Republicans Nominate Republicans at Burke's Hall
The city Republican convention met at Burke's Hall on Sixth Avenue and conducted nominations largely by unanimous voice. Chairman Humphrey presided as districts contested two seats, choosing Andrew Nicol and Frank Fra ney for disputed seats. The body elected R. D. Stuart as permanent chairman and Norman J. Gelder as temporary secretary, then proceeded to nominate school directors, councilmen, aldermen, and poor directors for several wards.
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Burke's Hall
Sixth Avenue
Duane W. Humphrey
N. L. Moon
Humphrey
R. J. Stuart
J. I. Bhannon
J. J. Jones
Andrew G. Nicol
Anthony Llewellyn
Frank Franey
P. J. McHugh
Frank Smith
A. TD. Wyllie
R. D. Stuart
Norman J. Gelder
Fred Thomas
Thomas
Stuart
Gustave H. Swigert
Robert M. Varnan
Thomas Boyhan
al Herman
Bert M. Peck
Fred Thompson
James McMilan
Common Council
Charles A. Kase
Robert Whitheld
James Burke
Frommen
Irvin H. Stone
Wiliam H. Mantere
Loring J. Bunnell
Delegaton
Frank Sraith
H. R. Brigga
J. B
Tonight A Woman's Redemption with two shows listed
A newspaper blurb notes tonight's program A Woman's Redemption and tomorrow's matinee A Romance of Corveen followed by tomorrow night's feature Human Wolves of New York. The notices read like a local cinema schedule with sequential showings across the day.
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New York
Germania Singing Society Ball Ends In Seeming Success
The Germania singing society's ball that evening drew a large crowd and proved as successful as anticipated with many dancers enjoying the event and music throughout the night.
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Germania Singing Society
Costume feast ends before dawn at college party
The rooms were filled with thronging guests in varied costumes while unmasked at 1 o'clock. Profs. Colling and Firth led music and dancing as the lively entertainment continued until 2 o'clock this morning.
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Profs. Colling
Firth
Cornell Hawkins wed at Berean Baptist church
Henry Cornell of Laurel street and Edith Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Job Hawkins Sandy street quietly married at the Berean Baptist parsonage by Rev Dr Whalen on Wednesday evening. A few friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple then dined with families and will reside in the city. Edith is active in Berean Baptist church and local social clubs.
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Henry Cornell
Laurel Street
Edith Hawkins
Job Hawking
Sand Street
Berean Baptist Church
Dr. Whalen
Gwilym Jenkins
George Williams
Edison
Welsh Baptist Church
Watkins’ Drug Store
Mary Bannon
James Casey
Dunmore Street
St. Patrick's Church
P. J. Murphy
Noelle Cavanaugh
Michael Hannon
Casey
Edwards’ Hall
Blakely Baptist Church
J. H. Mahon
Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Edwardsville
Olyphant
Mrs. Jennie Stanton Potts of Waymart Dies at 27
Mrs Jennie Stanton Potts 27 native of Waymart died at the Emergency hospital following an operation on Jan 6. Survived by a son and daughter aged 6 and 4, two sisters and a brother, including Prof Edgar Stanton of Iowa State College. Funeral to be held in Waymart tomorrow.
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Jennie Stanton Potts
Waymart
J. H. Stephenson
Presbyterian Church of
Pool tournament results at Carbondale Cycle Club
The fourth night featured afternoon play where W Smith lost to C Humphrey. Derby defeated Rennie and Briggs beat Mutherford in the evening. The complete standings to date are listed.
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Carbondale Cycle Club
W. Smith
C. Humphrey
Derby
Rennie
Briggs
Clase
Mutherford
Melodious Crooning Song In A Wise Woman Farce
Miss Marie Lamour performs a quaint southern lullaby in the musical farce. The lullaby is described as extremely catchy and memorable and becomes a popular tune that children and many adults whistle and hummed wherever the play is produced.
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Marie Lamour
Edwarda Brothers Move to Rivenburg Market on Salem Avenue
Edwarda Brothers, the butchers, plan to relocate from their current quarters to the Rivenburg market on Salem avenue. They have secured control of the market location, and their expanding business requires a larger establishment.
