City Notes Kas Son TN Charge and Local Items
City notes report Alderman Myron Kasson presiding over police court in a May incident. Redewne Daughters of Trinity to hold a Friday dinner at due hall. Mayor Moir to chair joint insurance committee meeting to renew expiring policies. Prof Ghigos lecture series starts tonight at Germany hall drawing strong demand. Richard Loner Jr. recovering after Cedar Avenue bridge accident likely home next week. Street leases opened on Wyoming avenue with rentals around 10 and buildings removed. Committee on permanent teachers certificates to hold May exams, ad-miss by E Penman, J Lees, or D Owens. Funeral of E B Hiermy at 3 pm today. viewing 1-4 pm. Eagle Hose auxiliary social at Snook hall with music by Kate Reardon. James Shee chair of arrangements. Firemen’s relief claim for Adam Steinhauser allowed. Nealon claim referred. David Ginsburg suspected insane, taken to police safe-keeping. Peter Walsh selling without license.
Local court cases and community notices from city ward issues
A county jail sentence was handed to an accused man after pleading guilty to a charge of theft by deception amid a series of local incidents. A rummage sale fundraiser proceeds under church direction, while police report a disorderly conduct case and an arrest for public nuisance. A separate meeting elected officers for a local YMCA advisory board and Spanish American War veterans outline a reunion event and organizational formation.
Rose Bush Offer From Mears & Hagen Adverts
An advertisement from Mears and Hagen promotes rose arches and rose bushes with a Friday to Monday schedule, inviting readers to place orders through the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeriday
Oe Mears & Hagen
Tramps Rounded Up After Citywide Sweep
Patrolmen Boland and Connery rounded up a gang of professional tramps near Lackawanna freight house. A crippled hobo with a crutch refused to walk. three young bystanders helped carry him to the Centre Street station. Several others, including two one armed men, were arrested for vagrancy. An organized gang leader and treasurer fled as officers arrived. A crowd of about two hundred escorted the detainees to the police station. A late-night arrest added another lodger, slated for a hearing with the gang.
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Boland and
Connery
Lackawanna
Centre Street
Lona Day
Lackawanna Avenue
Saloop
Frome
Loni Day
Jones
Trampe
Knights of Malta readies annual Pennsylvania convocation in Reading
The proclamation for the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania Knights of Malta outlines events from May 7 to May 11 in Reading. Activities include receptions for grand officers and representatives, two daily sessions, Academy hall entertainments, a white degree performance, and mountain trips for companions.
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Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania
Knights of Malta
Reading
Academy Hall
Runaway Wives Granted Divorces In New York Case
Three divorces were granted by judges Archbald and Kelly including Jacob Suravitz against Rosa Suravitz in a troubled marriage. Rosa allegedly abducted, abused, deserted, and returned to New York for nine months, while Jacob sought a wife and stepmother for his six children. The article lists other divorce actions and procedural notices from the session.
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Archbald
Kelly
Jacob Suravitz
Rosa Suravitz
Jacob
Greenberg
Rosa
New York
Flo
Raymond Court
W. Taylor
Philo Street
Arenold Taylor
Binghamton
Green Ridge
Chicago
Georgy D. Taylor
Scranton Dairy Company vs Haney over milk trade restraint
The Scranton Dairy Company seeks an equity injunction against H. F. Haney claiming a five year non compete clause and sale of business goodwill make contracts from Gardner & Haney invalid. Haney started his own milk business in the city three weeks ago, challenging the gag order as an illegal restraint of trade. Judge Archbald postponed action pending final hearing and an early date for argument will be set. The defense will argue the agreement is illegal restraint of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Haney
Scranton Dairy Company
Dairy Company
Mr. Haney
Gardner & Haney
Haney
John F. Sernee
Haney Tae
Archbald
Auditor appointed to determine Olyphant indebtedness
On petition by Welles and Torrey for the Delaware and Hudson Canal company Herman Osthaus was named auditor January 16 1899 to assess Olyphant boroughs indebtedness. He reported disallowing a 27 pay item for councilman communistic work and his report was conditionally confirmed. Indebtedness excluding bonds stood May 87 1898 at 10. on4% and the inquiry cost 268 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles & Torrey
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Herman Osthaus
Olyphant
Court Arguments Continue In Quaker Girl Brand Case
Yesterday the argument court sat with Judges Archibald Edwards and Kelly. The case of David Spruks versus J L Connell Co seeks to bar use of Quaker Girl as a cigar brand, alleging it imitates the Pennsylvania Quaker trademark. Demurrer not sustained but likely dismissal on final hearing. Other rulings: McMurtle vs Forge cases moved toward verdict. Doyle vs St David's Episcopal adjourned with possible answer. Evans vs Carbondale township mandamus granted. Grosvenor vs Cook stricken. Hollister vs Scranton Poor District moved to equity list.
