Oyster Gorman Brought to Jail After Run-In With Giant Constable
Eddie Gorman known as Oyster was jailed on larceny charges after a chase with Constable Stephen Gilby. Gorman swung, hit the officer, prompting three gunshots in the chase. a bullet struck Gorman's left kneecap and he was taken to Dr Niles for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Constable
Eddie Gorman
Stephen Gilby
Alderman Delevan
Gilby
Belmont
Joseph F. Robinson
Belmont Street
Snyder
Gillis
Scranton
Niles
Mum Street
Ths
Board of Health Toy to Vaccinate Children in Carbondale
A resolution, likely to pass at the next board meeting, urges vaccination amid a smallpox epidemic. It directs school principals to admit students only with a physician certificate of vaccination or past smallpox, warning strict compliance by January 11, 1901. a blank form for physicians is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Carbondale
America
Board of Health
FL Garr
G. W. Evang
New Year Dinner At Hospital Receives Generous Church Donations
The Baptist and Episcopal churches sponsored the hospital New Year dinner with items from Berean Baptist church and Trinity Episcopal church. Gifts included apples, oranges, coffee, sugar, canned fruit and vegetables, bread, pies, turkeys, butter, tea, and other foods, plus private gifts from individuals like Mr. H. P. Trautwein. Hospital staff expressed gratitude and enjoyed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Episcopal
Berean Baptist Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
H. P. Trautwein
Opera House To Stage Weekly Vaudeville Series
Manager Byrne announced a weekly vaudeville program at the opera house this season featuring top national acts. Pauline Hall Marie Wainwright Frederick Warde Henry Lee Robert Halliday Minnie Seligman Ezra Kendall and others will appear, with clean performances guaranteed to entertain all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Bost
Pauline Hall
Marie Wainwright
Frederick Warde
Henry Lee
Robert Hallilard
Minnie Seligman
Ezra Kendall
Charles Leonard Fletcher
Mr. Litchfield
Dollie
Milton Noblin
Hon. 8 3S Jones Returns From Harrisburg With Daughter
The Hon. 8 3S Jones and his daughter Eleanor arrived home at 10 o'clock from Harrisburg. Jones said he had an excellent time and predicted Quay's victory, noting stalwarts had organized the house and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Eleanor
Harrisburg
Athy
Quay
House
Senate
Patterson Family Sells Interest in R. P. Patterson Firm
Meesra A L Patterson G M Patterson and L A Patterson have bought their late father R K P Patterson’s share in the wholesale grocery business R P Patterson and Son. The firm will operate henceforth as Kt P Patterson’s Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meesra
A. L. Patterson
G. M. Patterson
L. A. Patterson
RK. P. Patterson
Wich
R. P. Patterson
The People’s Exchange A Popular Clearing House
A historical classified notice from a Tribune office ad page describes a popular clearing house for buyers sellers and job seekers. It advertises rates one cent per word six inserts for five cents and free ads for situation wanted notices. It directs readers to lodge notices at the Burke building Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laron
Tribune
Burke Building
Curndale
Nurses' home urged to ease crowded Emergency hospital
An appeal urges a local philanthropist to endow and personally oversee a nurses' home near the Emergency hospital to relieve crowding. The writer notes private patients, nurses' rooms, and parlors are fully used and the project could cost about 1500 dollars, with action needed now.
