Carbondale Faces Damages Over Traction Right of Way
Nine trespass suits seek 5 000 each against the city Carbondale and the Traction and Transit companies over street rail tracks laid on Cottage street between 1891 and 1892. Plaintiffs claim damage to property and water pipes, with the city cited for approving the ordinance. Also reported: death of Jemima Rocca, 2, at Hospital street home. funeral by Rev Lee at Maplewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Carbondale Traction Company
I. H. Burns
M. J. Donahoe
Scranton
Prothonotary
Pryor
Sarah Bagley
Michael Lynch
James Killeen
Patrick Donnelly
Nicholas Devine
Patrick J. McAndrews
Mary Pace
City of Carbondale
Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company
Lackawanna Valley Transit Company
New Depot Progress in Delaware and Hudson Project
Construction on the Delaware and Hudson depot advances rapidly. Roof boards are in place, roof slanting began Saturday, and Spert heating is installed to heat the building throughout. Interior finishing started Friday, with Schroeder's masons placing a six foot high dark brown glazed brick wainscot. The work is pushed to finish by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Schroeder
Brakeman Injured in Fall on Ontario and Western Train
Brakeman McCarty of the Ontario and Western suffered multiple injuries after being thrown from a box car. He landed on his hands breaking bones in the right wrist and dislocating the left thumb as doctors examined him in this city. Separately, local music fans are promised a busy season with the MacKay Opera Company at the Grand over Christmas week and the Whitney Opera Company bringing The Fencing Master to town on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horr
McCarty
Ontario and Western
Hoe
A. Niles
MacKay, Opera Company
Whitney Opera Company
Y M C A Branch Talk Rehearsed By City Leaders
A letter to Chairman T C Robinson from F W Pearsall president of Scranton Railroad C A discusses the proposed YMCA branch. Pearsall attended the state meeting and presented the issue to the state committee. Visit planned for Saturday unclear outcome. James Maxwell to retire and sells Caledonian restaurant on Salem avenue to Litts and Flanaghan. Maxwell may pursue music talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Robinson
F. W. Pearsall
Scranton Railroad C. A
Pearsall
Mr. Robinson
James Maxwell
Caledonian
Mesars, Litts and
Flanaghan
Salem Avenue
Maxwell
Child Narrowly Escaped as Wild Horse Tramples Street
A child playing on Tenth Avenue was nearly trampled by a wild horse. The animal grabbed the boy in its teeth and dropped him after a brief hold. A larger boy intervened, rescuing the child and taking him home. Injuries not considered serious.
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Tenth Avenue
Dela ware and Hudson No 3 shaft re-timbering finished
Work on the Dela ware and Hudson No 3 shaft was completed Saturday and the employees will resume today after a little over a week of idleness. A large force was hired and the project was pushed as fast as possible, defying an extended layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Hudson No. 3
Miss Corinna Chapman Hosts Birthday Party for Friends
Miss Corinna Chapman entertained a number of her little friends Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 at her nth avenue home for her eighth birthday. A formal supper followed at 4 with ice cream and laughter. Guests included Helen Couch Helen Watkins Mildred Isgar Rowena Boyd Brad Davin Clara Spall and Silian Geary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinna Chapman
Nth Avenue
Hosean
Helen Couch
Helen Watkins
Mildred Isgar
Rowena Boyd
Brad Davin
Clara Spall
Sillian Geary
Alberta Lee
Doctor Niles to study in New York for women and children care
Dr and Mrs J B Niles depart for New York where the physician will study diseases of women and children with Emmett Holt. Mrs Niles will stay a week in New York then two weeks with her mother in Collegeville. He expects to arrive at the St Denis hotel, while teaching and practicing private instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma May
Flora
Hattie Weldon
Flossie Turner
Lola Kimble
Gladys Rice
Howard Starkweather
Elwood Reining
Fred Couch
Alfred
Roland Frank
Rexford H. Chapman
J. 8
Niles
New York City
Wla
New York
St. Denis
Collegeville
Emmett Holt
D. C. Kenyon
the Grange
Crystal Lake
Burlingame
Utica
Paties Louise Slocum
South Church Street
Helen Shields
Edith Bailey
Martha Singer
Ressie Teéots
Elizabeth Gumner
Grace Munn
Maggie Marcy
Nellie Gallaghy
Seavella Watt
Mildred Greene
Leonora Senberg
Scranton
Ina Depew
Moscow
David Wilson
Eighth Avenue
O. E. Histed
William Histed
Stephen Histed
Kansas
Architect Purdy
Delaware and Hudson
R. D. Stuart
Y. C. Smith
Weat Pittston
Jennie Dilts
Belmont Street
Janet Bryden
O. P. Miller
Providence
Rena Daley
Harry Woolsey
J. B. Woolsey & Co
Alice Mill
A. P. Trautwein
H. H. Hiller
Beranton
Los Angeles
E. T. Corby
F. Farny
Canaan Street
Mary Campbell
Warren Tappen
William Hull
J. B. Kirby
Pittston
Jennie Harding
Charles Hall
Elmira
H. Lister
L. D. Wolfe
Lincoln Avenue
Florence van Gorder
Terrace Street
Emily Edgar
Young Man Hartung’s Suicide Shocks Local County
Louis Hartung, youngest son of August Hartung, shot himself behind the right ear Friday night and died Saturday morning after weeks of consumptive illness. His father owns the Irving Clift Brewery. he leaves a wife and several children. Also noted: Gardner brothers in New York on business, Wayne County politics quiet, Wooden and Blakney mill short on labor to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Louis Hartung
August Hartung
Ihimsell
Ife
Irving Clift
Paul W
Benjamin C. Gardner
New York
Wayne County
