City finance committee enlarged for water project drive
Mayer Kilpatrick expands the Carbondale finance committee and keys it to begin work immediately. Members from all city districts join along with township appointees as the group plans a house to house canvass to secure sentiment and funds. Thomas OConnell of Park Place is elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Kilpatrick
Heese Hushes
PL Vinerna
Alva Daley
G. Pugnano
John Bralget
Fred Frank
N. Mohrs
John Carden
John Loftus
Willin Pesamore
J. W. Kilpatrick
Jotn Gibbe
Thomas M. Fattle
Thomas F. Flannery
Funeral of Thobert Carter Held at Trinity Parish House
The funeral for Thobert Carter was conducted yesterday at 2:30 PM in Trinity parish house with many friends in attendance. The Masons and Odd Fellows attended in a quiet ceremony. Bearers were Frank Kormmelmeyer, John H. Thomas, John Copeland, Andrew F. Patten, John G. Miles, and Charlee Norton. Rev A Sawyer officiated. Floral tributes appeared, and interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thobert Carter
Trinity Parish House
Bindlen
Frank Kormmelmeyer
John H. Thomas
John Copeland
Andrew F. Patten
John G. Miles
Charlee Norton
A. Sawyer
Maplewood Cemetery
Local Notices and Personal Travel Plans in Scranton
Community updates show residents planning travels to England and Denver, visits to relatives in Scranton, and remodelling at Dr Wheeler's private hospital. Residents include Mrs Burshy, Mra Rowell, B Nicholson, Mrs Niles, Mrs Shannon, M J Murphy, Mrs Craft, and Charles Low. Wood’s Sarsaparillin and Hood’s Pills advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burshy
Spokane
Washington
Harde Fe
Peckville
Dr. Wheeler
Mra
William Rowell
Bel- Tront Street
England
B. Nicholson
New York City
A. Niles
North Main Street
Baterlin
Mrie
Penneyivania
Tragic Narrow-Gauge Accident Kills Seventeen Year Old
Janes McHale, seventeen, died after falling between railroad cars on the narrow gauge line used for coal haulage from Chassy Island to the No 2 breaker. He was fireman aboard the Porte Rito at Grassy colliery but was reassigned to the Cuba during repairs. He died minutes after the incident near Dunmore street, with Father Murphy administering last rites. He leaves parents, three brothers and five sisters. Funeral plans to be announced. Also noted: John Brink and Miss Katie Hanihan wed at St James Josaup with a large attendance and plans for a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Street
Pr. Price
P. J. Murphy
Father Lafferty
Mary Hanthan
Withiam Gunn
Peckville
Brink
Weat End
Messrs
Willam Walker
J. JD. Stocker
M. J. Kagan
Tarey
Scranton
Ailk
Feranton
Whitmore
Thomas Hart
Mayfield
William Stevens
Erle
Soo
Dunleavy
John Whitback
Fred Stephens
Fred Kurke
J. Dunleavy
J. Meehan
Leo. Dunleavy
Charles Burke
John leLean
W. J. Byrne
I. BD. Cook
Julian DeGraw
Second Street
Peckole
Edith Davis
Pred Stephene
Ama Roberts
James Williames
Ontario and Western Road
Adeline Sepp Arnold
Agai
Bray
Marleyton
Walter Bray
Mary Hobert
Michael Roberts
Vritish Columia
A. T. A. Battenberg
Jennie Greenslade
Cemetery Street
Vielt
Furroughs
New York City
Accident at Johnson's shaft injures Gill and mule
John Edward Gill a young worker at Johnson's shaft was driving a mule across a trestle when it collapsed tossing Gill and the animal a short distance. The mule fell, Gill sustained injuries, and the scene ended with responders tending to the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward Gill
Johnson's Shaft
Local notices report injuries and illnesses across town
The passage lists fatalities and severe injuries including young Gill, with Miss Lily Palmer confined by illness, and Nellie Logan receiving head treatment at Moses Taylor hospital. It notes residents visiting Jessup, a Citl aene band meeting, a cow raffle for James Harrett, and other local health and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Mmise Lily Palmer
Carmel Street
Fred White
Willie Cooper
Mize Sarah Cooper
Gertle Wat- Kine
Jessup
Tuesaytus
John Strwatka
Maple Street
Citlaene Band
James Harrett
Lincoln Street
Jon Hall
Mise Nellie Logan
Main Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
Obsequies for William H Nicholson in Taylor
