Archbalds Glacial Pot-Hole Explored and Theories Shared
A fragmentary historical piece details Archbalds Glacial Pot-Hole as the world’s largest, discovered in 1883 by Patrick Mahady. It covers its discovery, preservation by Colonel Muckley, and a nearby larger hole, with geologists Branner and Lesley explaining formation by ancient glaciers, ice thickness, and drifting rocks across the region including the Lackawanna Valley and Bald Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidge
Juva
Switzerland
Hack- Jey
Patrick Mahady
Jones, Simpson & Company
Muckley
Edward Jones
Borouech
White Oak Creek
State Geologiet J. 2 Lestes
Lesley Scald
Archbold
Lucerne
Jungfrau
Wetterhorn
Jura
Rhoadsboro
Monroe County
Kittatinny Mountains
Delaware Water Gap
Godfrey's Ridge
Stroudsburg
Wwe
Pocono Mountain
Scranton
Archbald
Lackawinna Valley
Bald Mountain
Lehigh River
Dadaware, Lackawanna & Western
Carbondale
Fee
Sunday-School Lesson On The Fiery Furnace Story
An interpretive lesson outlines Daniel in the king's service, Nebuchadnezzar's golden image demand, and the fiery furnace trial of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. It notes their faith, divine deliverance, and Nebuchadnezzar's conversion as a moral example for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Nebuchadnesar
Liater
Novachad
Ear
Nebuchiedlhegmr
Nebuchadneai
Jehovah
Babylon
Herhach
Govertore
Losves
Howe
Jose
Pot Hole Discovery Attracts Local Interest And Smithsonian References
A pot hole formed by retreating ice left a cone of coal and rock debris in a Pennsylvania coal town. Miner James M Eaton ordered blasting to clear the airway, causing a roaring collapse that frightened workers. Souvenirs of stones from the hole are kept in homes, with Smithsonian interviews noting the site’s geological significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Branner
Groglogical Survey
Arkanans
Archbald
Pot-Hals
James M. Eaton
Mmine
M. Gilroy
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Jargon of the Stage and Theatrical Phrases
The article explains stage slang such as playing to the gas which signals a small audience only covering lighting costs and playing to a house full of paper for largely free admissions. It notes stealing thunder as a minor offense and describes praise being claimed as one’s own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. Spectable
Prosy Fingliah
Auctor and private stage talk in slang translation
In a vivid dialogue about stage life misadventures, Mise Twofeet explains her engagement via fine commands and promises, while Jessie's part hints at uncertainty with lines about the play starting Tuesday and traveling with limited scenery. The piece exposes backstage humor and slang of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Jessie
Mise Twofeet
Commans
Jeselo
Misa Twofeet
First Silk Hat Opens Public Debut in London
January first, 1797, Mr. Hetherington unveiled his new hat, the ank hat of today, in the Strand. Despite family warnings, he stepped out with little fear as merchants on the busy street halted to view the spectacle and the crowd began to gather around his shop in Sar...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetherington
Strand
New
London
The Silk Hat Riot Of John Hetherington
John Hetherington haberdasher of the Strand faced a breach of the peace charge after wearing a tall silk hat on a public highway. The crowd’s panic grew as women fainted and a child was injured, with observers noting the headpiece marked a new fashion. The case sparked debate on dress reform and authorities' response to the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Metherington
Hetherington
John Hetherington
Crown
Thomas
Minor
Tefendant
Abr
Bond Joke To Tease Splinter At Quiet Meeting
In a light exchange Ren asks to tell a Bond joke to Splinter while muttering disdain for the other man and planning to keep the joke for a private moment during a calm gathering.
Scranton Area Business Directory Fragments List
A jumbled OCR of Scranton area businesses lists numerous firms and addresses across hardware, plumbing, harness, builders hardware, bedding, band instruments, monuments, crackers, paper supplies, butter eggs cheese, feed, macaroni, jewelers, wine, stationers, funeral directors, and dry goods. The fragmentary items mention Lackawanna and Lacka avenues, Washington and Franklin streets, and multiple company names with products and services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Olean
Ralston
Berwick
Beckley
Telwindere
Delaware River
Belvidere
Amboy
New Hampshire
Fce
Ao Mill Race
Albany
Eric Medical Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Erie Medical CO
Niagara
Buffalo
WN. Y
Scranton Tribune
DAN
Gilbert, D. D
American Society of Religious Education
Nolwehnilnezzar
Ino
Lion
Jeplhen
Riley Cunken
Relglon
Nebichadnemzar Ordurns
Biroughin
Cntmines
Lis Plains
Tore
Wien
Nohuichadnezzar
Tilim
God
Christ
Noebuchadnessar
Jonnor
Urey
Hecater
Matt
Leneath
The
London Daily Mall
Hatters
Gunette
Colt the
Theel
M.D . Siath
What Is
Castoria
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Irving Flaca
I. D. Crawford
Wannrmakerr
Slepel Coopir
T' Way Cura
HOTEL
Albert
Corith &T. & University PT. Ciuly
Broadway Rooms
Aueest
Coane
Aterrics
Ib Leeal
Dregetyts
R Geers
Otunla
Tat Feuker
Bros. and McGarrah & Tho
Iit
Vo Matthews
Drugelata
Griffin Art Studio
Wyoming
BANKS
Scranton Bavings Bank
Merchants’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Lack Third National Bank
West Side Bank
N. Malin, Lack, Trust & Safe
Nat. Bank
Wyom. & Spruce. Dime
Wyom
Spruce Boots and Siloes
Weeman Fruit Co
Lackawanna
Hunt & Connell Co
Howley, 2. F
M. T
Lackawanna HardwAre Co
Lacka, Bedding, Springs, Ftc
Scranton Bedding Co
Ok” Lacka
Jim & Phillips
Frotheroe & Co
Ansley, Joseph & Son
Mercverenu & Connell
Carr, T. E. & Son
Nat. Bisenlc Co
Scran
Simrell
V. A
Linden
Uthman Poaper Co
Stevens, Feed, & Co
Weeton MII Co
Lackawanna Ava
Rasteria & Co
Franklin
Phillips, Geo, & Co
Coal Exchange
Wines and Liquor
Casey Ores
Oken & Dunn
Youum
Geo
Conwell Bidg
Florey & Crooke
Harris
Maloney Oil Mig. Co
IML Meridian
Prondeorgast & Geipel
McCann, P. J
N. Main
Man
John H. Phelps
Spruce Street
Gal
Pyrdicine CO
Cleveland
Wyoming Avenue
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