Scranton Tribune opens Carbondale branch office
The Scranton Tribune starts a Carbondale edition with daily news, personals, and publication items. Readers may leave notices at Burke Building offices or send by mail or phone. E L Hatfield oversees the Carbondale edition. Also noted are royalties for Victorien Sardou from Mita Davenport and Mildred Holland presenting The Power Behind the Throne with a 35‑actor company and new scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Carbondale
Pioneer City
Burke Building
E. L. Hatfield
Victorien Sardou
Mita Davenport
Mildred Holland
Warm Evening Hearing Over Threats in Simpson
Mrs. Willan Moran accuses her sister in law Mrs. Yando of vile threats and insults toward her and her husband’s family. Justice Dan Lynch set bonds at 100 dollars after hearing Mrs. Moran testify of fears and threats while Mrs. Yando admitted planning a Monday morning trimming.
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Justice of the Peace Lynch
Simpson
T Gald PF
William Yando
Justice of the Peace
Dan Lynch
Yando
Mr. Lynch
Willan Moran
Mary Moran
Moran, Jr
Nce
Moran
Martin Brennan
Wille
William
Yundo
Local Institute Held by Carbondale Teachers
Carbondale township teachers hold a local institute at Powderly school tomorrow afternoon. The program lists speakers and topics including how to get pupils to write English and addressing student ideals with addresses by several named instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Powderly
Wellingien
Barrett
Jeclyn Nower
Mary
Marrett
OL Taylor Adiress
Don Brive
Monfieu
Nollie Dudge Addreess
Stude
Foundry Near Alark Begins Temporary Steam Power Upgrade
Van Bergen & Co near Alark reports a foundry project using a temporary steam power setup. An electric motor from Hendrick Manufacturing was found to be old and the plant connected with the electylerene Plant for casting. Mr Miller of the company ordered two Hend motors, expected to arrive within ten days to two weeks to complete permanent equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Bergen & Co
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
Actress Eleanor Janklin Stars in Pedova at Grand Opera House
Next week the city will host a staged performance at the Grand Opera House as Miss Eleanor Janklin plays the title role in Pedova. She is supported by a capable company and follows a tradition set by Fanny Davenport and Blanche Walsh, with Sara Bernhardt cited as a France reference.
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Grand Opera House
Eleanor Janklin
Pedova
Fanny iDaven- Portland
Blanche Walsh
Sara Bernhardi
France
Fire Alarm Sparks Rush to Seventh Avenue Corner
An alarm from Box 48 at 4 40 yesterday sent the Columbia Hose company to 134 Spring Street where a rug near a stove ignited. The household women fled, a passerby threw the rug from a window, and firefighters found the blaze extinguished on arrival as crowds dispersed with unwelcome questions.
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Seventh Avenue
Washington Street
Box 4
Columbia Hose Company
Church Street
Frank F. Morgan
Spring Street
Post Office Storm Doors Fail To Stop Stampeding Entrance
After a week the storm doors at the post office still cause constant grumbling. Attempts to tinker with the doors, including tiny glass panes, failed as the heavy springs snap shut. No one dares attempt single file entry due to the risk of hat knockoffs from the stampede at the entrance.
Trinity Episcopal church edifice progress on River street
Good progress is reported on the new Trinity Episcopal church on River Street. Four memorial windows and the altar are expected to be in place next week and the organ should arrive within about ten days. The church may not be ready for worship until after mid January.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
River Street
Ladies Aid to Host Church Supper Tonight
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church will serve oysters and other edibles at a church supper tonight. A moderate 15 cent entry covers all the digestible offerings, with the parish noted for high catering standards.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Carbondale Gas Delivers Brighter Gas to Customers
Carbondale Gas begins supplying new gas to consumers with customers praising its brighter quality. The project to adapt old pipes was completed by FE Mr Hul bert of Jersey City for the United Gas and Improvement Company of Philadelphia.
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Carbondale Gas Company
Hulbert
Jersey City
United Gas and Improvement Company
Philadelphia
Singer John T. Watkins Visits City To Reorganize Classes
John T. Watkins a noted bari tone singer from Scranton spent yesterday in the city visiting W. D. Evans. He plans to reorganize his vocal classes here for the winter and will return on Wednesday December 1 to finalize arrangements for a speedy start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Watkins
Scranton
W. D. Evans
Mr. Watkins
Trinity Episcopal group gears up for December apron sale
The Judice of Trinity Episcopal church prepares details for a December sale presenting donated display items from a broad circle. Indications show strong energy and diligence in arranging novel exhibits likely to boost the event’s success.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Mrs Bennett Seriously Ill With Pneumonia at Home
Mrs Levi Bennett of Porter Aventis is very sick with pneumonia and fragile from a broken kneecap injury. The combination of illnesses in her advanced years threatens serious complications.
