City Notes from the Tennant era and local items
A noisy city page reports a Catholic Women’s club meeting tonight on Washington Avenue, a new issue of the Ticket Guide with the Traydon baseball schedule, and minor arrests for riding without a lamp and perjury. It notes a smallpox quarantine nearby, a choir study at the Knights of Columbus, a strike over wages for tearing down a blast furnace, and payrolls for several local employers with a sale of household items listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemene Beis
Catholic Women’s Club
Washington Avenue
Webster
Allen Ty
Aml
Twin store promotes Kemp's Buleam for throat and lungs
A fragmented ad touts Kemp's Buleam as a great guaranteed remedy for throat and lungs. The copy implies a druggist can authorize sample bottles and urges belief in the product’s merits.
Old Forge Township in Court Over School Funds and McHale Case
Long Scranton area report details Old Forge township legal dispute over a $3,000 share of state school funds with only six pupils and seven voters, plus a formal challenge to Common Councilman McHale’s naturalization papers based on dates and testimony. The dense docket covers multiple court rulings, demurrers, and motions across various local cases, with testimony from neighbors and officials shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forge Township
John McHale
Edwards
Kelly
Newcomb
Old Forge
Delaware
Caure
Ea, Thayer
Old Forge Borough
William Repp
Spiris
OM. Hannah
O'Brien & Martin
Fe. Watkins
Exceptants
Everitt Warren
Delaware, Lackawanne & Western Company
Naturalisation
Cominehn Counellimen Em Medale
Cheorge D. Taylor
William Wtush
Mrr
MeHale
Toseph O’brien
Mr. McHale
McHale
Divorce Actions Filed In Local Court Listings
Mrs Phoebe M Edwards obtained a divorce from George Edwards on desertion in Madisonville March 2 1887. He left after 14 months intending to return to the Sandwich Islands. Mrs Edwards has heard nothing in 32 years. Judge Newcomb also granted a divorce to Mrs Sarah Peters from William Peters desertion in Peekville February 20 1890 two years after marriage. Court dismissed others for lack of domicile or continued cases including John Reese vs Ellen Terre and the Williams marriage case with cruel treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe M. Edwards
George Edwards
Newcomb
Madisonville
Sandwich Islands
Edwards
D. Jr. Fiekns
Libellint
Neweorth
Sarah Peters
Willian Peters
Peekville
Beh
Owas Poling
Eines
Ch I Olver
John Reese
North Scranton
Ellen Terre
Wales
Divates
Inna L. Williams
John FP. Willams
Scranton
Hillside Hen
Blutreford
Susquehanna County
EB. F. Tinkham
Williams
Harriett Reed
Patrick Reed
H. Satterwale
Ada Satterwalle
A. Ralsley
Ralsley
Cella
Tiffany
Acquitted defendant Dienkus funds held by court
John Dienkus was tried on a larceny charge and $43 found on his person. Alderman Myers took the money, and in court the acquittal led to a court order directing Mr Alworth to hand the money to Clerk Daniels until rightful disposition is determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dienkus
Jarceny
Alderman Myers
Dienkus
BP. J. Loughran
Alworth
Daniels
Orphans Court Hears Estate Matters in Vosburg Session
Judge A A Vosburg presided yesterday over a matter involving the estate of Nile L Lee and Teresa Lee and Rose L Lee, minor children of Samuel Lee. Michael Burke was appointed guardian in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
A. A. Vosburg
Nilen BE
Lee
Teresa Lee
Rose 1
Samuel Lee
Michael Burke
Suardhin
Bridget Moran
Patrick Moran
Hugh Moran
Ann Moran
Michael Maran
Carrie S. Barringer
W Minor
Peter S. Liamiin
Frederick Simon
BR. Price
Esa
Comegys, Esq
Surgeon’s Knife and a Women’s Cure for Womb Trouble
An advertisement recounts a woman’s cure from womb and ovarian inflammation after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Testimony from Mrs. Eckis Stevenson asserts dramatic relief within months, urging other women to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Also notes guardianship and probate actions in several estates with formal court filings and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckis Stevenson
State St
Salt Lake City
Once More in Trouble The Uke Seidiman Faces Fresh Allegations
A colored man named Huorney Irving alleges Uke Seidiman disturbed his peace seeking a “car fare” payment. The incident ties to the earlier case involving Malinda and Mills, with a warrant issued for obtaining money under false pretenses after a bondsman failed. Hearing set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trving
Ruayavondalles
Mitelind Bowle
Mills
Irving
Shomin
Mialinda
Dee
Ruddy
Suing for Dead Dog At Alderman Kasson’s Office
Drayman John Farrell sues Dir. He A Paget veterinarian for the value of a dog killed after it was suspected of rabies. Farrell and Dr. Jacob Helmer demanded the dog. Paget refused and later killed it. Paget plans to present health bureau evidence and a livestock board veterinarian’s diagnosis.
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Kasson
Drayman
John Farrell
A. Paget
A. Battallle
Dr. Paget
Farrell
Jacob Helmer
Paget
Allen
Bureau of Health
Leonard Piersen
Slite Livestock Board
Kim
Lodore to Be Mecca for Excur sionists This Season
Indications point to Lake Lodore as the most popular excursion resort for the coming season surpassing last year. The resort offers a grove, an amusement pavilion, merry-go-round, kitchens, clam oven, refreshment booths, boarding grounds, na- phtha launches, steamer and excursion boat. Churches and societies may profit from the resort’s facilities. several dates remain, contact W. L. Pryor, Delaware and Hudson Railroad passenger agent, Scranton, Pa.
