Romance Ends As Police Halt Jersey Elopement
Herman Swingle of this city and Miss Buellah Stevens of Richards Jersey planned to wed after meeting in Atlantic City. Police intercepted their elopement as Stevens was held at the depot, Swingle taken into custody. Swingle hoped to marry later, citing hope for happier days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Swingle
Buelah Stevens
Lasa
Jersey
Buellah Stevens
Richards, N
Swingle
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson Companys
Bernard Brennan
Atlantic City
Miss Stevens
Cupid
Ty Yen
Switiele
Buelah
Jersey Meadows
Delaware and Hudson
Ewingle
McAndrew
Carbondale Tennis Club Fourth of July Tournament
The Carbondale Tennis Club hosts its annual July Fourth tournament restricted to club members. Play starts early in the morning with prizes including a military brush and vase for singles first prize, a silver vase for second, and traveling cases for doubles winners. Players are categorized in classes with teams such as Aitken and Rutherford in First Class and Swigert in Second Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Tennis Club
A. m
Clase
Aitken
Rutherford
Swigert
Mrs Myers of Washington praises Dr. Pierce medicines
The letter from Mrs. L. Myers of Washington West Virginia recounts a four year struggle with lung pain weakness and weight loss. after home doctors failed she followed Dr. Pierce prescriptions including Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery Compound Extract of Smart Weed and Pellets. coughing ceased and she regained health and weight. she invites other sick women to write for free confidential medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7. L. Myers
Washington
W. Va
Dr. Pierce
Jerce
Local Tennis Cup Draw Sets Semi Centennial Feature
In Lathrop a fall tournament for the championship cup will be held on Labor Day as part of the semi centennial celebrations. Entries are expected from across the region, with Carlton Shafer of Montrose the current holder of the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Morgan
Oliver
Geary
Jones
Rettew
Shepherd
Art
Rutherford
Crane
Art Rutherford
Aitken
Lathrope
Swigert Va. Olver
McMullen
Swigert
Carlton Shafer
Montrose
Council approves street and fire notices at special meeting
At a special common council session last evening ordinances to place lights on Fallbrook and Park streets were approved by the light, fire and water committee. The poll tax ordinance passed second reading unanimously. The Klots company was allowed to erect a fire alarm box at their expense, referred to the Merit fire and water committee. A Mitchell Hose Company request to repair their hose carriage was reviewed and the fire chief was authorized to proceed with repairs. A surface sewer on Archbald street between Eighth avenue and the Seigel property was referred to the street committee and approved. The council adjourned to meet Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Puellane
Whitfield
Fallbrook
Park Street
James Thompson
Klots Company
Merit
Twe
Mitchell Hose Company
McNulty
Newton
Archbald Street
Eighth Avenue
Seigel
Cornell
Fire Hydrant, Belmont Street Work Approved by Council
Light, fire and water committee reported favorably on placing a fire hydrant near Anthony Walsh's property on Powderly street. Council approved the action and an ordinance ordering the street car company to center its track on Belmont street was approved and ordered printed. A resolution to turn on drinking trough water from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Walsh
Powderly Street
Belmont Street
Clark Avenue
Martin Dougherty
Faust
City bids on lighting and hose houses reviewed by council
The joint session presided by Mannion referred bids from Carbondale Gas and Lackawanna Valley Light and Heat to the Heat and Water committee. The Electric Light Co bid for base houses and city building lighting to Gas Co was accepted as report by Chairman J. D. Davie and approved by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannion
Stone
Murphy
Batttle
Kennedy
Heat and Water Committee
Carbondale Gan Company
Beal
Eliy
Postonce
Electric Light Company
Nealon
Arch Ball Heads to New York to Visit A Tallman
Arch Ball of Gravity street departed yesterday morning for New York City. He will visit A Tallman, formerly of this city, for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Ball
Gravity Street
New York City
Vislt A. Tallman
This City
