Military and social notices from a troubled era
The column lists varied items including a surprise party honoring J. TL Bell, a boxing-like championship bout for youth, a donor acknowledgement to a hospital, a funeral for Mrs. Ivan, an assault charge against Pant Bain, hospital symptoms involving Mrs. Toyte, a temperance meeting in Ridge, and paydays for local mines plus a lecture by Chaplain Pipree at Penn Avenue Baptist Church reflecting community events of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Pipree
United States
Robert F. W. Pierce
Conlight
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Interruption in Guernsey Case Stuns Scranton Court
A sensational interruption halted the Guernsey versus Guernsey trespass trial as witnesses contested alleged attempts to tamper with testimony. District attorney to review a stack of testimony about offers to Bennett and Bennett’s recollection, with further hearings set to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Guernsey
J. W. Guernsey
Bavidge
Witneses
Charles Bennett
Guernsey
Bennett
Miss Bennett
Hennett
Woodrut
Foote
Clifford
Chiernsey
Mr. Keller
Ate
Scranton
Miss Mennett
Dheim
Foote's
Keller
Hopbottom
Miss Hennett
Mr. Guernsey
Mr. Newcomb
Savidge
M. T. Keller
Major Warren
Saviden
Ani
Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Ad Offers Free Trial
An old advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder and blood issues. It claims simple urine test indicates need and promises relief from back pain frequent urination and urinary symptoms. Offers free trial bottle with name and address via the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dme
Mall
Garber Awarded Eighty Dollars Against Scranton City
Attorney C. ER. Danleix filed an award for Philip Garber a Scranton plaintiff and barber who claimed water from a leaky fire hydrant caused dampness in his shop. He sought 35000 dollars plus 274.50 for damaged barber goods. Judge Benedict represented Garber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ER. Danleix
Philip Garber
Scranton
Garber
Coyne
Lackawanna and
Penn Avenues
George W. Benedict
Case Given Evidence in Delware Lackawanna Suit
The plaintiff in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company versus Bryan Biggin completed documentary evidence yesterday afternoon. Judge Edwards and others adjourned to attend Benjamin Hughes's funeral. The jury in No 2 was excused at noon for funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Bryan Bigiin
Edwards
Benjamin Hughes
Local Names Listed in New Community Notices
A sparse OCR fragment lists individuals including Burton Depense, Madisonville Minnie, J. Smith, Bloomington Gromer Watking, Scranten Catherine May Lewis, and Sernton. The text appears as names in a community or notices column with no clear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Madisonville
Minnie J. Smith
Bloomington
Gromer Watking
Scranten
Catherine May Lewis
Sernton
Insolvent Louis Kline Discharged. Dunmore Hotel License Issue
Louis Kline was yesterday discharged as an insolvent. Ann Kane applied to the court for a hotel license at her building on 12 Chestnut Street in Dunmore, Pa. McDonald, who operated the hotel there, did not obtain a license this year despite stating his intention to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kline
Ann Kane
Hotel
Heenie
Chestnut Street
Dunmore
I. McDonald
Sailor on Dixie Dies at Gibraltar at Age Twenty One
Miss Nellie Ryan of Willow Street Olyphant learns of her brother Thomas Franck Ryan’s death aboard the USS Dixie off Gibraltar. The 21 year old, son of the late Jeremiah Styan, enlisted last October as a caller on the Dixie. Burial was in the Catholic colonial cemetery at Gibraltar with the ship’s band and Ryan’s shipmates in attendance. He leaves two brothers Joseph and Edward of Aileshey and a sister Miss Nellie Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ryan
Willow Steet
Olyphant
Thomas Franck Ryan
Abraltar
W. H. J. Reamey
United States
Dixie
Ryan
Jeremiah Styan
Mia
Gibraltar
Joseph
Edward
Ailesheny
Mrs A W Willlime Recovers From Back Pain With Doans
Borantor residents hear Mrs A W Willlime of 1408 Lue Ferhe street describe years of dull ache and back strain worsened by work. She credits Doan s Kidney Pills bought at Matthews Bros drug store for rapid improvement and lasting relief, noting she can work without pain. The ad promotes Doan s pills as relief from kidney related backache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borantor
Serres
A. W. Willlime
Lue Ferhe Street
Matthews Bros! Drug Store
Fronter- Milburney
