Montrose News Notes Spark Local Events
The Rough and Ready Hose company plans its annual reception January 31 in the armory. T. C. Allen buys valuable real estate on Chenango Street. Court’s second week opens. Sayer & Shaffer expand to new stone building on Public avenue. Fire hydrants to be used in place of hand engine. Ice storage house at Heart Lake destroyed by fire. Galusha A Grow visits and attends church. A Professor James daughter ill with scarlet fever.
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Gonnip
Byneial
Scranton Tribune
Mortross
Armory
T. C. Allen
Chenango Street
Charles Sayer
Sayer & Shaffer
New York
Smith
Caase
Heartlake
E. A. Barney
Harees
Church Atreat
Galosha A. Grow
Presbyterian Church
Public Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church
James T. DuBois
Washington, D. C
Sunquehanna County
B E. James
Montreal man killed by falling tree while chopping
William Eddie, a Montrose resident, was killed Saturday when a tree he was cutting fell on him at Bireharville. He leaves an invalid wife and twins about two years old. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Montrose Pa Jan 15.
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William Eddie
Montreal
Scranton Tribune
Montrose
Bireharville
King’s New Discovery Ad Claims Cure for Coughs and Colds
A long standing remedy, Dr King’s New Discovery, is advertised as tested for throat chest and lung ailments with millions of users. It guarantees relief with money back if unsatisfied and offers free trial bottles at Matthew Bro’s Drug Store with large sizes priced at 1.00 and 5.00.
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King
Matthew Bro’s
News from Nearby Towns
Out of town correspondents sign initials to newsletters for internal use, aiming to guard against deception rather than publication. The message urges fall signing by correspondents to ensure authenticity.
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Tie
Practical and forcible sermon urged Sabbath observance
Rev J O Hogan preached a practical sermon on keeping the Sabbath as a rule for life. He criticized Sunday mail and newspapers, urged one seventh of time for God, and cited England’s 1893 museum and theater vote. A resolution was read urging Sunday suspension of streetcars if a local electric railway seeks a franchise.
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Mr. Hoan
Cranton Tribune
Forest City
Janu
J. O. Hogan
Hogan
Jerusalem
Capernaum
Jesus
Christ
God
United States
London
Newa
Man
England
Pecxvince Notes and Local Social Updates
Mea J B Grover returns home from visiting parents. Oriental Star lodge 588 FA Masons holds regular meeting. Epworth league social at Mrs W S Blows on Main street tomorrow. Henry Lantz dies at Ball Place from apoplexy aged 60. funeral at Brown Hollow Baptist tomorrow 2 PM. interment Scott cemetery. Chief of Police Simpson and Harry of Bell Place visit cousin Frank Simpson in Blakely. Mr and Mrs Frank Bensconter attend funeral in Shickshinny for brother-in-law. Mrs J W Beck returns from Pittston. Ad cites Burdock Blood Bitters cure for liver and stomach issues from Mrs Adelaide O’Brien Buffalo NY.
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Pecxvince
J.B. Grover
Oriental Star Lodge
Epworth League
W. S Blows
Main Street
Henry Lantz
Gritman
Ball Place
Lantz
Scott
Brown Hollow Baptist Clures
Scott Cemetery
Simpson
Scranton
Harry
Bell Place
Frank Simpson
Blakely
Frank Bensconter
J. W. Beck
Pittston
Recruiters for Peixoto Offer Fifty Dollar Monthly Pay
Special to the Geranton Tribune from Monroose, Pa. Jan 15 reports James F. Harrington, a recruiting officer for President Peixoto of Brazil, touring northeastern Pennsylvania to enlist soldiers for Rio Janeiro. He says he has enrolled about twenty belligerents from Susquehanna county willing to fight for a foreign country at nine dollars a month.
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Monroose
James F. Harrington
Peixoto
Brazil
Pennsylvania
Rio Janeiro
Harrington
Susquehanna County
Castoria Recalled in Family Health Verse
A rhythmic verse traces a mother's care from infancy to childhood, repeatedly naming Castoria as the remedy for colic and upset. The narrator recalls scenes of a child’s cries eased by the familiar medicine as generations grow.
Montrose's New Armory Reworks Interior for Comfort
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Montrose Pennsylvania dated January 15 describes Company G's refitted armory under Captain Ainey. A furnace heat system replaces stoves, radiators warm the hall, a removed gallery creates a large meeting room and captain’s suite, plus upgraded quarters for quartermaster sergeant and janitor.
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Scranton Tribune
Montrose
Ainey
Hhis
Frauds Drive Off Susquehanna Bay Gelding
In Wayne County John and James Page feigned authority as public officers to seize the bay trotting horse Fred C from Mrs. Coon s home while C D Coons was away. The horse was taken January 10 and Coons learned of the loss upon returning January 15. Squire Smith issued arrest warrants for the Pages as attorney I P Kimble handles the case.
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Wayne County
Scranton
C. D. Coons
Manchester Township
John
James Pays
Susquahanna
Taylor Borough Politics for Public Office
The Scranton Tribune reports Taylor Borough candidates for multiple offices. R W Reese seeks tax collector, William P Griffitha runs for justice of the peace, Oliver M Williams may run for burgess, with Harris and Nauateal as rivals if he consents. For street commissioner several names including William B Jones, David Lewis and William Reynolds contend amid others.
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Scranton Tribune
Taylor
R. W. Reese
William P. Griffitha
Justice of the Penel
Oliver M. Williams
Burgess
Harris
Nauateal
Williamb. Jones
David Lewis
William Reynolds
Pleasant programme arranged by Pittston residents at St Mary's fair
A Pittston group will entertain St Mary's fair patrons in Avoca on Thursday evening with acts including a duet Love and War by J Po Inman and M E Golden a recitation by Miss Nellie Busnehan a musical instrument piece by the Touhill family tenor solos by the Touhill family and others dancing acts parodies and comic pieces featuring local residents and groups.
