Carbondale Boxing Night Ends In Draws At 12-Round Main
In Carbondale a local bout night drew 140 fans despite a last minute scrape when Jerry O Rourke could not fight due to a swollen left arm. Will Hall and Roy Gilbert fought six rounds with Gilbert bleeding and Hull taking punishment but the fight ended in a draw. A comic bout between Waltah Johnson and Mickey Gorman followed, also ruled a draw, with $.425 shared. The program closed with a ten round sparring match Coulter versus O Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Will Hull
Roy Gilbert
Waltah Johnson
Mickey Gorman
Tom Harris
Jerry O'Rourke
Nic Glenn
Simpson
Sport Hill
Dunmore
Port Jervis
Dukes’ Exposition
Jermyn
Archhbald
Scranton
Chuck Connors
Oourke
O'Rourke
Harris
Coulter
Stranton
Bob Fitzshimons
Clark
Will Hall
Hill
Gilbert
Neo
Hull
Tull
Pull
Beylow
Roy
Lie
Min
Hurria-O'Rourke
Gorman
Mistah Jonson
Carbondalians
O'Hara
Scrutton
Postum Coffee Replaces Coffee to Ease Health Ailments
A testimonial from a Michigan family credits Postum Co. of Battle Creek with curing chronic constipation nervous tension and chest tightness linked to coffee. After eliminating coffee and drinking Postum the narrator reports better sleep nourishment and relief from belching abdominal discomfort and waves of heat and cold. The letter urges other wives to switch to Postum to avoid oppressive sensations and stomach troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exerton
Postum Co
Baile Creek
Mich
Breach of Promise Suit Shocks Carbonale Residents
Bert Brownell a Delaware and Hudson brakeman was arrested on a breach of promise charge filed by Miss Margaret Davidson. He was jailed briefly before a bondsman posted bail and he returned to the town. Brownell, once employed in Scranton and now out of work, had been courting Miss Davidson after a prior marriage that left him separated. The incident stunned Brownell’s friends in Carbonale.
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Bert Brownell
Delaware and Hudson
Margaret Davidson
Brownell
Moran
Miss Davidson
Copeland
Carbondale
Luzerne Street
West Scranton
Scranton
River Street
Carbon dale editors to play ball against Curbondale printers
Local newspaper workers announce a public baseball game against the printers of Curbondale. The town hopes for a lively event as half a million spectators are expected to attend. The piece humorously notes pride in local press influence and urges readers not to send flowers before the "funeral services" of the printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Curbondale
Abe Bahm
Chuck Connore
Field on Thursday Afternoon At Sandy's
A reader note mentions a field event on Thursday afternoon around 4 40 with details to follow in a later issue. It promises Surprise No 1 as a teaser for the day.
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Sandy
Panic at Mayfield School Over Boiler Fire Near Erie Shaft
Fire alarms sounded at 3 PM as boilers at the Erie pump shaft sparked a blaze near Mayfield School. Mothers hurried children outside, while two fire companies quickly subdued flames. No boiler damage. minimal building loss. pupils return next day with missing coats and erasers.
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Mayfield
Erie
Parente
Honesdale Faces Mayfield Tigers At Duffy's Field
Honesdale players visit Duffy's field for a key match with Mayfield as Carbondalians cheer fair play. Mendelson’s Mayfield lineup includes Meehan Griffin Maynard Murray Walsh Quinn Davitt Flannery and Michael Walsh. Also noted: Honesdale to face Archbald at 10 15, Hit or Miss club hosts, and Weeleyan captaincy and Jermyn alumni football updates.
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Honesdale
Duffy's
Tappan
Crescents
Mayfield
Sam Mendelson
Carbondalians
Mendelson
Meehan
Griffin
A.D. Maynard
Murray
M. Walsh
P. Quinn
D. Davitt
Flannery
Michael Walsh
Toronto
The
Scranton
Gertrude Davis
Second Street
James Sampson
Salem
Wayne County
Austin Lynch
Olyphant
J. P. McDonnell
Archbald
Weeleyan University
Claud P. Stocker
Main Street
Jermyn
Wrank A
Colay
Claude Stocker
Wonesdate
Sam Mendleson
Mayfield Tigers
Duffy's Field
Social in Jermyn Honors Honesdale Players at Assembly Hall
A large crowd attended a Monday evening social in Jermyn organized by the Jermyn baseball team at the Assembly Hall. The event honored visiting Honesdale players with city residents listing numerous attendees including Elizabeth Degan Alice Nelson Nellie Moran Nettie O Neil William Walker John Kearney Joseph Barrett Harry Robinson John Wedeman Charles Alexander John Barrett David Davin John Duggan Frank Walker James Gilroy Newell Stoddard David Atkinson Robert Cox and D Giles Smith.
