Armored Bell Fragment Reveals 1866 Boiler Explosion Doorway
Richard Hall of South Main avenue recalls a near fatal 1866 boiler explosion near Washington New Jersey. He unearthed a fragment from Engine No 17 Lehigh showing nickel plating, the only tangible relic of the calamity that hurled the engineer six cars along the track. Hall survived after a period of unconsciousness and recovery, fireman Bartree escaped intact. The old engine remained No 147. Additional notices span local social events, a mining injury, and community happenings including a flag-raising invitation and funerals.
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Richard Hall
South Main Avenue
Mr. Hall
Hampton Street
Lehigh
Hall
Washington, N. J
Washington
William (. Bartree
Winton
Beranton
Local Social and Church Notices From Wilkes-Barre Area
Mrs Osterhout hosts an evening at home with a vocal solo by Miss Nellie DeGraw. Backus guests of the Shorts in Monroe Avenue. Indoor baseball game between Osterhouts and Fenner Chapells at Company Harmory. Richard Thomas of Mulley’s store slightly indisposed. Miss Anni Evans resumes work after illness. Mrs Farrison of Wilkes-Barre returns after visiting Mrs Casper Griffin. Rev R S Jones D D is in New York. North End Christian Endeavor meets for rehearsal at Providence Presbyterian. Grand rally planned at Penn Avenue Baptist Church Friday evening.
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Mrs. Osterhout
Misa Nellie DeGraw
Omltrodt
Backus
Wilkes- Barre
Stephen Short
Monroe Avenue
Harmory
Osterhouts
Fenner & Chappel's
Richard Thomas
Mulley’s
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Local Social Roundup Includes Guests and Talks
Green Ridge hosts Mr. and Mrs. Kimball of Siko while Mrs. C Scaubler entertains Miss Rena Scaubler in Wyoming Avenue. An apple social is planned at Mrs. John Harvey’s on Monsey Avenue. Pearl Treverton from Sandereon Avenue recovers from a severe illness. Mrs. J W Tamblyn leaves for Honesdale for a short visit. Arch Johnson’s grocer Will Lewis returns from West Virginia vacation. A large Evangelical crowd on Capouse Avenue heard Quincy Lee Morrow discuss gold and silver from a Bible perspective. He lectures tonight in Carbondale and Wednesday in Dunmore.
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Kimball
Siko
Ridge
C. Scaubler
Wyoming Avenue
Rena Scaubler
Honesdale
John Harvey
Monsey Avenue
Pearl Treverton
Sandereon Avenue
J. W. Tamblyn
Will Lewis
Arch Johnson
West Virginia
Evangelical Church
Capouse
Reten
Quincy Lee Morrow
Marviani
Carbondale
Dunmore
Kansas Populists Rally for Straight Ticket
Topeka reports John P. Willits announces Watson will tour Kansas after the Georgia election to canvass for the straight Populist ticket. Willits claims strong Populist sentiment will yield a large vote, rivaling the fusion banner with Democrats. Try Jordan's one-half minute stews.
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Topeka
John P. Willits
Bryan
Watson
Kansas
Georgia
Tcket
Willits
Voters seek informed choices with public political handbook
The article urges patriotic voters to study all parties and their views on Gold, Silver, Tariff and Free Trade. It notes a complete handbook of public political information edited by Lawrence F. Prescott and offers it to buyers of any men's suit.
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Lawrence F. Prescott
Ladies Aid gifts silver tea service to Rev Race
South Side News reports the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid society honored Rev J L Race with a silver tea service after a jubilee celebration. The event featured congrats to the pastor and Mrs Race, a short reception, and thanks for his service. A mine injury, a funeral, a stolen horse and wallpaper stock are also noted with brief details.
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J. L. Race
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sam Saraoski Hart
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladiva
Race
Ten Year Old Polish Boy Struck By Peckville Car
Thomas Showeski aged ten was struck by a southbound Peckville car while avoiding a passing carriage. He was severely bruised and may have internal injuries after being thrown against a street pole.
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Thomas Showeski
Peckville
Snyder Avenue
Patrick Gallagher
Forest City
Willie
Thomas Marsdale
J. W. Jones
Olyphant
D. L. Owens
Dr Johnson Shot by Druggist in Duncannon Pa
In Duncannon Dr T L Johnson a leading physician was shot by George S Henry a local druggist who fired three times injuring Johnson in the shoulder and stomach. Henry then shot Johnson’s wife twice before driving away with his team to surrender along the way to New Bloomfield. Mrs Johnston’s wounds are not considered dangerous.
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Offles
New Bloomfield
Man Drowns Walking on Water in Defiance Ohio
Charles Gosler of Evansport, a religious fanatic, attempted to walk on the Tithlin river to prove his faith and drowned after leaving a companion at the dam. He prayed and sang before stepping onto the water, and was found lifeless when his body was recovered.
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Charles Gosler
Defiance, Ohio
Defiance
Ohio
Evansport
Tithlin
Gosler
Philadelphia Provision Market Report Sources
Philadelphia Sept 2 market notes show steady demand for provisions with firm prices. Beef products pork hams and bacon lard and other cured and smoked items listed with varied price ranges and brand mentions amid general market stability.
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Philadelphia
Carter
Buffalo Cattle Markets Steady To Lower Across Grades
Cattle trading mixed with dull activity in Buffalo. Prices show lower on most stocks but some gains in select butcher and good fat cows. Hogs and sheep markets vary with fair to active demand. no export demand noted.
Chicago Live Stock Market at Union Stock Yards
Cattle market eases with prices for common to extra steers 1.50 to 1.90. Cows and bulls bring 1.00 to 3.10. Calves 4.10. Texans 24 to 30. Western rangers and heavy packing stock mix 2.45 to 3.56. Lambs 2.50 to 4.75. Oil market notes Option oil at 1.17 credit.
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Union Stock Yards
Ill
Western Rangers
Inc
Ghaoa Am, Tobacco (Co
Canada Southern
Ty Co.cc
St. L
He UK
AML
St. P
Tidy
I Gen
Souls & Nash
Texas Pr
N. J. Central
Central
Ontario & Wes
Phil
Reading
Texas
Chicago Board OF Trade
Adi
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Market declines offset by late rally on Wall Street
New York traders saw prices drift downward for most of the day amid profit taking and after weak August sterling and refined sugar news. A late fraction improved sentiment as cornen, industrials drew activity and a renewed bears’ stance softened before a small rebound.
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Sterling Exchange
London
St. Paul
Bulgar
Burlington
Quincy
Ai vPares
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears Building
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