Industrialized transformation of Anthracite Park site in Carbondale
In Carbondale the Delaware and Hudson plans for Anthracite park shifted from a leisure space to an active industrial site. Tracks for work trains, earth filling, and steam powered gear cover the former rink area as crews, horses, and engines accelerate earthmoving. Past investments of up to 820,000 by J W Aitken’s Traction company are noted as previously wasted.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
White J
Funeral of Mya Moon Held After Home Visitation
The funeral of Mya Moon was held yesterday afternoon from the family home on Canaan Street. A large number of friends viewed the remains before the procession to Luopitat Church where Rev. J C Crumtey conducted services. Interment followed at Maple Wood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Moon family members George Willis Edward William and Charles Moon. Floral bearers were relatives Fred and Athert Moon.
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Mya
Nicholas Moon
Canaan Street
Luopitat Church
J.C. Crumtey
Maplewood Cemetery
Mesere
George
Willis
Edward
William
Charles Moon
Fred and
Athert Moon
Red Men Host Lake Poyntelin Excursion Dinner
About a hundred excursionists joined the local Red Men yesterday at Lake Poyntelin for a sumptuous repast served under a clam themed name. The scene has become famous for such affairs with the organization matching the high standard set by peers.
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Lake Poyntelin
Wichita guest of his father among local visitors
Frank C. Niles of Wichita Kansas visits his father Dr A Niles. Alderman Jones and Hon Z F Reynolds dine near Deestal ware Hancock expect home today. J Morgan returns from Susq Auvhanna with Jonson Mills and J Robinson in Philadelphia. Mrs J W Fulkerson G A Singer Harper and Nattily Pulker son stay at Waymart PA. Leonard takes annual vacation at Rik Lake. H 4 May family at Rik Lake. Professor Hockenberg returns home J J Hurke at Astory Park. Mr W M Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence reports relief from chronic diarrhoea after taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Frank C. Niles
Wichita
Kansas
A. Niles
Alderman Jones
Z. F. Reynolds
Hancock
J. & Morgan
Sus Auvhanna
Jonson Mills
J. Robinson
Philadelphia
Mesdames J
W. Fulkerson
G. A. Singer
Harper
Nattily Pulkerson
Waymart
WL. Leonard
Rik Lake
Professor Hockenberg
J. J. Hurke
Astory Park
Denial From Taloonkeeper Over Reported Fight
Theodore Wacina, Mayfield taloonkeeper, denies a Republican report of a fight at his premises with multiple serious injuries. He notes a peaceful gathering of Kussian societies dancers nearby, cites stray injuries on the street, and suspects rival business motives behind the story.
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Theodore Wacina
Republican
Mrr
Waehna
Ehane Smith
Peed
Johnaen
Taylor News Outing and Church Picnic in Atherton’s Grave
Local events list a Methodist Episcopal gathering in Atherton's grave today with the Taylor Silver Cornet Band providing music. A social would follow if weather worsens. Other notes include tax bond filings, funeral for Rendham infant, teacher exams, and community visits.
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M. E. Church
Mayfield News Highlights and Local Incidents
The report notes Richard Réeemergey’s return from Kiondike and four others still en route home. Ontario and Western railway and Tracthon Company workers received pay yesterday. Newton Lake residents were seen. A large turnout is expected for St James Sunday School event with refreshments planned. Miss Lizzie Buckingham of Wort Mayfield sustains a painful cut while chopping wood. The Mayfield band, directed by Prof. Russell, played an open air concert for several hundred at J. J. Place’s lawn. The planing mill will resume today to process stock. Willie Nichol of Cemetery Street is seriously ill and at risk of further complications.
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St. James
Willie Nichol
Cemetery Sfrect
Local notes from Old Forge and area events
Pam Mir and Mere Old Forge news reports a July 16 birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Thornton. Mrs George Mother is improving after neuralgia. Fred Miecklider took mine foreman exam at Scranton on Tuesday. Bek church men plan a chimney owner event soon. Brick church hosts a youth from Macedonia speaking on his country’s ways and religions. he will return as a missionary. Master Allen Reed was bitten on the...
