Publisher and editor clash ends in public scuffle
Carbondale altercation between Edward Lathrop publisher of the Leader and Charles Munn of the Review led to a near fist fight on Church Street. Munn fled after a blow was aimed. Lathrop was bound over to keep the peace by Alderman Jones. The Scranton Tribune opens a Carbondale branch for daily local news.
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Edward D. Lathrop
The
Leader
Review
Charles BR. Munn
Lathrop
Munn
Carbondale Leader
Charles Munn
Carbondale Weekly Review
Mr. Lathrop
Scrantonian
J. Hendrick
Church Street
Salem Avenue
Mr. Munn
Main Street
Alderman Jones
Bonda
George
Kimball
Miny
Y Wathrop
Scranton Tribune
Carbondale
Pioneer City
Burke Building
E. L. Hatfield
Teachers Institute Opens in Central School Building
The teachers' Institute began yesterday in the Central school with large attendance. Dr. Elson led history, Superintendent Coughlin covered advanced arithmetic, and Dr. Lyte taught English grammar. The schedule for today lists further sessions in history, grammar, music, and composition, with various instructors and times noted in the program.
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Teachers’ Institute
Dr. Elson
Coughlin
Dr. Lyte
Murie
Figlisi Grammer
de ER
OL Lyte
Tlistory
H.wilson
Music
Diaies Mitelting
Character Building Lecture Opens School Course
The first lecture in the High school course opened with a glee club selection and a recital by June Kilpatrick. Superintendent James M. Coughlin of Wilkes-Barre led a talk on education’s aim and the three-part mind, stressing character over reputation and the value of teachers guiding students to useful deeds. The talk closed with Hawthorne’s The Great Stone Face.
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Glee Club
June Kilpatrick
Graham
Watt
Miunner
James M. Coughlin
Wilkes-Barre
Lfe
Great Stone Face
Opening of Rowen Catholic church ceremony moved to December 10
The opening date for the remodeled Rowen Catholic church of St. Trose de Lima shifts from December 15 to December 10. Admission prices are fixed at 1 and 1.50 dollars in the morning, with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia to say mass and a sermon by the Right Rev Teefy of St Michael's College Toronto in the evening. No fee will be charged for admission.
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St. Trose de Lima
Tribune
Ryan
Philadelphia
Teefy
St. Michael's College
Toronto
Canada
Wife of Councilman Thompson Aids Brother in Illness
The wife of Councilman James Thompson of the Sixth ward was summoned to Scranton late last week to be with her brother Dennis Donovan who was dangerously ill. Yesterday morning physicians abandoned all hope for Donovan’s recovery and Thompson hurried to Beranton to offer assistance in the hour of distress.
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James Thompson
Scranton
Dennis Donovan
Thompson
Mr. Donovan
Beranton
Family Returns to Belmont Street Home in New Rochelle
Thomas Arthur and his family have moved back to their old Belmont street residence in New Rochelle N Y after living on Belmont street previously and will continue to reside there in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Arthur
Belmont Street
New Rochelle
N. Y
Champ Clark Speaks on Daniel Webster at Central High
Congress Tom Clark of Missouri visits Central High School to deliver a lecture on Daniel Webster. A large cultured audience applauded from start to finish as Clark’s lucid, patriotic oratory drew laughter and warm appreciation. The speech highlighted Webster’s contemporaries and Clark’s passion for history and the arts.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Central School
Teachers’ Institute
United States
Congressman Champ Clark
Central High School
Daniel Webster
Clark
Webster
Clnay
Calhoun
Haype
Benton
John Trindolph
Virginia
Churches To Provide Holiday Dinners For Hospitalized
Six local churches will host Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year dinners for hospital patients this year. Episcopal and Congregational churches plan the Christmas dinner while S J Rinse and Berean Baptist groups handle New Year’s Day meals. First Methodist and Presbyterian congregations organize the Thanksgiving meal and invite donations via Sunday school rooms or the named churches on Wednesday afternoon.
