Buried Treasure Tales From Susquehanna Fort
Local notes tell of an old Indian fort between Susquehanna and Great Bend where treasure is said to be buried. Reports link Mormon explorations, a Boston fortune teller, divining rods, and various diggers from Brooklyn to Binghamton. Also covered are a fatal snake tale, lectures, weddings, and county-news items.
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Susquehanna and
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Great Bend
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Joseph Smith
Brooklyn
Binghamton
Round Hill
Otsego Lake
Susquehanna River
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Happiness vs Misery Tonic Tablets Cure Claim
An unclear advertisement from Scranton Pa promotes Dy Charcois Tonic Tablets claiming a universal cure for drink and nervousness. The copy urges readers to request a pamphlet and lists Clark of Penn Avenue as a contact.
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Clark
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Scranton
Vacation Notes and Local Visits in Factoryville
Alma Wrigley a nurse at Moses Taylor hospital is spending two weeks in Factoryville Roy Kemmerer returns home from Brownville N Y to resume duties there Nelson Gilmore suffers heat illness on his farm and is brought home in serious condition James Smalley and Fred Castle burn a charcoal pit at Dixon Theodore Miller of Prandon Miller Scranton and family spend a month at East Mountain Seldon Seamans Scranton and family stay at Lake Sheridan for a month Travellers A A Brown co guest J D Kemmerer ill borough ordinance requires muzzling dogs from June 15 to September 15 and enforcement is expected to be strict.
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Moses Taylor Hospital
Roy Kemmerer
Brownville
N. Y
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Fred Castle
Dixon, Pa
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Prandon & Miller
Scranton
East Mountain
Withia
J. D. Kemmerer
Red Crows Society Donation Request at Methodist Church
All interested in the Red Crows society are asked to bring their contributions with donor names to the Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday at 2 p m.
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Red Crows Society
Methodist Episcopal Thureh Thureda
Carbondale Tribune Correspondence Arrangements
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handled by Mr C R Munn on Salem avenue and Church street for news items. All complaints about regular delivery should be directed to Roberts and Reynolds, news agents.
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Carbondale
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Bicycle race judgment cited heat rule in 1898 Alumni Park event
Judges based prize decisions on League of American Wheelmen heat rule rather than rider merit. The first prize was a gold watch, second prize a diamond scarf pin, with no third prize. Various social notes follow, including neighbors visiting Scranton and local gatherings.
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T. K. Lee
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Fell township school board forms for 1898 99
The Fell township school board met in the town hall on Monday evening and organized. John Monty was elected treasurer for 1898 9. Building and supply committee named EB J Healey James Ward John Dunn and John Heenan. James McKinney Forest City attorney named legal adviser. William Dunn awarded coal and wood contract at the prior prices 2 50 per wood load and 1 00 per coal delivery. First Monday in August set as meeting time.
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Fell Township School Board
John Monty
J. Healey
James Ward
John Dunn
John Heenan
James McKinney
Forest City
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Woo
Sewers Planned on Several Streets Under Consideration
Common council reviews an ordinance for laying sewers on Ter race Street from Eighth to Ninth Avenue Wyoming Street from Eighth Avenue to Owen Judee property Washington Street from Eighth Avenue to Charles Helmes property and Ninth Avenue from Washington to Spring. Assessments follow the foot front rule with six annual payments. first due in thirty days from contract execution.
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Washington Etreet
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Washington Street
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Baseball clash at Honesdale led by Professor Hockenberry
Professor Hockenberry has organized a team to defeat Honesdale in today’s game. The lineup features Nolan on the mound, Pidgeon catching, Brislin at first, M. J. Walsh at second, Flannagan at third, Lynott at short, Dan Byrne in left, Connelly in center, and Wilson Coury in right field.
Pavement Laid in New Alley Between Wheeler Residence and Palace Creamery
The new alley between the Wheeler residence and the Palace Creamery has been paved improving access. Presbyterians postponed their planned trip to Jefferson Park due to yesterday’s rain and will go tomorrow. Gertrude Rairden of Canaan Street recovering well after an appendicitis operation at Moyer Taylor Hospital Scranton two weeks ago. doctor BR Gibbons performed the operation with praise from Dr Lamb. Crescent Social Club held a pleasant smoker at their South Main Street rooms last evening. Miss Grace Munn, Nellie Gallaghy, Mabel Carr and Helyn Shiekls expect to return home from Port Jervis today. Mrs C R Munn has returned from Middletown. Hasel Wheeler returned from Waymart after visiting Edna Dimmock. Mr and Mrs A C Lown visiting Windsor New York with Edna’s parents C G Davenport.
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Jefferson Park
Mises Gertrude Rairden
Canaan Street
Moyer Taylor Hospital
Scranton
BR. H. Gibbons
T J. Lamb
Crescent Social Club
South Main Street
Grace Munn
Nellie Gallaghy
Mabel Carr
Helyn Shiekls
Port Jervie
C. R. Munn
Middletown
Hasel Wheeler
Marty Brown Returns to Fcrantan After Hotel Pines Post
Marty Brown formerly served as clerk of the Hotel Pines and has resumed duties at Camp Zenith. The report lists A P Clark RK DD Richards K K Maycock and William Mc among those noted in the staffing update.
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Hotel Pines
Fcrantan
Camp Zenith
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William Mc
Local Notices and Social agency in Taylorville
Community calendar items from Taylorville include Junior Order United American Mechanics planning a Scranton session, Knights of Pythias meeting in Reese’s hall, church excursion to Harvey's Lake, fishing party returns, and Ladies' Aid fair plans. Attendance at funerals, hospitalities, and visitors noted alongside political candidacy announcements and letters remaining uncalled for.
Local Gossip And Community Happenings In Town
Mrs Thomas Coates of Yattsville visited sister Mrs Thomas Palmer of Dundaff street on Monday. Mrs William Battin of Providence plans a few days with her parents on Lincoln street. Mrs Robert Birkbeck called in Scranton Monday. Evangelist Mrs Catlin of Hye Park stayed with Mr and Mrs Robert Colburn Sunday. Primitive Methodist church picinic drew a large crowd. Johnsons Con company mines to restart today after a week idle period.
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Yattsville
Thomas Palmer
Dundaff Street
William Battin
Providence
John Wrightson
Lincoln Street
Robert Birkbeck
Scranton
Catlin
Hye Park
Robert Colburn
Primitive Methodist Church
Johnson's Con Company
Funeral rites for Mrs Carroll and Mrs Dolphin held in Archbal d
The obituary notes the funerals of Mrs Edward Carroll of Church street and Mrs Dolphin of Taurel street. Requiem high masses were celebrated at St Thomas church by Rev T J Comerford and Rev J M Moulter with sermons praising blameless lives and faithful example.
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John Carroll
Church Street
St. Thomas’ Church
T. J. Comerford
Dolphin
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Taurel Street
Jermyn and Mayfield School Board Turbulence Report
Local notes recount a controversial election of teachers in Jermyn with unexpected resignations and possible improprieties. A teacher backed out after reconsideration while other applicants, including normal school graduates, were elected. Nearby events include a Forest house dispute, a hospital trolley scare with dynamite in a box, and community notices.
My First Sweetheart Poem In May Under Bright Curls
A nostalgic verse recalls a May day when a girl with golden curls entranced the speaker. The memory endures as eternal love, with lines about kisses and a son named Tam referenced from Thomas B. Holmes in the Ladies' Home Journal.
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Thomas B. Holmes
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