem avenue grocer. He leaves the old store after years of service and begins work with the new employer.
Eyre protesters watch New York centennial dawn
A large group of people left town yesterday to attend the New York demonstration marking the birth of the new century. The excursion, taken by many locals, aimed to witness the historic event in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolis
Veteran Delaware & Hudson conductor Jol Skeele seen abroad
Jol Skeele a longtime Delaware and Hudson conductor was recently seen on a Saturday on the street near his home observers hope he will soon resume his duties after a period away from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Skeele
Delaware Hudson
Aged Mary McDonald Dies at Daughter’s Home
The text records the death of Mary McDonald, an elderly woman, who expired yesterday morning around 5:30 at her daughter's residence on Hospital Street. The note mentions an attempt to enter the daughter's home and a statement “I’m going to die.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDonald
Obituary of Mrs McDonald with large Irish ties
After her request was granted she died, Undertaker William Morrison notified the coroner Roberts. Mrs McDonald, born in Ireland, lived in the city over 50 years and is survived by three daughters Mrs Martin of Providence Mrs Nallen and Mrs Connell and two sons Alexander and Peter McDonald. Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
Roberts
McDonald
Ireland
Michael Martin
Providence
Michael Nallen
John Connell
Alexander McDonald
Peter McDonald
Silk mill strikers vow unity against mine owners
The Tritone editor reports a Friday meeting of mill workers showing most hands idle. The committee urges all workers to join the union to pressure the company. Locals from Forest City to Olyphant pledge sympathy and action. The group condemns owners and some unionists for sending children to mills and plans public disclosures and possible legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silky Mill
Forest City
Olyphant
Simpson
Alrone
Fielder
Scranton
Trall
Court Golden Eagle Elects Officers at Saturday Meeting
Court Golden Eagle No. 14 Foresters of America met Saturday evening and elected officers including Past Chief Ranger Fred Wagener Chief Ranger C. W. Bailey Sub Chief Ranger W. J. Masters Financial Secretary T. Bottomley Recording Secretary T. Taylor Senior Woodward J. Cole Junior Woodward W. H. Proctor Senior Headie J. Mamett Junior Bedie J. Coline Doctor B E Maloun.
Carbondale Marks Fifty Years Since 1851 Founding
Carbondale celebrates its semi centennial with the city truly fifty years old this morning. P C Gritman mapped the city boundaries on January 1 1851. Though no official party was held last night Pioneer City has ample cause for a fitting commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
P. C. Gritman
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
First Congregational Sunday School Elects Officers
The First Congregational Sunday school held its annual election of officers on Sunday. Superintendent W. Gray Jones and assistant superintendent John A. Stator were chosen along with secretary Voorhia Knapp financial secretary Miss Jennie Hughes treasurer Miss Edith Wills and organist George Davie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Sunday School
W. Gray Jones
John A. Stator
Voorhia Knapp
Jennie Hughes
Edith Wills
George Davie
Young Davie Girl Praised For Choir Solo
Miss Madwin Davie, daughter of the late David Davie about 15 years old, sent a recent audition to the choir of the First Congregational church. On Sunday morning she sang a solo highly praised by the pleased listeners. She undoubtedly possesses great talent for one so young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madwin Davie
David Davie
First Congregational Church
Miss Davie
Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor
D . Jones
Jones
Hartiss
United Choir
Mise Edith Watkins
Monrietta Harrix
Olwen Flowells
Nod
Edith W. Watkines
Ballle Price
Henretta Haris
Bertha Rove
Lydia Hosking
Miss Hosking
Burke Resumes Mint Post After Two-Week Visit
Hon M T Burke of Pike street travels to Philadelphia on Sunday to resume his mint position following a two week stay in the city, marking the return from a brief local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Burke
Pike Street
Philadelphia
The
Mint
Churches Welcome the New Century Services Across Clergy Halls
