Fatal boiler explosion rocks Carbondale foundry
At Van Bergen & Co foundry on Dundall street a boiler exploded killing engineer David Wilson and injuring others. Wilson was blown over 200 feet onto telegraph wires and died from a skull fracture and burns. The blast wrecked the boiler room, damaged walls, and scattered debris across the yard. Coroner to empanel a jury of engineers and machinists to inspect the wreck and determine cause as investigations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Bergen & Company
Dundall Street
David Wilson
John CC. Ulmer
Wilson
Ulmer
Iit
Fred Dix
Electric Light Works
Mr. Wilson
Dave
Fred
Dix
Electric Light Plant
Elis
Ald Canal
Saaw Wilson
Baller
Wilton
van Bergen Place
Samuel Davis
Mr. Davis
Tribune
Tohn ¢. Ulmer
Young Men's union praises piano and painting donation
The Young Men's unions have secured a Haines Bros upright piano for their Congregational church rooms and thank Postmaster Jared Chase of Windsor N Y for donating a painting of the Battle of San Juan Hill, a source of pride for the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Congregational Church
Haines Bros
Young Men's Union
Jared Chase
Windsor
N. Y
Battle of
San Juan Hill
Dines Dennis 76 dies at son's home in Bradford State
Dines Dennis aged 76 died at his son Johns home on Brook Street Bradford morning after heart trouble. He was born in Cornwall England and came to America in 1881 settling in Bradford before moving to this city for life. He worked in tailoring on Main Street and retired seven years ago. A Methodist and longtime gospel speaker he was the last of ten children and leaves three sons William H Dennis Bradford John D Dennis this city and James Ay Dennis Mere Wyoming County New York. Funeral arrangements awaited sons arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dines Dennis
Brook Street
Mr Dennis
Cornwall
England
Ameren
Lradford
Main Street
Old County
Dennis
William H. Dennis
Bradford
John D
James Ay
Mere
Wyoming County
N.Y
Mrs Price Rites in Calvanistic Methodist Faith
Mrs John R R Price died Saturday morning at her South Washington residence after five weeks of general debility. Born in Wales in 144, she immigrated in 18h2 to this city, married 38 years, and leaves husband, son Meese A Price, adopted daughter Gladys Price, sister Afre Edmund Jones. Funeral at the Calvinistic Methodist church with A F Chaffee delivering the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Price
Pelves
South
Washington Street
Price
Wales
Meese A. Price
Gladys
Cowl
Edmund Jones
Rt Oolook
A. F. Chaffee
Death of 2 year old Kate Mowle in Simpson
Kate Mowle two year old daughter of Mrs Thoms Moyle of Simpson died Saturday evening from Membraneus illness. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St Rose church with internment at the new St Rose cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mowle
Thoms Moyle
Simpson
St. Rose Church
St. Rose Cemetory
Berean Baptist to Host Dr Phillips Lecture Series
The Berean Baptist ushers arrange seating for seven hundred fifty for next Monday night. Dr Phillips will speak on What I Laughed at in Palestine after a 20 minute musical program starting 7 45. The lecture begins at 8 05 with an open offering and audience discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Phipps
Palestine
Berean Baptist Church
Phips
Phillips
Wid Dy
Spicer
Revival and Baptism at First Congregational Church
Pastor Rev. A F Chaffee led morning baptismal services and new members joined the church. Evening revival meetings continued for a sixth week and will run nightly this week. Ray J P Tower of Thompson Pa spoke to a large audience at the Young Men's Union audience in the afternoon. Tower, though on the Wyoming conference superannuated list, held listeners with convincing arguments. Young Men's Union services are held Sundays at 4 pm in the First Congregational church auditorium and welcome all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Chaffee
Young Men's Union
Ray
J. P. Tower
Thompson
Tower
Wyoming Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church
Storm Doors Erected Amid Severe Weather At Municipal Buildings
Storm doors sprung into place across several sites after the week of severe weather. The posts describe a dirty drab looking front with a trolley car strength spring and another storm door affixed to the Municipal building entrances, prompting protests over defacing public buildings in a cheerless season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Professor Crowell Delights Carbondale Audience With Zither
Prof George Crowell visited The Tribune offices after a concert at the Young Men’s union Monday evening and charmed listeners with a masterful zither performance and pleasing vocal accompaniment. His spirited melodies and delightful flow of spirits earned him a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crowell
Tribune
Carbondale
Young Men's Union
Local Resident Undergoes Eye Operation for Cataract
Frederick Elbrecht, a well known city resident, had left eye cataract surgery on Saturday morning by Dr. W O Wletcher. He had suffered from the condition for six months and was totally blind prior to the procedure. The operation appeared successful, though complete recovery cannot yet be assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Elbrecht
W. O. Wletcher
Elbrecht
First semi monthly pay at Northwest mine begins
Saturday marked the start of the semi monthly pay schedule at the Northwest mine. Workers previously received pay only on the first of the month, and the next envelopes will be issued on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Dee
Relics of Defunct Evening News Put Up For Sale
Posters on telegraph poles announce Wednesday sale of relics and effects of the Evening News. The auction is authorized by a landlord's warrant served on Hartwell and Behre, the alleged owners of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Hartwell & Behre
Magnolia Social Club Gala At Lender Building
The Magnolia Social club held a Saturday banquet in their rooms at the Lender building with invited guests. Toasts and features marked a pleasant evening for the Magnolias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Social Club
Lender
Magnolias
Germani Singing Society Plans 15th Anniversary Event
The Germani Singing Society met yesterday at South Main street rooms and decided to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary with an entertainment and dance for members only on Wednesday evening November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germani Singing Society
South Main Street
Fulton Family Moves to Pittsburg for New Life
Mrs. John Fulton and family from Seventh avenue relocate to Pittsburg after Mr. Fulton secures a good job. They plan to join him there and make the Smoky City their permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fulton
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
Fulton
Smoky City
Mrs Spencer Hosts Second Pink Tea at Garfield Avenue
Mrs W A Spencer held her second pink tea of the season at her Garfield avenue home Saturday afternoon from 1 to 6 oclock. A large number of friends attended the event.
