Local notices from Lackawanna County Carbondale
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon Co North Main street open 9 am to 10 pm. James T Brennan of Washington DC has returned home after visiting the city. Mrs Munson has taken the Holton residence on North Main street. Revs Curran of Wilkes Barre and Carmody of Beranton visited the parochial residence yesterday. Mrs Eleanor L Smith and grandson Cecil Raymond Smith are visiting Middleburg. William H H Richmond and Miss Emma Richmond of Scranton spent Wednesday with Mrs W P B Mores. William Griffis represented Pioneer Castle 205 at the state meeting and gave a report. Visit the Dallhe Fair open Sept 2 to Oct 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Brennan
Washington, d. C
New York State
Munson
Opera House
Holton
North Main Street
J. J. Curran
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Carmody
Beranton
Eleanor L. Smith
Cecil Raymond Smith
Middleburg
William HH
Richmond
Mies Emma Richmond
Scranton
W. P. B. Mores
William Griffis
Pioneer Castle
Order of Knights of the Mystic Chain
Carbondale
Mies Jounie Jenkins
Hiern
Fred Goby
Third Street
Charles Burr
E. Helmes
Scott Street
Dallas Fair
Board of Health revises plumbing pipe weight rule
A regular board of health meeting with Dr. Bailey and others amended the plumbing section on pipe weights. They now allow standard pipe for ordinary buildings and require extra heavy pipe for three story or taller structures. Attorney Reynolds finalized penalties and the secretary will compare rules with originals before referral to the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Dr. Bailey
J. FP. Reynolds
Mesers
B. A. Kelly
John P. Collins
C. ©. Mellen
F. A. Brown
Reynolds
Wagon Charges Mrs Bielin Near Ontario and Western Bridge
Mrs. Bielin, about 70, was knocked down by a wagon on Brooklyn street near the Ontario and Western bridge. The wagon, carrying a man and woman, passed over her, leaving her with a severed facial cut and multiple bruises. She is in serious condition and was taken home after care from a streetcar conductor. The occupants appeared intoxicated and fled. investigators will seek their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bielin
Ontario and Western Bridge
Brooklyn Street
Morrison Harmson Wedding at St Rose Church
Miss Elizabeth Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs John Morrison of Rail road street married Wednesday afternoon to Andrew Hansen of Hansen and Ben. Rev T F Coffey officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Morrison and best man Augustus Hansen. Mendelssohn wedding march played by Professor Stockman. Reception at the bride’s parents home, guests attended. Couple to reside in groom’s newly furnished Seventh avenue home after extended eastern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Morrison
John Morrison
Railroad Street
St. Rose Church
Andrew Hansen
Hansen & Ben
T. F. Coffey
Professor Stockman
Mendelesohns
Margaret Morrison
Augustus Hansen
Seventh Avenue
Marry Tillie Moran and James Toolan at St Rose Church
Miss Tillie Moran of Gordon avenue and James Toolan of the West Side were married Wednesday afternoon at St Rose church by Rev J C Griffin. The bride wore cadet blue with lace and chiffon. The groom’s best man was Michael Bagley. A reception followed at the bride’s uncle William Mc Donough’s Gordon avenue home. The couple will reside on Gordon avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Moran
Gordon Avenue
James Toolan
West Side
St. Rose Shurch
J. C. Griffin
Mary Surdival
Michael Bagley
Brooklyn Street
Married at Scranton in quiet Salem avenue ceremony