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Lake Lodore
Lodore
W. L. Pryor
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Scranton
Court Upholds Sheriff’s Feeding Allowance at 25 Cents Per Day
Judge Newcomb rules that Sheriff C. Y. W. Schaudt may continue to receive twenty five cents per prisoner per day for boarding inmates. The decision follows high food costs and rejects a proposed reduction by county commissioners and the controller.
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Schadt
C. Y W. Schaudt
Newcomb
Sherif
O'Brien & Martin
Eheriit
Aleahemy
Philadelphia
Bern
Tie Mont
Th Ds
Dhe
Alii
Olive County
Euch
Serinian team struggles in local food practice game
The Serinian team played a rough showcase against locals with Ike in the preceding day. A serited single by Gal lagher in the eighth inning provided the lone safety as Steinburg impressed behind the plate. Griffin and Power pitched well for rivals amid wildness, while Lackawintas of Scranton challenge Pittston for Saturday at the Sotters grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Willie
McGarry
Aston
Focals
Gallagher
Steinburg
Fon
Power
Griffin
Forty fourth Scranton recital tomorrow at Guernsey Hall
The forty fourth Scranton Conservatory of Music recital, directed by J Alfred Pennington, is set for tomorrow evening in Guernsey Hall with Master David Perkins as soprano soloist from Wilkes-Barre. The program lists piano, strings, voice and choral pieces featuring students such as Charlie Edttl Addison and Irene Chan Lavin, with selections from Mindamental Reader and operatic and classical works, plus performances by Hattie Villa, Clara Haas, Mary Blower, and Helen Hopewell among others.
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Guernsey Hall
Scranton Conservatory of Music
J. Alfred Pennington
David Perkins
Wilkes-Barre
Clase
Charlie Edttl
Addison
Gussle Brandt
Charhutts
Cyeityvile
Hattie Villa
Melon Hivin
Irene Chanlavin
Clara Haas
Nana Minee
Frank Laubael
Mopor
Tivan
Seraiton
Camere Hayks
Fuellon Mindamental Reader
Willow
Peter Noher
Emily Wilcos
Mirchi Richmond
Cree Vinderwvinal
Holgi Giokdamlch
David Peylilio
Lloyd Thinter
Qormynt
Moulin
Bronson
Dimitere
Flannee Kennedy
Mincelurg
Helen Hopewell
Scranton Tustovellu
Gogh Normadahus
Porkliv
Lie Melly
Cece
Morley
Mary Blower
Hanlibelior- Ciilvlandes
Opia Wi
Clara
Melliyt Mice Dane
Mise Browning
Mins Gorlouk
Mle Wrauley
Mias Stone
Mist Vorke
Condition of John Jermyn Remains Critical
John Jermyn's condition stayed critical with no change yesterday. Doctors hope for a turn for the better with his own choice of care and supportive help to regain health.
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John Jermyn
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Emily Marion Colling
Scranton Gas & Water Co
Atlantic
Witolesale and Retail Avents
Matthews Bros
Lackawanna Ave
Providencs Road
Green Ridge
James Payne
City Notes
Mstunutad
Traydon Company
William Mute
Adams Avenue
Wintington
John Dellain
Providence Road
Tadgen
Meridian Street
Walker
Houser
Ptersury
Lawrence Menilel
Helen Lowendoskie
South Irving Avenue
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Millar Tin
Callwtie Choral Club
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Hommerro
Mendelssohn
DD Ly
Hampton
Holden
Hyde Park
Ostont
Oxford
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Bloom and
Taylor
James Burns
Eighteenth Ward
Mele
Bloom Division
Lackawanna
Railroad Avenue
Burns
Squire John P. Kelly
Squire
O'Brien
Hayes
Pittsburg
Ecrty
Cleveland
PL. Scanlon
Dennis J. Roche
Supreme Court
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A. Gillis
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Seriton
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C. Comegya
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Frank Jones
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Thomas
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Menor
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Peword
Toresivania Dental Towing Company
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Hohnsmith
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Thon Siti
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Ward
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Commonwealtht
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Rome
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Mike Soule
Romit
Onin
William
Pisher
Rochester Chemical Company
W. Coon
Uniteds
Commonwealth Aqualint
Michiel Chaninghiis
Commonwealth Dunia
Salem Townehip
Spring Brook Townehip
Wealth Aguinet
Seidinany
Eget
Combnemeeniih
Jane Pauuss
Menntudin
Orphans’ Court
Scranton Tribune
Siri
Typibune
Ime
Addres
Goniete Malian Areulee Ehh
Dean Mnre
Michael Cy
Ike Seidman
Lindubury
Connell Building
HM. Ware
Board of Trade
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Corian
Man Nichols
Schimalis
Haas
Steloberg
Oreene Renee Reed
A. Rk
Gaukin
Pbeebaeresenvere
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al Rainvy
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Keller
Vensenenneeenenene
Posner
Griff Heath
Steamborg
Ron
Selmialta
Grittin
Stolen Ware Corton
Talney Nicke Te Rorris
Ae A Pogner
Tite of Gaimer
Viipire Sallbean
Scranton Bedding Co
F. A Kaiser
Lackawanna and
Adams Avenues
King Cotton
Suisse Plumitis
Palmetto Batiste
Organdie Chain
Dimity
Ise
Conservatory
Eees Wathia
Ereeeee Uoumrd
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse, N.Y
C. B. Ala
Lewis
Simpson, Crawford & Simpson
New York
Meldrum Scott & Co
Wyoming Ave
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