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Edwarda Brothers
Rivenburg Market
Salem Avenue
Meetings Tonight for Lackawanna Encampment No. 16
The Junior Order United American Mechanics and Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lackawanna Encampment No. 16 announce meetings tonight. Members urged to attend and participate in scheduled sessions.
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Junior Order United American Mechanics
Lackawanna
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Special meeting of Loci No 877 records actions
A special meeting of Loci No 877 was held last evening. Several matters of importance were discussed and actions were taken during the session.
Oculist Dr W W Pletcher Expected Home Tonight
Dr W W Pletcher the oculist, who has been in New York on business since Monday, is expected to arrive home this evening.
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W. W. Pletcher
New York
Quinlan Twins Born with One Dying Shortly After
Twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Edward Quinlan on Wednesday with one infant surviving only about half an hour after birth.
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Edward Quinlan
Nealon Building on South Main Undergoing Repairs
The Nealon building on South Main Street is undergoing extensive repairs.
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Nealon
South Main Street
William Scott Killed In Erie Railroad Accident At Bingh amton
William Scott a brakeman for the Erie railroad bound from Bingh amton to Susquehanna was killed in a freight accident near Chenango Street crossing. His brother John Scott a mine foreman traveled to Susquehanna to confirm details as survivors include three brothers and four sisters. The body was taken to Cornell's undertaking rooms and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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William Scott
Binghamton
Erie Railroad
Susquehanna
John Scott
Coalbrook Breaker
Mr. Scott
Chenango Street
Erie
Busquehanna
Cornell
Henry Scott
Erle Company
John
Patrick
Brooklyn Street
Edward
Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
Michael Tighe
James Surdoval
Michael Gallagher
George Mannion
Robbery Suspects Acquitted After Simpson Standup
Donald Young was robbed of train nables by three traveling negro musicians seen in a bar room. He identified them, led to a warrant, and the trio was arrested in a Central Division bar. Alderman Delevan acquitted them for lack of evidence.
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Donald Young
Simpson
Dlivanloon
J. Tt. Delevan
Salem avenue store to reopen after fire damage repairs
D. W. Stumphrey's Salem avenue store, heavily damaged by fire and water before Christmas, nears readiness for re-occupation. Carpenters and mechanics have labored over the past fortnight on interior rebuilds and office improvements, with Mr. Humphrey expected to return by Wednesday morning.
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Salem Avenue
D. W. Stumphrey
Humphrey
Carbon date High School Literary Society Evening
The Carbon date High School Literary Society presents an entertainment in Central School auditorium this evening. Program includes piano solos by Mise Orkin and Misa Graham, recitation by W. McHale, vocal and reading items by Mesars Murphy Brown Dolph and J. Loftus, and essays by Rh. Meaker and Miss Kirby.
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Carbondate High School
Mise Orkin
W. McHale
Voest
Mesars
Murphy and Brown
Mise Dolph
Miss Kirby
Rh. Meaker
Misa Morgan
J. Loftus
Misa Graham
Berean Baptist Church Supper Scheduled This Evening
The Berean Baptist church will hold its annual supper in the church parlors tonight from 5 20 to 8 50. An appetizing menu and social feast will be enjoyed by attendees, with a meal option also noted. The Wednesday reception's success has led organizers to expect a similar outcome.
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Berean Baptist Church
Moran Repairs After Mine Props Fall Injures Arm
Michael Moran sustained severe injuries from a fall of mine props on Wednesday afternoon. He was reportedly comfortable at the Emergency hospital that evening, though he had just had an arm amputated and suffered extensive bruising. Doctors say he is out of danger unless complications arise.
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Michael Moran
Two Year Old Carden Child Injured In Fall
The two year old daughter of Patrolman and Mrs Patrick Carden, Tan Delle, fell while climbing a chair and fractured her arm. She is resting comfortably and expected to recover shortly.
