Returned convict attempts burglary in Carbondale
Thomas Kane newly released from Eastern penitentiary after four years for burglary was caught breaking into Martin Finlan’s West Side home. He pleaded not guilty but was committed to county jail without bail by Alderman Jones after pleading for leniency. Kane's prior robberies and recent suspicions fueled the arrest as patrolmen tracked him from a Main Street saloon to the Finlan residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kane
Martin Finlan
Alderman Jones
Eastern Penitentiary
West Side
Cherry Hill
Martin Finlon
McAndrew
William McAndrew
Asheop
Jones
Kane
Winton
Finlan
Mr. Finlan
Neantime
Mr. Finlon
Chief McAndrew
Rhinevault
Kane Was Taken Before Alderman Jones
Mr. Finton
Pinton
My. Finlan
Thomas
Corbondale
Scranton
Fallbrook Road
Nicholas Devine
Brooklyn
Gunster
Michael Connor
Raihroad Street
Carden
Clover Lent Manufacturing Company
Connor
Grape-Nuts Cited As Beneficial Food By A Mother
A mother reports Grape-Nuts improved severe nervous exhaustion and fatigue. She describes sleeping better, reenergized days, and the ability to do housework and study music without becoming tired. Children request larger puddings and enjoy the food as candy. Postum Co. promoting recipes for warm weather in each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Cruich
Thos OConnell Dead Carbondale Merchant
Thomas OConnell of Carbondale died at his home on South Church Street and Seventh Avenue about 11 o clock yesterday forenoon after a two year illness begun with stomach trouble. Born February 26 1840 in Little Neck Long Island he came to Carbondale at age 12 to learn candy trade and later built wealth in real estate and restaurant ventures. He is survived by his wife one son Andrew J. OConnell two daughters Mary and Margaret OConnell a half brother James Govan and a half sister Mrs James Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Connell
Carbondale
South Church Street
Seventh Avenue
Mr. O'Connell
Little Neck
Long Island
O'Connell Bros
Star Clothing
Malin Street
Gillis
Park Place
Salem Avenue
Joseph A. Hoole
O'Connell
Courbondiale
One Hundred
Andrew J. O'Connell
Mary
Margaret O'Connell
James Govan
James Morrison
Election Contest Fees Paid to Carbondale Witnesses
Carbondale voters subpoenaed in the Langstaff Kelly election contest will be paid their witness fees early next week. County official John Coupler Morris and ex-Clerk W G Daniels arranged the payments in the council chamber, avoiding trips to Scranton and saving witnesses time. Payments begin Tuesday and continue until all fees are disbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Langstaff-Kelly
John Coupler Morris
W. G. Daniels
Scranton
Loyal Hurd's Daring Ride Captures Town's Attention
Loyal Hurd of Canaan street leaped onto a runaway Drayman Bell wagon on North Main street. He clung to the wagon tongue and halted the team after a swift, perilous chase, narrowly preventing danger when thunderstorms spooked the horses at the Delaware and Hudson company's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayman Bell
Hurd
Canaan Street
Horges
North Main Street
Delaware and Hudson Company
Painter KK Spangenburg Heads to Lake Quinaugamond
Local painter KK Spangenburg leaves today for Lake Quinaugamond, traveling from Canaan where he will spend some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangenburg
Lake Quinaigamond
Canaan
Two Weeks Fading Over Mountain Water Sheet
A concise note describes a pretty sheet of water over the mountain showing two weeks fading, highlighting abundant scenery and a tranquil landscape. The text emphasizes the scene’s quiet beauty and seasonal moisture lingering in the high terrain.