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Avoca
Pittston
J. Po Inman
M. E. Golden
Neliie Busnehan
Tuetromental Muate
sTouhill Family
Mollie Bawn
ALOR
Golden Comic Story
Mamie Lynch
Will Geogher
Tony Walsh
Boundaries Set for Taylor Borough Wards by Commissioners
The Taylor ward boundaries were established by a commissioners’ panel at Price Library hall Taynon. First ward runs Foltaville Oak Street and North Taylor to Depot Street. Second ward extends Depot Street to Union including all North Lackawanna township. Third ward spans Union Street to Ridge to Taylor to Main. Fourth ward covers Ridge to Washington Storra to Shaltree Lance and Taylor Street to Ridge. Fifth ward runs from Taylor to Steadham.
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Scramton Tribune
Taynon
Dan
Taylor
Price Library Hall
Foltaville
Oak Street
North Taylor
Depot Street
Union
Lackawanna Township
Union Street
Ridge
Main
Corner of
Local Honesdale Notes Include Wedding Plans
Honesdale happenings list upcoming marriage of Miss Rena Watts to Charlea McDowell on Wednesday January 24. Stella Steinbeck visits her uncle Benjamin Gardner on West Street. Fred B. Whitney visits Scranton friends this week. Morria Freeman to depart February 1 for two months in Albany and Georgia. Rooris and M. Prue of Scranton called at the Allen home. Riperture president Rose left for Eldyvill e New York this morning.
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Scranton Tribune
Taxespae
Rena Watts
Charlea McDowell
Klas Stella Steinbeck
Benjamin Gardner
Bist Street
Fred B. Whitney
Scranton
Morria Freeman
Honesdale
Albany
Georgia
R. Rooris
M. Prue
Allen
Rose
Eldyville
N. Y
Germania’s Bal Masque Opens Season With Fanfare
The Germania Singing Society plans a grand masquerade at Keystone Hall next Wednesday led by Carl Schrader John Von Berk A Gearhart John Molers Peter Krantz Jr and Joseph Krantz with Fahrenholt of Scranton previewing new costumes at the Harrison House.
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CarpenpaLs
Keystone
Germanis Singing Society
Carl Schrader
John von Berk
A. Gearhart
John Molers
Peter Krantz, Jr
Joseph Krantz
Fahrenholt
Scranton
Harrison House
Avoca Borough Notes and Local Events
In Avoca Pa on Jan 15 Professor J E Dwyer of Hazleton visited town. A Silver Lake quartet concert is set for Feb 3 at the Methodist church. Mrs G T Pries recovering from illness. Leon Schraegger plans a new Main Street building. W R Manners opens a new drug store in Brohony block. W J Healey leaves for Niagara University after holidays. St Marys church tower near completion. Primitive Methodist church dedication planned for Jan 90. King Elwell of New York visits W R Manners. Mrs M F OBrien toured Scranton. James Cawley of Pittston to wed Miss Mary Kally of Avoca soon. Miss Mary Whalen attended a banquet in Carbondale last Friday. Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church to meet next Wednesday at Mrs Fred Dommermuth’s.
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Scranton Tribune
Avoca
J. E. Dwyer
Hazleton
Silver Lake
Methodial Episcopal Church
G.T. Pries
Leon Schraegger
W. R. Mannera
Brohony
W.J. Healey
Niagara University
New York
St. Mary's Church
Primitive Methodist Church
King Elwell
New York City
W. R. Manners
Mra
O'Brien
Scranton
James Cawley
Pittston
Mary Kally
Mary Whalen
Carbondale
Ladies' Aid Socciety
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred, Dommermuth
Ladies Aid to Elect Officers and Reception at Parsonage
CakuoxpaLida January 15. The Baptist parsonage on Lincoln avenue hosts the Ladies' Aid society on Wednesday at 1 pm to elect officers for the year and an evening reception with a general invitation. Tea served 5 to 6. The Andrew Mitchell Hoge parade, postponed by weather, will occur tomorrow evening.
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Scranton Tribune
CakuoxpaLida
Baptist Parsonage
Lincoln Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrew Mitchell Hoge Company
S. W. Pitman
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
New York City
Jennie Ringer
Sally Johnson
Kingston
Will Collins
Scranton
Barbara Martin
Annie Piel
Will Pial
Juliis Kelach
Honesdale
John Molira
Park Street
Cantata Santa Claus to be staged at Weber's link
Special to the Scranton Tribune notes events in Tavnon including a Jan. 26 cantata at Weber's link and a borough council meeting on Wednesday night. Griff Price announces candidacy for councilman and Harry Rivenbury leaves Scranton Times for Powells Music. Community events include a Free for All temperance entertainment and a week of prayer at local churches.
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Scranton, Tribune
Tavnon
Santa Claus
Weber
Price Library
Old Forge Township
Sheridan
Harry Rivenbury
Old Forge
Scranton Times
Powells Music Store
Scranton
Griff Price
Free For All
Temperance Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
An Jones
Archbald
Taylor, Pyne and Holdan Mines
Congregational
Prosperous Community Chronicle Notes
January entries report Able Storm improving and Mrs Drake on the sick list. Mr Rimage buried Saturday in Marcy cemetery. Mr and Mrs R W Lewis visited Ransom on Sunday. Local youths skated on Columbia pond Saturday evening. Miss Susie Lewis visited friends in Scranton.
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Mooste
Able Storm
W. ©. Drake
Rimage
Marcy
R. W. Lewis
Ransom
Columbia Pond
Susie Lewis
Scranton
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