National Grange Adopts Insurance and Census Resolutions
At Morrisburg on November 10 the National Grange discussed fire insurance holdings totaling about forty million dollars with a potential fifty percent saving for members. A field information committee and a new statistical bureau were authorized to gather data on agricultural transport needs for Congress. A memorial urged thorough investigation of revenue and government expenditures and to keep it out of partisan politics. Officers for the Grange were elected, and committees set to escort Secretary Wilson and Agriculture Secretary Edge for tomorrow's address.
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Morrisburg
National Grange
Aaron Jones
Taliana
Grange
Transportation Committee
Statistical Bureau
Washington
Congress
Partigan
Financial Committee
TSS
Agri Jones
Indiana
WM. Hale
New York
Alpha Messer
Vermont
John Z. Cox
New Jersey
Newcomb
Colorado
Mansfield Suit Shocks Monroe County Political Scene
Judge Barnett Mansfield pleads $25,000 damages against ex County Chairman Vincent Merwine after a quarrel over alleged corruption tied to the Kearney and Conboy case. Mansfield, a prominent Democrat and former county chairman, narrowly lost reelection to Theodore Hortman as party tensions flare.
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Stroudsburg
Barnett Mansfield
Vincent
Merwine
Mansfield
Mervine
Kearney
Conboy
Henry W. Sayre
Henryville
Sayre
Innane Asylum
Bayre
Herht
Theodore Y. Hortman
Judge Mansfeld
Mansfeld
Republicine
Judge Mansfield
Munroe County
Parrot Warns Family as Fire Destroys Store and Home
Fire alarm from a loud parrot in Frederick Matila’s Lennn dwelling warned the family early yesterday. The blaze began in the basement and climbed to the fourth floor, forcing evacuation just before upper exits were blocked. The parrot and its cage survived, along with a few items. most furniture and the store were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Matila
Lennn
Periahliong Lin
Mahila
Man Mauled by Mad Dog in Chester suburb
Alfred G. Wilson of Locksley, Pa, was attacked by a mad dog in a chicken yard. The dog bit his wrist and shoulder, tearing flesh. He was treated and to be sent to the Pasteur Institute in New York for care amid fears of further bites in the neighborhood.
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Chester
Alfred G. Wilson
Locksley
Pasteur Institute
New York
Mr. Wilson
Stroudsburg Fraud Suspect Targeted Multiple Hotels
A well dressed stranger cashed bad checks at several Stroudsburg inns including the Hach Silverside and Fulmer’s High Fath house, nets $40 tied to 14 dollar sums. Detective Robert Pinkerton arrived on a hunting trip leads to belief he is wanted in other cities for similar schemes.
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Stroudsburg
Keappers
Hach Silverside Hotel
Jaat
Hushkill
Fulmer
Robert Pinkerton
Stroudsboro
Pike County
Pague Divorce Suit
Lancaster November 16 Mrs Suaon Goesler Pague files suit for divorce from Lt Samuel Pague a former Fifteenth Infantry officer noted for a 1890s Port Sheridan shooting. She accuses him of non support intoxication failure to pay debt and reckless use of firearms in her presence. She also alleges he threatened to break her wrists.
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Lancaster
Suaon Goesler Pague
Mrearma
Hanner
Plwo
Girard College Bans Football After Player Breaks Leg
In Philadelphia on November 14, Girard College barred football for students after a log injury during a Saturday practice left a player with a broken leg. About 1,500 students showed strong interest in the sport and now face disappointment due to the suspension.
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Philadelphia
Girard College
Fotteroll
Healthy maternity urged with Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A letter from Mrs. L. Z. Wurmey of Somerville Mass extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for improving maternal health and easing pregnancy cravings. The testimonial claims prior weakness and fetal loss were overcome, yielding a healthy seven month old baby and renewed gratitude.
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Nother
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Tam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mus
L. Z. Wurmey
George St
E. Somerville, Mass
Knights of Malta Initiate Seventy-Five In Anthracite Lodge
Seventy five candidates were initiated into twelve degrees of the Knights of Malta No 20 at Finleys hall by Grand Recorder George T Pearce of Philadelphia. Officers named include W H Hoffman commander and C O Swartz prelate with Lt Brennan and E J Haas as treasurer.
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Knights of Malta
George T. Pearce
Philadelphias
Finley's Hall
Pearce Wis Peeiste
Dwo Deame
Kailgate
Wiideway
F. H. Young
O. A. Beemer
C. O. Swartz
D Barnlett
Jesime F. St. Young
Oo. A. Themer
G. B. Uthman
Anthracite Lodge
W. OH
T Hoffman
Generelissime
A. Tiwemer
Ofptla Generala
Boothman
C. O. Swarts
I. T. Bone
E. J. Haas
Hospitals Seek Charter From Unhoemann U Hospital Association
Attorneys Watles and Oakford petitioned the court for a charter for the Hanne mann Hospital association. Subscribers include fifteen trustees such as Lacey R. K. Sanderson and Elizabeth L. Watkins, with terms ranging from one to three years for multiple named trustees.