Theatrical troupe eats at depot in twenty minutes
A Port Jervis to Pittston troupe bound for Pittston arrived by the Delaware and Hudson depot at 12 26 yesterday noon. With a 12 46 train time and no lunch, telegraphing Hotel American owner Williams sent Juncheon for a hot lunch. Sixteen actors crowded the depot as they ate in a brief burst of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Port Jervis
Pittston
Honesdale
Hotel American
Williams
Washington Camp No 200 Officers Elected for Next Term
At a regular meeting of Washington camp No 200 Patriotic Order Sons of America officers were elected for the next term. Installations are set for next Monday evening with President J M Stuck, Vice President C B Alexander, Master of Forms B E Durphy, Secretary F H Smith, Treasurer Paul Burton, Financial Secretary I A Colvin, Conductor Joe Watkins, Inspector Charles Cummings, Outside Guard O W Gardner, Trustee I Bedell, Delegate Paul Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriothe Order Sons of America
J. M. Stuck
Alexander
B. E. Durphy
F. H. Smith
Paul Burton
I. A. Colvin
Joe Watkins
Charles Cummings
O. W. Gardner
Funeral Benefit Association
Masonic and fraternal groups across Carbondale area noted
Carbondale lodge No. 249 Free and Accepted Masons and Rev Father Carew Branch No 349 Catholic Knights of America are listed alongside Recherche Dancing class Pioneer castle No 205 A O K M Carbondale lodge No 240 Knights of Pythias and Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Engineers afternoon activities a snapshot of local fraternal and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lodge
Father Carew Branch
Catholic Knights of America
Pioneer Castle
Knights of Pythias
Ladies’ Auxiliary Railroad
Newly Elected Officers to Be Installed at Veterans Camp Event
Tomorrow evening the Captain G. FE. Randolph camp No. 188 Sons of Veterans will install its newly elected officers followed by a smoker. All camp members and Sergeant William H. Davies post No. 187 Grand Army of the Republic are invited to attend. An enjoyable evening is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. FE. Randolph
Sons of Veterans
William H. Davies Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Social at Burke's hall drew large turnout
The event last evening in Burke's hall pleased attendees. Prime movers William Hots master Bert Collins and Joseph Wail ker organized a lively gathering for the community with strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke's Hall
Messrs
William Hotsmaster
Bert Collins
Joseph Wailker
Edith Buckland Becomes Bookkeeper At Carbondale Milling
Miss Edith Buckland has accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Carbondale Milling Company. The move adds stability to the firm’s accounting department as it handles increasing trade and local sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Buckland
The
Carbondale Milling Company
Town Visitors And Local Residents Highlight Social Moves
William Price ill at home on South Church Street. D Warren of Peckyville plans to visit relatives in town. Thomas McMynn of Philadelphia visiting relatives here. Mrs Ella Loomis of Scranton guest of Mr and Mrs B D Lathrop yesterday. Miss Dolly Jones and Miss Maude Depew of Union were visitors. Miss Margaret Cummings of New York is in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Price
South Church Street
FPF
D. Warren
Peckyville
Thomas McMynn
Philadelphia
Ella Loomis
Scranton
B. D. Lathrop
Dolly Jones
Maude Depew
Union
Margaret Cummings
New
Visitors and Home Notes From Wilkes-Barre Area
York visits his parents on the South Side. Mrs. Weston and Miss May of Honesdale guest at Mrs. C. T. Meaker. Henry Mang and Gomer Morgan visit their cousin Mr. Von Heusch berger of Honesdale. Miss Emma Carey from Scranton stays with Mrs. James Loftus on Seventh avenue. Miss Costello returns to Elmira after visiting Miss Mary O Connell. James H Campbell and Mrs. Morgan visitors at William Morgan's home. William G Rees at Stansbury's store takes vacation in Bethlehem. Walter Davis of Lenoxville to fill his place during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Costello
Elmira
N. Y
Mary O'Connell
Seventh Avenue
James H. Campbell
