Gauge Change Planned for Local Rail Line
The line between Carbondale and Honesdale will shift from narrow to standard gauge by Monday. Work includes widening four hundred cars and four locomotives, removing a dungeon barrier, and raising a light track bribe at No 2. Officials cite motive power change over abandonment. Residents, quoting a joking hymn, note the forthcoming repair period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdam
Seelyville
Prompton
No. 2
Tribune
Valle
Honerdale
Chief McGarry Dies After Farm Heart Failure
Patrick McGarry known as Chief McGarry for forty years in Carbondale died at his farm northwest of town yesterday at 4 pm from heart failure. Born in Ireland eighty three years ago he emigrated to Canada and became a prominent local figure. Survived by three sons Timothy Patrick Michael and a daughter Mrs Henry Brennan. Remains to be moved to the Brennan home today with funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McGarry
McGarry
Carbondale
Ireland
Canada
Imo
Timothy
Patrick
Michael
Henry Brennan
Brennan
Improved Mail Service Brings Expanded Post Office
Simypaen gains enhanced mail handling as the local post office becomes a money order office and expands facilities. Port master Hoyt's efforts boost operations with two daily outward and inward units, replacing the former Ontario and Western schedule that arrived at 1.4 a.m. and departed each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simypaen
Owlnge
Ontario and Western installs Belmont crossing protection
The Ontario and Western Railway completed the required safety measures by erecting a tower and gates at Belmont street crossing. The setup mirrors the Delaware and Videon on Dundas street, designed to mitigate the dangerous sharp curve just below the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western Railway Company
Belmont Street Crossing
Delaware and Videon
Dundas Street
Belmont Street
Largest train of cars departs city with 84 cars
A record coal train left the city on Wednesday evening, the longest to date. Eighty four cars stretched from the yard office to the gravity railroad crossing, pulled by two engines ahead and four behind, carrying over three thousand tons of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iie
Township Republicans ticket for Carbondale township
The Carbondale township Republicans nominate a slate: Supervisor Martin Hudson. Poor Director Patrick Hannigan. School Directors James R Bradies and I Barnard. Treasurer Charles Connor. Auditor Philo Lee. Town Clerk Thomas Meyers. Constable William Bradley. Judge of Section Nelson Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Township
Martin Hudson
Patrick Hannigan
James R Bradies
I. Barnard
Charles Connor
Philo Lee
Thomas Meyers
William Bradley
Nelson "Ey
Loyal Legion elects new officers amid temperance drive
The Loy al Temperance Legion announces its newly elected officers led by Helen with plans to strengthen local reform efforts. The group focuses on social purity, community service, and organized events to promote temperance in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
Helen
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Safety
A vintage advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast safe remedy for piles claiming lasting relief without surgery. It argues other methods fail, promises immediate comfort, and notes the treatment costs two dollars with druggists selling the product from the Pyramid Drug Co of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Mich
Ole Manufacturers
Band Mercy Concert Appointments List Names
A list of officers and appointees for the Band of Mercy within the Loyal Legion notes Alexander as president with Ruth Dike Ma bel Davie Florence Jadwin and Marie Haigh as vice-presidents Teabelle Mitchell secretary J Russell Jones treasurer Keith Manville Mackboard artist Edith Fowler organist Jose Pennelly president Laura Miller secretary Newell Van Bergen treasurer named for the band and department role.
