Brilliant Entertainment Fetes Miss Derila Howe in Carbondale
Mrs. H. N. Hiller hosted a reception at her Lincoln avenue home honoring her sister Miss Derila Howe of Utica New York. Guests included Mrs. J. B. Nites, Mrs. H. W. Harrison, and many Brooklyn Paterson Scranton and New York attendees. Announcement was made of the upcoming marriage of Miss Frances E. Davis and Albert N. Kerr to be held August 21 at the Jer myn Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Hiller
Lincoln Avenue
Derila Howe
Utiea
N. Y
Hiller
Mesdames J. 3. Nites
H. W. Harrison
L. A. Bassett
Misses Butler
William Coleman
Paterson
N. J
Genesto
Maesdames R. Manville
W. A. Manville
David Zelley
Brooklyn
M. A. Harrigan
Q. D. Baker
A. Ss. Baker
C. 0. Mellon
C. W. Mellon
F. B. Burr
T. L. McMillan
A. W. Reynolds
Hoyt
Giles
R. H. Reynolds
W. P. E. Mores
W. R. Morss
Dennis
Whiting
Gritman
A. Niles
Balsley
McMullen
Hathaway
Grace Smith
Bell
Abbott
Strickland
Mary Watt
Miss Smith
New York City
Retreat Opens For Sisters In Scranton Diocese
Father Birch leads annual nine day retreat for about twenty sisters from the Scranton diocese at Carbondale chosen for its ample facilities. The retreat ends August 15. at its close a new mother superior will be elected for six years. Bishop O Hara is expected to attend and announce the election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrch
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of the
Scranton
Father Birch
Order of the Redemptionists of
Annapolis
Carbondale
Bishop O'Hara
Bridge on Elmth Avenue Closed After Unsafe Inspection
Engineer Frick ordered the Elmth Avenue bridge closed yesterday afternoon due to unsafe, weakened condition. The electric streetcar line crosses the river here and all traffic was halted. contractor Robinson assessed the wreck as still sound but weakened. One iron span added by the traction company broke off and the structure has sunk about six inches on one side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elahth Avenue
Frick
Elehth Avenue
Robinson
Traction Company
City Treasury Reports Bond Redemptions and August Outlook
The city treasury shows bonds redeemed in July totaling 4000 dollars including four South River street bonds worth 100 dollars each, four Dundaff street bonds for 2000 dollars and three second sewer district bonds for 1500 dollars. Treasurer Gramer led the busy month and August is expected to be the year's busiest as delinquent penalties are added to taxes on September 1 and sewer and paying assessments come due with an anticipated 20000 dollars collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramer
South River Street
Dundaff Street
Second Sewer District
Local Social Notes From Honesdale Area Gatherings
Misses Millie Brown Emma Patterson of Honesdale visit Mrs Arthur Howell of Seventh Avenue. Mr and Mrs E A Wheeler return from Atlantic City. Mrs A Corbin Ninevah NY and Miss Josephine Corvin Bainbridge NY visit their brother A Corbin. In town Mr and Mrs Frank Yarrington return from Jersey City with Mrs Yarrington's sister. James Herbert and family visit W K Allen in Jer sey City. Isaac Burros marries Bertie Stern. Scott W Beach and family return from Equinunk. Lena Reynolds Forest City visits Attorney J F Reynolds. Howard Tripp Scranton visits Mrs H D Herring. Mrs Vaughan and daughter Delsey Vaughn visit Lincoln Avenue. Mrs J P A Tingley departs for New England trip likely a month. George Keen Lincoln Avenue returns from Lordville NY. Mira W W Lott ill at Belmont Street. P M Campbell returns from ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Brown
Emma Patterson
Honesdale
Arthur Howell
Seventh Avenue
E. A. Wheeler
Church Street
Atlantic City
A. Corbin
Ninevah
N. Y
Josephine Corvin
Bainbridge
Frank Yarrington
Jersey City
Yarrington
James Herbert
W. K. Allen
Isaac Burros
Martiage
Bertie Stern
Electric City
Scott W. Beach
Terrace Street
Equinunk
Wayne County
Misa Lena’ Reynolds
Forest City
J. F. Reynolds
Howard Tripp
Scranton
Carbondale
H. D. Herring
Salem Avenue
Vaughan
Delsey Vaughan
Providence
Henry Snyder
Lincoln Avenue
J. P. A. Tingley
New England States
George Keen
Lordville
N.Y
W. W. Lott
Belmont Street
P. M. Campbell
Jungle Life in India lecture draws large Methodist crowd
Rev L R Janney spoke on Jungle Life in India at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening with strong attendance. The Salvation Army plans a camp meeting at Starkville near Iron Bridge from Aug 8 to Aug 16. Mrs Sarah Rice circle and Captain E J Rice Post will attend the seven county reunion at Montrose Aug 21 with Factoryville Corner band. A dinner party at B S Gardner’s included several locals and visiting relatives. Clarence Bonn family to move to Tunkhannock today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Janney
Methodist Episcopal Church
India
Maud Capwell
Philadelphia
Keystone Band
Waverly
Sarah Rice
E. J. Rice
Montrose
Factoryville
B. S. Gardner
C. H. Read
Annabella
California
William Seamans
June Seamans
Pleetville
Oeena Capwell
Sabra Seanmans
Amy Capwell
