Light bids rejected in city lighting contract discussion
A joint committee defeated the majority report on renewing a three year lighting contract. Officials debated watts and costs, with Thompson supporting the bid and Nealon opposing, citing city ownership and potential future lighting options. The council vote ended against adopting the report with most members opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
Fletcher
Select Poured
King Basis
Avaa
Dhones Thompson
Ofa
Eet
Waite
Olen
Wihelves
Gian Ree Flyer Oe Phiriste Cormdie
Thompson
Thapson
Ino
Eliy
Lampe
Wewr Wits
Nealon
Othe Coity
Martiouwtiarky
Quitention
Wasfield
Onion
Vans
Wiffelds
Messrs. Thompson
Stone
Masters
Mar. Murphy
Petition debate ends with city contract decision
The council debated bids for a one year city contract as supporters and opponents clashed. A committee proposed obtaining bids from both bidders and delaying final action until terms could be refined. Nominees for committee positions were named amid tense discussion and a tight vote to approve or deny the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chain Fletcher
Pleteher
Ahr. Thompson
Festina
Coithe Ells
Wieta
Leeks
Foe Gt
Pato Guinea
Simee
Davis
Phovigiser
Aio
Prin
Thompson
Nealon
Webi Masters
Barrett
Avis
West Scranton man freed after emergency hospital stay
John Brennen Reige, hospitalized yesterday, returned to his home in West Scranton. Johan Bren Melle, also known as Brennan, was arrested Sunday from a city shanty near Dehiwine Hit Pndsen tracks but released after questioning as no strong ties to the alleged crime emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brennen Reige
Johan Bren Melle
West Scranton
Bedi Aise
Thy
Jotin
Biunday
Emergenuy Hospital
Oor
Lewart
Teleo
Brennan
McAndrew
Wierlie
Telgo
Moli
Letin
Four McNalty Child Treated After Eye Injury
The four McNatlty children of the West Ride suffered eye injuries treated at Emergency Hospital about ten days ago. One child shows possible blindness in one eye due to a cut beneath the eye. pus collection and severe infection required careful care. The doctors credit skilled management for saving the child’s sight and expect full restoration to the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McNatlty
Memorial Day Observances and Veterans Parade Details
A 1901 notice from William TL Davies Post No 187 Carbondale outlines Memorial Day ceremonies including floral tributes for fallen soldiers, assembly times, and processions. The Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps coordinate duties, with services, marches, and a park ceremony planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William TL. Davies
Department of Pennsylvania
Carbondale
Mowutida
Sons of
Weloek
Oo Siler Avenue
Twad & Welook
Soavelowk
Tarehead
Mr Gorman Sought Catering for Memorial Day Event
Mr Gorman offered to handle catering for the big Memorial Day event at Lake Lakhoom. Officials and assistants evaluated bids from many firms, with Gorman chosen as preferred caterer after reviews. The Lathe Leader company praised his proposal and his team, and friends celebrated the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cones
Chon
Een
Phe
Ghee Wii O& Co
South
W. Bf. Mulla
Thipiaye- Teen
Conmipi
Geri
Justin
Sulie
Gormian
Poy
Local Figures Visit New York for Seasonal Purchases
Jade Ringer of the Darklothing howwe visits major New York whale houses to inspect ties for the season while William Morin of South Main Ave Hueberker is on a business trip to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Ringer
Howwe
New York
Oho
William Morin
South Main Ave
Hueberker
New York City
New Ice Cream Hutler Opens on Giorno Block
A new confectionery venture named Cheesy Will will operate as the proprietor at a Curbendale ice cream center on Sout Mbain avenue. The opener is attributed to the Curbendale Lee Realm and Con fectionery company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giorno Block
Mbain Avenue
Curbendale Lee Realm and Confectionery Company
Poprietay
Illness Report From Mins Vetta Tigelow Case
The text notes Miss Higelaw, once a Carbondale resident, is ill with peritonitis. She was living with Mrs. Frank Wells on Pike Street and had previously resided in Soho initbs city. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Nurse Graduates in Philadelphia After Course Completion
In Philadelphia she completed a hospital course and earned professional nurse status. She is surrounded by friends here who wish for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Memorial Day Excursion to Lake Lodore Opens Season
Hundreds of Carbondale and Vivinith residents plan Memorial Day outings to Lake Lodore as the season opens with improved lake surroundings and a special excursion train at 0.00 a m. The day centers on the Memorial Day parade and popular lake pleasures, drawing visitors to the scenic resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Lodare
Carbondale
Vivinith
Restored to Health Luke McQuade Discharged From Hospital
Luke McQuade of Cannan Street, a Delaware and Hudson brakeman, was treated about four weeks for an abscess from an old injury. He was discharged home after a rapid recovery despite serious infection. His sister Min McQuade had hip trouble and a fall caused a ruptured vessel near the hip, leading to the abscess and hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke McQuade
Cannan Street
Delaware and Hudson
Wand
Feft
Min McQuade
McQuade