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Patrick Carden
Tan- Delle
Utte
Seeleyville Man Hurt in Runaway. Lying at Carbondale Hospital
Edward Owens of Seeleyville, who broke his back in a runaway accident about three months ago, is now at Carbondale hospital for treatment by the surgical staff there. Since the accident he has been helpless.
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Edward Owens
Seeleyville
Carbondale Hospital
A New Position
Charles Gillen, who had his foot amputation, seeks a new job or position after his injury. He hopes for opportunities that accommodate his mobility needs. Gillen previously worked in a skilled trades role and is actively pursuing openings in related fields.
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Charles Gillen
Discharged Foundry Worker Takes New Post With Simp eon
A worker discharged from Emergency hospital after an accident at Van Bergen & Co. foundry has accepted a position with John J. Simpeon.
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van Bergen & Co
John J. Simpeon
Local Notes On Residents Ill And Traveling
Brooklyn man James Toolan and several locals suffer typhoid fever grip or flu like illness. Visitors from Beranton Scranton Wilkes Barre and Portland depart or arrive. Hotel staff and clerks, including John Brown and Julius Moses, resume work. others travel to Toronto Portland Ore and Philadelphia area for study or visits.
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James Toolan
Brooklyn Street
William Gillespie
Beranton
John Lynch
Seventh Avenue
Mise
J. D. Nealon
South Main Street
Mise Gertrude Smith
Belmont Atrent
Mies Laura Langan
Hawley
Arthur Thomas
Mies Gertrude Gallagher
Mary Dougher
Olyphant
Frank Couch
Uniondale
Edward Burke
Kemmerer
Scranton
Edwin A. Morgan
Park Street
John J. Brown
Park Clothing House
Eaton Street
Nora Newton
Wilkes- Barre
Teev
M. B. Loftus
William F. Loftus
Sand Street
Feather Keating
May
Pittston
Edwin Purple
Eleanor Mannering
Rinehamton
P. A. Duffy
Lakin & Duffy
J. F. Sullivan
Salem Avenue
Edgar Reese
Anni
Washington Street
Thomas Higgins
Wall Street
Pike Street
W. W. Watt
Daniel Scurry
Julius Moses
Star Clothing House
Hotel Harrison
Edward MacGoury
Laurel Street
Fd. Tiger
William Thomas
James Inger
Michael McGarry
Toronto
Canada
St. Michael's College
Daniel Foley
Ames
Mahoney Plane
D. J. Foley
North Church Street
Jennie Bennett
Lena Bidwell
Mabel Blickens
Dunmore
Isabelle Maxwell
Gavin Craik
Birkett Street
Portland
Ore
Andrew
Catherine Sullivan
Forty Fort
Marcella White
Benny Phillips
South Church Street
Tribune
Jermyn and Mayfield Wedding and Local Happenings
Frank Jeffry and Miss Mary Ann Langman wed at her parents home on Fourth street with Rev. Thomas Cook officiating. Five Moore family members ill with grip and several local residents noted in attendance or visits. Borne yesterday a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Depew. Mrs Jennie Baker seriously ill for a week.
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Frank Jeffry
Mary Ann Langman
Jermyn
William Langman
Fourth Street
Thomas Cook
Primitive Methodist Church
Rushbrook Lodge of Odd Fellows
Secon
Ontario and Western Railroad
C. P. Manley
Scranton
Jennie Greenslade
Main Street
Cornell-Hawkins
Carbondale
Moore
John J. Farrell
Burt Parks
Third Street
B. Sullivan
Kate Cain
Becond Street
Tat Verne Samson
Archbald
Lee Horton
White's Valley
M. D. Fuller
Peckville
Frank Depew
Jennie Baker
South Main Street
Convention Venue Sought for April Meeting
Samuel Levy of New York and Mrs J A Shultz of Lackawanna street are connected to the forthcoming convention. Joseph Farrell of Jermyn was a caller yesterday. A J Cawley and T F Loftus of Archbald spent last evening here. Democratic primaries are set for the First and Third wards Saturday from 4 to 7 PM.
