Fire devastates store. four injured in Carbondale blast
A back room fire at OR W Noble’s Meltont Street store in Carbondale caused a powerful explosion. Four Mitchell Hose Company men T A Rivenburg TL Rowleton William Myers and John Mergen were burned. Myers Mergen Tavenberg were taken to hospital or home. Fire ruined contents and the building. insurance expected to cover losses. The origin remains a mystery after three months without a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urly
OR W. Noble
Improvements at Jefferson division fire station relocation underway
The new Fire superintendent has begun reforms including moving the Ararat Summit st a tion to a better site and advancing a three mile yard with track under construction. A large crew and a steam shovel are at work on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Ararat Summit
Temporary Fire Chief Named After Confirmation Delay
Mayor Kilpatrick cannot confirm the fire chief amid council delays, so John J. McNulty becomes temporary chief. Fire companies were notified last night and McNulty will wear his badge today. Mitchell company objects, preferring P. A. Rivenburg for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Select Council
John J. McNulty
Hore
McNulty
Mitchell Company
P. A Rivenburg
Red Men Parade Advertises Lake Peyntelle Clam Bake
The Jackawanna tribe of Red Men paraded the principal street last night led by the Mozart band. The event promoted the clam bake at Lake Peyntelle today and drew a large anticipated crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackawanna Tribe
Mozart
Lake Peyntelle
Residents and visitors noted around Newton and neighboring towns
Local society items report Mieses Maud and Annie Stephens at Newton A, Stewart at Ocean Grove New Jersey and the infant son of Mr and Mrs Phineas Stark of Cemetery Street in serious condition. Visits by W Ti Torynson in New York and Dr Furnes from Scranton are recorded along with upcoming trips by Miss Jennie Jenkins to Lake Ariel and Mrs Jehn Vieree entertaining her mother in New York. A Brooklyn visit by Mra J T Rose and son precedes a major strike, and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised by A B Cooper of El Rig California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieses Maud
Annie Stephens
Newton
Stewart
Ocean Grove
Newall
Phineas Stark
Cemetery Street
William Bowen
Henry Manntan
Belmont Street
Honesdale
AF. Chaffee
New Jersey
W. Ti. Torynson
New York
W. F. Swarts
Elmira
Jennie Jenkins
Lake Ariel
Jehn Vieree
Mgt. Brockman
New York City
Rose and Son
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dr. Furnes
Scranton
Broad Street Conditions Prompt Citywide Attention
Reports from Pittston describe Broad street and Butler street in bad repair after heavy rains. Residents on Broad street urge council to fix lights and pave, while Butler street awaits funding. Notes on local officials, a new South Malino street project, and social ties among former officials. Also mentions a quiet wedding at the German Catholic church and a city-wide fire scare fueling public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Butler
Malin Street
Butler Street
Froad
Attenton
Peter Henry
Eite
Sheridan
Bleu- Ne
Fiannery Castle
Malino Street
Mullen
Corcorani
Oregon
Flannery
Corcoran
Michael Murry
Maud Miller
Scrantin
Unclear OCR Report Shows Local Officials and Guests
Yesterday Coroner McKee and Alderman Sheridan hosted guests from Miymouth and Scranton. The report notes fatigue with messenger inquests and mentions visits by Maie McDonnell and daughter. Details about a large refrigerator and Silver Burke’s five tons of tea are also referenced.
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Sheridan
McKee
Miymouth
Maie McDonnell
Scranton
Corcoran
Silver Burke
Picnics and church outings draw Taylor crowds
Community events fill the town with gatherings at Atherton's park and Mountain Park as Methodist and Catholic congregations host excursions. Local clubs host socials while strikes delay Catholic church construction and notable residents visit relatives.
Hoole Sarraparilla Promises Blood Purity Cure
An old advertisement touts Hoole Sarraparilla as a cure for dyspepsia nervousness catarrh rheumatism and eruptions claiming the circumstances of illness may be altered by purifying and enriching the blood. It also promotes Hood's Pills for biliousness and headache.
