Carbondale Republicans nominate officers after convention
The Carbondale Republican convention in Burke's hall nominated a mayoral candidate A M Alexander and treasurer Louis Gramer by acclamation with J M Stewart for controller also by acclamation. The meeting chose Hon S Jones as chairman and George Evans and Eugene Thudson as secretaries, urging party harmony for a solid February front. Four ballots were needed to nominate assessors with Campbell winning 19 to 11 over Wedeman after a late switch. other ward offices and staff appointments were listed along with local updates.
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Republican Party of
Carbondale
Burke's Hall
A. M. Alexander
Louis Gramer
J. M. Stewart
Onetroller
Frank Smith
George Ivans
Hon
S. Jones
George Evans
Eugene Thudson
Jones
Angus Cameron
Robert Campbell
Thomas Scott
William Bate
John Wedeman
Bate
Scott
Cameron
Campbell
Wedeman
Henry Tecker
Stewart
Crawford County
Changes in Repertoire at Grand Theatre This Week
The Grand Theatre grants requests to switch shows. Mikado moves to Wednesday evening, Bohemian Girl shifts to Thursday night. Week schedule: Wednesday matinee Paul Jones, Wednesday night The Mikado, Thursday matinee Maritana, Thursday night The Bohemian Girl, Friday matinee Girafle Giroeffe, Friday night H M S Pinafore and Cavalleria Rusticana, Saturday matinee Two Vagabonds, Saturday night Said Pasha.
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The
Grand
Paul Jones
Girafle Giroeffe
Pasha
Wreck at No 1 Mine Delays Delaware and Hudson Train
A loaded trip at Delaware and Hudson No 1 mine broke its connecting link while ascending from the old slope near a new horse shoe. The rear six cars plunged down the slope tearing up tracks and shattering the cars. The collision halted operations for over two hours.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Walter Lee Dies of Typhoid After Peritonitis
Walter son of D W W Lee of Belmont street after four weeks convalescing from typhoid fever succumbs to peritonitis Monday morning in a serious condition. He is twenty years old.
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Walter
D. W W. Lee
Belmont Street
Sis
Local Notes Of Moves And School Figures
Miss Verna Biglow resumes high school studies after visiting parents. Mr and Mrs Patrick Duffy travel to Scranton for illness in Walter Gorman. A Ty Mitchell departs for Camp MacKenzie. Miss Lulu Tyron accepts work in Foster gallery. Olive Leaflodge rooms improved by painting. The Baker family of Scranton considers rooms at Hotel Anthracite. Bank directors and officers reelected. Miss Louige Pendleton returns to Stonington Conn. Miss Sarah Fowler now teaches in Nanticoke. Amaranth Social Club to host event on South Main. Sunday school statistics for 1898 include officers 12 teachers 31 scholars 803 total attendance 252 average. visitors 29 new scholars 141 offerings 42.10.
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Verna Biglow
Patrick Duffy
Scranton
Walter Gorman
A. Ty
Mitchell
Camp MacKenzie
Lulu Tyron
Foster's
Olive Leaflodge
Odd Fellowe
Louige Pendleton
Stonington, Conn
Sarah Fowler
Nanticoke
Amaranth
South Main Street
W. J. Ople
Publisher credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for grippe relief
Mr James A Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas recounts two grippe episodes. He says the second attack was milder thanks to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and notes he was in bed six hours after symptoms began. He adds the remedy is sold by Matthews Bros and all druggists.
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James A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
Gale
Matthews Bros
Second ward Republicans caucus to nominate local officials
Republicans of the Second ward plan a caucus at Enterprise hall Friday January 14 at 8 pm to nominate a school director councilman judge of election inspector of election and constable with W. & Bad ger and F. Solomon on the vigilance committee. A North league meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers for the year with President Miss Jannie.
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Enterprise Hall
W. & Badger
F. Solomon
Mpnorth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Mise Jannie
Taylor News Emblem and Knights of Pythias Gather in Van Horn’s Hall
Emblem division No. 67 Sons of Temperance installed officers at a Monday session in Van Horn’s hall with Post Officer Isaac Davis performing the ceremonies. Taylorville lodge No. 462 Knights of Pythias to meet in Reese’s hall. a grand social is planned for pay night January 12 at Welsh Congregational church.
Thieves Steal Chickens Turkeys as Alarm Systems Fail
Chicken thieves strike repeatedly in the borough. A Sunday raid at F C Hurd’s Academy street market nets 33 chickens and 6 turkeys, about 59 dollars loss over two visits. Coops were wired with alarms and guns set to fire, but alarms failed and guns were stolen. authorities report no captures in two years.
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F. c. Hurd
Academy Street
First Ward
Crawford County
Will W. Watkins
Thomas L. Glover
Moscow
B.A. Glover
Frank Pickering
Third Ward
Columbus Martman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clive
Urippe Warning Promotes Strength to Fight Disease
A health warning urges readers to build strength to resist disease and germs. It notes that a weakened body struggles against illness and suggests taking steps to fortify health.
