Carbondale Trains Fatal Collision Ends Laborer’s Life
John Malia of Pike street was killed near Duffy's field when struck by a Delaware and Hudson train while returning home from Powderly colliery. He was a longtime mine carpenter, Irish-born, about fifty, living alone near the Lockout. Coroner to investigate. Mayfield man Thomas McGouldrick ill, and local Mrs Shields and Miss Hills noted in community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malia
Pike Street
Delaware and Hudson
Duffy's Field
Mr. Malla
Powderly
Malia
Patrick Newcomb
Ireland
Roberts
Locomotive Falls Into Pit at Anthracite Park Yard
Delaware and Judson engine 24 broke through rails over a hopper pit in the upper yard at Anthracite park. The pit serves the new coal storage plant. The rails spanned the pit without a bridge yet built. engineer Hubbard unaware, the locomotive traversed the section and the tender dropped into the pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Judson
Anthracite Park
Hubbard
Local and Personal News Highlights
Postmaster Thomas paid Scranton a visit yesterday. Dr D L Bailey was in Peckville on professional business yesterday. Alexander Kennedy attended the Railway Conductors convention at Hornellsville. Mrs Maurice Church, called to Scranton by her sister’s illness, returned home yesterday. Mrs J F Wheeler returned from Scranton. Thomas Campbell returned from the Norris town firemen’s convention. Mrs Charles McMullen called to Honesdale for her mother’s illness. The remains of Charles Banker of Belmont street were interred yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Scranton
D. L. Bailey
Peckville
Alexander Kennedy
Hornellsville
Maurice Church
Seranton
J. F. Wheeler
Thomas Campbell
Norristown
Charles McMullen
Honesdale
Charles Banker
Belmont Street
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Health Benefit
An old promotional snippet urges self preservation as a key reason to take Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills at first signs of impure blood. It promises rich red blood and good health and notes the pills do not gripe, with a general call to druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Jermyn and Mayfield Election Speculation Grows
As election approaches speculation swirls over candidates for senior directors in Jermyn and Mayfield. In Second ward Thomas Prynn Walter Baker and George Blake are discussed with Blake urged to run again. Rumors place J D Stocker and Dr S D Davis seeking burgess. Cemetery Association reelects George Cudlin secretary Dr S D Davis treasurer Thomas M Griffiths superintendent George Blake. Franklin Literary Society to meet with music essays debate on the Civil War. Mrs George Dunn of Scranton recovering from a severe illness. Mrs Samuel Penny seriously ill. William Varcoe and family mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scnior
Butt
Thomas Prynn
Walter Baker
George Blake
Enterprise Hall
J. D. Stocker
D. Davis
Burgess
The
Cemetery Association
George Cudlin
Thomas M. Griffiths
Franklin Literary Society
George Dunn
Scranton
Mrs. Morgan
Main Street
Samuel Penny
Fifth Street
William Varcoe
Election of officers at Taylor Ladies' camp meeting
The Ladies' camp No 123 Patriotic Order True Americans elected officers led by Past president William Jenkins and president Carrie Beemer with several vice presidents secretaries and conductors. An installation is set for January 23 and voters will decide on a borough school indebtedness increase of 29000 for a new high school next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order
True Americans
William Jenkins
Carrie Beemer
Evra Gaul
Sarah Jones
Harry Sweet
Mary Jones
Harry Culp
Charles Atkins
William 8. Nyhart
Mary J. Lloyd
Ellen Lloyd
James
Plymouth
James Morris
Grove Street
Taylor Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Annie Morgan
Olyphant
Mary A. Scrivens
Union Street
Evangelist Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Edith Decker
Foreman
Giles Decker
North Scranton
Adam Stegner
Wilson Fire company elects officers for coming year
At a Tuesday meeting the Wilson Fire company elected officers including Foreman W J Broad first assistant John Day and president N H Johnson as well as vice presidents W H Walker and R Benjamin Prosser recording secretary F W Swingle and treasurer W Th Stevens. Norma Peters funeral set for 1 pm at home. eight Epworth league pallbearers attended a Georgetown funeral yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Fire Company
W. J. Broad
John Day
William Vandervort
N. H. Johnson
W. HH. Walker
R Benjamin Prosser
F. W. Swingle
KR. C. Lintern
W. Th. Stevens
Henry Purdy
James W. Smith
Homer English
William Vaughn
W. Newton
FE. W. Swingle
Norma
Frank Peters
M. H. Root
J.C Taylor
George FP. Pible
Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism Praised by User
A user from Alpharetta Georgia reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved rheumatism after other medicines and a doctor failed. The claim notes one application relieves pain and claims thousands have been cured, with Matthews Brothers as wholesalers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciatica
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Matthews Brothers
Catholic Men's Benevolent Association Meeting Report
At a meeting of the Catholic Men's Benevolent Association held in their hall members discussed charity drives and upcoming events. Officials urged renewed efforts to assist local families and pledged support for community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Men's Benevolent Association
Vinol Promises Strength Back Through Cod Liver Oil Tonic