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Pam
Mir
Mere
Willa Jones
John Thornton
Lake Carey
George
Fred Miecklider
Scratton
Bek
Youn Nan
Maedonia
Allen Reed
Local Briefs and Visitor Notes From Taylor Area
Wednesday morning incident involving a dog caused minor concerns. Visitors Martha Carey and Lauran Tinklepaugh spent the past week in Taylor. Mrs. Thomas Bothwick and daughter Elizabeth visit relatives in Maryland. Mrs. Jomen Nogley remains homebound due to illness. Nurse Mian Alive Drake and Cheater Atherton of South Eaton are visiting friends in town.
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Martha Carey
Lauran Tinklepaugh
Taylor
Thomas Bothwick
Mlizabeth
Maryland
Jomen Nogley
Sictnerm
Mian Alive Drake
Ie Atvent- Tneher
Musical and lawn social at Susquehanna Street venue
The EF society of the Presbyterian church hosts a musical and lawn social at the residence of Mrs. Few on Susquehanna Street tomorrow evening with instrumental duets, vocal solos, readings, recitations, and a violin and piano duet. An admission fee of five cents is charged. Various locals are noted in visits and travels around Scranton Wilkes-Barre Dunmore and Ashley.
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Society of the Presbyterian Church
Few
Holamond
Susquehanne Street
Harry Pud- Me
Mise Nettie Maton
Mre. Burdick
Scratton
Reading
Mr. Wedgworth
Mise Fince Pottlarew
Yoon
Germat Evans
Scranton
Ether Shirer
Vocn
Miss Jonkine
Wilkes-Barre
Yeultation
Misa Muattie Matthews
Misses Stackhouse
Milas Louise Hemastreet
Wilkes-Harre
Maggie Thomas
Miss May Evans
Jennie Gray
Sadie McNichola
Taylor
Missen Mollie
Angie Healey
Dunmore
Grace Lynch
Mongrecutlandl Church
James Neaton
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Alfred Manroe
Mien Jane Haines
Grelatt
Busquehannie County
Mike Jennie Manles
Aretbald
John McAndrew
Dunmore Street
Mrac Fomuel Matthews
Ashley
F. P. Eyre
Mise Mildred Eyre
Edward Matthews
Susqueshatin Street
M. J. Bweeney
Trin
Rochester
Alfred Criffiths
Jermyn
W.H. Kennedy
Green Fidge
Futures Course by Rev Putnam at the court house
On July 21 35 and 28 Rev G N Putnam will deliver a course of futures at the court house, with subjects Paria Jerusalem and Rone. He will speak from personal experience and illustrate with stereopticon views from his own pictures for three evenings, promising an interesting con tinuation.
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G. N. Putnatin
Court House
Paria
Jerusalem
Rone
Putnam
Conree
Michael Ferman
Clinton Township
Tos
Wood Pratt
Tunkhannock Borough
George G. Keeney
Braintrim Township
Joseph Wood Pratt
Tunkhannock
Charles FE. Terry
Wiltkes- Barre
McHine
J. Wool Platt
W. T. Amts
Scranton
FJ. Simpson
Harvey's Lake
George D. Wright
Taceyville
Frank J. Spaulding
Windham Township
Herman Fuscett
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Local Social Roundup in Priceburg Area
Hyde Park residents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmidt spent Sunday with August Schmidt in Lincoln Street. Mrs. Mary Smith and daughter Helen planned a few weeks in Windsor, Ontario. Percy Hamlett hosted Sunday school at George Trell’s Carmet Street home. Annie and Kate Schmidt returned home from Colden Chain lodge after visiting Mike Molle Schmidt. Fe will hold a regular session this evening. P. M. church young people close meets in church basement tonight. Joseph Foster of Scranton visited yesterday. Citizens band to meet in band room this evening at 7 o'clock.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atherton
Chute
Taylor Silver Cornet
Henry Harding
Old Forgeborough
Ton
Hilo
Patton Taylor
Robert Johnson
John Lurber
Joseph Jones
Wallace Ormiston
John W. Faraday
William Dawson
Griffin Richards
Henry Mackinder
John W. Mara
Charles Kildel
Willliam Sowden
Jesse Gangner
W. J. Davis
David BR. Bowen
Frederick Wilson
New York
Lackawinna Valley Council
United American Mechanics
John EK. Johna
Railroud Street
Hyde Park
M. Harris
Harvey's Lake
Davis
Allen
Edwardaville
J. Bh. Davis
Thomas Reynolds
Washington Street
Jenkin Harris
Antle Harris
Borunton
Gwilym Evans
J. M. Lloyd
Grove Street
Frederick Stone
East Newton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Catholic Church
Emil Schmidt
August Schmidt
Lincoln Street
Mary Smith
Helen
Windsor
Nadi
Percy Hamlett
Clase
George Trell
Carmelt Street
Annie
Kate Schmidt
Mike Molle Schmidt
Colden Chain Lodge
Joseph Foster
Scranton
Fishermen Report Good Luck at Lake Ariel Pines
Yesterday at the Blote Pines Lake Ariel several visitors were hosted by Mrs. A. N. Kramer and Mrs. H Kramer amid a gathering of local residents. Seybolt Lawson and others joined the visit with Mrs. Fowl Council. A fisherman landed a five pound basa and A J Duffy from the Pines stopped by Scranton in the evening as a guest.
