Continuances Dominated First Week of April Quarter Sessions
Large docket delays dominated the opening of the April quarter sessions with most major cases postponed. Guilty pleas include a Petersburg man for striking his wife with a chair, and a 17 year old sent to Huntington reform school for gambling. Other defendants await trial as judges outline continued proceedings and assistance from Judge Purdy.
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Petersburg
Mountford
Tris
Louis Ace
Newcomb
Huntington Reformatory
Edward Ingraham
Binghamton
B. A. Wycott
A. Scott
Scranton
Z. P. Travis
Peckville
Edward C. Anderson
Fred Schlack
Edwards
Andrew Krinski
Julius Sheminaki
Andrew Goblin
Priceburg
Capluses
Tediziano Martino
Old Forge
Michael
John Farrence
Sylvester F. Cosgrove
Frank Kolchinski
Frank Kinsley
W. W. Scranton
F. H. Upton
George 3. Stanton
J. W. Guernsey
M. T. Keller
Charles W. Bennett
Anthony Dunleavy
William Gaul
Appling House
George S. Purdy
Honesdale
Archbald Man Sues Borough for 1000 Dollar Damages
By his attorney C A Battenberg Conrad Vernau of Archbald yesterday filed a $1000 damage suit against Archbald borough. He alleges the street adjoining his property is poorly kept causing blocked gutters and surface water overflow that flooded his land filled his well and cellar and ruined much food provisions.
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C. A. Battenberg
Conrad Vernau
Archbald
Injured Lineman Sues Telco After 60-Foot Pole Fall
Simon Maguire of Priceburg sues Central Pennsylvania Telephone Co for 5000 alleging an unsecured pole gave way as he climbed, causing permanent foot injury. Plaintiff is represented by I. H. Burns and Frank T. Okell.
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Simon Maguire
Pennsyvania Telephone Company
Ineman
Priceburg
I. H. Burns
Frank T. Okell
Settlement Reached in Mountford vs Delaware and Hudson Case
The case of Mrs. Alfred Mountford of Priceburg against the Delaware and Hudson company was yesterday discontinued after a settlement. She was injured December 31, 1901 at Green Ridge depot when a passenger train ran into an open switch. Damages sought totaled $10,000. Attorneys were Joseph O'Brien and J Elliott Ross.
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Alfred Mountford
Priceburg
Delaware and Hudson Company
Judgment notes and petitions in scattered cases
Court entries show writs of garnish and entries in multiple cases. Awards include a judgment against Luther Keller and a ruling by Judge Kelly that the evidence did not sustain the verdict. Other items reference administrators and garnishees in unrelated actions and rule days noted in Taipan and Tackanna Sik company matters.
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DS Carter
Ingalls
Amelia M. Kennedy
Yeaterday
J. W. Guernaey Augainer
Tackanna Sik Company
Elizabeth Tappen Aillings
Taipan
Luther Keller
George J. Pulechild
Kelly
Jay
Worthy of Consideration by Sun editor Forbes
The Sun editor David R. Forbes of Quarryville Pa endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy calling the name synonymous with good. He says he has used it frequently with the best results for colds when needed. For sale by all druggists.
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David R. Forbes
the Sun
Quarryville
Saya
Chamberlain
Peckville News: Fires, Lectures, and Local Developments
George A Price former Hotel Harrison owner taken to Hillside Home after a fall and suspected insanity. Page family mourning for mother in Franklin New York. Roberts Bros move to temporary depot street building. George Williams builds a new barbershop. W J Lloyd erects rear building for William Lewis blacksmith shop. O D Secor visits from Carbondale. Lillibridge cage witness George Burdick. H P Woodward buys lot on Pleasant avenue to build new Peckville Journal home. Journal to move from Main street to rear lot. Rev H J Whalen to deliver Wit and Humor of the Irish People lecture in Methodist church. Daniel Doris Glen Lyon visits Peckville. Water mains expansion prompts double hydrants in thickly settled district. Five hydrants currently hamper hose access. Rev Dr Harris delivers sermon. Judas Maccabees tickets selling for Calvary Baptist Church April 28. Grace Frazer Moscow visits Susie Harris Union street. Mary A Evans returns from Olyphant. Rev and Mrs M J Watkins Hallstead visit town.
