Local Businessman J W Timmick Plans New Carbondale Venture
J W Timmick, who has vacated the Flore room in the Watt building formerly held by Milliner O Grady, will soon open a new business in Carbondale. He will liquidate remaining stock of shoes from Lebeck and Corin, then operate a shop with stationery and a later book department. Dim mick has built a twenty year record of success here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Timmick Yeutertay
Flore
Watt
O'Grady
Will
Dia
Lebeck and
Corin
Falem Avenue
Main Street
Dimmick
Carbondale
Postmaster urges city to furnish post office with lock boxes
At the recent council meeting Post master John H. Thomas pressed the city to supply lock boxes and other essentials for the post office. The issue was sent to the building committee which visited the office last night. Thomas stated the department's needs and the committee plans to recommend furnishing purchases and a thorough renovation of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H.thomas
Nealon
Thomas
Massive $100,000 Payment Planned for Carbondale Stockholders
The Electric Light Heat and Power company will send notices to stockholders asking them to price their certificates with Trustee Jadwin by the 16th, under an option held by Dunn & Boyer. This transaction shifts another large paying enterprise from Carbondalans control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Jadwin
Dunn & Boyer
Carbondallans
Mrs Gilbert Stricken With Apoplexy At Salem Avenue
Mrs Gilbert wife of John Gilbert a Salem avenue constationer was struck with apoplexy yesterday after a period of complaints. One side of her face is paralyzed and she is speechless though prognosis is favorable per Dr Falley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
John Gilbert
Salem Avenue
Falley
Local and Personal News Items From Scranton Area
Miss Josephine Burr will entertain the Young Ladies Cooking club tomorrow afternoon. Mr and Mrs A S Baker who have had four suites at Motel Anthracite for two months will return to Scranton about April 1. Harry Tolley has secured work at the sulk mill. Public schools will observe a one week Easter vacation beginning March 1. Co W Fulkerson engaged Charles Thorne as traveling salesman. G and Kimball left on a business trip. Mrs T F Pierce fell with the grip. E E V House entertaining his mother Mrs J S House of Unionville. Mrs Josie Lee of Binghamton visiting sister Mrs James Campbell. John Lynch returned from New York. Miss Mary Bergen visiting friends in Liberty, N Y. I L Crane returned from New York. Frank Sturdevant called on friends. T Griffin Smith in New York on business. John Lott called today. will soon leave for Colorado for health. F B Collins, former Ontario and Western Jam engineer, left for Kenova Virginia to work on the Norfolk and Western railroad. Many friends regret his move. Carbondale Lodge Knights of Columbus will confer the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Burr
A. S. Baker
G. & Kimball
T. F. Pierce
Salem Avenua
EE V
River Street
J. 8
Unionville
Josie Lee
Binghamton
James Campbell
Wyoming Street
John Lynch
New York
Mary Bergen
Liberty
Dd. IL
Crane
Frank Sturdevant
Scranton
T. Griffin Smith
New York City
John Lott
Colorado
F. B. Collins
Ontario and Western Jam
Kenova
Broad Street
Ross McCiements
East Side Presbyterian Church
Chalmers Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Joseph Polandis
Newton Coal Company
Eas
People's Light Company
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Streat
Carrol
Frank Novak
Frank Goers
Lehigh Valley Company
Thomas Harris
Port Jervis
N. Y
Roosevelt
David Harris
James Patton
West Pittston Cemetery
Ladies’ Aid Society
West Side
A. H. Andrews
Equitable Assurance Company
Philadelphia
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Topsy
Eva
South Matin Street
Harrisburg
John Mill
Sucquehahna House
John Hoover
Perry
Harding
de. C.J. Barrett
Lehigh Valley Road
Patsy Junction Joyce
Select Council
J. & Fuller
Woalusing
the Elks
Don Snyder
James Corcoran
M. RR. Hinderlee
Hushestown Borough
Stewart
Wevodathen Hall
Will G. Parke
Beranton
Paradise Alley
Nesbitt
Malin Street
Dr. Pierce cures female troubles with Favorite Prescription
A Victorian era ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments causing infertility. It claims the remedy heals ulceration, tones the system, stops drains, aids pregnancy, eases morning sickness, and strengthens mother and child. It offers a free copy of Common Sense Medical Adviser for stamps and lists Buffalo, New York for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Twenty Candidates Attend Meeting on March Sixteenth