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S J. Rinse
Berean
Ladies Auxiliary Gifted Hospital With Dishware And Silver
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association donated chink dishes and a set of silver knives and forks to Carbondale hospital. The gift was miscredited to the wrong parties but the hospital expresses gratitude and the auxiliary members are pleased with the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Hospital
Young Men's Christian Association
Conundrum Thimble Tea Planned by Lincoln Avenue Host
This afternoon a new thimble tea will be held at Miss Helen Patterson’s Lincoln avenue home. Invitations were issued for a conundrum tea in honor of guests Miss Lich Slide of Oneonta and Miss Louise Fowler of Honesdale.
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Helen Patterson
Lincoln Avenue
Lich Slide
Oneonta
Louise Fowler
Honesdale
Thanksgiving Window Display At Berry’s Furniture Store
A Main street furniture dealer showcases a Thanksgiving dining room in a fine window display. A snowy cloth covers a commodious table with chairs arrayed around it and a full set of dining items, drawing universal admiration.
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A. Berry
Trecherche Dancing Class Sponsors Thanksgiving Society
The Trecherche Dancing class plans a Thanksgiving night event in Burke's hall drawing over 200 invitations. The program promises to uphold its past reputation for guest pleasure with Prof. Pirth providing the music.
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Ita
Burke's Hall
Pirth
Census of Catholics Ordered by Scranton Diocese
Bishop Hoban orders all pastors in the Scranton diocese to conduct a census of Catholics. Priests must perform the arduous task, beginning soon at St. Rose parish in this city, as read by Father Coffey at Sunday mass.
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Hoban
Scranton
St. Rose
Father Coffey
Cirand Opera House Schedule Highlights Shows and Lectures
At the Cirand Opera House Wednesday night Mildred Holland in The Power Behind the Throne. Thursday night Aerial Ladies concert. At Central School tonight Champlark, M D lecturing on Daniel Webster.Wednesday night Colonel Buin lecture.
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Cirand Opera House
Mildred Holland
Central School Building
Champlark
M. D
Daniel Webster
Colonel Buin
Knights of Columbus delegation to attend fourth degree in Binghamton
A local Knights of Columbus delegation travels to Binghamton on Thursday to participate in the fourth degree ceremony, an event rarely held outside large cities. The gathering will also involve the other three degrees, marking a historic first for the area.
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Knights of Columbus
Binghamton
Four Degrees Planned for Same Day at Same Place
A concise notice states that four degrees will be conferred on the same day at the same place, indicating a coordinated graduation event. The read includes no further details on names or exact timing.
Power Behind the Throne to Open Tour Nov Twenty Second
Mise Mildred Holland stars in The Power Behind the Throne a new play set in an Austrian province at the end of the eighteenth century. The production features a beautiful exterior stage picture a willow grove and walled garden with an old German cottage and elaborate historically correct scenery furniture and accessories. The cast includes over thirty artists and the three other acts promise equal perfection with custom built props.
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Mise Mildred Holland
Funeral of William Lind Held at Trinity Parish
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon for the late William Lind. The procession left on Canaan street at 2 90 and services were conducted at Trinity parish house by Rev Rollin A Sawyer. The remains were interred at Maplewood cemetery after a melancholy day with light rain. Floral tributes marked the respect of many, including a piece from the Sunday school where he actively served. Flower-bearers were Alger Sawyer and Winfield Smith. Pall-bearers included Joseph Jenkins, Charles Campbell, KR Stanley Retten, James Llewellyn, August Bruner and J Norman Gelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lindsay
Canaan Street
Trinity Parish House
Rollin A. Sawyer
Maplewood Cemetery
Alger Sawyer
Winfield Smith
Joseph Jenkins
Charles Campbell
Stanley Retten
James Llewellyn
August Bruner
J. Norman Gelder
Hospital Sewer Ordinance Delayed At Council Meeting
Last night the common council met with only Thompson Collins Loftus Nealon and Wedeman present. The hospital sewer ordinance was the main item but immediate action was postponed with M F Norton of the hospital board expressing regret. The council adjourned to meet tonight.
