Striking Miners and Wild Life From Cameron County Camp
Nick Murtagh, local baseball figure, writes of miners cutting timber in Cameron County. He describes bear killings, giant trees, rattlesnakes, and life in Arkell mountains as sixteen Carbondale men work, stay union, and await news of the strike while awaiting letters and papers from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Murtagh
Cameron County
James Grier
Pat Rooney
Matt McAndrew
Nick O
Nick Murtaghi
Nick
Murtaghis Baseball Indians
Shakspeare and
Goldsmith
Carbondale
Cameron Causity
Pennsylvania
Cardondale
Tribune
Janed Grier
Patrick Rooney
Mart McAndrew
Criets
Mart Lynch
Arkell
Oliver Goldsmith
Jimmie Grier
Grier
SLI
Atlas
Toca
Rip van Winkler
Mayfield Yard
Ontario and Western
Johin Bradley
George A. Drowne
Matt Lynch
Crescents
Coffee or Postum: a St Paul woman's switch
A prominent St Paul woman testifies that quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee improved her sleep and energy. She notes some prefer strong coffee but Postum offers a healthier alternative for those troubled by caffeine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Kouan
Smallpox Strikes Carbondale With Two Cases
Two Thompson family members in Carbondale are confirmed smallpox patients. The fourteen year old Thomas Thompson shows symptoms while an older brother is more ill but not in danger. Dr J W Houser confirms the diagnosis and a quarantine is in place. Officials debate board of health authority and call for prompt action to prevent an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Thompson
Thomas Thompson
J. W. Houser
Taylor
Scranton
Hospital Street
Houser
Moffitt
Board of Health
Select Council
Miyor O'Neill
Baby Show a Splendid Success for Trinity Guild
The Ladies guild of Trinity church held a baby show at the parish house. Sixty six babies were entered with many more present. Prizes were awarded for prettiest baby, fattest baby, finest twins, and a fourth prize was given as a silver rattle. Refreshments followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Meschaimes W. J. Baker
Stephen Whitmore
J. 2D. Stocker
Foster
John Russell Price
Reese Price
Park Street
William Alexander
Wayne Street
Ita Uge
Itus
Mr. Abbey
Terrace Street
D J Robinson Resigns to Manage Scranton Hotel
Carbondale friends report D J Robinson returns east resigning from Phelps Sanitarium Battle Creek Michigan to take a more lucrative post as manager of the new Hotel Schadt in Scranton. He previously managed the Irving Hotel before moving to Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
D. J. Robinson
Phelps Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Mich
Schadt
Scranton
Robinson
The
Irving
Professor Collins Returns From New York Dancing Assembly
Professor William Collins, noted master of dancing, returns from ten days in New York City where he attended the dancing masters annual assembly and gained familiarity with a number of new influences and techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collins
New York City
Dancing Masters
Business Hours This Week
Store hours listed as 8 a m to 6 p m daily with Saturday extension until 10 p m.
Dances to Be Introduced in Carbondale This Season
A report notes new dances to be introduced by him in Carbondale during the upcoming season emphasizing planned performances and cultural events for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Crescents Rally to Defeat Carbondale 8 4 in Thrilling Comeback
The Crescents beat Carbondale No 2 by 8 to 4 at Duffy's field after a tight nine innings. McAndrew pitched superbly for Crescents, Hull made a sensational deep center catch, Monahan shone at short, and Byrnes Cuff Emmett Mc Hale and Nealon led the batting as the team rallied from 4-4 to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Crescents
Carbondale
McAndrew
Richard Fleming
Arthbald
Carbondalians
Will Hull
Emmett
Hull
Monahan
Byrnes
Cuff
McHale
Nealon
Iattle
Exodus from Carbondale Incomplete After Strike
The exodus of young men driven from work by the strike in Carbondale has largely halted with those remaining choosing to stay at home despite the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Boland Named Valedictorian of St Bonaventure Class
Matthew J. Boland of this city tops the St Bonaventure College class of 02 earning valedictory honors for his year long effort and contest work. He will deliver the commencement valedictory on June 24 at the college and speak on Materialism. Next year he may enter the Seminary to prepare for the sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Boland
St. Bonaventure’s College
Matthew J. Boland
St. Bonaventure's College
Allegany
N. Y
Boland
Carbondale
Exciting Race in Educational Contest Highlighted
Herbert Thompson leads Max Shepherd in the Scranton Tribune educational contest reported by the Carbondale Evening Leader. Both are popular former Leader employees with many prizes likely for both, as they compete for top spots on the contestants list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Evening Leader
Herbert Thompson
Max Shepherd
Tribune
Scranton Tribune
Economic Question discussed by James Collins in open air
James Collins of Chicago in an open air Sixth Avenue Anthracite meeting argued from a socialist stance on the economic question. He spoke over an hour and a half, addressing non union workers labeled as scabs and criticizing the capitalistic crowd to a large audience last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Collins
Chicago
International Machinists’ Union
Sixth Avenue
Collins
Evans Returns from Boston Music Studies
John Evans son of Deputy Revenue Collector W D Evans has returned from musical studies in Boston and will spend his vacation with his parents. He graduated on Tuesday evening from the New England Conservatory of Music and is busy receiving congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
W. D. Evans
Boston
Mr. Evans
New England Conservatory of Music
Carbon dale High School principal to visit St. Louis work