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Blote Pines
Lake Ariel
NK. Cecomer
Jet Freaman
Seybolt Landon
R. H. Patterson
George Kmpbell
Beranton
Mise Jeannetta Edinger
Stroudsburg
H. Kramer
Myre
Je Preeman
A. N. Kramer
Seybolt Lawson
Pines
A. J. Duffy
Scranton
Revelers Guarded by Law After A Turbulent Night
In Pittston a late night scene disrupted by a confrontation involving Mrs Goviana and local officials led to legal measures to protect reputation. The incident followed a quarrel during a public event where harsh remarks were exchanged and prosecutors faced strong objections.
Court hears Carbondale man over missing duties
A county court session heard Charles Chapman of Carbondale and other parties debate an absence and duties at the Delaware and Hudson depot. The alderman warned parties to avoid appearing again to escape county action.
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Charles Chapman
Carbondale
Delaware and Hideon
David Padford
Destruction of Farmhouse Near Worden by Fire
Fire heavily damaged Dr Flirain Worden Jr s farmhouse two miles from Factoryville last Thursday afternoon. Neighbors aided Mr Worden who saved nearly all possessions. Cause reported as defective chimney. Dr Mathewson and son from Washington DC visiting relatives amid concern for health and recovery. Alma Wrigley returned to Moses Taylor hospital after two weeks with relatives. Mrs Wall and Mrs Tunkhannock attended Rebekah lodge visit. Local excursion to Far View drew many residents.
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Flirain
Worden
Fartoryelile
Worlen
Mathewson
Bilas
Washington, D.C
Alma Wrigley
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mra
Yetta
Wall
Tunkhannock
Rebekah Lodge
Far- View
Babies From the Clouds at Richview Farm
In 1858 at the Illinois State Fair a Chicago aeronaut’s balloon landed near Richview. Willie and Mary Harvey climbed into the basket and rode the balloon for miles before it drifted south and eventually landed in a Mt Vernon area tree. They were found unharmed next morning and returned home.
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William Marvey
Mary
Richview
Winnall
Central Clery
Chicago
Ballow
Here
Willian Harvey
Little Willie
Matty
Baloon
Moe
Harvey
Rome
Central City
Centralia
Muscoutah
East St. Louuia
Willie
Mt. Vernon
John
Reward Offered for Catarrh Cure Failure
A historical notice offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Cheney and Co in Toledo. The ad lists overseeing pharmacies Wien & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin as wholesale druggists and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials available.
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Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
FY. J
Thute Iti
Wien & Truax
Kinnan & Marvin
Tolede
Thall
al Digeiita Teatimoninia
Hall
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Mathew Bros
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor News
Old Forge
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St. Louis
Boston
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Priceburg
Pittston
Kekerson
Woycestar
Tituane
Loftus Offies
Goviana
Follopinga
Babies From the Clouds
St. Louie
Globe-Democrat
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Nervite Medical Co
Cioton & Jackson Sin
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Ullools
Megarih & Thoma Uru
Hilie
Zell
Mother Hubbard
Nottingham
Eaay
Alaska
California
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Jonas Long
Kemeny
Morteen
Matlyp
Mr Vigor
We. Brone We Vite Peer Cha Dmnione
The Dickson Manufacturing Co, Ferditon and Witke+Klinera, Pa
Manutae Uti
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Guauigna Ajssett
Joey Tier
Becranten
Matthews Bros
H. C. Banderecon
Druggista
Hore
Oasis
Eure
Hee
North Isih
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Job Lee Turton
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Joan H. Phelps
Pharmacist
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