Local news notes from Lackawanna County Continue in Carbondale
Carbondale reports show Shannon & Co. accepting ads and job work items. Philadelphia physician Dr. De Giese begins as resident physician at the hospital. Mrs. Rivenburge hosts a Laurel Street party for Miss Bailey of Waverly. J E Brennan displays fireman's lantern at Forest City Hose fair. Henry Wademan of Greenfield is seriously ill. Drs Miles and Noble visit town. Mrs. Pierce visits Scranton. Patrick O Malley attends John McGee funeral. Delaware and Hudson carpenters begin No 1 mule barn work on South Side. Dr. Fitzsimmons attends Patrick O Rourke funeral. Mrs. Groff visits P S Joslin. Hendrick Manufacturing operates on full time. Indians Jr. and Jermyn high school football at Alumni Park at 1 pm. Undertaker Morrison returns from Philadelphia. Nelson Teets attends Clerks' association meeting. Central labor union favored. committee formed to promote it.
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J. T. Pethick
Salem Avenue
de Giese
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Thia City
M. M. Rivenburge
Laurel Street
Mise Bailey
Waverly
J. E. Brennan
Forest City
Forest City Hillside Hose Company, Ilenry Wademan
Greenfield
T. C. Fitzsimmons
Hazleton
Patrick O'Rourke
A. M. Groff
Jersey Shore
Joslin
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
Indians
Jermyn High School
Alumni Park
Williamn Morrison
William Morrison
Nelson
Teets
Clerks' Association
Youth preacher fraudster exposed near White Bridge
Moran notified by Alderman Atkinson of a young man visiting families near the White Bridge. John Dewey of Philadelphia pretended to seek funds for priesthood studies, sold prayer books at inflated prices, confessed fraud, obtained about ten dollars in two hours, and was discharged after promising to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omecer Moran
Atkinson
South Side
White Bridge
John Dewey
Philadelphia
Thos
Funeral for Patrick O Rourke at St Nose church
A solemn requiem was held yesterday morning at St Nose church for Patrick O Rourke. Rev M P O Rourke of Ha gleton officiated with Rev J M Griffin deacon and Rev William Gielon sub deacon. Gri ttin delivered the sermon. pallbearers included Yl Dirs Patrick McCabe Luke White from the city and William Carey Sylvester Delaney Thomas Tirady from Wayman. Out of town mourners included Mrs Mary Mannion Scranton Mrs John Gage Wilkes Barre Mrs Gus Ruland Mrs John Ganers Wilkes Barre Mrs Frank Monahan Wonerdale Mrs Mc Laughlin Jermyn and Mrs Broderick Archmld.
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St. Nose Whirch
Patrick O'Rourke
M. P. O'Rourke
Hagleton
J. 3. Griffin
William Gielon
Grittin
Yl Dirs
Patrick McCabe
Luke White
William Carey
Sylvester Delaney
Thomas Tirady
Wayman
Mary Mannion
Scranton
John Gageon
Gus Ruland
John Ganers
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Monahan
Wonerdale
McLaughlin
Jermyn
Broderick
Archmld
St Thomas College Team Defeats Scranton In Hard-Fought Game
At Alum Park, St Thomas College of Scranton edged the home eleven 6 to 0 in a tightly contested football match. Lineups list Pendleton Grier Brennan Lally Hodgins Langan Michaelcone Weir Murrin Murphy Kirkwood Crane MeDrawnhey and a Scranton lineup. referees included Po Kirkwood and J J Boamlah.