Local Marriage Planned at St. Peter’s Scranton
Joseph B. O'Connor of 128 Wyoming Street will wed Miss Mary F. Regan of Scranton in St. Peter's Cathedral Scranton on Wednesday November 28 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. O'Connor
Wyoming Street
Mary F. Regan
Scranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
Ladies Aid to Serve Fine Supper at Migrat M E Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Migrat Methodist Episcopal church will serve an unusually fine supper in the church dining room on Wednesday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Migrat Methodist Episcopal Church
Religious Services Report From Local Churches
Sunday services across Berean Baptist First Congregational Reepend Presbyterian and other churches featured Rev Dr Whalen preaching on The Holy Scriptures and Great Themes of Our Religion. New members were welcomed at First Congregational. Rex Alexander Gilmore preached special music at Reepend Presbyterian. Rev Ed Bhinfer led at Pirot Lutheran with sermons on Who is on the Lord's Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berean Baptist Church
Yestenday
Dr Whalen
Biliott
Rex
Alexander Gilmore
Campbell, N. C
Reepend Presbyterian Charel Tno
Pirot
First
Methodist Episcopal
Belect council Olive Leat lodge No 1h 1 O Oo B Mm OW
Fragmentary OCR notes reference councils and lodges including Olive, Young Men’s Institute, and national federal union with unclear dates or actions. The text lacks a clear event, outcome, or assignable entities to form a definitive news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belect Council
Olive Leat Lodge
Elass
Mederal Union
Young Men's Institute
Local Personal Notices From Beranton and Nearby Towns
Mrs H Becker spends days in Wayimnart and Avchietet Percy le Morris wintering in Beranton. Dr St Hampton of Scranton among Sunday visitors. Miss Nellie Campbell of Church Street visiting Beranton friends. Albert Cook returned from a three day hunting trip at Ik Ril. Mrs Chapman on Main Street travels to Middletown New York to visit son Clifford. Mrs J H Jones of Wilkes Barre visiting sister Mrs Se Lathrop of Garfield Avenue. Miss Margaret McLean of Brooklyn Street noted. John Dugan headed to Philadelphia for head operation at Jefferson Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Boucher host Mrs Harry Welsh and her daughter Alma of Honesdale at North Church Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Se. Lathrop
Garfield Avenue
Margaret MclLean
Brooklyn Street
John Dugan
Philadelphia
Jefferson Hospital
George Boucher
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure 4 Cold in One Day
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure four colds in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Price listed as 26 cents with promotional wording.