A large funeral procession followed the late William H Nicholson from his Storrs elreer home to Forest Home cemetery. Services were led by Rev. Harris and Rev. Jones at Calvary Protestant Church with remarks and floral tributes. A Lackawanna lodge surprise ink stand gift capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Nicholson
Storrs
Elreer
Forest Home
Emblem Division
Sons of Temperance and Lackawanna Lodge
Calvary Paptet Church
Hes de. A. H Harris
Charles Jones
Nanticoke
Bertha Willams
Olwen Howells
Rendham
Arthur Mateh
John Owens
Calvary
T. Dewlett Raewards
Nexford Cardwell
Evan Davis
John Evans
Bayard Gritithe
Willa Oyster
Edward Sweet
Thomas Armstrong
Frederick Stone
D. R B. Reese
Henry Reese
Henry Powell
Arthur Marsh
Will Price
Flower Beards
John Morris
Edgar Stone
William Gridths
Mary J. Owens
Wiliam G. Howells
Main Street
Lackawina Lodge
American Protestant Ladies Association
Howells
Hatton
Howelle
Thomas M. Davis
John B. Daniels
M. M. Williame
Mary J. Davis
Lydia Winterburn
Edward Davis
Evan L. Davie
Armstrong
Richard Winters
David Johns
Alfred Haton
Ann Phillie
Martha Howells
Nicholas
Louis Lews
Thomas Griffiths
Edward J. Evans
William Howells
J. Milford Morgane
Llewellyn's Hall
Webers' Rink
William Johns
Duryea
Taylorville
Knights of Pythias
David J. Davis
North Main Street
Ilness
Mabel Gaul
Archard Mines
Wilkes-Barre
Order of Red Men
Thanksgiving supper and church notices around town
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Thanksgiving evening supper in the church parlors from 6 until 1. The Baptist Ladies Aid meets at Mr J. O. Browd's home. A loan exhibition by the Presbyterian Young People's society runs in Morgan store with relics on display and nightly concerts by district singers. Admission is ten cents to the exhibition and concert, with a warm supper for fifteen cents each evening at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodial Episcopal Church
The
Baptist Church
Browd
Morgan Store
Young People's Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Local Notes From Nicholson and Nearby Areas
Reports from Nicholson and surrounding towns mention social visits among residents of Archbald and Binghamton, a candy factory rumored to reopen under new management, and train station agents along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Line. Market shifts raise coal prices, enabling teamsters to earn good wages. Several springs that have never been.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Tiffany
Foxter
van Doren
Archbald
Harry Stevens
Augusta Bickler
Tunkhannock
J. J. Bacon
Bacon
George Campbell
Binghamton
Campbell
Lillian Benjamin
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Hot Grogs Promoted For Grippe By French Surgeon General
An item notes Dr H Libermann of the French Army endorses a hot grog made from Vin Marianti with boiling water, cloves and cinnamon as a quick remedy during grip epidemics. NY official Dr Cyrus Edson cites it in La Grippe studies and offers a promotional book from Marian & Co. Additional society notices describe a Home Missionary gathering, a visiting guest, a ladies’ group, and a Friday evening entertainment at the hose house for Brick church fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Libermann
M. D
Mariani
France
Cyrus Edson
New York Health Department
Appleton & Co
Marian & Co
St. New York
Wayne Coury
The
Home Missionary Society
Methodial Episcopal Parsonage
Alfred Avery
King’s Ferry
Mra. FE. Nl
Santee
West Nanticoke
G. F. Ace
Mra
HW. Ll. Edeall
Edwerd Varnes
Mira. Werkiger
Mre
Jacob Breymier
John Miller
Andrew Alden
Thichards
Hose House
Republican slate gains ground in Scranton visitors
In town last week Professor J. T. Watkins of Scranton warned farmers may face severe hardship if winter comes with little rain. Prothonotary candidate PC Provont and commissioner candidate Milton Moyer toured the area, drawing voters and promising a Republican ticket victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T., Watkins
Scranton
Provont
Milton Moyer
merCueuy Ane Didate
Aliso
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY NOTES MIXED
A Scranton bound group discussed plans for a new silk mill in Jermyn and Mayfield. The committee led by Walker Stocker Kagan and attorney tarey expects site work to begin by Friday with a formal contract the next day.
