Papal praise and a rare gold medal for Vin Marlant
A long letter from Cardinal Rampolla describes Pope Leo XIII’s gratitude toward Monsieur Marhint and notes plans to bestow a gold medal on the inventor of a hearth-wiring wine remedy. The piece touts Vin Marlant’s touted health benefits and preventive claims, including restoring vigor and calming nerves, urging readers to request literature from Marlant & Co. in New York. Also mentioned are local church events and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Rampolla
Morsleue
Tires
Husahi
Walee
Alee
Vienne Fien
Te Marland & Co
Welch Street
New York
Aid Ettior
City council hears resignations and bond concerns
In Carbondale a crowd gathered outside the railing as Meavor Kilpatrick announced a freebie appointment. Mayor and council discussed Chief Mof’s resignation, the city solicitor’s note on irregular bonds for Bialy & Kennedy, and the Lackawanna Club’s plan to vacate rooms with a committee to discuss improvements. Clerk authorized to bid on printing for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statare
Meavor Kilpatrick
Moffits
Select Council
Bialy & Kennedy
Grant and Lee Debate At Local High School
Pupils debated whether Grant was a greater general than Lee. On the affirmative side were Kenneth Paynor Arthur Studdard and David Apor gin with judges Mary Williams Alacjorle Boenver Nebeora Alero chair William Hettinger. The Grant side presented concise arguments but the judges ruled otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Lee
Kenneth Paynor
Arthur Studdard
David Aporgin
Anna Kinook
Laura Dix
Lillian Potter
Uto
Silk weaving mill venture planned for the city
Hon. J. Hendrick Daniel Scurry C. E Spencer and Andrew Mitchell are backing a silk weaving mill project. Thirty thousand dollars have been subscribed and about forty thousand more is needed. The venture promises ample returns, and the balance is expected to be raised without trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hendrick
Daniel Scurry
C. E Spencer
Andrew Mitchell
Town Notes and Social Roundup From Local Briefs
Mrs Tl Manville visits Brook lyn to see her daughter Mrs David Zieles. Mr and Mrs Jimorge Vickora return to New York. Mrs W M Lathrop of Paterson visits her parents Mr and Mrs W F B Chase. Raynor Meaker recovers from measles. Mr and Mrs John Walker host Miss Mary J Cleary of New York. Mugh Davis leaves Hotel Anthracite for home in Binghamton. City collects 7260.90 license money. Sixth avenue pavement completed and open. New card from telecompany lists over 290 subscribers. City board of health met and outlined summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl. Manville
Brooklyn
N. Y
David Zieles
Jimorge Vickora
New York
W. M. Lathrop
Paterson
N. J
W. FB. Chase
Raynor Meaker
John Walker
South Church Street
Mary J. Cleary
Mugh Davis
Binghamton
Sixth Avenue
Telebe Comppanyy
Board of Health
Unclear Legal Proceedings Mentioned In Fragment
A fragment notes that prosecutions will likely be commenced soon and references multiple figures demanding attention. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or places to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutire
Jermyn Council Hears Water Plant Move and Appointments
The Jermyn borough council met to read a resolution authorizing the borough attorney to seek court modification of an injunction blocking payment of bills for a proposed municipal water plant. The meeting approved multiple bills and confirmed Charles McGinley as chief of police for another year. Bonds for the borough treasurer were read and approved, and James Kelly was appointed to the board of health. A letter from Scranton criticized sidewalk conditions, and a planned shirt factory site discussion drew interest from industrial stakeholders. A Klondike-era return and a Main Street accident were also noted, with the powder mill resuming operations soon and Miss Jennie Nichol ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheogeto
Tkarcher
Burgess Willman
Charles McGinley
Searco
Counet
Sampson
John Magen
Edward Woodworth
Henry Soby
W. Robingen
Henry Smith
Thos
Henwood
Bordisk
James Kelly
Board of Health
Jones
John Deremyn
Scranton
Jermyn
Moore
West Vriday
Ulery Tipit
Concen
Dawson City
Skagway
Dawson
Charge Walters
Ontario and Western
Firs
Jennie Nichol
Cemetery Street
Luk Nese
Aaron V. Tower
