Williams and Ziegler Wed Quietly in Herndon
Max of News reports a secret wedding as Rose Ziegler joins Harry Williams in matrimony. The ceremony occurred quietly two months ago, unpublicized by family and friends, with the bride from Herndon and the groom, Carrigh News associate editor, noted for his writing. Residents extend congratulations.
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Max
Iss Rose Ziegler
Besto
Herndon
Mt. Carmel
Miss Ziegler
Harry Williams
The
Carrigh News
Ourse
Tin [Vem
P. & R. Railway reports surge in anthracite demand
A high P and R Railway official said improvements are underway and demand for anthracite along the line is rising. Furnaces formerly idle are restarting, shifting from bituminous coal to hard coal, with increased shipments to tidewater ports and East Coast cities. Over 1200 cars to Port Richmond were unloaded for Boston and Philadelphia traffic up by about 6000 tons monthly.
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P. & R. Railway
Uzure
Port Richid
Mento Boston
Philadelphia
Spain
Newfoundland
Bethmdover
Teamsters Elect Officers At Town Meeting
Teamsters of the town met at the Anthracite Fire Company on Monday evening and formed an organization. They elected Isavel 8 president, Alonzo Persing secretary, and Henry Yeager treasurer. A new hauling schedule and other business were handled. Another meeting is planned for Friday evening.
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Sof
Isavel
Alonzo Persing Tary
Henry
Mt Carmel Township Institute Holds December Session
Mt Carmel Township teachers met in Locust Gap school on December 9 1899 with all eighteen present. Miss Mary O Connor spoke on geography teaching followed by penmanship by William J Weldon and a Poe verse grammar lesson led by W H Bradley. Next meeting slated for January 18 1900.
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Mt. Carmel Township
Locust Gap
Institute
Mary O’connor
W.H. Bradley
William J. Weldon
William H. Bradley
Edgar Allan Poe
Ella A. Driscoll
Bridget Gallagher
M. J. Melody
Ariel Quartet to Perform in YMCA Course Night
The Ariel Quartet, hailed as the finest Ladies Quartet in the country, headlines the YMCA course next Monday. Miss Abbott plays violin, Miss Woodhull reads, and Karl German a magician assists. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 8 am, with course seats $1 and reserve seats 10 or 20 cents extra, single admission 75 cents.
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Ariel’s
Miss Abbott
Miss Woodhull
Karl Germain
Samuel’s
Regular Monthly Initiation at Camp 231 P O A
Camp 231 P 0 8 of A holds its monthly initiation next Monday evening with several strong candidates reported. A fine literary program will accompany the initiatory ceremonies. All brothers nearby are urged to attend, especially the Degree team.
Constipation Cure Ad Promises Lasting Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for lasting constipation relief. It notes a money back guarantee if the product fails and mentions druggists offer refunds.
Locust Gap Notes include forays of town youths and social visits
Locust Gap column reports two local youths Toni and Andy hunting with two dogs, some dogs returning home in shame, and others missing after a day in the woods. It notes residents Bridget Burke visiting Springfield, Edward Noble’s return from Cleveland, John McDonnell’s wagon accident, Doyle visiting, Dr. Langton’s illness, trolley talks between Locust Gap and Shamokin Mt Carmel, and a wry remark about winter spoiling a song.
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Toni
Andy
Helfenstein
Bridget Burke
Locust Gap
Mt. Carmel Township
Frederick Haile
Springfield
Shamokin
Edward Noble
Cleveland
Ohio
John Noble
Noble
Forest City
John McDonnell
Mr. McDonnell
Wm. J. Doyle
Excelsior
Joseph P. Whalen
Monitor
Hamilton
Peter A. McDonnell
Mt. Carmel
Memorial Services for Washington Death Centenary
Burnside Post No 92 G A R will observe the one hundredth anniversary of George Washington's death with memorial services in the opera house. Rev Cooper of the Primitive Methodist church will deliver the sermon and the event is expected to attract a large attendance. John Jefferson, adjutant, promotes the occasion and has invited school teachers and pupils above fifth grade to attend.
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George Washington
Burnside Post No
Opera House
Cooper
Primitive Methodist Church
John Jefferson
U M W Convention District No 9 Agenda Shenandoah
United Mine Workers District No 9 will convene in Shenandoah on December 80 by order of President John Fahey and the Executive Board. The meeting aims to unite the unions and strengthen worker solidarity with important matters to be discussed and a large turnout expected.
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United Mine Workers
Shenandoah
John Fahey
Miss Irene Swope Visits Lock Haven Guests
Miss Irene Swope of Lock Haven visits with A. A. Miller and wife at the National Hotel for a few days. Rev. J. F. Looney, formerly of town now of Renova, visits friends in town.
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Irene Swope
Lock Haven
A. A. Miller
National Hotel
J. F. Looney
Town
Renova
Change of Ads Announces Local Shoppers
Change of ads notice lists Will H. Pensyl stationer H A Soper jeweler and optician Jordan Co offering a full line of spectacles and eye glasses to area customers.
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Will H. Pensyl
H. A. Soper
Freweler and
Optician
Jordan & Co
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Kimball
Piattos and Organs
E. Co. Miller
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Maple St
Mount Carmel, PA
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
MT. Carmel Township Institute
Ariel Quartet
Goldschi DT Clothier
North Oak Street
Morrow
Washington
U. M. W. Convention
Golf Capes
C.C
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Albert Norsted
China
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