Charles Alexander sustained a head injury from a hard fall on Salem Avenue. He is reported to be recovering from the incident as attendees discussed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alexander
Salem Avenue
Large attendance at Lloyds Hall fair funds Susquehanna Street church
Attendance at the Lloyds Hall fair on Lackawanna Street for Susquehanna Street Baptist church was large with nightly musical and literary programs. Tonight features Fr A Jones Archbald solo Annie Jones recitation May Evans solo Lewis Williams. The fair runs through Saturday with 5 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Hall
Lackawann Street
Susquehanna Street Baptist Church
A. Jones
Archbald
Annie Jones
May Evans
Lewis Williams
United Choir
St. Davil's
Thomas B. Brown
Rachel A. Evans
Mary A. Evane
Calvinistie Methodist Church
Winvia Mortis
Dunmore Street
Holy of the Presbyterian Church
Fields & Hangons
Father Mathew Opera House
John Shields
Lackawanna Street
Ievery
G. J. Ferguson Hee
New York
H. BA. Matthewson
Norwich
N.Y
J. J. Cummings
Mise May Ferguson
F. McGinty
Edward McGinty
Sylvester Williams
Mansfield State Normal
Eli Longane
Silas Mabel Mason
Weat Sprinton
Archbald colliery switches to lump coal output
In Archbald the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company tested lump coal to overcome a breaker shortage. The change aims to boost output and employ more miners as machinery work is reduced. In Taylor local events include the Merry Milkmaids production March 13 14 at Welstra rink, church choir and other community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Archibald
John Connolly
Colon
North Carolina
Calvary Baptist Church
Welstra Rink
Taylor Castle
Knighta of the
Golden Eagle
Rev
Mra
Forter
Hector
N. Y
Edgar Jones
Duryea
Pittston
J. E. Davis
Lackawanna Council
United American Mechanics
Willam Herbert
South Scranton
War & Caller
Monarch Literary and Debating Society
Weber
Robert Llewellyn
North Taylor
Ollyn
John Davis
Mood’s Sursaparitta Praised by Local Resident
Harry G. Smith of Brodheadsville Pa declares Mood’s Sursaparitta the best medicine he ever took and No 1 for billonns in his experience, calling it unbeatable as a voiced pursuer in his statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodheadsvilley
Harry G. Smith
Enya
Elisha Hayes Marries Lillie Penman at P M Parsonage
Elijah Hayes of Olympia tied to Lillie May Penman of Scranton in a ceremony at the P M Parsonage performed by Reverend W H Tielden. Captain Bronson to open revival meetings at the P M church starting March 21 with Pentecostal hymns and about 130 conversions noted during prior services. Rev W H Holden invited to stay as pastor for a fifth year after a congregational vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alurvied
P. M
Elijah Hayes
Olyphint
Misa Lillie May Penman
Scranton
W. H. Tielden
O Bronson
P.M
Voea
Ae Congregational
W. H. Holden
Thaw Clears Streets as Trolley Cars Return Amid Accidents
PITTSTON NEWS reports a thawing day loosens sidewalks and restarts trolley service on the Scranton line with the first car arriving late. Danger spots on Broad Street fear possible damage suits. a coroner’s verdict clears the train crew in the Frank Novak and Frank Goers incident and urges Lehigh Valley upgrades.
Fire alarm upgrade considered by Triton Howe company
At a Tuesday evening meeting of the Triton Howe company the cost and feasibility of a borough fire alarm system was reviewed. A committee proposed a gym style system including three gongs fire call boxes and a mocking bird whistle to be located at the electric light plant with night whistle use and current alarm for daytime alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triton Howe Company
Local Notices From Factoryville Area Personal Updates Announced
Gc C Clay returned home after visiting friends in Factoryville. B D Cooper rented the house vacated by HB Hildebrant and will move in soon. David Knickerbocker of Fcran ton visited his parents last evening. School closed after noon due to a burst pipe. John Mullen died yesterday morning of pneumonia. survived by wife and several grown children. Rev C A Spalding preached at Hollisterville. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hamiston returned from their wedding tour. Mr and Mrs C E Edwarde of Scranton spent Sunday with friends and plan to move here. Mrs J W Williams recovered from grip. Four Page children ill with grip. Dime social by Baptist Ladies Aid at Vyron Buckingham home a success. Borough council organized. J J Ur tack street commissioner. J G Dunning borough treasurer. W C Dunning clerk. Miss Jennie Dunning visited Scranton. J M Rhodes returned from extended trip through the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Factoryville
B. D. Cooper