Firemen Relief Names Officers At July Meeting
At the July meeting of the Firemen's Relief association officers were elected for the year. William Peel of Columbia Hose No 1 was named president. W J Myers of Andrew Mitchell No 1 vice president. Marcus Hert of Cottage No 2 secretary. T B Campbell of Andrew Mitchell No 1 treasurer. trustees named were Anthony Letts Mitch ella, Anthony O Malley Cottage, and Patrick F Fox Columbias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Relief Association
William Peel
Columbia Hose Company No
W. J. Myers
Andrew Mitchell
Marcus Hert
Cottage No
T. BE. Campbell
Anthony Letts
The
Mitchella
Anthony O'Malley
Cottage
Patrick F. Fox
Columbias
Generous Carbondale visitors praised after Honesdale game
The Carbondale Peta team and guests from Carbondale were praised for orderly conduct at a Saturday baseball game in Maple City. Editors from Wayne Independent recount a civil, lively crowd with visitors from Scranton and Pottsville townships, noting hospitality lapses and local commentary. The piece includes local names, addresses, and plans for summer visits, with misc anecdotes about players and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondallana
Maple City
B. F. Haines
Wayne Independent
Tappan
Carbondale
Peta
Honesdale
Alderman Jhomas Receives Commission in Scranton
Alderman Fred Jhomas, newly appointed magistrate of the Third ward, traveled to Scranton yesterday to receive his commission from Trevorder of Deed Born. He will open his office in the former Alderman Alornson’s building at South Meinstre TM and Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jhomas
Scranton
Trevorder
Thomas
Alornson
South Meinstre
Eighth Avenue
Belmont Stars Set To Face Vandling Shiggers
Belmont Bture meets Vandling Shiggers on Simpson grounds this afternoon to seek a victory in a planned athletic clash and advance in standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Stars
Belmont Bture
Simpson Grounds
Local social notes from Scranton and surrounding towns
Community short visits and homecomings across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, and nearby areas. Residents such as Joseph Judge, Verna Bigelow, Mrs. William Carson, Clara Wills, Gomer Morgan, and others are noted visiting relatives, staying with friends, or spending time away in Dundalf Biklake White Oak More Wilkes-Barre or Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Oj. Byrne
New
Biklake
Mary Gilligan
Wilkes-Barre
Mike Agnes Guallagher
D 1. Davis
D. J. Davis
Nanticoke
Mike Pearl Gilles
White Oak More
Mise Kilie Walsh
Mis
Edward Capwell
Annie Whitelock
Ethel Wagner
Iylinton
Alvira Blanton
Priceburg
Best Diarrhoea Remedy Praised By Indiana Farmer
Mr W B Landers, a prominent farmer near Indianappalia Indiana, extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine on earth. He says he has used it five years and it has saved his life several times and would not be without a bottle. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Landers
Indianappalia
Ind
Chamberlain
Fivne
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Local Testimony
A Scranton resident, Henry Luts Jr., testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain after two years of illness. The advertorial notice cites failures of other remedies and promotes Doan's Pills as a trusted kidney cure, sold by Matthews Bros. in Scranton for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Henry Luts, Jr
Monsey Avyenue
Green Ridge
Doan
Matthews Bros
Peckville Social News and a Explosive Mishap
Peckville residents host Hickory baseball against the business men club on the grounds this afternoon. A dynamite mishap at J P Benjamin’s safe causes major damage to the Benjamin residence and nearby structures, with Frank promising to cover damages.
Notable Residents and Visitors Mentioned in Local Notes
Jermyn and Mayfield report visits from Rev. W A Griffiths of Trempeaieau Wis to his brother Thomas M Griffiths in Third Street. Celia Brady of the Telephone exchange reports on Carbondale matters. Bertha Jones of Valley Malls N Y tours relatives here after seven years. The Twenty First Century Bowing circle to meet at Mrs HH Willman’s South Main Street. Halph Rymer of Jermyn among thirteen law exam candidates at Beranton. Joseph OFirien Avora visits, returns home. Dr Freed Shields visiting from the South, with relatives at uncle Dr M J Shields. Joseph Quinn of Mayfield discharged from Emergency hospital and home. wound at Kla Lew not fully healed, crutches in use. Dr and Mrs Baron Jackson and Mrs J J Place of Mayfield spent Tuesday at Crystal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Griffiths
Trempeaieau
Wis
Thomas M. Griffiths
Third Street
