Local Notes From Lackawanna County and Surrounding Towns
Reports from Carbondale Bethany and surrounding areas include wedding tours returns visits and social calls. Residents and visitors such as Mr and Mrs George Pendleton Miss Mabel Secor and Miss Florence Secor travel to and from towns while others attend funerals and parochial visits. Miners seek foreman certificates and local staff address job ads and publication requests at Bannon Co New Caledonia Main Street.
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Bethany
County
George Pendleton
Mian Ma Watt
Penn Hall
Crystal Lake
Mise Mattle Brink
Binghamton
Mise Howes
Utica
N. Y
N. H. Hiller
Bryan Peck
Mary Worrell
Wilkus-Harre
Mabel
Florence Secor
Honesdale
Mise
Hannah Coggins
Pittston
John Addly
Wilkes-Barre
Fathers Murphy
Olyphant
Shanley
Dixon
Millane
Dunmore
Daniell
Mir
G. W. Cross
Laurel Street
Joe Murphy
van Bergan & Co
Alfred Teague
Jackson, Tenn
Evan M. Thomas
South Church Street
D. L. Batley
Michael Quinn
Wilson Creek
James Davaney
Iowa
Felix Davaney
Lavey
Scranton
Cougar
Farview
Three Men Held on Assault Charge After Sunday Night Incident
Thomas Langan Patrick Langan and William Snyder appeared before Alderman Baker on Tuesday evening charged by James Caveston with assaulting him Sunday night at Simpson. Caveston was badly cut and bruised. The defendants were reportedly intoxicated. They waived a hearing and posted $500 bail each for appearance in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Patrick Langan
William Snyder
Alderman Baker
James Caveston
Simpson
Caveston
Ladies Visit Lake Ariel Camp for Warm Scranton Welcome
A group of young city ladies enjoyed a warm reception Tuesday at the Scranton Camp Weichel near Lake Ariel. The party included Elisabeth Sherrer, Helen Sherrer, Eugenia Smith, Elizabeth Morgan, Elizabeth Thomas, Annie Roberts, Margaret LaReaux, Minerva LaReaux, and Lillie Henwood of Jermyn. LaReaux and Henwood will spend two weeks vacation at the Kellum home, Lake Ariel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Scranton Camp Weichel
Elisabeth
Helen Sherrer
Eugenia Smith
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Thomas
Annie Roberts
Margaret
Minerva LaReaux
Libbie Henwood
Jermyn
Mise LaReaux
Henwood
Kellum
Examination of mine foreman applicants by First Anthracite district board
A number applying for certificates as mine foremen were examined by the board of the First anthracite district in the city building council room yesterday. The board includes Edward Roderick Charles P. Ford James E. Morrison Joseph T. Roberts and Lewis H. Johns acted as clerk. Examinations are not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roderick
Scranton
Charles P. Ford
Marshwood
James E. Morrison
Carbondale
Joseph ‘T. Roberts
Jermyn
Lewis HH. Johns
Alumni Park Sports Day Promises Keen Bicycle Races
Much interest surrounds an afternoon program at Alumni park featuring bicycle races among Dee Wickwire Merritt Ham Dorflinger and Dettrick. A boys race follows and the Simpson and Alumni baseball teams close the day. Weather permitting a large crowd is expected.
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Alumni Park
Dee
Wickwire
Merritt
Ham
Dorflinger
Dettrick
Simpson
Alumni Haseball
Mozart Band Excursion Draws Thousands to Shohola Glen
A large Red Men of Honesdale excursion to Shohola Glen with the Mozart band drew crowds as a concert in Maple City park Monday evening attracted many thousands. The streets sidewalks and park were packed, and the Mozarts praised the warm reception during their return on Tuesday night.
