Local Notes from Lackawanna County Carbondale News
Several residents are noted with visits and travels. Mrs Alexander Gilles shows improvement on Brook street while Mr and Mrs Samuel Wall return from their wedding tour. Other items mention Miss Joanna Murphy home from Stroudsburg Normal school and Mrs P J McAndrew visiting in Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Gilles
Brook Street
Samuel Wall
D. Scurry
Helen
Asbury Park
Charles Held
Scranton
Henry Held
Washington Street
Patrick McNulty
Scott Street
D. 8. Thompson
Carte Avenue
Erie
Mia
James Robinson
Lacy
Mra
John E. Humphrey
Jermyn
George
Horn
Charles
Crystal Lake
Joanna Murphy
Stroudsburg Normal School
B. Russ
Chemung
Lydia Jones
Kirkwood
N. Y
Carrie Benedict
Wyoming Street
P. J. McAndrew
Cottage Street
J. J. McAndrew
Olyphant
F. E. Loomis
BE. D. Lathrope
William Atkinson
Susquehanna
River Street
Austrian track hand dies after railroad accident
Lawryns Rebla, a 53 year old Austrian railroad track hand, was severely injured Monday afternoon when a derrick fell near Simpson on the Ontario and Western line. He died Wednesday night after surgeons treated a cracked skull and operated at the Emergency hospital. Rebla, with a wife and child in the old country and a daughter in Simpson, had only arrived from Austria about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawryns Rebla
Ontario and Western
Simpson
Jenkins
Gillis
Bebla
Austria
Powell Zemba
Old Country
New Scranton Team Chosen for Columbia Hose
Abe Sahm and Frank Cobb arranged a new Grays team for the Columbia Hose company on Thursday. The team, weighing about 2650 pounds, was driven from Scranton and placed on trial after difficulties in securing a satisfactory squad. If they adapt quickly, they should meet the required duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Sahm
Frank Cobb
Scranton
Columbia Hose Company
Cobb
Mitchell Company
Grays
Columbias
Mail Messenger Severely Injured In Street Collision
Patrick A Walker a mail messenger was riding a wagon that struck a street car rail at Belmont and Canaan Streets. The wheel broke and he was thrown under the wagon, the vehicle passing over him. He was taken to Stones milk depot and later to a carriage by his brother T V Walker. Dr Dayroe attended and reported severe head and shoulder bruises but not yet fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. Walker
Belmont
Canaan
Mr. Walker
Stone
Dayroe
T. V. Walker
Reception of Fresh Air Children Planned for Friday
The committee arranging the reception of fresh air children reports they will arrive next Friday evening. Eighteen will come, five sent to the country and the rest cared for in the city. The number is small for this large community, four years ago 190 children were welcomed and there is willingness for a larger intake. It seems canvassing of the city has been limited and more may arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilren
Fidelity conclave pays for brother's death in three weeks
The Improved Order of Heptesophs Fidelity conclave No. 140 through T. P. Campbell treasurer and C. A. Kase secretary paid Carmela Mazzeo Scalzo $4,060 for the death of her brother Caesar Mazzio, a Fidelity member. The payment was made promptly, about three weeks after his death.
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Fidelity
Funeral for Miss Kate Muorvin Held at St Rose Church
Funeral services for Miss Kate Muorvin began at her father's Woodlawn Avenue home on Thursday afternoon before services at St Rose church. Pallbearers named were Michael McGarry William Malloy George Ward Thomas Carden and James McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Muorvin
Thomas Kane
Woodlawn Avenue
St. Rose Church
Michael McGarry
William Malloy
George Ward
Thomas Carden
James McGowan
Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors
South Side residents travel for summer courses and visits while others entertain guests and take day trips. A large group chaperoned by Misses Berths and Grace Hatherway spent a day at Purview and a party toured Elk Hill and Fern Hall. Frequent updates note streets, streetside homes, and nearby towns through late entries.
Services at Welsh Congregational Church Tomorrow
Church services scheduled with Rev. Ivor Thomas officiating at 10:30 am 2:00 pm Sabbath school and 6:00 pm sermon. Lord's supper after evening service. Also notes visitors and local society activity including IOOF meeting and other town visits.
