Bootblack and Watch Missing at Anthracite Stand
A colored bootblack known as Lou, who worked near the Anthracite Building, is suspected of absconding with a watch belonging to tailor Dan Collins. Collins, who trusted Lou with the watch, reported it missing after Lou claimed it was returned. Police traced the watch to a pawnshop in Scranton and identified a young man matching Lou, who then left town. The case highlights tensions and calls for citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Collins
Lou
Jackon
Dan Colline
Collins
Collina
Collings
Moran
Scranton
Collina Watch
Entertaining The Theatrical Season In Carbondale
Arrangements for an entertainment course by the Brockway Lecture and Entertainment Bureau bring high quality acts to Carbondale during the theatrical season. Acts include Mero the tragedian impersonator, A. W. Hawks with lectures, the Ernest Gamble Company, Elias Day, General John B R Gordon, and the Ottumwa quartet with Mite Julia F E Van Deusen. Tickets are high priced, but local youths persevere to secure top talent for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway Lecture and Entertainment Bureau
Carbondale
Enter
Tribune
Carboridale
Brookway
Scranton
Breckway Bureau
Nat Carbondale
Getahe
Mero
Mara
Serenten
A. W. Hawks
Sunshine Beth
Maryland
Ernest Gamble
Iene Pany
van Deusen
Rev Ehingers Offer to City Fund
Rev Ehinger pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church contributes 10 to the semi centennial fund and sends a letter to Mayor Kilpatrick explaining his support. He recalls Father Coffeys earlier city gift and notes the church is young and still in its infancy during the celebration period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Ehinger
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Kilpatrick
Father Coffey
Bull
Anxiliary Waling
St. Paul's Church
Allen's Foot-Rane Powder Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Rane powder as a remedy for painful corns and burning feet. It claims instant relief from stings and a comfort boost for tired feet, promising easy shoe wear and general foot wellness. The copy directs mail orders and lists Le Roy New York as the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Colum
Miempe
le Roy
Woolmen of the World Grow In Popularity and Reach
District Deputy Organizer John Borthwick promotes the Woolmen of the World fraternal order. With nearly a quarter of a million members, camps exist from Atlantic to Pacific and payouts total about seven million dollars to Benedict aries and their families. The order offers sick benefits, total disability support, a monument over graves, and annual memorial services for departed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distriet
John Borthwick
Woolmen of the World
Hitself
Carbondale
Atlantic
Pacifi
Thautanes Con Nanios
Disabiiity
Bene Ste
Old Aime
Base Ball Doings Between Crescents and Visiting Teams
Manager Fox of the Crescents delivers an upbeat talk after a defeat and expects no repeat exhibition this season. Friday hosts Matt Boland’s team, with Honesdale visiting Sunday for a big game. Harris from Port Jervis joins as a promising new infielder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Honesdale
The
Crescents
Kame
Cranks
Alumni Park
Nalne
Carebondale
Matt Boland
Tae Heey
Creavents
Harris
Port Jervis
Lt Col Hall to Receive Grand Decoration of Fellowship
Lieutenant Colonel Harry J. Hall of Carbondale canton Patvhirebs Militant will be honored on Lake Lodere Friday August 23 with the grand decoration of chivalry, the highest honorary degree awarded to meritorious service in the cause of Odd Fellowship. Five officers are named per seat for the award, with Hall as the chief honoree for this patriarchal militant in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Hall
Carbondale Canton
Oda
Lake Lodere
Nld
Odd Fellowship
Willeh
Otonel Mall
Successful Fisherman Net Raises in Susquehanna County
A fishing party led by Jaude Smith from the elity station and grocer John Reese returned with a fine catch, though the total fish count in Susquehanna County was somewhat reduced. Chief McNulty and John Gubert commented on the display of the beauties hauled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna County
Jaude Smith
Elity Station
John Reese
Yesterdas
Omen
Chief McNulty
John Gubert
Pleasant Evening at Miss Farleys Home
A pleasant gathering was held Monday evening at the home of the Misses Farley of Cannan street. Music and games provided the amusements as the event concluded with a dainty luncheon.
