City Schools Record Shows Attendance Rise and Graduates
Superintendent Elmer E. Garr reports a rise in overall school attendance this year with 2770 pupils present and 2505 last year, noting improved rates despite a strike. Night school outcomes are weak, but the high school graduates reach a historic class size with strong certification performance by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Garr
Tielow
Garr
T Schon
Bachan
Iain Hee
Trunney
Schow
No Band Concerts Dim Cycle Club Plans
Carbondale Cycle club disappoints locals by canceling a planned series of concerts due to Mozart band fees. The unions set higher prices, leading to abandonment of the project despite last year’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Cycle Club
Mozart Band
William Walker Receives Board Testimonial Before Departure
William Walker, president of the hospital directors, was honored Monday evening with a gold headed cane presented at his Mayfield home. Board members present included S. Jones, M. F. Norton, Julius Moses, Carbondale, Thomas Hunter, and Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Pittsburg
Htgh
Mr. Walker
Mayfield
Jones
M. F. Norton
Julius Moses
Carbondale
Thomas Hunter
Jermyn
Departure note mirrors fond farewell and best wishes
John White of Forest City reports a presentation by Mr. Jones expressing regret at Mr. Walkers departure and goodwill for his continued success. Mr. Walker replied briefly, assuring directors he will treasure the token of their support and wishing them success in the work he leaves. A special hour was then enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Forest City
Jones
City council power debated over mayor veto of Westing contract
The Tribune surveyed city attorneys after council failed to meet on Monday to consider Mayor Kilpatrick's veto. Opinions varied on whether the veto already took effect, when the fifteen day period runs, and if the resolution needed mayoral transmission. Councils may still act to approve or reject the veto, with the final decision resting in their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Tribune
Counelle
Corncile
Conmcensiia
Spoi Nes
Cnedlal
Otte
Comnells
Mail Carriers' Vacations Set By Drawing At Carbondale
Carbondale post office carriers selected their summer vacations by a drawing. Four carriers drew two week periods from August 1 through September 26. Martin Oliver’s vacation runs August 1 to August 14, George J. Davis August 18 to August 31, P. F. Carroll August 29 to September 11, and W. B. Chase September 19 to September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Arrieing
Martin Oliver
George J., Davis
P. F. Carroll
W .B. Chase
M. B. A Excursion To Lake Lodore Planned
The local M B A branch schedules an excursion to Lake Lodore on Wednesday July 31. Proceeds support the St Roxe church debt relief fund. A general committee led by J F P Boylan is named with literary committees to follow. Attractions are promised to draw many city travelers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
St. Roxe
J. F P. Boylan
Atd Literath
Lodere
Foresters of America Plan Lake Lodore Excursion
The Foresters Excursion No 50 arranged a trip to Lake Lodore on Thursday August 1. Placards announce the event and Hon M T Burke will speak on The Benefits of the Foresters. The Mozart band provides music with many other attractions promised for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Court Lily
Order of Foresters of America
Lake Lodore
M. T. Burke
Mozart Band
Pleasant surprise for Woodworths by church orchestra
The First Methodist church orchestra surprised Fred Woodworth and his wife Mira Nettle Bailey at their Pleasant Street home on Salem Avenue Monday evening. Mrs Woodworth, formerly a member of the orchestra, helped plan the event. Musicians offered hospitable reception and the evening proved enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Woodworth
First Methodist Church
Fred Woodworth
Mira Nettle Bailey
Salem Avenue
Woolworth
Meetings of Tonight Reach Several Fraternal Bodies
William H. Davies post No 147 Grand Army of the Republic Pioneer cwedls No 205 Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic hum Fidelity conclave No 3 Order of Heptarophe hold gatherings this evening in town halls and lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Davies Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Hum
Fidelity
Order of Heptarophe
Winwood Man Takes Erie Sea Trip to Pacific Coast
G L Davall of Winwood departed last night aboard the Erie bound for the Pacific coast with plans reaching as far as San Francisco. The trip marks a coastal voyage for Davall, detailing an extended journey to the western seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast
G. L. Davall of
Winwood
Erie
Pacific Coast
San Franciseo