Buffiato
United States
Dean
Infanticide Alleged in Scranton Area Case Report
Roland Silowski reports his wife gave birth near Theodore and Cross streets then choked the newborn in the collar. The dead infant was found in the collar as police investigate the claim of a field birth and coroner’s inquiry pending. A warrant for Mrs. Silowski’s arrest on infanticide charges was procured but not served due to her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Miss Bennett
Charles Bennett
Foote
Pagecourt
Holand Silowski
Roland Silowski
Theodore and
Cross Streets
Scranton
Roberts
Sifowski
Allerman Myers
Councils Tonight Set to Enter Budget and Bond Plans
The newly organized select council meets tonight to introduce an ordinance for 1590 dollars for clerks in the controller’s department and another for issuing 267000 dollars of sewer bonds. Contracts for city printing advertising and multiple sewer improvements will be bid. Council chair Griffiths to announce new committees and reintroduce liquor tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Controller’s Department
Common Council
Alwo
Schultz Court
Harrison Avenues
Court Street
Taylor Avenue
Griffiths
Scent bottle guarantee offered for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
The undersigned promise to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar does not cure cough or cold. A scent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Local pharmacies and professionals cited include Matthews Bros Co and Brown's Pharmacy among others, noting Dr E M Green’s move to the Pauli building on Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Matthews Bros. Co
Chittenden
Phelps’ Pharmacy
D. W
Beers Named to Succeed Kelly on Green Ridge Board of Health
A telephone exchange reveals Mrs. R. Hurley of the Green Ridge Woman's Club urges delaying a milk ordinance to allow Fred E. Beers to be appointed to the Board of Health. Mayor plans to submit Beers for confirmation, while Kelly contends he has two years left. Health officials discuss inspections and needed repairs at county facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fred E. Beers
Kelly
President Horn
Mra. Hurley
Willl Fe
Mrs. Hurley
Mr. Horn
Fred EB
Beers
Green Hidge
Horn
M. J. Kelly
Keen Ridge
Mr. Beers
Conneils
Mr. Beerg
S. H. Price
Mr. Price
Price
Woman's Club
Green Ride
Allen
Burke
Lewis
Spring Styles in Nettleton's Men’s Fine Shoes
Washington avenue and Commonwealth building showcase spring styles in men’s footwear with popular prices. Bream Heating and Plumbing and P. KF. & M. T. Howley at 23 Wyoming avenue listed among local businesses offering services and showroom locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Building
Bream Heating and Plumbing
P. KF
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Obituary notices from Scranton area April 1 deaths
Died notices for Moses in Scranton Pennsylvania dated April 1. Entries mention Jowpl and McLeishlin with ages and burial details. Additional lines indicate a second death in Semamton and a six decade old man from pew Worthe with Friday service and Homer burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Scranton
Tans
Jowpl
Way of
Mim B.A. McLeishlin
West Lackawanna
Semamton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mastea
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Ss. Snyder
The
City Whelen
Spruce Street
Edward Reyer Fia Spruce
Willams Butlting
Postoffice
Jlabel
Music Hall
Triewls
Hes. J. TL
Bell
Dix Goer
Miller Weil
Armory
Wze
Weiehlige
Ceitare
Moxtond Farhan
Pine Street
Backawsnan Hospital
Lackhawatiti
South Senaytion
Ryan Funuhal
Itvan
Crown Avenue
Gil
Oelock
Tnternit
Cathedal Cemetery
Weld
Bal
Pant Bain
Zaldier
Wes Destentay
Imerning Uty
Millar
Chail
O'Boyle
Toyte
Franklin
Guegrites
Lackawanna Hospital
Ion
Iyerlela
Tireon Ridge
Inoue
Stephen
Thelaware
Nuneen Vom
Dickson and
Woomites
Neri
Weeloware
Lackawanna
Hal
T. F. Reynelde
Win F. Chfford
Pennett
Binghamton
Savidi
Reynolds
John F. Scrage
Savidee
Law Library
William Foote
Josie Bennett
Lenox Township
Aml
Woodruff
Charles Bennett Wis
M.T. Keller
Foster
Hallstead
Dinghamton
Mallstead
Miss
Court House News Notes
Thomas F. Ryan
E. M. Green
Pauli
Spruse Street
Green Ridge
Womans’ Club
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Ave
China
Val
GV. Millar & Co
Capes
Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Carpet Company
Clark & Snover CO
C. S
Dickson Manufacturing Vo
Scranton and
Wilkes Harra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Bes
Sole Agen
Youngs
Soliton
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