Carbondale prisoner dies by self harm after police capture
In Carbondale a man named Peter Burke, born in town, died in an attempted hanging after authorities detained him for crimes. Eyewitnesses describe a struggle and a crowd around the doorway as a wagon brought the body to the coroner. The incident followed reports of a spree and a prior suicide attempt years earlier.
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Wilker-arre
Feter
Carbondale
Tim
Buckle
Nile
Thoberts
Melalo
Elie Guilding
People’s Exchange Ad Rates and Classifieds Summary
Fragmented OCR notes show a local classified page with small ads and rate mentions. Cleaned items reference wants and sales, with pricing glimpses such as weekly rates and five cent listings and general personal notices. The readable content is sparse and non-specific but indicates a bustling exchange column.
Tragic Jail Suicide of Peter McCann After Larceny Arrest
In Wilkes-Barre Peter McCann, held on a larceny charge, hanged himself in his jail cell shortly after a transfer to a city jail. Witnesses described a suspended belt and a victims’ alarm as guards found him dead.
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Wilkes-Barre
Poor Board Meets in Turbulent Session
The meeting mostly concerned divorce and procedural matters. Attendees included McCabe, Stewart, Thatnon, and others, while adjournments and questioning about queries dominated the session. Clashes among board members and calls to dissolve the union marked the volatile gathering.
Fifty Years In the Local Library History Talk
A St. Ponts Luthenan church poster outlines an upcoming talk by Pastor J. Widen on the value of libraries. The event, titled Fifty Years In the Library, is set for an evening session at 7:90 with proceeds supporting church work and community programs.
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St. Punts Luthenan
Eipingser
J. Widen
Anonhan of fhre rounded from Texas at 10.02
An anomalous event is noted with reference to a Texas location at a precise time late last night. The text then becomes garbled, making the rest of the details unclear and leaving the outcome and involved parties undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonhan
Texas
Tie
Weigel
Fragmentary text from a fraternal order record
Incomplete OCR shows a list of officers and roles from a likely fraternal or lodge record. Names such as deputy chief and grand wardens appear with scattered titles, but the full context, organization, event, or date is not recoverable from the readable fragments.
Wedding announcement for Walled Cpooker and Mire Hote Simith
On Monday next Walled Cpooker will wed Mire Hote Simith. The ceremony occurs at the home of the Twidets pircnits in Cylondale conducted by Rev. Cranny. A reception follows with attendees who likely know the couple. they will reside in this elely.
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Cylondale
Cranny
Abe Wyolp
Eley
Sten Arrested on River Street After Night Incident
A man identified as Sten Welch was found intoxicated on River Street last night. Police sent him to headquarters and Officer Curden took charge. he was later jailed until morning awaiting a mayoral hearing.
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Sten
Wales
Tim Ell
River Street
Curden
Etty
Obituary for Jessie Thorpe of Canaan in Wayne County
Ate Jessie Thorpe, eldest resident of Wayne County, of Canaan, is in her ninety third year and has been bedbound for nearly three years. She is the sister of Mrs. William McMullen of the city.
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Ate
Jessie Thorpe
Canaan
Wayne County
Belt
Shy
William McMullen
Mr J iy Heads to Philadelphia for Oxford Market Project
Mr J Iy departed yesterday morning for Philadelphia to install an oak casing for the urge ico machine erected for the Oxford market by the Carbondale Machine company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Iy
Philadelphia
Oxford
Carbondale Machine Company
Local Church Sermon and Birth Notice in Honesdale
The Reverend Bowyer of the Trinity Presbyterian Church preached at Grace Church in Honesdale on a wet evening. A birth is announced to Mr and Mrs James Sandoval of Pike Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bowyer
Trinity PE
Grace Church
Honesdale
Carbondale Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary Jubilee
The Tribune notes Carbondale’s fifty year milestone quoting Governor Johnston and detailing growth, manufacturing plans, and civic pride. It laments lost opportunities while urging expansion, mentioning rail access, population, and a future thick with industry. The paper also previews a Jubilee celebration schedule and upcoming theater performances including The Prince of Russia and Fallon Among Thieves with matinees and special discounts.
St Patrick's Night Benefit by St Rose Singing Society
A futernal and literary entertainment for St Patrick's Night in honor of St Patrick's West, by St Rose Singing Society, at St Rose hall Monday evening March 18. Doors open 7, program includes solos, duets, chorus pieces, and costumes. Proceedings aid parish funds with a varied performance by local singers and musicians.