Two Men Transit Through Scranton on Wheeling Trip
Joe McGarry and Daniel Monahan passed through Honesdale en route to Scranton on a wheeling trip. In town they stayed with Daniel Monahan's cousin Dick Monahan of the Anthracite barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGarry
Daniel Monahan
Honesdale
Scranton
Dick” Monahan
Renovations Planned for People's Shoe Store Interior
Miniger Vincent Mannere, owner of the People's Shoe Store, announces interior renovations including new shelving and other changes to improve the shop and enhance customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniger
Vincent Mannere
People's Shoe Store
Popular Drummer William Filly Makes Carbondale Trip
Popular drummer and salesman William Filly of Scranton visits Carbondale yesterday on a loyalty trip, drawing local attention as he promotes the David Spraks jobbing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Filly
David Spraks
Scranton
Carbondale
Mrs V A Swingle Confined to Home by Illness
Mrs V A Swingle is confined to her Gilbert Street home due to illness.
Centennial drive stirs town support for 50th birthday fete
Abe Sahm circles merchants to boost semi centennial plans in Carbon dale. Subscriptions reach 500 dollars as he and Frank Rommelmeyer mobilize businesses and residents, design member certificates, and plan a button fund drive. Labor groups organize a Labor Day event with a Kilns Grove picnic and notable leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Vy
Sahm
Ian
Satim
Frank Rommelmeyer
Nncane
Sahn
Sabm
Bahm
Central Labor Union
Carbondale
Killees Grove
Lchor
Train Dispatcher McRoyle and Wife Visit After Pan-American Exposition
Train dispatcher John J. McRoyle and his wife of River Street left Monday for Buffalo after attending the Pan-American Exposition, then planned a short visit to Cleveland for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McRoyle
River Street
Buffalo
Cleveland
Carpenters Reunion Held at Nicholson Home
The third annual reunion of the descendants of Amos and Cynthia Carpenter and Joseph and Rhoda Carpenter W Here was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Davis in Nicholson on Thursday, August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Cynthia Carpenter
Joseph and
Rhoda Carpenter
Gilbert L. Davis
Nicholson
Mystery Fraternal Lodges Parade in City Name
Local column notes a gathering of fraternal and chivalric orders including W. W. Davies' Post, G. A. KR Pioneer Castle, Knights of Mystic Chain Fidelity Conclave, Independent Order of Tlepuisaphs. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davies
Post
Pioneer Castle
Knights of Mystic Chain
Fidelity
Communion Celebration Announced in Trinkivy Chapel
The Holy Communion celebration in Trinkivy chapel, slated for Thursday morning, will be observed as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinkivy Chapel
Martin Dockerty Plans Mount Clair Visit for Speedy Batter
Martin Dockerty travels to Mount Clair New Jersey to inspect a promising speedy batter and expects to become owner of the player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dockerty
Mount Clair
N. J
Funeral attendance reported for John O Malley
W. F. McAndrew of Cottage Street attended the funeral of the late John O Malley at Olyphatt yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. McAndrew
Cottage Street
John O Malley
Olyphatt
James Kenworthy Called Home for Mother's Serious Illness
James Kenworthy has been summoned home due to the serious illness of his mother, prompting family and friends to send prayers and support during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kenworthy
Reverend Whalen to Take Vacation This Summer
Rev. Dr. H. E. J. Whalen J. Dy, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, will leave on vacation this summer. He plans to be away for several weeks and return in the fall with renewed ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Whalen
HE. J. Whalen J. Dy
Berean Baptist Church
Whalen to Lecture in Kagleemere during vacation
Dr Whalen begins a one month stay at Kagleemere Sullivan county. He is named lecturer and will deliver sermons and lectures as part of a Chautauqua program. Naval church services are paused while Sunday school and weekday prayer meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kagleemere
Sullivan County
Whalen
Kagleemere J
Chautauqua Circle
Mrs Frances Kenworthy Dies at 89 in Carbondale
Mrs Frances Kenworthy aged 89 died at her Carbondale home after forty five years residence there. Born in North Hensel England on March 27 1821 she was a Trinity church member for forty years and is survived by daughters Mrs Emily Porter Mrs J J Blanchard Miss Annie Kenworthy Edwin A Kenworthy Rudolph K Wilkes Barre and James H Kenworthy Cheater Pa Funeral arrangements incomplete but services expected tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kenworthy
O'Vlock
North Hensel
England
Carbondale
Trinity Church
Emily Porter
J. J. Blanchard
Annie Kenworthy
Edwin A. Kenworthy
Rudolph K
Wilkes-Barre
James H. Kenworthy
Cheater
John Neuser Elected Band Leader in Local Review
A Honesdale correspondent reports John Neuser, formerly of Carbondale, was elected leader of the Maple City band at a late rehearsal at the request of David Gill. Gill, now a member of the band, has led the group to growing popularity under his supervision across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
John Neuser
Carbondale
David Gill
Maple City
Gill
Gil
Funeral of Mrs Bart Levy Biglin
The funeral for the late Mrs. Bart Levy Biglin will be held this morning. At 9 o'clock the procession leaves the residence at 14 South Church Street for St. Rose Church for a high requiem Mass. Burial is in St Nose Cemetery.