Hawley dedicates new St. Philomena’s Church
Very Rev T F Coffey V G visited Hawley on Sunday for the dedication of the town’s new St Philomena’s Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Coffey
V. G
Hawley
St. Philomena’s Catholic Church
City Solicitor and wife return from Buffalo Pan-American trip
City Solicitor R. D. Stuart and his wife have returned home after a ten day tour that included stops in Buffalo and the Pan-American exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Stuart
Buffalo
Felton Family Reunion Set for Hartford Home
The Felton family reunion will be held at BE D Tanner's Hartford home on Wednesday August 21 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton
BE. D. Tanner
Hartford
Tommy O Gara Returns Home After Fast Twirling Tour
Tommy O Gara, who has been performing fast twirling for several New York towns, is back home for a grand reunion celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy O'Gara
York State
Oil Field News From Texas Reports Powderly Letter
Joseph Powderly of Terrace street recounts Texas oil discoveries and a new lease on about two thousand acres in Zavalia county. He describes forming a company, seeking diamond drill bids, and spoken opportunities for drillers while noting asphalt and land leases. He also mentions the St John feast customs of Mexicans and his good health amid heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Powderly
Terrace Street
Texas
Eagle Paes
Prairies
Powderly
Mr. Powderly
Oi! Lands and Oil Company
Judge Snyder
United States
Ding
Olr
Zavalia County
Beaumont
Loveland
California
St. John
San Juan
Carbonale Versus Scranton On Lake Lodore Diamond
July 4 6 p m game features Carbonale Crescents managed by P F Fox against Scranton Beet Team managed by William Thomas.Crowd expected large as two regional powers showcase strength with lineup Loftus Cuff Mc Hale Hodgins Rogan Murray Monahan Emmett Smith or Hale Pigeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Carbondale
Crescents
P. F. Fox
Scranton
William Thomas
Carbondale Wallop Scranton
Loftus
Cuff
McHale
Hodgins
Rogan
Murray
Monahan
Emmett
Smith
Hale
Pigeon
Centennial Headquarters Open in City Building
The Bem centennial association will open its headquarters in the city building today or tomorrow in rooms once used by the Lackawanna club. Furniture is being arranged and a daily clerk will assist with centennial information as the executive committee plans to meet there this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem{Centennial Association
Lackawanna Club
First National Bank Declares Extra Dividend
The First National Bank of this city announced an exceptional year and, due to conservative management, directors declared an extra dividend making a total of 10 percent for the year. Officers are gratified by the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mrs John Tulley Admitted to Hospital for Rheumatism
Mrs John Tulley was admitted to Emergency hospital yesterday morning to receive treatment for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tulley
Explorers Benefit From Extended Western Tour
After two months touring western states and two weeks in Yellowstone Park and vicinity, the travelers report they feel much benefited by the trip and plan to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Social Events Outline from City Club and Church Plans
A Rev John White led party from the city and guests from Providence enjoyed a Lake Chapman outing. The Magnolia club will host a social in Burke's hall on Wednesday evening in July. The Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel choir plans a July 4 festival on the church lawn and a social at Burke's hall that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
B. J. McHale
J. J. O'Boyvle
Joseph Reirdon
William Graham
B. J. Murshiy
Mee
Julia White
City
Edward Devine
Mary Devine
Providence
R. 1
Lake Chapman
Magnolia Club
Burke's Hall
Church of Our Lady of
Golden Wedding Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Clinton
John Burns and Miss Anna Doyle of Clinton marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the Burns home in Wayne County. The celebration drew three generations with gifts of fifty dollars in gold and numerous relatives from Carbondale Thompson Wilkes-Barre Waymart and nearby towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Anna Doyle
Clinton
Burns
Wayne County
Thomas Moran
Kate Burns
Joseph Burns
Gussie
Teresa
Burne