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Red Men of
Honesdale
Shohola Glen
Maple City Park
Andrew Mitchell Sets Fast Kingston to Carbondale Ride
Andrew Mitchell completed a Kingston to Carbondale run in two hours and forty seven minutes covering nearly forty miles. The route featured a constant uphill grade, making the effort notably challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mitchell
Kingston
Carbondale
Full Time at the Collieries Reported by Delaware and Hudson
A number of the collieries of the Delaware and Hudson Canal company received notice that beginning yesterday full time could be worked until further orders. This notice comes as welcome news to many miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Alumni versus Arch bald clinch county league pennant
A lively Tuesday contest at Alumni Park saw Arch bald defeat Alumni Carbondale to capture the County league pennant. Arch bald prevailed on the afternoon with a strong performance securing the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni
Carbondale
Alumni Park
Cleveland Woman Visits Parents in Park Esteer and West
Mrs Theodore Hesinger of Cleveland Ohio visits her parents Mr and Mrs David P Lewis of Park Esteer. General Manager Flynn of the Traction Company left yesterday with his wife for the West. Mrs Flynn who is in feeble health will remain for some time with her parents. Miss Jennie Jenkins left for a visit to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hesinger
Cleveland
Ohio
David P. Lewis
Park Etreer
Flynn
the Traction Company
West
Jennie Jenkins
Woman Health and a Home Cure by Dr Pierce
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a private home cure for female ailments. It claims to restore health to the feminine organs, cure nervous symptoms, indigestion, and insomnia without examinations, and promotes a self help guide in The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Bethernoet
Stern
V. Pierce
Bullalo, N.Y
Pioneer rail worker Daniel P. Taylor’s long career and life
Daniel P. Taylor born April 1 in Greenfield township Luxerne county now Lackawanna Pennsylvania. He joined the Delaware and Hudson in youth and rose to fireman at Archbald crossing after early work as a gravity road runner. He helped survey the Archbald to Olyphant gravity line and has served over fifty years with D and H. A staunch Republican, he held town roles such as burgess and treasurer and was active in Masons Odd Fellows and Masonic Veterans groups.
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Daniel P. Taylor
Greenfield
Luxerne County
Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
Stephen Taylor
Phoebe Taylor
New England
Taylor
Abraham Oakley
Green Grove
Lydia Taylor
Jermyn
Belaware and Hudson Cini! Company
Courbondale
Blakely
Archbald
Carbondale
Pit Franklin
Mr. Taylor
Carpenter Gang
H. L. Corwin
Middle Branch
G Plane
Olyphant
R. Manville
Archbald Crossing
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
James Archbald
Co. P. Werts
R. Man
Scranton
Burgess
Meadomes T. Morgan
F. C. Smith
D. Morgen
F. Morgan
A. Davie
Misa
Sarah Philips
Frank Davis
Turaday
C. F. Baker
J. 4. Nicholson
Thomas Henwood
John T. Willams
George Blake
James Shields
Se D. Davin
J. B. Roach
Kress Stationary Company
Wilkes-Harre
Community notes from Hyde Park and Taylor area
Local residents: Mrs David Price Taylor returns home from visiting, David Howells of Fleetville recovering from injuries in Taylor mines. Archbald colliery idle awaiting coal supply. will resume. Nineteen month old Cardwell child funeral at Grove Street. burial at Forest Home cemetery. Katie Clancey and Mrs Mary Day visitors noted. Street work underway with new gutters. Knights of the Golden Eagle No. 247 meet at Reese's. Hungarian at Taylor colliery injured while joading under chutes, taken to Moves Taylor hospital. Marie Prendergast confined by illness. Joint TI B U excursion with Hyde Park well attended. Junior Order United American Mechanics No. 1 to meet at Van Thorn's hall. Edward J. Evans improving after illness. Dr. Sutton visited. Mrs W M Evans of Hyde Park visiting relatives.