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Common Council
Meessrs
Nurses and Attendants Plan Thanksgiving Social at Carbondale
The nurses and lady attendants at Carbondale Emergency hospital will enjoy a jovial hour or two on Thanksgiving evening. Refreshments will be served and time spent in pleasant converse. Only the female staff members will participate in the celebration.
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Carbondale Emergency Hospital
Belmont man celebrates birth of baby daughter
Edward Canfield of Belmont street spent the day sharing the news with many friends who offered congratulations. His wife presented him a wee mite of a girl earlier in the day, making the mood festive.
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Edward Canfield
Belmont Street
Fire destroys barn and tools at Washington street premise
At 745 o'clock last night an alarm from Box 43 reported a barn fire on the premises of Frank Cannon at 54 Washington street. When firemen arrived flames roared through the structure with all sides ablaze. The barn and its contents, including $75 worth of carpenter tools, were a total loss with $280 damage.
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Frank Cannon
Washington Street
Forest City Dance Chief Collins to Lead Prominent Event
Prof. WII Collins travels to Forest City tomorrow evening to direct a high class dance organized by the boroughs leading young people. He already directs several large dancing classes in the area and will oversee the event with a focus on tasteful social entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii] Collins
Forest City
Forest Ciity
Collins
Thanksgiving services at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church will hold Thanksgiving services on Thursday evening at 7:30. The Rev Witke of Scranton and the Rev Conrad of West Pittston will deliver addresses.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mr. Witke
Scranton
Tt. Conrad
West Pittston
Local Gas Company Winds Down Leadership as Moon Plans Exit
John Moon completes settlement of affairs at Carbondale Gas company and is set to leave the service this coming Friday. The move closes a notable chapter in the local energy business and marks a transition for the firm.
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John Moon
Carbondale Gas Company
Denver Visitor Eyes Local Field for Business House
Joseph Wilson of Denver Colorado visited yesterday to survey the field in contemplation of establishing a business house in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilson
Denver, Colo
Tomorrow Night Mother Jones to Address Silk Mill Workers
Tomorrow night Mother Jones will visit the city to address the silk mill employees, following her noted role in the recent miners' strike. Her appearance is expected to rally workers and draw local attention to labor issues.
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Mother” Jones
Belmont street meat dealer takes Carbondale phone line
William S. Roberts of Belmont Street becomes one of Carbondale Telephone Company's earliest customers by installing a new telephone line in his shop. The transaction marks a push to modernize local commerce and improve communication with patrons.
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William S. Roberts
Belmont Street
Carbondale Telephone Company
Mrs William Mainwaring Visits Son in Shamokin
Mrs William Mainwaring went to Shamokin yesterday to be at the bedside of her son who is dangerously ill with typhoid fever.
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William Mainwaring
Shamokin
Honesdale Captain Nelson Bigelow Sighted in Town
Nelson Bigelow of Honesdale, captain of Company F, was seen in town today. Rumor suggests he was visiting to check on another potential company and evaluate local prospects.
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Nelson Bigelow
Honesdale
A Coming Social of Younger Members
A brief notice notes a forthcoming social event aimed at younger members. The fragment signals a community gathering with informal activities and likely refreshments, inviting participation from local residents and club affiliates.
Germania Society Plans Thanksgiving Eye Social
Germania Singing society will hold a Thanksgiving eye social on Wednesday evening. The organization is noted for its hospitality and a large crowd is expected to attend.
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Germania Singing Society
Local social notes and visits from Carbondale
John Peel and John Loftus attended a dance in Forest City. Miss Mabel Jadwin returns home from Philadelphia. Charles Perkins travels to New York with plans to visit friends. George Clewell, once of the city, visited Carbondale yesterday. Mrs Lola Harvey, now of Oneonta, is in Carbondale visiting her parents. Alford Hubert of Walted Gas Improvement in Philadelphia visits Honesdale while starting gas work for Carbondale Gas Company.
