Busy day in orphans' court Fight over Koehler estate and admin
Judge Vosburg presided over a midsummer session handling numerous estate matters. Key issues included removal of administrator Robert Koehler for the Frederick Simmons estate, with heirs challenging the register’s choice and attorney D J Reedy seeking appointment of Valentine Rosar. Other actions covered guardianship and discharge rulings, with a scheduled hearing for an appeal on the probate of Daniel Merrill and a dispute between Scranton Gas and Water and the city over a water main and sewer line on Stone Avenue awaiting further proceedings and testimony.
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Orphans’ Court
Vossure
Robert P. Koehler
Frederick Simmons
Koehler
D. J. Reedy
Valentine Rosar
C. Cormegys
Register of Wills
Judge Vosburg
Isaac Everitt
W. A. Wilcox
James L. Morris
Wilkes-Barre
A. J. Colburn, Jr
Andrew Merrill
Daniel Merrill
W. H. Jessup
Anna Merrill
Vosburg
Ian
Richard Knicht
Tr.ax
Willard
T. H. Burns
Mr. Watson
Kelly
Partners in Emery Slatepicker firm dissolved by court
A. I. Spencer filed suit against F. H. Emery and T. R. Hughes seeking accounting and dissolution of the Emery Slatepicker company partnership. Judge Edwards granted the petition and appointed C. R. Bedford as receiver yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Spencer
F. H. Emery
T. R. Hughes
Emery Slatepicker Company
Edwards
C. R. Bedford
Market Quiet as Stock Activity Slips in New York
There was little market strength with activity in New York stocks fading to a yearly dull level. Investors focused on money market prospects and the French rente conversion, with gilt and Paris discounts pulling the scene. only selective groups like iron and steel showed promise amid rumors of July earnouts, while most issues drifted lower or fluctuated mildly. Total daily volume reached 40,000 shares, with bonds showing little change except a volatile move in Central of Georgia Income bonds.
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New York
Paris
London
Iron and Steel Group
Republic Steel Company
Steel Car Company
United States Steel Corporation
Texas and Pacific
Central of Georgia
United States
Guernsey Case Continued. Various Local Actions Reported
The Guernsey v Guernsey matter was continued yesterday until Thursday. O'Brien and Martin filed a trespass suit for Margaret Gerrity against the city of Beranton. Admin letters granted to William Connell in the Anna Ty. Connell estate. Notice of new trial refusal in John F B Walsh et al v city of Scranton. Clarence Dowling released on 1100 bail after arrest in board of trade building. An appeal filed by Martin J O Malley Old Forge v Scranton Railway. Arbitrators awarded $1 for property damage from grading.
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Guernsey
O'Brien & Martin
Margaret Gerrity
Beranton
Anna Ty. Connell
William Connell
H. M. McClure
Lewisburg
John Copeland
John FB. Walsh
Scranton
Clarence Dowling
Board of Trade
Police Court Briefs: Cuttlers Fined for Disorderly Conduct
William and Stuart Cuttler were arrested Sunday for disorderly conduct and each fined. John Griffith, found drunk and asleep on the Delaware and Hudson railroad, was committed for three months for vagrancy in default of a $10 fine. Thomas Morton and Miles Morgan, noted as plain drunks, were each fined in police court yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
Stuart Cuttler
John Griffith
Delaware and Hudson
Thomas Morton
Miles Morgan
Disposition of Funds For Scranton School District Buildings
The School Board will allocate most of 105000 advanced by Newburger Bros. and Henderson to construction of eight city school buildings. The 19000 balance on the Home for the Friendless site is used. Loans to banks were repaid. No. 8 No. 11 No. 33 No. 20 No. 22 No. 29 No. 389 schools across Scranton and Petersburg primary work under way. No. 8 No. 11 and No. 33 addition recently started.
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Tribune
Board of Control
Newburger Bros. & Henderson
Bellevue
South
Scranton
North
Petersburg
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board for Today Schedule
The list outlines today’s D L W board activities on Tuesday August 5. It includes teams Summits Pushers and Helpers with listed crews and start times such as Carrigg Widner Moran Murphy Bartholomew Magovern Gaffney Becor Stan ton across a day schedule starting 7 a.m. and ending around 9 p.m.
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Carrigg
Henegan
Widner
Houser
Moran
Murphy
W. H. Bartholomew
Helpers
Magovern
Gaffney
Becor
Stanton
Funeral for James R. Burnett Planned at Green Ridge
The funeral for the late James R. Burnett will be held from 1103 Richmont Avenue on Wednesday forenoon. A solemn requiem mass will start at 9:30 in St. Pauls Church Green Ridge, with burial to follow at Cathedral Cemetery.