Adjutant Choe Installs Local G A R Officers
Adjutant Choe installs officers at the first meeting of the local Grand Army of the Republic. Commander Lingfelton senior vice commander Davie junior vice commander Felton officer of the day McHale quartermaster Daley adjutant Chasey sergeant Kelly sergeant major Bike quartermaster sergeant Hudson guard Inet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choe
Grand Army of the Republics
FL Lingfelton
Gomer Davie
Alameander Felton
Robert McHale
Alva Daley
W. J. Chasey
John Kelly
William Bike
Morgan Hudson
Edweard Inet
Local notices from Carbondale area report health and social updates
Mrs. Oliver Bailey returns from Montrose visit. Miss Clara Mrotoun ill with pneumonia convalescent. Mr. Emma James of Bulem avenue ill with pneumonia. Miss Jennie Jenkins visited Scranton friends. Hily Kays of Scranton seen in Carbondale. Miss Enron Ayars ill with pneumonia. Patrick McGowan discharged from Carbondale hospital after fractured thigh. Michael Delaner’s four year old had finger caught in clothes wringer. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grammer of Darle avenue plan to live with in laws on South Church and Ninth. Mrs. Henry Carter entertaining sister Miss Melon Arnold from Vurilling. Berean Baptist church meeting at Mrs. Trautwein’s Lincolnton avenue to collect tithes. Announcement of marriage of Kittle Cull to Henry Walsh at St Rose church January 2. Thomas Tinnan of Marview street operated on at Carbondale hospital for injury to his note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bailey Hae
Montrose
Clara Mrotoun
Emma James
Bulem Avenue
Jennie Jenkins
Scranton
Hily Kays
Carbondale
Enron Ayars le i
Pneumont
Patrick McGowan
Carbondale Hospital
Michael Delaner
Edward Gramer
Darle Avenue
South Church Street
Ninth Avenue
Henry Carter
Canany Street
Misa Melon Arnold
Vurilling
Berean
Thomas Tinnan
Marview Street
de. Wyd. Lowry
Grand Welsh Baptist contest at Taylorville with prizes
A Welsh Baptist church event in Taylorville features a grand music and reading competition on Washington’s Birthday, with prizes for mixed voter groups, vocal solos, duets, and children’s recitations. Judges and competitors listed, plus party primaries in three wards and local lodge meeting announcements.
Hoster’s Stomach Bitters Promotes Health For Women
A vintage advertisement extols Hoster ers Stomach Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier for pale weak nervous and fidgety women. It promises restored color, improved eye brightness, and overall strength with claims of nerve support.
Pulpit services and church notices posted for Sunday
Rev J M Lloyd to occupy the pulpit at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow with Pastor William Frisby officiating All are welcome. Welsh Congregational church holds preaching tomorrow at usual hours with Mev Iver Thomas officiating Quarterly meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow Love Feast starts at 10 with Lord's Supper to follow Sunday school at 1 The presiding elder Dr A Griffin to address Epworth league at 7 All is in order. notices mention a prize offered for information leading to the return of John Wells
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wirthsday
Fee's
David EK. Jones
Gorell
Peg
Bane
Boprano
Wales
Tenor Sole
Bias Gogernidau
Sole
Mildred Anderson
Dora
Prige
Ccc Seuey
Leon Nevaray
Priae
Mynydie
Rheridan
Hater
Fay
Priny
Saeeet Asap
Dope
Lary
John EB. Richards
Wow
Taylor
Presbyterian Church
L. R. Foster
Taylorville Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
John KB. Davis
David HW. Evans
Council For Sehes
Thomas H. Griffithe
W. P. Owens
T. J. Hughes
William Jones
Thomas V. Reynolds
Samuel Harbowe
George Marsh
Rehval
H. J. Daniels
John BE. Owens
George J. Powell
Tallie Griffiths
John Price
Benjamin Ree
Samuel Evane
Evan L. Walis
Main
Union Atrvets
William Morris
Welsh Baptist Church
J. M. Lloyd
William Frisby
Temple of Love Lodge
Main Street
Waverly News Roundup and Local Obituary Notes
In Waverly revival services continue at the Baptist church. George E Stevenson entertained Wa verly high school teachers at a supper. N C Mackey departs for Hartishbure tomorrow. S&S Kennedy not improving after a stroke. The funeral of Mrs Francis Smith held at her son in law Parker home with Rev A Browe officiating. Burial at Clark's Kheen cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Surviving daughters named. other local notices include property transfers and farm purchases by L Gatheresle and Bert Spencer with possession in April.
