Yesterday's Fire Destroys Bourry Building and Storefronts
A blaze at the Bourry building owned by WW J Bourry and used by A W Plew nolds caused by a probate defective flue swept the basement and rear of the theater district. Firemen arrived after delays but managed to control the flames amid dense smoke with water streams from multiple hoses. Damages were extensive across the drug store and Watt, Sentry, and other shops, with several businesses heavily affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. J. Bourry &A
A. W. Plewnolds
Fhill
Grad
Howe
Charles Soon
Obutrabylie
Mitchells
Fiat
Wilk
Steve
Eersteep Ward
Watt, Sentry & To
Te Teganidide
Bull Brothers
Thee Lanttdine
Joseph Coughlin
Conimbin Cents
Reynolds &Ca
Woooh
Éldy
Reynolds
Auphin
Public safety item hints at weekend city conventions
Fragmentary notes mention public safety items, conventions and local events in Carbondale and New York. Names and places are unclear but reference to weekend schedules and public safety topics appear amid stray terms and dates.
The Lathrope Career and Public Notice of Esteemed Editor
A garbled portrait recalls William Wy Lathrope a leading editor and later managing editor at multiple papers. The piece notes his career moves from Carbondale to Corhoniile and Willkioneperi, praises his energy and influence, and mentions offers and tributes from colleagues and friends in journalism and related fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Carbotdale
Patterson Press
Hewes
Latiape
Westte
Collewe
Corhoniile
Willkioneperi
Lathrope
Peipe
Tiresight
Lavthrope
Fine
Adele Dred
Cuorbondide
Ives
Fire alarm system blamed for carbondale blaze damage
An underperforming fire alarm at Te Holis drug store on Main Street Salem Avenue failed to notify the tower as a fire swept yesterday. The damaged system exposed neglect in maintaining essential equipment and sparked calls for council action to improve testing and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padtodek
Tie Courbondabe
Caine
Mos
Avhia
Chuck Wontar
Annie
Teyholis
Main Street
Salem Avenue
Comedis
Siteh
Harge
Scranton i
Carbondale
Gaimewell Company
Aod
Tribune
Provishan Fur
Eavnidl Monde
Eit
Quiet Hour at Street Car Strike Headquarters
Reports from the Academy building describe strikers gathered for a meeting with union delegates. Officials indicate ongoing investigations into the cause and leaders not yet named, amid a tense labor dispute and public interest.
Prank Walker Designs Petition at Local Locomotive Site
A local resident Prank Walker of Cottage street drafts a petition concerning the Laedliware and Hilson Locomotive project. The note mentions involvement with a food dealer and a tunnel site near Wilson Creek, with entities Lynch and Hrongen referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Walker
Cottage Street
Win
Laedliware and Hilson
Shipp
Duvies Faynudy
Kit Bess
Wilson Creek
Hak
Sean
Lynch & Hrongen
oOiver Street
Birth of a boy to Mr Richard Cobbie Dol
A baby boy was born to Mr Richard Cobbie Dol and his partner at the local hospital. The family awaits celebrating the new arrival with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cobbie Diol
Unele Tom's Cabin on Stage Dissolves into Toasts and Rumors
A garbled theater note reports Unele Tom's Cabin at Grad with Amusements. Grounded names and clear details are largely unreadable, but claims of a splendid performance and magical props surface amid scattered lines about actors, stage effects, and future appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al W. Suujin
Patent Medicine Pitch From an Unnamed Ad
An advertisement fragment promotes nerve headache cures with products like Chase’s Nerve Pills and Chiale’s Noro Pink. It claims effectiveness for headaches nervousness and related symptoms, citing Dr A W Chase Medicine Co and a Ho design. The text mocks legal action and uses period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonton
Lainie
Chiake
A. W Chase Medicine Co
A. W. Chase