An advertisement urges readers to use Vinol to restore strength and vitality. It cites Mrs. T. I. Boyle of West Newton Mass who reports improved health after one bottle. The copy touts Vinol as a delicious tonic with cod liver oil ingredients that aids digestion and appetite and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. I. Boyle
Chestnut St
West Newton
Mass
Local Fraternal Officers Named and Wedding at St Patrick
The Father Mathew hall installed officers for the year including President James M. McLaughlin and Treasurer Rh. N. Kennedy. Miss Mamie Burke and John O Boyle wed at St Patrick's church with Rev P J Murphy presiding. A reception followed at the bride's home and couples planned to reside on Grassy street. May Evans ill on Lackawanna street. Funeral of John Davis set for 2 pm from Lackawanna street to Hyde Park cemetery. The board of trade met with interest in a new local industry. Democratic primaries yielded results across wards with margins favoring Manning for burgess and Cummings for justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Boyle
Grassy Street
May Evans
Lackawanna Street
John Davis
Washburn Street
Hyde Park
C. M
Gillnsky
Lally
Burgess
Blochberger
Manning
Durgess
Justice of the Peace
Cummings
McNulty
Bell
O'Connor
The Borrows of Satan return engagement at Lyceum
The Lyceum theater hosted a full house for The Borrows of Satan with praised lead Charles Kent as Prince Lucio Rimanes and Miss Emily Dodd for emotional performance. The Maude Hillman company appears at Academy of Music with East Lynne and Shaft No 2 this afternoon and Guilty Without Crime Friday. Tuxedo club to begin a return engagement at the Gaiety this afternoon with new specialties added since last visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frohman
Lyceum
Lyman B. Glover
Times-Herald
Chicago
Columbia Theater
Borrows of Satan
Charles Kent
Prince Lucio Rimanes
Emily Dodd
Marie Curtis
Mavis Clare
Academy of Muele
Maude Hillman Company
Eaat Lynne
Tuxedo Club
Gaiety
Annual stockholders meeting for Enterprise Power Mfg Co
The Enterprise Power Manufacturing Company to hold its annual meeting January 1th 19 at 2 30 p m at the Way office Scranton Pa for director election and other business. No stock transfers for ten days prior. P Kingsbury secretary. Scavenger Briggs cleans privy vaults and odor control products offered at local stores North Main Ave Fickes drugstore Adam yon Mulberry corner telephonée noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Power Manufacturing Company
Comway
Scranton
P. Kingsbury
A. B. Briggs
A. E. Nhigoa
North Main Avenue
Ficke
Mulberry
Hawley Electric Light and Power stockholders meet in Scranton
Stockholders of the Hawley Electric Light and Power Company will gather at the company office in Scranton Pa Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock January 2010 for election of officers and other business. Mark K. Edgar secretary. Weston Mill Company annual meeting set for January 1 10 at 4 o'clock at the First National Bank A. W. Dickson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley Electric Light and Power Company
Scranton
Mark K. Edgar
Weston Mill Company
Piret National Bank
A. W. Dickson
Notich
Bpring Brook Water Company
Board of ‘Trade
Beranton
Attend& m
Walking
Dalton Socials Mark New Year With Mrs Bailey
Miss Gardner assisted by Mrs Charles Hice entertained many young people from this place and Scranton on New Year s night in honor of Mrs Samuel Bailey who had just returned from her wedding trip. Dr Arthur G Leacock returns to duties tomorrow at Exeter N Y also Messrs Morris and Carol Dean. The noon train is no longer stopping annoyingly for our Lowna folks. Miss Helen Santee attended the Syracuse Glee clubs concert at Kingston last Wednesday. Polly Ralph and her sister Mrs Mahoney returned last Saturday from a visit among friends in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Polly Ralph
Mrs Mahoney
New York
The Gay Masqueraders Carnival At The Academy Of Music
A local season preview notes the Gay Masqueraders presenting “A Day at the Hotel Waldorf” and “The Philippines” with a cast including Carlos and Vouletti from Mexico City, Swift and Huber, a singing dog “Bloated,” Miss Bessie Slanton, and a comedy trio. The show runs the first three days next week at the Academy of Music along with lavish costumes and new effects. Also included is a short business notice about Hall's Catarrh Cure with a sworn affidavit by Frank J. Cheney & Co. and a notary seal in Toledo Ohio.
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Carlos and
Vouletti
Orrin Brothers’ Circus
Mexico
Swift
Huber
Manley
Jarvis
Brown
Harrison
Bessie Slanton
Hotel Waldorf
Philippines
Academy of Mosie
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
County
Bute
Hall
Frank. Cheney
Sr Iron
A. W. Gleason
Drvegista
Scalp Treatment Ad Offers Various Hair Care Services
An old classified ad lists scalp treatment, shampooing, and facial options. It mentions a provider with initials and a location at 701 Qivey, along with related services like maniourlag and chiropody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Keller
CALP
Maniourlag
I. Chilropody
Lehigh Valley trains schedule Scranton to major points
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable in effect November 1 1899 lists trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York White Haven Bethlehem Pottsville and western points via D amp H R R D amp L W R R and D amp H ER R including Black Diamond Express Mack Diamond Express and various daily and Sunday departures with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on key routes. Officials and ticket offices named at New York Cortlandt Street Lackawanna Avenue South Bethlehem and Wilkes-Barre with time table effective September nth 1099. Trains to New York Newburgh etc depart Scranton 7 05 am and 2 28 pm with returns 12 pm 2 16 pm and 9 10 pm.