Thompson
Robert
Basil
Fetella
Alice Burns
Carbondale
Harry
Thomas
Mary
Annie
Walter Scott
Joseph
Russell Moran
Patrick Burns
Martin McGuire
Kate Mcfiuire
Patrick Hoban
Wilkes-Barre
Michael McDonald
Edward Doyle
Waymart
James Doyle
John Doyle
Sarah Doyle
Berean Baptist Youth Groups Plan September Restart
The Baptist Young People and junior society of Berean Baptist church held a joint Sunday meeting marking the last session before a two month summer vacation. They plan to reconvene in September with renewed energy for Christian and social work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
Berean Baptist Church
Walker relative from Bridgeport visits Carbon County kin
Thomas F. Walker brother of District Superintendent Terrence V. Walker of the International Correspondence Schools visits relatives in Carbon County. He is accompanied by his niece Miss Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Walker
Terrence V.walker
The
International Correspondence Schools
Carbondale
Bridgeport, Conn
Miss Fitspatrick
Kingston visitors return home after weekend calls
Mrs. George Lazarus and daughter Louise, Mrs. C. P. Shaw and son Floyd of Kingston returned home yesterday after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. James Smith on Gilbert Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swingle spent Sunday at South Canaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lazarus
Louise
C. P. Shaw
Floyd
Kingston
James Smith
Gilbert Street
W. A. Swingle
South Canaan
Thesiger Returns From Buffalo Sangerfest
Carl Thesiger came back from Buffalo where he sang at the North American Sangerfest and saw the Pan American Exposition. The festival proved to be one of the most auspicious musical events ever held in the Rainbow City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thesiger
Buffalo
Rainbow City
Joint excursion to Lake Lodore by two churches
Arrangements are completed for a joint Sunday school outing today from Trinity Church and Christ Church Forest City. Bauer's Orchestra will provide music and a variety of attractions have been arranged for amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Trinity Church of
This City
Christ Church of
Forest City
Bauer
Bicycle stolen from curb in Scranton near Globe store
A. R. Jones left his bicycle briefly at the curb in front of the Globe store in Scranton on Saturday. When he returned, the bicycle was missing and police are seeking the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Jones
Scranton
Globe
Traction Agent Settles Wreck Claims After Friday Night Crash
T. P. Riley of Scranton Traction visited the city Saturday and completed settlements with several individuals involved in the Jermyn street car wreck on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Riley
Scranton Traction Company
Jermyn
Krantz Couple Settles In Burke House After Wedding Tour
Mr and Mrs Peter Krantz return from a wedding journey that included New York City and Buffalo and take up residence in the E H Burke house on South Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krantz
E. H. Burke
South Church Street
New York City
Buffalo
Local Guest At Gates Home In Schenectady
Frank Gates of the Schenectady locomotive works visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gates on Birkett Street for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gates
Schenectady, N. Y
Charles Gates
Birkett Street
Ice Cream and Cake Social at Congregational Church
An ice cream and cake social is set for this evening at the Congregational church from 5 to 10 o'clock. Proceeds were not specified and no additional events were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Stevens couple drive to Crystal Lake Sunday morning
At Crystal Lake the Randall Stevens of Summit Avenue drove to Crystal Lake Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
Randall Stevens
Summit Avenue
Pay Day at Temple Iron Company
The employees of Temple Iron company were paid on Saturday, marking payroll processing for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Temple Iron Company
Homecoming for Westbound Troop Members Arrive Saturday
Soldiers Thomas KR Durfee and A F Gebhart return home Saturday night after service in the western theater. Homecoming celebrations and greetings awaited them as family and friends gathered to welcome the veterans back from deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas KR
Durfee
A. F. Gebhart