Mrs Mary Ann Jones Wed To William Brown In Lincoln Street Home
Miss Mary Ann Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones of Lincoln Street married William Brown of Blakely on Thursday evening at 8 o clock at the bride parents home. Rev W Walder officiated. The bride wore slate cashmere with ribbon and silk and roses in her bouquet. Bridesmaid Miss Sarah Beebe wore blue with white silk and chiffon and roses. Groom attended by George Beebe. A large gathering shared a wedding supper with families and friends from Hyde Park Park Place Jedda Blakely and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Jones
William Jones
Lincoln Street
William Brown
Blakely
W. Walder
Sarah Beebe
George Beebe
W. Davis
Hyde Park
Noah Davis
Park Place
Beebe
A. Palmer
Jedda
J. Lark
J. Lewis
T. Lewis
David Lloyd
John Gwinn
Evans
James Margetson
Batee
Robert Davis
Thomas Thomas
Margaret Davis
Mary Birkbeck
Local notes from Clark's Green and nearby communities
Tra Roberta Clark and brother Clayton of Bloomsburg stop in Lenoxville on wheels en route home, staying with Uncle Edward Lutsey. Mr and Mrs A D Robinson of Olyphant visit relatives here. Fred H Green graduates from Bloomsburg Normal School and returns home. Mrs Ida White of Beranton visits her parents Mr and Mrs O Chapman. Washington Camp No 418, Patriotic Order Sons of America, attends Methodist Church at the Summit. Rev F W Young commends the large audience. Electric Star lodge No 490 to initiate eleven candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Roberta
Clayton
Bloomsburg
Lenoxville
Edward Lutsey
A. D. Robinson
Olyphant
Fred H. Green
Ida White
Beranton
O. Chapman
Washington Camp
Summit
F. W. Young
Electric Star Lodge
Odd No
Local Folks Attend Independence Celebrations and Visits
Saturday and Monday fireworks impressed attendees including Mr and Mrs Frank J Phillips and son Thomas in Dover NJ and Montclair visitors Harry Austin and Miss Bessie Depew. Matthews and H K Northup displayed notable fireworks while George A Davis hosted visitors. An injury occurred to Charles Wilson from a large cannon cracker explosion during Friday’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Phillips
Thomas
Matthews
H. K. Northup
Stroudsburg
E. C. Sherman
F. R. Stone
Mabel Sherman
George A. Davis
H. E. Northup
Factoryville
Fipworth League
Toronto
Parish school board names Parsons native Kelly new principal
The echoo board elected W A Kelly of Parsons as schools principal replacing R N Davis after fourteen years in the post. Davis resignation attributed to politics rather than fault, while Kelly, a Mansfield Normal School graduate and Dr J J Kelly’s brother, is praised for readiness. A St Thomas congregation festival last evening drew a large crowd and an evening program of high quality is planned on church grounds tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echoo
Sumeion
W. A. Kelly
Parsons
R. N. Davis
Davis
Kelly
J. J. Kelly
Mansfield State Normal School
St. Thomas
Clark's Summit Social Notes Reflect Local Visits
Mrs Ray Wace visited Scranton friends this week. J B Riker of East Lemon called in town Thursday. Mrs Davis of Scranton visited Mrs C Koons and Mrs W Justin. Mr and Mrs Harold Parker returned from their wedding tour and will reside with Mrs Parker's parents. Mrs D Smith and Mrs William Justin attended Phoebe Ackerly's funeral at Justus. Mrs Ben Ross spent July 4 with her parents at Hyde Park. Rev F W Young delivered two patriotic sermons Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wace
Scranton
J.B. Riker
East Lemon
Davis
C. Koons
William Justin
Harold Parker
Worth League Holds Evening Services This Summer
Worth League begins Sunday evening services at 7 o clock with preaching at 7 45 through the summer months starting tomorrow. Mrs Ida Jennings returns home after a brief visit in Harrisburg. Mrs John Waters visited Scranton on Thursday.
