Public to hear renowned speakers in Maxonic lecture series
Carbondale announces the Maxonic lecture course opening next Tuesday with John Temple Graves, a notable speaker new to the city. The season includes Temple quartette on December 10, followed by lectures by Robert J. Turdette on January 6, George Wendlande on February 4, and Dr. Lyman B. Sperry on March 18, with Dr. Conwell slated for spring. Tickets are two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
John Temple Graves
Temple
Lyman B. Sperry
Conwell
Conweil
J. W. Dimock
F. E., Tennale, G. W. Reynolds & Son and
Morrie & Spaeth
Two Parades Planned by the Wire Saddies Fire Company
Preparations for fall open by the Wire Saddies with two parades planned. Opening night features local companies in a Fireman’s Fight, followed by a monster parade on November 81 with all local and visiting units. March routes run from Seventh to Main then Church, Salem, River, and beyond.
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Wanching Hose Company
Peechville Hose Company
William Walker Nae
May- Or
Fearful Runaway Pulls Load of Coal Through City Streets
Earl Porter, a young driver, left his team hitched outside Franklin breaker after loading coal. The horses bolted down the road at high speed, narrowly missing Leonard who dodged into the path and whips were used to halt them. No major injuries or damage resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Porter
Franklin Breaker
Leonard
Tome
Miss Mary O’Neill Dies of Typhoid at 26
Miss Mary O’Neill, age 26, died yesterday after a week of typhoid illness. She was the eldest of six siblings and cared for her younger brothers and sisters since their mother’s death eleven years ago. A devoted member of the Blessed Virgin’s Fidelity she was active in its work. Her funeral will be from Cottage street home with interment at St Rose’s cemetery.
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Mary O'Neill
Miss O'Neill
Ior
Tt Wrsor
Cottage Street
St. Rose's Cemetery
Building to Rise on Dundaff Street in Carbondale
Carbondale Lumber Company enlarges storage facilities on Dundaff street. A new 20 by 40 foot three story building is under construction for use as a barn on the first floor and display and storage rooms for Glock wares on the upper floors.
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Dundaff Street
Carbondale Lumber Company
Thomas King Injured At No 1 Colliery
Thomas King, a worker at No 1 colliery, was badly hurt while dumping rats. He was pushing an empty cart when a loaded one struck it, causing a violent shock that opened a trap door.
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Thomas King Sturt
No. 1
Thomas King
King
Unspecified assault leaves King with facial injuries
A man attacked Mr. King with tremendous force. Teeth were loosened and one lower lip cut through by the teeth. The injury also bruised his face and will delay his ability to work for some time.
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Mr. King
Scranton Note Book: Local Residents and Visitors
A string of short notices from Scranton yesterday records visits and travel of local residents and guests. Names include John McCabe a Canaan merchant, Mrs. George Van Kernen of Jersey City visiting Miss Grace Smith, and Dr. R Hampton removing a fence on Church Street.
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John McCabe
Canaan Street
Scranton
George van Kernen
Jersey City
Grace Smith
Garfield Avenue
Misa Lois Burr
Mis
John Philips
River Street
Isaac Singer
Park Clothing House
R.hampton
Church Street
Peter Lavin
New York
Philadelphia
Albert Simpson
James Lindsey
Dr. Grander
Forest City
Superintendent Wandling
Nora Murphy
James Corrigan
Pike Street
RH. A. Delaney
Waymart
M. R. Baker
Edith Baker
E. H. Barber
Pockville
J. ¥. Moylan
Haszieton
O. H. Loftus
Terrace Street
Bailey
Mia
Charles G. Evans
Dan
Tom
North Terrace Street
Plymouth
J. F. Atkinson
Fourth Ward
Mary Finnan
Pittston
Maggie Finnan
Dundaff Street
Hannah Miles
Pittson
Julia Tighe
Fallbrook Street
John Morgan
Gravity
School Board Decides Wiring Cost and Night Classes
The board budgeted 40 dollars for wiring and 40 dollars yearly for lighting, choosing Crescent Electric for the central building. Night school use of a room is postponed, as is a 5 dollar monthly raise for night school teachers. Ex-Treasurer Toolin's bonds are released after accounts checked. 209.63 dollars to be paid. Election proceeds quietly. strong second ward support for Judge Smith noted. Upcoming marriage announced, local college study abroad, and a board of trade meeting planned. Water trench work by Jones Simpson & Co. to connect Archbald works. artesian well water deemed unsuitable for boilers.