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John Peel
John Loftus
Forest City
Mabel Jadwin
Philadelphia
Charles Perkins
New York
Perkins
George Clewell
Carbondale
Lola Harvey
James Harvey
Oneonta
A. L. Saunders
Alford Hubert
Walted Gas Improvement Company
Carbondale Gas Company
Honesdale
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD OFFICIAL NOTICE AND LOCAL EVENTS
An official notice at the Delaware and Hudson breaker grants concessions on pay tempo check weighman and coal handling after Jan 1 1901. Mayfield bor council approves a ten year lighting contract with Mayfield Light and Power. Local residents report medical and family updates and social visits across Jermyn Mayfield and surrounding towns.
Lecture on Gettysburg to be given at Methodist church
H G Doud of Washington visits parents A L Doud. Rev O L Severson of Pittston will lecture this evening on The Battle of Gettysburg with a free will offering. Thanksgiving services at the Methodist Episcopal church set for 10 a m led by Rev J N Bailey.
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H. G. Doud
Washington
Doud
Philadelphia
Charles Boyder
Gracedale
Lancaster
C. M. Lancaster
South Main Street
Lackawanna Depot
Moscow
Walter Hinds
Main Street
Maud Smith
Pittston
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad copy promising rapid relief from colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if ineffective. signed by EB. W. Grove on each box. license noted.
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EB. W. Grove
Union Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church Thursday
The union Thanksgiving service will be held in the Baptist church on Thursday morning at 10 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Baptist Church
Weather Brightens as Local Gospel Meetings Begin
The region enjoys favorable weather for gospel meetings held in the church every evening this week except Saturday. Harrison Colvin, among the area’s oldest residents, lies seriously ill at home. Street repairs near Snywder’s mill progressed over the past week. Clarence Stone added a furnace to his house. Mrs. William Evans and her two children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Somers, and returned to Scranton. Joseph C. Northup serves as juror at the county seat this week. S. E. Finn pursues a large apple buying and shipping business this fall. Borough assessor John A. Woodbridge seeks men, horses, dogs, and other taxable items.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Harnden
Carbondale
M. K. Harnden
Blakely
Joseph Hull
G. Poland
D. Hopkins
Scranton
Eugene McNamara
William Weegie
Hawley
Georgia Thomas
Delaware Street
William Winters
J. F. Grant
John Reddington
Newark
N. J
Leonard Kelly
Mill City
Jennie Reese
Forest City
Harrison Colvin
Snywder's Mill
Clarence Stone
William Evans
Joseph T. Somers
Joseph C
Calvary Baptist Pastor Reflects On Ninth Anniversary
Rev H H Harris Ph D marked nine years as Calvary Baptist pastor with a sermon praising church growth and a new handsome church building and parsonage. Nearby events include a Puritan social at Taylor Methodist and a fully organized Taylor Choral union hosting a Young Men’s Christian Association supper. Local news notes mine disruption, lodge meetings, silk factory completion, and social visits.
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H. H. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Archbald
United Mine Workers of America
Subinac & Co
High Street
Presbyterian Church
Grace Davenport
South Taylor
Gertrude Aten
Bald Mount
Lackawanine
American Protestant Association
Ls M. Williams
West Scranton
Stanton
Carey
Fleetville
Maud
Thomas R. Jones
T He Rats
Olwen M. Howells
Main Street
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Dunmore
Krause's Headache Capsules Ad
An ad urges readers to visit their druggist for Krause's Headache Capsules promising pain relief and a guarantee. It notes availability through Matthews Pros and uses promotional language about harmless effects and price.
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Krause
Reed
Matthews Pros
Woman shoots at judge in probate office in Springfield
Mrs Sullivan entered Probate Judge Jarmex P. Goodwin's office and fired a .38 revolver at him two feet above his head. The judge stabbed her, a struggle ensued, and Sullivan bit his thumb before Deputy Sheets placed her under arrest. She resented the judge for sending her stepson to the Columbus asylum.
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Ees
Springfield
Bring T Bullivan
Jarmex P. Goodwin
Mya. Sullivan
John Sheets
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