Esa
Closing exercises mark end of term at graded school
Thursday afternoon in the graded school sixth and seventh graders held closing exercises. Last evening graduates were celebrated at the Baptist church with a program of invocations songs orations essays and presentations, followed by certificates and a closing song. Local notices mention various residents and events including a funeral and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Ev. W. M. Hiller
Edwirt Reynolds
Emzay
Doretta Derdenin Darrow
Main Street
James M. Brown
George W. Brown
Pitteton
J. W. Staunton
A. Arown
George K. van Horn
Keystone
Dr. Reynolde
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western
Hoboken
Buffalo
Fatal rock fall at Ontario mine claims George Johns
In Ontario mine tunnel operations a large rock slab weighing about half a ton fell killing George Johns instantly and injuring his brother in law Edward Hemmer. Johns, 17, a Welsh native who moved to the area eight months ago, was taken from the surface for funeral arrangements to the home of James Johns. Funeral details set for 2 pm at Lackawanna Street home with interment at Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontare
Seelock
George Johns
Edward Hemmer
Johns
Hemmer
J. A. Kimbuck
Wilson Mire Company
Scranton
Roderick
Ontario
Pockville Baptist Church
Thomas
Main
Humphreys’ Specific Manual Promotes Self Treatment
An obituary style promotion notes Humphreys' Specifics offer treatment guidance in five languages English German French Spanish and Portuguese It claims the book enables self treatment for families and is available at drug stores or by mail free from Con Cor William & John Ste New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly. Humphreys
Dr. Humphreys
Humphress’ Medicine
William & John Ste
New York
Andes
Vale
Runaway Amid Fire Alarm Sparks City Jam in Pittston
An alarm from Hox 2 drew the crowd and fire department to Mary Street causing a jam though no fire existed on main avenue. The Mehanes mistook 62 for 26 and a horseless carriage drew crowds past Perry bridge. The night included a police focus on East approach loitering and a new West Side Methodist minister’s reception. George W. Brown’s funeral and Anthony Loftus’s funeral were noted along with local social and civic events.
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Loftus
Hox
Railroad Street
Mary Street
Mehanes
Lehigh Valley Road
Foetock
Delaware and Hudson
Cork Liane
Wilkes- Marre
Pittsburg
Select Council
Harding
Daniel McCormick
Thomas Carroll
Auther
Carroll
Meinstated Hennigan
Electric Light Company
Main Street
Wilkes Barre
Ferry Bridge
Marte
Perry Bridge
Severson
West Side Methodist Episcopal Church
David Smythe
Avoca
Young Men's Christian Association
George W. Brown
Race Street
Millar
Scranton
Russ
Liter
Parsons
Anthony Loftus
Sir John's Church
Garvey
Market Street
Petr Smalte
Lizzie Tisehler
Rock Street
Ettewin
Tommy Flynn
Providence Dramatic Club
Mia
Milzabeth Bryden
Mizz Agnes
Samuel Haddock
Kingston
Newport
Brl
James J. Bryden
Clare's Summit Shadow Social at J J Jennings Home
A shadow social will be held this evening at the home of J J Jennings with a pleasant time promised. The baby of Mr and Mrs Harold Tarker died yesterday at three months from convulsions. Veterans reflect on wartime service and George Anderson of Rossville York county Penn recalls severe front service. Anderson praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatic and back pain and seeks to buy a dozen bottles for personal use and to share with neighbors. Matthew Bros is listed as a wholesale and retail agent.
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J. J. Jennings
Iite
Harold Tarker
Geo
Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Chamberlain
Mr. Anderson
Matthew Bros
May party and town notices from Olyphant
A May party drew a large crowd of youths in the woods behind Fern Hill with social diversions and refreshments served by Rita Hoban Sadie Rogan and Agnes Norton. A merchants group plans closing stores at 6 p m starting May 15 with few exceptions. Arthur Gallagher burial at Carmel cemetery Dunmore, Traction Co crews repair Throop line tracks, Elijahs Bold Challenge sermon at Congregational church, George Hague to preach at Susquehanna Street Baptist, local visits and travel notes among Olyphant residents and visitors.
