Carbondale Correspondence Highlights Local Efforts
The Carbondale column notes news sent to Mr. CG Munn of Salem Avenue and Church Street. It reports women raised between $400 and $500 for the shared mortgage and about $200 spent on chapel furnishings, praising the ladies for their effort after a supper following the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
FR. Munn
Salem Avenue
Church Street
W. T. Roberts
Oey
Milo Gardner
Mra. A. P. Treutwein
Sons of Veterans Organize New Camp In Odd Fellows Hall
An enthusiastic meeting of the Sons of Veterans organized a camp in the Odd Fellows building last evening. They pledged to renew interest in the group and promote patriotism, aid disabled veterans and widows, honor Memorial Day, support the Grand Army of the Republic, and advance equal rights and liberty for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Odd Fellows Building
Greond Army of the Republic
Oir
Annual Meeting of Baptist Ladies' Aid Society Held
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting last evening. Officers elected included President Mrs Daniel Davis, First Vice President Mrs William Salmon, and Second Vice President Mrs A Lewns. The group reported a remarkable year of work and charitable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Daniel Davis
Mra
William Salmon
Mre
Lewns
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
Advert says consumption is mankind’s greatest danger and praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, claiming cures for consumption bronchitis asthma laryngitis lung disease and nasal trouble. It cites testimonials and offers the product and a medical book for sale through Pierce’s Association and Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Audubon
Audubon Co
Lowa
Scranton Club Wins First Whist Match Over Carbondale
Scranton defeats Carbondale in the opening Whist club series by twenty six points at Carbondale Hi Gleich club room. Detailed scores show Scranton and Carbondale teams trading sections with mixed results and a final Scranton lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carbondale
Trinity Vestry Extends Call to Rev Traillin L Sawyer
The Trinity vestry in Newark Delaware has extended a call to Rev Traillin L Sawyer to become rector here. Sawyer preached three weeks ago and impressed with strong learning and delivery. He is highly recommended by Rev George Ball Wilmington and is expected to move his family to this city if he accepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Vestry
Traillin L. Sawyer
Newark
Delaware
Trinity
Sawyer
Trinity Church
George ©. Ball
Wilmington
Ciwee Church
Montadie
Oonce
Tale Muneon's Korte on Drummond Avenue Dining Hour
A vehicle crash on Drummond Avenue caused a spill of oysters eggs sauerkraut and damaged a vehicle. The incident caused about twenty del hares in damage and a hand injury to Kromettox of Woodlawn Avenue. A Goallirani breaker failed after 7 clock yesterday morning. Dr J. 3 amputated two fingers at the iet joint. Henry Bunnell celebrated his sixteenth birthday with a surprise party hosted by Allerman and Mrs L J Bunnell featuring a gift of a cold pen from Mr Pinnell and guests Lola Corby Minnie Wallace Minnie Moyles Jessie Matthews Retta Matthews Clara Arthur Grace Simmerel Hannah Oi horne Nellie Burns Margery Davidson Albert Coe Ray Williams Lelley Huntell William Lindsay Joseph Tiley George Bunnell Georg Culvin Lark Fines James Utley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tale Muneon
Korte
Drummond Avenue
Clara Arthur
Grace Simmerel
Hannah Oi Horne
Nellie Burns
Margery Davidson
Albert Coe
Ray Williams
le Ley Huntell
William Lindsay
Joseph Tiley
George Bunnell
Georg Culvin
Lark Fines
James Utley
Local Residents Visit and Move In Nearby City
Misses Marie Eaton of Hyde Park and Jewsie Rives of Archhald visited Curtondile yesterday. George Matnierleiss and Mr and Mrs George Smith, longtime guests of L A Bascetts, returned to Hochester New York. Margaret Quinn from the South Side hosts Flora Wood of Sidney Ohio. Susan Vincent of Hornelleville New York visits relatives here. Henry Gallagher of Trnklyn Street moved to Seranton. William Williams of Drummond Avenue is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Eaton
Hyde Park
Jewsie Rives
Archhald
George Matnierleiss
George Smith
L. A. Bascett
Hochester
N.Y
Margaret Quinn
South Side
Flora Wood
Sidney, N
Susan Vincent
Hornelleville
JERMYN WEDDING JOINS Lovinis Tucker Owens at Home
At 8 o'clock last evening in Jermyn the marriage of Lovinis Tucker to Irate Owens was celebrated at the Tucker residence. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Pranels Gendatl of the Methodist Episcopal Church with relatives and friends in attendance. The newlyweds received many presents and a fine repast followed. The host of guests included Mr and Mrs James Tucker and others. A letter from Port Jervis dated January 24, 1898, from HK Hutchings discusses a missing boy Eddie Woodworth and inquiries about his whereabouts after trips on the canal boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet A. M. Reynolds