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Crescent Electric Company
T. F. Loftus
Toolin
Billa
Hecht
Willard
Smith
Judge Smith
Bridget Giblin
Devers
Providence
PJ. Boland
North Man Street
St. Bonaventures College
Allegheny
N. Y
Board of Trade
Mary Murphy
Riverside
Citizen
Murphy
Frances Farley
Auburn
John Carden, Jr
Shayne Street
Jones, Simpson & Co
Borough school board pays teachers in monthly stipend
The local school board met and issued the regular monthly stipends to teachers. A severe runaway near Dougherty's hotel caused two horses to fall and the wagon to wreck with one horse badly injured. Susie Morris of Grove street visited Dunmore, and Miss Susie Harris visited her sister in Laffin Tonight.
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H. A. Ward
Ward & Son
Calvary Baptist Church
Young People’s Society
Solo
William Jones
Anna Nicholas
Emray
Lucy Evans
Thomas Evans
Janet Thomas
Rebe
Dougherty
Hendham
King Bolt
Main Street
Union Street
Susie Harris
Aistor
Laffin
Edwards
Baptist Church
Pittston Notices and Local Moves Across Boroughs
Funeral details for Matthew Hannahue held at his uncle’s home in Oregon with many Wilkes-Barre attendees. David Williams funeral drew crowds from Scranton and Dunmore. Lehigh Valley depot contract awarded to Wilson J. Smith of Wilkes-Barre. Local figures J F Judge and A Weldman in town. Mrs Patrick McHale improved from pneumonia. Eugene Smith of Mymouth and Dr J Thompson of Scranton were seen about town. Pittston business directory notes plumbing by Wright & Co and a range sale or trade offer.
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Matthew Hannahue
Oregon
Wilkes-Barre
Dunmore
David Williams
J. F Judge
The
Index
A. Weldman
Lehigh Valley
Wilson J. Smith
Patrick McHale
Elizabeth
St. Oregon
Eugene Smith
Mymouth
J. Thompson
Scramton
Coroners Inquest Clears Company After Katie Murphy Death
The coroner S inquest for Katie Murphy found death accidental and absolved the company of blame. Jurors John Meade Jane Ryan Joseph McCracken William McDonald Charles Warren John Clifford. Borough council denied Traction Co right to street operation beyond Main Street and listed various paid bills.
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Katie Murphy
John Reap
West Ride
Squire Reap
John Meade
Jane Ryan
Joseph McCracken
William McDonald
Charles Warren
John Clifford
Henry Martin
Pittston
James Brown
William Brown
Main Street
Traction Company
Langcliffe Coal Company
John Conaboy
M. F. Noon
P. H. O'Brien
T. F. Fitzsimmons
James Ryan
Willam Rowe
Scranton Traction Company
Mainstreet
Valley Passenger Company
McAlpine
Marey Township
Maggie McArt
Brown
D. & H. Company
Scranton
Carrie McKay
Plains
Mra
Newlin
Thomas Newton
Wilkes- Arre
Clark's Summit notes and local notices in brief
Local items report new school color pesin and teaching at the Masonic building. Residents Al Rymer, Hattie Hunter, Lulu Keith, Muchler, and Mrs. Reynolds are mentioned with travels, visits, or illness. An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with claimed universal use and a price of twenty five cents.
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J. Singer
Masonic
al Rymer
Mill City
William Capell
Hattie Hunter
Scranton
Hunter
Lulu Keith
Factoryville
George Keith
Muchler
Ashley Rought
Dr. Snyder
E. Reynolds
Odda
Kodeder
Por
Susquehanna theft arrests and local notices
Spencer Sweet of Tioms county visits relatives while Clell Wilmot is arrested Tuesday for stealing a buffalo robe from a Susquehanna man. Mollie Taylor of Smoky Hollow arrested for receiving stolen goods. A relic found by Chare4 Metroy in a Jacobus Block dig is now with Dr FD Lamb along with other Indian artifacts. Fred Moore of Great Bend, studying at Bloomsburg, may receive a free NY University scholarship. Secretary W W Adair visits Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. William Maynard visit Onroata. The band shows new uniforms. Isaac Pound’s Willam street lot graded. a new meeting Sunday addressed by Theodore Chijester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Sweet
Tioms County
FD. Lamb
Fred Moore
Great Bend
Bloomsburg
Helen Gould
New York City
University of
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Carbondale
General Fair Committee
Germania
Gtand
Enterprise Hose Company
Archbald Hose Company
Wal
Lackawanna Avenue
J. Scott Inglis
Ealdo
Taylor
Constitiate Ofice Ae E Scranton
Wright & Co
South Main Street
Avoca
Hallstead
Kerr, Liebecker & CO
Hood
Br. Paal
Dallyrey
Witte
Henry Goodman
Lacka, Ave
Washburn-Crosby Co
Moosic Powder Co
Scraanton, PA
Sons By Ruse
LaMin & Rand Powder Co
Ropanno Chemical Co
MT. Pleasant
Wyoming Avenue
WM. T. Smith
Pennsylvania
Washington Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Antonio Hartalamn
Dickson Manufacturing Co
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