Children's Day Services At Primitive Methodist Church
Tomorrow at the Primitive Methodist church children will observe day services with a lengthy programme of solos recitations and dialogues. Morning service at 10 o'clock and evening service at 7 o'clock. All are invited. Masons work on foundations for new boilers at the Delaware and Hudson breakers. E. K. Curtis of Aldenville visits town. W. West insurance agent from Glen Falls called yesterday. Town council and board of health urge cleaning alleys to curb diphtheria. Health officer 8 Graves warns about cesspools cellars and disposal to prevent epidemic spread. Y F 8 of Christian Endeavor hosts ice cream and strawberry codar July 22 on church lawn with Citizen's Band. Mr and Mrs A Te Cumming of Georgia expected to visit Dr and Mrs Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Methodist Church
Delaware and Hudson Breakers
E. K. Curtis
Aldenville
W. West
Glen Falls Inqurance Company
Board of Health
H. A. Willman
Burgess
Graves
Y. F
Christian Endeavor
The
Baptist Church
A Te Cumming
Georgia
Shields
Peckville Moves to Elegant New Home on White's Addition
Herbert McCormick and family relocate to a stylish residence on White's addition. The Blue Ridge Accident fund plans a Harvey's Lake excursion soon. Wilson Hose Company profits exceed $100 after expenses from a social. A citizens meeting approved several bills for payment. The next hose meeting is set for Friday July 14. A villaamp gathering opens at Merdist Episcopal church tomorrow for two weeks with Rev. Lewis Shelhorn and other ministers in attendance. Rev. Mr. Shelhorn to preach morning and evening with a cordial welcome to all. Rev. Stanley Bortree of Millersville State Normal School visited the Methodist Episcopal parsonage yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert McCormick
White
Blue Ridge Accidental Fund
Harvey's Lake
Wilson Hose Company
Hose Rooms
Lewis Shelhorn
Shelhorn
Stanley Bortree
Millersville State Normal School
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Fibroid Tumor Cure Story by Lydia Pinkham User
Mrs. B A Lombard recounts illness from a fibroid tumor in her womb. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring regular flow and curing the tumor after doctors failed. She notes improvement followed by a doctor’s later examination showing the tumor had passed and pain gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
B. A. Lompano
Box 71
Westdale
Mass
Bottle message from shipwreck found near St Augustine
The Anastasia lighthouse keeper found a sealed bottle on the south bank 19 miles from St Augustine containing a note about the steamer Lafore carrying arms from Port Royal to Province Para Cuba that sank on a Tuesday in 1897. Four men lacked water and food for two days last Sunday. Names include Alfred Peterson Columbia South Carolina John T Williams Fernandina Arthur Seaton New York first mate Peterson Brooklyn. Authorities know nothing about the parties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Fla
Anastasia
Lafore
Port Royal
Province Para
Cuba
Alfred Peterson
Columbia
John T. Williams
Fernandina
Arthur Seaton
New York City
Peterson
Brooklyn
Arrest Warrant Issued for Miss Celia Sharbenau
Mrs Captain Burr of Mt Clemens Michigan swore out a complaint before Justice Bowers prompting a warrant for Celia Sharbenau to arrest and charge her with writing a malicious libelous article published in a sensational Detroit weekly paper accusing Mrs Burr of a disreputable act. The pastor aided by securing the journalist and manuscript from the publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Captain Burr
Justice Bowers
Celia Sharbenau
Detroit
Burr
Presbyterian Church
Toe severed riding barefoot on bicycle step
John P. Billing, a boy from Jacob Street, lost the big toe of his right foot when it was cut off by the bicycle chain while riding barefoot on the step. His brother William rode the wheel alongside him. The accident occurred in July in Tenn Yan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn Yan
John P. Billing
Jacob Street
William
Paul and the Philippian jailer converts in one night
The lesson recounts Paul and Silas in Philippi: being jailed after freeing a slave girl from an evil spirit, their midnight prayers and songs in prison, the earth quake freeing prisoners, and the jailer and his family asking to be saved. Paul’s teaching leads to baptism and a new Christian household.