Prof. C. M. Lesher principal of the commercial department will leave on Saturday for St. Louis Missouri where he will spend several weeks reviewing the duties of the schoolroom for the past term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Lesher
Carbondale High School
St. Louis
Local Men Headed to Galeton Lumber Camps
A group of eighteen young men from the city departed last night by the Erie Railroad heading to lumber camps near Galeton Pennsylvania where they have secured work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Galeton
Fishing Party Passes Through Town on Taylor Trip
A fishing party from Taylor led by John Webber Frank Decker Luke Kaler and Henry Goodwin passed through town this morning en route to Bickler's pond for a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
John Webber
Frank Decker
Luke Kaler
Henry Goodwin
Bickler'’s Pond
Junior Order United American Mechanics Lackawanna Encampment
The Junior Order United American Mechanics Lackawanna Encampment of Odd Fellows activity noted in the text reflects a fraternal group’s local gathering and organizational presence in the era. Details mention membership lines and formal alignment with affiliated lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Order United American Mechanicas
Lackawanna
Odd Fellows
Local Visitors Stir Paterson Circle
John Boland and P J Boland of this city are in Allegany New York. Miss Mabel Hutchins of Moosic is visiting friends here. James Kenworthy, formerly a resident, is visiting relatives. Rev Mr Tyler and wife of Beech pond are visiting J J Kreigeleuth. Miss May Boland of Washington street is home after a visit in Paterson. Miss Christine Rinsland of Scranton is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boland
P. J. Boland
Allegany
N. Y
Mabel Hutchins
Moosic
James Kenworthy
Mr. Tyler
Beech Pond
J. J. Kreigeleuth
May Boland
Washington Street
Paterson
Christine Rinsland
Scranton
Best Cough Medicine Guaranteed by Local Drugstore
F. Jaquith of Inland Michigan says he sells more Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than all similar preparations combined and guarantees every bottle. The medicine is available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jaquith
Inland
Mich
Local visitors and travels noted in Paterson
A host of residents and relatives visit Paterson this week. Mrs C E Lathrope and daughter Bevans from Scranton tour city. Mrs William Lathrope of Waterbury visits her parents Mr and Mrs W B Chase. Robert Meaker, now in Syracuse, spends vacation in Carbondale. J T Morgan Anchor Line agent calls on business. George J Hewitt Erie railway ad man was in town. Jesse Norris from Homestead visits his parents on Belmont street. Mallory Spencer from Stevens Polytechnic heads to Ypsilanti via Buffalo. Joseph Battle from Schenectady attends High School commencement tonight singing a tenor solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
C. E. Lathrope
Bevans
Scranton
Paterson
N. J
William Lathrope
Waterbury
Hoboken
Ypsilanti
Mich
Buffalo
Joseph Battle
Select
Thomas Battle
Schenectady
N. Y
Peckville Sunday School Class Hosts Teacher Surprise
Peckville Methodists held a surprise for D R Lathrop, Class No 1 teacher for ten years, with refreshments after an evening. Members present included Cora Sameon Mabel Day Myrtle Witter and others while Alice Chivers married F H Chivers at home. A Lake Lodore excursion was planned with a special train at 8 00 am. Mrs Tanner sidelined by quinsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
D. R. Lathrop
Mr. Lathrop
Cora Sameon
Mabel Day
Myrtle Witter
Francis Squire
Emma Carpenter
Flossie Warfield
Lena Gendall
Edith Henry
Luellan Kennedy
Mabel Willams
William Hughes
Wayrhart
Union
Lake Lodore
Peckville
Tanner
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD HALFWEEK HOLIDAY PETITION
Clerks circulate petition among merchants for a half holiday on Wednesdays during strike lists. Early reports say both employers and employees might benefit if granted, with markets shifting to before noon on Wednesdays. Thomas McGovern departed for Buffalo for new work, while John Collinge of Chicago lectured on Unionism and Socialism on North Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGovern
Buffalo
John Collinge
Chicago
Troubles Never Come Singly A Local News Brief
The piece notes a funeral for Mrs. Howarth on Saturday afternoon with services at 2 at the house. It also covers Excelsior council No 171 electing J. J. McCarty as delegate to the Atlantic City convention. Additional notices mention local residents traveling, illness, and employment moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Schenectady
Arthur Winter
Wyomein
Frank Jeffreys
Fourth Street
Lake Chipman
Joseph Waters
West Mayfield
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Schedule
Today Friday June 2 the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board lists summits with Weisut and Hennigan's crew pushers with Cose Coslay Lattimer C Bartholomew helpers including Murray Widner Lamping Stanton and notes that Casimers crew and OHaras crew will take their runs on work trains Friday June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawahha and
Western Board
Weisut
Uw Om
Frounfelker
Hennigan
T A. m
F. Cose
Coslay
Lattimer
M. C. Bartholomew
M. Murray
Widner
Lamping
Stanton
Hara
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Dan J. Robinson
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Scranton Loan Guaranty Co
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Harris
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By Horns
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Mleming
Pidgeon
Pesesvessgs
Evening Leader
Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping
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Connolly & Wallace
Jon Credit
Lacka. Ave
Jermyn and Mayfield
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Lackawanna Railroad
W. Lee
Linotype Composition
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