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Delaware and
Hudson
Beranton
Carbondale
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Boston
England
Pat Honesdale
Wilkes, Barre
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Lee
Pennsylvania
Western Roture
Lehigh Valle Railroad
Scranton
Folows
Wilkes- Barre
Noeton
New England
United States
Canada
J. W. Burdick
H. W. Cross
Pfoof
Baltimore
Washington
Bethlehem
No. m
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Allentown
Paceville
Lhauren
P. Baldwin
Puss
Buffalo
Oswego
Syracuse
Utica
Montrose
Lopom
Nicholson
Bloombrurg
Northumberland
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Pymuth
Lloomsburg
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pottsville
Faston
Harricbore
Tun
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Figurre
Philadelhia
Suspension Bridge
Nollin
Wilbur
Corbindt Street
A. W
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Newbureh
Line
Hawley
Pelnta
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Colorado
Thomas McGouldrick
Mayfield
M. J. Shields
W. D. Hill
Myra Hills
Bible
Stroudsburg Normal School
Alfred Matthews
Cemetery Street
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor News
Fairbank Company
Chieege
St. Louis
Geaten
Ana
Sian
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Vinci
Zangwill
London
Liebler & Co
Reb Shemiuel
Wilton Lackaye Davis Brandon
Soon Robert Edernon
Melchizedek Pinchag
William Norris Moss Ansell
Adophe Legtmne
Sinen Wolf
Guedalyah
Green Grocer
Gus Frankel
Michael Birnbaum
Imi Hoek Ephraim Phillips
Cornell Sam Loving
Petticoat Inne
Satan
Hillman Company
the Tuxedo Club
People’s Exchange
Beasst
Bly Monroe Avenue
Dunmore
W. H. Logan
Board of Trade
Penn Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
FE. C. Newcomb
Commonwealth Building
Heiriegel
Hirst
Tribune
Sanderson
Sanderson Ave
Hyde Park Avenue
Adams
Tribe One
Sims
Vaughan
Lackawanna Avenir
R. O. Evans & Co
Til
Fountain Bath Brush CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
A and Gumn
North Seventh Street
Gurman
Thomas Sprague
Quincy Avenue
Sam
City
Washington Avenue
North
Pine Street
Linden Street
Priceburg, Pa
Reneral
W. J
Tritone
Harri#oon avenue
Lee
Sl Mineral Street
Salewman
Elmurat
Barber
Schnell
F.C. Spaulding
Traders Bank Building
Edward H. Davis
Cornell
Lewis Hancocock
Arcuit Hog
Spruce St
Wah
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
MW. Kovactiy
Lyman
PRI Mac
Cor
Wyoming
Mulrry
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
Snowgr
Rae
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Rae Reasonable
Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Lawyet
Richard J. Nourke
Lackawanna Avenue
J. W. Browning
Mears Building
D. RB
Mears
M. J. Donahoe
Frank
Foyle
Burr Building
Willard
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessup
Alexander Craig
James R. Craig
University Place
New Haven
Conn
James W. Oakford
Edward W. Thayer
Meara Building
Ll. A. Watres
Or Board of Trade Building
Scranton, Th
Louise Shoemaker
Adams Avenue
LEGAL
J. Ameden
St Joseph's Lithuanian Catholic Church
Anthony Kaupas
Tie Moogle Powder Company
Ely
John D. Bherer
R. Pitcher
Commonwealth Butted Bng
Scranton, Pa
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
CC. Comegys
A.W. Reptholf
Menra
W. F. Allen
Washitington Avenue
W. Lamoreaix
Weashtington Avenue
Sens
Schoot
the Lackawanna
Mediclhear Bistness
Sert
Bend
Thomas M. Conn
Prinetab
W. EB. Phimley
A. K. Leoudmaster
Nursermon
Woshington Avenue
Green House
TY Scavenger
Witkes-Barre
Raeman Bron
Bpruce
Lineder
M. Norton
Bchutner
St. Clair Coal Company
of & N
A Taylor
Eoritns
Misotl
Rauma
Wddings
R. J. Bauer
Hulbertmuele Store
Megarder
Guppies
Dalton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harris Philadelphia
Haaleton
Bearrstown
Philadelpia
Gunbury
Harrisurg
Pittsburg
Bandaray Ae
Sentars
Washete
Sunbury
Arrisburg
Pittsb
Hate Hinson
Lacka
Western
Aan Toys
Nchanton
Uraon Teusaot
Uniondale
Forest City
Fudge Ee
Ontario
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