Ten Cents For A Block In Great New York Fire
Reporter notes the December 4 1898 New York City blaze with Bonner of the Fire Department insisting ten cents would not buy the block while rescue efforts unfold. The piece discusses hope in medicine and includes testimonials praising Warners Safe Cure for chronic kidney trouble and other ailments, urging perseverance against disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner
New York Fire Department
614 Guard
Waterloo
Hill Army of Rescue
Bedove
Warners
Colbains
Farnville Vu
New York
Holiner
Coline
Warners Base
Debt question stirs Carbondale council debate
The Carbondale common council debated a resolution on a city fire alarm debt option. It would let voters express desire to increase debt without binding the city, though some members fear it limits council power. A separate item noted a Meat Dealer Edwards team accident. no serious injuries reported after a Sand Street overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
G. B. van Order
Deaths on Terrace Street and Brook Lyn Street
James Matthews died at home on Terrace Street Monday at midnight of rheumatism. He was born in Ireland fifty six years ago and had lived in the area since age sixteen and in his Terrace Street home twenty two years. His wife and distant relatives in Ireland survive him. The funeral is at 3 PM at By Rove church. Mrs Michael McHiowan died at her Brook Lyn Street home Monday night aged forty one. Her funeral is 8 20 AM Thursday at Mose with a requiem high mass. She is survived by her husband six children Mary Margaret Julia Three Alexander and Eleanor, her parents, and brothers and sisters Thomas F James A Henry W John J Michael George Mrs Margaret A Ryan Mrs Peter Manjey of South Scranton and Miss Julia Collins of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthews
Terrace Street
Ireland
Flo
Honste
By Rove
Michael McHiowan
Brook Iyn Street
Mose
Deconse
Mary
Margaret
Julia
Alexander
Eleanor
Thomas F
James A
Henry W
John J
Michael
George
Margaret A. Ryan
Peter Man Jey
South
Scranton
Julia Collins
Three Pennsylvania volunteers sent to Cuba in signal corps
A Camp MacKenzie letter reports Privates Myers and Chapman of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania volunteers transferred to the signal corps and headed to Cuba. The three local soldiers, former civil electricians, will have higher wages and are praised for reaching their goal. The rest stay in Georgia camps all spring before shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leas
Cuba
MacKenzie
Myers
Chapman
Pennsylvania
Signal Corps
Georgia
Independent candidates vie for school director seats
At the Democratic convention Richard Kirwin received eight votes and Joseph Gallagher six for the nomination to represent the Third and Fourth wards. Gallagher believes he has enough support to win and declares himself a candidate, as three cornered tests for school board seats have remained popular in this city for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kirwin
Joseph Gallagher
Gallagher
Oace
Miss Margaret Lavey to Wed Maurice Donovan in Bridgeport
This morning at 10 o clock Miss Margaret Lavey formerly of this city will marry Maurice Donovan a prominent young businessman of Bridgeport Conn. Miss Lavey was known here as a beautiful and charming girl. Four years ago she moved to Bridgeport and became a nurse. Congratulations are due to Mr. Donovan from many Carbonuae residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lavey
Maurice Donovan
Bridgeport
Conn
Disorderly house charged on Dundaff Street
Florence Tuttle Ema Bunt and Ling Evans appeared before Alderman Jones yesterday charged with keeping a disorderly house on Dundaff street. The Evans girl, very young, confessed and was taken to Scranton by Constable Neary for care at the Florence mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Tuttle
Ema Bunt
Ling Evans
Alderman Jones
Dundaff Street
Evans
Scranton
Neary
Florence Mission
T. C. Robinson Improved After Surgery
Contractor T. C. Robinson is in Dr Wheeler's private hospital undergoing treatment after a surgical operation yesterday. Friends report his condition favorable and that a long standing chronic ailment is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Robinson
Dr. Wheeler
Local and Personal News From Carbondale Area