Scott's Emulsion Advocated for Health and Cough
Ad copy promotes Scott's Emulsion as preventive for weak blood and nerves, claiming it lifts low mood after an attack and cures a tickling cough. The ad states a price of 1.00 and emphasizes strength and stamina from the product.
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Scott
Rare vocal instrumental concert thrills lovers of music
In February 22, a rare treat arrives for fans of vocal and instrumental music. The event promises a refined program blending voices with instruments, highlighting skilled performers and intricate arrangements.
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Ing
Local Social Notes Round Up Of Town People
Mrs W F Clements returned home from New York last week. Mrs W W Lathrope of Scranton visits her aunt Mrs O Fi Vaughn. David Allen of Windsor, formerly here, spends days with WW A Depew. Mr and Mrs John Teyman and daughter Myrel visit friends in New York. George DeWitt is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs B Wy Pasten visits her parents at Hamilton. Miss Mamie Hinds of Moosic visits Miss Florence Cannon. Dr A F E Glover confined with the grip. Funeral of James Mabon from St Catherine church. Mrs Idezle Weed of Scranton visiting relatives. Miss Noellle Hollister returns from New York City for the holidays. Special meetings begin in Methodist church Sunday night. Miss Donovan of Scranton entertained by Mrs J Gier. Thomas Smith home from Baltimore and Landes County. W W H Shain spends week in the Electric City and enters Lackawanna School on Monday. Mrs Fannie Brown confined with a sprained ankle. Mrs Sherp leads with the grip at the home of her daughter Mrs F D Webster of Daleville. Fred Shaw begins studies at Scranton Business College on Monday.
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W. F. Clements
New York
W. W. Lathrope
Scranton
O. Fi. Vaughn
David Allen
Windsor
WW. A. Depew
John Teyman
Myrel
George DeWitt
B. Wy. Pasten
Hamlinton
Mamie Hinds
Moosic
Florence Cannon
A. FE. Glover
James Mabon
Lackawanna Hospital
St. Catherine's Church
R. Hy
Walsh
Idezle Weed
Noellle Hollister
New York City
Local Obituaries and Social Notices Roundup
Mr M D L Keene dies after long illness with funeral at his home today at 11. Mrs Byron Backinetaim recovers from grip. Fred Mitchell and wife attend brother Sir Mitchells funeral at Dunmore yesterday. Rumor T E Care and Son sold property to Gas and Water company. H J Stanton ill with cold. Bessie Buckingham to perform at Miss Hollister's concert this month. Will Stevens and Miss Yeager visit Inez Blessing. I J Carr of Scranton visits Dr Knedler. Rev C A Spaulding unable to preach due to cold. Baptist meetings held nightly last week but suspended because of sickness.
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M.D. L. Keene
Byron Backinetaim
Fred Mitchell
Sir Mitchell
Dunmore
T. E. Care and Son
The
Gas and Water Company
H. J. Stanton
Bessie Buckingham
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Notes From Plymouth
Miss Olive Reed visits Plymouth with friends. The Eric church Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Andrew Alden’s home. The Ladies Home Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Wickheiser’s home. Funeral services for Mars Walker, age two, were held Sunday. interment in Marey cemetery.
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Olive Reed
Plymouth
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eric Church
Andrew Alden
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Wickheiser
Mars
William Walker
Marey Cemetery
Local social notes and agency gatherings in Forest City area
Farne resident George Cramer visits Forest City. Mr and Mrs Michael Cawley travel to Archbald and Carbondale. Republican county committee meets at Montrose with leaders Truman C Manger and De F Lee Grander present. Licenses remain as last year. new applications delayed two weeks with depositions to be read in court. Sanford Burns of Herrick township visits Forest City. Local organizations announce officers: Young Men’s Institute led by John P Murray and others. Catholic Mutual Benefit Association officers named with John McDonald as secretary and Peter Gillespie as treasurer. On Saturday morning a middle aged man named John Onslauer was involved.
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George Cramer
Farne
Wayne County
Forest City
Michael Cawley
Archbald
Carbondale
Truman C. Manger
de Flee Grander
Republican County Committee
Montrose
Sanford Burns
Herrick Township
Young Men's Institute
John P. Murray
Harry Teague
Frank Brennan
Frank Doud
J. J. Hullah
Thomas P. McCormick
James Fives
M. J. Connolly
Philip Maloy
Miner Injured at Clifford Colliery After Falling Coal
An employee at Clifford colliery was severely injured when a coal slab fell from a trestle forty to fifty feet above the road and struck him on the head. He was taken to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale, where reports of death proved unfounded and his condition was described as not dangerous.
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Clifford
Carbondale
Forest City
Pittston Notes On Local News And Incidents
Residents area near the old sand banks report entrenched complaints about orgies and fights in two port buildings housing Italians and African reps. The piece covers local figures shifting jobs, library moves, a fatal mine blast, a sleigh accident, temperance meeting results, theater night life, and business openings.