Young men shine as public figures in Carbondale praise
The article lauds Harry Williams secretary of the Carbondale poor board and Bert Durfee a new president of the Patriotic Order Sene of America camp. It highlights Williams youth, wisdom, and cool counsel at meetings and Durfee’s civic drive, plus local helpers Griffiths Nealon and others aiding travelers and post office service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williame
Carbondale Poor Board
Willlans
Interpore
Williams
Yooung
Manville
Delaware and Hudson
Bert KE. Durfee
Otter Lane of
America
Distriet
H. C. Huffman
Mit
Cobh
Carbondale
Scranton
Helene
Durfee
Carribondale
Sene of Veterans
Patriotic Order
Sene of America
Guily
John M. Nealon
Newsom
Post Ofice
Nealon
Erroneous Old Fellows Day Date Corrected at Lake Lodore
A correction announces Old Fellows' day at Lake Lodore now set for Friday August 2. The prior notice incorrectly stated August f. The event date is updated and officially confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Liveryman Steve Holgate Unveils New Hero Vehicle
Liveryman Steve Holgate unveiled a new hero in the city as the vehicle drew praise from onlookers. The car traveled through streets yesterday attracting curious residents and compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Holgate
Yeaterday
Toledo Bound after Visit with George Kelly
Miss Hearne, who had been a guest at the home of George Kelly, returned to Toledo on Monday for her home in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Hearne
George Kelly
Ohio
Funeral for Mark Harte Dated After Beherfictady Death
The funeral for the late Mark Harte who died Saturday in Beherfictady was announced. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and pay final respects in a ceremony conducted by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Harte
Funeral at Saint Rose Church Bespeaks Tight Attendance
Yesterday morning from the home on Brooklyn Street mourners gathered for a requiem mass at Saint Rose Church celebrated by Rev. George Dixon. Interment followed at Saint Rose Cemetery with pallbearers Patrick Pace, William McAndrew, Tobias Mullen, Dennis Toolan, Harry Flannery, Thomas McCann, James Bagley, and Michael Grogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Street
Bt. Rose Church
George Dixon
Bt. Rose Cemetery
Patrick Pace
William McAndrew
Tobias Mullen
Dennis Toolan
Harry Flannery
Thomas McCann
James Bagley
Michael Grogan
Winan Hull Transferred for Honesdale Trial Today
Winans Hull the accused slayer of Edward Schoonover arrived in Honesdale yesterday morning for his murder trial. A crowd gathered at Seventh Avenue station as Hull, handcuffed, was escorted by Sheriff Armbruster and Constable Neary to jail. Hull remained calm though his father and brother expressed distress and questioned his guilt. Authorities plan a Thursday hearing and subpoenas will identify witnesses who saw Schoonover's body the day it was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Delaware and Hadeen
Ciiffiths
Griffitha
Griftha
Griffiths
Winans Hull
Edward Schoonover
Honesdale
Hull
Sheriff Armbruster
Edward Neary
Winans
Schoonover
Will
County Fall
McCabe
Neary
ANOTHER SOLDIER RETURNS FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Samuel Goodrich of Greenfield has returned home after serving in the Philippines. He enlisted in Carbondale, served in active duty, saw his regiment muster out in San Francisco, and traveled home via the Pan American Exposition. He visited his sister in Carbondale before joining his parents in Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Samuel Goodrich
Greenfield
Goodrich
Carbondale
San Francisco
East
Carbondate
Thomas Budd
List of letters remaining at Carbondale Post Office
Post office records reveal a July 14 note listing letters for many recipients including T. J. Colligan Michael Calling M. C. Crawford Pat Farrington William O Malley Thomas Marshall John Schumann John Taylor dc Wagner Bec Y Mo Mrs Fanny Phelps Mrs Ida Tucker Miss Margaret Fen ner Miss Frances M Graham Fors elem Jwan Bryndga Winehugo Salen Alexandra Goybaert J He Thomas BP ak
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. He. Thomas
BP. Ak
Auction of Household Goods at Belmont Street Residence
An auction will liquidate several debts as William Gildithe leaves the city. Household effects will be sold to the highest bidder at the Belmont Street residence on Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gildithe
Belmont Street
Griffithe
Councilman Davis Plans Extensive East Coast Trip
South Church official John J. Davis plans a multi city voyage starting Albany and the Hudson River to New York City then south along the Atlantic coast to Virginia. The journey is likely in the month's final weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Davis
South Church Steel