Celia Brady
The
Telephone Exchange
Carbondale
Bertha Jones
Valley Malls
N. Y
HH. A. Willman
South Main Street
Halph Rymer
Klalew
Dr. and Mire
Baron Jackson
J. J. Place
Mayfeld
Crystal Lake
Local residents enjoy short visits and trips
Archbal d Mr and Mrs John Gilhoal and son Fink are visiting relatives in Carbondale. Guinarin leaves for West Union for an extended visit. Mrs Peter Propetius and children go to Biarlight for two weeks. Gibbons of Beranton visits Riverside family. James Philbin makes a business trip to Carbondale. Miss Mary Maxwell of Jermyn was in town briefly. Mrs William Van Doren spends a few days at Crystal Lake. H Miller and Archie Nicol were at Carbondale yesterday. Miss Mame Mungan of Pittston is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Effie Franey
Pike Street
Kate Walsh
Scranton
Anna ‘Tighe
Nellie Campbell
Crystal Lake
Catharine Jennings
Anna Tele
West Side
Frances Boland
Church Street
David Morgan
Pottsville
Iizzie Mitchell
Lissiee Walsh
Thomas O'Malley
James McFadden
Philadelphia
Carbondale
G. BR. Love
Minnie
Maggie Love
Brooklyn
Benton
Elsie Love
Tl. A. Baswett
Plymouth
Mich
Mr. Bassett
Buffalo
Donald
Rochester
Mary Maxwell
Jermyn
Willam van Doren
H. Miller
Archie Nicol
Mame Mungan
Pittston
Local visitors drop in during town stay
Mrs Kollar and her son Brive from Scranton visit Mr and Mrs Justus Bishop on Malin Street, joined by Mrs Rose Norton of Carbondale who is passing through town for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
T. FB. Neulon
Local residents take varied trips and visits this week
DY Harris and William Wilters and Joseph Bost left yesterday for a fishing trip to Lake Hlewiey. A group from this place joined the Merchants excursion to Lake Aries. Button returned after a week at Peter, Pa. John O'Brien vacationing at Lake Winula. Miss Coolbullah of Kingston visits Miss Marie Surge of Blakely. Stephen Reap and James Colline travel to Indianapolis as Mine Workers delegates. John Davie of Denmore Street leaves for Altgoun for new work. Mrs. George Dalley back from Honesdale visits. Jatin Edwards of Delaware visits Pittsburg relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harris
William Wilters
Joseph Bost
Lake Hlewiey
Mervehants
Lake Aries
Button
Peter, Pa
John O'Brien
Lake Winula
Coolbullah
Ikingston
Marie Surge
Blakely
Stephen Reap
James Colline
Indianapolis
Mine Workers’ Mine
John Davie
Denmore Street
Altgoun
George Dalley
Honesdale
Jatin Edwards
Delaware
Pittsburg
Local Notes From Binghamton and Nearby Areas
William Walker of Binghamton N Y is Vielting his daughter Mra Pel ton. Mr and Mrs John Davenpat of Tay lor were guests of Mr and Mrs George Bortree. Miss Auguala Milley visited Heranton Monday. Mrs Vincent Megai gel returned home from a visit in Binghamton. Attendees at the Merchants picnic at Lake Avidl included A J Hornbauer and family 8 Brown and family Mr and Mrs Edward Van Beant and others in Holisterville last Sabbath. Mora Mebean of Binghamton is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Binghamton
N. Y
Mra
Pelton
John Davenpat
Taylor
George Bortree
Frank Brown J
Howe
Auguala Milley
Heranton
Vincent Megai’gel
Lake Avidl
A. Jd. Hornbauer
Brown
Edward van Beant
Holisterville
Sire
Mora Mebean
Binghaumtou
Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits
The column lists guests and visits around the area including Mrs. Vincent Me wired hosting her sister and Mea.runk Posten visiting from Salem. George Bortree and George Sturehy travel for family gatherings while Maw Carpenter and Chariot Nonekis appear in town for various visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Mewired
Spangenburg
Salem
Iasi
Mea
Runk Posten
Kimhuret
George Bortree
Munday
George Sturehy
Jows
Mya
Alartha Havenal
Maw
Carpenter
Howmellayville
Chariot
Mise Rochetoit Davis
Taylor
Cearge
Mrs. Wencett
Berantun Alonday
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the News of Carbondale
God
Thos
Lake Quinsigamond
Honesdale Press
Haines
Independent
Tribune
John McComb
Dittrich
Miller
William Miller
Kume
Tonesdale
Dr. O'Connell
Hte
Allen House
Allen House Iniber Shore
Ble
Giants
Amalgamated Associiation
Curbstone
Doun
Foater-Milburn Co
United States
Dean
Peckville
Gilbert Pierce
Dorothy
North Malin Street
George Wademan
Lizzie Dunlap
Kile
Louise
Hawk
Richard Dewer
Lackawanna
Woodcock
Osburn
Beranton
J. W. Beck
Wovelock
J. P. Benjamin
Frank
Benjeamin
Bapiat
Benjamin
Jermyn and Mayfield
Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping
Connolly & Wallace
ALL
Havana
Ca Imperial Cigar CD
Cubanola Cigars
Moscow
T Rooinsons
Pilsner
Scranton, Pa
MTA
Ir Neer
America
DR. Densten
Spruce St. Scranton
Tvou
Pes
Hs Howe
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