SEMI-WEEKLY ITEM Implements Modern Machinery Upgrades
The mechanical department reports a major upgrade with a Chandler & Price job press and two direct connected electric motors from Pagnid Electric Company. Samuel Weary oversaw installation, with Clim and McLane aiding wiring. The plant touts its status as a modern Central Pennsylvania operation capable of handling complex work and inviting interest from motor and machinery investors.
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Ge Chandler & Price
Pagnid
Eleoteie Company
Local Personal Notes Highlight Town Visitors and Residents
Bicks and son Edward are in town a week to manage the family store on North ak street. Harvey Buck and Hebert Buck of Leighton visit while Kroll organizes United Mine Workers in Hazleton. Irvin Hunttzinger, now in Atlantic City, spent days in town. Voris Auten and wife visited Philadelphia. John Kelly, former town boy now in New York, returned to see parents. H R Goldsworthy of Centralia was here yesterday. Nathan Miller, formerly Trem office foreman now in Philadelphia, visited with Rodman of Krackville. Mr and Mrs J B Kauffman hosted Attorney Geo Ryan and family for dinner. Mrs Hugh Wilson, of Butte, Montana, has returned west after a visit.
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Frank Gwisedosky
West Secondtreet
Citiens
Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Irvin Hunttzinger
Own
Atlantic Coast Guide
Amden
N. J
Voris Auten Hsq
Philadelphia
John Kelly
New York
H. R. Goldsworthy
Centralia
Nathan Miller
Miller
Rodmuan
Krackville
J. B. Kauffman
Geo, Ryan
Ewis
Bessie
Mary Ill
Peggie Winters
Kampkin
D. W. Kehler
Pottsville
Hugh Wilson
Butte
Montana
North Carolina Charters Spark Mills Boom in 1809
In 1809 North Carolina saw an unprecedented surge in charter filings for mills with substantial capital behind the ventures. The wave reflects a period of rapid industrial expansion and investor confidence in the state’s milling sector.
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North I Carolina
Hollister Shoe Factory Expands With New Machines
Hollister Shoe Factory adds six machines this week bringing total to fifty two as eleven skilled workers currently run the plant. The steam powered operation reports no losses in eight months and plans to hire more in a few days boosting local payrolls and merchant business.
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Hollister
W. Hi. Hollister
W.J. Gable
The Fruit of His Folly Presented at Local Opera House
Wednesday afternoon and evening the Fruit of His Folly was presented to large audiences in the opera house. Local cast performed with professional ease. Miss Marie Schneider filled in for Miss Fannie Breslin who was ill. The play was a success and raised a neat sum for the Church of Our Lady.
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Fannie Breslin
Marie Schneider
Church of Our Lady
Brakeman Joseph Young Squeezed In Car Coupling Incident
Joseph Young, a Lehigh Valley brakeman, was badly squeezed between engine and car during coupling at Lehighton transfer. He suffered internal injuries with hemorrhages but remained not yet in critical condition. Doctors Williams and Millard attended him at his South Vine street home.
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Joseph Young
Lehigh Valley
Transfer
Lehighton
Camp 116 S O A Elects 1900 Officers
At the regular meeting of Camp 116 P.O. S. of A. the semi annual election of officers was held and the following will conduct the business of the organization for the first half of 1900: Pres James Klinger Vice Pres Elmer Deitrich Master of Forms George Becker Secretary E J Phillips Treasurer F W Magrady Conductor Henry Knapp Inspector Thomas Daubert Guard George Buehler Trustee Arthur Johns Jr.
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P.O. S. of A
James Klinger
Elmer Deitrich
George Becker
Sncretry
E. J. Phillips
F. W. Magrady
Henry Knapp
Thomas Daubert
George Buehler
Arthur Johns Jr
A. C. Hibernians Hold State Convention at Mahanoy City
The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be at Mahanoy City next June with an expected attendance between four and six thousand delegates. Preliminary arrangements are underway for celebrations of the event.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
Mahanoy City
Centralia Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Christmas Cheer
Centralia residents welcome guests Michael Gerriery and Patrick Collins visiting from the Quaker City. Phila college student L. E. Davis returns for holidays. Local theatergoers laud Carmel’s Fruits of His Folly at the G A R opera house. Katie O’Donnell joyfully shows a mahogany Cunningham Co piano, first sold locally, as Miss Tillie Clack recovers from a leg injury. Local students at Oneonta, Lafayette, and Franklin and Marshall return home for Christmas as church school entertainment plans advance.
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L. E. Davis
Phila
Carmel
Katie
John O'Donnell
Teast Avenue
Santa Claus
Cunningham & Co
Philadelphia
Cunningham Co
Azore
Keystone State
Igmenm
United Mine Workers Convention Planned in Shenandoah
The United Mine Workers in the Schuylkill district will hold a convention in Shenandoah on Saturday the 80th. Delegates from all locals in the district will be present and attendance is expected to be large.
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United Mine Workers In America
Schuylkill District
Shenandoah
Foreman Resigns at Girard Colliery
M. M. Snyder, who has served as outside foreman at the Girard colliery, resigned the position on Wednesday after handling duties with notable ability. No successor had been announced at the time.
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M. M. Snyder
Girard
Mecca of morbid curiosity as county hails first hanging
A local notice warns that the Sunbury jail will host the county’s first execution in 33 years. The public viewing is restricted to those with business there, while critics urge respectful handling and urge newspapers to refrain from sensationalizing the event.
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Sunbury
Zerfing
Ife
February election regulations outline filing deadlines
For the February election, the Spring election will be held on February 20. The article lists filing deadlines: nomination certificates with the Secretary of the Commonwealth forty two days before, with County Commissioners twenty eight days before, nomination papers twenty one days before, township and borough officers February 2 for certificates and February 9 for papers, objections twenty one days before to the Secretary and February 8 to county officers, and withdrawals by February 8 for all tickets except township and borough officers.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Carpet firms form price control pact in San Francisco
In San Francisco the retail carpet men organized to regulate prices and curb competition. Five of the largest carpet houses join the new combination to control market behavior and stabilize costs.
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San Francisco
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Bicks
Son Edward
Northak Street
Harvey and
Hebert Buck
Leighton
West Third Ree
Kimball, Hinze and Whitey
Kimball
Eis
Royal Baking Powder CO
Camp 116
A. C. H. Convention
Stial
Centralia News
Messrs
Michael Gerriery
Patrick Collins
Mable Murphy
Warren
Oneonta
N. Y
Smith Murphy
West Centre Street
Tillie Clack
Immmaculate Heart
St. Trunitus Hall
Fvrm
Edward Reese
Park Place
Isnew
Edward
Lafayette College
Howard Fortner
Franklin and Marshall College
Dollie Milliard
Dollie
Ivem
Schuylkill U. M. W. Mass
Foreman
Iee Goldschmidt
North Oak Street
N. B
Crissinger
Aan
Golf Capes
Kalamazoo
Z. Z. Reader & Son
Mt. Carmel, Enna
Albert Norstedt
Lord’s Novelty Store
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