Don's Kidney Pills Advertised as Remedy in Scranton Notice
Scranton readers are urged to try Down's Kidney Pills advertised in newspapers. Miditeob Rupenthal of South Traveling Avenue complains of kidney issues and night pains. Matthews Bros. drug store sells the pills, touted as effective with genuine endorsements. Foster Miller & Co. is U.S. sole agent. Price ad per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Citigens
Matthews Bros
Price
Foster-Millarnoto
Buffalo
N.Y
United States
Don
New Stage Effects and Lecture Night Highlight City Arts
Mr Callahan debuts a new dramatic presentation with novel mechanical calcium effects enhancing Mephisto imagery. A theatre scare from a previous fire adds tension as electric aids reduce hazards, while a lecture series opens with Henry Austin Athans addressing a topic on the Century. The event venue is St Rose Parish hall with design by B A Kelly’s dying store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwiss
Callahan
Callihan
Knights of Colchmshite
Henry Austin Athans
Dake Prince
Rose
B.A. Kelly
Popular Couple Weds In Simple Rural Ceremony
Miss Katreen Thomas and Buckland, among the area's most popular young people, wed at 11 o clock in the Methodist church officiated by Rev Ay OChaffee. The bride wore a delicate light-toned gown and carried roses. Only close relatives attended. The couple will travel to New York state for ten days then reside at a newly furnished home on Bowell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katreen Thomas
Lrms Buckland
Efts
Millige
Delaware
New York State
von Bowel
Hareda
Deide
John Thoms
Washington Steed
Death notices for Margaris and Lyocklyn residents in Carbondale area
The text records multiple obituaries and funeral notices. It mentions Margaret Kilkidsen formerly of Freeland, a resident of Carbondale who died from paralysis, and others including Mia Milchel Welk, Kibby, Mrs Henry Noelson, and Rodet Memtha of Lyocklyn Street. Funeral arrangements reference Rese cemetery and Ber on unelaal street with services in late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetty
Tribune
Juessead
Brooklyn Street
Margaret Kilkidsen
Uhev
Gilhool
Ben
Tuite
Weet
Tas Cpa
Cudool
Milchel Welk
Altes
Kibby
Henry Noelson
Ullaeftv
T Memtha
Lyocklyn Street
Maes
Mas Maentha
Borg
Tayliad
Cine
Mbps
Ifve Dmividsen
Dalton
Unelaal Street
Oto Weloek
Tol Delage
Lowed Cemetery
Rew
Uh A
Ollividting
Unclear archival note on Draken and Westar linked tower theft
Fragmentary OCR describes a Draken from Chakinnle wud Westar engaged in a tower incident at a Uinbe site. Details are obscured by garbled text, with mentions of Mastleht ward Chivhet Kent and LAVUGste Miner Moueiy nladek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivhet Kent
Thie Chakinnle
Westar Ralipowit Company
Tis Tower
Lavugste
Moueiy Nladek
Ladle
Cape
Fragmented OCR News Snippet on Local Events
An unclear historical note mentions Burke and a concert from The Alon orchestra, with disrupted terms like sacked and financial aspects. It references Hist night and moieties but lacks coherent names, dates, or outcomes to confirm a clear event or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Wonton
Alon
Fragmentary urban scene notes around Beneleneal Alae Bovthat
Fragmented OCR mentions streets and a general urban scene with unclear names. Readers see hints of a convoy of people and a vague description of street activity and movement through what appears to be a city area. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or identifiable subjects.
Suburban Residents React to Fair Attended Event
Report notes residents feel astonished and satisfied with the event and its projections as observers view the street scene and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Fair
Entertainment Feature Shines at Committee Event
A lively committee hosted an enjoyable program with a display of art exhibits and performances. Attendees savored the entertainment as the evening showcased skilled artists and engaging presentations.