Mr. Metruide
Because She Loved Him So at Grand Opera House
William Gillette's comedy extols a former New York run and is set to be staged Thursday evening by the Keystone Literary and Dramatic company of North Seranton for St Rose Church general fund. The North Seranton society is praised for past fine productions and is expected to draw a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillette
New York City
Grand Opera Hrouse
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Company
North Serantion
General Fund
St. Rose Church
North Seranten Society
Seranten Polypers
Massey Out With Illness Hits Hartford Team Hard
The crickajack catcher Massey of Carbondale state league baseball falls sick this season and cannot get into the game. Signed for first base with Hartford of the Eastern league, his absence hurts the team as Sporting Life notes they are not as strong as they should be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brm Massey
Crickajack
Carbondale
Lole
Massey
Hartford
Sporting Life
Disappearance Reported Of Youth Thomas Hen Nessy
Thomas Ennessy of Forty second street reports his sixteen year old son Thomas Hen Nessy has not been seen since leaving home early last week. He wore a hive worsted suit and a black derby hat the day he vanished. He is described as of medium build with dark brown hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ennessy
Forty-second Street
Thomas Hennessy
Honors chosen for Dutdaffi area graduates
The contest for honors among high school graduates is decided. Miss Jessie Matthews, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willian Matthews of Dutdaffi street, earns valedictory honors while Miss Ninn Tells, daughter of Mor and Mes Tells, takes the salutatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Matthews
Willian Matthews
Dutdaffi Street
Ninn Tells
Mor
Jd Mes
Imory
Miss Matthews
Homer
Memorial park redesign features early blooming plants
A rubber plant species and a tropical palm are planted around the Memorial park monument. Florist Wadells removed tulip beds and replaced them with a neatly arranged display of geraniums and other early blooming summer plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Jill
Sunnimer
Powell and Jones Elected in Dunmore Republican Primary
Daniel Powell of Dunmore and Alderman 8 Jones of the city were the only registrants and were elected at the Republican pri maries in the Pouth legislative district on Saturday afternoon. The district showed little interest and no delegate contests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Powell
Dunmore
Jones
Powth
Hares J Vandemark Returns to Detroit After Visit
Hares J Vandemark traveling passenger agent for the Queen and Crescent, with headquarters at Detroit, Michigan, returned to that city after a visit at his parents’ home. He was accompanied by his wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hares J. Vandemark
Creacont Coute
Detroit
Mich
Mi Viaanelemuank Wis
Hiere
Ebiila
Test eloquence of China sermons by Rev Miller
The Mayday evening remarks of Rev. Miller, pastor of the Finest Congregational church, were delivered to members of William H. Davis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and described as an eloquent test of the China sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mlc. Miller
Wis
Hic
William H. Davis Post
Grand Army of the Republic
J T Pethick To Sail To Buffalo On Business Visit
Harbor merchant J T Pethick departs this evening by rail and sea over the Aiie for Buffalo where he will spend a few days on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Pethick
Buffalo
Mr Matthews Visits Amidst Evening Leader and Care Bondale Papers
A noted compositor, Mr Matthews, is visiting among colleagues at the Evening Leader and other Care Bondale papers. The brief note highlights his professional ties and current visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Matthews
Evening Leader
Carebondale
Matthews Taking Post at Philadelphia Newspaper
Friends and relatives report that Mr. Matthews is now employed by a Philadelphia paper, joining the city newsroom and expanding his professional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Matthews
Philadelphia
Local Social News From Scranton and Nearby Towns
Miss Nora Healey visits friends in New York while Misses Hoban of Olyphant stay with Miss Nellie Marvell. Several residents report illnesses, returns home after visits, and Sundays spent with relatives across Scranton, Carbondale, Dunmore, and Oneonta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Healey
New York
Hoban
Olyphant
Nellie Marvell
James Toney
Helient Atrent
Helen Lathrop
Boo
Bevan
Scranton
A. BH. Myere
Gon
Rexford
Mise Josie Myers
Dunmore
Misa Marie Dougherty
Old Star
Carbondale
Misa Florence Clark
Nora O' Hearn
South Main Avenue
Agnes Coleman
West Side
Misa Alice O'Malley
Alfred Lister
Harriet Lister
Wyoming Street
Ach
Vandermark
Green Ridge
Cerniers
Josiah Vandermark
Washington Street
Clementine
Veronica Gallagher
Mer
P. A. Early
Seventh Avenue
Thomas Burke
Oneonta
Joseph
Albany
M. J. Nugent
Bb. D. Kelly
Woodliwn Avenue
Jermyn and Mayfield Blessed Virgin Sodality Reception
The annual Blessed Virgin Sodality reception was held at Sacred Heart church with extensive flower decorations and many candies. Father McLaughlin preached a moving sermon urging virtue. twenty seven postulants joined the society. Clergy present included Fathers Walsh Gerona and Dixon.