Funeral of G. J. Washburn Narrowly Noted in Jermyn
The funeral for G. J. Washburn, formerly of Jermyn, killed accidentally on a Summit Hill railroad last week, was held yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Francis Gendall presiding. Interment followed at Peckville. Knights of the Mystic Chain and a Williams Matthews lodge delegation attended. Pallbearers drawn from local organizations. Nearby residents and visitors from Carbondale and Scranton joined in the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Washburn
Summit Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Francis Gendall
Peckville
Jermyn Castle
Knights of the Mystle Chain
Williams
Johnstown
Theophilus Hengough
West Nicholson
Colorado
Patrick Maloney
Mayfield
Edgerton
Jennie Greenslade
Willie
Obituary: James O Malley Dies at Home on Second Street
James O Malley died at his home on Second street Saturday night at 6 o clock after weeks of illness. Born in Ireland he had long resided here and was known as quiet and respected. Surviving children include John P. O Malley Carbondale Mrs James Clancy Mrs Thomas Sheridan Michael Peter and James O Malley of this place. Funeral plans pending. Mrs John Walkingshaw of Wilkes Barre visited his parents Mr and Mrs T Jones of Lickawanna street. Miss Jennie Kennedy of Glakely returned from Carbondale. John Kingsley, visiting his father B H Kingsley of Minersville, returned home. Officer Mr Blastings and Milward Rogan returned from a hunting trip to Starfaces. Miss Mary J. Hughes accepted a position at Cibobe store at eran ton Mel Catherine Thomas and daughter Miss Georgid Thomas spent yesterday at Wilkes Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Malley
Second Street
Ireland
John P. O'Malley
Carbondale
James Clancy
Thomas Sheridan
Michael
Peter
John Walkingshaw
Wilkes, Barre
T. Jones
Lickawanna Street
Jennie Kennedy
Glakely
John Kingsley
B. HH. Kingsley
Minersville
Mr. Blastings
Milward Rogan
Mary J. Hughes
Cibobe
Eranton
Catherine Thomas
Georgid Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
Miners Meet Set At St James Hall Tonight
The Miners thon will hold a meeting at St James Hall this evening. Dulph's locomotive bluealie is to be used today after week in repairs. The Mount Jessup oll has been idle Friday and Saturday due to water issues. Collieries paid their employees Saturday. Miss Mattie Keenan of South Burneton visited town yesterday. Don’t forget the high school four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Nall
Dulph
Mount Jessup Oullley
Mattie Keenan
South Burnteton
Hall Team Social at Sweeney's Hall Date Set
Hall team's social at Sweeney's hall on November 26 noted. Mrs. Philip Scanlon of Wandling visiting friends in Tamoa. Miss Margaret McAndrew of Winton visiting friends in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney's Hall
Philip Scanlon
Wandling
Tamoa
Margaret McAndrew
Winton
Scranton
Narrow escape at borough electric light plant after steam blast
Engineer Edward N. Jones survived a catastrophic engine blast when a cylinder head blew out and steam filled the room. He escaped through the door, shut a valve, and prevented further damage as the interior was boiled and belts damaged. The accident’s cause is unknown and damage is about one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Jones
Borough
Jones
Floyd Grelner
Mounesdale
Richard Mitchell
Wil Searion
Washburn
Winton
Ehrenfeld
Jermyn
Prospect Cemetery
Wo. Briggs
Carbondale
Mir
Mic
WH. Blige
Johnson
Sorkin
Jessup
Fermion
Alien Chivers
Mia
W. F. Kilhour
Philadelphia
Electric Sight Plant and Wilson Fire Quarters Update
A new company operates at both the electric sight plant and the Wilson Fire Company's quarters, signaling organizational changes and potential service adjustments in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Fire Company
Bible Day Observed At Calvary Baptist Church
Yesterday observed Bible day with Rev Dr Harris preaching in the morning and a 6 velock evening program of solos choruses and recitations by Sabbath school members and the congregation.
California Excursions by Southern Railway Tour Sleeper Cars
Leaving Washington Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 145 p m the Southern Railway offers through tours to San Francisco in Pullman Tourist sleepers with car conductors as porters. Route goes via Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Houston San Antonio New Mexico Arizona and Southern California. Three and a half days to Mexico and Arizona four stays at Los Angeles and five days to San Francisco. Fare cheaper than other routes saving 25 to 30 dollars. Chas I Hopkins District Passenger Agent 828 Chestnut Street Philadelphia will supply information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway
New
San Francisco
Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
Houston
San Antonio
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Pullman
Genelemen
Mexico
Los Angeles
Ytourist
Wip
Chas. I. Hopkins
Southern Ralway
Chestnue Street
Philadelphia
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Carbondale Department
Dundaff Street
Mra. Davis
Hittinger
Charles ©. Mellen
van Bergen &c
G . Dickson
Beranton
Band of Directors
Dickson
Noretock
Mellen
Isos
Sie
Thelm
Item
John E. Milner
Loronte
Coreaner Roberts
Tate
Eighth Avenus
Mill Street
McHale's
Flakel
James Steele
Spenesi Street
Ile
Scotland
United States
Vnte
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bondale Lodge
Charles O) Mellen
Jnos
Boarh of Directors
Roberts
Bette Sermyed
Heniver Dasa
Scranton Tribune
Pioneer City
Burke Building
E. L. Hatfield
James Dennis
William Connell
Wiliam Connell
A. F. ‘Vighe
Bidlbrook
St. Rose's Ehinel
Patrick
Nan
Wilfred
Vincent
Broth Tulla
Margaret
Teresa Tighe
Titsity
M. Vincent
Laurel Hill Academy
Susquehanna
Anthony Tighe
Brooklyn Shteit
St. Rose
St. Rose Cemetery
John R. Price
Kate Moyle
Constable's Sale
Axi
Bull
Jonas Long
Fileisher
Jonas Long’s
Eleishers' Vth
Leisher’s
Hue
Fleisher
Saxony
Fleisher’s
Shetland
Floss
Germantown
Zephyr
Olyphant
Taylor
Calvary Baptist Church
Dr. Harris
Thomas Thorburn
Wilkes- Barre
Young Men's Christian Association
Pennsylvania
Sterling
Weber's Rink
Hannah Williams
Providence
Bo Henry
Alderson
Elias ‘Thomas
William Oyster
Union Street
Gomer Willams
Old Forge
Pauline Hall
Plumley
School of the Lackawanna
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