Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Fire Scene and Fire Dept
A fire damaged the front parlor of Arthur Spencer's new North Blakely Street double dwelling. firefighters from Neptune and Independence stations, plus local teams, contained the blaze. The Dunmore borough council funded a stronger fire department last year, aiming to lower insurance rates and improve protection for nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Ette
Ste Olock
Arthur Spencer
Makoly Street
Frank Saunders
Hausners’ Siile
Wee
Neptune
Domine
Permament
ALD
FM Spenwe
John EB. Smith
Anthreite
Art Mae Mo Tip Pordue
Dunmere
Borwuch Council
Hnd
Fire Department
Giwa
Averconi
Abatement Needed on South Blakely Street By Key Stone Brewery
A hydrant near the sidewalk on South Blakely Street by the Key Stone brewery leaks water all night. The water floods the walk as if to form a skating rink and endangers pedestrians. An elderly man recently slipped and fell here. the spot has been previously reported to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely Street
Keystone Brewery
Apple Street Youth Party Ends After Late Games
William Brady of Apple Street hosts a gathering with many young friends until a late hour. Attendees include Willie Ture, Annie Williams, Ada Webber, Stewart, Mary Armstrong, Grace Wirver, Minnie Lee, Eve ospengenbure, Monihs Strong and others, with refreshments served after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brady
Apple Street
Misser
Willie Ture
Annie Williams
Ada Webber
Mateure, Stewart
Mary Armstrong
Grace Wirver
Minnie Lee
A. Anninet
Eve Ospengenbure
Monihs Strong
Pectvilles
Fred Sheber
Meswen
Wilda Aukiin
Cheargs Tulse
Mward Miner
Willian Colther
Anmidrow Colther
Fred Shuig
Willam Stun
Patrick Derige
Aichner Monahun
Edward Harner
Firemen Fall Fair Ends With Scholarship Contest
Last night the fall fair drew full attendance as doors stayed open until closing. A scholarship contest among Prank Mogart Patrick W GUL Lawrence Penetarh and Harry Masters crowned Mogart winner with 68 votes. remaining totals listed for each candidate. Proceeds totaled $629.63 with items auctioned including a water gel and a rocking chair. Organizers will extend the fair for three nights after the Pennsylvania payday with further auctions for a bicycle and $50 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank T Mogart
Patrick W. Gul Lawrence Penetarh
Harry Masters
Hogart
Masters
Poneturh
Gil
Timothy Wohind
Anthony Hurwerty
Borart
Hadley van Damm
John Wan Horn
Pendarh
James Scanlon
Thos
Hughes
Thomas Carney
Roger Ohorm
William W Hastings
Pennsylvania
Local Social Roundup Notes from area residents
Howard Pethrick of Jermyn spent the day in town with friends. James O Hara of Pine Street returned home after weeks with Wilkes Barre friends. Mr and Mrs John Carney of Carbondale visited on Franklin Street. Nellie Van Bergan of Peekville returned home after weeks with Dunmore friends. Helen Benjamin of Hallsteadville visits sister Bessie on South Blakely Street. Mrs Thomas Stewart of East Drinker and Apple streets is home sick with grip. The National Drum Corps attended the sixth annual ball of in town society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pethrick
Jermyn
James O'Hara
Pine Street
John Carney
Carbondale
Franklin Street
Nellie van Bergan
Peekville
Dunmore
Helen Benjamin
Hallseverville
Bessie
P. O. 8 of A drum corps South Side event
The P. O. 8 of A drum corps No. 400 on the South Side performed last evening in a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Drum Corps
Draw Ends Twenty Round Bout Between Zeigler and Matthews
In New York on January 2 the Greenwood Athletic Club hosted a crowded Brooklyn boxing show. The main event, a twenty round catchweight at welterweight, pitted Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia against Matty Matthews of New York. Both fighters gave a fast, skillful display, trading heavy blows and precise counters. Near the seventeenth round Matthews staggered Zeigler with a left hook, but referee Ramo Austin could not decide a winner, declaring the bout a draw, much to the crowd’s approval.
