Postmistress Hollister Resigns Mt Carmel Burgh Office
The Mt Carmel Burgh postmaster Miss Jane Hollis Hollister submitted her formal resignation to the Postmaster General effective January 1 1900. Hollister served since February 1894 and was praised for courteous, diligent service and careful selection of assistants, with regrets at her departure and hopes for a successor who serves the community as she did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane F. .Hollis
Mt. Carmel Burgh
Sal
Hollister
Ha Ati
Jane
Gottithidston Hs
Senate
Pension Plan Affects Five Rail Systems in Region
Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad announced a pension plan for officers and employees effective January 1 1900. Eligible workers must be 70 or older or 65 to 69 with 10 plus years of service and in good health. Pensions are capped collectively at 300000 dollars annually across the five railways and ferry company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Pension Plan
Pennsylvania, Northern Canal
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Local Farming Couple wed in Our Lady ceremony
Peter Wagner and Miss Sallie Avis were married by Rev Mell Ese on Monday evening at the Church Our Lady parsonage. Farm friends of the contracting parties wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wagner
Miss Sallieavis
Mellese
Our Lady Parsonage
State Junior Order Council to Reconvene in Scranton
The State Council of the Junior Order of United America will reconvene its adjourned session in Scranton next month. The sole business will be accepting members who agree to abide by the National Judiciary Committee decision and pay a 15 cent per capita tax, and elect one representative to the National Council. About two thirds of councils in the state are ready to pay the tax, with others expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State ‘Council of the
Order of United America’ Mechan‘ic
Scrantch
National Judiciary
Committee
National Council
State Council
Amusements in Mt Channel Artel Quartette Night
The Y M C A hosted a Mt Channel gathering featuring the Artel Quartette on Monday night. The Fruits of His Folly play will be staged at the opera house December 27 with proceeds for the Church of Our Lady. Local youths, aided by out of town specialists, produced a strong, well received show to benefit the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Mt. Channel
Artel
Urata
Church of Our Lady
Steedas
Reading's Wage Scale Change Reaches Division
The Reading's new wage scale, effective December 1, extends to this division. Details are not yet public but rumors say overtime pay may rise by 13 to 17 cents per hour for freight and coal train workers. Clerks and other department staff are also rumored to receive raises, with Janu ary paychecks expected for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Dice
Tamaqua
Miss Annie Penman Visits Shamo Kin on Sunday
Miss Annie Penman a Shamo kin visitor on Sunday. Rev Jackabowski pastor of St Josephs Polish Church was a Shen andoahh visitor on Monday. Jacob Hoover and wife of the Avenue were at Pottsville over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Penman
Jackabowski
St. Joseph’s
Jacob Hoover
The
Avenue
Pottsville
Officers elected by Camp 281 P O S of A
The camp 281 P O S of A elected officers for the coming term. Past Pres. Rev A P Stover. Pres. William C Swavely. Vice Pres. William Harding. M of I H S Kehler. Treasurer T T Merwine. Secretary F A Smith. Conductor Charles Messner. Inspector Walter Weist. Outer Guard J W Klinger. Trustee J W Morrison. Installation set for January 1900.
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P.O. S. of
A. P. Stover
William C. Swavely
William Harding
H. S. Kehler
T. T. Merwine
F. A. Smith
Charles Messner
Walter Weist
J. W. Klinger
J. W. Morrison
John Skeath Returns From Montana Expedition
John Skeath, who led about 40 men from the local coal regions to Montana, returned to Mahanoy City Saturday evening. He reports favorable conditions in the West, says Schuylkill county men are adapting well and prospering, and notes wages remain as advertised with no complaints from workers yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skeath
Montana
Mahanoy City
Far West
Schulykill County
Train Fares and Sale Dates Noted for Mt Cahmel to Niagara
Tickets priced 8.27 for Mt Cahmel to Niagara Falls and return via Lehigh Valley go on sale December 24 and 28. Return valid through December 26 on train No 8, and honored on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Check with Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Cahmel
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Doctor Bucher Returns to Boston From Alliance Visit
Dr. W. H. Bucher a naval surgeon who lived in town before the Spanish American War has been visiting and returns today to Boston where the U S training ship Alliance is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bucher
U. S
Alliance
Boston
Harris Succeeds Strickland as Choir Leader
Prof. Strickland resigns from the Church of Our Lady Choir leadership effective the day after Christmas. Prof. William Harris, noted musician, is appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland
Church of Our Lady Choir
William Harris
Alumni Banquet Moves to Chic Smiths Hall
At a large High School Alumni Association meeting, plans for a Commercial on the 28th banquet were revoked and replaced with an amusement feature by holding the event in Chic Smiths Hall at Fourth and Oak streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Smith's Hall
Fourth and
Oak Streets
Fire at Brunswick Hotel Back Lot Quick Knocked Down
A small blaze broke out Monday afternoon in a rear table area behind the Brunswick Hotel. The Anthracite Fire Company arrived within minutes and, aided by proprietor Kraftshack with a garden hose, confined the damage to a light extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atable
Brunswick Hotel
Kraftshack
Fair Opens With Big Attendance at Anthracite Fire Company
The Anthracite Fire Company opened its annual holiday fair in its big house on Saturday evening with a large paying attendance. The boys arranged extensive features and the event was a generous success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anthracite Fire Company
Shamokin Plans First Class Hotel at Liberty and Independence
Andrew Robertson, prominent coal operator, has engaged architects to remodel the three story Liberty and Independence streets block into a first class hotel with modern improvements. Work is expected to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Andrew Robertson
Liberty
Independence Streets
Alex Law Leaves Town For Plymouth Pa Move
Alex Law former superintendent of the Girard colliery departs to Plymouth Pennsylvania to take a position at a major regional colliery and relocate his household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Law
Girard
Plymouth Pa
A New Clerk Joins New York Racket Store
Miss Marie Collier of Centralia is added to the clerical staff of the New York Racket Store. She will take over duties from Miss Eliza Davis when she retires on Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Collier
Centralia
New York
Miss Collier
Eliza Davis
Centralia News Highlights Health, Drama, and Holiday Schedule
Dr J M Gwinner recovers from rheumatism and may walk soon. Health Board reports Centralia free of contagious diseases with only one scarlet fever case on the outskirts, isolated. St Ignatius Dramatic Troupe presented Brigo Bragh to a large audience, with clear performances by Kate Foy Lizzie Grant Margeie Curry and others. Henry Miller at Centralia colliery ill at home. Public schools close for Xmas on Fri Dec 22 and reopen Tue Jan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board of
Centralia
Pennsylvania
Health Board
St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius Tall
Kate Foy
Lizzie Grant
Margeie Curry
John Clark
Thomas J. McDonnell
Patrick Tighe
Patrick Quigley
Thomas Quigley
Anthony Conway
Henry Miller
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Holeister
Wagner
Davis
Rimball, Hinze and
Whitney
Kimball
BJ Fond
E. Cc. Miller
South Maple St
Mount Carmel, PA
Royal Baking Powder CO
Junior Mechanics
State ‘Council
Scranton
Ariel
A. Elect
DR. Bucher
Harris
Santa Claus Headquarters
Oak Street
Arrow
Iee Goldschmidt
North Oak Street
Centralia News
J. M. Gwinner
Centralia Borough
Conyngham Township
Ike Goldachmidt
Ayer
Golf Capes
Underskirts
Kalamazoo
North Oaktreet
Leader’ & Son
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Culverwar
Albert Norstedt
China
Lord’s NoveLty StoRe
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