School Reopening Boosts Attendance and Decorates Halls
Carbondale reports 36000 attendance as the city’s schools reopen. Superintendent Garr praises readiness and progress at Central and No 2 buildings with bright redecorations, new instruments, and three new teachers. The district plans strict enforcement of the compulsory education act and distributes 6000 notices to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savas
Garr
W. D. Bryden
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Bryden
Nellie Killeen
P. F. Hughes
Ella Boland
Killleen
Mabel Edwards
Alice Rashleigh
No. 2
Misa Bryden
The Razorbacks Face Brokers In Duffy's Challenge
The Razorbacks led by Abe Sahm pursue a scalp of the Brokers in a Duffy's arena showdown. The matchup promises athletic intrigue as Arkansas seeks a decisive win with strong defense and sharp offensive exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Razorbacks
Abe Sahm
Duffy
Coffee and Health Myths Amid FIrst Coffee Claims
A fragmented item argues coffee harms health, claiming caffeine kills frogs and causes disease. It cites scientists Falck and Brill among others and contrasts coffee with Postum Coffee. The piece suggests avoiding coffee and tea, promoting Postum as a safer alternative and promising improved digestion and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falck
Stuhlmann
Brill
Johansen
Leven
Walter Loftus to Enter Holy Cross College
Walter Loftus Crescents star catcher plans to attend Holy Cross College Worcester Massachusetts with Walter Quinn. Loftus leaves Carbondale Monday morning after high school career at Carbondale High class of 1902 and short stint with local Truth and Republican department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Loftus
Crescents
Holy Cross
Carbondale
Trory Cross College
Worcester
Maes
Loftus
Walter Quinn
Cresceents
Carbondale High School
The
Truth
Republican
Lackawanna Valley
Mr Collins Place Teacher Vacancy At Carbondale High
Directors of Carbondale High School expect to elect a successor to Frank Collins who plans to enter the University of Pennsylvania medical course and may join its football team. Although no formal resignation has been filed, officials anticipate action at the next board meeting with a sharp contest for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale High School
Frank Collins
Collins
University of Pennsylvania
Death of James Devanney Leaves Scranton Family Grieving
The death of James Devanney, longtime Scranton resident of 19 River Street, South Scranton, was reported last night after a lengthy illness. He leaves wife Catherine and children Kate Morrison Mary Burke Delia Devanney and John Devanney of Carbondale, with Scranton as his home for about forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devanney
Kate Morrison
Michael Morrison
John Devanney
Devanney
River Street
South
Scranton
Catherine Devanney
This City
Mary Burke
Delia Devanney
Carbondale
Musicians Return From Virginia Summer Resort Tour
George Ackerman and Waal- Ince Histed cornets and clarionet players, respectively, return from Virginia where they spent the summer with a large mountain resort orchestra led by Prof. Ernest Thiele of Scranton. The outing proved profitable and enjoyable. Prof. Will Lynott, conducting an orchestra at a nearby hotel, will be away for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ackerman
Cornet
Waal- Ince Histed
Clarionet
Virginia
Ernest Thiele
Scranton
Will Lynott
Retired Scranton official travels by wagon home from Starlight
Colonel F L Hitchcock former director of public safety of Scranton spent weeks in Starlight Wayne county with Mrs Hitchcock. They were registered at the Harrison Hotel. He traveled homeward by wagon to recuperate after a frail health period since spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hitchcock
Scranton
Starlight
Wayne County
Former Carbondale journalist returns home to Libor Day
Matthew J. Murphy, once a noted Carbon dale newspaper worker, was warmly welcomed by former colleagues this week. He has returned to Bayonne New Jersey Herald and resumed his duties, meeting the success he deserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Murphy
Carbondale
Mr. Murphy
Bayonne
Bauer Leads Mozart Orchestra at Grind Theatre Launch
Prof. Robert J. Bauer of Bauers orchestra Scranton directed the musical program at the Grind theatre opening Monday night in the absence of Prof. W A Lynott who is professionally engaged in Virginia. Bauer received an ovation in the leader's chair as lights rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lynott
Mozart Orchestra
Virginia
Robert J. Bauer
Bauer
Scranton
Hockenberry Joins LeGrand Public School as Principal
Myron Hockenberry son of Prof H J Hockenberry arrived in Carbondale yesterday then heads to LeGrand Oregon to assume the principalship of a public school. He is a Dickinson College graduate and well equipped for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Hockenberry
H. J. Hockenberry
Carbondale
LeGrand
Oregon
Hockenberry
Dickinson College
Knights Groups Rally at Carbondale Lodge Assembly
Carbondale lodge activities feature Knights of Pythias Catholic Knights Pioneer castle and Knights of the Mystic Chain with Ladies Auxiliary and Rallywoad Engineers holding an afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pather Carew Branch
Catholic Knights
Pioneer Castle
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rallywoad Engineers
Cartoons Portray Coal Operators Standing Upon Their Dig
In The Philadelphia Inquirer a series of cartoons depicts coal operators as standing atop a mound of coal. The drawings critique the industry and its management practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
miners seek arbitration over union control of labor
The passage notes miners asking for arbitration while companies claim nothing to arbitrate. Companies say grievances will be heard when workers return, but no workers are employed to engage. They insist on managing their own business and reject union dictation over labor terms.