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Unhoemann U Hospital Association
Charles TH. Watles
James W. Oakford
Hannemann Hospital Association
Lacey RK. Sanderson
Grace Dunle Emith
Kate A. Clark
Margaret
Robertson
Elizabeth L. Watkins
Hannah
Welles
Mary A. I. Holgate
Louise BE. W. Jones
Eleanor
Quirford
Emeline K. Richmond
Death of Samuel Hepburn Former Ninth District Judge
Carlisle November 14 Samuel Hepburn LL D ex Judge of the Ninth Judicial District died last night aged 90 He was appointed judge of Cumberland Juniata and Perry counties by Governor Porter at age 23 making him the youngest judge in Pennsylvania.
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Carlisle
Samuel Hepburn
Ninth Judicial Aistrict
Cumberland
Juniata
Perry
Porter
Pennsylvania
Smayda Sentenced to Twelve Years for Second‑Degree Murder
Easton Pa November 16 Having pled guilty to second degree murder for killing Stephen Gaspar Andrew Smayda was sentenced to twelve years in the Eastern penitentiary.
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Easton
Stephen Gaspar
Andrew Smayda
Eastern
Water rate petition circulated to firm voters in Scranton
A petition signed by numerous large manufacturers and merchants asks Scranton Gas and Water to cut the current rate for large consumers. The document is held by the board of trade awaiting a manufacturers committee decision and possible board action. Delivery to the company hinges on board of trade approval and timing.
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Scranton Gas and Water Company
Board of Trade
Ds A Ody
Wetll
Manufacturers Committee
Cod
Howird
Help Wanted Ads Under This Head One Coat a Word
Classified ad fragment notes help wanted males for coats and steam pipe positions. Mentions firm names Hunt Connell Co and a first clash with dressy attire and various names. Partial text limits full details and location.
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the Hunt & Connell CO
Postmaster Bogert Married in Wilkes-Barre Pariah House
Postmaster and Wilkes-Barre Leader editor Bogert wed at noon Monday in St Stephens pariah house Wilkes Barre. His bride Miss Sarah Mates of Washington D C daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Mates. Attendant Miss Charlotte Yoon of Sunbury. Groom’s man was W B Woodruff. Couple depart for wedding trip through New York state northern Canada and possibly Chicago Wheeling and Washington.
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St. Stephens Pariah House
Wilkes. Barre
FF. Bogert
Wilkes-Harre Leader
Sarah 6. Hates
Washington, D. C
J. H. Mates
Wilkes-Barre
Charlotte Yoon
Sunbury
W. BE. Woodruff
the Leader
Moger
Naomi Degree A Esther Assembly Celebrates Second Anniversary
About 200 members and guests attended the Naomi Degree Esther Assembly No 16 and Esther Assembly No 18 at Finley’s Hall last night. The event featured a supper, dancing, and remarks from officers led by Lucy Welsh as commander and Anne MacArthur as vice commander.
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Esther Assembly
Naomi
Anciient
Kalehis
Finley's Hall
Bupper
Geelock
Assembly
Lucy Welsh
Anne MacArthur
Mir
Anenie Laderer
Dunleavy Mauls Webster Avenue Crowd Draws Police
Bryan Dunleavy, described as the best tramp ever seen in the city, mauled a crowd of children on Webster Avenue. Mounted Officer Dyer intervened but Dunleavy refused to work when taken to the police yard and was chased out of the city with threats of hanging if he returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dunleavy
Webster Avenue
Dyer
Dunleavy
Pormpadour
Smooth-Paced Youth Caught After Forged Check Attempt
A smooth-faced young man won a meal at Mitchell's dining room on Washington avenue and tried to pass a forged $18 check on J. J. Nealls of Oakford court Averyman. He fled after paying for his meal as Ira Mitchell summoned the police. the check bore the endorsement of Chayplon Welles.
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Mitchell
Washington Avenue
J. J. Nealls
Oakford Court
Ira Mitchell
Chayplon Welles
Young Shutz Held After Assault on Family
William Shulz was arrested by patrolmen Baul and Walwh on an assault and battery warrant sworn before Alder man Roebling. He allegedly struck his mother and sister, damaged furniture, and caused a riotous scene at the house. A hearing is set today before Alderman Hob Ming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shulz
Baul
Roebling
Bhulg
Hob- Ming
Modern Liver Pill Promise From Dr Agnew Ad
An old time advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Liver Pillla offers modern liver relief. It touts improvement over older pills, promises no stomach upset, and notes a 40 dose supply priced at 10 cents per vial.
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Agnew
Matthews
Fight over clothing sale ends in friendly shake hands
Two young men quarrelled over a suit bought at a large sale at the Chicago Clothing Company and a dispute about price led to blows and wagers. They later reconciled after comparing prices at the Chitwan Combination Clothing Company and shaking hands. The incident highlights the sale value offered by Chicago Clothing.
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Rewart
Chitwan Combination Clothing Company
Chicago
Atare
Borreiaons
Chileas Go
Thouwandy
Nichols
Naperville
MI Migas Meg
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