Carbondale
William Morgan
Wilkea-Barre Record
Willliam G. Rees
Stansbury
Bhenanitioah
Walter Davis
Lenoxville
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD FUNERALS AND EVENTS
The funeral of Mrs. Michael Reynolds of West Mayfield will be held this morning at Sacred Heart church with a high mass and Calvary cemetery interment. The remains of Mrs. Netterton will be brought from Wyoming for tomorrow’s funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. M. D. Fuller presiding. An Oswego NY dwarf performer entertained at the Methodist church with Prof Stevens’ orchestra. Hass hosted a class gathering on South Malin street to honor his gift chair. Caswatlon lodge True Tvorites, longtime group, nears disbandment with about 21 members and $1 480 in treasury. Local families celebrated New Year at home. Public schools reopen after Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reynolds
West Mayfield
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Mayfield
Netherton
W. R. Netherton
Wyoming
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. D. Fuller
Comfort
Oswego
N. Y
Prof
Stevens
V. Rt. Hass
South Malin Street
Hass
Caswatlon Lodge
Edward Wosser
Walter Prior
Elizabeth Prior
H. J. DeGraw
Samuel Prior
Thomas Solomon
Peekville
John Burke
Carbondale
Michael Welsh
Schenectady
Fifteenth Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Simons
In Ol yp hant Blakely Rance Simons and wife marked fifteen years of marriage with an evening gathering at their First street home. Rev David Spencer D D read an original poem and friends presented gifts. A late repast followed as guests included numerous local residents and visitors from nearby towns. A separate note mentions a Delaware and Hudson work crew staking a new narrow gauge coal route near Bird's Eye dam and forthcoming Eddy Creek colliery transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance Simons
First Street
Blakely
David Spencer
PF. Mitchell
F. A. Young
Terwilliger
T. W. Simpson
W. Himmelreich
John Barrett
D. I. Griffiths
F. P. Mitchell
Burgess
Haines
D. Evans
D. L. Berry
Long Johnson
R. E. Lowrie
Johnson
John White
Ellis Johnson
Albert Johnson
Charles Wilson
Bensie Johnson
Minnie Potter
Justus
14A Wilson
Scranton
Louie Reynolds
Forest City
Mary Davis
Lackawanms Street
Delaware and Hudson Company
Bird's- Eye Dam
Eddy Creek
Thomas Byrne
Tommy Shearer
Hotel Mahon
Father Mathew Opera House
Carbondale
Louis Glazier
Lackawanna Street
Ollie Murphy
New York
Mirson Jessle
Nina Brown
H. B. Matthewson
Otselic
N. Y
Rachel A. Evans
Rocklake
Nettle Mason
Wilkes-Barre
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day. The ad states No Cure No Pay and sets a price of 25 cents.
Forest and Stream Club Plans Banquet For Members
The Forest and Stream club members are arranging a banquet for its members. Mrs Edward Dougherty of Carbondale and two children are spending a period away from home while arranging travel and seating details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest and Stream Club
Edward Dougherty
Carbondale
New Year Celebrations Echo Through Town Streets
Plac-Guernsey Hall hosts a gathering with Mrs. Lloyd of Matin atree. Wilson Fire company calls a special meeting this evening. The town rang in the twentieth century with noisy gongs bells and cannons as children with pistols and guns joined the din. Watch night services were held at all churches.
Saturday Meeting Highlights Clerical Club Activities
The Shakespearean Literature and Educational club held a successful meeting at Sweeney's hall last Saturday evening. Officers were temporarily elected and at the next meeting, to be held at the same place next Saturday evening, the officers will be made permanent. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespearean Literature and Educational Club
Sweeney's Hall
Sane Place
P. F. Godfrey
Grand Central
Mary Ellen Curran
Hyde Park
Depot Street
Third Street
James Mullen
John Sweeney
National Hotel
J. M. Smoulter
Rock Lake
W. A. Philan
Seranton
Pee
Margaret Godfrey
Scranton
P. PF. Godfrey
Thoms Woolas
Michael Gallagher
St. James Hall
William Lynott
Miawee Ella
Linale McGirl
Olyphant
Archbald
James Lawler and Son
H. V
Jules Hamborasky
Local Miners and Town News Update