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James R. Burnett
Richmont Avenue
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Cathedral
Grain and dairy futures mixed as markets reel from early gains
In New York trading on August 4 the futures complex moved through a volatile session. Wheat prices fluctuated with May and December futures showing net declines while spot oats and corn prices showed uneven shifts amid selling pressure. Butter and cheese markets remained steady to firm on regional production, while kees pricing held firm in state and Pennsylvania markets.
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New York
Duluth
Sle
Anke
HuTe
Ulgulilge
Watke
I c
T.c
Jc. Kees
State
Pennsylvania
Grain market slide hits September futures on fears
Chicago trading shows sharp declines as manipulation fears and September shorts weigh on grains. September wheat falls, corn and oats drop, while provisions close lower. Cash quotes list mixed wheat, corn, oats, and livestock prices with pork and lard trends noted.
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Chicago
Cattle Receipts Benchmark Mixed as Markets Open
Chicago cattle receipts total 14 000 with 2000 western buyers steady demand for good to prime beef while cattle middling and lower grades move slowly. Prices span stockers and feeders 4.00 to 5.25, cows 1.50 to 5.76, calves 0.06 to 0.50 per unit with western steers and heifers among offerings and Texas steers priced around 2.00 to 5.60.
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Chicago
Texas Atears
Western Steury
Homer Rennie
Lsnibo
Opening of the August Furniture Trade Sale Crowded
The August Furniture Trade Sale opened with a successful start amid strong attendance and high receipts. The store pitched value for all shoppers, stressing low prices and quality as it serves both the masses and the classes.
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Scranton Gas and Water Company
City of Scranton
Irene D. Lake
George Ace
Anna BE. Rockwell
Marian Rockwell
Emanuel Jones
Henry S. Dawson
Andrew A. Watts
Margaretta Watts
Norah Belle Sisson
Mabel
Josiah HH
George Benore
Benjamin Dimmock
Dorothy Dimmock
Frederick Marker
Elizabeth Williams
Patrick F. Cusick
Elizabeth Youngs
Belle Bisson
Rhoda Youngs
John J. Manning
Wila J. Erwin
Mary Erwin
Edmond A. Erwin
Mark J. Erwin
Thomas H. Walsh
Michael Rejda
Michael Zudrobiog
Amox Sax
Relurn
Cella Metshhelster
William Griffiths
George Teague
Richard Nichols
EB. J. Davis
Elizabeth Davenport
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton Packing Co
People's Street Railway
People’s Street Railway
Scranton Trac. Co
Economy L
N. Jersey & Pocono Ive Co
Consolidated Water Supply Co
Iaight & Freese Co
Menra
W. D. Runyon
Floyd M. Reed
Bald Mount Amal
Allee McConnell
M. . Cowper
William B. Morgan
Seeveeeeress Acpanton Am
Jennie Coolbaugh
Scranton American Sugar
Bronislaw Solosky
Kakowska
Scranton Auchibon
Atelilson
Michael J. Walsh
Eeesenseees Scranton Balt, & Gare
Aes
Mary C. Flanagan
Canadian Pacific
Eo Amatoa
Minnie B. Phi
Winwood Ches. & Ood
Thomas J. Evans
Jermyn Co. M
John Hechtold Sereneecereeeseeres
Sctancon
Millison
Scranton Col. Fuel & Tret
Hocking Valley
Illinois Central
City
Booth
Nash
Manhattan
Met
St. Ry
TOR
Pacific
Norfolk & West
West
Republic
Southern Pacific
Souther R. R
Coal & Iron
Texas Pracific
Lotvy
Union Pacific
Heather Seeney
Union
Chicago Grain & Provision
Owen
Seenewe
Enateaes
Lackawanna Dairy Co
Aee County
Liv
Bank & ‘Trust Co
Nat. Bank
Carbondale
Ewe
First National ‘Bank
Tatanhands
Lueck, ‘Trust & Safe Dep
Clark & Snover Co
Court House News Notes
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
the Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
New York Grain and Produce Market
Chicago Grain Market
Eon Omys
P. M. Toda
Chiffonieres
China
Spencer Trask & Co
Pine Street
New York Stock Exchange
Boody, McLellan & CO
Bankers
Broadway
New York City
Wyoming Avenue
Takeas
DR. Densten
Spruce St
Scranton, Pa
Wanen
Anne
Pilsner
Ping
Orleans
Brussels
Reece Reece
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