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Eiyeryone
Baptist Church
George E. Stevenson
Waverly High School
Suhper
Hom
N.C
BB. Or. Pirker
A. Borgen Browe
Hapulet
Rermon
WB. Sumner
Z. F. Sumer
I. HL. Railey
Clark's Kheen
Palltenrera
Mestre
Boeneer
FL AL Parker
Charles Bath
Joseph Polharm
Barlow
Tile Sherman
Christian Wenn
WH. 1
Burdick
Fm.lances
Beranton
Mins
Eenmer
Clark's Summit
BE. Parker
AL Trevnolds
IH Hoss
le Ednivalescent
Bert Spencer
Phillines
Watleville
Reed to Deliver Enthusiasim and Fnthusiaste Lecture at Wyoming Seminary
George Edwarth Reed, LT DL D., president of Dickinson, will lecture Friday evening February 16 in Nelson Memorial Hall under the Amphictson society. Recorder notes Reed as a leading American orator. local updates report Hamlin back at home with grip and Behutler leading the Amphietson orchestra. a vocal and instrumental recital is planned. Young Women’s Christian Association held a social with candy and popcorn. athletic captains and managers announced. Picketball vs Pittston resulted in a Mitt ion victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwarth Reed
Dickinson
Nelson Memorial Hall
Tor
Rew
America
Sermimeory
Amphictson Society
Bruce G. Hamlin
Howard Behutler
Evert
Doctor Sprague
Young Women's Christian Association
Couner
Eheeted
C. J. Raberteon
Devenport
A. Jd. Barber
W. F. Brandoamore
John Wine
KB Od
Carlin
PMN
Pittston
Boor
Local Borough News and Community Updates
President James W. Smith announces he will not seek reelection and urges residents to report electric wire and tree clearance issues for insulation. Patrick Shanley suffers a leg injury at Down mine. surgery planned for James Kennedy in Philadelphia. Governor-elect William A. Silane inauguration will be attended by local residents. Dr FE A Glover's son Thomas attends his funeral. Mrs Peckix and Jennie Williams noted at home as fire alarm system relays burn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Smith
Smith
Nory Cornellman
James Smith
Patrick Shanley
Dovnh
Shantey
Luckwewonna Hospital
James Kennedy
Philadelphia
W. Smith
William A. Silane
Pat Harrigburg
Thomas Gloves
Moscow
FE. A. Glover
Columbus Hartmur
A. Peckix Very
Depot Street
Mire
Jennie Williams
Mickory Street
Grip
Berge Little
C. A. Littl
Place
Lackawanna County
E. K. Little
W. E. Little
Tunkhannock
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Brown
Joseph N. Brown
Lackawanna
Kansas City
Mehoopany
Gravel Hill
K Company
Seventh Penntment
Platt
Opera House
Reed
W. A. Stone
Harrisburg
Smith Kinner
Frank M. Vaughn
Lacey
J. Dudley Taman
William J. Avery
A. H. Squier
Judeon Stark
Milla Hardware Company
Sayre
Fred. J. Kintner
Church notices and social events in a New Jersey town
The text lists church services at Pockville Baptist and Presbyterian churches with morning and evening topics, Sunday school times, and guest visitors. It also notes a Young People's Society event at North Main Street next Wednesday January 18, 4, and lists society officers and a social with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Broad
Wilson's
John Snooke
New Jersey
Presbyterian Church
H4sham
S. H. Moon
D. D
Pockville Baptist Church
Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church
William Allen
North Main Street
Alice Moon
Jennie Benjamin
H. W. Peek
Howard Brundage
Treaster
J. R. Grover
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Phillips held at Blikely Baptist
Crowds gathered yesterday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Jane Phillips at the Blikely Baptist church avadi torium. Rev. J R Ellie and Rev. W J Thomas presided with a sermon by Mr. Eis from Psalms. The body laid in a black casket, pallbearers named, and interment at Prospect cemetery. Additional notices mention services at Congregational and Susequehanna Street Morist churches, invitations for a driving class, and upcoming Kennedy Players performances.
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Blikely Baptist Church
Jane Phillips
J. RR. Ellie
W. J. Thomas
Peckville
Eis
Mesrs
W. H. Bowen
Thomas Sitgraves
William James
M. H. Sitgraves
H. B. Sitgraves
Congregational Church
Susequeharnna Street
George Hague
Rogere Israel
Bt. Lake's Church
Scranton
Edwards’ Hall
N. T. Jones
Hyde Park
Helen Wade
Carbondale
Mahon's Hall
Elizabeth Lewin
Kennedy Players
Father Mathen Opera House
Pate
Ingemar
London
M. F. Baumgardner
Mary Gallagher
Dunmore
Joseph L. Davies
John Penman, Jr
Thomas Weaver
Robert Fenner
Wyoming
Sleighing Parties and Local Incidents in Clark's Green
A series of local notes from Clark's Green report several sleighing parties visiting households from La Plume, Walls Corners, Oli phat and Dalton area, with social visits, an oyster supper, and a veterinary accident near Factoryville. The Abington Mutual Assurance Company met at Odd Fellows' hall for its annual financial report, re-electing officers as losses paid reached about $1,600 on a $3,000 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. (Hapman
A. Df. Wheeler
Mea
Wagner
Hi. Jones
H. Cook
Grant
Willard P. Coon
Bessie Mullinex
la Plume
Myra
H. N. Mott
Elmer Stage
Tuaymiond
Walls Corners
Muerte
A. Dy. Robinson
J. M. Courtright
Dalton
Factoryville
A. A. Davis
Scranton
Josie Rink
Benton
Abington Mutual Assurance Company
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strong Blood in New Year
An early 20th century health claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for pneumonia risks and spring illnesses. It touts blood purification to prevent fevers colds and weakness, promising eradiation of scrofula taints and improved digestion and rheumatic symptoms.