Last night multi church services marked the turn of the century. Roman Catholic St Rose de Lina held exposition and high mass led by Very Rev Coffey. Trinity Episcopal observed a watch service and holy communion as 19th century ended. First Presbyterian held a watch meeting with special services. First Congregational hosted a moving service led by Rev M Elliott with a forecast of the twentieth century. First Methodist Episcopal offered a Twentieth Century night service with Epworth League officers installed and a New Year sermon by Teague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose de Lina
Thomas F. Coffey
V. G
Trinity Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth Teague
Robert Meaker
B. W. Dix
H. Z. Hockenberry
Epworth League
A. F. Chaffee
Father Mathew Opera House
Widd Fellows
Knights of Malta Odge
Sweeney
Keystone
St. Patrick's Church
John Nealon
Dunmore Street
Mary Nealon
Notable Vaudeville Company Arrives for Tomorrow’s Shows
Manager Burke brings a strong vaudeville troupe to the city for tomorrow afternoon and evening. The lineup includes top comics singers dancers acrobats and imitators with second sight acts, promising to banish the tired feeling felt by many in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Local residents report illnesses at various streets
Edward Yarrington is ill at his home on Yarrington hill. John Bell is confined to his home on Spring street by knee trouble. William Reese is reported ill at his home on Farview street. Thomas Morgan of Seventh avenue, long with a severe grip, is convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Yarrington i
Yarrington Hill
John Bell
Spring Street
William Reese
Farview Street
Thomas Morgan
Seventh Avenue
Harrisburg visit frames New Year reception with state leaders
Hon. 8, 8 Jones and Hon. John F. Reynolds traveled to Harrisburg yesterday morning to observe the legislature and the senatorial fight. The alderman brings his daughter Eleanor and plans to present her to the governor and his wife at today’s New Year’s reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
John F. Reynolds
Harrisburg
Eleanor
Fender Smashed on Street Car by Timber Obstacle
A south bound street car was damaged yesterday near the Racket Brook bridge when a large timber lay along the track. The fender struck the timber and crumpled like cardboard after the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racket Brook
Ervek
Post Office Hours Set for General and Lock Box Service
The post office opens today for general business from 9 00 a m to 12 noon and from 7 30 to 6 30 p m for lock box owners tomorrow no money order or registry business will be done
Christmas visitors and local social notes in Scranton area
A montage of names and movements: Andrew Mitchell Sr and Mrs. W. M. Lathrop travel, Misa Delia Williams visits Carbondale, Lisle Scheurer goes to Hawley, J. Hughes returns from Dunmore, Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson host a dinner, Parley of Roselle visits family on Canadain street, and Hubert D. Mitchell with Brooklyn ties joins local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mitchell
New York City
Hathaway
Misa Delia Williams
Scranton
Carbondale
Louise Pendleton
Stonington
Can
Liszle Scheurer
Hawley
W. M. Lathrop
Williamsport
Arthur Tutherford
Silas McMullen
J. Hughes
Dunmore
J. J. Thompson
Halt & Ray
C. BR. Rand PB. R. R
Baturdus
Wf. Parley
Roselle
N. 7
Caainan Street
Hubert D. Mitchell
Irooklyn
N. Y
New European Nasal Therapy Promises Quick Relief
A Paris physician's method treats nasal and throat diseases by direct vapors through the mucous membranes using an intricate instrument. The European Medical System offers demonstrations at 400 Lackawanna Ave with free consultations and set office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drourt
Paris
Europe
United States
European Medical Sysem
Lackawanna Ave
Local residents hosting visitors and guests
Mrs Andrew Mitchell and Mrs Jos eph Wy report visits on Cannan Street from relatives. Walter Bassett of Waterbury Conn visits his father James Bassett on Cannnan street. Mrs Mattie Hughes Brown of New York visits her parents Reese Hughes. Miss Nicol returns home to Wilkes Barre after visiting Miss Mina Frank. Miss Mae Morgan and John Morgan hosted a card party with friends. Richard Stark and John Vogel return from a week in New Jersey. Miss Farah Davis on South Terrace hosted Sunday school gathering. Benjamin Dimock spends New Year day with son Gordon in Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mitchell
Cannan Street
Andrew Histed
Joseph Wy. Herbert
New York
Walter Bassett
Waterbury
Mae’ Morgan
John Morgan
Richard Stark
John Vogel
New Jersey
Farah Davis
South Terrace Street
Benjamin Dimock
Robinson Avenue
Gordon
Warren, Pa