Byron F. Clark, a Salem avenue merchant, and Mrs Emeline M Olmstead formerly of Dundaff, were wed yesterday at St Luke s rectory in Scranton with Rev Rogers Israel officiating. After brief visits in New York and Philadelphia they will reside on Salem avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Avenue
Byron 5. Clark
Emeline M. Olmstead
Dundaff
St. Luke's
Rogers Israel
Carbondale
New York
Philadelphia
Improvements At The Lookout For New Tracks
A large workforce from the Delaware and Hudson company is laying additional tracks at the Lookout junction. Property was bought to expand rail capacity and enable main line re-routing. The extra tracks will provide greater space and convenience for ermity cars to switch onto the main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Injured Worker At Delaware and Hudson Shop
Edward Williams was injured at the Delaware and Hudson locomotive shop when caught between air compressor parts. He suffered a broken collar bone and multiple bruises, treated by company surgeon Dr. D L Bailey and taken home on Williams avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Edward Williams
D. L. Bailey
Williams Avenue
Local and Personal Notes Highlight Town Social Life
Mrs G W Keene of Lincoln avenue spent Wednesday in Herrick Centre. Liveryman William H Thomason visited Niagara Falls. Mr and Mrs J P A Tingley entertained friends on River Street. Miss Kate Newcomb of Archbald visiting relatives. Mame Cameron returned home from Waymart. Mrs T J Lamb hosts her parents from Wilkes Barre. Aldermen S S Jones and Will Russell in Sidney NY. Mrs Reese Hughes and daughter Mattie Hughes Brown in New York City for a week. Miss Marie Bagg of Mt Upton visiting Mrs Howard Bronson. Star Clothing House plans band concert this evening if weather permits. Miss Louie Williams returns from Ypellantts Michigan. Miss Mary Gallagher of Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Keene
Lincoln Avenue
Herrick Centre
William H. Thomason
Niagara Falls
Mis
Mra
P. F. Lenahan
Wilkes-Barre
Jones
Will Russell
Sidney
N. Y
Reese Hughes
Mattie Hughes Brown
New York City
Marie Bagg
Mt. Upton
Howard Bronson
River Street
Star Clothing House
Louie Williams
Ypellantts
Mich
Mary Gallagher
Scranton
Sterrick Creek store opens as Peckville’s grand stone block
Peckville unveils the Sterrick Creek store the largest stone building between Scranton and Forest City. The seven story brick and stone structure on Mal street features a ground floor with dry goods, groceries, coal, a three vaults, packing and production rooms, a 14x20 office, and a 28x15 feed room. An elevator connects all floors and steam heating plus electric power run the building. The second floor holds clothing, furniture and carpet departments with private storage. The third floor provides extra storage with a 100x52 foot attic. Nearby community notes include society visits, church announcements, oyster supper at First Methodist and Daltoa convention reports. Open house announced with Dallas Fair dates Oct 3 to Oct 1 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
Scranton
Forest City
Sterrick Creek
Mal Street
emMce
Lhree Mosler
Yale
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
George Fievens
Dalton
Martin Sitgraves
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jdeesh Beatt
Henry Oberta
Irlenda
Electric
David X. Davies
Jermyn
J. N. Rice
Riverside
Thereu
Maud Parrett
Jay Barrett
Boston
James DD. Ryan
Bertha Fenstermaker
Henry Jones
West End
New York City
Dallas Fair
Social notes from Jermyn and nearby towns
Local residents make short visits and travel updates across Jermyn Archbald Carbondale and Scranton. Notables include Mrs Fessenden and daughter Emelie heading to Wilmington Del for relatives and H O Kinnetob of the Washington National Building and Loan. boiler deliveries to Archbald and varied visits by Mrs Charles Burr Mrs G Battenburg and others.
