Scranton Delegation at Harrisburg Convention
The article notes Billy Silverstone of Honesdale, manager of the Central Opera House, among the Scranton delegation at the Harrisburg convention. He led the Elkin supporters after Watres withdrawal and stood prominently on the stage with the Shouters crowd. He toured the town Tuesday and Wednesday, befriending Harrisburg figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinletter Club
Billy” Silverstone
Billy
Honesdale
Central Opera House
Scranton
Elkin
Watres
Hikin
Harrisburg Citizonk
Worshippers applaud Linn C Drake in Berean Baptist service
Yesterday at Berean Baptist church Linn C Drake a Carbondalian preached in Dr Whalen's absence. Drake once worked for Clover Leaf Manufacturing and two years ago finished classical studies at Keystone academy. Children’s Day observed with spirit in city churches and Father Delvine sang mass at St Rose for Mrs Murphy funeral. priests’ diocesan retreat begins today at mountain house near Wilkes Barre with Denton Dixon Coffey and Gorman to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berean Baptist Church
Linn C. Drake
Dr. Whalen
Chintenilla
Drake
Clover Leaf Manufacturing Company
Keystone Academy
First Presbyterian Church
Tribune
First Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
St. Rose Church
St. Rosé Church
Edward Delvine
Baltimore
J. Murphy
Diocese of
Beranton
Mountain House
Wilkes-Barre
George Dixon
T. F. Coffey
V. G
Walter Gorman
Commentary on social question by Rev. I. Chinger in Carbondale letter
Reverend I Chinger criticizes ministers for seeking wealth and luxury parsonages instead of preaching the gospel to aid the poor. He argues the church should address social evils as in early Christianity and laments lavish urban churches. Carbondale letter dated June 12, 1904, reflects clerical critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Payne
Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
Joseph
Diogenes
John the Baptist
I. Chinger
Carbondale
Conventioneers Highlight Harrisburg Republican Event
At the Harrisburg Republican convention last week Carbondale residents stood out. C. PS O'Conner formerly of its city appeared Tuesday night near the Pennypucker boomers with loud enthusiasm. O’Conner led Philadelphia delegates and moved among prominent Quaker City officeholders, drawing noticeable crowd attention as “Nix” signaled his popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Carbondale
C. PS O'Conner
Connor
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Nix
Mr. O'Connor
Coffee Habit Breeds Trouble and Health Recovery
A reader describes coffee causing nervous trouble and headaches but reports gains after switching to Postum. She notes better sleep, weight gain to 108 pounds, improved complexion, and renewed health praised by friends and family. Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan is cited as the product source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Conservatory Graduation of John Evans Highlighted
Deputy Revenue Collector W. D. Evans and W. D. Kvane depart for Boston to attend the New England Conservatory of Music graduation of son John Evans. He is one of seven graduates in a class of seventy-two, with many young ladies. Evans completed his studies in two years and studied pipe organ tuning. He has shown notable musical talent in summer recitals in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Kvane
Boston
Mass
John Evans
New England Conservatory of Music
Evans
Janes
Carbondale
Seekers Set for Third Ward Aldermanship Vacancy
The death of Hon. William Morrison opens a vacancy in the Third ward aldermanship. Republicans M. T. Burke, George W. Hughes, Fred J. Thomas, and ex Justice Tuttle. Democrats Timothy G. Gilbool, and Councilman John J. Nealon vie for the seat. Morrison himself first filled the post by appointment after Michael Loftus died. Morrison later won the spring election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
M. T. Burke
George W. Hughes
Fred J. Thomas
Justice of the Peace
Tuttle
Timothy G. Glibool
Brooklyn Street
John J. Nealon
Democrats
Alderman Morrison
Michael Loftus
Morrison
William Gordon
West Side Water Cut Sparks Heat Fueled Uproar
West Side residents faced no-water hardship after the Consolidated Water Co cut supply to repair a mine cave-in main. No prior notice was given, worsening Sabbath heat and meals as families queued at wells and relied on scarce relief. Company and residents remain at loggerheads over the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Consolidated Water Company
New York
Incident of the Strike Impacts a Worker’s Son
A coal company official offered a job at the shaft for $2.50 a day to the son of an employee who lost his position due to union activity. The boy, once an errand boy at a town store, was seen near his father’s workplace and now holds a nominal post at the shaft, staying employed as long as the company approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofclal
Young Scranton man named Clarke Bros. shoe department manager
Thomas Roche of Scranton has been installed as manager of Clarke Bros. shoe department in this city. Though scarcely out of his teens he has risen rapidly in the mercantile world from an errand boy at Bannister's in Beranton to a top salesman at the Newark store before it closed a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Roche
Scranton
Clarke Bros
Mr. Roche
Bannister
Beranton
Newark
Clarke Bros Store Hires Roche as Shoe Department Head
Clarke Bros opened their Carbondale store and placed Mr Roche at the head of the shoe department. He is welcomed among Carbondale's younger men for qualities that earn warm friendship and indicate a good fit for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Bros
Carbondale
Mr. Roche
Roche
Important changes to Ontario and Western and Delaware railroad schedules
Rail timetables updated with two extra summer trains to Scranton and Cadosia and new early departure from Carbondale at 6.60. Scranton connections via Quaker City Express and through cars to New York and Philadelphia revised. Other Delaware and Hudson changes affect arrival and departure times for routes via Wilkes Barre and Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western