Frank Hughes improves slowly after being jammed between oars in the mine. Mrs. John Thornton suffers typhoid fever at home. Reverend H Green absent. services at the brick Methodist Episcopal church will be conducted by Mr Thomas Martin next Sunday. William Belles, also with typhoid fever, moved to Beranton hospital. Mrs. Roberts of Jermyn visiting sister Mrs. George Fletcher. A runaway near Lackawanna station as a horse owned by David Fieldman bolted into a telephone pole, overturning the wagon and injuring occupants slightly. C W Brodhead of Montrose...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hughes
John Thornton
H. Green
Brick Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Martin
William Belles
Beranton Hospital
Roberts
Jermyn
George Fletcher
Lackawanna Station
David Fieldman
C. W. Brodhead
Montrose
War on his way to Williamsport and family ties
A brief note records a boy en route to Williamsport calling on his parents in their home, while H L Edsall and Walter Naylor visit relatives and begin housekeeping in Griffith Richards' house. The Robinson family mourns a four year old who died of diphtheria, and their other two children remain seriously ill. Mrs. Thomas Playforth of Dickson visits her sister Mrs. William Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
H. L. Edsall
Weat
Pittston
Walter Naylor
Griffith Richards
Robert Robinson
Thomas Playforth
Dickson
William Walker
Funeral services held for Miss Sarah Harris at Griffiths home
The remains of Miss Sarah Harris were mourned yesterday at 2 30 pm in the Griffiths home with Rev. Dr. H H Harris officiating. Floral offerings from the Renardsilt factory employees and Griffiths family adorned the scene as the Calvary Baptist quartet sang. Interment was in Forest Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Harris
David P. Griffiths
H. H. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Employes
Renard Silt
Griffiths
Calvary Baptist Quartette
Forest Mome
Mame Griffithe
Della Davis
Hattie Palmer
Emma Currie
Mary Jenkins
Annie Powell
John W. ‘Thomas
Thomas Jones
Henry Willames
Thomas Davis
William Rogers
Titun Evans
Panera
Kk. J. Davis
German Beneficial Society
Weber
Frice
Annie and
Mary Scherer
Union Street
Annie
Mary Ocherey
Lizgie Davis
Ella Pretaold
Linvile Price
Minnie Baker
Mesers
Michael String
William Davies
William Williams
James Inglis
Fred Wilson
Jacob Gimball
Andrew Bressy
Jacob Scherer
Anthony Behultels
Benjamin Davis
William Allen
Kingston
John EB. Davis
North Taylor
John R. Price
Glen Falls
N.Y
DP. C. Edwards
Pittabureg
Henry Ayres
Dickson City
Taylorville Lodge
Knights of Pythias
John Reynolds
Jenkin Harris
Scranton
Barah Harris
Hessie Powells
Wheatscrayton
Edward Watesh
Relatives Welcomed in Plymouth Visit Notes
Children spent yesterday as the sheep of relatives in Plymouth. Miss Ella Petzold of Hyde Park was the guest of friends here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Flobert Inglis of Yatesville visited relatives here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Ella Petzold
Hyde Bark
Flobertt Inglis
Yatesville
Avoca Societies Plan Meeting Amid Local News
The Sons of Temperance will meet all officers Thursday evening. Local residents report new homes in Avoca and family updates. Several residents suffer health and injury notes with ongoing recoveries and a church officers slate announced.
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Burke
E.L. Hatfield
Liberty
Bull
Lucy
Carbondale, Pa
Ward
Alderman Jones
the People's Exchange
Nurses’ Home
Jermyn and Mayfield
Peckville
Guernsey
W. Guernsey
Pennsylvania
Ible
Plac-Guernsey
Washington Avenue
J. W. Guernsey, Proprietor
Old Forge
Taylor
Samter
Beauty
Bellavi
Ores
McGarnh & Thrists
Lackawanna Ave
Boon, Pe
FGS
California
Fa FG Syrup Co
G.F. Therm
Avoca
Sons of Temperance
James O'Boyle
Main Street
Edmund Bennett
North End
Cc. F. Druffner
George
Willport
Edward Re
New Yards
George Pointer
M. EB
Regina Dommermuthnd
Charles
Bhelton
Conn
M. Fk. Church
Ing
E. ¢. Kellum
J. W. Gay
H. M. Steever
Hosking
Mise Mabel Hines
Epworth League
Ray Smith
H. M. Ater. Ver
J. W Gay
N. E. Hosking
Myrtle Smith
Mabel Hines
Jennie Keith
KE. C. Kellum
Iave
Jave
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