Ehirt
Wooden & Blakney
Funeral for James Mulally Draws Wide Attendance
The funeral for the late James Mulally drew a large crowd from his home on lower Main Street, reflecting the high esteem held by neighbors. He died last Wednesday from diabetes at about 40, leaving a wife and five children. A high mass of requiem was held at St Agnes Church. the casket was then moved to Canaan township in Wayne County for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mulally
Main Street
Bert Howard
Forest City
The
Tribune
Thomas _D. Bryden
Yaeger
Local Notes From Clark's Summit and Nearby
Nell Clark’s work is finished and Geome Moyer is praised for his effort. N Patriok completes rye threshing with steam power. Fred Walker moves into a new house. Charlies Smith relocates to Mrs Freeman’s house at Summit Park. Minas Vine Juston visits Bradford county relatives. Mrs Ligsie Brister returns from Laceyville and visits East Lemon relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Clark
Geome Moyer
N. Patriok
Fred Walker
Charlies Smith
Mra. Freeman
Summit Park
Minas Vine Juston
Bradford County
Ligsie Brister
Laceyville
Ana Dally
East Lemon
Winslow’s Soothing Tooth and Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Baby’s Corti Be a long used teething aid claiming relief for teething pain wind colic and general discomfort. It markets bottles and syrups as the best remedy with perfect success and wide trust over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Boothea
Pittston News Highlights Local Deaths Sports Win and Scandals
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune operates from % William street for ads and publication orders. Funeral services for John Langan proceed from Pine street with a Requiem Mass at St. John’s. Mrs Mary Reilly’s remains were interred at Market Street cemetery yesterday. Pittston football beat Berwick 22 to 0 on West Pittston grounds. Visitors include Miss Tessie McHale and many Scranton Wilkes-Barre residents. Antonio Barberet of North Main Street was arraigned on bigamy charges after complex family ties surfaced. bail set at 1000. Business directory notes plumbing by Wright & Co and a range sale or exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langan
Pine Street
St. John's Church
Mary Reilly
Market Street
John Collier
M. BE. Collier
John Grady
Patrick Walsh
Thomas Gibbons
Edward Gibbons
Pittston
Berwick
West Pittston
Thin City
Tessle McHale
Dunmore
Nellie Donnelly
William and Lee Coyne
Jack Collins
Frank McAndrew
J. J. Gordon
Scranton
John H. Gorman
Frank Murphy
Will Crogan
Hugh Sharps
John Bolton
Wilkes-Barre
Ella
Katie Donahoe
Patrick Coyne
Martin Donahoe
South Scranton
Town Notes and Personal Updates From Blossburg Region
Blossburg residents see families moving to Langcliffe Coal and Jennings property on Main street. A Lazarus Williams dog killed by electric cars. Local women join new Moosic knitting mill. silk mill workers paid. Blessing at Rev. Curran’s church draws crowd. C S S C society forms at Methodists with officers listed. Daughters of St George plan New Year supper at O Malley’s hall. Various visits and travels noted in Pittston and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Daniels
Blossburg
Mr. Daniels
Langcliffe Coal Company
Miss Sweeney
Dunmore
Vina Gibbons
Main Street
A. K. Batley
Franklin
Jennings
Lazarus Williams
Moosle
J. J. Curran
TR. Casken
Bren Derers
Ella O'Malley
Scranton
W. J. Williams
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mra
J. R. Wagner
Fannie Mucklow
J. W. Gay
Ackerly Pros Dissolve Partnership and Local Changes
Ackerly pros dissolve partnership as Frank Ackerly retires George Ackerly to run the business. Great Bend branch store closed Saturday evening goods moved to Malin street store under Jh. F. Bernstein Silk mill manager. Hallstead Textile denied leasing to NY capitalists. Mrs Mason of Binghamton formerly Libble Green dies. George Hailey new clerk at J R Dousglass grocery. DL&W carpenter gang to erect new coal chutes at Nicholson. Tiffany block brick work completed Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Libble Green
George Hailey
Walton
N. Y
J. R. Dousglass
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Carpenter Gang
Nicholson
Tiffany
Montrose Dancing Class Formed by Prof Schanck
Professor Schanck of Binghamton formed a dancing class in Montrose numbering not sixty scholars and engaged Village hall for the season. Will Stottard’s echure last Wednesday was a delightful affair and the first party of its kind this fall with more to follow. William Lush and family plan a winter in Philadelphia. A rain last Thursday filled cisterns for those with limited day water, many cisterns were dry and elevation was serious. Augustus Knol and Mrs Knoll visit South Main Street parents for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schanck
Binghamton
Will Stottard
Echure
William Lush
Philadelphia
Augustus Knol
Mra. Knoll
South Main Street
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Carbondale
Rocca
Hospital Street
Jemima
Horeco
Italy
Hosital Street
Mr. Lee
First Presbyterian Church
Maplewood Cemetery
Lackawarna Avenue
J. Scott Inglis
Lackawarra Avenue
Honesdale
Vandoling
Scranton Tribune
William Street
Vane
Wright & Co
Bae
Hall Stead
Montrose
Hood
Washburn-Crosby Co
Moosic Powder Co
Moobic and Ruse Dale Works
LaMin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
Maraethe
Wyoming Gay Room
WM. T. Smith
Pennsylvania
Washington Avenue
Lou
Mary Bariains
Dr. Peal
Peal
Dapiotx Co
Clareland
Avenus
Spruce Strast
Empire Dry Goods Company
Lackawanna A
Henry Goodman
Jersey
Balt
Wortnen
Henry
Goodman
Lacka
Manly
I of
Tinning
Antonio Hartmaen
Birch St
Dickson Manufacturing
Wanufa
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