Marriage of James Russell and Miss Clara YV. River
James Russell a well known Upper Pittston merchant marries Miss Clara YV River of Upper Pittston at St Marys Church in a ceremony led by Rev John Greve. A cousin served as groomsman and a niece as bridesmaid. The couple depart for a wedding tour to Massachusetts and eastern states before settling back at the Russell home. Witnesses include Miss Mary Russell of New York and Miss Bila Hennigan of New London Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell
Upper Pittston
Clara YV. River
St. Mary's
Churen
John Greve
Clarence Knowles
Katherine McDermott
Wikesbarre
Dres
Russell
Massachusetts
Carnival at Glen Promises Grandeur and Fireworks Display
Rocky Glen plans a Friday night carnival with fireworks led by KR J Williams and a dramatic display featuring miniature fagogards and volunteer riders. The new dancing hall in the Swiss chalet will open along the lake shore, with an orchestra and a 40 member Lawrence military band performing on a lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Glen
KR. J. Williams
Bis
Lawrence Military Band
Nak
Married in California Frank Fields wed Gertrude Fisher
Frank Fields formerly of this city now of Los Angeles married July 25 in Long Beach to Miss Gertrude Fisher. Rev Dr McIntyre officiated. Fields, a brick contractor with many ties here, will tour California before joining his bride in Los Angeles where he works in paint. The couple plan to reside after a wedding announcement to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fields
Los Angeles
Cal
Gertrude Fisher
Long Beach
McIntyre
Los
Caliifornia
Women and Kidney Trouble Draw Wide Attention
Women and men alike suffer kidney and bladder troubles that affect mind, ambition, beauty, and vigor. Swamp-Root, a patent remedy by Dr Kilmer and Co, is promoted with claims of immediate relief and free sample requests, urging readers to address urinary issues and bedwetting in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullerc
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NW
Sores and Ulcers Healed by Swift’s Specific Cure
An old newspaper notice explains that chronic sores and ulcers stem from polluted blood and inactive systems. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that drives out poisons, relieves inflammation, and promises lasting healing. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta markets the remedy with medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Pennsylvania Railroad Announces Fare Changes and New Mileage Tickets
The Pennsylvania Railroad board approves reduced maximum fares to 2 cents a mile with a long adjustment period, likely starting November 1. On September 1 the railroad will offer 1,000 transferable mileage tickets at 20 dollars valid only east of Pittsburgh and Erie, while existing nontransferable mileage books retain their price and $10 deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
John B. Thayer
New York
Cincinnati
Louisville
Pennsylvania, Railroad Cors
Southern
Washington
Loulaville
Pitts
Burg
Erie
Mnsylvania Ra
Anti Pass Suit Opens Over Rail Pass Abuses
The first state case seeking to annul a common carrier charter for pass violations was heard by Attorney General Hampton L. Carson. Taxpayers League of Reading and Dr. F H Beobst challenged United Traction Co. of Reading for issuing free passes to non employees. Hearing adjourned to Aug. 14 for briefs. case hinges on constitutional limits of pass use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton L. “Arwon
Taxpayers’ League of Reading
F. H. Beobst
United Traction Co
Pany
Carson
Dedication Banquet Planned in Harrisburg for Capitol
Announcement says the dedication banquet for the new Capitol building will be held October 4 at Russell Hall, not the House chamber. The Capitol Dedication Commission, led by Gore Pennypacker, will issue invitations to President Roosevelt and cabinet members, state governors, prominent arts and sciences figures, and Pennsylvania legislators. Seating for 600 guests with Governor Pennypacker presiding as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Capitol
T Russ
House of Representatives
Gore Pennypacker
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Luna Park Highlights Free Act Segments in Scranton
Ila Zula, famed queen of the high wire, headlines this week’s Luna Park fair in Scranton’s fairyland with 70 foot wire evolutions at 3 16 and 9 15 p m daily in the hippodrome. Vela's Royalization band provides music, while other park notices include rental listings for West Pittston area houses and commercial spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Zula
Luna Park
Scranton
Fairyland
Hippodrome
Vela
Jermyn Mines Strike Debates Halted Work Progress
Reports from Old Forge show no new mining activity at Jermyn mines as notices in multiple languages urge employees to report for duty. Unions plan to keep strikers out while the company pledges non retaliation if workers return, banking on wage poverty to push a resolution before week’s end. A separate note from Galveston and Texas items reference safe sea walls and medical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Old Forge
Eles
Hey
Galveston
W. Goodloe
Dutton Street
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
Mayo x Pharmacy
Foo. D._ Stroh
West Pittston
Third Rail Line Work At Wilkes Barre Market Street Offices
Fragmentary OCR details a project near Wilkes Barre Market Street with a ground floor office space and second floor station or depot planned. It mentions tracks laid between Pennsylvania Avenue and another street, a completion target around 1900, and references to local businesses and vendors in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lous
Ponniptrania Avenue
Tinares
Mike Canatticton
Ape
Victor
Zonophone
Bilson
Garrison's
We Furnish You Censuries In The Line Of
A compact note indicating the offer to provide censuries along the line of service or reporting, with emphasis on availability and scope. The fragment suggests a service or cataloging of censuries tied to a particular line or channel.
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First National Bank
Pittston
M. Parke
John A. Law
Sage Capitals
Eee Chas. H. Foster
Joseph L. Cake
Joseph Langford
Baward
Smith
Sam L. Watson
Crane
Wilam L. Watson, James McMillan
James N. Anderson
Our Merchant Tailoring
Rost
Nes
Geo. F. Buss
North N Street
Ng de
Jake Mithay
Atlantic City
Cape May
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Anglesea
Avalon
Philadelphia
Sue
Globe Warehouse
Piston, Pa
Hashenbach
South Main Street
ST. Mary’s
Clara Ve Tee
Glen
California
National Board of Underwriters
N. Main St
William St
Hamm
Constnationalist
Eminence
Mayo's
Geo. D. Stroh
Thompson
Prince Otto Fe
Olga
Cilexpte
Siovan
Anteim
Toledo
Ie Stalr
Ville Consti
Buyers’ Guide
Evans Bros
South Main St
Wilkesbarre
Third National Bank
Wyoming Ave
Scranton, Pa
United States
Consi
Eye
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company
Manchester, N. H
Tony
Burt & Packard
John Burke
Intine
Sitay
C. Morgan's Sons
Wilkesoarre
Nour
Campbell, Rozelle and Webster
Main St
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