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St. Patrick's West
St. Rose Singing Society
St. Rose Hall
Division No 32 Ancient Ovier HL berulane Court Lis
Fragmentary OCR reads Division No 32 Ancient Ovier HL berulane Court Lis with unclear references to ledger numbers and an implied title or jurisdiction. No clear events, dates, or named organizations are readable. The text remains largely indecipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Lis
Panosiogs
America
Miamond Ledger
Shiek of Honor
Monday matines The Peles of Kuein
The fragment lists Monday evening schedule items titled The Peles of Kuein and Kallei Accong Thile wen with unclear details. No clear dates venues or organizations are readable. Further text needed to identify full event names or hosting body.
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Peles of
Kuein
Kallei
Grand Opera House hosts touring troupe opening week
The traveling Mons repertoire company receives high praise as Lester Walter Stock Company prepares to perform at the Grand Opera House all next week. Opening matinee on Monday promises a title bid for the local audience.
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Grand Opera House
Blacksmith Hit By Sledge In Shop Accident
John W. Jones of South Church street suffered a deep head wound when a sledge struck his skull during iron work at the Delaware and Hudson North Main Street shop. His helper Hollis Witsion swung the tool. Jones was taken to Dr Wheeler's hospital and sent home to recover for several days.
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John W. Jones
South Church Street
Delaware and
Hadeon
Death of Rev G A Hinterleitner pastor emeritus
The Rev G A Hinterleitner pastor emeritus of Trinity Lutheran church Pottsville Pa died May 13. Funeral Monday March 18 at Trinity German Lutheran church at 9 am. Interment at Charles Raber cemetery. The news notes his faithful leadership against latitudinism and compromise. Also mentions Unterleitner of Coulbrook colliery and Pastor F Ehringer of the Lutheran Church.
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G. A. Hinterleitner
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pottsville
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Charles Raber
Lutheran Church
Deeital
de Dee
Lutheran Ministry of Pennsylvania
General Council
Unterleitner
Coulbrook
Haus
Tver Street
Pal
F. Ehringer
Special musical services at first Congregational church
The schedule lists morning and evening services for tomorrow at the first Congregational church with a special sermon in the morning and again in the evening. The programme includes Milheim pieces and several anthems, with performers and titles like Then That Triet and My Faith Looks to Thee, among others.
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First Congregational Church
Milheim
Tate Joe’. B. Bbonquist
Artery
Miner
St. Corele
Eduard Rytiste
Naylor
Vaith
Funeral for Mrs Thomas H E H Orchard Held at Trinity
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas HEH Orchard were held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal church at 10 am marking the first obsequies in the new building. The remains were sent to Salem Wayne County, her native home, where her daughter lies buried. Pallbearers were Charles Hopton TT Reynolds John Orchard William More Frank Hobbled and George Dowson.
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Thomas Heh. Orchard
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Salem
Wayne County
Orchard
Charles Hopton
It. Reynolds
John Orchard
William More
Frank Hobbied
Cheorge Dowson
Draymen's Protective Association Organized
The Draymen's Protective Association organized on Thursday night with about a dozen members. Its object is the regulation of prices. Several new members are expected to enroll soon. Elected officers include President A. F. Thompson, financial secretary William Hedden, corresponding secretary Henry Flineden, and treasurer Samuel Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draymen's Protective Association
A. F. Thompson
William Hedden
Henry Flineden
Samuel Vail
Von Heck Brothers Win Mumbing Work on Cameron House
Von Heck Brothers have been awarded the contract for the moving work in the new house to be erected by John Cameron. The fixtures will be of the forest design.
Pay Day At Delaware and Hudson Shops And Railroad
The Delaware and Hudson company paid employees in their shops and on the railroad yesterday. The prompt notes a payroll event affecting workers across the railway and shop operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delaware and Hudson Company
Local residents visit town amid sickness and travel notices
Prank Connaughton is on the sick list. Miss Lixzie Maione of Pikestro has grip. Mrs. John Kase spent Thursday with friends in Honesdale. Architect I. L. Brown of Scranton was in town yesterday. Miss Ella Penwarden of Honesdale visiting friends. Mixx Alice McNally of Susquehanna visiting town. Mrs. FH J. Whalen confined to Baptist parsonage by witness. Mrs. John Burns of South Cundan visited friends in town Thursday. Dr. J. B. Sitterly of Scranton, former resident, spent yesterday in town. A son of Councillman Cloch and Mrs. Robert Whitheld of South Washington Street, 14, Mrs. Michael Cannon of Pike Street confined at home with grip. Miss Clara Pb Speicher of Scranton visiting cousin Miss Mollie Nolan on Pike Street for two weeks, returned home today. Mrs. A. W. Benscooter of Carbondale visited relatives yesterday. Miss Anna Gilhool of Carbondale guest of Miss Eva Kelly recently. Olyphant Nec ured, Mrs. James Lindsay of Carbondale visiting husband at The Gato. Mr. Lindsay is Delaware and Madison Engineer in the Montrose yard, Honesdale City.