Mabel Seamans
Alyba Gardner
M. P. Gardner
Clarence Bonn
Tunkhannock
Oaay
Wilton Sweet
Fleetville
Sarah Simrell
Carbondale Visitors in Honesdale Disturb Town Scene
Reported incident in Honesdale: two Carbondale men caused a scene at a downtown restaurant after a night out with cash on hand. One suspect was escorted out then returned and damaged a door with his Trilby before a police officer intervened and the matter was settled. Also notes visits by Mrs. Percy L. Cole and Miss Mabel Heft to Dunmore and relatives in Wellsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Honesdale
Percy L. Cole
Mabel Heft
Dunmore
A. B. Dunamore
Wellsboro
Silk Mill Flats
Scranton
Malin Street
Nis
Local theater pitch and city news round up
A company seeks a week's engagement and invites proposals for free shows or sales of bum patent corn cure and rosy cheeks tonic. Charlie Dean and Miss Jennie Dean return home. The city illumination plant contract was awarded to Mr. Brewer. Dennis Fancher and Miss Gertie Risley wed at Kirkwood New York on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Dean
Jennie Dean
Brewer
Dennis Fancher
Gertie Risley
Kirkwood
N. Y
Local News Briefs From Franklin Street Area And Surrounding Towns
A Frankin street tailor shop was broken into Tuesday evening and several pairs of pants were stolen. Paul Barriger’s father is seriously ill in Baltimore where he is visiting. Oscar Bell visits his friend Scott Ward on Church street. Dr. Handrick is in Owego. Lilian Thomas of Conklin called on Mrs F D Lamb on Front street. Mrs F D Lamb plans a Saturday trip to Clifford Pennsylvania. Myra B Watson of Binghamton is visiting Mrs L G Simmons. Hallstead Fire Company will join Scranton’s Franklin company for Firemen’s Day. Hallstead Cornet Band will provide music for the Hartford fair. The Lawrence family held a reunion at Conklin and plans to purchase a £75 memorial window for the new Baptist church. The Railroad YMCA baseball club of Scranton will play at home against this town Saturday at 3:30 P M. Three carloads of stone arrived from Nicholson for the new Presbyterian church. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Railroad YMCA will hold a Thursday afternoon supper on the lawn. Mrs William Ayers of Buffalo is visiting local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. O'Connor
Franklin Street
Paul Barriger
Baltimore
Oscar Bell
Scott Ward
Church Street
Handrick
Owego
Lilian Thomas
Conklin
F. D. Lamb
Front Street
Clifford
Myra B. Watson
Binghamton
Mra
L. G. Simmons
Hallstead Fire Company
Franklin Company of
Scranton
Hallstead Cornet Band
Hartford
Lawrence
New Baptist Church
Railroad
Young Men's’ Christian Association
Nicholson
New Presbyterian Church
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
William Ayers
Buffalo
Price Library Outing and Band Picnic Planned
George Timlin returns from New York City as merchants prepare for Thursday closure of shops to join Price Library association outing at Mountain Lake. Tonight a business meeting of the association is held and Miss Lilla Howells receives a farewell party before she leaves for Chicago. Union band vows a lively picnic on the 17th at Weber's park with strong town support. Batemashers beat Reds in a close baseball game on the school grounds. Reds meet Moosic Populars this afternoon. Dr Reynolds of New York visits Isaac Feltz. Alexander Dunn and Dr Ferguson of Scranton were in town yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Timlin
New York City
Price Library Association
Mountain Lake
Lilla Howells
Miss Howells
Chicago
M. M. Williams
Blanche
Duryea
Batemashers
Reds
Dr. Reynolds
Isaac Feltz
Alexander Dunn
Dr. Ferguson
Scranton
Notable Outing At Lake Nicholson Draws Local Guests
Montrose players joined by WHS Decker Clarence McConnell Dr Harry Wilkins and Joe Harding head to Lake Nicholson for a week long stay. Numerous Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale visitors are listed with cottages at Langcliffe, Point Breeze, and nearby areas. An Elsinore club party, Tunkhannock youths, and others are noted, with several returning home after extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats
Montrose
Whs Decker
Clarence McConnell
Harry Wilkins
Joe Harding
Lake Nicholson
Clara Wilcox
New York
Miss. N. P. Wilcox
Local visits and town events noted in brief
Bert Hessler visited at Mrs Hessler home on Monday. Rev G N Makely of Brooklyn was in town yesterday visiting friends. Residents attended an excursion to Lake Ariel from Scranton organized by the Order of Elka. W R Manners was in Scranton on business. Bonta Plate Glass plans rapid startup this month with several hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hessler
School board reappoints teachers at No 1 and adds No 2 staff
The board met in council rooms with D. Sanderson presiding and reappointed the No 1 teachers. Nettie Birtley was added to the No 2 corps alongside the regular staff. Rev Griffith Roberts and wife are visiting their daughter Mrs. M J Morgan on the Boulevard in Big Rock Illinois.