Allen's Foot-Ease powder ad promises cool feet and relief
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cools hot tired feet and eases swelling sweating ingrown toenails blisters and bunions. It markets the powder as a remedy for tight shoes and discomfort sold by druggists and shoe stores with a Triad pack and address lines included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Druigetete
Ane
le Boy
Socials and Visits Across Cities Highlight Local Notes
Miss Katie Tighe of Pittston and Miss Nelle Irwin of Scranton spend time in this city. Miss Ann Harte of Cottage street visits New York with cousin Miss Carroll of Nebraska. Mrs Henry Watts and daughter Margaret of Scranton visit L A Roberts on South Church street. W J Spall and daughters Lucy and Ruth of Eighth avenue plan a Pittsfield trip. Mrs Theodore Hessinger and sons Albert and Marry from Cleveland stay with the Hessinger party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Tighe
Pittston
Nelle Irwin
Scranton
Ann Harte
Cottage Street
Miss Carroll
Nebraska
New York City
Henry Watts
Margaret
L. A. Roberts
South Church Street
W. J. Spall
Lucy
Ruth
Eighth Avenue
Pittsfield
Maas
Theodore Hessinger
Albert
Marry
Cleveland, C
Park Street Residents and Travelers Noted in Local Line
The piece records Mr and Mrs D P Lewis on Park street as well as Engineer J H Lingfelter leaving for Elizabeth NJ to visit relatives. It also mentions Miss Mamie R Moran a nurse from Manhattan Eye and Ear hospital returning to New York to resume duties after vacation with her family and friend Miss Bophie Mahoney in Green Ridge and Church street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Lewis
Park Street
J. HW. Lingfelter
Elizabeth
N. J
Lingfelter
Mamie R. Moran
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital of
New York
Seerie Hospital
Green Ridge
Bophie Mahoney
Church Street
City
Jermyn and Mayfield Health Notices and Local News
Health Officer Graves urges immediate vaccination amid amalimox spread near Archbald two miles away. J. B. Graves notes the risk and advises vaccination within four years for those unvaccinated. Mayfield resident William Walker leaves Hillside Coal and Iron, replaced by Gallagher of Moosic. Public alumni meeting at Jermyn High School at 7:20 PM. First Baptist Church of Jermyn to celebrate Fourth of July by burning mortgage after debt clearance. Twenty silk mill workers vaccinated yesterday. Primitive Methodist Children’s Day services praised. Visits by Bessie Bennett of Carbondale and Isaak Benjamin of Wandling to Jermyn friends. Mrs. Howell G. Reese and two children hosted by Mrs. T. B. Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Jermyn
Archhbald
William Walker
Mayfield
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
J. E. Sullivan
Walker
Pittsburg
Gallagher
Moosic
Jermyn School
First Baptist Church of
Ladies’ Aid Society
Primitive Methodist Church
Misa Bessie Bennett
Second Street
Carbondale
Isaa R. Benjamin
Wandling
Howell G. Reese
West Scranton
T. B. Griffiths
North Main Street
Peruna praised by doctors for daughter’s recovery
Dr Anna Wells of Park Gate Motel Chicago writes Dr Hartman praising Peruna. Her daughter Ethelyn Huston, once Brann’s Tecnoclast editor and Chicago Chronicle staffer, benefited from the remedy along with other patients. Hartman offers free advice if results lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wells
M. D
Park Gate
Chicago
Dr. Hartman
E. L. Huston
Pandans
Peruna
M. D. de
Wells
Ethelyn Leslie Huston
Brann
Tecnoclast
The
Chicago Chronicle
Local Notes and Social Tidbits Center on Main Street
The article lists minor incidents and greetings including a man burning his hand during fireworks at a Main Street home, a benefit dance for David Powell postponed to July, visits by Sadie Gordon of Scranton, a regular lodge session of Lily Lodge No 939 IOOF, and the return of Lt. John H W Harris after over ten years in the U S Regulars with his parents named on Union Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Davis
J. W. Houser
Main Street
David Powell
Areibald
Misa Sadie Gordon
Scranton
Lily Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
John HW. Harris
United States
Mr. Harris
David T. Harris
Union Street
Postmaster Tiffany Takes Charge in Dalton
