Our learned fellow townsman and his town love
Percy Marfleet, educated at Cambridge, returns to his English hometown to pursue historical work while facing dwindling finances and Eveline Cloud, daughter of a political magnate. A London move seems necessary, but Eveline proposes staying to build the town’s history. They consider collaboration to chronicle their town, uniting romance and duty in a quiet local drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Marfleet
Cambridge
Eveline Cloud
Girton
Marfleet
Miss Cloud
London
British Museum
Sterary Society
Condihde
Neual
Isband
Percy Martleet
Library Institute
Ngarn
Mrs. Robinson
Mean Little
Eveline
Mr. Cloud
Mr. Marfleet
Mariset
Tondon
Marflett
Eve- Mae
Rose
Welsh Militia Fifer Tom Rogers Remembered in Poignant Sketch
The article recalls Tom Rogers a longtime fifer in the Radnor Militia famed for early musical contests and a Chelsea pension by discharge. He died in snow near Presteigne after a life of hardship and loyalty, aided once by a generous officer whose brandy saved him. A Cardiff Cymrodorian toast honors Wales and the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rogers
Radnor
Chelsea
Presteign
Roger
Tom
Prestelan
Tom Roger
Prestelen
Five Points Mission Credits Warner’s Safe Cure for Health
A Five Points Mission advocate praises Warner’s Safe Cure as a key remedy in aiding the sick. Clergy and visitors cite success in liver and kidney issues and female complaints, claiming a celebrated cure has transformed many lives. The piece extols the mission and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Five Points
Charles Dickens
J. H. Beale
Five Points Mission
Warner
N. Elliott
Wales and Welsh culture and figures in a Cardiff Exhibition
A Brighton era article surveys Welsh society noting a ladies club at the Cardiff Exhibition, Tynewydd heroes, St Davids Day, and Welsh saints. It highlights Welsh musical figures at the Llanduno National Eisteddfod, Edward I artifacts, and a Prince’s expected May visit to Aberystwyth, with concerts conducted by Dr. Roland Rogers and performances by Welsh musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David
Wales
Mt. Davis
Abergutwith
Edward
Cardigan
Merthyr Tydvil
Morlais
Thomas Stephens
Edward the
Roland Rogers
Llanduno
Miss MacIntyre
Mesdames Magele Davies
Hughes
Hannah Jones
Helle Cole
Messrs
Hen Davies
Llyod Chandos
Fr. Davies
David Hughes
Hirwen Jones
Catarrhal Powder touted by officials and family
Mr J J Jenkins private secretary to Canada's finance minister George E Foster reports Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieved catarrhal troubles personally and with pleasing results in his family. A blower device is included with each bottle to help diffuse the restored nasal passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
J. J. Jenkins
George E. Foster
Canada
Dr. Agnew
Colin
Eva M Hetzel Promotes Superior Facial Bleach
A promotional item touts Eva M Hetzel endorsing a face bleach claimed to visibly remove blemishes and improve skin appearance through whitening properties. The ad emphasizes immediate results and home use.
Azalea Face Powder and Thrixogene Hair Grower Advertisements
Azalea Face Powder promises a smooth glowing face with a gentle feel and a 50 cent price. Thrixogene Hair Grower claims to invigorate the scalp and promote hair growth with a listed price in cents. G M Hotzel’s Parlors at 50 Lackawanna Ave and No 1 Lansdowne Building in Wilkes-Barre accept mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrixogene
Nature
G. M. Hotzel
Lackawanna Ave
Lanone
Wilkes-Barre
Mull
James W. Oakford
Commonwealthy Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce At
Scranton
Waters
Trie Townsend
Dime Bank
Professional Cards in Scranton Dentists and Attorneys
A directory listing for Scranton professionals including dentists such as Dr William A Taft Dr Laubach Dr Trapold Dr Kay Dr W E Allen Dr C Frey Dr L M Gates Dr Bateson and Dr Lamereaux plus attorneys Warren and Knapp. Also listings for schools Rev Thomas M Worcester Kindergarden G R Clark Co seedmen and Nurserymen and Republic Savings and Loan with office addresses on Washington Avenue Wyoming Avenue Adams Avenue Linden Street and 614 etc. The ad mentions offices open times and specializations in dentistry eye ear nose throat obstetrics and chronic diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Edgar Dean
Pruce Street
Scranton
Co Courthouse Square
Kay
Penn
W. E. Allen
Washington ‘Avenue
C. L. Frey
Yoming Ave
Real
Boo Vine Street
Washington Avenue
Latson Avenue
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Bacheller, Johnson and Bacheller
Sunny
Duneld Osborne
Ashtaroth
Cardiff
Cambria
Britain
Frank Edwarde
Frank
Swansea
Cardiff Exposition
Herolsam of Callies
Tynewyth
J. PL
Burt
Ann Griffiths
Montgomeryshire
Cu A
Major Jones
Family of Nations
Westminster Gazette
Foster
Eva M. Hetzel
Ale Erie Medical
Buffalo
N.Y
TN Boe
Atlantic Refining CO
William S. Millar
Qae and Water Co
Commer Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Ye Et Tees
Ptey
Wena Sy Saga Co. Wien Oy
Pemere
Washburn-Crosby Co
Iron and Steel
William A. Taft
Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
RM. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Trapold
Corner Coming Avenue
Spruce Street
Warren & Knapp
Law
Republican Building
Scranon
Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
W. H. Jessup
Bobe FE. Hand
H. Jessup
Patterson & Anne
Scranten
Ose Wali
H. Erson
William A. K. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
C. R. Pitcher
C. Smythe
Lackawanna Avenue
C. Com. Comegys
D. B. Replogle
B. F. Killam
Wyoming Ave
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth King
I. M. Co
Rance
School OF the Lack Awanna
Ree Guest
Thomas M. Ee
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Mindemarten
Republic Savings and Association
Callender
Dime Building
Wire Sreens
Kuett
Wada Avenue
Ranton
G. R. Clark & CO
Green House
North Avee
BAUER
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Ee Melargeer Brothers
Washington Ave
Beranion
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Post Office
Rex
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Rooms
EL. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Wash
Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
ELK Cafe
Bates Jeason P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Westminster Hothl
Sixteenth St
Irving Pisce
Welsbach
Ney
Leftin & Raed Powe Cad
Ropanno Chemical Co
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