Common Council Debates Tax Assessors and Night Lunch Wagon
In Carbondale the common council discusses bills from selectmen. Disputes arise over assessor hours and pay. John Booth wins coal haul contract. Requisitions for Columbia and Mitchell hose companies are granted. A proposal to remove the North Main street night lunch wagon is referred to the license committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Messrs
Mills
McDonough
Glennon
Pender
Smith
Kase
Colwell
Devine
Baker
John Booth
Columbia
Mitchell Hose
Burros
North Main Street
Mitchells Fair Committee Forms for Firemen’s Night
The Mitchell town committee appointed subcommittees for entertainment food and refreshments and floor management for the Hose Company fair. All invited fire departments reportedly accepted attendance and will be present. Concerts are planned each evening with Jermyn talent and contortionist Edward Genaver among acts. Inez Streetcar will stop at the hall and notices of departure will be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell's
Frank Timmons
C. F. Alexander
FL Thompson
Elear Haeth
Alexander
Jermyn Talent
Wonder
Ausipires
Renterprise Hase Company
Edward Genaver
Honesdale
Inez
Proposed Road Opening in Annexed District
At a common council meeting a petition from residents of the annexed district seeks a street opening from the corner of Enoch Comer to Whyne Street. The group argues for sidewalk and thoroughfare improvements and city support. A private road currently serves most of the distance, maintained by private citizens. About forty citizens signed the petition. If the street is built, it will be named Dillon Avenue. M M C A Secretary Pearsall leads railroad man efforts to form a Railroad Young Men’s Association and to garner railroad support. he travels to New York to discuss with Delaware and Hudson officials the city’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Elemens
Enoch Cominer
Tenth Avenue
Whyne Atreed
Tow Petiion
Ae Hames
Dillon Avenue
Pearsall
Tailroad Men's Christian Association
Radreid Young Men's Association
Mir Pearsall
New York City
Delaware and Wodson Company
Doctor's advice column offers various tonics and remedies
A ridesharing of remedies is offered for palpitations headaches hair loss cough bad breath and indigestion including extracts like heart and brain products and offerings from the Columbia Chemical Co with distribution through Matthews Bros at 20 Lacka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G
New York
Dent
Mies
Phila
Troy
C. Faling Brown
A. M
M. D
Med. Dept
Col. Chem. Co
Washington
Dp. Co
Columbia Chemical Co
Matthews Bros
Committee Seeks Private Quarters Report from Pearsnell
The committee has secured an option on some desirable quarters but will not disclose their locations. People await Mr. Pearsnell’s report with interest.
Wreck at Powderly Mine Hurts Equipment on Incline
A serious wreck occurred at the Powderly colliery on the South Side Tuesday afternoon. A loaded trip of mine cars ran down the incline after the rope broke, derailing and tearing the plane, smashing the outside mine door, halting work for the day with no injuries reported.
A Bunch of Keys at the Opera House Tonight
Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys to be performed Saturday evening at the Opera house with new music dances and specialties added. The troupe carries ample scenery and the show promises strong audience appeal and finish. A. EB. Tiffany wins contract to rebuild Hopbottom Methodist church after a recent fire, starting soon with foundation work and rapid progress. Bernard Mullady injured in collision on Cannan Street. carriage overturned but injuries not serious.
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Hoyt
A. EB. Tiffany
Hopbottom
Tiffany
Oine
Bernard Mullady
Bernard Muullady
Waymart
Mullady
Cinnan Street
No. 1
Mr. Mullady
Turkeys to be served at Baptist church supper
Hendricks Missionary society meets at the Baptist church and votes to host a turkey supper on Wednesday evening November 20 at the church parlors. Committees are chosen and plans underway for a large turnout. Mary Grady of Mayfield is visiting Mary Nealon on South Main Street.
Ladies' Aid selects officers at Methodist church
The election of officers for the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church was held at the Grand Army hall with many members present. Officers named for the ensuing year include President Mrs Joseph G Bell and several vice presidents, secretarys and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Finklepaugh
Luzerne County
George Cook
Susquehanna
Edith Baker
Carbondale
Mra
Joseph G. Bell
E. H. Barber
William Peck
Mrx
John English
M. Rogers
William Page
Mre
Thomas Pope
G. A. Eeatedl
P. Snedicor
George Treverin
Johna
Hieadey
Wie
George Neater
Granny Neue Cs
Irish migrant woman remembered in local funeral and notices
In Jiago County Ireland born widow leaves husband and eight children James John William Charles George Mrs Charles Lake Mrs Ralph Lake and Mrs Jennie Scott of Hyde Park. Funeral at her home in wrassy Thursday at 3 conducted by Scranton Episcopal minister. Interment Prospect cemetery. W C T A to meet Thursday at Mrs J B Sickle's for business. Mrs W J Guest improving. Infant daughter buried in Prospect cemetery Callender lot.