Residents Remembered in Jermyn and Mayfield Obituary Notes
Mrs. Michael Reynolds of Mayfield dies after brief illness on return from Philadelphia visit. Survived by husband and family. sister to Mrs. James H. Timlin. Also reports a mine injury, Knights of Pythias officers elected, community events, visits, and death notice of Mrs Jane Netherton in Jermyn with funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reynolds
Mayfield
Philadelphia
James H. Timlin
Edward Cuff
Glenwood
Liberty Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Samuel Waters
William Williams
Harry Langman
David Thomas
John Osborne
Richard Hughes
Richard Evans
Ben Davis
Forest City Friends
Geveral
Sacred Heart Church
St. James Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miners’ Association
Throop Club
Fowler Field
Bert Gable
Albany
N. Y
Elin Griffiths
Scranton
Jermyn
Jane Netherton
William Netherton
Forty Fort
Krause's Headache Capsules Invented by German Court Physician
Krause's Headache Capsules claim unique origins with Dr. Krause, Germany's famed court physician, predating antipyrine. The article touts rapid relief for distressing headaches and lists a 26 cent price, sold by Matthew Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Krause
Germany
Matthew Bros
Removals, Mass, and Local Social News in Lackawanna Borough
The article records a funeral at St Patrick's Church with Rev P J Murphy and interment at Bi Patrick's cemetery. It notes pallbearers J C McLoughlin P C Cannon Petr Foley P F Gilmartin John Troban and Hugh O Boyle. It also mentions a Foresters social at Bweeney Building, local visits, school reopening, and a week of prayer across churches. David A Williams runs for council. Weber's rink hosts Taylor Hose company ball. residents attend events in Hawley Bloomsbury and Scranton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
P. J. Murphy
Bi. Patrick's Cemetery
J. C. McLoughlin
P. C. Cannon
Petr Foley
P. F. Gilmartin
John Troban
Hugh O' Boyle
Court Lackawanna
Gertrude Watkins
Edith Watkins
Arthur Morgans
Taylor
Cory To God
HM. H. Harris
Forest Home
David A. Williams
Weber's Rink
Taylor Hose Company
Bertha
Elizabeth Jones
Storrs Street
Kate Shepherd
Wilkes-Barre
Mamie Francia
Jennie Harria
Bloomsbury State Normal School
Misa Eva Davis
West Scranton
Ivaac J. Davis
Middle Street
Lena Howella
John Reynolds
Hyde Park
Death of Louis Weisberger and local rail service resumption
Louis Weisberger of the East Side died Friday and was buried Sunday at Providence Jewish cemetery. Traction cars resumed regular service after workers cleared mud from the rails. Will Williams visits Avoca. Ralph Hoffecker toured Scranton. J J Judge and Mrs Judge visit Carbon Dale. New Year post office hours set. W Swingle moves to Pittaton for work with Butler Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Weisberger
East Side
Providence
Traction Company
Will Williams
Avoca
The
Tribune
Ralph Hoffecker
Scranton
J. J. Judge
Carbondale
W. Swingle
Pittaton
Swingle
Butler Coal Company
Local Notices and Bereavements Chronicle Holiday Visits
Harry Warner son of Captain Warner returns home from North Carolina after visiting during the holidays. Charles Greene of Olyphant, a former local, visits his sister Miss Mary Green with his son and daughter, Mrs Jerey Gartizon. Joseph Wiedman buried last Thursday after a cancerous illness. Thomas Kennedy dies last Saturday after a brief pneumonia with funeral at 2 PM yesterday conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic post Vila plave. Kennedy was 61, survived by wife and three children. L Daly confined to house with grip. Rose Sherman gravely ill pneumonia. Lucius Kennedy of New York home for funeral. Grace Offer of Pittsburg attended a lecture at the African Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Warner
Captain Warner
North Carolina
Charles Greene
Olyphant
Mary Green
Jerey Gartizon
Joseph Wiedman
Thomas Kennedy
Grand Army of the Republic Post
Vila Plave
Rh. L. Daly
Roaroe Sherman
Lucius Kennedy
New York
Grace Offer
Pittsburg
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E.L. Matfield
the People's Exchange
Philippines
Tritone, Carbondale
Foresters
Sabbath School
Bulls
Nali
C. H. Strong
Jermyn and Mayfield
Guernsey
Pennsylvania
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
J. W. Guernsey
Waverly
Chesterfeld
En Ltd
McGarrah &@ Thomas
Lackawacra Ave
Bency-Coode
U. S
Camden
Erd
T. Sopeims
Great Jones
Eugene Field
Eugene = Field Monument
Fleid
Bert
Hagen
Field Monument
Chicago
Portage
Piscopal Church
E. W. Grove
Czar
Associated Press
St. Paterna
Lee
Caarina
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