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Samuel Levy
New York
J. A. Shultz
Lackawinna Street
Joseph Farrell
Jermyn
A. J. Cawley
T. F. Loftus
Archbald
Funeral Held For Mrs Vandervort At Local Methodist Church
The funeral for the late Mrs. William H. Vandervort was conducted at 2:30 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Simpkins and Rev. Gendall officiating. The Eastern Star conducted the burial service.
Taylor address at YMCA and local notices in town
Thomas Thorburn of the Northeastern Pennsylvania YMCA will speak to local YMCA members at South Main Street rooms this evening. The Welsh Congregational church Ladies' Aid plans a social with cake, oysters, and targets for 10 cents. Unclaimed letters listed at Taylor post office include M Howells and several others. Century Hose Company No 2 prepares for an Easter fair at Weber's rink. William Tell Tetley club names officers and sets a guns and medals committee for an upcoming match.
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Thomas Thorburn
Young Men's Christian Association
Pennsylvania
South Main Street
Ladies' Ald Society
Welsh Congregational Church
Taylor Poet Office
Mire
M. Howells
Edward Lange
Edith Lavis
Alice Mays
John Thomas
William Richards
P. EB. Wickizer
Mattie Wickizer
James Yanes
Jexny Sylkin
Anton Polensiki
Nawzynie Kowsziyesk
Wampa Bajak
John W. Reese
Century Hose Company
Weber's
Easter Weuis
William Tell Tetley Club
Oficers
Weisseniiuh
Arnold Moore
John Shielda
John Reider
Alex, Shields
Ulrich Horger
V. Welsenfluh
H. V. Welsenfuh
John Horger
Local Pottsville Notes Highlight Class Events and Illness
Pottsville residents share news of gatherings and health. Dr C A Zeller visits son. Mrs Swarts confined at home with grip. Mrs Richards away in Scranton. senior high class plans Baptist church entertainment. top high school marks led by Ernest Whitman at 98 percent. Examinations underway. Special church meetings continue. sermons at Methodist and Baptist churches outline divine blessings and biblical revelation. Mrs Ives to Southern California. others to Glenburn and Mt. Alto visits. Glenburn public school to host evening entertainment. farmers affected by condenser closures at Clark's Summit and La Plume. Local notables include Harrison Colvin recovering. Von Storch improving. Mothers' meeting at Women's Christian Temperance Union planned. lunch and social. James Putnam, PD, DP of New York, to lecture at Hepphiet church Jan 29–31 with modest admission. supper event hosted by Mrs Sherman.
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Zeller
Pottsville
C. A. Zeller
H. D. Swarts
Grip
R. M. Richards
Scranton
Baptist Church
Ernest R. Whitman
Hope Frear
Lake Winola
Samuel Stanlick
Methodist Church
John W. Dershimer
Henry M. Ives
California
Jeasie Hall
Glenburn
Ives
Wyoming
Robert R. Thompson
Mt. Alan
Lena Northup
Clark's Summit
la Plume
Harrison Colvin
Tc. G. von Storch
Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Nev
James Putnam
New York
Haptiet Church
Rome
Paria
World
Social gathering proves financially successful
A largely attended event including Mrs BE G Von Storch and Mrs Samuel Stanlick ended in a pleasant social setting and favorable finances, marking a successful turnout.
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Ters
G, von Storch
Samuel Stanlick
How Whitney Transformed New York Surface Railways
William C Whitney reformed New York City street transport after 1886 by replacing old cars with efficient designs on Broadway and introducing cable traction. He implemented the first lighting system, a public transfer fare, and later shifted to electric traction, boosting net earnings while elevated lines declined.
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William C. Whitney
Contel
New York
Metropolis
United States
Broadway
Ihiats
Whitney
Fintsch
Metropolitan Railway
Prem Succes for Literary Workers
A guidance passage urges writers to expect hard labor and self critique. It stresses that success comes from severe application and patient self evaluation, not talent alone. It advises reading Bible and classics, studying character, and refining expression while avoiding overfacile style, then submitting work anonymously to gain true insight.
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Taylor Silver Cornet Band
Weber
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