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Levi Bennett
Porter Aventis
Bennett
Gordon Dimock Leaves Carbondale for Warren
Gordon Dimock departed Carbondale yesterday morning to take a good position in Warren. He was a member of the Mozart orchestra and a musician of ability. A popular young man, his departure will be greatly regretted locally.
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Gordon Dimock
Warren
Ladies Auxiliary Gifts Dishes and Silver to Carbondale Hospital
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Women's Christian Temperance union presented Carbondale hospital with a handsome set of dishes and a set of silver knives and forks. Hospital authorities greatly appreciate the timely and agreeable act.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carbondale Hospital
Poor byard Lackawanna encampment No 1
A fragment mentions Poor byard and a Lackawanna encampment associated with United American Mechanics and Junto Order. It notes a gathering at Bupper at Congregational church with unclear details.
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Poor Byard
Lackawanna
United American Mechanics
Junto Order
Bupper
Congregational Church
Young Men's Union elects Carr financial secretary
At the fourth meeting of the board of directors Howard W. Carr was elected financial secretary replacing J. F. Crowell and authorized to collect all dues and fees from members.
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The
Young Men's Union
Howard W. Carr
J. F. Crowell
Mrs Bunnell Improves After Illness at Son’s Scranton Home
The condition of Mrs. L. J. Bunnell of this city who had been gravely ill at her son Samuel’s home in Scranton showed slight improvement yesterday. Her ailment had been described as very serious prior to the report.
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L. J. Bunnell
Samuel
Scranton
Mrs Louisa Wilson Denies Intention to Sue Van Bergen Co
A rumor claimed widow Louisa Wilson planned legal action against Van Bergen & Co over a boiler explosion that killed David Wilson. Wilson denied any suit, stating friendly relations with the company and appreciation for their sympathy. Coroner’s inquest found no fault. Melanie Tiffany’s typhoid illness shows gradual improvement amid local travel and social notices.
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Louisa Wilson
van Bergen & Co
David Wilson
Wilson Him Aself
Mira Wilson
Charles C. Mellen
Saratoga Express Hits and Kills Susquehanna Resident
A Saratoga express train struck and killed Larrabee this afternoon at Herrick Centre. The Uniondale resident, hunter, walked along the track above Herrick. he was a prosperous, respected Susquehanna county citizen known in Carbondale for business dealings.
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Saratoga Express
Larrabee
Herrick Centre
Uniondale
Herrick
Susquehanna County
Carbondale
Bible Class Supper For Trinity Church Fund
The Sunday school at Trinity Episcopal Church taught by Rev. R. A. Sawyer will host a parish house supper next Tuesday evening. Proceeds go toward completing the church. Supper price is six cents.
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Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday School
R. A. Sawyer
Missionary Meeting At Presbyterian Church Eases Social
Last evening a missionary meeting was held in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church. An interesting programme was rendered and after the program the members enjoyed themselves socially.
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Presbyterian Church
Belmont Street Receives Carbondale Phone Installations
The Carbondale Telephone Company is placing several new telephones in business locations and residences along Belmont Street, expanding communication access for local residents and businesses.
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Carbondale Telephone Company
Regi
Belmont Street
Hunters Frank Histed and son in Wayne County hunt
Frank Histed and his son hunted in Wayne County and returned home with game.
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Frank Histed and Son
Wayne County
Wellluden
Labourers at Dundaff Street New Awhite Work
Foreman Eaton's gang laboured yesterday on the new awiteh just north of the Dundaff street crossing with crews at full pace and no reported delays.
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Eaton
Awiteh
Dundaff Street Crossing
Local residents and visitors list in Scranton area
Theodore Sperl returns from Susquehanna and several visitors are noted in Scranton and nearby towns. Names include A J Neary in Scranton, Arthur Williams of Port Jervis, Rev Sydney Evans host in town, Frank Worthisx from New York, Miss Mayme Walsh visiting Scranton and Pittston, Mrs George St Merrill of Bethany, and others.
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Theodore Sperl
Susquehanna
A. J. Neary
Scraneton
Arthur Williams
Port Jervis
J. W. Evans
Sydney Evans
Pottstown
Frank Worthisx
New York City
Mayme Walsh
Scranton
Pittston
George St. Merrill
Bethany
J. J. Thompson
Belmont Street
W. HH. Decker
Drummond Avenue
Dickson
Thonas Furle
Chattit
Honesdale
Phoebe Trescott
Birkett Street
Charles Bliss
Washington Place
Charles Llewellyn
Wilkes-Barre
Parview Street
Herward Brennan
Kennedy House
River Street
South Main Street
Charles Britt
Levington
Merion Carpenter
Oneonta
Russell Carepenter
Maple Avenue
Charles Whitelock
Missouri
Fannie Bush
Montrose
Factoryville
Joseph Nichola
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY NOTES
The obituary for Susie Lee notes a large funeral at Lake Chapman with interment at Sandbank Cemetery Greenfield and several local mourners. The Young Ladies' Cooking club held a gathering at Miss Josephine Davis's home with a group photo. The J D Stocker Hoge company called a meeting. street crosswalk delays on South Main prompt council ward residents to urge action. Mayfield school board met. two Williams children in West Mayfield and Hiller family in Bacon Street ill with grip. Emily Rich visiting Scranton. Maud Crawford visiting Tunkhannock.