Swiped Pocketbook Leads to Labor Day Jail Time
Martin Lynch of Gordon Avenue is jailed on a swiping charge after a Labor Day incident with Patrick F. Mannion. Mannion placed money in his pocketbook before Lynch grabbed the pouch and fled in a carriage. Alderman Fred Thomas issued a warrant. Lynch admitted guilt amid the jail statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lynch
Gordon Avenue
Sons of Tail
Lynch
Patrick F. Mannion
Mannion
Fred Thomas
Finnegan Named School Janitor Amid Deadlock
Patrick Finnegan was appointed janitor of No 3 school by President Kerwin after a deadlocked meeting failed to elect. The vacancy followed Henry Kennedy's resignation, with Bryan O Byrne also seeking the post and Finnegan starting work yesterday awaiting a possible breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Patrick Finnegan
No. 3
Kerwin
Finnegan
Bryan O'Byrne
Henry Kennedy
Out-of-town guests attend Brokers' dance event
Guests from Scranton Wilkes-Barre Dunmore and New York attended the Brokers' dance on Monday night. Among the visitors were Winnie Walsh Pitts ton Emma Ayers Elizabeth Ayers Mabel Speicher Annie Gilhooly Blanche O Keefe Ethel Osterhaus Margaret Gallena Lizzie O Hara Marie Grier Dickson City Eugene Tropp Frank Reap Anthony McDonald and James Canell from Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Walsh
Pittston
Emma
Elizabeth Ayers
Mabel Speicher
Scranton
Annie Giilhooly
Avoca
Blanche O'Keefe
Wilkes-Barre
Ethel Osterhaus
New York City
Margaret Gallena
Dunmore
Lizzie O'Hara
Marie Grier
Dickson City
Eugene Tropp
Frank Reap
Anthony McDonald
James Canell
Plymouth
Vacation Pause At Carbondale Telephone Exchange
Miss Nettie Burdick, an operator at the Carbondale telephone exchange, began her vacation on Monday. Miss Lou Phillips has returned to duty at the switchboard after a vacation spent in Scranton.