Frank M. Tiffany assumed charge as postmaster in Dalton on Monday morning with Sallie Wher retained as assistant. The town heard reports of community events including a Baptist church talent draw and a Fourth of July parade plan. Proceeds from a church talent sale totaled 220.71 to cover parsonage barn costs. Miss Lena Northup recited and Madge Stone sang. Attendees heard an address by Fred E. Scott. the Ladies Aid planned a Fourth of July festival on Mrs. W. A. Deans lawn. Frank Tiffany also took a new driving job with C. D. Finn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Tiffany
Sallie Wher
Brown
New York City
E. Palmer Smith
Miss Monie
Scranton
R. N. Dershimer
State College
Scranton International Correspondence Schools
H. PD. Swartz
Paul J. Sherwood
Wilkes-Barre
Baptist Church
Theodore Miller
Fred Snyder
Mies Lena Northup
Marjorie Stone
Merton Purdy
Maurice Dean
Jesse Cooner
Northfield
Wyoming Seminary
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
W. A. Dean
John Swarts
Walter Purdy
Mphel Purdy
Lena Northup
Fred E. Scott
Women's Christian Temperance Union
C. W. Mason
Ira Kresge
Willam von Storch
Lackawanna Railroad
Richfield Junction
Daily Bros
Clark's Summit
Charles von Storeh
Frank Tiffany
C. D. Finn & Co
Methodist Church
G. H. Prentice
Mabel Hathrill
Robin Dear
Laura Chub
Levi Ware
Holy City
Mrs. Worden
Margaret
Mary Wardell
Mable Chubb
Elsie Loveland
Lou Travis
Helen Dixon
Freda Hinds
The
Little Foxes
Max Bush
Allen Clouse
Ruswell Seglin
Willie Bhracood
Ralph Wardell
Sone
Lena Dixon
Mary de Peu
Jessie Travis
Frank Noack
Crags
Honor
Glenn Miller
Jerusalem
Grace Edwards
Worden
John Griffiths
Scranto
Fannie Brown
Howard
Mary Yeager
Green Ridge
Sayre
Stroudsburg
Nathaniel Eschenbach
Horace Jones
Lawrence
Dalevil
Emlyn Lodge Reorganizes Knights of Pythias Initiation
In Olyphant sixty Emlyn lodge True American Ivorites members were initiated into Knights of Pythias after disbanding Saturday. Initiation ran from 2 p.m. to past midnight with refreshments served. Also noted: John Williams of Lee Park returned from Susquehanna Street visits and Mr. and Mrs. F J Thomas spent Sunday with Providence friends. Mrs. Spencer, wife of Rev. Dr. Spencer, is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emlyn Lodge
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Omiers
John ¥. Wiliams
Lee Park
Susquehanna Street
F. J. Thomas
Providence
Spencer
Dr. Spencer
Local Social Notes From Blakely and Surrounding Towns
Mrs and Mrdé Richard Evans have returned from their wedding trip. Mrs Douglas Coles and children of Philadelphia visit relatives here. Hon John FR Jones and family returned home after a week at the Pan American exposition. Mrs A D Haines visited friends at Jermyn. Mr and Mrs T RB Brown were Hyde Park visitors. Miss Mary Rogan spends the week at Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Richard Evans
Douglas Coles
Philadelphia
John FR. Jones
A. D. Haines
Jermyn
T. RB. Brown
Hyde Park
Mary Rogan
Hawley
Accidental Invention of Acetylene Gas
In a Virginia mill a byproduct of lime and coal formed calcium carbide and, with water, yielded acetylene gas. Though highly luminous and bright, acetylene has not become a general lighting source. Inventor Mr. Wilson sparked early patents but no widespread use. industry pursues a safe practical appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Virginia
Everybody's Magazine
Krause's Headache Capsules Market Leader
Krause's Headache Capsules were the first headache capsules on the market and quickly inspired imitators with dangerous drugs. Consumers are urged to avoid fakes and insist on Krause's for fast relief with no after effects. Price 25. Sold by all druggists.
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the People's Exchange
A. Walters
Comer Church Street
Falem Avenue
Councilmanic Doings
Lect Council
Select Council
Pitcher O'Gara
Texas Oil Field
Carbondale VS. Scranton
Centennal Headquarters
Bridgeport
Schenectady
Ice Cream Social
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor
Feltsville
Fort Prestwood
Coir
Happy Children
Daisy
Jesus
Power
John Crocker
Ray Jones
R. H. Butland
Mereenger Boy
Oscar Morris
R. H Butland
Marcy
Old Forge
Pride of Lackawanna Lodge
American Protestant Association
Harris
North Taylor
Parker House
Union
Baptist Young People
Se Wnion
Welsh Baptist Churches
Pennsylvania
Glen Onoko
D. ©. Edwards
John C. Richards
Adalte
Acacia Lodge
Tallie W. Jones
DR. Wells Cerren
Concernne Peruna
Beruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Anna Welle, M. D
Ethelyn L. Mueten
Dalton
Olyphant
Moscow
Krause
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