Marriage of Gwen Lloyd to Luke Hall in Priceburg
The wedding of Miss Gwen Lloyd daughter of Mr and Mrs David Lloyd Halstead avenue to Luke Hall of Carmall street occurred Wednesday evening at their Halstead home. Rev W H Holder officiated in front of a large circle of relatives and friends. The bride wore green silk and the bridesmaid brown silk. Attendants included Elizabeth Davis and Daniel Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Gwen, Lloyd
Mia
David Lloyd
Halstead Avenue
Luke Hall
Carmall Street
W. H. Holder
Elizabeth Davis
Daniel Blackwell
Robert Hall
John Gwinn
Joseph Hall
Theodore Wieland
Thompson Hall, Jr
William Margeteon
W. Jones
Thomas Peach
Culbert Hall
James Margetaon
Abraham Margetaon
William Roberta
William Stevens
William Evans
John Wieland
John Roetzel
Watkin Williams
Thomas Thomas
Noah Davin
W. Hall
W. Thomas
Will Baker
W. J. Williams
Benjamin Beddoe
Orlando Jones
Moggs
Mary Mareetson
Maggie Hall
Edward CC
Owens
Mary J. Hughes
Local Church Members Return From Hollisterville Visit
The Mickely Baptist church reports Pastor Rev J R Eliza and others Melcher Fueglin Stanley Ather ton have returned after a pleasant visit with the former's grandparents in Hollisterville. Vint the Dallas Fair runs from Sept 3 to Oct 1 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickely Baptist Church
J. R. Eliza
Melcher Fueglin
Stanley Atherton
Hollisterville
Dallas Fair
Inclustve
Taylorite nuptials connect Coombs and Stevens in Methodist services
The wedding of Mixa Annie Coombs to Charles Stevens was held Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev William Frisby officiating. The bride wore green lansdowne with lace and velvet trims and the couple plan to housekeeping on Taylor Street. Attendees included numerous Coombs relatives and friends, with reception and wedding supper following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Mixa Annie
John Coombs
Charles Stevens
William Frisby
Stevens
Taylor Street
J.D. Jones
Thomas Bray
John Coombe
Robert Coombs
Howells
William Coombs
Mary Ann Jones
Mary L. Howells
Barbara Phillips
Sarah M. Howells
Alice
Ida Stevens
Joseph
John
Henry Coombs
Ambrose Jones
Charles Coombs
James
Howard Stevens
John E. Evans
Grand Lodge, Loyal Knights of America
Olyphant
Evans
Lackawanna County
Elale Carey
Addie Goodwin
Clark’s Summit
Joseph Davis
Main Street
Mineraville
Martin Lutherlodge
Knights of America
Reese's Hall
John Hall
Herbert
Wales
Weber's Rink
Lackawanna Valley Council
Neds
West Side
Alfred Bowen
Edwardsville
North Main Street
Magele
J. B. Davis
Pittston
Independent Republican Club
First Ward
J. L. Portnes
Thomas Coleman
Catherine Cummings
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Attendance at Archbald Primitive Methodist Church Amid Weather Threats
The Primitive Methodist church at Archbald mines drew good attendance despite threatening weather. Also promote the Dallas Fair open from October 24 to October 1 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Methodist Church
Archbald Mines
Dallas Fair
Olden Time Scramble for Office in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer recalls early American politics as Boston journalist Robert Lincoln O’Brien reflects on Adams era politics. Fredrick Muhlenberg sought mint treasurer and later Philadelphia collector posts while Tench Coxe quarreled with Adams and Jefferson over offices and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lincoln O'Brien
Boston
Adams
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Fredrick A. Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg
Jefferson
Oliver Wolcott
Tench Coxe
First Tramp and Tramp Debate Hanging an Effigy
Dialogue presents two tramps debating what it means to hang a man in effigy. One suggests a symbolic display, the other prefers a literal stuffed figure. The exchange reveals attitudes toward mock punishment and social cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Ball invitation sparks Yale Record chat
Bess asks Maud about going to the ball with Jack and Maud confirms. Bess praises Jack as the smoothest fling she ever had, reflecting light conversation in the Yale Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Jack
Maud
Yale
Scranton Keystone City Shines With Grand Structures And Growth
Scranton the third city of the Keystone State boasts a $1,000,000 City and County Hall and a new post office. The metropolis covers 12 000 acres with population over 100 000, numerous theaters public schools churches hotels eight hospitals and a crematory. It enjoys inexhaustible pure water daily capacity of five hundred thousand gallons and unlimited electric power. The Board of Trade Building hosts ventures as 39 000 operators, eight miles of electric street railways and 20 miles of asphalted streets. Coal shipments reach 20 000 000 tons, banking values exceed if million, and property valuation tops 20 million with debts under 600 000. The city supports libraries colleges clubs a historical society and scientific societies.