Delaware Roads
Scranton
Cadossa
Carbondale
Cadosia
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Poyntelle
Seasion
Delaware and Hudson
Tribune
Honesdale
Lake Rkodore
Crescents Fall To Carbondale In Open Game Chaos
Carbondale under manager Thom as Higgins defeated the Crescents 10 to 6 at Duffy's field in a fast paced contest. Crescents were short two regulars Murray and Markey while McCabe stood in well and McHale made a one hand catch. Duff and Flannery impressed in fielding with strong catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
New Carbondale
Thomas Higgins
Crescents
Murray
Markey
al McCabe
McHale
Duff
Flannery
McAndrew
Smith
Monalan
Fleming
Hull
Sontag boy and two workers report illnesses
Fred Sontag, June son of Mr and Mrs George Sontag, suffers with the Sneasles. Frank Bishop of Hendricks Manufacturing plant is absent due to illness. Joseph Early on Seventh Avenue, Carbondale Machine, confined at home by tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
George Sontag
Frank Bishop
Hendricks Manufacturing Company
Joseph Early
Seventh Avenue
Carbondale Machine Company
Peach Hill Wonders Defeat Main Street Flyers 11 7
The Peach Hill Wonders defeated the Main Street Flyers 11 to 7 on Saturday at Sandy's field. Batteries: Wonders Salomy Farrell. Flyers Henry Wilbrouck James Moffit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy's Field
Peach Hill Wonders
Main Street Flyers
Wonders
Salomy and
Farrell
Flyers
Henry Wilbrouck
James Moffit
Township school chief DeLaney again in charge
Principal DeLaney returns to supervise Fell township schools as talks and meetings with local organizations continue. The slate includes Olive Leaf lodge Odd Fellows Federal union Young Men's Institute Patriotic Order Sons of America Barber's union and the Select council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Olive Leaf Lodge
Odd Fellows
Federal Union
Young Men's Institute
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Barber's Union
DeLaney
John B. DeLaney
Fell Township
Hundred Dollar Reward for Bue ta of you
How's This offers one hundred dollars reward for a person named Bue ta. The ad claims a new cure and mentions Hanaturrh Cure by Henry & Co. with unconnected business references. It includes statements about FE Cheney and local business names. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney & Co
Jeddo
Cheney
West & Ruux
Wholeaale Betaateine
Jalding, Kinnan & Marvin
Rico
Tes- Hall
Favorite Remedy Cited By St Paris Pastor For Kidney Liver Cure
The Rev. Mr. Yeisley of the First Reformed Church of St. Paris Ohio voices strong praise for Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. He cites relief after prior failures and notes its claimed wide range from kidney and liver ailments to rheumatism and dyspepsia. The advertisement promises sample and full size bottles via the Dr Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeisley
David Kennedy
First Reformed Church
St. Paris
Ohio
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
De Laney Recovers From Severe Illness at Wall Street Hotel
After a period of confinement to his room at the Wall Street hotel due to a severe illness, Mr. De Laney has left his room yesterday and narrowly escaped typhoid fever. He is weakened and plans a brief sojourn in Wayne County for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
de Laney
Wayne County
Prizes Displayed for Trinity Baby Show at Burrs
The baby show prizes are on exhibition in Burr the jeweler on Main street. Silver trophies for the most attractive infant draw interest, promising a highly entertaining and successful event at Trinity parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish House
Burr
Main Street
Banks Improves Property on South Terrace Street
A. M. Banks advances improvements on South Terrace Street the new home of ex Councilman Thomas Battle on the West Side. Work resumed after a winter interruption includes enclosing grounds grading and terracing and a front retaining wall of cut stone planned to enhance the surrounding sight in that town section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Banks
South Terrace Street
Select
Thomas Battle
Young People Attend Dance at Decker's Hall
A group from Carbondale will travel to Dundaft tomorrow night for a Bon Ton Reading club patronage dance in Decker's Hall. The venue will be festooned with red white and blue decorations and music is promised to be good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Dundaft
Bon Ton Reading Club
Decker
Social Roundabout: Local Residents Visiting Near and Far
Jacob Wagner of North Terrace spends a few days near Pittston. Moran couple from South Church street vacation week in New York City. Elizabeth Brennan of Salem avenue visited Scranton Saturday. Dorothy Early of Seventh avenue visiting Scranton relatives. May Carden and Mamie Monahan spent Sunday with friends in the Electric City. Nellie Campbell of Church street attended high school graduation in Scranton and stays with friends. Bertha Davis of Eighth avenue hosted by Scranton friends Saturday. OMalley couple of Pittston guests of relatives here Sunday. Fred Moses of New York City a guest at the Singer home on South Main street. Joseph Gilhoul and Charles Cavanaugh spent Sunday in Scranton. Bridget Kennedy of South Main street returned home after six weeks with Nellie Ryan in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wagner
North Terrace Street
Pittston
William Moran
South Church Street
New York
Elizabeth Brennan
Salem Avenue
Scranton
Dorothy Early
Seventh Avenue
May Carden
Mamie Monahan
Electric City
Nellie Campbell
Church Street
Bridget Kennedy
South Main Street
Nellie Ryan
Banquet Arrangements Updated by Committee
The committee now handles the banquet arrangements with another meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, not Wednesday as previously announced.