Murray Family Heads to Glasgow from Carbondale
Mr and Mrs J A Murray and daughter Fither have finished visits with Carbondale friends and departed yesterday for Glasgow Nova Scotia, continuing their travels from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Murray
Fither
Carbondale
Jett
Glasgow
Nova Scotia
Vannan and Mediand Families Camp at Lake Lao Doe
Rh M Vannan and family T Mediand and family and Master James Kelly are camping out at Lake Lao Doe according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. M. Vannan
T. Mediand
James Kelly
Lake Laodoe
Passing Throng Visitors and Travelers to Selinsgrove Area
A long list records visits and summer plans of residents and guests. Henry Berry calls on Union Dale. Miss Isabelle Bowers heads to Danville Vermont for summer. others include Miss Nora Hearn in Hancock New York and Miss May Gaugher retiring from Hancock to home.
Jermyn and Mayfield School Board Adopts New Books
The Jermyn and Mayfield school board adjourned session approved purchasing Durell and Robbins Algebra Ward National Method in Reading and Sheldon's standard writing books. McConnell Supply Co of Philadelphia secured the bid about 40 dollars under the highest bidder. Teachers to be assigned at the next regular meeting. plus notes on local residents traveling and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Durell
Beranton
William M
Thomas M. Griffiths
Winton
Local notes: July events and social rounds
July meetings canceled due to Mrs. Joseph Tennis illness. Jessie Winter visits Monroe county. Mary Bwick spends hot term at Blakeslee Pa. Joseph Tennis J and Minnie Reynolds wed at bride’s home on July 16. Mrs. Tennis improving under Dr Graves. Miss Phillips of Wilkes-Barre and Miss Fields of Ashley visit the Griffiths on Third Street. Dora Bonner of Green Ridge and Eva Netherton of Wrommea visit Evaria Netherton on H Street. George Merritt leaves meat business for fireman post on the Ontario and Western railroad. William Rowe visits his son in Johnstown. Cara Nicholson hosts daughter Helen’s birthday party. Primitive Methodist Sunday school picnic in the grove with good weather and a happy time under Rev S Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Joseph Tennis
Jessie Winter
Monroe County
Mie
Mary Bwick
Blakeslee
Minnie Reynolds
Butte City
J. 8. Graves
Mise Phillips
Wilké's-Blarre
Mise Fields
Ashley
Thomas M. Griffiths
Third Street
Mise Dora Bonner
Green Ridge
Mise
Eva Netherton
Wrommea
Mise Evaria Netherton
H Street
George Merritt
Ontario and Western Railroad
Willam Rowe
Johnstown
Cara Nicholson
North Malin Street
Helen
Primitive Methodise Church
Funeral of John O Malley Draws Large Local Turnout
The funeral from the family home on Dunmore street drew a large crowd. A high mass was offered at St Patrick church by Rev P J Murphy with music by Mrs Anna Brown O Malley and Robert McCormack. Interment was at West Side cemetery. Pallbearers included John McLaughlin and William O Hara among others. The Catholic Mutual Benevolent association attended in a body. Out of town mourners listed. Also notes a large St Patrick’s church excursion planned to Mountain Park. A house on Second street Blakely burned at noon due to locomotive sparks. Peckville Hose company tried to fight it but hydrant lack hindered suppression. Miss Betelle Usher and Miss Lucy Farrell guests in area. Mrs Patrick McGinty improved after hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Malley