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George A. Price
Hotel Harrison
Hillside
Price
William Page
Franklin
N. Y
Depot Street
George Williams
W. J. Lloyd
William Lewis
O. D. Secor
Carbondale
George Burdick
Lillibridge
H. P. Woodward
Peckville Journal
Pleasant Avenue
Journal
Willian Peck
Main Street
Peck
H. J. Whalen
D. D
Trish
Methodist
Daniel Doris
Glen Lyon
Feckville
Peckville
Corncil
Dr. Harris
Calvary Bay
Grace Frazer
Moscow
Susie Harris
Union Street
Mary A. Evans
Olyphant
M. J. Watkins
Hallstead
Taylor Birthday Party Honors Mrs Catherine Youngblood
A birthday party at Mali Street celebrated Mrs Catherine Youngblood’s seventy second birthday with German Glee Club and Watkins family performances. Myra Youngblood received many gifts as guests enjoyed music and refreshments before departures.
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Catherine Youngblood
Mali Street
Geratli Verein
Weber
Rink
Bwies
T. R. Davis
Scranton
Oratorio Society
Calvary Baptist Church
Judas Maccabeus
Enderline
James Jones
Daniel Enderline
Arthur Morgans
Calgary Baptist Church
Parson’s Hose Company Fair and Local Notices
Hose company members plan to depart on the 8.10 train to attend the Parsons Hose company fair. Naomi Degree of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain will serve supper in Herbert's hall tomorrow evening. Supper is 15 cents. Mrs Richards of Moosic is critically ill with hopes for recovery. Joshua T. Jones moved his family to Nanticoke. Easter donation at St Mary’s church reached 245 dollars. Mrs M A Fleck returned from Philadelphia. Anna Walker of Scranton visits Miss Mary Brown. Mrs Searles and family join her husband in Cambria County. Mrs Frank Sanders and daughter Cora of Delta, Colo. visiting locally. William Jennings of North End ill with typhoid pneumonia at Pennsylvania University. The Young Men’s Institute will hold annual entertainment and social tonight at hearsfield opera house.
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Hose Company
Parsons Hose Company
Naomi
Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain
Herbert's Hall
Richards
Moosic
William Jennings
North End
Pennsylvania University
Young Men's Institute
Funeral of Martha Young Infant in Town
The funeral for Martha Young infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young was held at their home on Sunday afternoon. She died Friday afternoon at about 4 thirty from bronchitis after three days illness. Large crowds showed sympathy with many tributes at the service. Interment followed in Marey cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Nantico ke visited their mother Howers Berlew of Wilkes Barre. The Robling family attended the funeral of the elder Robling's father in Plainsville. Mrs. E C Nagle and Dorothy of West Pittston spent Monday with friends in town.
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Martha
Alex Young
Wilkes-Barre
John Robling
Plainsville
E. C. Nagle
Dorothy
West Pittston
Local social notes mention Scranton visitors and moves
Dalton and Alive Montague entertained Mr and Mrs Peniman of Scranton late last week. Fey Cooper left for Waverly to attend the Wyoming conference. Fred Race visited town Sunday. Willard Howe offered an impersonation of Christpher Jr at the Baptist church and will perform again soon. Secretary George Mahy moved his family from Scranton to his summer home here.
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Charles Montague
The Boptoniana at Lyceum Maid Marian leading troupe
The program at the Academy of Music features The Parisian trio opening, with Wil Burke praised as Lawrence Claymern in a dramatic turn. Scranton talent, Leona Beste, Nina Falleg, Stella Stanton, and others headline a varied bill of songs, dances, and burlesques alongside Will Burke’s comic skits and the MacCann family novelties. The Star theater hosts daily shows with alumni from the Boston troupe, including Dorrington and Belle Harper, as audiences praise the new Runaway Girl musical offerings and touring company performances.