Magnetism as Cure for Chronic Ailments Alleged by Smith Clinic
An advertisement promotes magnetism and electricity as cures for chronic diseases citing Dr. F. B. Smith and staff. It highlights Mrs. Groate who, after years of throat trouble and inability to swallow, allegedly was cured by magnetic treatments at 505 Linden Street with free consultations from 9 to 6, except Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Smith
Star
Arkansas City biscuit mishap stalls husband claims
An Arkansas City woman mistook concentrated lye for baking powder in biscuits. Her husband ate the batch and, as the Topeka Journal notes, none of his friends have been able to trust his statements since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Topeka Journal
Local Visits and Town Notes From Montrose Area
Master Spencer Tiffany visits his brother in Hallstead. Several residents visit Heart Lake and Hallstead. D W Gardiner to sell cigars at the seven county reunion. The Nicholson Base Ball team loses to Montrose 16 to 20 with umpire help. The Lackawanna and Montrove engine ran partly off track. New Milford elite attend town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Tiffany
Hallstead
Glen Guy
Heart Lake
Bessie Post
Lucretia DeSchweintz
Keene
D. W. Gardiner
Grace Scott
Miss Lines
Watkins
Towanda
Nevina
Jersey City
Montrose
Nicholson
New Milford
Titus Family Returns From Two Month Journey
Mr and Mrs D W Titus return home after a two month journey with daughter Mrs J M Osterhoul of Punxsutawney. Miss Ruth Griffin of Scranton guest of Miss Grace Warner. lawn social at A B Titus' praised for decor and success. Mrs C E Cunningham now of Punxsutawhey visiting Miss Emma Harding. Mr and Mrs 9 S Tiffany back from Lake Nicholson due to son Jesse's illness. Mr and Mrs Tom Judge and Wade visit Mr and Mrs O H Williams in Johnnetee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Titus
J. M. Osterhoul
Punxatawney
Ruth Griffin
Scranton
Grace Warner
Titus
C. E. Cunningham
Punxa
New Milford Guests at Eagle Hotel and Local Theater Talk
New Milford reports E T Phinney and wife of Pittston staying at the Eagle hotel. Dr Hawkes was involved in a lively runaway accident Wednesday with a bad tumble and bruises. Rumor on the avenue yesterday spoke of Heart Lake camp meeting coming to town and the Joriah Whitevomb Theater is mentioned as part of local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Phinney
Pittston
Eagle Hotel
Dr. Hawkes
Heart Lake
Joriah
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Carbondale News
Edward Burke
F. C. Walter
Prompton
L. J. Walter
Bronson Avenue
Healing
Wayne Street
Honeedale
G. A. Wildenberger
South Canaan
Jennie Langan
Long Island
John Gilroy
Farview Street
Mary McLean
Anna McDonald
Mary Boylan
Pike Street
Frances EF. Davis
Jermyn
Albert N. Kerr
Miss Davis
Kerr
Kerr, Slebecker & Co
ST. Rose
the City Treasury
J. Scott Inglis
Dlachawabma Ave
C. M. Harris
Pennaveave
Taylor
Lake Wenola
Albert Schultz
Bert Sherman
Point
Elsinore Club
Hiawatha Cottage
Thomas Hughes
Green Ridge
Helene Barnes
Throop
Lackawanna Ava
Clothing House
Eaervaeo
Hood
Lantz
Belleville
Dimastecaia
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Ave
Empire Dry Goods CO
Lackawanna Ave
Pope
Turkey
Empire Day
Goodman's Gut Paige
Lackawanna Aven
Washburn-Crosby Co
Kerr, Liebecker & CO
Carbondal
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Ba
Stationan
Als
Teconomy
Ours
Wyoming Avenue
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