Local Residents Tour Friends Amid Health Updates
Mrs Hagrah Bennett, once seriously ill, is rapidly improving. Mrs John Carey and Mer visit with friends in Jemyn Me as Mrs B C Teed and others have been staying nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagrah Bennett
Mer
John Carey
Jemnyn Me
B. C. Teed
Howe’s Moving Pictures Delight Lyceum Audience
A large Lyceum audience enjoyed Howe’s moving pictures praised as top in its field. The program featured Dewey reception views and an Olympia bow by the admiral, plus a new fire-rescue series with orchestral music and humor by George Channing Darling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Howe
New York
George Channing Daring
The War of Wealth and The French Maid At Local Theatres
Crowded houses fill the Acad emy of Music shows The War of Wealth last night and The French Maid at the Lyceum offers an English musical comedy. Cast lists and scenery details highlight Boulogne Casino ballets and witty lyrics as Miner & Van present Bohemian Burlesquers and Maude Adams stars in The Little Minister at the Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Dramatic Company
Academy of Muse
Monte Criato
Sutton Vane
Lyceum
Augustin Daly
Paris
Herald Square Theatre
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boulogne
Corpa
Proliques Francaisen
Waterbury Watch
Fone
Frank F. Blair
Hallen Mostyn
Henri Laroux
Ed Redway
Clinton Elden
Howard Troesdell
Cortland Auburn
Bo Fr Mutkas
Edith Murilla
Anna Warclay
Madeline Lowrie
Susie Rockamore
Lillian DeGross
Miner & Van's
Get
Ney
Miss New York, Jr
Gaiety Theatre
Mise Maude Adams
Little Minister
Messrs
W. H. Thompson
Orrin Johnston
Eugene Jepson
George Fawcett
George Irving
R. Peyton Carter
Thome Valentine
Frederick Spencer
Wallace Jackson
Normie Campbell
Lloyd Carleton
Mic WG
Jones
Margaret Gordon
Ferdinanda Blesque
Sarah Converse
Real Estate and Services Listings in Scranton Ad Columns
Classified notices advertise houses for rent and sale, an auction of Kentucky horses, a hotel for sale, and real estate firms Wells & Kentor, Archi- tects Edward H. Davis and others. Local attorneys, doctors, and professionals are listed, with addresses near Washington Avenue and nearby streets in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Railroad Time Tables and Connections Details
Timetables effective Monday June 5 provide connections for New York and Boston routes with listed departure times and intermediate stops including Buffalo, Kingston, Wilkes Barre, Plymouth, and Hingham. Passengers advised to consult pocket Time tables or contact the Passenger Agent at the depot desk for detailed schedules and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepi
Kingston
Mot
Beith
Te Teset
Railroad Timetable Fragments From New York Area
Fragmented timetable notices describe express and local services to New York and regional points with departure times around 215 pm and 400 pm, including mentions of Wilkes Barre and Allentown. Multiple stations and routes appear, with unclear spellings and partial city names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woot of Liberty
South Merry
Wiltehall
Semyton
Noewlirk
Elgabeth
Philadvlphia
Kista
Hethlehem
Allentown
Faydava
Wilkes Thane
Sia. m
Suralaye
van Meatuin Park
Foliimore
Washington
South Amd
Braldwen
Early 1800s Travel Rates to New England Points and Rail Lines
A fragmented schedule lists travel times and routes to Albany Saratoga Montreat and nearby points. Mentions Monesdale Wilkie Borre Pennay Wwe and western prokrim with trains to New York and Boston area destinations. Includes routes via Readings and Beaton and Candy with lowest rates to Teystret Beaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scronton
Albany
Baratoga
Montreat
Baeton
New England
Monesdale
Wilkie Borre
T&r
New York
Peioade
LSU
Wits
Wilkeitiert
Bor Athary
Saratoga
Metro
Keton
New
Teystret Beaton
RINCK
G. P. A. Albans
Berantan
Trains From Branton to Philadelphia and New York
Rail notices list May schedules with departures to Philadelphia and New York via DB and HOB stations, indicating intermediate stops including White Haven Harteton and other principal points. Connections reference Lehigh Valley trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Stepenston Bridges, with reservations and agent details for South Bethlehem and Scranton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branton