Children Day at Methodist Church Crowded with Noted Music
Yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal church Children Day drew a crowded house. Chorister Richard Watkins led the singing with Charles Nichols supervising the program featuring a capable children chorus and orchestra. Miss Gertrude Morris gave a fine solo as part of a varied program decorated with roses and laurels. The pastor Rev Henry delivered an apt address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard Watkins
Charles Nichols
Watkins
Gertrude Morris
Henry
Taylor Hose Company
Century Hose Company
Nelger
Coombs
Hughes
Calvary Baptist Church
Harris
Whooping Cough and Chamberlain Cure Promotion
Description claims no danger from whooping cough when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given to loosen cough and aid expectoration. It states the remedy has helped in many epidemics with best results and is for sale by all druggists.
Olyphant School Board Deadlock Chooses Attorney Nominees
The Olyphant school board remains deadlocked over selecting an attorney after another follow up meeting. Secretary Tully reads the district property valuation at 204,504.16 and the 6 mill building and 13 mill school levy. Mr McCann nominates Janes J O Malley while Mr Lally backs John J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
McCann
Janes J. O'Malley
Lally
John J
Manning and Browns Beset by Home Borough Meeting Actions
The article notes a board vote count for O Malley Patten Langan Lenas McMaines McCann six to zero and Manning Kelly Nealon Howard Lally Shylah five for Manning Kelly. Nealon moved to dispense attorneys as needed, citing savings from neighboring boroughs. Browns lose to Honesdale six to three while Savadge pitched well but received poor support. another game is planned. Children Day services at Presbyterian church featured Misses Sarge Charity Crippen and Lillian Matthews with a program of solos choruses and readings. Hi S Jones gave an address. Primitive Methodist church Children’s Day offerings were strong with flowers. Miss Mary O Boyle and John Laughan plan to wed at St Patrick's Church Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Mr Ell Longacre and Mrs Ell Longacre and children visiting Hyde Park relatives. Mrs Annie Jones and Mrs Ma Hughes visiting Lackawanna relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
O'Malley
Patten
Langan
Lenashon
McMaines
McCann
Kelly
Nealon
Howard
Lally
Shylah
Browns
Honesdale
Savadge
Presbyterian Church
Marie Sarge
Chartity Crippen
Lillian Matthews
Jones
B. F. Hammond
Primitive Methodist
Mary O'Boyle
Dunmore Street
John Laughan
Tunkhannock
St. Patrick's Church
Ell Longacre
Hyde Park
Annie Jones
Ma Hughes
Lackawanna
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the News of Carbondale
Corby
Helsmont Streets
D. M. Schoonover
F. Ehinger
Thomas Payne
Ton
Catohing
Conservatory
W. D. Evans
West Siders Wrathy
Harte
Emmett
McCabe
Seteseere
A. EL
Cox
Monaghan
McDonough
Burns
Rick
J. W. Yeisley
David Kendy
Tc Kye
Burr’s Jewelry Store
Bon Ton Club
Jermyn and Mayfield
Pride
Jermyn Lodge
No. 5
St. George
Maggie Beasley
Avoca
Cookson
Bradbury
Jane Wheeler
H. H. Greenslade
Mary Maynard
Elizabeth Mann
Selina Seymour
Annie Penrose
Eliga McGinley
Annie Whitney
Sarah Bone
Bessie Luxmore
Polly Maynes
Lodge
Herbert Lutey
Calumet
Mike Brennan
North Main Street
Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping
39C
Soc
Connolly & Wallace’s
Connolly & Wallace
Cubanola Cigars
Taylor
D. B. Jones
Philip Noakes
James Palmer
Lebanon
State Council of Red Men
T. R. Davis
Parsons
Mesers
James Price
James Evans
David Willams
James Thomas
David Reese
Lake Arles
William Griffiths
High Street
M. J. Brennan
W. J. Fox
Grove Streat
Olwen Howells
Moscow
Mary and
Yettie Jenkins
Jenking
Jermyn
John Griffiths
Pond Street
Taylor Reds
Taylor Grounds
G. I. Davis
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