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Hood
Forest City News Roundup Highlights Local Doings
Forest City hosts visitors from Carbondale Pleasant Mount and Dunmore as church resignations and union services shape week. An independent political ticket forms for February election while a poor district bond proposal and local clubs discuss events and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Maxey
Carbondale
Forest City
Hood
Pleasant Mount
Wayne County
Frank J. Hood
Main Street
J. G. Evans
Wandling
Lafayette Decker
Dunmore
Lafayette Decker, Jr
Herbert Knapp
Preston Township
Hillside
Dewey Club
Davis’ Opera House
Meekison of Napoleon and Peruna catarrh testimonials
Hon David Meekison of Napoleon Ohio a four term mayor and congressman writes he used Pe ru na to treat chronic catarrh. The letter touts cures from other readers in Wisconsin Tennessee and North Carolina with claims of remission and total relief. Free books on catarrh offered by Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
Scotland
Meekison
Hartman
Peruena
Peter Hattenberger
Porterfield
Wis
Dee
T. Nance
Robertson Fork
Tenn
M. M. King
Waterloo
N. C
Gould
John
Atkinson
Jefferson Avenue
Freeport
J. O. Atkinson
Columbus
Pittston Briefs: Elections, Rail Accidents and Local Events
Polls open at 4 pm for three hours to elect Republican delegates for a February city ticket. A Bloomsburg division pay car derailed near Junction causing traffic delays. Evangelist Heading to address Young Men's Christian Association tomorrow afternoon. Monday is last day to file license applications. Democratic primary Monday with convention Tuesday. Company I Seventh Regiment prepares to depart for Harrisburg for Governor Stone’s inauguration. Pittston Dramatic Club to present a sacred concert at Phoenix Hall with Joseph Green company. Bowling alley contest at Kel- ley's court sees professionals leading amateurs. Joseph Greene company to perform next week. Vienna Dining Rooms offers dining and lunches at No. 10 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hose Company
Bloomsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton
Evangelist Heading
Williamsport
Young Men's Christian Association
Lcense
Democratic Party
West Side
East Side
Harrisburg
Stone
Pittston Dramatic Chub
Phoenix Hall
Joseph Green Company
Kelley's Court
Alderman Loftus
Priceburg News and Local Injuries in Brief
Misa Mary Ellen Wrightheon of Green Hidge visits parents on Lincoln Street. EB Priest of Blakely seriously injured at Johnsons No 2 colliery Monday. Prof M J Lloyd principal of No 2 public school stays home on Malin Street with liners. A grand ball and raffle for a good buggy in Foley's hall Monday night Jan 44 for Benjamin Hall who lost an arm and leg in Johnsons mine. Minor committee Pat ricek Dempsey Frank Welland and Walter Knapp. Tickets selling. A marriage license granted Monday to William A Stevens and Miss Wopkins of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Ellen Wrighteon
Green Hidge
Lincoln Street
Benjamin Hall
Johnson
Patricek Dempsey
Frank Welland
Walter Knapp
William A. Stevens
Miss Wopkins
Pittsburg
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M'Garry
Township Republicans
Loyal Legion
G. A. BR
Taylor News
Waverly
Wyoming Seminary
Peceville
Olyyhant
Clark's
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Daniel Reagan
Morgan
Rose McGrath
Thomas P. MacCormick
John Corbett
James White
Michael Connelly
Bridget Melvin
John MacDowall
Harry Teague
Margaret Kearney
Justice of the Peace
M. J. Collins
American True Ivorites
A. L. Morgan
Jonathan Davies
H. ©. Wilcox
Frances Clancey
Mabel Stephens
D. G B. Jones
Agnes Tinker
W. CG. Michael
Wentward Muarah
C.T. Thorpe
Misa Iandhe Fike
T. B. Dimmilck
Congressman Meekison
L Nance
Judge McHale
Joseph Greene Company
Vienna
South Main Street
T. D. Britigan
Priceburg
Tata
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