Councils Accept Semi Centennial Plans and Approve Decor Budget
The common council accepted the semi centennial invitation to participate in Carbondale’s jubilee and appropriated 300 for decorating the city hall and grounds. The meeting also reviewed street light upgrades, an arc light at Fallbrook and Brown, sewer connections, street grades, sidewalk requirements, and a proposed contract to curb washery and plant waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarbondale
Common Council
Archer
Carbondale
KE. BE. Hendricks
J. J. O'Neill
W. B. Gritman
P. C. Connor
Mr. Lotus
Semicentennial Associaition
Semicentennial Association
Neill
Whitfeld
Park
Spring Streets
U Columbia Avenue
Galleltoy
Pugliano
Fallbrook Street
Brown Avenue
Stone
Henry Carter
Councell
Elmira Official Visited Town Yesterday
W. G. MacEdward, division passenger agent of the Erie railroad, from Elmira, was in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. MacEdward
Elmira
Erie Railroad
Louie Abbott Takes Civil Engineering Post in Philadelphia
Louie Abbott has departed for Philadelphia to begin work in his field as a civil engineer. He secured a position reflecting his professional training and experience in civil engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Louie Abbott
Civil Engineering
Injury at Snyder livery stable after horse kick
Samuel Ressigue received a wrist injury when a horse kicked him yesterday morning while he stood at the rear of the animal at Snyder livery stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ressigue
Snyder Livery Stables
Allen's Foot-Base Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old ad style note touts Allen's Foot-Base as a remedy for sore feet and corns. It claims instant relief from painful spots and promotes comfort, mentioning a next package available at a local shop and listing possible retailer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing Allen
Allen
Ima
le le Roy
Horse Fight Wounds Res Siquue in Narrow Escape
A horse kicked as Res Sique raised a hand to block a blow aimed at the neck. The resulting wound is painful but not serious, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressique
Death of Mrs Bartley Biglin in Carbondale
Mrs Ellen Biglin known in local labor circles died yesterday afternoon at 4 20 at her home 144 South Church Street following several months of ill health. Born in Carbondale she lived here all her life. Survived by husband two children two sisters one brother and several relatives. She was active in St Hose church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Bilin
T Bariley Biggin
Biglin
South Church Street
Carbondale
Patrick
Mary Newton
Utter
St. Hose Church
Altar and Rosary Society
Kittie
James
Weeds
Slater
Barbara Nealon
Margaret Nealon
Holyoke
Mass
T. M. Nealon
Bottler
City
Martin Gallagher
Carbondite
Michael Gilligan
Wilkes-Barry
Mary Nealon
Conductor Brownell Injured by Pole Collision
Conductor Brownell of the traction company was severely hurt on Friday night while collecting fares on an open car. He struck his head on a closely planted pole between Jermy n and Archbald, was knocked unconscious, and later treated at Archbald and at home on John Street. He will be kept from work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr van Deren
Archbald
John Strent
Brownell
Injured Passenger Hurled From Erie Excursion Train
Albert Opie of Birkett Street rode the Erie excursion to Binghamton and leaped from the train at the Delaware and Hudson coal office yard on return. He misjudged the speed, was thrown, and sustained painful bruises before being removed to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Opie
Birkett Street
Erie
Binghamton
Delaware and Hudson Yard
Ile
Hall
Miss Sara J Bwigert Enjoys Southern Pennsylvania Trip
Miss Sara J Bwigert of the Mich school faculty travels through Southern Pennsylvania visiting Milleraville Normal school where she graduated and has since visited former schoolmates in Harrisburg and Altoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara J. Bwigert
Mich School
Pennsylvania
Swisert
Milleraville Normal School
Harrisburg
Altoona
Mary Grant Returns Home After Pleasant Visit
Mixa Mary Grant returns to Liberty New York from a pleasant visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Sherman Cildersleeve. Grant is a talented musician and delighted many newly acquired friends during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa Mary Grant
Liberty
N. Y
Sherman Cildersleeve
Mixx Grant
Local Freight Station Sees New Chief Clerk
Roy Mitchell, long time at the Erie freight house, has been made stenographer to G. T. Slade at Dunmore, division superintendent. Joseph Jenkins of Park Street will succeed Mitchell at the local freight station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mitchell
Erie
G. T. Slade
Dunmore
Joseph Jenkins
Park Street
Mr. Mitchell
Eldridge Snyder Heads West After Erie Visit