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The
Blessed Virgin Sodality
Sacred Heart
Welly
McLaughliin
Stetaiment
Atinone
Lev
Fathers Walsh
Forest Cite
Gerona and
Dixon
Carbondale
Hillside Coal Company
Glenwood
Erie
Wevstone
Secor
Datghter
Dunmore
Jermain
W. E. Davis
Ploward University
Washington
M. BS
Maynand
West Mayfield
Burns
Third Street
William Oliver
MD. Mason
John Solomon
Main Street
Deaths and Local Events In Pittston And Blakely
Miss Gardner dies at home in Pittston after a two week illness, leaving parents four brothers and five sisters. Funeral set for tomorrow morning. A birthday party for Mrs. Evans in Blakely features music and refreshments. Mrs. Brown injured by a banana peel on Lackawanna Street. Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Halles visit in Busquahana Street. A bazaar by Blakely Primitive Methodist Ladies Aid opens with large attendance and programs tonight. Blakely Walet club hosts twenty couples at Hull residence. Brand Army veterans event planned at Father Mathew Opera House tonight. Hammond and Bush travel to Pafton for a fishing trip. Mrs. Powell and daughter Milanche Powell to depart tomorrow.
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Miss Gardner
Pittston
Canada
Ofvlowk
Joshih Evans
Blakely
Evans
Thomas B. Brown
Stusiquehanna Street
Lack
Ladies’ Aid Sovliety
Blakely Primitive Methodist Oehurch
Sweeney
Lavankanna Street
Blakely Primitive
Misses Magers
Misa Peart
Blakely Primitive Methodist Church Choir
Charles Evans
Tmirvea
Malaria and its subtle effects on kidneys and liver
A historical medical piece explains malaria as a hidden affliction spreading via a peculiar poison from plant decay. It details symptoms like fever headaches backache and sweating with variable bouts and notes progressive damage to kidneys and liver including possible Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Grand entertainment and contests at Weber's rink this evening
The North nd Athletic elit will present a multi act program at Weber's rink featuring Miss Mame Stairvellate piano, recitations by Miss Molly Snider and Miss Rose Tedant, dances and solos by various performers. Prizes will be awarded for shooting at lawers with telescope sights barred, and community events include church decorations and Memorial Day observances.
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North Nd Athletic Elit
Conquel
Weber's
Norpow
Mame Stair
Wen Thowells
Molly Snider
Wallin Lovern
Dewitt and Prendergast
Rose Tedant
Annie Cawles
Buck
Wing
Mangan
Mofart
Leah Pivatis
Selo
Towel
Joetin Th. Phillips
Arthur Morgans
Anthony Tuffy
Nellie Harnett
Smeetion
Peckville Tound
William Price
Watkins Quartettv
Sibley Minion
Willian
Teifleelu
Lmverly Poork
Qieth Prise
Seo A
Taylor Teds
Womers Christian Temporanes Teague
Phen Setuliheis
Weoet Tashor
Sunidiew
Laekowintia Lodge
Assoehethon
Bn Drpepertant Hemelen
Abre
Nest
Melabix
Yesberhuey Hye Addi Datil
Local Social Guests Share Weekend Visits
Miss Ruhi Annaupor of ALOU spent Bunddy with Mishis Baninie aul Barak Cisopor at Oly Pit. Nellie and Mrs. Priest of Rhakely visited their friends, with Mrs. Kinin and Mrs. Wilson at Mainetic and Maplestreet respectively. Mrs. Cole-Wien hosted a sister visit, and Mire. Buckrod from Pickson spent yesterday with locals. A group of young girls left a barn party for Eley's barn Monday evening.
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Mishis
Mire
Buckrod
Pickson
Eley
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George Henderson
Denaud, Ler Co
Florida
Holden
Pierce
Common Sense
Buffalo, N.Y
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Look Street
Heleberyry
Maui
Church Street
Pirin
Hhinnan
Pevellle
Universal Freedom
Tiberty
Tiel
Bey Te Lidies
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Mee
Ourk
W. B. Chase
MR. Gorman
Allen
Pablo Opmand
Yale
Alice
Allo S. Olunyted
la Fu
Lodore
Wat Clark
Saley Avenue
Boy
Jermyn and Mayfield
Willamsport
Forest City
Dione Neaton
Oo Malley
Esq
2 Tally
Reek Lake
Mes
T. 1. Jones
Coef
Warner
Sewatie
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Rivne
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N.Y
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Biewdiud
Troom
Taylor
Priceburg
Scranton Savings Bank of Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
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Eouty
Banka
Lowns
Stoche
Etoek Polit
Doe
Pye Tee Vitae
Trtala
Cvaawetsegere Eseoese
Ponsylvania
County of Lackawanna
Shafer
H. CG
Corrett
Tarry CG. Reysolns
Notary Public
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Dimes Fork
Newort
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank of
Seranon
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Eh Siew Tie Ol Ie
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Banka Es
Ponisilvania
Lackawanna
Dontum
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Am Nerd
Alo
Awl
Wang
Diedee
Lionel
Aloe
Thaley
Jennee
Peanuayls Inka
Manniel
Emis
Bubeerthint
Shaner Gore
NeHaey
Win Adeje
Peetont
Exile Wedhanel
Flossie Wollant
Muse Moote
Hentprew Welland
Alemy Ithey
Canaditew
Wika Ries
Sarah Millia
Cular Bewater
Eiuite Piawmien
Kila Abeer
Derband Molpati
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