Poor Board Special Session Debates Bond Collections and Albums
The Poor Board in a special session convened with all members present to pursue surcharges against bondsmen of former directors. A committee led by John Lenet and John Metahe was formed to gather evidence and manage furniture and supplies for the almshouse. The discussion covered dairy equipment, milk contracts, and prior treasurer Edward Moon’s bonds, with auditors finding Moon’s bond valid but other directors’ papers missing. A resolution authorized immediate action to recover funds from Moon or his sureties through the board’s attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camproserdo
John Lenet
John Metahe
Ain
Wilson
Mr. Meeuhe
Hemois Authennesy
Davard
Artemnes
Assien Din
Cepiniem
Ruther
Dwit Moon
Robbins
Lehid
Riventurg
Phe
May Moon
Lisaie
Butler
Nehe
Butler Fircher
Mow
Hint
Berger
Chan Prasecutenc
Edward Moon
Iuditens
Bouwid
Mevabe
Ale Tari
Ale
MG Muller
Jeong
Conveyor breaker problems slow operations and shutdowns
The breaker caused ongoing trouble with conveyors since its installation years ago. Shutdowns and accidents have disrupted production repeatedly, and despite plans for a new breaker, issues remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efoudbrook
Keystone academy game called off against local high school
The baseball match between Keystone academy of Factory Villa and the local high school has been declared off. It’s likely the high school will not field a team this year despite having strong local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Academy
Factory Villa
Pean
Doctor Anno Volat Appointed Assistant Surgeon
Dr Anno Volat of Honesdale formerly of this city has been named assistant surgeon at Luzerne almshouse and insane asylum Retreat. The institution houses about four hundred inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anno Volat
Honesdale
Luzerne Alms-House
Retreat
Germania Slugging Society Preparations for Monday Dance
Preparations for a Monday night dance in the Germania slugging society hall on Main street are nearly complete. Organizers promise one of the most enjoyable events in some time with popular entertainment and social festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Main Street
Scranton Memo Hints At Skilled Player In Mime Issue
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a monster professor and Saft with Scranton, implying a skilled player will furnish the mime. Reads like a terse puzzle item with unnamed parties and unclear action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocrr, Saft
Af Scranton
Mme Ie
Petition Circulates for Electric Light Company Support
A circulating petition urged by business leaders seeks city council action to grant the electric light company rights to street lighting. John Shannon and others sponsor the effort while opponents estimate costs and demand for electric lighting. The issue faces a heated council vote with a large turnout expected at Monday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Company
Vaithi
Striets
Eherke
John Ah Shannon
Atdotinan Denes
Wienjeriiv
Miecttie Ddht
Mir Giernen
Cachondale Chakonal
May Dance Draws Out-Of-Town Guests In Tetbury
A May dance hosted by the wang ladies of the Recherche eliyb wars drew many visitors from beyond Tetbury. The event featured performances by Anna Movi and Ant Barret Mione Maxwell with a crowd including Misses Agile Barrett, Loretta Moetieow, Theresa Potts, Loretta Courey, Marian, and many others, plus numerous attendees from Wilkes-Barre and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetbury
Wang Ladies
Airfair
Con
Anna Movi
Ant Barret
Mione
Maxwell
Mioschomes
Jolie Othinie
Aid
Tie
Duniete
Agile
Sadie Barrett
Nieawk
Robert Kinbaek
Alehlin Hevels
Awebibati
Loretta Moetieow
Agha Wielen
Ciee Chiorke
Abetie Gillairtin
Vorotien Garman
Daar Chole
Theresa Potts
Mind Wihadern
Muir Campbell
Loretta Courey
Pogin
Pyithee Truss
Moeciuew
Huiisa
Colonel Mills Tied to Military Academy Inquiry
Fragmentary account details an investigation involving Colonel Mills at the Military Academy. The report notes internal measures and governmental rights contested amid discipline concerns and departmental tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Military Academy
Mabel Ctarr and Romeo to Appear in Local Show
Popular dancer Mabel Ctarr to perform with Romeo in Bedutton city event next week. Title announcement praises her leading role and notes the rehearsal and expected attendance as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Alice Ctarr
