Wreck on Gravity Road Marred Picnic Day
A train wreck on the Gravity road injured one brakeman and halted service near White’s Crossing during a city picnic. Engineer Schultz and passenger Pengally reacted to warn the crew, but collision overturned two coal cars and damaged the first coach. Most passengers escaped unharmed. the event marked the first wreck of the picnic season.
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Birkett Avenue
Parview
Opher Schultz
Park Street
SOMpP@Ry
White's Crossing
Schultz
Pengally
Death of Carbon City Pioneering Merchant Charles Morris
Charles Morris, a prominent elder in Carbon, died Monday night at 11 22 oclock. He began as an ore boy in John’s store and rose to a respected clerk and merchant. Born in the city years ago to Mr. and Mrs. Willem D. Morris, he left a prosperous career enriched by family ties. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at the church, with Masons from the Columbia and Carbondale chapters attending.
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Charles Morris
Carbon
John
Dennis
Morris Acreena
Julius Mn
South Main Street
Willem D. Morris
Igene Rodgers
J. Balsby
Beverly
Columbia
Carbondale
Tery
City plans first class telephone system meeting
The board met Monday evening with a quorum present and formed a committee of incorporators for the telephone project. City councils approved the recertification and selected members Ed Aie P A Carvoll A Tiffany John W Aitken P F Coogan Rodgers Hugh Atkinson and others to join the Manufacturing committee. Crystal Lake Ice Company and Spaeth F E Wood expected to provide about 45000 to equip the city with a first class system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Edaie
P. A. Carvoll
A. Tiffany
Ween
M.D. Lathrope
Z. A
John W. Aitken
P. F. Coogan Rodgers
Figellen
Hugh Atkinson
Manufacturing
Comtros
Crystal Lake Ice & Spaeth
F. FE
Wood Im
Firstslans
Farview Union Picnic Draws Thousands In Rainy Day
A misty Sunday at Farview saw about 1,000 attendees and several baseball games on the grounds. Rail service carried crowds to the resort as tickets sold briskly, with many leaving on the 6 PM train.
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Farview
Mrs Estabrook Funeral Held for E H Estabrook
Mrs. Estabrook’s funeral was held yesterday at 3 p.m. in private service for Berean Baptist church members. Rev. T. E. Jepson conducted the rites. The church choir sang hymns, and pallbearers included J. B. Sannon, Charles Stone, Teac Singer, Charles Avery, O. L. Utley, and Charles Perkins. Interment followed at Brookside cemetery.
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E. H. Estaorook
Berean Baptist Church
T. E. Jepson
J. B. Saanncon
Charles Stone
Teaac Singer
Charles Avery
O. L. Utley
Charles Perkize
Brookside Cemetery
Population figure from new city directory reported
The city population stands around 15 500 to 15 000 depending on the section. The five year growth is described as zero percent with notable wealth increases. The Taylor Directory company of Scranton issued the directory and calls it reliable for the Pioneer City.
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Pioneer City
Taylor Directory Company
Scranton
Pottsville Defeats Carbondale At Anthracite Park
Carbondale lost 8 to 9 to Pottsville yesterday afternoon in a fine exhibition of football at Anthracite Park. Crowds at the park continued to increase each day.
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Carbondale
Pottsville
Anthracite Park
Fore City voters back Hollenback and Jones against Quay slate
In Forest City the majority of Republicans back Governor Hastings and the state administration. Voters express support for Frank Hollenback and Lew Jones in the First ward and Dr Beakeslee and Benjamin Maxey in the Second, signaling a stand for clean politics and fair play. Local notices include a Sunday schools excursion to Lake Poyntelle with music, a ball game, and other attractions. An electric railway franchise proposal is rejected after disputes over council requirements and restrictive terms.
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Quay
Hastings
Forest City
Tommy” Kilrow
Sam Wright
Don Cameron
Commonwealth
Voice
Frank Hollentack
Lew Jones
Beakeslee
Benjamin Maxey
Beadle
George Davis
Hicksville
Long Island
W. J. Davis
Lake Como
Lake Poyntelle
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Severs
United Choir
Laurel Hill Park
Opera House
Poyntelle
Carbondale
Hancock
D. Stanley Evans
Newsboy
Ontario and Western
Scranton
Hancock Junction
Florence C. Brown
Mra. H. G. Carr
Green Ridge
W. F. Woodhull
Stroudsburg
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Helen Dunnier
Local Notes On Visits And Community Talks
Miss Jina Justin returns from Nicholson and attends Epworth League services. Mrs Taylor and daughter Willie visit friends in Forest City. Mrs Emma Rose visiting friends in Moscow and Easton. Knights of the Maccabees organized. officers elected W D Smith commander and G A Gay record keeper. Mrs M M Hofford and speaker in Centremoreland. Susie Fowler and Tedle guests at B H Seby’s Sunday. Hattie Hunter visits parents. Mollie Slants returns to Scranton. F M Yound opens a novelty counter.