Mrs William R Morss returns home from Philadelphia after a visit. Misses Killeen host Miss Maury McCarthy of Boranten Wisconsin. Byrne goes to New York for pool contest with Keogh. Mrs William Derby and Mrs Taylor visit mother in Carbondale. Hubert McMillan from Trochester visits parents. John White son of Professor White joins Foster's art gallery staff. Mr and Mrs Plarry Dennis return from Honesdale. Unique Social club to host Burke's hall February 15 with music by Professor Firth. Dr F B Jenkins back from New York for brief stay. Mrs Byron Peck entertains her parents from Waymart. Mrs William Aunger leaves for River street to Copeland home. Mrs W Risbie to host First Presbyterian ladies this afternoon. Charity box to be packed for heathen Chinese. R. Manville of Delaware and Hudson donates 1000 to Trinity church funds. Carbondale High class of 04 meets to offer condolences to W Watton Lee’s family. Mrs P D Scurry to entertain missionary society at Washington street. William Bassett resignation noted in Erie office. Gor Don Dimock to night shipping clerk. A L Ople to succeed Fascett. J O Farrell moves to day billing. Republican city committee meets about campaign plans. growth and principles urged for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Morss
Philadelphia
Killeen
Brooklyn Street
Maury McCarthy
Boranten
Byrne
New York
Keogh
William Derby
Taylor
Mainbridge
N. Y
Hubert McMillan
Trochester
Carborndale
John White
Professor White
Archbald
Foster's Art Gallery
Plarry Dennis
Honesdale
Burke's Hall
Firth
F. B. Jenkins
Byron Peck
Wonnacott
Waymart
William Aunger
Cmp
William Foster
Danville
Conn
Purple
River Street
Copeland
H. BE. May
W. F*risbie
First Presbyterian Church
Delaware and Hudson
Er. Manville
Trinity Church
Carbondale High School
Central School
W. Watton Lee
Mra
PD. Scurry
Home
Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Washington Street
William Bassett
Erie
L. Tine
Delaware and Hudson Coal Shipping Department
Gordon Dimock
Erie Coal Department
A. L. Ople
Fascett
Farrell
Viewers review sewer district damage assessments
Court appointed viewers met in council rooms to display a prepared schedule of damages costs and benefits for properties along the First Sewer District line. Citizens expressed dissatisfaction and may appeal before the viewers report is confirmed. William Healey funeral held from Dunmore Street to St Patrick’s Church with a high mass and prayers. interment at St Put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Dunmore Street
William Healey
At. Patrick’s Church
J. ‘Tt. Jordan
Kendham
P. J. Murphy
St. Put
Cemetery attendees and local visitors noted in Scranton area
Teks cemetery attendance drew many from out of town. Notables included Hugh O'Boyle J Dempsey John O'Hara TM Ket jew PJ Hoban and Patrick Cannon Robert O'Connell of Honesdale. Visitors from Provdence Miss Rove Canavan of West Scranton and Miss Lucy Farrell returned home. Local weddings and bakery changes also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teks
Prall
Merere
Hugh O' Boyle
J. Dempsey
John O'Hara
TM. Ketjew
PJ. Hoban
Patrick Cannon
Robert O'Connell
Honesdale
Misa
Lucy Farrell
Wo d. Lloyd
Taylor
Alice Patten
Annie Kearney
Nina Fallon
Louis Zakon
Scranton
William Thomas
Lackawanna
A. A. Fadden
Wildsor
Bivt
Moorman
Lackawanna Street
Fadden
Misa Katie McNicols
Misa Minnie Hoban
Sacred Heart fair closes for two months after Christmas opening
The Sacred Heart church fair, opened on Christmas evening, ended its run with a large final night crowd of about four hundred. Prizes for a doll contest went to five girls and totaled 279 dollars. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Roche with a large turnout. News notes report local residents ill or traveling, plus community happenings and upcoming events in Scranton and Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Maomie Dougher
Mary McGarry
Tessie McLoughlin
Marry Ponne
James Bigtin
Thomas Hart
George Morloskey
Jermyn
M. Carney
M. Duffy
Carbondale
Jay
Engineer Griffiths
Delaware and Hudson
L. J. Fuller
Bacon Street
J. E. May
Rushbrooke Road
Chapman's Lake
Mud Pond
Clarke Grosvenor
David Hill
Charles Gannon
Michae Haggerty
George McGiof
Patrick Mullally
Ife
Scranton
Thomas Williame
Fourth Street
le Ws
Grip
Wiliam Davis
Third Street
Twbert Edwarde
Nicholas Moon
Welet Settlement
William Shager
Fourth Streat
Isaac Mendelsasotin
Mayfield
Office of
Justice of
Dickson City Republicans File For Local Primaries
Candidates filed for main party offices in Dickson City borough with primaries set for Saturday January 2. Nominees include Borough Auditor John Husband High Constable Andrew Harwin and Charles Jankine. First ward council hopefuls Thomas H. Parrett John X. James James Reed and others seek posts including school director William Hawkin Lieber and constable Richard Harron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Naval
John Husband
Andrew Harwin
Charles Jankine
Thomas H. Parrett
John X. James
James Reed
William Hawkine
Chris, Lieber
Richard Harron
School Directors and Election Officials Named in Ward Notice