Albany
Hudson
New York City
Atlantice
Virginia
Scranton Registrants Named at Hotel Harrison
The article lists yesterday’s registrations in Scranton including David Pritchard Stephen Dyer Marvin Muir Thomas Murray N A James F W Guard G A Hopkins and W H Logan at Hotel Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hotel Harrison
David Pritchard
Stephen Dyer
Marvin & Muir
Thomas Murray
N. A. James
F. W. Guard
G. A. Hopkins
W. H. Logan
New Lincoln Avenue Home Rises for Wiltam B Lindsay
A handsome beige house on Lincoln Avenue is being rapidly erected for Wiltam B Lindsay. When completed the residence will rank among the city's prettiest and coziest, reflecting swift progress on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Wiltam B
Lindsay
Delaware & Hudson workers lay flagstone walk on Church Street
Employees of the Delaware and Hudson company lay a flag stone walk on the west side of Church street below the Racketbrook bridge. The project adds materially to improvements recently made in that quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware & Hudson Company
Church Street
Racketbrook Bridge
Barbers' Union Team Triumphs In City Exhibition
The Barbers' union of Pittston sent a nine to play the local Barber's union. The game started at 3:99 and ended at 6:20, with Pittston visitors winning 23 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union of
Pittston
Barber's Union
Ex-railroader opens general store at Seventh and Spring
Thomas Morgan once a railroad worker has been unable to work for six months due to injuries and has now opened a general store at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Spring Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Morgan
Seventh Avenue
Spring Street
Mrs Maria Abbott to Be Interred at Maplewood Cemetery
The remains of the late Mrs Maria Abbott of Elmira New York are expected to arrive at 2 o'clock this afternoon. They will be taken to Maplewood cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Abbott
Elmira
N. Y
Maplewood Cemetery
Nurse Bridget Gilmartin Returns from Starucca Assignment
Miss Bridget Gilmartin, a trained nurse, has returned from Starucca where she served the family of A Crossley in a professional capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Gilmartin
Starucca
A. Crossley
Cecar Bagley Ends Salem Avenue Picture Framing Business
Cecar Bagley has discontinued the picture framing business he conducted on Salem Avenue for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecar Bagley
Salem Avenue
Local Visitors Reported In City
F H Scott of Scranton visited the American house yesterday while F D Hutchina of New York was in the city visiting relatives. Tralph Histed of Maple Avenue is mentioned in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Scott
Scranton
F. D. Hutchina
New York
Tralph Histed
Maple Avenue
Scranton Visitors and Local Arrivals at Steen Mise and Borough
Loretta Coleman visiting Steen Mise. R H Johnson from Wilkes Barre among Monday visitors in the city. Mary McGarry and Mame Powderly spent yesterday with Scranton friends. Mrs H Rettew of Brooklyn spent days with Mrs C C F E Rettew on John Street and left to Seeleyville. Mrs L B Bates and Mrs J R B Detrick of Carbondale arrived for visit to sister Mrs Olver. Port Jervis Union hosts Port Oliver sisters and their aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shorte
Steen
Mise Loretta Coleman
Vine Street
Scranton
R. H. Johnson
Wilkes-Barre
Mary McGarry
Mame Powderly
H. Rettew
Brooklyn
Mra
Rettew
John Street
Seeleyville
L. B. Bates
Mra. J. RB. Detrick
Carbondale
Ge.k. Olver
Mrs. Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Blanche
Port Oliver
Port Jervia Union
Jermyn and Mayfield School Board Adjourned Meeting
The Jermyn school board held an adjourned meeting to address an overlooked teacher applicant. After debate, the election stood as initially recorded with six teachers reconsidered only to grant fairness to the applicant, and salaries postponed to the next meeting. Numerous room assignments followed with several staff changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Crawford
Hunter S
Hunter
Florence Colwell
Jennie FE. Battenberg
Margaret Cosgrove
Archbald
Gertrude Vail
Cora A. Davin
Catherine T. Mullen
Forest Vail
Scott
John T. Jenkins
Myra L. Hills
Virginia L. Cargill
Thompson
Mabel IE
Nousbirgle
Wilkes-Barre
Susie N. Cure
Carrie D. Murray
Margaret Mulherin
Sara Mullen
Grace Vail
Cora Davis
Myra L. Hille
Marmaret Mulherin
Jennie F. Rattenhern
Kate T. Mullen
Congreve
Jennie K. Battenberg
Mulhearn
Mika Davis
Miss Murray
Misa Colwell
Myra Hille
Classics 2
Delaware and Hudson Company
Olyphant Council Discusses Finances And Repairs