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Jina Justin
Nicholson
Taylor
Aon Willie
Forest City
Emma Rose
Moscow
Easton
Knights of the Maccabees
W. D. Smith
M. M. Hofford
Centremoreland
Susie Fowler
Construction rises on Father Comerford house
The bricklayers work on the second story of Father Comerford's new residence as white graceful proportions quickly rise skyward. The Father Mathew society plans to make a soup supper to view the progress.
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Father Comerford
Father Mathew Society
Towanda Club Hosts Preseason Games and Local News
The Towanda area reports a busy slate with the Tritons scheduled to play Dallas on their home grounds and the Towanda club to face Towanda at Towanda on Tuesday. Local happenings include illnesses, rail and factory updates, church and social events, a marriage license, a birth, and an upcoming county fair week in Montrose with a Sherriff sale set for Aug. 10.
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Tritons
Dallas Nine
Towmads
Towanda
F. Judson Bardwell
Usquehanna Courtyy
Ladies’ Aid Society
United Evangelical Church
Farrell
Wyoming National Bank
National Bank
Wilkes Barre
Frick Vauralkenberg
Danud Adams
Scotteville
Thomas Osterhout
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Montrose
Lake Carey
Epoch Factory
George Bidleman
Panalon Department
Washington
Anna Cullingworth
Chester
C. M. Lee
Salvation Army
Starkville
D. E.purvell
Twining
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
F. H. Kram
Mauch Chunk
Women's Christian Temperance Area
G. C. Miller
C. L. Kreeky
Scranton
Tiltona
Edwardsville
Shakespeare Club
Opera House
Elmer B. Lacey
West Auburn
A. E. Buck
Woodburn
John D. Chark
Wellsboro
Tioga County
Fire Company
Byrom White
Eaton Township
Wagore
Theodore Borden
P. Marks’ Clothing Store
L. Hilkowitch
Miases Addie McKown
Mame Shook
Salie Bannwtyne
Lizale Kittridge Comprex
Forkson
Mary Faesstt
Harriet Little
Notable visits and excursions reported from Honesdale
Local residents and visitors listed as in town and at Lake Ariel. Frank Hand from Scranton visits, Frn Hand and groups attend Red Men's excursion with about 300 people to Lake Ariel. Several social visits noted among Honesdale, Dunmore, Philliesburg and Scranton. Red Men's parade praised as a grand success.
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Lewis Grimbas
Honesdale
Friderick Hand
Scranton
Lake Ariel
A. Teeter
J. E. Howley and
Dunmore
Mieses Katle
Aggie Mulquin
Philliesburg
N. J
A. W. Cooper
Alice Crogan
Nettle Haggerty
Mary Corcoran
Pitston
John Cohen
Pittaton
John Corcoran
Parente
Cranton
Nellie Purcell
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs KE Wilson’s House
The Ladies Aid society is set to meet at the home of Mrs. John KE Wilson this afternoon. Mica Hallipeter from Ghickahirny visited Mrs Hattle Dmke this week. George and Norman Kochiler called on friends Sunday. Harry Kulp is recovering at home after illness. Mrs. John P. Miller, long-time resident, died at Nel Dugan’s home. Mira Jermle Drake returned from Mont Pocono on Monday. Rev. Harry Koehler rode to Kingston on Monday.
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Ladies Aid Society
John KE. Wilson
Mica ‘Hallipeter
Ghickahirny
Mies Hattle
George
Norman Kochiler
Harry Kulp
Rhea- Thallem
John P. Miller
Nel Dugan
Mony
Mira Jermle Drake
Mont Pocono
Harry Koehler
Kingston
Local News Briefs From Town and Surroundings
Luther Smith narrowly escaped severe harm after being gored by cobalt and escaping with his pants intact. The Junior Base Ball club lost to New Milford 1 to 14 on the trip home a horse collapsed and the players walked home. A. B. Smith visited Binghamton with daughter Florence. A curious six to seven claw cat is reported in town. William Reed, recently home from Scranton, is now more comfortable. A large gypsy camp is reported at Williams pond about two miles away.
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Luther Smith
Cobalt
New Milford
A. B. Smith
Binghamton
Florence
William Reed
Scranton
Williams Pond
West Avoca Man To Return As Hillside Mine Foreman
Thomas O'Brien of West Avoca leaves for Jermyn tomorrow to resume duties as assistant mine foreman for Hillside Coal and Iron Co. Also notes removal of Thomas Webster’s family to Carbondale for a lucrative position and several local social visits. Burglaries in three town shops ended without theft. Burns building where two suits were taken recovered by T. J. McCaudren. Adoption decree grants John Atwell’s petition to adopt Elizabeth Margaret, 11 months old.