Eldridge Snyder travels from Erie to Georgetown California to oversee business interests then plans a several week pleasure trip through the West after completing his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Snyder
Erie
Georgetown
Cal
West
W. F. C. Plans Meeting and Lake Trip
The W. F. C. will meet at Mrs. Gillies' on Wednesday at 9 p m to go to Crystal Lake. Members wishing to go should send their names to secretary Clira Carlton, president, this afternoon by 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FR. C
Peel Out Again After Stone Strike Injury
John Peel, the young man struck on the head by a stone in last week’s encounter, was discharged from care yesterday after recovering from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peel
Local Figures Spent Sunday at Crystal Lake
Ten Parry foreman of the Deader composing room Edward Healey of the Anthracite cafe Wallayne Histed of Maple avenue and Will Thomas of Scranton spent Sunday at Crystal lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Parry
Deader
Edward Healey
Anthracite Cafe
Wallayne Histed
Maple Avenue
Will Thomas
Scranton
Crystal Lake
Seranton Traders Visit from Scranton Area
Salesmen from Scranton including Thomas B. Walsh of Armour and Co John B. Nallin of Rows and Co and local dealer Thomas Walsh wholesale shoe agent H Burgerhoff and attorney Louie Grambe were in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Walsh
Armour & Co
John B. Nallin
Rows & Co
Pittston
Thomas Walsh
H. Burgerhoff
Louie Grambe
Seranton
Dr W W Fletcher Family Expected Home Today
The Fletcher family returns home today after a two week Pan American trip. The news notes the trip and arrival without detailing itinerary or destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Fletcher
Mrs Spangenberg Recovers After Severe Tonsillitis Attack
Mrs H A Spangenberg of Archbald Street shows gradual strength return after a severe attack of tonsillitis.
Summer Day’s Troubles at Alderman Court
Two cases before Alder man Jones involved a hat grabbing prank and a disputed ice piece incident. De Watt accused of assault and battery by George Pierce over hat pranks costing Pierce 2.50 to replace his hat. Ward faced charges after a dispute over ice pieces, with Ward claiming he only pushed, Peterson alleging assault. Ward released on bail with security furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Ole Pratt
George Pierce
Two &Cent
Alderman Jones
de Watt
Emery Lee
Pierce
Lee
Platt
Alder
Abe Sahm
Vancouver
J. F. Peterson
Ward
Peterson
William Ward
Wasi
Jee
Nealon and wife tour Pan-American exhibit
Assistant Testmaster John Nealon and Mrs Nealon return from a pleasant Pan-American visit. Mr Nealon praised the Delaware and Hudson mail car exhibit while noting the Pennsylvania display resembled a summer hotel more than a state building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nealon
Local Fraternal and Labor Bodies Listing
Division No. LI Ancient Order of Hiberniana joins with Vincent de Paul society Lucretia lodge 109 Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna tribe 208 Red Men Knights of Honor Local 1611 United Mine Workers Daughters of St George in regional association listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of Hiberniana
Vincent de Paul Society
Lucretia Lodge
Daughters of
Rebekah
Lackawanna Tribe
Red Men
Knights of Honor
United Mine Workers
Daughters of St. George
Carbondale Knights confer second degree to many candidates
Carbondale council No 329 Knights of Columbus conferred the second degree on a large number of candidates last night. Scranton council members led by Matt Brown also conferred the degree and a social time followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Council
Knights of Columbus
Scranton Council
Matt Brown
Remarkable Recovery Imminent for Amputee Youth Ernest Sampson
Noticeable improvement reported for Ernest Sampson who had both legs amputated at Emergency hospital on Friday. Doctors say his strong vitality offers hope for full recovery and eventual return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sampson
Promising New Carrel Trader Named Almokin
Constable Henry H. Pierce reports a promising new carrel trader named Almokin, aged six years, bred by William Harrington of East Worvester, N. The creature is described as a flyer in early stages of development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Pierce
Almokin
William Harrington
East Worvester
Wrong Date Announced for Sunday School Excursion
An erroneous notice said the Sunday schools excursion would be today. The correct date is Friday, July 14, as announced by city officials.
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Gaffney
A daughter has been born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Gaffney of Brooklyn Street. The birth adds a newborn to their family and extends their local lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gaffney
Brooklyn Street
Ticket to Pan American Exposition Wins Prize
Ticket No 16234 won entry to the Pan American exposition, securing admission and a place in the event lineup.