Local Notices and Social Buzz from Hallstead and Nearby
Frank Halpin of Montrose visits Hallstead friends while Michael O Connor of Cortland comes through. A Buffalo Bill show draws about forty at Binghamton. camping plans push off Monday. John McAloon to move to Binghamton with family this week. James Hanrahan plans Scranton move after finding a petition. Baptist Ladies Aid to serve supper at the parsonage Thursday 4 20 to 7 90. Rev and Mrs John A Davie hosted by Will Chase and mother in Windsor. Mrs Ryheuben Poris attends Bible conference at Hagle Mure. Mrs John derter improving. Wallstead school board elects teachers for new term. Mrs Cogie Dewey visits Binghamton. Mouse scare at Van Loan farm camp. a girl loses a tooth, board removed to recover it. Mrs William Koweller and children visiting in Binghamton.
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Frank Halpin
Montrose
Hallstead Friends
Michael O'Connor
Cortland
Root
Buffalo Bill Show
Binghamton
Warren van Doun
Arthur Sprague
John McAloon
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Will Chase
Mother
Windsor
John A. Davie
Hagle Mure
Jonhiderter
Wallstead
Comine
Posseeretmmar
Cnooe Harding
Fila Duras
Riverside
Mise Gillespie
Lillian @hurch
Schdal
Fred More
Johny O' Nell
Edward Morgan
Youngstown
Ce Ja Visting
Hong Millard
Cgieorge Dewey
George Tam
van Loan Farm
William Koweller
Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertisement and endorsements
A 19th century advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Wm. Worr and Truax, Walding Kinnan and Marvin, and J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as proprietors. The text markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as internally taken, claiming blood and mucous surfaces benefits with price per bottle and free testimonial samples.
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Hall
Toledo
Halle
Women affirm Peruna aids women with catarrh
Miss Belle Gunealls of Cedar Rapids Iowa writes with praise for Peruna claiming it cured her chronic catarrh after five to six years and improved her general health. Maude King a New York performer endorses Peruna as especially suitable for women and a free catarrh book is offered by Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Gunealls
Seventeenth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pe-ruenas
Peru
Mies Maude King
New York
Summer Catarrh Cure Promised by Dr Hartman
A historical notice claims catarrh covers cholera infantum diarrhoea and related bowel afflictions. Dr Hartman, with over forty years in practice, says he never lost a cholera infantum dysentery or diarrhea case and offers a free edition of "Summer Catarrh" by request to Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Columbus
Carbondale cyclists plan river path to Archbald with social
The Carbondale Leader highlights plans by Jermyn wheelmen to build a shaded river bottom side path to Archbald, featuring benches and water, plus a social dance at Enterprise hall for Twentieth Century Bicyvale Club members. It also notes a Masonite charm recovery tale and the funeral and services for Thomas Evans in Montdale with Foresters in attendance.
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Carbondale
Jermyn
Archbald
Bicyvale Club
Enterprise Hall
Kathran Reardon
Scranton
George McLaughlin
Powder Mill
Tiny
Lake Chapman
Tit
Alfred Butterworth
Stephen Morcont
James Toman
Thomas Bengough
Thomas Williams
James Langman
Edward Barret
John Gravel
Jonathan Parry
Pittston
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. Bh Sprague
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Epworth League
Dury
Johnson Bennett
Thomas Smith
H. D. Swickie
United States
Erin
John W. Jones
Fourth Street
Mire
Elisabeth Davis
Sorond Wheet
Jeff Monday
New York
John Pugh
James Waters
Acros
Wyoming Seminary Prepares for 1889 90 with Major Repairs
The Wyoming Seminary undertakes extensive repairs including dormitory painting new window casings and doors and gas and hot water installation. The Nelson house formerly donated by Mrs Reuten Nelson is being remodeled for President Sprague and family. Miss Helen Dickson joins the faculty replacing Miss Jowett who resigned with regret. English composition and letter writing will gain a dedicated department led by Theron Gr Osbornne. The 1900 1901 catalogue promises detailed course information and numerous engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Lnte
Reuten Nelson
Seminary
Spracue
Helms
Howland
Swedan Hall
Dy, Sprague
Louise St. Jewer
Jackson
School of Applied Design
New York
New Jersey
Schoos
Paris
Miss Jowett
Theron Gr. Osbornne
Finn Williame
Chiel
Centeners Collegiate Institute
Hackettstown
N. J
Willame
Nev. J
Williama
Iver
TUNKHANNOCK NOTES ON SHERIFF AUCTION AND LOCAL EVENTS
Sheriff Gregory announces the sale of Adolph Lemon's personal property in Menhoppen borough under judgments from N. N. Betts and local banks. Real estate will be offered at the court house on Saturday July 22. Also reported: sewer work on Marlow street near completion in four weeks and plans to reorganize the Triton baseball team.