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Susie Lee
Lake Chapman
C. BE
Fesgenden
St. James' Episcopal Church
Sandbank Cemetery
Greenfield
Charles Miller
D. Wall
James Carey
Maurice Wall
Jacob van Sickle
William Staples
Harry Freas
Silas B. Hills
Myra
John Jenkins
Lilly
May Pizer
Little
Cole
Mra
Stephen Whitmore
Mary Osborne
Thomas J. Williams
Jermyn
Josephine Davis
South End
Gertrude Davis
Emily Rich
Lucy Wheeler
Mary Swick
A. Battenberg
W. J. Baker
Carbondale
Harry Griffiths
Frank Winter
Carol Wise
New York City
J. D. Stocker Hoge Company
South Main Street
TL Street
Episcopal Church
Third Ward
Mayfield
Charles Williams
West Mayfield
Jacob Hiller
Bacon Street
Maud Crawford
Tunkhannock
David E. Davis Rites Planned In Olyphant
David E. Davis an early Olyphant resident died at his Gravity street home at age 90. Born in 1833 in Wales he came to America as a child and later served as the first D and H station agent here. A Civil War veteran with the Fifty sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers he leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs John Dakin of Powder Mills. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from his home with interment in Union Cemetery. Mrs Spencer wife of Rev David Spencer D D of Blakely attends the services. Also notes include Dr L Kelly visiting Montana City and Mrs Martin Crippen home from Herrick Centre with Mrs Margaret Kane of South Scranton visiting relatives.
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David E. Davis
Gravity Street
Mr. Davis
Wales
America
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson Company
Pennsylvania Volunteers
John Dakin
Powder Mills
Union Cemetery
Spencer
David Spencer
D. D
Blakely
L. Kelly
MN City
Martin Crippen
Herrick Centre
Margaret Kane
South Scranton
Miner Hurt as Mule Steers Car at Mount Jessup Colliery
George Kocho, a driver at Mount Jessup colliery, was injured when a mule pulling an ash car kicked him. He fell with his leg over a rail and the car passed over it, badly smashing the limb. He was taken to Lachk Wanna hospital for treatment.
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George Kocho
Mount Jessup
Kocho
Khocho
Lachku- Wanna Hospital
H. B. Briggs
Carbondale
A. Briggs
Measant Avenue
G. M. Pierce
Davenport
Nathan Pierce
BE. W. Swingle
Stops the Cough and Cold Remedy Ad
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The price is 23 cents. The ad markets a rapid relief claim tied to a money back guarantee.
Knights of the Golden Eagle Meet This Evening
No 341 Knights of the Golden Eagle are asked to attend a 7 o clock meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Catechuman choir plans a sacred concert on Thanksgiving eve with final rehearsal in Primitive Methodist church basement Saturday evening. Mrs David Howells of Carmall street died at Lackawanna hospital after a fall leaving a husband and five children. Deceased was active in Ladies of the Golden Temple.
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Knights of the Golden Eeagle
Odd Fellows' Hall
Catechuman
Primitive Methodist Church
David Howells
Carmall Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Ladies of the Golden Tagle Temple
Local Notes From Moosic and Surrounding Areas
MOOSIC and nearby towns report residents in town on Tuesday including KE N Johnson of Gracedale and visitors such as Mrs. Andrew Bryden of Carbondale. Eugens Doran is ill with scarlet fever. Thomas Sutcliffe enjoys hunting in Bradford county while Mr and Mrs Alex Young plan to move to Stroudsburg as Mr Young works as a brakeman on the Wilkes Barre and Existern line. their house will be occupied by Mr Flower. The Methodist Episcopal church hosted a well attended Tuesday evening entertainment. the third quarterly conference was led by Presiding Elder Rev Austin Griffin. The Jenkins child is showing slight improvement after illness. George Griffith and Ambrose Alteman hunted at Spring Brook yesterday.