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Archibald
Edwards
Kelly
David Spruks
J. L. Connell & Co
Plainiff
Uernge
Pennsylvania Quaker
Duncan McMurtle
Bittenbentley &Co
OW Forge
Ol Porge Township
James B. Doyle & Co
St. David's Episcopal Church
William H. Evans
Carbondale Township
L. B. Grosvenor
J. Cook
Het
Hollister
Scranton
Equity
Local Names List From Wilkes Barre Area
A fragmented OCR slice lists multiple residents and addresses in the Wilkes-Barre region including William Snyder Anna Shaffer Stephen Taumher Murray Mary Ann Jeffreys Alan Jay Stewart Evelyn Sweet Anton Nester George Mawson Bessie Thomas Peter Davis Kathe Thera and others with street names such as Cedar Ave Maple Street Chestnut Street and North Malnave. The text resembles a directory or notice of personal listings in archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William WW. Snyder
Anna A. Shaffer
Stephen Taumher
Peckville Tridget
Murray
Cedarava
Thris Tieherta
Mary Ann
Anton Nester
Ketcham Charged With Embezzlement Admitted on Bail
BR. 8, Ketcham charged with embezzlement admitted yesterday in the sum of £990 with O E Carey as bondsman. Hugh Wall charged with desertion released on £306 bail furnished by James Gallahagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
O. Eo Carey
Hugh Wall
James Gallagh
Resolution Seeks Lowered Street Light Mounts Citywide
Councilman Roche introduces a plan to lower street lights to eighteen feet and suspend from cross arms extending three feet from poles. The change would require redrafting most arm mounted lights currently atop 30 to 40 foot poles to improve diffusion and reduce worker danger.
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Select Council
EB Loche
Ferantoyn Electric Light and Power
Inpenny
Belews
Weolusion
Roche
Library audit resolution to be opposed by special committee
The special Common council committee Keller Calpin Tewkesbury Iizelman and T F Morris will meet at 4 PM to draft an adverse report on the library auditing resolution for council, which convenes at 8 PM. City Solicitor Vosburg opines there are legal reasons against enforcing provisions. Common council may act on sewer contracts awarded to the lowest bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Keller
Calpin
Tewkesbury
Iizelman
T. F. Morris
Clulime
Council
Vosburg
Select Council
Common Council
Loyalty as Keene helps a Klondike prospector recall
The Saturday Evening Post portrait highlights James R. Keene’s loyalty to friends. He aided a downed associate by financing a Klondike venture, hoping luck would return the money. Two years later the prospector reportedly found claims worth about a quarter of a million dollars and plans to repay his New York friends.
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James R. Keene
Wall Street
New York
West
Mr. Keene
California
Brilliant Wedding At the Cathedral In Dunmore
A detailed account of the June wedding of Miss Helen Merriman of Dunmore to Mr Francis Martin Lynch of Olyphant at St. Peter's Cathedral. Rev D J MacGoldrick officiated, with Miss Nan Merriman maid of honor and bridesmaids Anna Robinson Bess Sherer Grace Lynch. Groom Edward Smith of Hartford attended by friends, reception at the Merriman home with extensive guests and decor. Mr Lynch noted as a rising Lackawanna county lawyer. Yale classmates among ushers.