Romeo
Bayer
Miss'are
Wire incident causes minor fire damage in POA
An accidental spark from a wire on Madiestreet in TAY set off a small blaze Thursday night. A bystander alerted authorities and the fire was quickly extinguished with only noticeable damage to a ceiling area and the wiring severely searched in one spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poa. Tay
Madiestreet
Operation on local man yields hopeful recovery
William Thavis of Plemont Street Wie underwent surgery on Sunday afternoon by Dr JG Harper for a serious ailment. The unnamed patient suffered over six months of illness and twelve quarts of fluid were removed. The operation was unexpectedly beneficial and all indications point to a rapid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thavis
Plemont Street
Wie
JG. Harper
Fraternal and labor groups listed in fragmented text
The readable fragments mention Cour Lily No Sir Foresters of America Macamond lodge No 26 Shiel of Honor Local No 1616 United Mine Workers of America The New Federal Union with unclear context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Lily
Foresters of America
Macamond Lodge
Shiel of Honor
United Mine Workers of Americ
New Federal Union
Philo J Snyder Granted Pension of $12 Monthly
Philo J Snyder has been granted a pension of twelve dollars per month. The decision awards him regular relief, reflecting ongoing support through the pension program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo J. Snyder
Cast of Characters at Memorial Day Comedy Staging
Reading a proposed staging of the comedy drama Because She Loved Him So at the Grand Opera House Memorial Day evening by the Keystone Literary and Donation club of Serminten and the Young Men of St Rose parish committee. Cast includes Miss Blorethe Medicine and Miss Murphy with local residents and guests noted from Olyphant and Scranton. Place is Olyphant Record item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driama
Grand Opera House
Ieystone
Donatio Lub
Serminten
St. Rose Parish
Sermion
Hans Wee Ne Ridier
Oliver Wiet
Lomdon
Doles
Wetherby Howe
Portsmeith
Collette
Soramten
Thomas Woerhorhy
T. A. Chirk
Lana Tarmgles
Phil Gialdlen
Albert Pritechard Co
Eee
John Wetherby
Mare Murphy Dion Adelingd Cheangudles
Mame McMahon
Susan
Florence Melcaire
Margaret
Turbulent dispute delays paving of Park Place streets
Confusion over legal process stalls a city paving project for Park Place Listh avenue South Main Street and Bright avenue as heavy property owners oppose the work claiming it was done without proper authority. Governor Stone's signature is awaited and further legal action looms as factions prepare for extended hearings and possible appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang Tie
Mieische
Tribune
Misvaurd Otelieseria Leader Promotes New Dance Craze
Professor W. PL Tavnete leads the Misvaurd Otelieseria in a two step called Phe Joeg Jacks dirbites or Bunina Tex Shop. The routine premiered at the Ales chines event by the Techerche club on Thursday night and drew strong audience praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professer W
Tavnete
Iro
Obsequies Held For Lawrence McNally
The funeral procession moved from Powdery street to St Pose Church where Rev Charme Dixon conducted the requiem mass. The interment followed at St Rose's cemetery with a large turnout of townspeople attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McNally Suis
St Pose Charch
Charme Dixon
Bt. Rose
Local officials attend unnamed meeting in city district
A pleiun smoker was given in the fheiance offices of dastiatant superin tendents Naver aaid tomes, on the Hurke building Thiykelian micht ta a, tL. Ayers, of Beranten, the Metrapall iit Theamine COMPAS superintend ent thatis distiriet, All the local VCHIEE Werte present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dastiatant
Naver Aaid Tomes
Hurke
Thiykelian Micht
Tl. Ayers
Beranten
Metrapalliit
Thatis Distiriet
Vchiee Werte
Burrest Quick Tunnel Hires Noted Local Chef
A local notice reports a Genoa born chef named Dinyo as a fresh recruit in Burrest’s rapid tunnel project. The young cook, praised for skill and energy, is said to have earned a valued role under Mr Bur’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .ounEtian
Dinyer
Minian
Burroe Wall
Relocation of Pateiek Meharry House on West Side Lot