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KE N. Johnson
Gracedale
Eugens
Edward Doran
Thomas Sutcliffe
Bradford County
Alex
Young
Stroudsburg
Wilkes-Barre
Existern
Flower
Andrew Bryden
Carbondale
James Brown
South Main Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Austin Griffin
Jenkins
George Griffith
Ambrose Alteman
Spring Brook
Green Ridge Community Notes From Local Clubs
Mrs J W Browning visits relatives in Thompson Pa while Sabbath school members plan a 7 PM meeting at Arthur Dunn’s Delaware street home. Mrs Jarley hosts cantata night at Green Ridge Presbyterian with Junior Christian Endeavor backing. The Saturday music class directed by Mr G F Whittemore prepares The Merry Milkmaid for Thanksgiving evening. About fifty church youths study under Whittemore. Green Ridge Woodmen held a busy Wednesday meeting in Masonic hall with fifteen initiations and fourteen new applications. A smoker followed, and Amos Learn of Ransom visited. Tonight Woodmen go to West Side to organize a Modern Woodmen lodge, starting with eighty members. An Odd Fellows gathering and Forest Store manager Mr Will I Curr leads four Ontario and Western company stores in the Lackawanna valley.
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J. W. Browning
Sanderson Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Harford
Green Nidge Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Masonic Hall
Will I. Curr
Forest Store Company
Archbald
Mr. Carr
Ontario and Western Company
West Thidge
Peckville
Richmondale
Forest
Lackawanna Valley
Antarctic Expeditions Linked By Global Study Plan
Dr John W Gregory arrived in Chicago en route to lead a Antarctic expedition. He met with University of Chicago scientists to plan glacier research for the National Antarctic expedition funded by English groups and British government. A German cooperation will study regions south of the Atlantic while the English team travels south of the Pacific and Australia. departure from London is next August with a three year expected return.
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Chicago, Ney
John W. Gregory
Melbourne
Australia
England
Chicago
Gregory
University of Chicago
UT. Chamberlain
Rollin Salisbury
Chamberlain
Billsbury
Greenland
Pacific
Atlantic
London
Scranton Lawyers and Firms Listed in Business Directory
A fragmented directory style excerpt lists several Scranton attorneys and firms with addresses and occupations. Entries include Edward W. Thayer attorney in room 0-004 91st Floor, A L Watres attorney at law board venue building, and others such as Pitcher attorney at law and A W Bertholy attorney with Clark & Co. era trades and associated offices on Main Avenue and Washington Street.
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L. A. Watres
Board Botenue Building
Scranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carbondale Department
Local Institute
Trinity Church
Delaware and Hudson
Raymond
A. F B. Tiffany
Phil Rinsland
Russel M. Shepherd
Erie Railroad Company
Olyphant Yesteray
J. H. Cross
Alnaworth
Neb
Cincinnati
Alb
T J. Moon
A. Purdy
Park Street
M. A. Bush
Newark
Henry Hedinger
Delaware Water Gap
T. A. Moore
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Missionary Meeting
Jermyn and Mayfield
Olyphant
Arthur Thompson
Atherton and
Sutton
Priceburg
Pred White
Gertrude Watkins
5. Norris
Dunmore
Messie
D. Guard
Cooper
Dickson School
John Wesley Castle
Shimamura & Company
Shimamura & Co
Wyoming Ave
Green Ridge
Associated
Mieew
Uncle Sam
Wilton
Axminster
Smyrna
Michaelian Bros. & CO
Wasuiveran Ave
Certified Public Accountant
Erpward C Spaulding
P. A
Traders’ Bank Building
Architects
Edward I. Davis
Connell Building
Frederick L Brown
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Joseph Kelley
Linden
Eimenberger
Paull Building
Spruce Street
Lyman
Wyoming and
Mulberry
DH. HH
FF. Reynolds
OPI
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Hales Reuouable
P, Zeigler
Wouse
Pas
Wenger
Victon Koch
J. W. Owning
Colinsel
Jorat-law
Mears Building
D. B. Replouse
Megara
Washington Avenus
Jessup
Commonwealth
Witding
Ames W. Oakford
van Ome
Board of Trade
Danny
Edward W. Thayer
Boor
Meare
LAW
E Board of Trade Buildinge
Part
Erron & Wilcox
TRA
National ‘Bank
Wildings, Ae A
Comegys
Republican Buiding
A. W. Berrtholy
Mears Aldg
G. BW
Clarks& CO
Beedsmen
NURS
Erymen
Waahington Avenue
Meee
North Main Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M Caon
W. KE. Manley
A. St
Josep Kvuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Senate
Hook Free
Persedicine Co
Cleveland
Ohio
John B. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. & W. L'Amoreaux
Abo Lities
Wiikts
Louis Shocker
Abe Achatdayers
Brigga
Poole
Brigus
Dalive Orden
Gu Nontte Muln
Birke's Clei Stir
Core Adams and Mulbiers
MHS
Ho Keller
Wilkes Barike
Serapion
Wuisnen
Byres
Lliden
ML Norton
Lackewennd Weenie
LS Seluteeor
Bauer Orchestra
Berms Aidhees BR. T
Megargee H Rho
Washington
Iwilie
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