A local notice lists school directors including Frank K Filarniki and George Milway to be elected. It names constables Reese B Davin and George Cosing, judge of election John Rosh, inspector Joe Surdykowekt, and vigilance members in multiple wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fr. Filey
George Cooper Constable
Monry Dierks
Stephen Deddee
Benjamin Jarvis
James Ferguson
Nd Kemeki
Chearge Zimmerman
Charles D. Snyder
A. J. Adar
Frank Zalewak
Watkin Buckland
George Cosing
Frank K. Filarniki
George Milway
Reese
Davin
John Rosh
Joe Surdykowekt
Emblem division anniversary event set in Taylorville
The Emblem division No.87 Suns of Temperance celebrates a Friday evening January 27 gathering at Weber's mate with an extensive program including Lydia Haskins, Hwan G Evans, Arthur Stone, May Mor Runs, and many others. Guests include Mies Anniquirnet and Williat Seine, with local officials and community figures attending. The note lists social events, marriage plans, fatalities, court visitors, and civic tickets across Taylorville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber's Mate
Tle
Edovtion
Arthur Stone
Owen Howells
May Mor- Runs
Primps
J. Thomas
Leah Evans
Lydia Haskins
Mappy da Vis
Mise Davie
Ms. Hugher
T. J. Jones
Messrs. Nicholas and
Griffith
Wlhm
Nicholas
Stump
B.D. Davis
Willian Minghet
John Byrns
Reading
Stine Davis
Misses Dowelle
Samuels
Wieam Jones
Kwin Havkina
Harry Dugger
Leshon
Thevine
Tove Ehitatlen
Thome Kling
Buyid
North Taylor
Horouth
Providence
Williat Seine
Conternmrelend
Richard Jones
Storrs Street
Taylorville Lodge
Pythias
Reese's Hill
Misa Maggie Willams
Marthe Lewis
Rtv
Whiam Morgans
Harris
Richari Howen
North Main Street
Taylor Oasile
Knights of the Golden Eagle
First Ward
James Thomas
Sehow
W. B. Owens
William Jones
James Patterson
Moosic
Mra Ann Fisher
Mere
Henry Welber
A. Weber
Forest Home
Kate McNicholas
Olyphant
How to Prevent Pneumonia Remedies from Grippe Attacks
An advert describes that pneumonia follows influenza but can be prevented by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy counteracts the tendency of colds or grippe to develop pneumonia and calls it the best remedy for bad colds and grippe. Bottles are warranted and sold by Matthews Hiros as wholesalers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthews Hiros
Ia Grippe
Pleas and settlements mark Monday plews trial list
The Tunkhannock court docket shows multiple cases with actions including issues, appeals, and arbitrations. Notable items involve Farmers Bank Springville, Lyman and others, J H Lyman, and the estate of Maria Thomas with audits by FR Jordan. Jury trials proceed. dispositions include bonds and costs allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morgan
Charles Kern
Kenry Harding
W. Althouge
Farmers’ Bank
Springville
J. WH. Lyman
Assumpaht
Wheeler Estate
John ‘Trowbridge
A. Adams
Samuel Arnold
G. W. Wagner
Sherif
Laving Wagner
Karate
Maria Thomas
FR. J. Jordan
B. F. Pedrick
Mary
Transuo
Flow
H. C. Butinell
Sale
Commonwealth Ve
William Gebee
Rowland Rhields
Fred Wall
Caplas
Charles M. Culver
Bradford
Local Notes From Jackson Area
George Lamb returned to school with Mr. Martin Pickering and wife of Jackson in town Monday. Jerome Pilkington spent Sunday with his parents. Leon Halsteed is injured and unable to attend school. Hollenbeck and Patterson were in town on business Tuesday. J Augustus Burne was called out of town Tuesday. Mrs J P Leyden visiting in Herrick. W R Gelatt called at his future home in North Jackson. Crosier attended the funeral of Alden Pickering of Herrick yesterday. Gelatt was in Herrick yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamb
Martin Pickering
Jackson
Jerome Pilkington
Ga HowMdigy
Leon Hallsteed
Hollenbeck
Patterson
J. Augustus Burne
Wusibess
J. P. Leyden
Herrick
Glelatt
North Jackson
H. HH. Crosier
Alden Pickering
BE. Gelatt
Death of John Kelly at age 50 in Avoca
John Kelly aged 50 died yesterday at his sister Mire Mary Morahan's home after months with Bright's disease. Survived by unmarried status and another sister Mrs. Sarniah Cardon of Pittaton. Funeral Thursday at 9:00 a.m. with interment in St. Mars's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Mire
Mary Morahan
Bright
Sarniah Cardon
Pittaton
St. Mars’s Cemetery
Community Notices From Greenwood Area
Mre Dowd of Greenwood was a visitor in town on Mondays. A supper will be held at the brick church on Wednesday evening January 5 with all invited. Eva Drake a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ebenezer Drake funeral services were at the home Tuesday afternoon interment at Marcy cemetery. Mr and Mrs J G Bhiffer of West Pittston were married at the home of Mr Eben Poote on Sunday.