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Alumni Park
Thir City
St. Thomas' College
Scranton
Indians
St. Thomas
Pendleton Seerestoci
Caer
Ses Grier Brennan
Lott Theile
Lally Hodgins
Langan Mitghel Creer Cone
Hora Murphy
Malley Putherford
Rlett
Coyne Forbes
Harrison Murrin
C.rieht
Po Kirkwood
Uoiplite
J. J. Boamlah
Tinenmin
J. Connors
Thnekorper
CL Johnson
Touchdown
J. Murrin
Mure Tin
Missionary Alliance Meetens at Local Church
The Alliance gathering at the Methodist church Thursday evening drew a large crowd. Rev F M Benft of Philadelphia and Rev Stephen Merritt of New York spoke on the Holy Ghost and mission work in Africa and India, with Mrs Puller sharing experiences from India. Much Wilcrest showed renewed interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F .M. Benft
Philadelphia
Stephen Merritt
New York
Benft
Wilcrest
Puller
India
Air. Campbell
Africa
Parochial School Faces City High At Alumni Park
FOOTBALL AT ALUMNI PARK. St Pauls Parochial school of Sceranton meets the city High School team this afternoon at 3 40 o'clock. The high school squad features Tom Clune Warren Van Bergen Berry Gates Meta Whiteloet and Jett with Din, Noalen, and Berry among others on the line and backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Parochial School
Sceranton
Alumni Park
Follaws
Din
Clune
Noalen
Oantre
Warren
Blarry
van Bergen
Jett
Berry
Gates
Meta
Hrowk
Whiteloet
Mrs. Crago Returns to Scranton for Winter
Local note reports Mrs. Alice Crago, long time Scranton resident, returning to the city for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Crago
Scranton
Puritan Dames and Women’s Fortitude Across History
A nostalgic piece contrasts Puritan mothers who founded Plymouth with modern American women. It cites Elder Cushman on enduring hardship for future generations, notes witch drownings as a misperception, and urges women to seek medical advice from Dr. R. V. Pierce for female health concerns.
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Stitl
Plymouth Rock
Cushman
Plymouth
R. ¥. Pierce
The
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Buncoers Abroad Beware Bryanized Democracy Trick
A partisan editorial warns readers about a Bryanite tactic aimed at discrediting Republican methods and sowing discord among Republicans to influence off year elections. It urges vigilance against organized efforts to desert the party and undermine sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryanites
Makhininy
Republican Congress
Burkey and Wetber Marriage At Main Street Home
Miss Lena Burkey of North Taylor and Mr Henry Wetber of South Main unite in marriage at the groom’s Main Street home with Rev A Weber officiating. Attendants include Maggie Burkey and Carrie Wellel, with eight groomsmen led by Michael and John Weibel. A wedding feast and social follow, with many local families listed as guests. Services and notices appear in local church bulletins and society items.
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Lena Burkey
North Taylor
Henry Wetber
South Main Street
Main Street
A. Weber
Cierman Evangelical Church
Malls of Honor
Maggie Burkey
Carrie Wellel
Michael
John Weibel
Welsenfluh Hall
Casper Weibel
Michael Strine
Alex. Ruttibach
Henry Schulties
John Schilds
John Weisenfluh
Christ Zumback
Casper Weisenfluh
William Nelger
Casper Ott
Misses Currie Fahner
Nellie Neagley
Lydian Fahner
Lydia Schulties
Kate Stapple
Millie Schulties
Annie
Lisale Williams
Maggie Weibel
Emma Neagley
Kate Weibel
Magele Rutilbach
Emma Weibel
Magele Burkey
Messrs
Andrew Neagley
Alex. Weisenfilih
Anthony Schultles
Richard Williams
Frederick Fearmoll
Scranton
Charles Leuthold
Calvary Baptist Church
HH. H. Harris
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
North Main Street
L. R. Foster
Presbyterian Church
John Hall
Herbert
West Minooka
Wales
George Morris
Gertrude Morris
Bloomaburge State Normal School
James Morris
More Street
Sadie Gordon
Petershire
David Davis
Peckville
Thomas James
Providence
Taylor
John B. Reese
South
Timlin
Will
John Kelley
Charlotte Hawks
Reese's Drug Store
Local News Briefs From Clark's Summit Area
Mrs Erastus Van Vilet and two children return home to Braygueville after a two week visit with sister Mrs Harvey Frits Willing Workers head to Professor Gays at Factoryville today Mort Colvin to haul berries in a large wagon Simon Carmody repaints his house Miss Vina and Master Jay Justin attend the Riker family reunion at West Nicholson Rev Lippincott delivers patriotic lecture at the Methodist Episcopal church in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus van Vilet
Braygueville
Harvey Frits
Lamont
Bacon
Highland Park
Gays
Factoryville
Mort Colvin
Simon Carmody
Miss Vina
Jay Justin
Riker
West Nicholson
Lippincot
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Moves and Church Notes Highlight Scranton Visit
The column notes moves including Mr and Mrs William Capwell relocating to Scranton and Frank Moyer returning for the winter. Perry Chamberlin moves into D Smiths tenement. Howard Wolf family visit Factoryville. Dr C E Merrill from Sayre moves into the Cornell house. Sunday services at the Methodist Episcopal church feature a sermon for parents and boys on safety.