Terrace Street
Varna M
William J. Roberts
Mein Street
G. A. Place
Jessie Moore
Lou Williame Gerved
St. Rose Church
T. F. Coffey
Maggie BF. Purcell
Edward Purcell
Sand Street
John J. Ingermoenn
Wyming Street
Croomeman
Alary Langan
Dunmore
James Flannery
Hedges
Wyoming
Mike Mattie A. Bryant
Edwin J. Peters
G. A. Fpiace
Myrtle Bryant
Frank Jones
Mire
Peters
Drummond Avenue
James ‘Tucker
Fourth Street
Lovinis
Irate Owens
Second Street
Old Broom
Tucker
Pranels Gendatl
Methodist Epiiconal Church
Offerted
Mrs. Owens
James Owens
Thomas Pensouch
Charles Olmnacht
James Tucker
Thomes Prynn
Henry Gilbert
Gee, White
Vutechinga
Pat Ewen
Cordiner
Eddie
Port Mwen
G. W. Corner
Eddie Woodworth
Candt
New York
Port Jervis
Port Jervie
Hutchings
Woodworth
Mr. Hutchings
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Nellie Boylan
Ths Place
Dominick Holleran
Pittston
J. J. McCabe
Mayfield Caucus Names Local Officials and Activities
A Mayfield caucus nominated officers for various terms including Theodore Wadina and James Harris as councilmen for three years and William Edmonda for one year. Lafayette Matthews and M J Cavanaugh were chosen as school directors, with several other posts listed. A citizens caucus is planned at Fidmonds hall Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutehinge
Cordiner
May Honwood
Emily Jackson
Third Street
Viet
Nicholson
Forest City
Cole Hotel
North Main Street
Mayfield
Theodore Wadina
James Harris
William Edmonda
Lafayette Matthews
M. J. Cavanaugh
William Seymour
Jain McGarry, Sr
Henry Reeves
Davi G
Williama
William Williams
Henry Langman
Fever Carbo
Lewis Adama
Mise
Mabel Davia
Carbondale
Citizens
Fidmonds' Hall
Fourteenth Anniversary of Sons of Temperance Held at Webb's Rink
The Emblem division No. 57 Sons of Temperance celebrates its fourteenth anniversary at Webb's rink with a full program of piano solos recitations and duets guided by J Elias and Olwen Howells. Mr John Conley leaves for Latin North Carolina to oversee mines for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. five months away with Surveyor Thorpeon. Knights of the Golden Eagle No. 267 meets at Reese's hall and Junior Order United American Mechanics plans to host Scranton state council session with Lakawanna Valley No. 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
Webers Rink
Ray Morgane
Jenkin Reynolds
Olwen Howells
J. Elias
T. Dewitt Edwards
Thomas Reynolds
William Williams
David R. Bowen
Sarah Sanuele
Mesars
Hughes and Evans
Evan G. Evans
Weley Jones and Friends
Thomas Davis
Misses James and Phillips
Henry Howelle
Johny Evans
David Hopkins
William Hughes
Annie James
John Evans
John Conley
Dot
Conley
Newarn
North Carolina
Thorpeon
Greenwood Coal Compins
School of Mines
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Philadelphia
Taylor
Taylor Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Reese's Hall
United American Mechanics
State Council
Scranton
Lakkawanna Valley
Byers
Frank Lally
Dr. Moffatt
Daniel Richards
David BD
Chrisfiths
West Minooka
John G. Price
Midge Street
Mise Nellie de Phyram
Pittston
Local social and political notices from Green Ridge to Taylor
A local column records visits and health updates for residents including Mr. and Mrs. Singer and Miss Maud Mullinex. It notes a Republican vigilance committee caucus, school and town officers elected, and various society meetings at the Fruit City area with details of attendees and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Singer
Green Ridge
Maud Mullinex
Judson Mullinex
Walleville
Earnest Mott Ds
May Bennett
Newark
N. J
Richard Griffin
Citizens’ Caucus
Republican
Republican Vigilance Committee
Old Methodist Chapel
Justice of the Peace
George H. Nichols
Nelson N. Nichols
W. M. Swallow
David Smith
J.C. Batley
Fred Walker
George Tiymer
Freeman Leach
BE. OA. White
Ik. Ti. Dunlap
Three Days of Tremendous Cloak Selling Starts Here
Three days of big cloak and cape sale begins today with an immense new stock. The buyer secured a large New York lot at about forty cents on the dollar and promises high quality Persiana cloth garments with satin linings and storm collars. Early buyers will secure the best picks at $8.90 for the three day event, with colors including red heliotrope plum green and black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scranton
America
Beavercraft Jackets In Special Three Day Sale
Beaver beaver cloth kersey and astrakhan jackets lined with fine black satin. Not factory priced under ten to twelve dollars. Three day sale priced at four dollars and five cents.
Capes of Beaver and Kersey Cloth on Sale
Fabrics include Beaver, Kersey, Caterpillar and As trakhan 24 to 27 inches long with extra full sweep satin lining and fur edge. Empire back high storm collar. Originally not sold under 15 dollars. Three day sale price seven dollars and fifty cents.