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Connaughton
Lixzie Maione
Pikestro
John Kase
Honesdale
I. L. Brown
Scranton
Ella Penwarden
Mixx Alice McNally
Susquehanna
FH. J. Whalen
Winess
John Burns
South Cundan
J. BR. Sitterly
Councilmun-cloch
Robert Whitheld
South Washington Street
Michael Cannon
Pike Street
Clara Pb. Speicher
Mollie Nolan
A. W. Benscooter
Carbondale
Anna Gilhool
Carbon‘dale
Eva Kelly
the Gato
Mr. Lindsay
Delaware and Madson
Monesdale Yard
Honesdale Cithen
How to Cure a Cold by Kravee’s Cold Cure
An advertisement for Kravee's Cold Cure in inconvenient capsule form promising a cure in hours. It urges not to rest or seek medical care and claims no head-ringing side effects. Sold by Matthews Ayos at 7.
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Kravee
Matthews Ayos
Guraploe
Lote
Vaniewreia
Tore
Loromnotur Atatin
Norv Poowtew
Hon
Heateria
Fite
Lacanien
Miin
Linver
Aetil
Peruna Credited by Omaha Elder in Grippe Cure
An Omaha resident, J B R Guill, 68, credits Peruna with curing his grippe after two years of illness. The letter urges readers to use Peruna, describing its effects on mucus membranes and overall vitality, and cites endorsements from U.S. congressmen and other notable figures.
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Omaha, Neb
Peruuna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
J. BR. Guill
Jermyn and Mayfield Discuss Electric Light Franchise
The Jermyn borough council held a special meeting to grant a franchise for Crescent Electric Light. Crescent offered ten years at 74 per light plus 1200 to the borough. Jermyn countered with 72 and 120, then Crescent raised to 72.50 with 2400 to the borough. The Jermyn side prepared another offer, but it was not entertained as the Crescent bid advanced. The vote on the second Crescent offer followed with Moon, Davis, Sullivan, Hadger, Aliort Moon, Cubaney voting for it. Rawling and Wheeler against. Other items mention a debt fund lecture, venue and speaker details, and various local notices and social events.
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Jermyn
Crescent Electric Light Company
Comany
J DD. Stocker
Frank Stocker
William Walker
Mayfiell
Jemayu Electric Light Company
W. B. Hutchings
Ahornes
W. Hand
Gebhard
Crescent Companys
Jermyn Company
Crescent
Treasury
Sun
Theron Moon
Davis
Sullivan
Hadger
Aliort Moon
Cubaney
Ogathet
Co. Hon
Rawling
Wheeler
Debt Fund
Thursby
J. White
D. D
Carbondale
Elaine
Toe Whalen
Maytoli
Leotupo
Eit
Excelleene Mura
Thomas de Gruchy
Scranton
Piller
Crystal Fire Company
Lake Chapman
John W. Jones
Mourih
Archbal d Mrs Peter Gillespie Dies After Short illness
Archbal d Mrs Peter Gillespie an old prominent resident died after a brief illness in the morning. She came here from Ireland in early years and was well known in the community for her charitable work and long service. Her passing is mourned by family and neighbors.
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Peter Gillespie
Woodmen of the Meteo Woodmen Hold Meeting at Auwelinn
In Olyphant a Keystone camp of the Meteo Woodmen at Auwelinn held a meeting for a political event on Tuesday. The event included speeches by Ly Kebather of Scranton and others, with musical items by May Eine and May proceeds. Various local figures attended, including Jamer D Lath IoN Binks William Welly and others, as the group discussed community concerns and future gatherings.
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Meteo
Auwelinn
Mirs Margaret Vai
Kebather
Scravton
Mie
Ion
Binks
Williat
Hofman
Miliken
Alt
Dinning
Serato
Willy Dhe
Ie Aitfurnag
Baptist Young People union meeting at Pittston
Reading of minutes and reports marked a local Baptist Young Peoples union gathering in Pittston. Attendees included Hower from Foranten and participants Lange and Miss Meats from nearby towns. Family visits noted as residents returned from visits and conversations with relatives.
Metamorphic Feast Prompts Key Church Meeting Today
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Metodist Bishop meeting at the Bet Mediodiat Bpisco church in LaSalle with Warner von Thiredas presiding. The document mentions preparations, a sermon, and a broad, unclear schedule around AM 7300 and a public aim to prevent pneumonia and grip.
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Warner von Thiredas
Boner
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