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Paul
Silas
Lydia
Philippi
Tertullian
John xvi
John Wesley
Georgia
Hencs
Pentescnt
Damascus
Jesus Christ
John Ib
Jesus
John
Jesus Christ Saver
Apostle
Christ
Central Railroad of New Jersey June 1897 Timetable
Train departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Atlantic City and New York with express options and parlor car service. Returns include New York Philadelphia and Reading Terminal connections. Through tickets at the station with H P Baldwins and J H Olhausen listed as general agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrieburg
Pottsle
Liberty Street
North River
H. P. Baldwins
J. H. Olhausen
Railroad Schedules for Delaware Lackawanna and Western Trains
Monday June 11 1807 timetable listing departure times from Pranton for multiple routes including express trains to New York Philadelphia and the South, connections at Buffalo Wilkes Barre and Northumberland with mentions of accommodations and intermediate stations. Pocket time tables available from M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranton Aa
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Utica
Richfield Springs
Ae Ee
Northumberland
Plaatom Wilkes
Plymouth
Kingston
M. L. Smith
Train schedule notes for Scranton area context
Erie and Wyoming Valley trains set to depart Scranton at 6.00 a m with Lake Ariel line as intermediate stop. Local points and timings adjusted for Monday May 1st under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Ag
Ee Pinal
Lake Ariel
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable June 1897
Train departures from Scranton listed for connections to New York, D&H routes, Wilkes-Barre and intermediate stations. Includes times to Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and western destinations via Lehigh Valley, D and H, and Delaware, Lackawanna routes. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all cross line services. Official notices from Lehigh Valley superintendent and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
White Heaven
Hasseton
Pottaville
Bred
Coaline
D. R
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Harrisburg
D. Hi. R
Stamont
Ante
Mimtrel
Tunkhan
Owan
Ithaca
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Iagere Falls
Ghicaso
Dack Diamond
Rees
Pullman Parlor
Slespion
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Sumas
Seer Bridge
Chas
BEBE
Phila
A. W. Nonnemacher
Lackawanna Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lackawanna County
Carbondale
Hehment
Shannon & Co
North Main Street
Mary Barrett
South Side
Stroudeniry
State Normal School
Eli Dickenson
Ethel
South Church Street
Clark's Summit
Sabina Fledbech
Honeydale
Joseph Palester
Berths
Grace Hatherway
Purview
Helen Lath
Fern Hall
Frank Curtis
Canaan Street
Uniondale
P. Cameron
McKeesport
Mark Brennen
Dundaff Street
Henry Kelsch
White Mills
Henry Mang
Church Street
Dena Kersges
Honesdale
Anna Hull
Honcsdale
Philip Mang
Pike Street
Fred. Baker
Fourth Church Street
Mary Murrin
Seventh Avenue
Wilkes- Barre
Edward Doyle
Wayne County
Edward Evans
Nton
CG W, Evans
Wayne Street
Annie Mang
Annie Krantz
Henry Heid
Dundaff
Ness
Taylor
Welsh Congregational Church
Ivor Thomas
Esther James
Alfred Hatten
Independent Order of Old Fellows
Gershon Morris
High Street
Wyoming
James Jonn
Duryea
Rebecca Hood
George Hood
J. W. Houser
Richard Davis
Mable
Calvary Baptist Church
H. H. Harris
Welling
Christ's Church
John Evans
Bellevue
J, Carey
Taylor, Pyne and Holden Collieries
Welsh Baptist Church
J. M. Lloyd
Samuel Gordon
Fred Wallick
Inside Sentinel
Charles Perry
Outside Sentinel
David Davis
Trustes
William Price
H. F. Daniels
William Nelger
Evan G. Watkins
M. M. Williams
Wales
Priceburg
Clark’s
Peckville
Lydia B. Pinkham
B. A. Lombard
J. E. Gilbert, D. D
LL. D
American Society of Religious Education
Braten
Tung Paul
Sims
Doubtlovn
Caesar
Europe
Matt. v
the Newark
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jas. A. Banister Co
Shoes
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Mili.s
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Portaregeny
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Entebure
Wood
J. B. Hutchinson
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lacka
Western
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Delaware and Hudson
Albany
Saratoua
Montreal
Hos Nes
New England
Weetetree
Pennsylvania R. R
Far Western Belles
Lehigh Valle R. R
Scramton
Wilows
Wilkes-Harre
South
W. Burdick
J. Albany
N.Y
W. Cross
D. An
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Wyor
Schanton Division
Ontario & Western
Dayana
Pana
Fittcroft
Awt Scranton
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