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William Capwell
Scranton
Frank Moyer
Perry Chamberlin
D. Smith
Howard Wolf
Factoryville
C. E. Merrill
Sayre, Pa
Cornell House
Methodiet Episcopal Church
F. W. Young
Jermyn Social and Entertainment Reports
The St. Agnes Guild event at St James church drew strong crowds with lively performances and a well received program. Highlights included a cake walk won by Harry Griffiths and remarks by chairman Mr. W L Houghton. Out of town participants included Miss Anna Chilton Willis Jones Joseph Battle, and Miss Lottie Reynolds.
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St. Agnes Guild
St. James’ Church
Cerver
Harry Griffiths
W. L. Houghton
Anna Chilton
Willis Jones
Joseph Battle
Carbondale
Lottie Reynolds
Forest City
Misa Bertha Rimron
Uniondale
Thomas Bray
Main Street
Elihu B. Nicholson
South Main Street
Gilmore Hall
Mayfield Band
St. Nicholas
Walts
Edinburg
Ticket No
Léa
Jermyn and Rushbrook Water Company
Moosle Powder Company
George Anthnyok
Delaware and Hudson Breaker
Temperance Band
Battenberg
Miss Carter
Ferris
Why kidneys falter in fall weather and Pe r u n a
Fall brings reduced skin activity and higher kidney strain as excretion shifts from perspiration to the kidneys. The text argues immunizing the system at season start with Pe r u n a to prevent sickness and claims testimonials accompany a free illustrated book from The Pe r u n a Drug Manufacturing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Skunk Invasion Hits Village With Large Obnoxious Delegation
A village endures a large skunk incursion as the rodents overrun streets. Several skunks have died in confrontations while others remain active and threatening in the area.
Local social notes from Nicholson and Scranton
Mrs C H Travis returns home after visiting daughter Mrs V J Smith in Nicholson. Sarah Barnard visits sister Mrs John Edwarde. Mrs Samuel Mahelman visits friends in Scranton. Loveland took a bus trip to York state. Rev Guy Snowden holds meetings at Elmhurst. Flora Sayer visits her parents Mr and Mrs J F Siger. Mr and Mrs John Johler of Scranton return after visiting local friends. Mr and Mrs John Johler and children and Mrs Chauncey Noack and son Maxwell visit Mr and Mrs A R Depew Tuesday.
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C. H. Travis
V. J. Smith
Nicholson
Sarah Barnard
John Edwarde
Samuel Mahelman
Scranton
BE. Loveland
York State
Guy Snowden Ie
Elmhurst
Misa Flora Sayer
J. F. Siger
John Johler
Chauncey Noack
Maxwell
A. R. Depew Tiesday
Anniversary of church cornerstone to be observed
Bunday October M marks ten years since the corner stone was laid for the Methodist Episcopal church. Special anniversary services are planned for morning and evening and all are invited to attend.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Welsh Prise Singers Visit Lyceum From Wates
The Welsh Prise Singers arrive at the Lyceum on Monday evening October 25 ahead of their performance. Local organizers announced the concert program and expected audience turnout.
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Wates
Lyceum
Garbage as Fuel. Shoreditch Describes Waste to Power System
Description of Shoreditch England method to burn 50 60 tons of refuse daily for electricity. Dust is moved by electric lifts to destructor cells and boilers with storage. Waste reduced to about 30 percent of original bulk with potential markets and byproducts.
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Shoreditch
London
Will the Cat Come Back
Educated cats are rare and a Denver man Mr. Lemuel Kingsbury has lost his famed tom cat Robbie also called Rob Roy, a large Angora seeming feline with a proud education. Robbie could perch and cover his eyes in a praying pose and stay still until his master called. The cat disappeared from 2410 Sixteenth Street, prompting concern and hopeful returns.