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Fern Hill
Rita Hoban
Sadie Rogan
Agnes Norton
Miseea Mary Cunning
Alice Hoban
Mary Rogan
Moal~ de Gallagher
Lacy Mooney
Mollie My. Donnell
Lucy Lawler
Mamie Lawler
Mainie Fadden
Eligabeth Cr
Olyphant
Blakely
Hive
Arthur Gallagher
Red Row
Mit
Carmel
Dunnore
Traction Company
Congregational Church
Elijah
Susquehanna Street Baptist Church
George Hague
Tucy Farrell
Honendale
G. W. Crietbach
Albert Mason
Scott Street
Georgia Thomas Tins
Spring Pwo
Andrew Connell
Carbondall
Catherine Walkingshaw
Sa't
Fires create new sales at two large stores in town
The town sees two major fire sales at Z. K. Space and F. C. Burgess after April fire damage. Space moved stock to the Remington building and will sell soon. Burgess reopened after repairs and offers discounted stock pending insurance actions. Separately, A. G. Gregory witnessed the execution of George Van Horn at Lackawanna jail. Regular argument court session begins May 4 with rulings on rules and equity matters. Juror updates note the Custard vs Wyoming County case, involving services for bridge property and water rent.
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Z. K. Space
F.C. Burgess
I. Space
Mott
Remington
O. S. Mills Hardware Co
F.C. Burgers Hus Ype
A. G. Gregory
George van Horn
Lackawanna County
J. Turn
Catharine Townsend
Scranton
J. W
Wyoming
Squire Kethledge
Henry Harling
BE. J. Jorden
Old Forge Nuptials Quiet Amid Mourning
Fred Miller and Jennie Seat wed at the bride’s home in Duryea with Rev. O F Ace officiating The bride’s father had recently died making the ceremony a quiet affair They begin housekeeping in a newly furnished home Others visit relatives and relocate as townsfolk read of farm moves and local business plans
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Fred Miller
Jennie Seat
Duryea
O. F. Ace
Lymon Hoffecker
Merle
Jermyn
Shupp
Nanticoke
Norman Helles
Crow
Parsons
Benjamin Richardson
Albert Barnes
Porto Hico
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Fueture
John Breeze
Congressman Howard Endorses Peruna Spring Cure
A 1940 testimonial from Moses Morris Morris, Alabama Congressman Howard of Fort Payne advocates Peruna as a spring remedy. The letter cites relief from catarrh and digestive issues, praising Peruna as a permanent cure and noting endorsements from doctors and patients including A. Lockhart of New York.
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Hore
Washington
Web
Mi Re
Columibure
Howard
Fort Payne
Ala
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Pope Leo
Rome
Monsieur Marhint
Cardinal Heampolla
Timperers
Prinnes
Phyraielans
Pre Ides
Piruine
Pompei
Thomae M. Grimiths
New York City
Mayfield
St. Mark
Sacred Heart
Branchiaux
Meadames
Theo
Townsend
Burton Park
Willard EH. Dodson
Badeer
T. Bray
HW. A. Willman
M. J. Shields
John Mellow
H. DD. Swick
Carbondale
Eney Hospital
Moffitt
Grant VS. Lee
Jermyn and Mayfield
Factoryville
Hood
Peckville
Pittston News
Clare's Summit
Tunehannocke
Old Forge
State of Ohio
Toledo
Laos County
Frank J. Cheney
Nme
Fim
J Chener & Co
Wforeauta
J. Cheney
Ee Eee
A. W. Cleason
Hall
Cheney
Tiledo
Salee
Congressman Howard
Alabama
Peterson
Morris, Sk
A. Lockhart
W. Henrietta
Box OX
Hartman
Agin
Rochester
Ater Ha
Peerine
Peruna Dine Mf. Co
Columbus, O
Waverly
Andrew Chelford
van Boskink
George Jerry
Hattie Barker
Mackewie
Mar Relmen
Jd. P. Col
Faguryville
Deotar
bin Ofee
Sual
Waverly High School
Bapettet Church
F.C. Hangen
Exaay
Emily Christine Parker
Roderick Lee
Brince
Fiona Carpenter
Saay
Anna May Dean
Honnette
Brighteat
Harry Johnson
Walter Parker
Tustell Dean
Thomas Hatcri
Revton
Clark
Hubert T Laule Plobd
Donald Walte
Joseph B Challis
Arthur Valloomdoet
Besse Mabel Buniner
Christing Parker
Pvt. F. (. Hangen
Mies
Blanche Hivira Carpenter
Aves
Bessie Mabel Bumner
Joseph L
Erreey
Gala
All Drugeiate Orient By Mail
Nervite Medical Co
Chicago
Metlorvrah & Thomas
Lackawatina Ave
Boranton, Ma
Markey
Peet
Manven
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