Local Notes From Carbondale And Nearby Areas
Carbondale reports many short items including adver tisements and orders at Shannon & Co on North Main Street. M A Harrison death prompts memorial notices. Minnie Kyte visits from Pitteton guests include Bridget Hart of Tittetes. William Norton injured in Coal Brook mine fall. under care of Dr. Thompson. Dre Grande and Knapp of Forest City visit. Mrs Gerrone mourns her husband and hosts relatives on Tre mont street. Constable Neary detains two boys for streetcar jumping. alderman Bunnell’s input leads to release. Various locals, visitors, and brief remarks from Rev William Cisson and others in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
M. A. Harrison
Mina Minnie Kyte
Pitteton
Vis
Thomas Carey
Tike Street
Bridget Hart
Tittetes
William Norton
Coalbrook
Thompson
Grande and Knapp
Forest City
William TH. Gerrone
Boratton
William Griffiths
Trelmont Street
Neary
Bunnell
William Cisson
C1 Forres
Thin City
James Kearney
Green Fidge
Robert FE. O'Hoyle
Scranton
Council hears Scott Street residents seek street improvements
At the regular meeting the common council, led by Roblieon in Bate’s absence, heard Scott street residents urge improvements on that street. Michael Nealon spoke for the deputation and Healey spoke on regional street conditions. Bills for typewriting the new health rules and another fee were ordered paid. The council approved September street payroll and October city assessors salaries. Discussion covered a 1000 foot Howe contract reconsideration and hydrant positions with several general street topics debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
SB. Roessigrue
September Street Department
Joint Street Committee
Howe
McDonough
Ite
Case
Select Council
School board approves bids at special meeting
Directors present approved ground work bids for No Techool project four contracts. John Booth wins paving and curbing with 207.40 while Joseph Holt 415 001 and R Bioir 460. Proposals for two porches: John Burke wins at 64.24 and Joseph Robinson 4. Treas urer reports 1500 received since last meeting. Joslin Carpenter bill 12 paid. Education law discussed to ensure parent compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Techool
Joseph Holt
R. Bioir
John Booth
Booth
Joseph Robinson
John P. Burke
John Nolan
Burke
Alexander
Mohr
Joslin & Carpenter
Funeral of Milton A. Harrison
Funeral services for Milton A. Harrison were held at the family residence on Washington Street with Rev. Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian church presiding. Attendees included intimate friends, business associates, and out of town visitors. a quartet sang and pallbearers were named. Burial followed at Brookside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Harrison
Washington Street
Charles Lee
First Presbyterian Church
Lee
Mr. Harrison
A. P. Thomas
FE. D. Yarrington
R. M. Shepherd
D. L. Crane
Jesus
F. E. Dennis
C. 0. Mellen
F. M. Peck
P.O. Felts
Co. W. Perkins
Brookside Cemetery
Gasoline stove explosion injures man at Loftus residence
John F. Peterson of 11 Forty-second street was burned when a gasoline stove wet in his work exploded at Owen Loftus home on Seventh Avenue yesterday morning. Mrs Loftus and workmen aided him. he sought Dr Lamb for treatment and his injuries were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Peterson
No. 11
Forty-second Street
Owen Loftus
Seventh Avenue
Local Church Notes Highlight Suppers, Trips and Visits
Local society events include Berean Baptist art exhibit plans and Second Presbyterian turkey supper on Friday. Visitors Rev DPD Jenkins and Rev William T MacArthur attend city churches while Kate Powderly and Maury Moran return from Scranton. Italian driver John Cerra sustains a thigh fracture at Coolbrook Wreaker hospital. Dr Kelly treats him. Mary Nealon joins Gersons millinery. H E Bassett visits from Honestile Independent. Israel Crane company store reopening noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Berean Baptist Church
the Second Presbyterian Church
Kate Powderly
Maury Moran
Scranton
Dpd. D. Jenkins
Triondale
William T. MacArthur
Tiitston
Congregational
John Cerra
Coolbrook
H. E. Bassett
Honestlile Independent
Israel Crane Com
Scott’s Emulsion Claims A Pound A Day Benefit
The ad asserts taking an ounce of Scott’s Emulsion rapidly improves digestion and forms flesh. It claims pre-digested oil combined with hypophosphites creates a powerful tonic, touts universal physician and druggist approval, and lists price at $1.00 with Scott & Bowne in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Bean bake and camp fire at Oscar C Smith camp rooms