Readable text describes moving the Meharry house from its current west side site to another portion of the same lot. The note references the former site near the old school building and mentions Vir. Meharry and Lionie in connection with the relocation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiles &No
House of Pateiek Meharry
Lionie
Shujliline
Pleasant gathering at Cotter home on Canaan Rivest
A pleasant gathering occurred Thursday night at the home of J. 2. Cotter on Canaan Rivest. Guests enjoyed various diversions and refreshments, and all present spent a most enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 2. Cotter
Canaan Rivest
Local Notes and Social Visits Highlight Week
The passing throng gathers after two weeks of illness as Martin Murphy recovers. Miss Hattie Rolls visits friends in Scranton. Rev M J Lymott from Dormyn attends town events. Doaties Orden convalesces after two weeks out. Benjamin Watkins visited by New York relatives. Mrs Kobu and Mrs Carter of Lu evetia join in at Eilon Venwan badge event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Murphy
Hattie Rolls
Scranton
M. J. Lymott
Dormyn
Willer
Doaties Orden
Mie
Benjamin FL Watkins
New York City
Kobu
Mra. Carter
Luevetia Baige
Jermyn and Mayfield Medical Meeting Highlights
The Carbondale Medical association met at Dr. J. B. Graves's home with thirteen members present. Dr. Shields read on Tuberculosis and Dr. Jackson spoke on Pistura. An extensive supper followed as attendees from Carbondale Mayfield and Jermyn enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Memorial and prayer services and local incidents
In the Methodist church Tumerew services are at 10:20 a.m. and 7:10 p.m. with a memorial service for soldiers in the evening. A lightning strike at the Prue residence damaged the attic chimney but rain stopped the blaze. A clerks association formed with J H R Jennings as president and other officers named. Remains of Anthony Lynett were buried at St Marys cemetery after injuries in Jessup mine. Don Taylor, about 55, died at Moses Taylor hospital.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Prue
Moose
Dupont
Avoca
J. H R. Jennings
Livsie Boone
D. J. Leversing
H. B. Lewis
George Kennedy
Harry Reap
Guardian
William Fam
Anthony Lynett
Jessup
St. Marys’s
Mr. Lynett
North End
Don Taylor
Moses ‘Taylor
Taylor Reds Triumph Over Pittston Brothers In Exhibition
In a well played contest Taylor Reda defeated Pittston Brothers on their grounds by 7 to 7. Morris and Watkins starred for the Reds with Morris fanning nine in six innings before an arm issue ended his outing. The home run and a sensational catch by J Morris highlighted the game. Also notices of a Dec oration day picnic, a handicap quiz for a $10 purse, church services, and local social events fill a Friday town page.
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Taylor Reda
Pittston Brothers
Morris
Watkins
Teds
J. Morris
Laverne County
Reds
Pittston
Loo
Taylor Union
Weber's Park
American, Protestant Association
Ladies’ Lodge
Neo
Temorcow
Methodist Episcopal Church
G. Robbins
Mount Dewey
Ada Edwards
Sarah Avans
Sarah J. Hughes
Annie
Lizzie Williams
Blodwin Griffiths
M2. Mean
Main Street
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Scranten Oon
Catherine Younghload
New Jersey
Taylor Worsted Mill
Smeavedoarle
Degaee
Owens
Walden
Tayler
Tayierville Ledge
Peckville church services announce sermons and visits
Peckville Morning and evening services at the Presbyterian and Baptist churches feature topics The Second Sermon on Trees and The Promise of the Rother Fulfilled and The Things that Differ Mrs Courasen of Scranton and Mrs Culenham of Peckville visit relatives The Baptist church plans a Memorial day cream sale to replenish the Sunday school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Viendall
Presbyterian Church
M. Courasen
Scranton
A. A
Uleningham
Peekville
Peckville Baptist Church
Thomas, Pasion
Providence Calls And Regional Social Notes
Hary Oakey and Walter Wieland were seen visiting friends in Providence. John Miderkin serves as Odd Fellows delegate at Gettysburg. Miss Tillie Schmidt returns from Hyde Park visits. Mrs Schmidt visited friends in Beranton. Primitive Methodist services led by Rev Wilson Bentley on Sunday with morning topic The Use of Trouble and evening A Simple Value. Miss Katie Judge returns to Suyre from Albert street visits. Mr and Mrs Qakey visited Scranton. Mrs Henry Dierks and daughter stay with friends in Minneka.