English Seal Collarettes Sale Ad
Very stylish English seal collarettes made full with storm collars and silk lining. The item is the equal of any $5.00 collarette sold in stores across America. Guaranteed genuine English seal not imitation. pote 21-87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mail Order Department Urges Out of Town Orders
If you live out of the city and desire to take advantage of this bargain opportunity send your order to our mail order department. It will receive prompt and careful attention. Be sure to give bust and waist measures and the length of sleeve.
Township slate and local notices from Scranton news
The article lists Republican ticket positions for justice of the peace supervisors war auditor town clerk treasurer assessor and school directors. It notes candidates under old and 1897 laws and mentions visits by local residents and a death in Scranton of Mrs Naunton with burial planned in Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Knight
Aril 1
J. W. Mullinex
Ward
J. C. Diggns
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Evans
Harry B. Akerley
John Holgate
Silas Griffin
E. Lynnch
J. W. Rhodes
Gilbert
William Moon
Mra. Reed
Tillmen
Carindale
M. H. Coon
Arch Bald Republicans Hold Ward Caucus in Linde’s Hall
Republicans of the First ward held a caucus at Linde’s hall voting for ward officers. E A Jones elected chairman with Thomas Lewis and H Linderman as secretaries. Scanlon nominated for council, Linderman for school director, Keating as assessor after a final ballot. Swartzwauber nominated for registrar, Beck for judge of election, Frill for inspector. A second caucus planned for a justice of the peace and an auditor, with Crawford county system proposed. Mrs William Naunton of Church street dies at Dr Thomas hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callcus
Linde's Hall
E. A. Jones
Thomas Lewis
H. ©. Linderman
Council
Thomas F. Scanlon
John Peters
John H. Linderman
John Corcoran
Michael Keating
Michael Baitus
Louis Swartzwauber
Keating
Register of Voters
Fred. Swartetrauber
Fred. Beck
Anthony Frill
Crawford County
William Naunton
Church Street
Local Church Societies Host Social and Notices
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church held a social with a planned program and refreshments plus a free will offering. Laurence Lennon of Grassy Island is very ill with muscular rheumatism. Miss Bertha Peck travels to Philadelphia due to sister Mrs. Della King’s serious illness. Names omitted from the Masonic banquet speech list include Henry Chapman, Edwin W. Hitter and W. L. Carr. The Presbyterian Young People plan a Washington reception February 22 at the church parlors. Perkville Conclave plans a second public installation at Ledyard Hall next Friday with a varied program. A gold watch raffle for Mrs. Smith’s benefit is set for the Fortison house next Saturday. An umbrella mistakenly taken at the banquet last Tuesday night belonged to Toastmaster James W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Lawrence Lennon
Grassy Island
Bertha Peck
Philadelphia
Della King
Henry Chapman
Edwin WW. Hitter
W. L. Carr
Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church
Washington
Perkville
Ledyard Hall
Tommie
Chance Jopeling
Eddie Tinklepaugh
Miners to Leave for South Carolinaemployment
About fifteen experienced miners from this town will depart Saturday for South Carolina to work in the soft coal mines. Bert Addison, formerly of this town, will accompany them and is now engaged in coal business in that region. Other local residents visited, attended weddings, and events including the Curran obsequies, Moaghan-Mullen nuptials, and a funeral at St. Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Herbert Addison
J. E. Reynolds
West Pittston
W. H. Ashley
Hackettstown
John Campbell
West Bide
Alexander
Wyoming
Mary McCabe
Pittston
Curran
Peckville
Thomas McHugh
Browneville
Brooklyn
Richard Cretey
Marriage Ceremony Nods to Family Eyes in Pittston
After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s mother’s residence. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Holleran, will reside in Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Parliamentary Rule Fragment from Life Proceedings
The excerpt outlines that all motions require a second, a motion is lost if the mover regains consciousness within half an hour after making it, and members and motions may be tabled with the chair having preference.
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Lackawanna County
Hymen's
Varna M. Reynolds
W. J. Roberts
Parcell
Petere Bryant
Scranton Club
Dusenbury
Rotingen
Dens and
Allalineh
Tinvlie and Stewart
Dr. Davis and
Jukesley
Corhomlale
Beranton
Heamphrey and Patterson
Siewnd
Scranton Phim
Davie and Hhikesley
Hoole
Vis Cordendale
Feore
Pulira
Dusenbury and Hobernson
Dole and
Bromibent
Tatler and Roeere
Tye Laur and
Price
Deans and
Allfalmoh
Jermyn
Taylor News
Sons of Temperances
Clark's
Mie
J. L
Mies Ju- Ia GU
Ternion
Mar
W. H. Swallow
Mire B
J. Chapman
N. Davis
Lizsie Frace
Emma Coon
Nellie Callender
Lucia
Angeline Brigham
Nellie Lutsey
A. M
Fazelle Ward
Knapp
Erie Medical CO. Sa
Capes
Pote
Jonas Long
Castoria
Avoca
Reichsgrath
E. C. West
G. Clark
Washington Ave
Penn, Ave
Nervouws
Laren
Abase
Scrantonon Pa
Salkie Bros. and
HC. Sanders, druggla\s
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