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New York
Greenwood Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Betwe Owen Zeiger
Philadelphia
Matty Matthews
Matthews
Zeigler
Matty
Matthewe
Zeleler
Mann
Zelelter
Phiadelphian
Ramo
Austin
Rival Syndicates Move To Take Cuba Railroads
Several rival bands vie to buy Cuba's rail lines, led by a Widener Elkins syndicate and backed by the Minois Steel interests. Targets include the Matanzas to Cienfuegos route, the Caibarion to Porto Principe line, and the Western railroad from Huyank to Pinar Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiranit
Cuba
Kinglist
Tnitud
Pivann
Regla
Matungas
Cardenas
Bank of Commerce of
Havana
Regia Stear
Widener and Elkins
Philaelphhia G. BP. VM. Survey
WC. Whitney
Mint reports record coinage for 1891 in Philadelphia
The 1891 coinage output at the Philadelphia mint was the largest since 1889, totaling 27,004,402 dollars. Gold coinage included 170,470 double eagles and 812,197 eagles, with silver and minor coins adding to the grand sum. Additional orders for government coins and future production are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jon
United States Mint
Government of Sin Demings
Freezing Weather Grips Honesdale Amid Coldest Spell
Monday morning 23 degrees below zero froze many water pipes as the town clock remained on duty and the 2 o'clock reading marked the coldest weather in years. Notables depart or visit, including Wesley Gardner joining Finch Manufacturing in Scranton and Rev. J. F. Bone attending a funeral in Waymart. The Canadian Endeavor course resumes Friday with Frank Wiley Grand Concert Co. in the Opera House. The Carbondale mail arrives by private conveyance and trains run late on the gravity railroad. The week of prayer is observed by the Presbyterian church next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honeydale
Wesley Gardner
L. O. Rose
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Scranton
Finch Manufacturing Company
Gardner
Honesdale
Mra. Parker
Patemon
N. J
Caithe Weston
Frank Wilexele Grand Cancert Company
Opera House
Harry Grever
Brodie
Wilkes-Barre
Grittin
Gretter
J. FE. Bone
South Canian O Wernday
Prentizs
Waymart
Osleck Tribe
Ted Men Wall
Washington
Carbondale
Presbyterian
Mr. Whalen
Bantioe Church
Lives
Presbyterian Church
W.W. Wood
Florence Wood
Harry
Order on Discharge of Men At Camp Munckensle
Directs the Company Commander to investigate the facts surrounding men seeking army discharge. Many married soldiers claim family needs and delays in discharges, while officers at Camp Munckensle and Camp Meade face scrutiny over processed applications. A formal muster was held despite rain, with routine inspections suspended and several soldiers noted for sickness, absence, or furlough.
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Young
Sumner
Scranton Tribune
Camp Munckensle
Augusta
Camp Meade
Thirteenth
Headauarter
Second Army Corps
Camp Muackenaie
Ter
Wircilar
Hia dl- Vivien
Wil
Owl
John A. Harman
B. M. Young
S. Sumner
Bon Air Hotel
Summerville
Coursen
Wood
Fellows
Gunster
Mattes
Stahl
Pr. Blanchard
Kambeck
Gillman
D. Derman
A. Robling
Huff
Mra. Uuff
Keith
A. Inelis
Foo
Freeman
Barey M. Tour Sen
Lattimer Freese
Mintor Fellows
Walter I
William 8. Gould
Burkhouse
Pleasant evening at Augusta for Thirteenth members
The Thirteenth gathered at a Augusta home with Captain Robling and musicians Evans Gill McCreary Upeterrove Rice and Lynett among attendees. Private Lewis A. Muguenin returned to camp after illness while visiting relatives in Waynes county. Corporal Robert Armstrong improves from a leg sprain as Richard J. Bourke is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Robling
Evans
Gill
McCreary
Upeterrove
Rice
Lynett
Lewis A. Muguenin
Parente
South Sterling
Waynes County
Tie Je
Robert Armstrong
Richard J. Bourke
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Barid
Dunmore Borough
Dancerous
Builurise Party
Owen Zeigler
Widener
Elkins
Santa Claus
Llewellyn
Meinzer
Rozelle
Miles
Beckman
Redmond
Edward Thomas
Richard Jones
Brigade
John Everhart
John M. Thro
Sheriff O'Connor
Paul Duphe
Chaler
Coruna Soar
V.golltam
Oak P.O
Aguout
Porter Dave
Ato Provent
T Ohare
Mercereau & Connell
Eclise'se” Watches
GUE Sew
Wyoming Avenue
Coal Exchange
Conrad
Teetgenances
Third National Bank
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Molmes
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Tabourettes
Dar
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Gang Sawed
Aardwood Lumber
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Mina
Potter County
Pason Coudersport
Beendit Trade
Eastman Kodak Co
Veay i & Oket
Modiet Ia
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Pilsner
Repauno Chemical Co
Extractives
Wind St
Chas. B. Scott
Pranklin Ave
Florey & Brooks
Washington Av
Court House
Tribune
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka Ave
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