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Scranton
Keystone Bate, Se & Great
Board of Trade
Haasa Local Weather Bureau
Mas
Peckville
Olyphant
Throop
Taylor
Pittston
Haas
United States
Flour Milla
Capital
Surplus
Hag 1 Trourt Company
Masonic Temple
Society of Natural Sciences
Quip Exchanges Among Old Politely Upright Folk
A string of humorous exchanges highlights rural wit and modest hardship. The jokes riff on mistaken self importance and common-sense thrift amid lean times, prefaced by references to elderly crofter Janet and a gossipy town.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Pure Blood Cure
An advertisement urges readers not to give up health and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and cures boils pimples and scrofulous tendencies. It also promotes Hood's Pills as purely vegetable and non purgative with a note that they are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Central Railroad of New Jersey Announces New York Stations and Timetable
The notice outlines Central Railroad of New Jersey divisions serving New York terminals at foot of Liberty Street and Whitehall, with schedules effective July 22 1597. It lists departure times from Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Atlantic City and connections to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia and Reading via various express and local runs and notes covered connections to elevated railways ferries and Grand Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Suaquenanns Division
New York
Liberty Street
N. R
Whitehall Terminal
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Atlantic City
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Ethlohem
Easton
le Long Branch
Orcan Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Aten Dy
A. Mi
Oby
Tistilte
North River
Whitehall Street
South Ferry
Broadway
Brooklyn
Blazen Island
Coney Isking
Land
Grand Central Depot
Long Island
Train schedules for Del Lacka and Western lines issued
Public timetable notice lists Monday June 21 1597 train departures and connections. It shows Express for youth and adult fares, arrivals at Philadelphia Washington and Elmira routes, and several regional stops including Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington with multiple daily departures and connecting services. Details reference pocket timetables and M L Smith district agent at the depot office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Lacka
Western
Washington
Obyhanns
Das
Cornin
Yao
Butta
Pittston
Wilken
Farre
Flymouth
Bloomeburg
Danville
Northumberland
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Ashington
North Mibeeland
Plymouth
Qrton
M. L. Smith
Tinker oMee
Regional Rail Schedule Fragments Mention Anthracite Line
Scranton office notices a rail timetable fragment referencing anthracite coal efficiency and cleanliness with train details. It lists schedules for Philadelphia and New York routes via Lehigh Valley with times, Pullman services, and intermediate stations. Officials Chas G. Lie and A C Nonpe Macher announce passenger accommodations and office contact at 29 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. m
Piltaton Ang Ce
Mandar P. Im. m
Taston
Reading
Harrisbore
Binck
Tunkhinock
Towanda
Emira
Tihaca
SeeNe
Is Bee Bridge
Rollin Gen
Chas. G. Lie
Phila
A. C. Nonpemacher
Bouth Bethlehem
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
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Shannon & Co
Nowedenters
Moran-Toolan
D. and
H. Shop
Priceburg
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn Avenue
Sarmter Bros
Janet
Eben
Washington Star
Dr. Cutting
Castoria
le Oo Ayy
the Newark
Netter
Ty Lea
Foster
James A. Banister
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Lagkawanna Lumber Co., Manufactu
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Wood
J. R. J. B. Hutchinson
Hawley
Erie
Wyoming Valley
New
Manent
le RM Big
Albany
Aratoxa
Montreal
Bos
New England
Tor Lehigh Vane R. ER
Winer
News
Black Diamond Express
B. Diamond Express
Renndytvania R. R
Pta Hier Valie
Blac Traina
Boranton
Carmonsale
Wilkes-Tiare
Byrdick
A. Albany
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
al Daily
Aselves
Hancock
Starlight
Park Winwood
Orson Pleasant Mt
Anondale
Renee Ves
Ontario
T. Flitcraft
Esa
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