Chief of Police Howell attacked. Simonson trio jailed
A brutal assault occurred near Spruce and Montgomery streets when Chief James Howell confronted a disturbance at John Simonson's residence. Howell was struck from behind, rendering him unconscious, then fired his revolver to fend off attackers. Simonson and Tom Simonson were arrested and held for hearings. Howell was hospitalized with head and facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howell
Nan
John” Simon
Spruce Street
Montgomery
Howell
Ithout
Maple Street
Montgomery Street
Ater
Billy
Famelen
Jenkins
Po Heemen Schoonover
Evans
Jepson
Darrow
Rover
Simonson
John
Tom
Torough
Squire Ehret
Jooin Simonson
Tnt
Tom Fama Tike
Atall
William Darrow
Howell Inableo
Sakery
Hitchner
Joseph Hitchner
Jennie M. Hitchner
National Biscuit Co
Hitehn
Offaia
Man
Bakry
No Money Is Wanted Woman Promises Cure
An advertisement claims that palm vine and Por a tilted time with JH Houck’s Sanalive offer a cure for fall of the womb and menstrual issues. It asserts a combined treatment is available at a nominal price of 80e and promises no money is needed upfront.
General News Notes From Carbondale Area
Numerous brief items list visits and returns of local residents including Mathilde Drake in Waverly Pa and Mrs Leipfert in Wilkes-Barre. Students Tay Hubler and Joseph Crane return from Dickinson College and Princeton University for summer. Upcoming events include a Lawn Fete June 16 17 18 and a Pin de Siecle Club gathering at Roy Dershimer’s home. A baby boy is born to Mr and Mrs William Davies of Pall Delphi with Davies remembered as a native of West Pittston.
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Mathilde Drake
Waverly
Leipfert
Parke Street
Wilkesbarre
Tay Hubler
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Charles Law
Montrose
Galtaha A. Grow
Austin Griman
Philadelphia Avenue
Avait
New York State
Roy Dershimer
Wyoming Avenue
Jean ‘Wilson
North Street
Endary Kelley
Cloomshir State Normal School
Willian‘. Morgan
West Pitaton
Mise Abia Holiend
Bristol
Ugland
Carbondale
Hom
Morgan
Deen
Lehigh Valley
Ommon
William @” Davies
Palldelphi
Davies
West Pitiaton
Local Social News From West Pittston And Surrounds
Families on Philadelphia and Maple streets share wedding trip updates and new homes. Bucknell graduate Ida Luchsinger earns magna cum laude as part of a 58 member class and June 24 commencement. Laurel Joy ride for 20 West Pittston residents honors Mason McCabe. Co M lawn festival electric setup includes a central pole and wired lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dayies
Philadelphia Avenue
Ie Joasie
Hepler
Ferenda
Scranton
Nathan Anthony
New York State
Maple Street
Wilkesbarre
Knights of Malta
Harvey’s Lake
West Pittston
Co. M
Sharp Seeley
Wiren
Nervous Headache Breeds Insanity
A historical ad describes nervous headaches ruining daily life and provoking fear. It claims Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills cure headaches and build a strong, sturdy condition rather than merely masking symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Local transit changes and community notices at Grenadines scene
Community announcements detail schedule changes for streetcar departures on Ex ter street with arrivals shifted to 3 pm daily, plus revised morning times. A round of sewing at Ferne Avenue Baptist Church, refreshments served after 2 pm, and cordial invitations extended. Local market ads promise fresh vegetables daily and Friday fish at Stanton's Market on Luzerne Avenue, with new rubber tired cab service and Damon’s Livery offered by Patterson & C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Avenue Baptist Church
Exter Street
Tim Ot
Necesary Becauieo
Stanton's Market
Luzerne Ave
Damon
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Kasper’s
Neren St
Natn
Bert
Farrer
Peck & Roberts
Just
Bevan
C.g. Lewis
Grocer
Luzerne Avenue
M. Hatfield
Mencuanr
Sharp & Seeley
Frank H
Antrim
Anchore Line
West Side News
Imonson
Hitehner
Jennie M. Hitehner
Russell
Cellaten Lant
Episcopal Church
Wilford H. Marks
Mine Bertha . Russell
F. J. PL Harrington
Mra. Blandip
Draaniso
Warly
John Hen ‘Hall
Salem Street
New York
Washington Street
Marks
Trinity Church
Emaine
Edward Miller
John Reilly
Wottlock
Reilly
Fred. Anthony
Eld
Barrit
Om Lazerne
Boward Miler
Ofellock
Hamtown Comery
General News
Keebler-Weyl | Raking Co
B. Oppenheimer
Pittston, PA
Brown & CO
Naim
Blabon
Ladies
Kimonas
Pia
Gandie
Batistes
Price New Sea Yard
Grenadines
Price
Patterson & C
Schussler
Oxfords For
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