Burglars Force Open Gaige and Clements Store
Thieves entered Gaige and Clements by forcing the shop door yesterday morning. They took pants shirts gloves mittens shoes and underwear without triggering the alarm. Frank Dockerty telegraph operator notified neighbors and Mr Galge, but the burglars escaped and no clues remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaige and
Clements
Frank Dockerty
Fhiat
Galge
Ladies of the W C T U to Meet Thursday Afternoon
The ladies of the W C T U society will meet Thursday at 4 o'clock at Mrs. J M Beck's home on Main Street. All members are urged to attend. J Barrett was a business caller at Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Supper from 6 to 10 p m at the M B Church tonight. Entertainment at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T. UL. Society
J. M. Beck
Majin Street
J. Barrett
Wilkes-Barre
M. B
Women in the War Honored by Congress for Relief Work
The Senate passed a resolution thanking Miss Barton of the Red Cross for her wartime relief services and similar acknowledgment extended to other organizations led by Helen Gould and Anna Wheeler. Bills praise various donors, nurses, and groups across New York and Massachusetts, with Miss Barton noted in the president's message and a proposal to strike a gold medal in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Misa China Barton
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Miss Barton
Womaun
New York
Missa Helen Gould
Bishop Potter
National Relief Association
Massachusetts Volunteer Associety
Boston
Miss Gould
Annie Wheeler
General Wheeler
Mieg Chanler
Anna Boulingny
City of
Legislature of
Gray
Mint
Red Cross Sodellas
Mise Chanler
Astor
Anna Boulingay
Ponce
San Juan
Bandago
Montauk Point
Regular
Surgeon General
Santiago
Lesser
Trumbull White
Chicago Record
Mise Janet Jennings
Johns Hopkins Medical College
Ennis
Freedman's Hospital
Washington
Miss Hourton
Ellen
Walworth
Mary Larkin
Kimmitsburg
Mid
Chickamauga
Becuse
Happiness vs Misery and the Par Tonics in Scranton
An advertisement for Charcota tonic tablets and Wink remedy claims to cure nervousness melancholy and overindulgence effects on appetite and abstain from alcoholic drinks. It promotes pamphlet distribution from G. W. Clark at 326 Penn Ave Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton
After Effects of La Grippe Prompts Prolonged Weakness
A Sanitary era advertisement argues la grippe leaves chronic catarrh and systemic weakness. It blames lingering mucous membrane inflammation for broad symptoms and promotes Peruna as the sole effective tonic.
Women of war service and Samoa trade notes
The article praises numerous women who served as nurses and volunteers during the war, highlighting their sacrifices and honors. It notes contract nurses and volunteers, mentions Nubina Walworth and Sister Mary Larkin, and cites a plan to memorialize them. It shifts to Samoa, detailing foreign land ownership, copra exports, and isolation from markets, with geography and trade barriers outlined.
Germany Aims to Rule Samoa Despite Small Trade
The New York Sun reports Germany seeks dominance in Samoa despite minimal trade. It notes Germany trails the United States, Great Britain, and Australasia in island commerce. The 1897 Samoa imports totaled $53,415.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Samoa
Islands
United States
Great Britain
Australasia
To Be Continued In A French Newspaper Satire
A fragmented excerpt discusses how serialized fiction relies on cliffhangers with examples from French and German periodicals. It notes methods to end chapters abruptly and mentions a continuation in the next issue. The piece references an Arienne Wand story and a German verse break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Instars
Arienne Wand
Miss Thinn Jack Comments On Lacking Life Column
A fragment notes Miss Thinn Jack saying last night that my heck resembled a column in life. The remark hints at confusion over a missing piece or direction and uses unclear phrasing for meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
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