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Thmas O'Brien
West Avoca
Jermyn
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Thomas Webster
Carbondale
Richard Bier
Jacob Webster
Newlin
Main Street
Plaina
B. Caskey
Port Jervis
James Cawley
Archbald
W. F. Healey
P. J. Lougney
Pittston
Professor Hoban
Plains
G. L. Dixon
Burns
Dressen
T. J. McCaudren
Hollister & Bowman
P. J. Dever
Dony
the Argus
Binghamton
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Langocliffe Church
James Alexander
John Atwell
Elizabeth Margaret
Samuel Atwell
Socialize and travel notes from Hazleton to Lake Underwood
Mrs George W Powell returns home from Hazleton after visiting relatives. Willet S Decker spent Sunday at Lake Underwood. David T Davis returned from Hazleton visit. An infant of Mr and Mrs David Jones of Taylor Street died yesterday. Mr and Mrs J Milford Morgan and family left for a short Lake Underwood stay. A Socialist speaker attracted a crowd at Main and Union streets but failed to form a club. Weber's rink hosts a specialty show and draws patrons. Mr and Mrs D J Whiteford visited friends in Olyphant. Mr and Mrs J D Atherton visiting Tunkhannock. Edith Mary Van Buskirk Kate Ludgate guests of Mr and Mrs M P Judge. John Richards of The Tribune spending the week at Lake Underwood. Traction Co finishes laying tracks to Rendham. poles for wires being erected. cars expected by Aug 15. Lower borough residents look forward to rail service. trolley parties to Rendham likely.
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George W. Powell
Hazleton
Willet S. Decker
Lake Underwood
David T. Davis
David Jones
Taylor Street
J. Milford Morgan
Main
Union Streets
Weber's Rink
D. J. Whiteford
Olyphant
J. D. Atherton
Tunkhannock
Edith and
Mary van Buskirk
Kate Ludgate
M. P. Judge
John Richards
the Tribune
Rendharm
Rendham
Bay mule and new buggy ad found near Ridge Road
Strayed item posted by Frank Davis on Ridge Road. A bay mule hitched to a brand new buggy was left at the premises of the advertiser. Owner may reclaim by calling and paying for this ad.
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Frank Davis
Ridge Road
Democratic congressman recalls Reed era power and retirement
Walter Wellman's Washington Letter relays a Democratic congressman from the Reed era who thrived on quorums and clashes, now living in retirement. He recalls plotting to organize a four or five man assault to stop Reed and boasts of his own role in funding a monument to Senator Shields during a dinner.
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Walter Wellman
Washington
Tom Reed
Crisp
Mills
McMillan
Reed
Tam
Benator Shields
Congress
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement touts a "New Great South American Kidney Cure" claiming relief of kidney and bladder issues within six hours. The copy urges readers to obtain the remedy to end pain and tension, presenting conjectural testimonials and promotional language.
Industry News on Iron Steel and Coal Trade Trends
A roundup of industry data shows egg product value at 180 million dollars and Pennsylvania assessed valuation at 1.683 billion. Notes on oil substitutes, gold in circulation, ship losses, excise costs in New York, and the Denver mining exhibit cancellation accompany regional trolley and saloon regulations. Lehigh Valley Coal awards 300000 cubic yards stripping near Harleton for No 8 colliery with 400 workers.
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Pennsylvania
Portland
Indian Territory
New York City
Denver
Cleveland
Akron
Sumiay
United State
Australia
Russia
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Dugan & Crawford
No. 8
Harleton
Hazle Mines
Plovers Substituted by Dealers in German Tables
A Boston Traveler report reveals a Berlin scam where dealers passed young crows as plover to hotels and private diners. In Wittenberg scarce plover stirred a trade using naïve, well fed crows as a substitute, until the deception was uncovered.
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Germany
Boston
Wittenberg
Berlin
Plover
Applicant’s evasive answer on senile debility shocks pension office
Washington correspondent reports an exam question asking when and where the applicant contracted senile debility. The reply claims it came on gradually, notes aging cannot be reversed, and jokes about growing older daily, mentioning the Duke of Marlborough’s remark on deportment and talent.
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Washington
Kansas City Times
Ito
Cure of Eczema Through Specialist Treatment at Linden Street Clinic
A 47 year old woman with weeks of fatigue and severe eczema symptoms improved after six months of care from Dr. F B. Smith and staff at 605 Linden Street opposite the courthouse. She reported persistent itching, vesicular eruptions, and stomach upset before starting therapy and was fully cured in three months. Daily consultations available 9 to 6, except Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays until 9.
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C. Webber
F. B. Smith
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