Drawing at Wide-Awake Confectionery on Belmont Street
A drawing was held at the Wide-Awake confectionery on Belmont street last evening. If the holder of the lucky number fails to appear within fifteen days, another drawing will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Street
Resignation of Delaware and Hudson Night Foreman John Hoffman
After two years of service John Hoffman resigns as night foreman of the machinists at the Delaware and Hudson round-house. Martin Brennan from Wilkes-Barre will succeed him. Hoffman is a skilled mechanic well liked by the employees who extend best wishes for his future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoffman
Delaware and Hudson
Martin Brennan
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Hoffman
Passing Throng Echoes Sunday Visits in Carbondale
Local social notes list residents and visitors spending Sunday in nearby towns including Peckville Dickson City Olyphant Plymouth Wilkes Barre Scranton Forest City Uniondale and Buffalo expo sites. Names include George Kimball John Early Ellen Walker Hannah Wryilie May Hiller Katie Little and many others with brief travel or hosting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kimball
Peckville
Carbondale
John Early
Seventh Avenue
Dickson City
Harry Dolphin
Thorn Street
Illnees
Ellen Walker
Olyphant
Frank Shanley
Mise Cannon
Plymouth
Marcella White
Roy Williams
Wilkes-Barre
W. G. Giles
Smithboro
N. Y
W. B. Stansbury
High Street
Scranton
Robert Bryden
Cemetery Street
Nineveh
Percival Miller
Hannah Wryilie
Copeland Avenue
Uniondale
May Hiller
Pottaville
Kate Moran
South Main Street
Rose Sherer
Archbald Street
Wayne County
Katie Little
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Cecilia Early
Forest City
A. F. Fey
Eighth Avenue
Buffalo Exposition
Agnes Martin
Loretta Walker
Mayfield
Darel J. Farrell
John Farrell
Gertrude Tucker
Washington Street
Unionslate
Mlle Marie Walsh
T. A. Walsh
W. B. Culver
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
Margaret
Nord Nealon
Jermyn and Mayfield Park Picnic Weather and Local News
The Baptist Sunday school plans a park outing at Ning Aug park tomorrow with no rain, modest fees for children and adults, and a bring your own picnic. Other local items include heat illness at a colliery worker, visitors and residents visiting in town, a school board adjournment and a shooting gallery relocation, plus church outdoor services and social visits across Jermyn, Mayfield, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Ning Aug Park
Eluvel
Mayfield
Beacon Street
Lafayette Matthews
Delaware and Hudson
Ant
M. 4
Shields
Bert Ackerman
Bradford
Burdette Squires
Misa Hattle Frane Bird
Sidney, N
Ontario and Western Engineer
Hoyt
H Street
Nellie Blakeslee
International Correspondence Schools
Crystal Lake
Charles Reynolds
Gardner's Yard
John Lucas
Olyphant
A. Battenberg
Thousand Islands
Johns
Sweeney House
John Reese
Walter Snyder
John Bennett
Long Pond
First Baptist Church
Tessie Pidgeon
Carbondale
Jermyn Friends
Daughters
Naomi
Baptist Church
William Walker
Pittston
Allen
Robert Hall
West Mayfield
Buffalo Exposition
Funeral for John O'Malley in St Patrick's church
The funeral of John O'Malley of Dunmore street will be held this morning with a requiem high mass at St. Patrick's church. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's cemetery. Patrick Gibbons of Dunmore street is seriously ill. The Olyphant Water Company has moved its office to the Hull building on Main Street, Blakely. William Widdowfeldt John Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Malley
Dunmore Street
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Patrick Gibbons
Olyphant Water Company
Hull Builring
Main Street
Blakely
William Widdowfeld
tTohn Williams
Vacationers and Guests Across the Area
William Matthews and a companion spend vacations at the Pan-American exposition. Kingston residents Mrs. John Prosser and Mrs. William Jones visit Mrs. Ivor Thomas. A group including Rev B F Hammond and Cora Matthews plans a week camping at Big Pond Wayne County. W J Powell and daughter visit Williamsport. David Thomane of Edwardsville shares Sunday with relatives. Stella Price visits Georgia Thomas. D C Evans of Susquehanna Kert visits his Duryea brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matthews
John Prosser
William Jones
Kingston
Ivor Thomas
B. F. Hammond
H. BR. Bush
Cora Matthews
Genevieve Hammond
Ruth Yundt
Big Pond
Wayne County
W. J. Powell
Washington Heights
Louis Blockberger
Williamsport
David Thomane
Edwardsville
Stella Price
Spring Brook
Georgia Thomas
Delaware Street
D. C. Evans
Susquehanna
Kert
Duryea
Local church group schedules Glen Onoko trip and community events