Phiiladelphia
New York
DB & Hob
D & HW
White Haven
Harteton
Principal Pointe
Cent
1 & EH
B. B
Pattavillo
Goth
Vetitehem
Geneva
Horchester
Fuffalo
Nigera Fall
Chitueo
All Pointe Weet
D&m
Us Oak
Bun Howe
Lehigh Valley
Lackawannit Ave
Scranton
Time Table Note for New York and Erie Railroad
Fragmentary timetable item indicates travel from Newburgh to New York via Erie line with intermodal service to Hawler. Mentions a T08 aid 2 pm departure and returning train at 10 am and 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Effewt
Dst
Tratne Lopve Soranten
New York
Newburah
Intermodtte Joetaute Tyre Erie Raitroad
Alew
Hawler
Ane Legal Prokeite
Om. Aie Sa
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Munyon
Phila
Carbondale
Water Committee
Oxce
Robert Carter
Wood
Olyphant
Priceburg
Taylor News
William H. Nicholas
Pecevilla
Bulls
Dr. Libermann
Jermyn and Mayfield
Wm. Stevens
James Williams
Old Forge
Moving Pictures
Agnew
Matthews Broa
Wfark
People’s Exchange
Taylor Avenue
AL Adama Avenue
Reasonble, Smith, Board of Trade
Sienah
Dent
ESALE
Wwe
Thomas Dickwon
HH. M
Kentucky
Ral & Co
Spruce Direct
Alex. Buckner
Metiride
Minorsville
Welle & Kentor
Burrogee
Washington Avenue
Scranton, Ai
Wells & Kentor
Burt Wallding
Welle Wentor
Real Estate and Collecting Agency
Burr Tilling
Wells & Keator
Burr Building
Dunmore Singlie House
Welle & Keator
Hays
West Sile
Wm. H. Roe
Il Am
Revecca
Roe
Bingle
Academy Street
TI. Roe
Bromley Avenue
TT. Roe
Sanderson Avenue
HH. Roe
Wm. I. Roe
Court House
Commonwealth Building
Washburn Street
Berry Mfe. Co
Cincinnati
Edward H. Davis
Connell Building
L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce Et. Cor
Wash. Av
Frederick 1. “Brown
Price Building
Washingt Avenue
Beranton
TOL Lacky & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
To. Ryman
PRE Cps Hospital
Cor, Wyoming
Mole Pery
Reynolds
K C. Lavbach
Wyoming Ave
Snover
the Elk Cafe
Franklin Avende
Rater Renayuniatile
P. Zeigler
Scranton Hoube
D. L. & W. Missenger
Victor Kootl
Lawyets
Richard J. Bourke
Alors EY
JW. Rhowning
Mewre
Replogle
LOANE
Meare Building
Washington Auvenue and
Spriton Street
M. J. Donahon
Attorney-At- Nw
Mearn Dinthiing
Prank Ke, Boyle
at-Low
Murer Toilebayer
Raome
James W. Oakford
Freems
James J. J. Hamilton
Buiidine
Edward W. Thaysh
Mears Building
J. A. Watres
CR. Pitch
Patty Erson
Wilfi ‘Ox
Traders’ National Bank Building
Comegys
Republican Building
Bertsolf, Attorney
Mears Bunlding
Mary A. Shepherd
Homreapathiat
Linden Etreet
Smith Premier
James HW
Hawes Manufacturing Co
Towanda
Narer
Schoncer
Bronk Street
Kleley
Th Street
W. B. Allen
North Washington Avenue
J. M. Gates
Bonn of Trade
Madison
Wevarature
IT Amoreau
OG Rook
Truatee
Winden Street
Bernycorn
Clark & Co
YY South Fourth Street
MM. A. Holgate
Schoors
Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Oringinal
W. Fr. Phumley
A. M
Richard Oliver
Puinker
Chicago Stock Exchange
Wall Street
GR. Clark &Co
Washington Live Nue
Green House
North Main Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Kumattel
Vito Sereene
Misctllane IU
Pine Street
Reaver
Mivsaio
Bali
RJ. Haver
Wyoming
Tribune Office
Mecgargee Brothers
Pronters
BO Washington Oyvenue
Louise Shoemaker
Ts Adame Avenue
Coropera
A. B. Briggs
A. BR. Briggs
Soave
Fieke
Adorpe and Mulberry
BK. H. B
Asymbing
Hickory Street
Putnam Street
North End
Saleadlady
Cloak and Salt Department
Rowe Thee
Weerhington Avenue
Ivy
Addrews
Bacon Street
Bumper Avenue
Pointeeis
Trenton
Philadel Pia
Tobyhanna
Hinghamton
Ouwege
Elmite
Carmine
Tloth
Danville
Magne Mobile
Hattoto
Buffalo
Nicholvon
Uijen
Richford Springs
Northumberfonditieten
Wilkes
Barre
Plymowth
Moomehwre
Haltimmore
Washinton End
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Raiional
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Novil H
Scmanton Dives
Canon A Hanoork Storlighe Preston Pa Whee Ott
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Honday Bint
Bria Mayteld
Dermayo Archibald Wilks Pocwvilla Olyptwnt
Priveburg Thrany Priv Wrstite Pack
Pee Heaton Ve al
Taese
Goria
Satinas
Biluday
Tans Wo
Ontario
Wei
Viney
Apt
Ati
J. T. Keller
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Sunburysburg
Pitteburg
General Mauger
Kesbarre
Gnutec
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