C. A. Spalding
Hollistervile
Clarence Hamiston
C. E. Edwarde
Scranton
J. W. Williams
F. A. Page
Haptist Ladies’ Aid Society
W. C. Dunning
Jennie Dunning
J. M. Rhodes
Reward for Catarrh Cure Promises One Hundred Dollars
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for many years and believe him honest in business and able to fulfill obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle and testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weet & Truax
Toedo
Ox Wahling
Kinnan & Maron
Wheelsale Druggists
Ohle
Hall
Per Bette
Jury Clears Traction Company After Bridge Inquiry
A jury investigating the deaths of Frank Novak and Frank Goors last Thursday exonerated the traction company and recommended installing foot boards on both sides of the bridge and covering the bridge bottom with sheet iron to funnel steam away from Valley trains. The panel included T. J. Fitzsimmone Simeon Sweener Peter Parrett and others.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for fifty years
An ancient ad extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy used by millions of mothers for decades. It claims to ease teething pain and soothe wind and cramps, touting worldwide availability and a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
Jermyn and Mayfield School Board Meeting Notes
Regular session held with Directors absent Nicholso n and Gebhard. Mr White attempted to sell hooks and mace but the board declined. Noise complaints led the janitor to monitor pupils after hours. Visiting committee named Loughnes Blake and Shields. Fire losses adjusted for John Bennett. Hoyt promoted to Peckville store. Osbourne rumored as successor. Voters to attend Langstaff Kelly proceedings in Carbondale. Delware and Hudson trecker worked half day. Keystone collier runs three-quarters time. Several locals noted in various moves and visits. Funeral services for John Tobin planned. Agnes church attendance. Enterprise Hose to meet Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Loughnes, Blake and
Shields
Prof
Fowler
Carbondale
Judge Russell
Towanda
Connecticut Ineurance Company
John
Delaware and Hudson Trecker
Keystone
Hillside Company
H. D. Carey
Ruranton
M. J. Shields
Kiger
Presa
Murray
Main Street
W. G. Seeley
M. P. Jacobs
John Tobin
Perost City
Mines’o Asthms
Tobin
Agnes
Forest City Catho Ne
Judson Peoth
Enterprise Hose Company
Miner Injured in Rock Fall at No 2 Shaft Forest City
Peter Mansee, a worker at No 2 shaft, suffered a severe head wound and facial lacerations from a rock fall while at work yesterday afternoon. George J. Benton of Carbondill visited Forest City yesterday. Lenten services were held at St Agnes' Catholic church last evening with services planned for Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mansee
No. 2
George J. Benton
Carbondill
Forest City
St Agnes’ Catholic
Hoarseness On The Corner Admits A Speechless Moment
Brassfield Briggs and his wife stood at a street car corner as Briggs strained for words for a full half hour. The scene captures the damp morning chatter and Briggs’ hoarse voice becoming a local oddity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigse
Briges
Briggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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J. W. Dimmick
Enterprise
Olyphant
Taylor News
Priceburg
J. M. Powers
Warrensburg, Mo
Johann Hoff
Pittston News
Five County Volunteer Firemen's Association
E. H. Wellh
EB. I. Jorden
Samuel Darling
BE. J. Hardingeut
Court of Common Pleas
Ella Ruger
Bliss & Ifunt
Lavina Wagner Va
A. Bertholf
A. H. Sterling & Co
A. Sermon
Apeeal
Commonwealth
Mary V. Fassectt
Ve. E. H. Wells
Rundle
D. W. Stark
Stermples & Stark Va. Kinsman
Horsford
Elmhurst
AVOCA
Frank Goors
Squire Firesimmons
Corener McKee
T. J. Fitzsimmone
Simeon Sweener
Peter Parrett
Martin Mullen
Frank Philbin
John Doran
H. D. Smyth
Smeth
J. J. Loughran
Bellevue
St. Mary’s
Harry Bawkley Hae
Fortree Monro
Eri
Barsfield Hall
St. Patrick's
Mooale
John Hailston
Thomas Sutcliffe
Berbers
Father Carmody
Mike Rose Warner
Moosic
Neobrighs
Laura Gillick
Atending
Joseph McPherson
W. H. Ashley
Mackettstown
Mrs. Winslow
Sein Ie
Jonas Long
Jermyn and Mayfield
Qwo
Th. Sercord
Wotthewe Bros
Forest C!ty
G. Clarke
Carmeet
Otier
Erie Medical Go
Perie
New Lakes
Canpaly
Erie
Hitee
Miner & Pocket
Elsare
Soll
Matthews Brow
McGarrith & Thomas
Drumgiata
GOB
Eale
Boranton
Oa Brow
LH. C. Sanderven
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
St Denis
William Taylor
West Minder Hotel
Cor
Sifteenth
Irving Pines
I. D. Crawford
Hotel Albert
MOOS
Kooms
Scranton, PA
Algowie
Ludlitala
Laplin & Rand
Miedrie
Flectriax
Peitigaavit Pitts Watt
Betsy Foie
Betas
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