Memorial Park Delights Visitors With Nighttime Lighting
A day in Memorial Park shows careful maintenance and lighting at the church street entrance. Workers tend gravel paths and open bright color displays for passersby as evening falls. The scene emphasizes upkeep and visible effort by local crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricard
Memorial Park
Imail Cirrondale
Untitled Dundee News Item on Typhoid and Hospital Care
Fragmentary report notes Mise Bessie Henleys in Dundee continuing to DN and a serious typhoid case at Wheeler's private hospital. Mrs. Robert Van Bergen recovered from surgery at Maner genes hospital weeks ago and had wires removed at home yesterday. Fletcher performed an operation and Wilputriel near Avenue began a dangerous treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Henleys
Dundee Etvet
Wheeler
Robert van Bergen
Theor Street
Maner
Genes
List of letters permitting in the Chay Dondale Get 1
The document names a roster of individuals including W. OT. Blasdell Charles Pileko and Mr. Cries. Clarisy Mark Dutt Wit Tawa AE Poxius Cilgalion and others. The list also includes numerous names such as W.D. Grog ons ER. Price M.D BR. Pulian Albert Smith George J. Sousa Chas Spencer Henry Taaffe Miss Murien Price Ella Planners Mes A. ALtol ery Mrs Migabeth Lewis Mrs Wainwright Dominica Vanetto Moreign Antonio Rut Glowownel Antonio Di Lerenae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chay Dondale
W. OT. Blasdell
Charles Pileko
Mr. Cries
Mark Dutt
Wit- Tawa
AE Pox
Ius Cilgalion
W.D. Grogons
ER. Price
M.D
BR. Pulian
Albert Smith
George J. Sousa
Chas, Spencer
Henry Taaffe
Murien Price
Ella Planners
Mes. A. Altolery
Migabeth Lewis
Wainwright Dominica Vanetto
Moreign
Antonio Rut
Gloownel Antonio
di Lerenae
Local obituary and notices from a midweek Scranton list
A garbled early 20th century notice page lists deaths, funeral details, and relatives in Robes City and nearby areas. It mentions Miss Alice OP Milieg and Mrs. Richard Rispattivk among mourners, with a funeral and tears recorded. The text references a sales agent and various named local figures, including a preacher and a city service context, but readable specifics are limited due to poor OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohn Moka
Revert
Aioe
Vesting
Ming Mondelssoten
Mustel
Miss Mand
Seetecilas Thotiite Messod
Toruorad Nestor Ae
NS OV
Miss Alice OP Milieg
Wetleudit
Diy
Scranton
Richard Rispattivk
Robest
New Sark
Tiernan
Reilles
New Vale
Fottae
oNalia DevTie Masti
Nimcimany
Mal Walties
Annie
Harrison Mouse Vestentivs
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD MARRIAGE OF DAVID DAVIS AND HATTIE NICHOL
David Davis of West Mayfield and Miss Hattie Nichol wed at S Melock last evening in the bride’s mother’s home on Secor Street. Attended by flower girls Flossie Price and Ruth Monyimird, the ceremony was led by Rev. MM. Puller. A supper followed. the couple will live with the bride’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
West Mayfield
Hattie Nichol
S mMelock
Secor Street
Flossie Price
Ruth Monyimird
Puller
Divis
White Oak Wellferry
S.W. Cook
Honesdale
James Plarvis
Mer
Clarvis
South Park
Johnstown
Mir
Peckville Auction Notice Details Public Sale and Patrons
A public sale is announced in Peckville with details of items involved and the organizers named. Attendees are asked to note the schedule and location as listed, with special references to auctioneers and participants.