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Jenkins
Academy of Music
Trinoosa
T Lawrence Claymern
Wil RB
Burke
Finnel
Pearnce
Serina
Ouch Performanes
Jenking
Scranton
Leona Beste
Firroldnie Hivecl
Nina Faleig
Stella Stanton
Agnes McCall
Clhiales BF
Carruthers
Jamies Hystonkdale
Frank Tenet
Hetween
Will BP
Penelope Oil
Dane de Maree Jenkins
Frank Jivneh
Frank Jivneh and Dureimg Novelties By the MacCann
Ardironflicks
Wil Tepedenneds
Theatre World Sends Stars Across The Atlantic In 1904
London reports hint at a busy 1904 season with Alice Neilken linking to a venture in Paris and Bernhardt Coquelin Hesxke among stars. George Alexander plans a US tour as Stephen Phillips and Charles Frohman push new ventures. Sam S. Choley estate reshapes the Princess Theatre in New York while Gillette eyes a British tour netting about 100000. Helen Bertram returns to Paris stage after Boston fame in Doheme.
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Alice Neilken
London
Aris
Bernwrdt
Coquelin
Dean de Hesxke
George Alexander
America
Atlantic
Ain Acter
Stephen Phillips
Wella
France
Charles Frohman Haa
Cegund Tine Self
Tie Theater
Sam T. Dark
New York
Ciliey
Charles Kvane
Sanuel Shubert
Princess Theater
William Gillette
Hin Wasan
Helen Bertram
Prima Dena
The
Bostonians
Mink
Paria
Local Social Notes From Nicholson Area
Mrs B L Bloat and children spent Sunday in Kingaley while Harold Casterline of Scranton visited his uncle P F C Driggs. C F Osborne called in Binghamton on Monday. George Pratt hosted a Pedro party in Bacontown Saturday night with Ruth Johnson Bessie Stephens Florence Wilkins Myra Maynard Mame Benjamin Sarah Pratt and others attending along with Will Crock Fred Crock Glen Lord Jesse Tiffany George Pratt LeGrand Stepheny.
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Harold Casterline
Scranton
PF. C. Driggs
F. Osborne
Binghamton
George Pratt
Pedro
Bacontown
Ruth Johnson
Bessie Stephens
Florence Wilkins
Myra Maynard
Mame Benjamin
Sarah Pratt
Will Croek
Fred Crock
Glen Lord
Jesse Tiffany
LeGrand Stepheny
Vassar Graduate Miss Granger Dies After Excessive Study
Miss May Granger of Centre Street Winsted a Vassar graduate aged 24 died by suicide from prussic acid. Nervous prostration from constant study and teaching duties led to the tragedy. She had earned Greek honors and a scholarship for further study and earlier taught Greek and German in Keene High School before health compelled resignation.
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Miss Granger
Winsted
Conn
May Granger
HK. Granger
Centre Street
Vassar
Keene, N. FL
The Fight at Braggs in Cherokee Nation Feared Dead and Wounded
Exclusive wire report from Muskogee describes a whiskey quarrel at Braggs that led to a fight. Four men reportedly killed and several others injured in the clash. Details remain unclear as the Cherokee Nation area reports unrest.
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Muskogee
Cherokee Nation
Utig
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Complete Outfitters
Lycecum
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Atternoun
STAR
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Steeven
Ties
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Alia
Win Isetei
Panny Fern Thatcher
Lowe Auber
Hooves
William MacDonald Dorrington
Alwaxe
Mr. Dorrington
Gentlimy
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Wiliam MW. MacBonald
Poes
Belle Harper
Allet Neilsen
Miss Harper
Lady Vivian
Matt Mardin
Saerum Uheater
Augustin Daly
Aml
Scranton Tribune
Wyoming Avenue
Warren Ehret
Wastiaton Avenue
Associated Press
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