Scattered News From Berks and Surrounding Areas
Reports from Berks county say earthquake shocks were felt in the southern section yesterday afternoon, with gentle building rocking and rattling dishes. Elsewhere, rainfall and storms brought relief to farmers, a Scranton man attempted suicide twice, and a new Lackawanna county Democratic club forms with E. J. Lynett as president. A Dunmore miner died in a mine blast near Throop, and a county high school project nears completion. Berks fruit growers predict plentiful apples and pears. A rail of local officials notes the 13th regiment captaincy change, and a German Catholic convention continues in Philadelphia with hundreds of delegates. A Missouri witness extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption.
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Berks County
Sehuyskilt
Dominic Lanaghan
Scranton
Hos
Scraton
E. J. Lynett
Scranton ‘Times
D. J. Reedy
Throop
Lackwanna County
John Lepsie
Dunmore
Johnson
Reen Ridge Coal Co
W. W. Johnston
Bee
Co. C. Thirteenth Regiment
Thomas P. Murphy
H. J. Mentzer
Franklin County
Pottstown
Zach Kauffman
York
Mahanoy City
Samuel Swartman
Pennsylvania Federation of German Catholic Societies
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania's Army of Workers Expands Across System
The Pennsylvania railroad reports 121000 workers east of Pittsburg and Erie and 75k to 80k west, totaling about 200000 for the system. April figures show 122895 employed, with 92376 in the voluntary relief department, and divisions listed including Pittsburg Allegheny and Altoona shops, noting a strong united workforce.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg and
Erie
Spencer Meade
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Allesheng
Mtononaahel
West Penn
Altoona
Pommaivanie
Alona
William Street
Village Widow Mrs Witheridge Dies After Illness
County notes report the death of Mrs. George J. Witheridge, a Nantlcoke resident, due to pneumonia after a brief illness. She leaves her husband and two daughters, Mary and Esther, and her father C S Fargo of Wanamie.
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George J. Withallage
Sonne ‘Witheridge
C S'Fargo
Wanamte
Nanticoke
George
Witheridge
Mary
Lesther
Wilkesbarre
Steam Heat Company
Woodside
Preclana
Tahigh Valley
North Dritton
Tess
Surzerne Prothonotary’s
Lincoin Party
Hubert E. Donaughes
Wilkes Oarre
Schenectady
N.Y
Wyoming Valley
Reuben ‘Thompson
Wile
Esbarre
Thompson
Thomas
Barre
City’ Hospital
Thomas W. Blanford
Eawardavill
Plymouth
John Murray
Thomas Butksewles, Jr
Fourth
Legisatve Distret Republican Committee
Shickshinny Onuly
Warrior Run
Parasol fashions with animal designs and jeweled handles
A Woman's Home Companion feature describes hand painted parasols with animal motifs. Owl eyes change color via hidden springs, kitten ebony handles display name plates or engraved collars. A Norristown ox incident is noted with a farmer's shouted commands as the train struck the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rongly
Peruna Health Claims Across Patient Testimonials
A beaming note from Mildred Keller of Washington DC praises Peruna for catarrh relief after years of struggle. The letter credits quick improvement and restored health, noting appetite return and strengthened constitution. The ad cites numerous testimonials and mentions a revised laxative formula from Dr. Hartman.
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Mildred Keller
13Th Street
NS. W
Washington, D.C
Mildred, Keller
Br. Hartman
S. B. Hartman
Wyoming Post Remains List of Uncalled Letters
The Wyoming postoffice column lists uncalled letters for the week with names such as Kate Williams and Gregory W solin, noting residents like Mr and Mrs Wallace Snyder guests of Mr and Mrs John A Hopper, and mentioning local from Scranton fishing trips and family visits. The page also quotes The Soldier’s Last Tattoo and The Bivouac of the Dead by Theodore O’Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Snyder
Carbondale
John A. Hopper
W. C. Badin
A. C. Stevens
Scranton
Clare
Ara
Edward Lora
Wyoming
Kate Willams
Bryant
Gate
Wine Solin Gregory
Metotyre
Hart Brann
Chatlea Crouse
Theodore O'Hara
Libel suit settled over alleged criminal operation
Dr. John B. Grover of Peckville sued the Scrantonian for 20000 dollars claiming a September 10 1905 report about Minnie Woste misattributed an attempted crime to him. The defendant admitted the error yesterday and a private settlement was reached after trial before Judge Newcomb in Lackawanna court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantonian
John B. Grover
Peckville
Newcomb
Lackawanna
Grover
Minnie Woste
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L, Mc Dougall
Inves
J. N. Terwilliger
Pittston
Miners’ Bank Build
Pittston, PA
Stegmaiers
Grade Brewing
Stegmaier Brewing Company
WELCH
Main St. Opp
Market St
Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
Dr. King
Arizona
Mayo
Geo. D. Stroh
West Pittston
Gdc
Army OF Workers
G. W. Fouts
Riverton
Mayo's
Geo
D.J . Stroh
Norristown
Peruna
Miss
Mildred. Keller
Dock Streets
Petticoat
Globe Warehouse
Sailor
Joan Kelly
Pale
Brown & Co
E. J. du Pont de Nemours & Co
Benesch & Sons
Wilkesbarre, PA
Opalite
Our City
B.G. Carpenter & Co. Eating & Ventilating Engineers
Glasgow
Londonderry
New York
Caledonia
Columbia
Astoria
Furnessia
Algtonof Loon
Serand
J. B. Carpenter
Uck Farm
W. H. Kennedy
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