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David Price
Hill Side
David Howells
Fleetville
Taylor Mines
Archbald
Jamen Cardwell
Grove Street
Forest Home Cemetery
Rachel Hughes
Hyde Park
Tine Kate Clancey
Olyphant
Mise Mary Day
Llewellyn
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Reese's
Taylor
Joader
Taylor Hospital
Misa Marie Prendergast
Depot Street
United American Mechanics No. #1
van Thorn'’s Hall
Edward J. Evans
India
Dr. Sutton
Scranton
W. M. Evans
Grassy Sand colliery game postponed and other town updates
The baseball game between inside and outside workers at Grassy Sand colliery is postponed to a later date. Delaware and Hudson collieries are ordered to start full time. Rev. E B Simpkins to receive the Liberty pole and flag from Rev. J D Thomas. An insane man found on Main Street is confined. efforts to identify him continue. Citizens meet at Wilson Hose Co room to plan flagpole hoisting on July 31 with ceremonies. T VU Spangenburg seeks Republican delegate nomination from First ward.
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Grassy Sand
Delaware and Hudson
CC. Simpkins
J. D. Thomas Willl
Turgees &. B. Willams
Main Street
Welths
Burwens
Chief Robling
Scranton
Citizens Committee
Wilson Hose Company
T. VU. Spangenburg
Himelf
Republian
Boy Injured Crossing Tracks Near Johnson’s Breaker
Roy Evans ten year old son of Mr and Mrs D B Evans of Susquehanna street sustained a severe arm injury when two sections of cars bumped together while crossing a track near Johnsons breaker. Doctors fear amputation and he was taken home for treatment. Also a small fire at the rear of Shulta’s clothing store was extinguished by water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Evans
Mra. D. BE. Evans
Susquehanna Street
Johnson
Lackawanna Company
Drs. Kelly and Crans
H. ©. Lucas
Carbondale
Wis
F. Moon
Philadelphia
Fred Thomas
Ready Pay
Rome
Eugene Call
Scranton
Shulta
Excelsiors
Mary Dunlavy
Gertrude
Kathe Ferguson
P. W. Fadden
Dunmore Street
R. N. Davis
Archbald
Local Tragedies and Travel News From Monday
Mr Nealth dies after roof collapse on Monday. Funeral held Monday for infant child of Mr and Mrs Brown. Rev and Mrs W G Funk return from a visit in New Jersey.
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Nealth
Amateur Ball Notes Highlight Local Club Challenges
The Dunmore Nonpareila accept a July 25 challenge from Execelstors of Carbon dale at Sport Hill, with John Coleman as manager and John McDonald as captain. Dashers of Old Forge beat Nonparvilla of Priceburg Sunday, and the Dashers seek a rematch with West Side Browns and a game with Minooka. Lite England Stars challenge Bliders Mystics Columbias or Taylor Greys for a Saturday 2 40 am game. Scranton Packing workers challenge Me garge and Connell to a July 24 game at James Boyas grounds. Scranton Junior seek games Friday and Young Anthracites Saturday, plus contact No. 2 school next week. Little England State aims to arrange with Elm Park church boys for an excursion game at Lake Aris July. Age limit noted as under 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
L. Eipatein
Little England
Elm Park
Grain-O Advertises New Food Drink For All Ages
TRY GRAIN O today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that kids may drink without limit as well as adults. Grain-O has a rich brown color like Mocha or Java and is made from pure grains said to be easy on the stomach and gentle on the throat.
Temperance resort features remodeled facilities and boating
Strictly temperance property offers remodeled and furnished accommodations with a large lawn and dancing pavilion. Amenities include croquet grounds, bicycle boats, sail boats, 15 row boats, fishing tackle, and free to quests. Write for terms via Alford Station.
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Alford
Holiday Preparations Ahead for Annual Event
Thursday marks the approach of the annual holiday with significant preparations underway. Local organizers coordinate activities, decorations, and safety measures to welcome attendees and ensure a festive, well-organized celebration.
Local baseball and club challenges posted in Tribune notices
Clubs issue various matches on July dates with managers J F Foster Peter Rosar G Schlager and P J Philbin. Teams include the Violets Crescents Nationals Sliders James Boys Minooka Lackawannas Eurekas Dunmore Nonpareils and Walnut Street Stars with games on suitable grounds and prize tickets.