Social notes from Pittston and area residents
Miss Lizzie O Malley of Pittston visits kin in the city. Will J Byrne of New York stays at his former home. Mr. and Mrs. George J Benton and Miss Mildred Tyler return from New York trip. Mrs. Robert Holland of Dundaff visits daughter Mrs M J Perry on Maple avenue. Miss Gabriella Coleman returns home after visits in Scranton and Pittston. Miss Hannah Tighe, a nurse in Baltimore, spends six weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Schonmaker of Lopez travel with son Robert to Parksville, N Y. Mrs. James Boyle, formerly of Simpson, bids farewell before moving to Wilkes-Barre. Mr. O Boyle was a former mine foreman at Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie O'Malley
Pittston
Will J. Byrne
New York City
George J. Benton
Mildred Tyler
Robert Holland
Dundaff
M. J. Perry
Maple Avenue
Gabriella Coleman
West Side
Scranton
Hannah Tighe
Baltimore
Mid
William Schonmaker
Lopez
Sullivan County
Robert
Parksville
N.Y
James Boyle
Simpson
Wilkes-Barre
O'Boyle
Local Social Notes From Olyphant Town
Misses Alice Patten May Mc Nichol spent Monday at Green Ridge. Miss Grace Stackhouse guest of Mrs J Matthews for a few days. Miss Mary J McHale returned from Summerfield. Miss Jennie Thomas back from Poco no mountains. Mrs Letitia Reese improved after illness. Local groups meet today at 2 p.m. Miss Jennie Ward leaves for West Chester Normal School for a three year course. Miss Mary J Davis visiting Pittston. Mr and Mrs FL Williams and children returned from Pittston Wilkes-Barre trip. Evan D Edmunds visiting John L Davis in Susquehanna Street. Miss Mary Duffy returns to Wilkes-Barre. Browns vs Green Ridge Amateurs on home grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Patten
May McNichol
Green Ridge
Grace Stackhouse
J. Matthews
Mary J. McHale
Summerfield
Jennie Thomas
Pocono Mountains
Letitia Reese
Hill Street
Jennie Ward
West Chester Normal School
Mary J. Davis
Lackawanna Street
Pittston
FL. Williams
Wilkes-Barre
Evan D. Edmunds
Nanticoke
John L. Davis
Asa Franklin
Fred
Ashley
Mapel
Joseph J
Auburn
W. J. Broad
Wellsbridge
N. Y
Grace Evans
Plymouth
Ruth and
Grace Hughes
North Malin Street
Horace Frear
Main Street
Niagara
E. W. Squire
Frances
Scranton
John BE. Williams
Harvey's Lake
Edna Brundage
Lake Winola
GL. A. Arnold
A. Arnold
Mabel Edwards
Blakely
West Cheater Normal School
Morris Hughes
Harvard
Women's Christ In Temperance Union
Stephens
Batsmashers
North Taylor
Lincoln Heights
Evans
Glynn
Lily Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
E. M. Barnes
Standard Electric Company
Barnes
Taylor Reds
Taylor
Archhbald
United Mine Workers
John Scrivers
Storrs Street
Hyde Park
Sarah Jones
West Scranton
Ligazie Evans
Liggie Powell
Robert
Cholera Morbus Remedy Promised For Sudden Attacks
Mrs. B. E. Delano of Durant Michigan reports severe cholera morbus attacks. She has kept Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand and says it gives quick relief, having used two bottles over four years. The ad urges keeping it ready for instant use and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Delano
Durant
Mich
Chamberlain
Comfort to Mothers by Mrs Haskins endorses Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs J H Haskins of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing her childbirth ordeal. She says the remedy kept her strong and healthy after birth and that annual spring and fall use maintains wellbeing. The notice notes a $6000 forfeit if testimonial is not genuine and invites readers to write for free counsel at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Preawaw
Lydia FE. Pinkham
J. J. Haskess
Lydia E. Pinkam
Lydia E.pinkham
Browns Poised to Meet Top County Clubs after Summer Absences
The Browns reassembled this afternoon with many players back from summer holdouts and now stand ready to face any first class clubs in the county. Knights of Malta to Install officers tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Malta
Jermyn and Mayfield Local Figures Face Court Actions
Robert Kelly a local celebrity was arrested for assault and held to appear in court with James Doud as bondsman. Edmunds spawned warrants for Kelly over threats and for Doud over perjury. Edmunds also had Kelly arrested on four charges. Several local residents moved about with travels and visits to Scranton, Ithaca, Atlantic City, Montana, and Saratoga during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kelly
Willian
Edmunds
Mayfield
Kelly
Squire Keifer
Hall
James Doud
Edmuunds
Doud
Prof. Barrett
Teachers’ Institute
Scranton
Thomas Joplin
Ithica
Mrs. Hall
Hancock
N. Y
Jermyn
John McCarthy
Atlantic City
Burton Mallory
East Branch
Elijah Stephens
Charlie Bennett
Montana
Frank Pendred
Carbondale High School
Claud Stocker
Saratoga
Peckville Community Notes and Social Roundup
Local residents report visits and returns from trips including Asa Franklin and family from Ashley and Stanley Evans departing for Johnstown. Social activities include a farewell party, games, and refreshments at Grassy avenue. The Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at Mrs Stephens’ home Wednesday evening.