Local Family Notices and Visitors Reported
Clark's Green residents Mr and Mrs Pe Thillips vanesen Thomas attend weddings and visits. J J Lautsey visited his parents Ld weed Litsey over the weekend. A charge the sessions of the Simpson dinten at Bate Alount involved Minted Mrs Arthur Lafont of Scrinton. Wiebel relatives listed here over Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe. Thillips Vanesen
Thomas
Serin
Fon
J. J. Lautsey
Ld Weed Litsey
Simpson Dinten Ait Bate Alount
Saturdiy
Arthur Lafont
Scrinton
Wiebel
Supdias
First of Lectures Given by Tees and Others at Curbin
A community program opened with Tees and Whulen of Curbinsdale delivering the initial lectures. Attendees focused on instruction methods and engagement, with plans for further talks in the coming weeks. Mrs Malan and Clark Lawrence will present upcoming events at the Congregational church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whulen
Curbinsdale
Cts
Alanaciitei
Morelia
Hell
Miss Teer
Milladelphia
Investors' Best Guide Promotes Texas Oil Syndicate Stock
The document touts Texas oil fields as world leading and promotes a syndicate with parcels in Houston Beaumont and Chicago. It outlines an offering with no preferred stock and a rising price per share, citing high annual returns and strong capital backing for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago National Bank
Chicago
First National Bank
Beaumont
Texas
The
Planters & Mechanics! Nat. Bank
Houston
Vnis Synidicate
Statkhelders
Monte
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the News of Carbondale
A. W. Reynolds’ Drug Store
Needle Club
Neniers
Sewlig
Aline
Annie Moranin
Chace Biellep
Cellw
Dom Barty
Miran Mes Donald
Nellie
Kate Little
Sadie Moths
Conoiel of Freain
Marghet White
May Glentien
Elb
Hurl
Seventh Avenue
the People's Exchange
Bristolies
Amei
Vio
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Panto
Mintiats
Eben
Cuba
Tdis
Linnihale
New York
Ontario and Western
Tete Toove
Carbondale Foe Seraliion
Jane Seninton
Tralis
Ghipty
Aco Salon
Grand Opera House
Maro
Beals Wow
Eile al Gual Ple
Penge Kong
Aterion
Cray
Oldites
University of Mennsadyaaihi
Ile
Crago
Mes
Atie Crago
Seventlyaveriin
Strikting
Carne i
Academel Mire
Peeelyeil Vos
Ferday
Croni Serankene Fegdepiaptens Lhiet
Ae Carhart
Saloni
Detoksonville
Shapida
Tienes
Ube Ramty WI Renal
Coorce Bundall Cunt Rone Af Ver Gyan
Kivdedon New O
AL Oan DP
Noosty
Mroneh Nooott
Wasilivey
Bativayad Meador
Aldernoai
Uebabib Comtiell Noo
Bosal Abeuieina
Miavo
Miro
Mapa
Joseph Callahan
Joseph
Turore
Henry Austin Adams
Katryn Thomas
Orms Buckland
NK Wely
Didi
Central Lahoy Union Fair
Richard Udy
Jermyn and Mayfield
Wire
Anthony-Lewde
Flyde Park
Mondie
Tallet
Miyfield
Taylor
Oolen
Heinys
S. Davie
Pola
Sole Fur
Geegied
Ivonne
Gwivin
Pole
Aduglins
Winton
Mietom
OMEA
Deforoon
Aril Windsom Scompi
Delenis Rennethy
Apia
Alo
Wari
Marie Torre
Congo
Demetiah
Peckville
Phare
Stephen
Beatie
Aed
Ander
Waihi
Mies
Ceylon
India
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic Hotel and Annex
Virginia Ave
Beach
Atlantic City
Nint
Hotel and Annes
Steel Men
Ovchesten
Weite
Chatiles
Chicago -Texas
GIL Syndicate
Owice Oke
Boudiator
Bour Lake
Baratogs
Dayton Penkke
Beaune
Jatikeaml
Markethum
Moore Ores
Ouston
Hemish
Planeta A Mechanics
Sasual
Tex
Alasos
United Brater
Anata
Estrone Syndicato
Pexas
Fidelity Trust & Tavestment Company
Pithave Dive
Alans Tegay
Boaunipms
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