The Oscar C. Smith camp 54 of the Sons of Veterans will host a bean bake and camp fire at their rooms on November 177 with Camp 4 Scranton and the Grand Army of the Republic post members set to attend. Local updates cover missing boy Eddie Cordier, family searches, and a reward for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar C. Smith
Sons of Veterans
Scranton
Grand Arms of the Republic
J. D. Stocker
A. P. Carter
Providence
Jett
Lenoir
N. C
Wilson Tumber and Milling Company
Suromer
Stocker
Atta Kennedy
Street
East Side
M. J. Shields
W. Cordacr
Eddie Cordier
Jermyn
Susque Hanna
Hothe
Air
Cordner
Cora
A. J. Kirby
Remains of Michael Hunters Buried in Richmond District
The remains of Michael Hunters died after sulphur exposure at Richmond colliery in Dickson City were taken to the morgue by Undertaker Sweeney. He was interred in St. Patrick's cemetery yesterday afternoon. Funeral of the infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kearney of Dunmore Street occurred yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock with interment in St. Patrick's cemetery. Mrs. Robert Parsons and children left for Plymouth to visit relatives. Wille Widdowtfield appointed assistant lookout keeper at Johnson's company store in Phalkaly. Ladies of the Primitive Methodist church to serve a turkey supper in Mahon's hall Thanksgiving night. John Reske of Second Street Blakely has been named assistant mine superintendent at Johnson Colliery Green Ridge. Emma Daniels, guest of Dr and Mrs A F Cana, returned to Hazleton Monday. Mrs J J Matthias ill at her home on Prnmore Street. Mr and Mrs T Le Williams attend the funeral of the latter's father James Williams at Wyoming. John McNulty of Avchhald was a caller in town yesterday. Miss Sadie Coleman of Honesdale, visiting relatives, returned home. Mrs J Knight of Providence was a visitor Monday. Matthew Philbin of Archbald accepted a position in Jordan's store on Phillmare Street. Two children of Benatll McDonnell of Delaware Street ill with diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hunters
Richmond
Dickson City
Sweeney
St. Patrick's Comtery
Thomas Kearney
Dunmore Street
St. Patrick’ Cemetery
Robert Parsons
Plymouth
Wille Widdowtfield
Johnson's Company
Phalkaly
Primitive Methodist Church
John Reske
Second Street
Blakely
Johnson Colliery
Green Ridge
Emma Daniels
Honesdale
J. Knight
Providence
Matthew Philbin
Archbald
Jordan
Phillmare Street
Bénatll McDonnell
Delaware Street
Diphherha
Surprise party honors Mrs Emma Marsh in Storrs street home
A Monday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Joseph Marsh’s residence celebrated their daughter Miss Emma with games and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Lissie Owens Tertha Nyhurdi Edith Thagers and several named guests along with Mr William H Nicholas William Price and others. The historical note also mentions borough axel exemptions and health secretary reports on local disease cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marsh
Storrs Street
Hiner
Emma
Miss Marsh
Lissie Owens
Tertha Nyhurdi
Edith Thagers
Lene Dailey
Likely Hodge
Patsy Sweet
Magele Williams
Mayele
Ligsie Moral
Messrs
William H. Nicholas
William Price
William Griffiths
Henry Powell
Henry Reese
T. Thomas
Thomas Peevan
Frederick Your
David T. Heese
Lewis Jenkins
Wiliam Thomas
Meargan
Arthur Marsh
Conrad Owens
William Bullock
Cornell
Hannick, Moore & C
H. J. Daniels
Board of Health
William Frisby
Mra. T, M
Rendham items from Scranton convention to local industry shifts
Furey and Mies Reinhardt of Rendham attend the Christian Endeavor convention at Him Park church in Scranton. The Jermyn colliery resumes operations after a month’s suspension. Master Artis Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis, is home sick. John Nicholson, formerly a Scranton Traction conductor on the Tayvier line, accepts a job with Providence planing mill. Taylor Pyne and Holden employees to receive October discharges. A new woollen mill will be built near the silk mill beside the Central railroad of New Jersey. Wind frite foundation staked Saturday. Jennie Howells of Main street ill at home. John A. Deones’ small houses on Cooper street nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furey
Providence Planing Amill
Central Railroad of New Jersey Railroad
Misa Jennie Howells
Main Street
John A. Deones
Cooper Street
Sparrow Test Urges Action Against Farm Sparrow Threat
The Country Gentleman discusses sparrow damage to crops and insect control, urging government and farmers to act. It cites American authorities, calls for a crusade, and notes possible national losses of 1 to 2 million dollars yearly if sparrows are not controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vale
Department of Sericulture