Local Notes From Moscow and Nearby Towns
MOSCOW reports the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will plan for Nay Aug Park today. Galge Dalrymple of New York returns after visiting his uncle H L Galge. The graded school opens Monday September 6. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson of Scranton visit Dr T W Wilson. Misses Donzella Ella Lumley and Mary Yeager of Beranton stay with friends. Mrs Edward Van Brunt is ill. Miss Valeria Wilbur visiting relatives in New York. Miss Davenport of Taylor visits Miss Mamie Bortree. Mr Starkey buys the Weed property. Thomas Johns and family of Daleville move into J N Bennett’s house on Spring Garden Street. Frank Cameroi of Brooklyn visits over Sunday. Mrs Roland Thomas and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Nay Aug Park
Galge Dalrymple
New York
H. L. Galge
Arthur Wilson
Scranton
T. W. Wilson
Suny
Donzella
Ella Lumeley
Mary Yeager
Beratton
Epworth League Plans Friday Literary Evening
Mattle of Scranton visited Dr and Mrs Wilson on Monday. Mrs Peters and Grace Hoboken left Hotel Dixon for Blakley. Mr and Mrs John Clouse returned from Monroe county. Mr Davis Massachusetts visits Pauline Megargle. Mrs George Rogers Mill City visits daughter Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattle
Scranton
Batsmashers defeat Lincoln Heights in 15 to 6 game
The Batsmashers of North Taylor beat Lincoln Heights on the school house grounds yesterday afternoon by 15 to 6 with Evans and Glynn as the battery. A return game is planned soon.
Infant Dies After One Day Infirmary
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs DeWitt Staunton died Monday morning after an illness of one day Services will be held at the home this morning Interment at Marey cemetery Mrs Frassoni of Philadelphia a former resident visits Mr James A Hand River street Mrs Alfred Smith recovering from illness John Brodhead suffers rheumatism Borough schools reopened yesterday Miss Mamie Jones a well known young lady lies injured or ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Staunton
Marey Cemetery
Frassoni
Philadelphia
James A. Hand
River Street
Alfred Smith
John Brodhead
Mamie Jones
Local Notes From Spring Brook and Moscow Visitors
At the home of her brother in Spring Brook Charles Robertson returns from Lake Cures William Hinds of Moscow was in town Monday as a caller and visitor in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Brook
Charles Robertson
Lake Cures
Williamt Hinds
Moscow
Global locomotive exports and trade figures rise in Porto Rico data
Over the past decade Baldwin Rogers and American locomotive makers shipped engines abroad to Japan England Canada Mexico South America and more. Porto Rico shows growing exports while U S imports rise by about one percent. coffee and sugar dominate foreign exports though sugar per capita implications are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Japan
Ba Cini
Aly
Dapin
Enghind
Rusabe
Mexico
South America
Porto Rico
der Glawernorm Phat
United States
Daland
Dhore
Porto Mico
Manufacturing growth and output soar over twenty years
Twenty years ago there were 690 plants, now 600. Wages rose from 4.0 million to 7.05 million, output from 4.009 billion to over 15.0 billion. Coal, petroleum, pig iron, steel and copper outputs surged manyfold, while wool cotton and corn rose modestly.
Four-Year College Not Always Needed for Success
Professor Trenry Van Dyke argues that a two-year or special course can equip a student for certain trades, allowing work while studying. He cites a Princeton student and a young reporter who chose shorter study paths to enter higher paying professions sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie
Princeton
le Dma
New York Daily
Tie
Wwe
Flo
Wes
Bryan Tells This Story Himself
In a Western town Bryan recounts an anecdote about a barber who shaved him after a presidential campaign bid. A local barber earned a silver dollar for the service, but later word spread that the barber had overcharged by up to five dollars for shaving a dead man, causing municipal legal questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elory
Nashvville
William Jennings Bryan
Hhawelt
Ant
Mr. Bryan
Wnion
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News’ of
Proctor’s
Tt Ia
MR. Collins
Hitchcock
Prof. Bauer
Brokers
Olyphant
Mra
J. H. Haskins
Chicago
Chicago Arcade Cln Wic
Jermyn and Mayfield
Peckville
Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping
College
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Pata
Euipiltia
Owls
Bette Shipping
Faedlidhes
Maat
Feandon
Thu
Botween
Mulle
Jane New Yort
Couadenahie
Tatte Philppines
Tiret
Bende
United Sater
Chernchoeng
England
Cherming
Sisoma
United States Treasury
Haa
United State
United Sater Bag
Werlth
Trenry van Dyke
Bryan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!