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Jiago
Ireland
James
John
William
Charles
George
Charles Lake
Ralph Lake
Jennie Scott
Hyde Park
Wrassy
Scranton
Prospect Cemetery
W. C
T. A
Mra. J. B. Sickle’s
W. J. Guest
Callender Lot
Wayne courty supporters boost Republican ticket in county
The article lists vote tallies showing Republicans winning key offices including state treasurer Benjamin J Haywood and several superior court judges. It notes Democratic opposition led by Peter P Smith, along with minor party results and local social notices such as property purchases, engagements, and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Courty
Peter P. Smith
Benjamin J.haywood
Democras
Benjamin F. Meyera
Superior Court
James A. Beaver
Edward N. Willard
Joan J. Wickham
Charles FE. Rice
Howard J. Reeder
George FB. Orlady
Democrasix
Harman Yerkes
James 8. Moorehead
Charles Henry Noyes
Oliver P. Bechtel
Christopher Magee
Slunty
Joseph Loyd
Democratic
George E. Moase
Joner
Clarence &. Foster
Deminatic
Sanford A. Kelly
Prohibitionists
People's Party
Socialis S Labor Party
Isaac E
Fourteenth Streets
Torrey Estate
Krebner Brothers
May Foster
Willum J. Ward
Mra. H. M. Gordon
Levi van Bitten
Port Jervis
L. C. Rowe
Fourteenthtreet
Cortright & Son
Funeral and social notes from Scranton area
A large crowd attended Palmer Cox's Brownies at Frottingham in Scranton on Monday evening. Mrs D C Poet was buried at Mill City yesterday and is noted as sister of Mrs Pardes of this place. Several residents from this place attended the funeral. The Ladies Ald Society met at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Cox
Frottingham
Scranton
D. C. Poet
Mill City
Poet
Pardes
Ald Society
Baptist Church
Community notices and events from local paper page
Election of officers supper served and attendance noted. Birth announced to Mr and Mrs James Elias Thompson of Frevoryville on November 4. The Sullivan Comedy Company performed with limited stage space impacting the venue. Oscar Halstead’s new residence on Academy Street near ready for occupancy November 16. Mr and Mrs Ira Thomas plus family move to Charles Clark House on Maple Street. Mrs George Raldy of Grassy Street passes away at age 50 after sudden paralysis. funeral at Peckville cemetery. Mrs C J Evans visiting relatives. B P James seen in town. Debates between local Catholic Young Men’s Society and Loyal Knights postponed to Friday November 15. Mrs John M Gallagher ill at home West Side. Suburban Wheelmen host a social Friday on Scott Street. A young child of Mr and Mrs Meints dies by fire. funeral this afternoon. burial Catholic cemetery. Mrs M J O’Malley of Dunmore Street seriously ill. Pittston Business Directory lists plumbing and household goods services.
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Katie Murphy
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Marie McCrindle
Pittston
Milo Howell
John Buélehall
Ben Webb
John McKenzie
Yatterday
Susquehanna
Marie Mahon
Scranton
Messie
Ruddy
Rosar
Mayber
James Elias Thompson
Frevoryville
Sullivan Comedy Company
Sey
Oscar Halstead
Academy Street
Mizz Jonnie Gardner
Saradon
Ira Thomas
Charles Clark
Maple Street
George Raldy
Grassy Street
Raldy
Maud
Peckville
C. J. Evans
West Pittston
B. P. James
Hyde Park
Catholic Young Men's Taoist Abetinemee and Benevolent Society
Loyal Knights of America
John M. Gallagher
Wheelinen O
Ag Celal
Hhr
Scott Street
Local Notes From A Scranton Area Paper
Ligste Frave remains bedridden while Edward Lutney recovers slowly. Election day passed quietly with a light vote. Mrs. A I Ackerly returned from New York. Rev F H Patrons held special meetings at Summit. Mrs J A McLean left for Groundsburg. Mr and Mrs M V Sark and others attended Brownlis at Scranton. Ladies’ All society met at Wirz Lewis Edsall’s home. George Drake Jr returned from a hunting trip in Texas. He reports pleasant hunting conditions.
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Edward Lutney
D. Parker
Piston
Ing
A. I. Ackerly
New York
F. H
J. A. McLean
Roudsburg
Mon
M. V
Final Qualia Exams and Winter Term Enrollments
The final examinations for the first qualia take place this week. New students have enrolled for the winter term, with more expected soon. Professor Whitford, recovering from a broken leg, plans to use crutches briefly. A Christian Endeavor social at the Baptist church last Saturday was well attended and enjoyed. An advertisement promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief, sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitford
Christian Endeavor
Baptist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imunyon
Munyon
Lackawanna Avenue
J. Scott Inglis
Powderly’s
Mr. Tiffany
Hendricks Missionary Society
Mary Grady
Mayfield
Mary Nealon
South Main Street
David Reese
Frank James
Barbara Mang
Frances Schafer
Mra. 8
Singer
Delia Moses
Hattie Hutchins
Mary Parke
Nellie Loftus
Tralles
T. V. Powderly
J. H. Paul
Mires Werdman
T. Levison
J.D. Cameron
Opera House
James Lynady
Fock Avenue
Doseph A. Murray
Paterson
N. J
Hugh Gallagher
Mary O'Grady
Salem Avenue
Mary Morrison
Belmont Street
Dennis Hogan
Permey
Edward
Martin Jordan
Sandstreet
George Benton
Mildred Tyler
Arthur Loweley
Eliphalet Wilcox
Nineveh
James J. Welsh
South Side
George Tolley
Philadelphia
W. V. Gruver
Avoca
Hood
Greenat W. ChomweLll
Mt. Pleasant
Maryland
Eady
Evie
Ont
Matthews Gros
End Johan
HEBRA
Het Matthewe
Bres
Jone
U.S. Gov't
Sly Phant
Wright & Co
Old Forge
Keystone
AERE
Church Street
Kerr, Liebecker & CO
Cleveland
Kia
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Stress
Empire Dry Goods Company
Henry Goodman
Jersey
Peeeen
Pelea
D. Te Bult
Henry Goodman, Mamderr
Lacka. Ave
Goto
Washburn-Crosby Co
Moosic Powder Co
LaMffin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
THE
Pennsylvania
Washington Avenue
W’ .Ming Avenue
T. Smith
Tonio Hartalafmn
Birch Bt
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Ranton and
Wilkes-Ba
Awe
Millionaire
Laborer
Mechanic
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