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Hary Oakey
Friends
Providence
Walter Wieland
Phinndas
John Miderkin
Gettysburg
Ste Ot
The
Odd Fellows’ Chnrge
Tillie Schmidt
Hyde Park
Ius Schmidt
Beranton
Primitive Methodist Church
Wilson Bentley
Katie Judge
Suyre
Albert Street
Qakey
Scranton
Henry Dierks
Minpaka
Local Social Notes From Moosic And Nearby Towns
Moosic and Carbondale residents shared visits with relatives on Wednesday and Thursday. Mire Levan hosted relatives from North Main Street while Mrs Steward of New York and daughter Mrs Smith from Boranton spent time with friends locally. Lila Ostrander traveled to Scranton for a visit and P J Lovering was seen in Peeckville Thursday evening. James Snyder returned from Gettysburg after attending a Grand Lodge session. The Ladies Missionary society of the local church assembled for fellowship and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gates
Carbondale
Mire
Janes Levan
North Main Street
Steward
New York City
Smith
Boranton
Lila Ostrander
Scranton
P. J. Lovering
Peeckville
J. & Snyder
Gettysburg
Grand Lodge
Ladies’ Missionary Society of
Presbyterian church speed in church Tuesday eventing
The Presbyterian church will hold a speed in the church Tuesday eventing. Supper will be served. Tea cream, candy and aprona will be for sale, Liverybody is invited. The M. I A. P. club met last evening at the home of Miss Elizabeth Greene. The Moosic Powder company will pay their employes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Greene
Moosic Powder Company
Community notes from Hee, Williamsing area brief visits
Local residents and visitors are listed with social calls and visits. Mrs Sherman toured Scranton yesterday while Daniel Gardner returned from the University of Pennsylvania for summer. Mrs Watrous and Mrs Brown visited relatives and neighbors. Miss Barrett and Mrs Cearre Cosler hosted guests. quarterly Methodist services are planned for Sunday evening.
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Williaing
Sherman
Scrnton
Phieiaen
Wastinton
Ned
William Cowk
Daliehtens
Scranton
Wilkes
Iarre
BR. Yeager
Barden
Brown
Seiten
Barnard
Dalton Update Wartime Baptism and Local Notices
DALTON. Toho Ch Siling and Mise Anna 8. Johnsen, of Serpenten, were aimed in Harehiao at the Baptist paumenage bis Rev. Robert R. Thompson on Wednesday erning. They were accompanied De Charhea Trinesik Eloise Olinsen, a sister of thie bertete. An interesting service will be conducted in the Baptist church Sunday evening by the Gospel tomb of the Young Men's Christ in association. The nineteenth birthday oof Tisie Dean will be celebrated at the home of Arthur Dean, in Waverly. On Saturday, June , Mrs. James TL Dicksom will leave to day for a Visit at Morristown, No oT, Mrs. Mary Parton has been confined in her home this week With a severe worlk. Many children and oeliler persons are suffering With a whooping cough. ALrs, If, c, Von Storeh is visiting relatives in Carbondale, Rev, ASW, Cooper spent Wednesday in Serington, Mr and Mrs. Joli Dershimer en tertained friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toho Ch Siling
Mise Anna
Johnsen
Serpenten
Harehiao
Baptist Paumenage
Robert R. Thompson
Erning
Accompanien de Charhea ‘Trinesik
Eloise Olinsen
Thie Bertete
Baptist Church
Rail excursion to Ledere via Dehuwire and Tud ton line
Announcements describe the first excursion to Ledere by the Dehuwire and Tud ton Railroad. The trip includes a hike, refreshments, a view of a waterfall, and a white dance pavilion with entertainment. Special trains depart PR and HL depot at specified times with reduced rates from all stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Ledere
Knom Menoriel
Dehuwire
Tudton
Ureim
