Trespass case against Butterman draws court trial
The Dunmore Petersburg dispute over house ownership led George Dowling and John Bortree to sue Albert Butterman for malicious arrest after Butterman had them jailed for alleged arson. Testimony described warrants, handcuffing, and humiliation, with witnesses on both sides and the case continuing next morning.
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Butterman
Dunmore
Bortree
Archbald
BR. W. Archbald
George Dowling
John 8
Albert Butterman
St Petersburg
Mount Poccono
Petersburg
Dowling
W. 8
Millar
Portree
Bin
John
St. Denis
Aldermin Millar
Stone
Hammond
Welland
Hammonds
Liien & Kelly
Diehl
Pennsylvania Carpet Leader Expands Northeastern Stock
The store touts itself as the largest carpet supplier outside Philadelphia with wide reach across Lackawanna Luzerne Susquehanna and surrounding counties. It claims leadership in floor coverings and cites season stock growth and Metropolitan store competition as justification for expanded inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Wayne
Susquehanna
Sullivan
Columbia
Northumberland
Lycoming
Large Stock of 90000 Yards Offered to Purchasers
The article touts a vast textile stock divided for buyers highlighting twofold advantages. It cites purchasing power enabling access to premier mill patterns and exclusive discounts. It promises standard, guaranteed fabrics with a thirty year reputation and personal guarantees backed by a salesman’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Isaac Long Wilkes Sarat April 19 1899 Notice
Obituary notice for Isaac Long Wilkes of Sarat, listing date April 19, 1899, with brief lineage mention and place.
Crothamel sues railroad over fatal wreck injuries
Emanuel K. Crothamel brings trespass action against Central Railroad of New Jersey for 10000 pounds damages after a June wreck while traveling to Philadelphia in a smoking car. He alleges the Central line racing Lehigh Valley trains near Penn Haven Junction caused the derailment and serious injuries. Attorneys Ward and Horn represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andeton
Emanuel K. Crothamel
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mer
Crothamel
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Central Tuillaw of
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Crotharmel
Penn Haven Junction
Ward
Spraks Sues Wey Andi For Damages In Property Dispute
Henry J. Spraks commenced a damages suit seeking 1000 dollars for being ejected from property on Taylor avenue. Larry Rooney, Fourteenth ward constable, fled his bond of 2100 with PB J. McAndrew and George F. Kellow as sureties. John Co. Mortin, Twelfth ward constable, bond filed and approved. Dr William Haggerty bonded. Court ordered discharge of Henry Nylander from Hillside Home after acquittal of assault and battery and insanity ruling led to commitment. Nylander later discharged as recovered per home physician.
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Henry J. Spraks
Henrietta Weyandi
Taylor Avenue
Larry Rooney
Fourteenth Ward
PB. J. McAndrew
George F. Kellow
John Co. Mortin
Twelfth Ward
William Haggerty
Henry Xylander
South Scranton
Nylander
Pollee Zany
Bank vault protected by Holmes system with liberal deposits
The article notes extended liberal accommodations and SPeer cent interest on deposits. It mentions a bank vault secured by Holmes Electric Protective System and emphasizes balances and responsibility in handling funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer Cent
Holmes
South Side Sewer Delays Spark Legal Budget Dispute
City engineer communications reveal Dunn Brothers refuse to start the Seventeenth district sewer work without a legally appropriated city share. Officials note the estimates committee omitted funding in the annual appropriation ordinance, though the contract states the money is "shall be and hereby is made." A special council committee was appointed to review the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Beranton
Ise
Cheymmen
Lu Dirothers
Stephen
Dunn Brothers
Gentlemes
Lew
Nee
Counelte
Jomph F. Miltipa
Josh WS Pillip
Eng. Ciy
Ate Teres
Alvisante
Bouth Sile
Temeniht
Phillipe
Bingen
Harvey
Weller
Messrs
Tewkesbury
Calpin
Dunn Bros
William Griffin’s Trial and Burglary Charge
William Griffin of Mountain View N D was released from jail after 15 days for vagrancy and immediately re arrested on burglary. He appeared before Alderman Millar and was committed to jail in $21,000 bail. The alleged crime dated March 27 15M at J Crossman store 12 Cedar Avenue involved shoes valued at HH found on his feet, with suspected accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Griffin
Mountain View
N. d
Moir
Millar
Griffin
J. Crossman
Cedar Avenus
Hopeless Sufferers In a Scranton City
Describes a large number of disease sufferers in Scranton who have endured misleading promises from unskilled healers for years and now feel despair and resignation about their fate. The piece portrays a dire view of patient frustration and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
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Bortree and Dowling
Hartres
Bitterman
John Therney
Philip Goerlitz
Delaware, Lackacond
Western Station
James Hart
Luckiwinna Avenue
Scott
Chetiisis
New York
Mies Kate Butterman
Mrs. Rice
A. Ta Rice
Mutterman
Hice
Anthony Stump
Isaac Long
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes
Sarat, PA
Court House News Notes
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William TL. Peak
South Side
Dunnbros
Phil Lips
Yvonas
Wilton
Parlor
Mit
Ijmna
Lowell
Harford
Jonas Long
Penn Avenue
W. H. Pierce
Jared
India
Connolly & Wallace, Wast Enue
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale
Olyphant
Hood
J.D. Wood, MD
Alice C. Wood
Ofeo
Lackawanna and
Wyoming
Voiels Od
Ingrains
Brussels
Velvets
Axminster
Savonierrie
Renaissance
Dresden
Nottingham
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Sheriff's Sale
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