Pittston Fair Draws 25 000 to 90 100 Spectators
Third day crowd at the Columbia County Agricultural and Mechanical fair fills grandstand and midway with 25 000 to 90 100 attendees. Council Chimes wins the first trotting race at 2 15 time, George M. takes the second, and the third remains unfinished as ponies race for small purses amid VIPs and vaudeville acts.
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Council
Pittston
George M
Thomebure
Vasthrong
Columbhia County Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Smith
Cone
Council Chimes
Girardville
Miss Delmarteh
Carl Crown
Strieele
Velmarch
Carl Wall
Dinarre
May Wilkes
Carl Brown
Hore
Pizarro
Kik. S
M. J. Perrin
Possessice Dseccsevceessnes
Withers & Gottsehall
Pas Isssvesureeerereenerees
MAT
Heroes
Columbia County
Mile Hiewth
Bloomaburg
Dock
Tommy HH
Pocono
Valley Boy
Fowth
Carl van
Hall Dock
Powono
Valley Noy
Tommy HE
Tommy l
Mll
Smick
Carl
Valley Hog
Dowk
Carl von
Valley Hoy
Poveno
Bro
W. Mather
Rollis
Mm Og
We AL Hartnell
FWRI
Welliver
Voller
Joies
Inlex
Wilarte
Tommy
Bo Pee
Tore
E. L. Hatfield
Waymart Notes On Pulpit Substitution And Local Sickness
In Waymart Ot 11 Rev William Rawlings filled in for absent pastor I W Kareliner at the Methodist Ep Episcopal church. Edward Owens remains in critical condition after a fall from an apple tree while gathering fruit. Funeral services for G Wo Dane were held in Honesdale with several local residents visiting relatives and attending. A large town gathering seeks winter eel from Delaware and Judaea planes as Charles Mowlun nears completion of a blacksmith shop. Morton Turthill hosted friends, and Robert Wri g hter’s funeral occurred in Carbondale with interment at Canaan cemetery.
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Waymart
Tev. I. W. Kareliner
Willian
Rawlings
Edward Owens
John Rickard
Fly
Jams PL Ware
Reeton
Gres Episopal
Wonewkite
Fopom
Satay
Presbyterian Church
Pow
Wilco
HT Dludven
Hd Stephens
G. Wo Dane
Honesdale Wordbendas
Joseph Denk
Daughster
Merle
Laters
Charles Pearce
Port Jervin
Michory Wigner
Peckwille
Simon Clon
Carbondale
Emme Thorpe
Weer Pittston
Tobert Gatton
How Case
Delaware
Judaea
Charles Mowlun
St. Louis
AL Wonnacott
Morton Turthill
Coren Wis
Scranton
Robert Wrighter
Pawrgency
Carlendale
Canaan
Peal Hendricke
Teward Getz
Port Jarvie
Willis Hatton
Pratt Homestead
Souil
Starrucca Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Phelps
Brooklyn
C. EK. van Horn
Jackson Street
Susquehanna County Teachers’ Vaavciation
Susquehanna
John F. Loughlin
Jersey City
Laurel Hill
Margaret A. Vindon
Christ Episcopal Church
Oakland
B. H. Abbott
Moody Relief Corpa
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Street
P. R. Lower
Thompson
North Jackson
Thomas King
Thomas
Main Street
Edward P. Maroney
William Crozier
Mr. Crozier
Mra
Phila Crozier
Grand Concert at Factoryville Brings Local Star Power
The Lackawanna and Wyoming Musical Alliance held a grand concert in Factoryville with Mrs. Cora Genung Chamot of Ithaca N Y as leading soprano. New officers were elected including Abel Wrigley and Rev. D D Harman. A winter intermediate session will be conducted by W N Manchester.
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Alliance
Bowman
Abel Wrigley
Newton
D. D. Harman
Laceyville
W. N. Manchester
Voee Parker
the Musical Alliance
Fule
Angel Hoste
Gounod Ladies of the Alliance
M Howman
Jerusalem
Parker
Llewellyn Shields
Musical Alliance
Roberto Tl Diavola
Roberto
Meyerbeer
Cora Genung
Chamot
Lallabhy
Alod
The
Dallad
Cccceysace
Cora Qonungy Chamot
Next Door to Play At Hele's Opera House
In Towanda Oct 11 lovers of music pantomime and scenic effects will see Next Door by the Brothers Rover company at Hele's Opera House next Monday evening. The show blends farce burlesque musical features a pantomime and a spectacular production with new novelties including acrobats and high kickers. The Moyers are noted for strong shows and crowd garnering performances. James Jane of Jacksonville Fla visits Bradford county. Bradford women attend a Foreign Missionary society meeting at Honesdale. Word the Philippine soldier William Bolan escaped enemies and was found dead possibly from starvation. his parents seek confirmation.
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Towanda
Brothers Rover
Hele’s
Howe
Funny Wale
Moyers
W. Little
Susquehanna Valley Hay Company
James Jane
Jacksonville
Fla
Bradford
The Singed Cat and the Election Fire
In 1896 Democrats learned of a western orator nicknamed the Singed Cat who drew crowds and drew letters from nearby counties. At a mass meeting a fire engine gong tried to drown his voice, but he halted a stampede with a bold gesture and declared the fire would fuel bonfires for Mr. Bryan's victory.
Local Social Notes From Montrose And Nearby
Mrs. Willian Jeffries of Montrose entertains as guest at her aunt’s home. Mr. M. Crock returns from a extended trip through the Southern states. Nicholson residents attend the Lackawanna and Wyoming Musical Alliance at Pactoryville. Laura Walker remains at her Main street home. Driggs and Macdonnell plan extended time in New York City before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Nicholson
Gel
Willian Jeffries
Montrose
Mee
M. Crock
Lackawanna and Wyoming
H. Macdonnell
New York City
Donahoe Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Rev A Donahoe of South Pt Pleasent West Virginia contracted a severe cold with violent coughing on December 10 1897. After trying various remedies he bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy which he says acted like a charm and he cheerfully recommends it to the public. Sold by all druggists Matthew Bros wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. Donahoe
EB. Church
South
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Matthew Bros
Funeral for Carmeliung Allen Held in Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County reports heavy presence in Wilkes Barre area as the funeral of Carmeliung Allen of Peespect Steel was held at St John’s Catholic Church. Requiem Mass followed by interment at Laurel Mill Cemetery with District Deputy PL Walker in attendance.
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Scranten ‘Tribune
Winghaumton
Carmeliung Allen
Peespect Steel
St. John's Catholic Church
Laurel Mill Cemetery
Walker
Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Fast Cure for Cold
Advertising copy claims Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop the cough and cure a cold in one day. It asserts no cure no pay and lists a price of 26 cents for the remedy.
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Agawn
Stith
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Brownie TB
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Factoryville
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