Ganda
PR & HL
Sercaton
Ool
Tiekele
Train Tour Planned By Scranton Friends In 1900s
A group linked to Scranton and the Central Railroad of New Jersey organizes a special May trip from Wilkes-Barre to Pittsburgh to visit friends and attend a ceremony. Tickets cover round trip from Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh with stops, four carriers, and a convoy of five conductors guiding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plowding
Scranton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mbekton
Payty
Ene Theloet
Pittston
Wilkes
Birrie
Thear
Otis
Peeeding
Osie Tb
Peengiien
Ticketing Changes From Pacific Coast Rail Lines
A notice informs readers that Pacific Coast routes will see ticketing changes. Travelers are advised to contact local ticket agents or write to the General Passenger Agent in New York for details on where to obtain tickets and how the new process affects travel to San Francisco, St. Paul, and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoawerthe League
Sain Presse
Lesa Thin Reguher
Laekawantie Agente
Chicago
San Pranelone
St. Paul
Trekket
Mir. T. OW. Lor
Cleneral
Mixehang
Plies
New York
Lake Ariel to remain accessible for excursionists
The Lake Ariel station platform will be rebuilt after removal of a dilapidated portion to prevent accidents. The company plans regular trains for vacationers and hotel guests next season and aims to make Lake Ariel a popular resort site in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
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West Point
Qaeaviem
Mondant
Thiat
Servier
Boerweking
Hotere Cotonel Mills
Hove
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Olyphant Record
Lizak
Esther Hoban
Olyphant
Anna Farrel
Sadie O'Malley
Sarah O'Boyle
Dundalt Street
Courier Morris
Alderman Jones
BE. H. Shurtleff
Charles Young
John Barnes
New Brunswick
Mise Mitche Roesiger
Reese Brothers
Flow. Clark
L. W. Boyle
Dr. Gillis
New Milford
Mr. McNally
Burke Huthting
Jermyn and Mayfield
Carbondale Medical Association
J. 8. Graves
Shields
Jackson
Mayfield
Drs
J. B. Nites
Fletcher
Harper
Malaun
Ottman
Meeker &. 5
Dickson
Edwards
Clifford
van Doren
Archbald
M. J. Shields
Divis Wid Graves
Jermyn
Core Ruttenberg
Beulah Sprague
Stanley Hills
Willenbert
Wille Allen
Agnes Freas
Mabel Forsehner
Nelle Tiivin
Susie Davis
Mabel Alford
Tittletors
Oscar
Smith Camp
Sons of Veterans
Tomorniny
Atchbald
Peckville Post
Grand Army of the Republic
M. BD. Puller
Methodist Biscopal Church
Two Boroughs
Assembly Hall
Oscar Smith
Tao'oledk
Julian Declaw
Second Street
Thurstan
Detkin
Dike Plitchings
Miesio
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George Dunn
S. Od. Molier
League
Roavelork
Steller
William
Grove Street
James Connelly
Mik County
Mra
F. F. Commermath
John Commermath
Shelton, Conn
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William Torr
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John Boase
Daughters of St. George
M. A. Deeble
Jane Clark
Anna Dickinson
A. Howse
M. Th. Bosley
Phyllis Mitchell
Te. A. Richens
Robert Langdon
Sweeney
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W. C. Davis
Catausancia
Taylor
Peckville
Priceburg
Moscow
Dalton
Lakelodore
Knights Templar Excursion
Meldrum
Wyoming Ave
Ment
Horner’s Furniture
R. J. Horner & Co
Eden Mupee
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Repaniio Ythemic AL Company
Safety Bude
Connell Hoilding Senanton
Pew
Wook Mullis
Wilkos Barre
NEW York Hotels
Wiestminstert Hotel
T. Thompson
Wanamakers
Blegel Cooper's BigBtore
Grea Dry Goods
Hotel Albert
Cor
Nihor. & University
Broadway
Priges
Pocono Heights
Wits
Pocono, Pa
Piitenhod
Ileunses Spatamt
Ohturs
Maier
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