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Jermyn
Assembly Hall
Honesdale
Eilzabeth Degan
Alice Nelson
Nellie Moran
Nettie O'Neil
Elizabeth Gllgallon
Messrs
Whi Walker
John Kearney
Joseph Barrrett
Harrry Robinson
John
Miss Blockwell Returns Home After Sister Visit
Miss Myrtle Blockwell, returning to Kingston after visiting her sister Mrs. E A Wonnacott of Durie Avenue, impressed listeners with a sweet voice in solo performances. She sang in Carbondale churches during Sunday services at First Presbyterian in the morning and Trinity in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Blockwell
Kingston
E. A. Wonnacott
Durie Avenue
Blocwell
Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church
Trinity Church
Twist of letters in Carbon Dale post office list
Sept 10 postal note lists addressees including Daniel BR James Harold V Joslin Nicolla Howard Agaus BK Caldwell Walter Davis Homer House Mayme Flordy Ruth Thomas Evelyn Trowell Annie Devine Baral Hall Hunice Rosengrant Bessie Aero Lul Sacchi Jnne Buko Thomas and Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Daniel BR
James
Harold V. Joslin
Mr. Nicolla
Howard Agaus
BK. W. Caldwell
Walter Davis
Homer House
Mayme Flordy
Misa Ruth Thomas
Evelyn M. Trowell
Annie Devine
Baral Hall
Hunice Rosengrant
Bessie Aero
Lulgul Sacchi
Jnne Buko
Thomas
Miss Annan Grady Improves After Illness In Mayfield
Miss Annan M. Grady former Carbondale resident has been seriously ill at her mother’s home in Mayfield but is much improved. Grady is well regarded in Carbondale for her musical talent as a pianist and vocalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annan M. Grady
Carbondale
Mayfield
Miss Grady
Jermyn and Mayfield Honor Miss Blackman at Enterprise Ball
A complimentary dance was held in Enterprise last evening in honor of Miss Poearl Blackman of Parsons, guest of Miss Currie Murray. Rev C B Vossenden and Miss Ossenden returned from Ocean Grove, while Elijah Stephens and Charles Bennett, local band men, will depart for Livingstone Mission tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Poearl Dlackman
Parsons
Currie Murry
Rev
C. EB. Vossenden
Ossenden
Ocean Grove
Elijah Stephens
Qcharles Bennett
Livingstone
Cure for chronic diarrhea praised by West Virginia man
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his father after years of chronic diarrhea. One bottle restored health and energy, enabling the elderly man to work as a younger person. The testimonial notes the remedy is sold by all druggists.
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John H. Zirkle
Philipps
W. Va
Chamberlain
Republican
Zirkle
Pabien
Philippi Republican
Miss Virginia Granes Praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Miss Virginia Granes of Watertown New York President of Nurses Association testifies to the effectiveness of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian and uterine inflammation and womb issues. She recalls a six week recovery from womb prolapse and urges others to use the remedy. A $6000 forfeit warns testimonial authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Granes
Nurses'Association
Watertown
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vinginia Granes
Funeral Held For Arthur Reese In Blakely
The funeral of Arthur Reese the young son of Superintendent David Reese of Blakely will be held at the family home tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev Edward Howell officiating Interment is at Washburn Street Cemetery West Scranton. David Waddell of Wilkes Barres death announced with funeral details and local memorials note. The school board meets tonight and many residents update on local church events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
David Reese
Blakely
Edward Howell
West Scranton
Washburn Street
David Waddell
Wilkes-Barre
Waddell
Margaret Williamson
Tie
Dr. Spencer
Thomas Davis
Susquehanna Elirect
J. H. Heeley
Hauke
Priceburg
J. Arlington Spencer
Wilkes- Barre
Clerks and butchers schedule five game baseball series
The clerks and butchers of the borough plan a five game baseball series with the first match this afternoon at Riverside grounds. G Watkins is manager for the clerks and Louis Davis captain, while Frank Lally and John St Thomas handle the butchers. The Taylor Oratorio society will perform Judas Maccabeus at Lyceum theater in Scranton for the Knights of Maccabees lodge fundraiser, date to be decided. The Taylor Reds challenge the Owlphant Browns for a Thursday game on Taylor grounds. G F Davis manages. Margaret and Nelie Gallagher of Scranton visited the Cummings at Malin street. Michael Strine returns from Switzerland trip. Mr and Mrs James Dornin and son James and Miss Annie Hooper return from Waymart.
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Riverside Grounds
Hurge
G. Watkins
Louis Davis
Frank Lally
John St. Thomas
Tike Capaciyy
Taylor Oratorio Society
Judas Maccabeus
Calvary Baptist Church
D. EB. Jones
Lyceum Theater
Scranton
Lodge of Knights of Maccabees
Taylor Reds
Olyphant Browns
Taylor Grounds
G. F. Davis
Margaret and
Nelile Gallagher
Micchael Cummings
Malin Street
Michael Strine
Switzerland
James Dornin
James
Annie Hooper
Waymart
Local Socials And Updates From Peckville Area
Peckville residents visit relatives in Beranton Olyphant and Slonesdale. Mr Johnson recovers from typhoid fever and moves about at home. Odd Fellows hall under rapid construction expected ready in October. The Tuthill residence on Depot street nears completion. Arthur Reese funeral to be held at his father's Blakely home Thursday at 2 PM with burial in Washburn street cemetery.