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Gregory
Adolph Lemon
Menhoppen
N. N. Betts
Flest National Bank of
Towanda
Bank of
Mesheppen
Percy Andrews
Pittaton
Lake Carey
Wie
Marlow Street
Mary V. Fascett
Mehoopany
Paul A. Sherwood
Wilker- Barre
Meshoppon
Stone
Wyoming National Bank
Hna
Ton
John A. Sittser
Owaseo Lake
Triton Hose Company
Queen City
Lbcture Bureau
Buffalo
Hind
Triton
Tunkhannock
Youth Arrested in Attempted Coal Train Wreck in Hamoton
John Broask, 18, jailed on $300 bail after allegedly placing a coupling link on the Delaware Susquehanna and Sehuylkill railroad near Tritton. Engineer says he caught Broask in the act. Broask claims he found the link and planned to throw it between tracks, not to wreck the train.
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Hamoton
John Broask
Delaware, Susquehanna and
Wagier
Brosak
Tritton
Khucer
Trim
Sudden health warning and stomach cure in old times
A long discussion on sudden deaths from heart disease links weak stomachs to emergency collapse. It repeats pleas to heed digestive health, then promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures, with testimonials and guidance to readers to consult Dr. Pierce’s writings for health reform.
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Otter
Thomas Clever
Lever, Richland Co
Phsician
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Piercve
Golden Medical Discovery
Dre Pierce
Amity Club Hosts Rowdy Friends As Local Events Shifts
Friday events include Amity club hosting rowdy guests while Galen M. Perry works in the freight office. Kate Chambers travels with Kina Dinmick to Utica for two weeks. Sawyer's band will play at Farview next Saturday for Wayne County reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity Club
Galen M. Perry
Mra. O. T.chambers
Kate
Kina Dinmick
Utica
Sawyer
Farview
Wayne County
Tellows
Harry Nichards
Scranton
Ie Hones Dole Steoctric Light Works
Erie
Port Jervin
Honesdale
Wayrruaut
J. W. Ham
Beech Lake
West Shore
Bath
Ston Athletic Park
Pittston
Carbondale
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Norris’ Store
Jeff
A. B. Cooper
el Rig
Cal
All Drageiste
Matthew Bros
Pititston
C.O.D
Erie Medical GO
Burra A.o. N.Y
Taylor News
The
Atherton’s Park
New Catholic Church
Mountain Park
Father Moffitt
William Reynolds
Union Street
Atlantic City
Weber's
Bradley Martin
Willie Rolland
Reds
Green Rige Senators
Marie Thomas
Providence
Rev
Butland
Fist Congregational Church
North Taylor
Hallstead
Miss Belle Gunsalls
Jermyn and Mayfield
Bicycle Club
Thomas Evans
Ashtabula
Ares
Dunger
Theower
Nature
Ploren
Lula M Rile
Ivor
Goolden
Nic
Terra Iownita
Tierce
Stampa
R. V. Pierce
S. F
Port Jervie
Midleton
Fey
Gost
North Siath m
Phadel
Iphia
Shahie
AJAX
Iahaeenaes
Ulekl
Vitali
Mao Ae Bey
Baeyee
Sincesnan
Tao
Iti
Minys
Matthewa Brow
H.C. Sandereen
Hermes
Dr. Peat
Peale Ove
Boateoywbere
Addree Peat Maphcuse Co
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Con Wroming Avenue
Spruce Utreet
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