Happiness vs Misery and Dr Charcot Tonite Togiels
Promises relief from debauchery and melancholy through Pars itian remedies. Claims to destroy appetite for alcoholic beverages and restore health but provides only a pamphlet and no medical evidence. Sent to readers by Wm. G. Clark of Scranton Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Charcots
Wm. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton
January term trials listed for common pleas court
The January term trials include Morgan versus Kern and Harding versus Wy. All house, Farmers Bank of Springville versus J. H. Lyman, Wheeler estate against Potter, and Trow bridge against Adams with subpoenas returnable Monday at 2 p m. The New Age notes a settled horse case in which a $1000 note was paid to attorneys, while local residents Archie Betts Berge Little Miss Evylyn Sickler and Mrs N G Graham are reported in town. A Republican committee call for January 21 seeks a new county chairman.
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Common Pleas Court
M. J. Morgan
Charles Kern
Isaac
Henry Harding
F. Wy. Allhouse
Farmers’ Bank of
Springville
J. H. Lyman
Wheeler Estate
L. M. Potter
John Trowbridge
S.A. Adams
Horee
N. Y
Wyoming
N. W
Supreme Court
Lowr Court
Archie Betts
Tunkhannock
Nicholson
Berge Little
Scranton
Evylyn Sickler
Paul Billings and Company
Binghamton
N. G. Graham
Rice
James Bunnell
Flo. Bunnell
Nelson
J, Bunnell
Nueell Hill
Jordan
Republican County Committee
Peruna praised by Sisters of Saint Francis for influenza relief
A Columbus Ohio doctor praises Pe-ru-na as a remedy for influenza and related ailments. The Sisters of Saint Francis at St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum in Charleston West Virginia endorse its tonic and cure reputation. Dr Hartman credited with pioneering Peruna and a free book offer is noted.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hartman
United States
Peserusia Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
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Alexander
Mdgerton
Oscar C. Smith
Winter's Hall
Dimock
Bacon Street
Alfred
C. FB. Helmes
Rushbrook Street
Walter Lee
Lae
Grippe
Jermyn
Taylor News
Sons of Temperance
van Horn
Isaac Davis
Worthy
Olwen Howells
Lydia Hoskins
William J. Thomas
Teahe Davis
Edward Dpd
Davie
William J. Hoskins
Bayard T. Griffiths
Thomas L. Jones
Mire
Joseph Davis
Avile
Forest City Yeaterday
William J. Powell
Thomas H. Griffiths
W. B. Owens
Obadiah Day
George Hatfield
William Herbert
South Scranton
David Bowen
J. EB. Davin
Tale Griffiths
Ligzie Morgans
Ada
Reese Williams
Taylor, Pyne
Taylor Choir
George Taylor
Hattie Evans
Pittston
Charles Evans
North Main Street
Michael McDonald
Main Street
Peckville
la Urippe
Elmhurst
Old Forge
Pittston News
Africa
J. Harry Dryden
Altoona
Ar. Bryden
A. A. Bryden
Miners’ Bank
Thomie Waddell
A. B. Brown
Waddell
Susquehanna Avenue
Patrick Gallagher
Oregon
Allenwod
Colorado
William Gerrity
Omaha
James Grier
Butler
Shearer
Arthur Bullard
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Broad Street Methodist
Judge Cool
West Side
Perry Noll
Brune
Piper Manley
John O'Troyle
No. 9
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Searle Street
Alovelus Society
Bhatt Kee Fund
Robert Leighton
James Corcoran
Pocono Mountains
Hugh Hughes
Hughes Brewing Com
Pany
Wyoming Avenue
Hughes
Firemen'’S Relief Association
Niagara Engine Company
National Bane
Theodore Strong
Thomas Ford
C. T M. Foster
W. L. Watson
Dively
Eagle Hotel
Snyder
Lelmonicoa
W. H. Sanger
Woo
Erie Medical Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Optim
Ferrett
Ava Pearl T
Hercules
Warren Ehret Co
Washington Avenue
Dickson M'f’g C
Sornton
Wilkes-Barre, la
Ocg
Boranion, Pa
Sisters OF ST. Francis
St. Vincent's Sorpitan Asylum
Mast Mann
Con
Rose Ave
G. W. Atkinson
ST. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
East Main ST
Columbus, Otio
Gov Ela OI Atkinson
Scranton, PA
Rushdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Flevtria
Muse Ao
Repauno Chemical Go
Uxtures
Pilsner
WAU
Scroniat
Mount Pleasant Coal
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Tribune
Italy
Dorsoung
Koujat
Ajax Remedy, CO
Siptarnertts Fersale
Scraoten
Oe Matthews Bros
H. C. Banderren
Peal
John H. Phelps
Pharmacie
Yomi Gane
Wroming Avenue
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