Miss Ormerod
W. B. Toretmeier
Cirealy
Fragmented Cornhill Tales on Baptism and Education
The passage recalls a deacon baptizing a baby with makeshift water and a tutor's condolence note reflecting on exams. It then notes Saxon Celts and a ruler vilifying civilization, deeming it improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
Tau
Gwford
Sam
World's Biggest Cannon Under Construction at Bethlehem Works
The largest gun ever built, a sixteen inch monster weighing about 124 tons, is being forged at Bethlehem iron works under War Department orders. John F. Meigs and Captains Zallneki and Ira McNutt supervise, with assembly at Watervliet. The gun may fire a 2,300 pound shell and reach over sixteen miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Iron Works
Krupp
Germany
Chicago
War Department
Tomer Shontla
Romer Shoals
New York Harbor
Joly
F. Meigs
Mer
Meige
England
United States
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Works
United States Arsenal
Watervliet
West Troy
Bethlchem
Thi
Excursion by Burlington Route to Denver and California
Personally conducted travel offer through Burlington Route to Denver, then via Denver and Rio Grande Railway to California. Pullman tourist sleeping cars with full amenities pass through to the West. special agents oversee the journey. For details write T. A. Grady Excursion Manager C B Q BRR 211 Clark St Chicago Tl et
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Denver
Rilo Grande Ry
California
T. A. Grady
Mer. C. B
Q. BR. R
Clark St
Palling Elevators and the Perils of Office Building Management
The article jokes that elevators act on mysterious motives like inanimate objects. It notes a fatal fall occurred when few people were present and criticizes New York practice of entrusting major buildings to a single trusted manager who then oversees many properties and delays needed help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehigh Valley Train Schedules and Services Listed
Schedule data outlines Lehigh Valley Railroad routes from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York with times to Wilkes Barre Pittston Hazleton Pottsville and new coal region points. It notes Black Diamond Parlor and Pullman cars on key routes and lists officials at Wilkes Barre Philadelphia and Scranton offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Liberty Street
N. B
Whitehall Terminal
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Lone Ranch
Ocean Grove
Etc
Tor Reading
Lebanon
Morrisburg
Hottaville
North River
Whitehall Street
Booth Ferry
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Grand Central Depot
Long Island Railroad
Philadephia
Reading Terminal
Bald Wieth
Pag
Agt
J. H. Olhauben
Boston
Trenton
South
Washington and Way
Binghamton
Genega
Elmira
Corning
Hath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Tinghamton
Way Station
Nicholson
Utioa
Richfeld Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Haltimore
Washington
Mymouth
Rinapion
M. L. Smith
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Erie Railroad
Delaware and Hudson
Albany
Montreal
New England
Poluty
Witkss Barret
Y Uaselphia
Vila
Lehigh Valley R. R
Rembyavanin R. R. Pointe
Fols Owerage
Carbondale
North
Iaehee
Lehigh Valley Railroad
L. W. OR
White Haven
Hazleton
Pottsville
Foston
Harrishure
Praelnsipal
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Geneva
Aly
Dew R
Rochentor
Niagara
Chicago
Lehigh Valley
Wilkee-Barre
Suspension Bridge
Rollin H
Wilke
Sant Chas
Lee
Pini Agi
Prim
A. W. Nonnemacher
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Lackawanna County
Fata Hebment Shannon & Co
New Edealers
North Main Street
Meeting OF Common Council
Edward Murphy
Citizens
Mayfield
Olyphant
Taylor
Gertain
Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton, Pa
Gail Borden Eagle
EAGLE
New Yonk Connensto Minn Co
Haron
Moe
Lenoraumuses
Thei
Silverstone
Lackawan DA Avenue
William’ White
Lackawanna Avenue
Moogic and
Rube Dale Works
LAPLIN @ RAND POWDER
Trio Batteee Cae
Repanno Chemical Co
National Supply and Metal Co
Lacka. Ave
Keeley
the Newark
Buitz
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Neverslip
Hold
Alks
Wallingal
Blacksmiths and
Eolmak Supplies
Irontand Steel
Franklin
Lackawanna Lumber
GANG
Raila
MILI
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susqtehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing
Conton and
WIL
Penaslvania Railroad
Sunbury
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Norristown
J. B. Wood
J. B. Hutchinson
Boranton
Pointe
Powter
Lacka
Ray
Schanton Division
Tu Effect
Isn7
Tou Jvoa
Tina
Y. Franklin St
Preston Pare
Onae
Ly Ae
Rin Fc
T, Fitlcrott
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