The seventh annual Young People's Baptist union excursion to Glen Onoko is set for August 20 with adults at $1 and children 75 cents. Tickets via Rev. DPD Edwards and John C. Richards. Other items note Odd Fellows Harvey's Lake trip, baseball plans at Archbald mine, and personnel moves including J L Neiger to Pittson and Mrs. McDonald to Detroit for the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Baptist Union
Glen Onoko
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Tam
Dpd
C. Edwards
John C. Richards
Baptist Church
Harvey's Lake
Evan L. Davis
John A. Jones
Richard Nicholas
John Davis
Evan Griffiths
Odd Fellows
Lawrence
Scranton
Archbald
J. L. Neiger
Prudential Insurance Company
Pittson
M. J. McDonald
Detroit
Michigan
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Lilacs
Huntlers
School House
Ethel Mulherin
Main Street
Lily Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Joseph Woodworth
North Main Street
William J. Hosking
Weat Scranton
William Hoskins
Atherton Street
Lackawanna Lodge
American Protestant Association
John Evans
Washington Street
Atlantic City
Lizzie Davie
Railroad Street
Nanticoke
Peruna praised by judge's wife in letter from Minneapolis
A letter from Minnie F. E. McAllister of Minneapolis extols Peruna as a cure for long standing back and side pain. The note warns against cheaper imitations and urges buyers to insist on Peruna with guidance from Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbia, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
McAllieter
West 33Rd St
Minneapolis
Minn
Tam
Peruna
Minnie FE
McAllister
Aci
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbia Onie
Local Visits and Postmaster Change Highlight Busy Weekend
Renny Morgans and Eddie Welland visited Bald Mount while Mrs Mollie Schmidt stayed with relatives in Hyde Park. Ed Snyder and wife visited friends in Carbondale. Annie Summers Maryannah Eagle Sarah Ann Cooper and John Edward Gailes visited Mount Dewey. J M Snyder resigned as postmaster and J Swilinski became Priceburg postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renny Morgans
Eddie Welland
Bald Mount
Mise Mollie Schmidt
Albert Street
Hyde Park
Ed. Snyder
Carbondale
Annie Summers
Mary Hannah Eagle
Sarah Ann Cooper
John Edward Gailes
Mount Dewey
J. W. Weiland
Justice of the Peace
John Swilinski
Priceburg
John M. Snyder
Waverly Notes Local Church Events And Accidents
Rev Mr Whitehurst of New York filled the Waverly Baptist pulpit last Sabbath. A Methodist lawn festival Friday evening drew a large crowd and proved a success. Miss Hattie Taylor and others visited from Scranton Green Ridge and New Jersey. A hay overturn injured Woeldman whose ankle is slowly improving. Pardon Stone closes Bliss store stock to switch careers. George Steel and John Johnson provide ample, high quality feed. The A M E church camp meeting in Fell's Grove will be held August 4 with eminent ministers expected. Rev Charles Garner aims to make it the beat wood meeting yet in Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehurst
New York City
Baptist Church
Methodist
Hattie Taylor
Recorder’s Office
Scranton
Florence van Puiskirk
Green Ridge
Ester Blake
New Jersey
George
Ruth Perry
Joseph Weidman
Woeldman
Pardon Stone
Bliss
Main Street
George Steel
John Johnson
A. M. E. Church
Waverly
Fell's Grove
Waverly Borough
Charles Garner
Waver
Notable Preachers Lead Pittsburg Conference Session
Rev. Dr D. S. Bently of Howard Place Scranton and Rev. B Wheler presiding elder of Pittsburg District headline a gathering of prominent colored divines at the Pittsburg conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bently
Howard Place
Scranton
B. Wheler
Washington reports credit for Boxer settlement moderation
Washington dispatches state that U S efforts at Peking saved innocent Boxer lives through the president's direction and restrained punishments. Officials note that initial charges against several Chinese officials were unfounded and capital sentences were reduced under Conger and Rockhill's measured actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
China
United States
Peking
Hiner
Fovelan
Pekine
Messrs
Conger
Rockhill
Ives
Krause's Headache Capsules Advertising Notice
Krause's Headache Capsules were the first headache capsules on the market. Their immediate success sparked imitators using antipurine, chloral, morphine and other injurious drugs claiming to be "just as good." Avoid imitations and insist on Krause's for speedy relief with fewer after effects. Price 250, sold by all druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Centennial Association
Bartley Biglin
Sampson
Constable's New Trotter
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor
Alice Eley
Isidore Jones
Atterbury” System
Atterbury
Sumter
Brothers, Outfitters
paiic'Catanre
Mre
Allister
Krause
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