Train Schedules From Scranton June 21 1897
Effective Monday June 21 1897 trains depart Scranton with multiple eastbound and westbound routes. Express and local services connect New York Philadelphia Trenton Washington Binghamton Elmira Utica Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and more. Pullman cars and timetable details available from M L Smith District Passenger Agent.
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Scranton
Fexrose
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Himira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
All Paints
Binghamton and Way Station
Nicholson
Binghamton and
Elmira
Utica
Richfield Springs
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes
Barreymouth
Hoomeburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Faringaton
Pullman
M. L. Smith
Scranton Train Schedule Fragments for May 18
Partial OCR notes list train times and stops including Scranton, Hawley, and York with entries unclear about exact times. Mentions early morning departure 50 a.m. and an intermediate point sequence, but many words are garbled.
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Scranton
York
Hawley
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Highlights and Connections
Lehigh Valley lines list train times to Philadelphia New York and coal region hubs. Service includes Diamond Express and connections via D H R and L V R trains with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia and Buffalo. Officials note stations from White Haven to Geneva Rochester and Niagara Falls with multiple daily departures and intermediate stops.
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Philadelphia
New York
H.R Ta
Plitston
Wilkes-Barzve
D. L
W. R
White Haven
Hasteton
Pottsville
Ethiehem
Easton
Reading
Harrishire
Betzet
al Algrmentane
Tunkhanrock
Towands
Elmira
Ithaca
Eens
Vie
L& Wrrr
A. m
LA P. m
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Goliceeo
Pointe
Burfale
Suspension Bridge
Ollin H. Wilhir
Chas
SLBE
Pass
Phila
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Lackawanna County
Bhannon & Co
New Atcalorn
North Main Street
Camp Weichel
Peckville
Old Porge
Chicago
N. Eh. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Crystal Lake, PA
Susquehanna County
Fern Hall
Hotel
le Chevalier
Ocean Grove, N. J
Matthew
Asbury Park
N. J
W. Matthews
Pura Mountain
Fern Hall Farm
Tally-Ho Coaches
Albert
Corrate Street
University Place
Oak
L&e. Frenkle
E. Atwood, Manacer
Dundaff, Pa
Wt. M. Bates
L. M. Bate
The
Times
Everett
Murray Hill
Murray Hill Park
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
F. R. White
Westminster Hotel
Irving Plans
Leo. Murray
Proprister
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
Heart Laka, Pa
U. E. Crofut
Holiday
Conrads
Lacka. Ave
J. F. Foster
Violets
Crescents
Pine Brook
Nationals
Green
Peter Rosar
John Stengline
Sliders
Challenge Bellevue
Jo‘clorck
G. Schlager
James Boys
Carbon Street
Walnut Street Stars
Keystone
Kelser Avenue Stars
Mayflower
Tribune
Pirot
P. J. Philbin
Mayflowers
Walnut Street
Kelser Ave
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repaune Chemical Co
George W. Coleman
Wyoming Valley
the Newark
Oxfords
Jas. A. Banteter Co
Newark
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jas. A. Banister Co
Shoes
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Yay
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Sunbury
Pittsburg
Hazleton
Norristown
Pottevite
J. B. Hutchinson
Rieceal
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and
Susquehanna
Barts
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
Elizabeth
Ain Et Pris PD
P. Arc
Tetrain
Mier Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethle- Euston
Lyndey
Mac Hranch
Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Harpieburs
Pottaville
Lilberty
North River
H. FP. Baldwin
J. H. Olhausen
Lacka
Western
Eric and
Wyoming Va
Ny 5
Os Eas
Poe Hia
Black Diamond Express
Bepneylvania
R. R
Weerera
P. m. Arains
Janean
North
Wilkes-Barre Ani
Mit
A.m. J. W. Burdick
G. F. A. Albany
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
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Hascock
Poyutello Sone von Plessant Mt
Valondale
Ieee
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Winton
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Bunday
Eresne
Ontario
Western Bi
Dayigat Express
Anders
Astrorantop. Pa
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