Death of Dr Miles and Susquehanna Reunions
The column reports the death of Dr A G Miles in Starrucca from likely drug overdose, notes a Persin family reunion in Montrose, and lists multiple local events including parochial residence plans, railroad discussions, rail and freight activity, and community notices from Susquehanna county with social and civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Montrose
Erie Road
Starrucea
A. Miles
Persin
N. A. Persin
Henry Pohh
Oakland
Arthur Broderick
Susquehanna Association of
Hopbottom
Burnwood
Durnwood
Herrick
Uniondale
Mud Pond
Susquehanna County
Horse and Colt Breeders’ Association
Freeman Manger’s Grove
South Gibson
Cameron Corners
Lackawanna and Montrose
Lackawanna
Alford
New York fashions for fall and winter tailor-made gowns
The article details continuing use of Venetian, broadcloths, and gray homespuns with new heavy fabrics like dirap de Paria and Haritz. It notes dressy tailor-made robes with ornamented overskirts, favorable striped camel’s hair, two-tone crepons, and trimmed hats with new millinery techniques including stitched taffeta and satin strips, plus evolving jacket lengths and cape styles.
Refuge Sought in Flight From Russian Czarina to Alabama
The tale recalls the 18th century czaritsa fleeing cruelty and seeking asylum in Mobile, Alabama. Chevalier D Aubent aids her, she works with children, and they marry when Alexis dies. He later commands Fort Toulouse on the Coosa river. they live in a grand house and die there, buried in calm domestic happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Caar Ivan
Czaritza
Humanity
John Law
Ife
Mississippi Valley
Mobile
Nimont
Mobile Bay
D'Aubent
Rubent
Cod
Chevalier
Europe
D'Aubbont
Chevallier
France
Alexis
D'Aubont
Fort Toulouse
Coosa
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claim
A historic advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old remedy used by millions of mothers for children. It promises to soothe, quiet crying, relieve wind, and ease colic as the best remedy worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Donations to the Home for the Friendless Acknowledged
The Home for the Friendless gratefully acknowledges gifts from many supporters over the past two months. Donors include South Canaan residents and local households supplying vegetables, apples, pumpkins, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, bread, ham, soup, medicine, clothing, milk, and cash. William Rosser coordinates pick ups from markets and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Ripple
Ellen Shanger
J. D. Williame
Brother
Barber & Townsend
Daniel Langstaff
Millar & Peek
Amos Detty
William Bright
William Blume
George Sanderson
John Genter
H. G. Swarts
Marion Lacey
Myrtle Hess
Wesley Pinnell
Claes
South Side
Y. W
William Chappell
A. M. Stover
Morel Brothers
F. P. Detweller
Eleanor
Katherine Clemons
H. W. Taylor
C. Pr. Matthews
W. H. Pierce
BD. Wegman
Chandler & Short
Ambrose Mulley
Huntington
John Brown
Dunmore
Maurice Carter
W. W. Watson
J. A. Price
Henry Belin
J. W. Garney
C. P. Matthews
Mise Beth Savage
E. Parrish
D. Neuffer
Norton Wagner
Anne von Storch
Ada von Storch
G. D. Taylor
Lamb
A. M. Multer
Cora J. Slocum
T. FE. Jones
W. J. Roberts
H. G. Schoonmarker
A. Fl. Shafer
Calkin
Waverly
Sidney Williams
May Nubeck
W. KB. Bunnell
Ice Daily
Consumers’ Ice Company
Hellner, Corser, Berlinghoff and
Treverton
South
Scranton
Lake Quinsignamond
William Rosser
South Canaan
George A. Spargenberg
D. W. de Forrest
EB. F. Swingle
Eugene Swingle
H. H. Shaffer
Rohrwasaer
Waldher
Mr. Kehrio
Nelile
Frank Bennett
Ellen Bennett
M. Roderick
Matthews Brothers
J. Alton Davin
G. L. Weaver
Golf at Country Club Four Ball Sweepstakes
An Intersting four ball sweepstake at the Country Club occurred Saturday. Fourteen contestants competed with John H. Brooke winning easily by 7 up with no handicap. Vandling and Ather ton posted 68 and modest scores, while others ranged in similar rounds. A Labor Day handicap sweepstake was planned for this afternoon at the links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brooke
Frank M. Vandling
D. F. Atherton
Vandling
Atherton
Fatal mine blast kills McClosky at Rough and Ready
Frank McClosky was killed and John Chisnan injured in a powder explosion at the Rough and Ready mine in North Scranton. The men charged a hole and used a fuse shorter than a neighbor’s, triggering a blast that killed McClosky instantly and severely injured Chisna as they returned to the scene. They lived on Boulevard Avenue. McClosky left a wife and four children in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClosky
North
Scranton
John Chisna
McClosky
Chisna
Howlevard Avenue
England
How She Came Home
Janet Goudie returns to her father’s farm after years away and confronts her mother and a silent, dying father in a tense, desolate home scene. The memory of a broken family and a harsh welcome frame a harsh deadline of reconciliation. The setting shifts from bright, eerie light to suffocating gloom as the clock ticks and the night deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy King
Janet Goudie
Janet
Hauldy
June
Carbie
Rab
Rabi
Mrs. Goodle
Joney
Mrs. Goodie
Fether
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitney
the Tribune
Susquehanna
the News Grist
Odds and
Toronto
Eaton Township
Broome County
Justice of the Peace
Bigeloa
Erie
Webster C. Weiss
Royal Arcanum
Susquehanna Council
Harford Fair
Beott Lacey
A& Wack
Lanesboro
Lanesboro, Fire Company
Riverside Park
Tim Hurley
al. Welnig
Buffalo
Olympic Athletic Club
Dick Moore
St. Paul
Hurley
Erie Shop
Richard Hrush
Journal
Transcript
Fan
Nin
Great Pond
Glover
Thomas Glover
Thomson
Seventeenth
Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry
G. A. Tt. Ball
Stone
Amon J. Cummings
New York
Columbia Grove
Washington
John Milles
California
Susquehanna State Fair
NEW York Fashions
Lord & Taylor
Caniche Cloths
America
Imperial
The
Philadelphia Times
Peter the Great
Alabama
Seema
Russia
Neva
Chevalier D’auboent
Alexia Petrowicz
TV Aubent
Courier de Bois
Scranton High School
Nepos
Caesar
Sallust
Cicero
P. Wats
Douglass Moffat
W. Walker
James Bair, Jr
H. J. Anderson
Brooks
Cure Thompson
Torrey
Hunt
Robert Frey Fede
D. P. Wells
Douglass Torrey
John Chisnn
Lane's
Street
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