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D. J. MacGoldrick
St. Peter's Cathedral
Helen Merriman
Dunmore
Francis Martin Lynch
Olyphant
Ths
Nan Merritian
Fire Word
Lawrence Smith
Hartford
Conn
Friend Merrimain
Elm Street
Dwimore
Merriman
Mra
Mary BE
Lyeneh
Mise Meerrian
Edward Smith
Rehineau
Mise Sherer
Mise Lynch
John Howell Farrer
George Coe Merriman
Thomas E. Jones
Wi W Patterson
Philadelphia
Townsend Poors
E. C. Dimmick
Porothy Dimmick
Katherine Punham
Lydia Poore
Mise Sarah Fordham
Mixes Mary Hocker
Allentown
Mike Corte Lincve
Chront Bond
Misa Minnie Mores
Making Good Aldermen
Henry Ki Fuller in the Saturday Evening Post praises the Municipal Voters League of Chicago for selecting and supporting a small, capable group to reform the city council. He notes a few dozen dedicated men can secure a decent council and urges locals to contribute time and funds to keep the town thriving.
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Henry Ki. Fuller
Municipal Voters' League of Chicago
Municipal Voters’ League
Chicago
League Nonpartisan Endorses or Nixes Candidates Before Primaries
The league conducts early inquiries, summons would be aldermen, and grades candidates on character and record. It remains nonpartisan, but its verdict shapes primaries. It warns that slides may lead the league to run its own slate if needed, reflecting distrust of old-school politicians.
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League
Guernsey Hall Hosts Thursday Evenings Beginning April Sixteen
Reading from the fragment, Guernsey hall hosts Thursday evenings starting April 16 with Course tekets at Bhoote and Fuller's and then at Guernsey hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Bhoote & Fuller's
Fashion Notice Twentieth Century Suit Buys
NEXT ONE A Silver Grey Tweed Eton Jacket with flare skirt lined in violet silk priced at 22.50. ANOTHER A Castor Mixed Venetian tailored with same lining and shade taffeta silk priced at 25.00. Special sales details follow in the listing.
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Eton
Saciatins
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Vose
Vose & Son
Angelus
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy
Ofice D
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Edward Reyer
Sppuce St.opp
Court House
H. B. Ware
Bio & Willams Building
Postoffce
Trin of
Redewne
Duemehey Hall
Moir
Soversl
Tlonergan
Ricchard Lonercai, Jr
Chestnut Street
Cedar Avenue
Tackawanne Hospital
Thomas
Misa
E. Penman
Mise Josephine Lees
David Owens
Hiqoune
D. Jones & Son
Ab Nori Washington
Eagle Hose Company
Snook
Hell Mine
Kate Reardon
James Shee
Adam Steinhauser
Hokwre
Pennie Nealon
The
Eagles
Dineton
David Ginsburg
Penn Avenue
Central Police Station
Palmer
Babe” Jones
Men Avenue
Etin
Peter Walsh
Pricehire
T. W. Turner
Gonsable
Artholes
Atlement
Maliroad Young Men's Christian Association
Heer Wer Elewted
Jen B. Troe
Reelec Vine Ehairrian
Bo Bryants
Edie Seretare
Rwartz
Vee
W. R Chigan
Dawsein
Jalopel
Millar
Howe
Crnter Hiren
United States
Slenal
Lipr
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Martin A Mon
United Bates
Nfume
Fey
Sol J
Obed
Cyan M
Lenative Nealon
Company Ky
United States Infantry
Elgin Creamery
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Booth Male Avenue
Rose Saravitz
George Spite
Steve Duffalo
Michael Finnerty
John Finnerty
Corte
Henry Wood
Suan M. Wood
Divorer
A. F. Thurly
A. 0. Gilmore
Carrie M. Peck
Edward Peck
Mieoree
Peck Lomler Manufacturing Company
Dmeinat Madolph Ringer
Borough of Taylor
Postel Telegraph Company
Tontington
William
George Moschburger
Garney
Alive Scanton
Edward Burke
John Benore & Son
Leonard
Demurrer
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John Bailey
Divores
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Dani F. Akwool
Katie Mull
John Mui
Tiveree
Tmaller
Arline
Cor Mullitox
Mabel Smith
Rocky Neiheng
Abraham Nethere
Maria Burcee
Oveor
Burgess
Philip
Ive Greenberg
John Doe
Vertionatt
Court House News Notes
Electric Light Company
Jermyn
Saturday Evening Post
Coe
China Wall
G. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming
L. Crane’s
Golf Coats
Pierce’s Market
Avenue
Edward Howard Griges
Manhattan
Youngs
Spruce St
Ian
Sa Atom Res
Mears & Hagen
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