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Lemuel Kingsbury
Sixteenth Street
Mr Kingsbury
Rob Roy
Robbie
Pet Rob Roy the Cultured Cat Charms City Audiences
Robbie the cat, trained by Mr Kingsbury, could sense commands and wag his tail on cue. He slept in a grape basket to signal visitors and watched for dogs or children as crowds applauded. The cat debuted on stage at Bitela last summer and purred contentedly in a basket. Kingsbury searches the city for his lost pet, which he regards as almost human.
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Amon
Robbie
Mr. Kingsbury
Rob Roy
Robble
Bitel
Bitel’a Last Summer. He Did Not Run Off the Stage In Aff
Political Pointer Urges Vote for Schadt and Allies
The item endorses the Chicago free trade and free silver platform, urging readers to support Schadt, Horn, and allies and to oppose McKinley backed by Bryan’s protectionist agenda. It frames the choice as a clear contrast between free trade and protectionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schadt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Bryan
Massive Money Giveaway Promises Prizes for American Woman Ads
A garbled vintage appeal promotes a large advertising contest titled American Woman offering prizes totaling 2502 with emphasis on increasing circulation. It promises paid positions for successful entrants and hints at a yearly prize expansion tied to readership growth while requesting readers to fill in missing letters from a word list.
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Lemat
Prize puzzle promises gem prize and cash reward
Readers are invited to solve a listing of clues with initial letters and fill in answers. The offer promises Kimberly Gem imitation diamonds or cash equivalents, awarded as prizes through The American Woman Publishing Co. The promotion emphasizes a limited supply, purchase of a year subscription, and a return-mail submission to Dept No. 590 New York City.
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Ieee
Fitgolmet Mets
Kimberly Diemons
Kimberly
ORY Mercantile Agency
New York
Cloeing
American Woman Publishing CO
Nassau St
New York City
N.Y
Trains Schedules for Del Lacka and Western Trains
Train timetable dated Monday June 21 1897 lists departures from Beranton to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple morning and afternoon slots Express and accommodation trains serve Buffalo Elmira Ithaca Williamsport Northumberland Kingston and other points with close connections at several hubs. Principal agent M. L. Smith Depot Ticket Office handles detailed time tables.
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Eifteen
Beranton
Extens
New York
All Pointe East
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Binghamton
Cawego
Elmire
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Fruffalo
Wat
Inghamton and
Way Station
Nichalwon
Pac Press
Utsea
Rishfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittsian
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Dalville
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Service Change
An old railroad notice states that starting September 19 rains delay Beranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie railroad, marking a timetable adjustment affecting routes and connections.
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Erie
Wyoming Valley
Beranton
New York
Erie Railroad
Lehigh Valley Train Schedule for Anthracite Routes
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces coal line services with multiple daily departures to New York Philadelphia Pittston Wilkes Barre White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls and western points via D H BD H R R L W and PD WH lines. Black Diamond Express and full size parlor and sleeping cars available on Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo routes. Officials include Rollin H Wilk and CHAS LEER with A W NONNEMACHER listed as assistant.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Liberty Street
N. 7Th
Whitehall Terminal
Boranton
Futtston
Wilkes-Barre
Daei
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
Newark and
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Bkaston
Long Brancn
Ocean Grove
Hurriaburs
Vin
Whitehall Street
South Ferry
Broadway
Ferrier
Franklyn
Staten Island
Grand Central Depot
Long Island Railroad
Reading Terminal
H. P. Baldwin
Pisa
J. H. Olhausen
Ant
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Philadelpha
Pittston
White Haven
Hazleton
Potteville
Easton
Reading
Harrisbore
Prinelass
H. R
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chicago
All Pointe Wees
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphis
Butta
Suaponeiot
New York Ontario and Western Time Table
Trains leave Beranton for Carbonate at 5 a m and 60 p m with connections to main line trains north. Cadovia departures connect, Cadosti to Beranton at 105 a m, Cadosti for Beranton at 2 p m, Scrante from Carbonliin at 7 a m.
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New York
Ontario and Western
Beranton
Cadovia
Uth
Cadosti
Tia
Flitcroft
Cut Glass Clocks and More at Northeastern Pennsylvanias Largest Jewelry House
The largest Jewelry House in Northeastern Pennsylvania showcases cut glass clocks and related items. Shoppers explore an extensive display of decorative pieces and timepieces at a well known regional retailer.
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Pennsylvania
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