Borough council met in regu lar session with a quorum. Bills paid include street department 224.69 police 100 record 17.20 water 155. Copeland bill referred for advise. Electric plant June expenses 274.55. Auditor rectification issue debated. Tracks near May bridge to be moved with equal cost share. Culvert at Chas fy Island planned using 2 inch terra cotta pipe. Sidewalk and fan ordinance prep. Grassy Island Hose company $10 aid. Sewer district extension until Oct 1. April receipts 51.40 and May 29.63 at electric plant. Death of William Pugh aged resident. Mrs. Bernard Levy visiting. St George’s Sunday school excursion to Lake Lodore. Peddling without license noted for P F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Department
Police
Olyphant Record
Olyphant Water Company
Lawler
van Sickle
McMeans
Copeland
R Borough
Soalicitor Lynch
Williams
Silliman
Scranton Railway Company
May Bridge
Chas Fy Island
Grassy Island Hose Company
Flannaghan
Electric Merit Collector
William Pugh
Lackawanna Street
South Wales
John Beynon
John Meyrick
Union Cemetery
Bernard Levy
New York
St. George's Episcopal Sunday School
St. Luke's Parish
Lake Lodore
P. F
Scranton Huckster Arrest, Fine Paid After Hearing
Burke, a huckster from Scranton, arrested on River Street Monday evening by Officer Murray. At a hearing before Burgess Manning he offered to pay a fine or obtain a license, refused both, spent hours in the horough hastile, then paid a $5 fine. Juvenile dancing class resumes with Lawrence's Orchestra at Mahon's ball Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Scranton
River Street
Murray
Burgess Manning
Horough Hastile
Juvenil
Mahon
Lawrence
Orchestra of
Winton Borough Tightens Licensure After Local Violations
Peckville and Winton borough officers crack down on illegal sales of vegetables and meats, issuing fines for vendors operating without licenses. Residents Blakely and Archbald report fevers, family travels, minor injuries from a shotgun incident, and local names including Lathrop and Corcoran among those listed in the community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Boroweh
Blakely
Mac McKelvey
Muhlensburg
Mac
Alfred Gnngemiuller
Poyntelle
Alfred
Trom
Burgess Mack
Archbald Water Company
Dwight Lathrop
Narroawsburg
Vun
Totter
Peekville
Bessie Corcoran
W. Myers
Frank Evans
Charles W. Smith
Henry Willams
George Bozar
John Pareel
Zoraor Wavelke
Local Notes from Moosic and Surroundings
Moosic residents visitations and family updates include Eli Lethby and Mise Helen of Parsons at George Tregellas home. Joronh Tinkelpaugh injured in Spring Bronk Coal mines and treated by Dr. B. Watson before returning home in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Lethby
Mise Helen
Parsons
George Tregellas
Joronh Tinkelpaugh
Bronk Coal Company
BR. B. Watson
William Grene
New York City
D. C. Cheene
South Main Street
Charles Robinson
Luke Carey
Charlee Metrindle
Lake Winola
A. FB. Dowd
Greenwood
Watkina
Taylor
Presbyterian Church
W. MH. Hillary
M. E
Tigh O
Social visit notes from Birnitsburg region hosts
Moscow society circle includes Mrs Tritchler Mrs Seebring Mrs Kerling and Miss Henry entertained by Mrs F E Bush last Friday. East Ranger visitors Mr and Mime M BE Brown returned with Miss Puchly Brown to spend vacation here. Brooklyn guest Miss Eva Ewingle plans stay with Mrs Frank Alt as Weasley Alt and children visit Beranton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tritchler
Seebring
Kerling
Henry
Birnitsburg
F. E. Bush
M. BE. Brown
East Ranger
Tyerday
Mise Puchly Brown
Mixe Gree Bown
Beranton
Mise Eva, Ewingle
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank Alt
Weasley Altt
Frank Altt
Ettinger
Cireen Grove
Austin Swarts
Bucknell College offerings and institutes listed
Bucknell University catalog item lists the College of Liberal Arts with departments in Philosophy and Pedagogy Law Anthropology and Political Science History Greek Latin English Literature Oratory Modern Languages Mathematics Chemistry and Physics Grea tscce nce and Medicine Library with 21,60 volumes Endowment 425000 Institutes for young women Academy for love and young men School of Music and Art Stupio have separate buildings and teachers Address William Gretzinger Registrar Lewisburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College OF Liberal Arts
Institute For Young Women
Academy For Love and
School OF Music and Art
Stupio
William ©. Gretzinger
Regletrar
Lewisburg, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carbondale Department
Wa'eaa
Mozart
Mother Gray
Sinwitore Femore Worms
Winan Hull
Boone
Delaware and Hudson Station
Barbers
Starrucca
Jermyn and Mayfield
Olyphant
Sou
DR. Mackenzies
Pauli Building
Spruce St
Peckville
Moscow
Connell
Washington Avenue
Bucknell University
OHS
Howard Hanria
Binghamton
Private Training School
Fairview Avenue
Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
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