Scranton News Mix of Politics and Local Events
Local political notes in Lackawanna county mention Republican primaries on Wednesday. Scranton reports two smallpox deaths, Mary Madden and James Smith, with Carbondale seeing four cases in fair condition. Montrose bank deposits reach 55000 after opening month. Elmira Telegram appoints Thomas Barrett as Scranton region representative. A Scranton resident Philip Pfeifer found dead in bed, authorities say he had been dead hours. Scranton council investigates bribery charges as hearings begin. Readings Co. may abandon Mahanoy plane, coal hoisting in Shenandoah valley is cited. Joseph D. Lewis of Scranton named chief of division of manufactures, census service since 1890. Stroudsburg Normal commencement week begins with Judge Hortace Hoydt delivering the address. A new recitation hall to be dedicated Wednesday. Medical ad notes underline digestive cures and stomach health offerings from local vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Mary Madden
James Smith
Carbondale
Farmers’ National Bank
Montrose
Thomas Barrett
Elmira ‘Telegram
Hazleton
Philip Pfeifer
South Scranton
Scranton Select Council
Schuylkill County
Reading Co
Mahanoy
Shenandoah
Toseph D. Lewis
Sigtes
Division of Manufactures
Lewis
Hort ‘Ace. Hoydt
Lehighton, Pa
Get Rich Quick Kidney Cures Warned as Harmful
Public warnings about liquid kidney remedies containing alcohol. Advertisements push Kidney-Wort Tablets as a safer alternative, claiming cures for kidney disease, backache, and urinary symptoms. Letters from users praise the product but caution about alcohol and unsafe claims.
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Boston St
Lynn
Mass
Local Society Notes and Upcoming Events Amid Small Town News
Mrs Frank snales spends weeks at Carverton while Mrs James Hardy of Wilkesbarre visited locally. Dr Baker and family visited relatives in Wyoming yesterday. A regular L C B A meeting is planned for Wednesday evening. Miss Marey of Washington DC visits cousin Mrs John Gilvey. Rev George Stopper attends priests retreat at Glen Summit this week. Mrs John Stephenson and Mrs WH ym Mainwaring were Scranton visitors. Ladies Aid Society of ME Jenarch will meet all day Wednesday. School Director A J Murphy visited his mother in Scranton yesterday. Interesting Children Day exercises held at Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Ira and Elizabeth Taylor and Mrs Metcalf of Sturmerville were guests of Robert Metcalf’s family yesterday. Mrs J D Smith of Dorranceton and daughter Mrs William Wright visited Mrs Houser yesterday. Harry R Gregory and Miss Lizzie Lard of this place to be married Wednesday at 6 at P M parsonage in Hudson. By Rev Paul A Serius at DeWitt & Co the genuine Witch Hazel Salve is made. DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve heals various skin ailments and is sold by Thos J Fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snales
Carverton
James Hardy
Wilkesbarre
Glen Summit
John Stephenson
Whym Mainwaring
Scranton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jenarch
A. J. Murphy
Ira
Elizabeth ‘Taylor
Metcalf
Sturmerville
Robert Metcalf
J.D. Smith
Dorranceton
Jana
William Wright
Edinboro
Houser
Harry R. Gregory
Thos. J Fate
Wilkesbarre News Chronicle of Local Deaths and Events
Local notices report deaths from train accident in Pittabure and injuries in Mercy Hospital. obituaries for Mrs Hannah Ruddy and Joseph Burts list families and locations. Reports mention Rev W D Johnson planning a European trip, National Board Member John Fat Jon improving at home, and a 95 year old Arthur O'Donnell killed by a train. Also notes on priests retreat in Scranton diocese, a university attendance, and parish priest ordinations planned at St Marys R C C Wilkesbarre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Wilkerbarre
Arthur O'Donnell
Daniel O'Donnell
Jeanervile
Pittabure
Scranton
Glen ‘Ives
Wilkesberre
National Board
John Fat Jon
The
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
W. D. Johnson
Calvary Episcopal Church
Hlawif
Europe
Joseph Burts
Ashley
Mimi
Ohto
Woodward
Hannah Ruddy
University of Pennayivene
Avenue County
Sarah Ford
Geo. Tar
Wyoming Conference
Larkav
Dar
Huntington Township
Wes
St.Mary's R CC
Hoban
Thomas J. McGourty
Patrick Ga
Freeland and Pleasant Mount ordination and local trials noted
The Wilkesbarre News outlines ordination in St Baye and reports on a miners strike trial ending in not guilty. It notes a Wilkes Barre death of a 14 year old night watchman with a notable military past. Also advertised are health cures and Lifesize portraits at Madden's Studio and Burdock Blood Bitters for stomach regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Gattney
Freeland
Paul Noll
Pleasant ‘Mount
Wayne County
St. Baye
Wilkesbarre
Itm
Fower
Conor
Peter Chul
Smith
James Cool
New Court House
Clatnoits
John J. McDermott
Dickson Works
Thos. J. Yates
Madden's
Stualo
Nickel Plate Road
Madden
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Iain Chan Bonk
TE Mheed
Notion
Terwilliger, Prop'r
Pittston, Pa
Ime
MacDougall
W. L. McDougall
A. J. Barber & Co
Broad St
Troxell Block
Surane
A.J. Barber & Co
Eclipse Shoe Parlor
Aana Awn Amaaa
Folfill
Oxford
HH. G. Weeks & CO
Miners’ Bank Building
Pittston
Brasnos
Clothes Bross
Baby Gaon
Gompertz & Co Co
Main St
Equitable
Orrow
Thos
Yates
Saat
J.B. Patterson
Aia
Refrigerators
de. Welsh
N. Main
J. K. Patterson & Co
Petingli
Charles Forr
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Cempseytown
W. C. Price
J. H. Houck
C. D. Stroh
West Pittston
Duryer
United States
Mexico
Regular Army
Wyoms
Continental Army
Third National Bank
Wyong Ave
Barxmann Mart
Gilroy & Tigue
Norfolk
Uoumers and Furnishers
Siliee
Nottingham
Rmstrongs
Columbia
Boston
Armstrong & Co
Main Street
Conant
Cei
Gina
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