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J. Robinson
Beranton
Mise Ruth Coleman
Olyphanlt
Leys Brage
Willum Snodleor
Slonesdale
J. D. Broad
Winfield Broad
Wells Bridge
Fr. Johnson
Odd Fellows
John Tuthill
Depot Street
D. D. Barber
Moscow
Arthur Reese
Joseph Heese
Blakely
Washburn Street
Bargain Linen Sale Promises Low Prices On Damask
A local ad touts Bleached Irish Damask at 75c yard and Irish Damask at 50c, claiming better quality than competitors. It lists gray and white 16-4 linens at 50c pair, 11-4 blankets, linen napkins from $1.25 to $2 per dozen, damask tray covers, and silkeline comforts priced to close, highlighting value and quality.
Pleasant social at Mrs Gilge's home and local notices
A pleasant gathering occurred at Mrs H L Gilge's home Friday evening with friends and refreshments. Mrs Anthony McDonough and son from Scranton visited Mrs Kearney. Funeral services for Mrs John Scanlon held at St Catherine's church with interment in St Catherine's cemetery. Mr and Mrs B N Wells of Chinolitta visited. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs M W Vaughan's residence Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gilge
Anthony McDonough
Soo
Scranton
Kearmey
John Scanlon
Bl. Catharine's Church
Wiis Mide
Bt. Catherine's Cemetery
B. N. Wells
Chinolitta
Woman's Cheristhian Termperance Union
M. W. Vaughan
Elmhurst Family Reunion Planned at Nay Aue Pubrk
Elmhurst residents will attend the Bonjainle family reunion at Nay Aue pubrk Boranton on Saturday next. The large descendants plan a programme of addresses and a memoir at Guernsey hall in the afternoon.
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Elmhurst
Moscow
Nay Aue
Boranton
Guernsey Hall
Hall's Cure Adverts In Ohio Court Document
Frank J. Cheney of Dr Cheney Co. swears to a company claim offering one hundred dollars per tool for each case of catarh not cured by Hall's Painful Chie. The notice, sworn December 6, lists Cheney and Co. in Toledo Ohio and promotes Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and blood-borne claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Dr. Cheney& Co
Hall
Railroads announce reduced excursion and settlers tickets
The Pennsylvanian Tailand Company offers specie excursion tickets from all stations to Des Moines for the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting September 16 to 22 with return extensions to October 1 upon deposit and agent payment. Berth sleepers available at $7 with two persons per berth. Chas. L. Hope kine, Southern Railway agent, and other details published. Also Wisconsin Central announces settlers tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia at reduced rates with inquiries to agents in Pittsburgh Milwaukee and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Pennsylviaania Tailand Company
Chas. L. Hope Kine
Southern Railway
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Chicago
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
W. H. Allen
Park Building
Pittsburg
James C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
Low Rates to California Arizona Mexico and Western Points
Travel deals offer discounted one way tickets via Southern Railway from Philadelphia to Los Angeles San Francisco and other western points at 42.75 dollars. Expires October 30 1904. Through excursion sleepers operate from Washington to Los Angeles and San Francisco with no change leaving Washington at 5 45 p m every Monday.
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California
Avizona
Mexico
Southernailway
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Railway
Washington
Lehigh Valley Train Fare to New York September Sale
Special return excursion from Scranton to New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad for 4.85 with return allowed through September 20. Tickets on sale September 16 and valid on all trains except the Black Diamond express. Consult agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Fom Scranton
Archbald baseball game postponed by rain to this morning
Archbald and Honerdale game postponed yesterday due to rain will be played this morning if weather permits. Ho Milley, longtime Delaware and Hudson station worker, is promoted to station agent at Winton. Thomas NII of Carbondale succeeds J. W. Loftus of LIM street, who has been at Nhwara Malla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honerdale Va
Archbald
Ho. Milley
Meintant
Delaware and Hudson
Winton
Thomas Nii
Carbondale
Dlillen
J. W. Loftus
Lim Street
Nhwara Malla
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the News of Carbondale
Mayfield School
Miss Blockwell
Jermyn and Mayfield
Lydia B. Pinkham
Taylor
Peckville
Connolly & Wallace Tten’s Shopping
Rosedale
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Ee eSoo
ALL Grocers
Russia
America
Union
Tryabita
Tryabita Food Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
A. W. Olmwabon
I Roary Publ
Creo
Rank J. Cheney & CO
Rank J. Chney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Arizona
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