Dunmore Street
St. Patrick's Church
PJ. Murphy
Anna Brown O'Malley
Robert McCormack
West Side
John McLaughlin
William O'Hara
Patrick Cannon
William Gibbons
John Hoban
Edward Leong
P. J. Gallagher
Peter Foley
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
Michael Cannon
Katie Cannon
T. J. O'Malley
Avora
Patrick Battle
Pittston
John Boylan
Mamie Boylan
Carbondale
P. A. Philbin
Archbald
John McCourt
Mary
Nellie Metcourt
Anthony O'Boyle
Jordan
Delia Callahan
Scranton
John A. Heron
Mise Golden
Edward Scott
Scott
Dunmore
Samuel Prosser
Blakely
Rebekah Lodge
Lake Lahore
Mountain Park
William Nicholls
Second Street
Peckville Hose Company
Betelle Usher
Newburgh
Luey Farrell
Patrick McGinty
Scranton Hospital
Community notices from Archbald and surrounding areas
Local social events include a Calvary Baptist sewing circle cream and social night at the church classroom and a United Mine Workers social in Odd Fellows hall. A lawn social by Archbald Pyne Primitive Methodist juvenile society is planned, while canine owners are urged to muzzle dogs before the summer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Archhbald Mine Lawal
United Mine Workers of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Archbald and Pyne
Joseph Jones
Union Street
George
James Stevens
Archbald
Louis Reinhardt
Pyne
Thornton
James Ward
Avoca
J. L. Neiger
Prudential Insurance Company
Leatler
Pittson
Father Moffit
Lake Lodore
Lydia Hoskina
Bertha Ose
Wilkes- Barre
Taylor
Taylor Lodge, No. 62. Knights of Pythias
Seyeion
A. Evans
Mall Street
Philadelphia
Milford Morgans
Lake Idlewild
Willie Ott
Washington Street
Atlanticity
W. BL Thornton
Archnald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burke
Carbondale Department
J. P.O. Ehinger
Ehinger
Woodmen of the World
Col. Hall
Grand Decoration of Chivalry of Odd Fellows
Gilbert Street
Abe Sahm
Ata
Kenworthy
Carbondalian
Henry Berry
Uniondale
Charles Deter Hunter
Clifford
John T. Lynch
New York City
Robert Kinback
Wayne County
Florence Murray
Pike Street
Brooklyn
Mary O'Malley
Loretta Coleman
Sadie Lewis
South Main Street
Huglesmere
May Gaugher
Seventh Avenue
Hancock
N.Y
F. Becker
Becker Bros
Cigar Manufacturers
Nora Hearn
N. Y
A. PD
Preston
Hardee
Margie Arter
T. Maxwell
Saley Avenue
John E., Morgan
Marion
Susquehanna
Isabelle Bowers
Canaan Street
Danville
Vermont
Clara
Cora Arthur
Birkett Street
Prompton
Frank Quinn
Anna Golden
Ann
Sand Street
Marie Dougherty
Olyphant
Agnes Coleman
Vine Street
Frank Collins
Alice
John Colling
George Dana
Marcia Morse
Margaret Morse
Lakeside Cottage
Mrs Kirkman
Clarence
Frank Dennis
Kirkman
Dennis
William Connell
Woodlawn Avenue
Paterson
WN. J
New York
Metropolis
Jermyn and Mayfield
Nottinghams
Brussels
Point Deeries
Pennsylvania
Washington Ave
Kelim
Bagdad
Atterbury
Madras
Wee Best
Panama
Sumter Bros., Leading Outfitters
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