City notes reveal coal rumor near Daleville and local events
Residents discuss a possible coal find in Daleville while court confirmation sets the Swetland street grading report. Thomas W. Davie becomes judge of election in the First district of the Fifteenth ward. Funeral plans for the Vipond child and various civic notices follow as water, rail, and health updates appear alongside new marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daleville
Swetland Street
Thomas W. Davie
Edward Williams
John W. Vipond
Lincoln Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Taylor and Holden Mines
Montrose Barnard
John G. McAskie
M. E. McDonald
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
Reinhart Gerahbacher
Luzerne County
Clifton
Fay Price
St. Luke's
Fred Shipton
Elisabeth Mary Bartell
Scranton
Antony Naguralle
Rocalla Yuskowics
Lackawanna Bleek
Timothy White
Maggie Kenahan
James Larkin
Catherine Guy
Morgan Jenkins
Margaret A. Price
Henry O'Hare
New York
Hannah Coyne
Edward
Bishop
Elizebeth Penman
Work on Swetland Street Approach Begins
City work started yesterday on the Swetland street approach to Lanien street bridge. City Engineer Phillips proceeded without waiting for official notification, citing newspaper notices. He said grading completion is uncertain but Sixth Seventh and possibly Eighth streets will be accessible to the bridge before new files, and the bridge may be reached from Sixth street if councils block plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swetland Street
Lanien Street
Phillips
Connell
Tribune
Phillipe
Sixth Street
Postponed Sheriff Sale for Carbondale Traction Pending Aug 21
The sheriff’s sale of Carbondale Traction Company property including franchises cars tracks poles and wires was postponed from yesterday to Wednesday Aug 21 at the company power house in Mayfield. Other writs filed include claims against Commonwealth Lumber Henry R Lewis Co and 5 G Barker Co totaling 14051.31 along with a separate $800 writ by William May. The Scranton Business College announces September sessions and August tuition rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Traction Company
Mayfield
Commonwealth Lumber Company
Horace E. Hand
Henry R. Lewis & Co
Mr. Hand
G. Barker & Co
William May
Seance at WCTU Rooms Draws Mixed Reactions And Claims
James T. Lutton presented a spirit circle with Mrs Hill as medium in Scranton. Unbelievers dominated the audience leading to a tepid result. Spirits named included White Eagle and Uncle George while others spoke on spiritualism and past figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Lutton
Scranton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Alfred Twining
White Eagle
George
Mrs. Black
Louis Kossuth
Mrs. Kellogg
Report of Assignee in Olyphant Bank Insolvency
Attorney John P. Kelly as assignee of Guyphant bank filed a partial report for creditors. Auditor J. Alton Davis to distribute $25,910. assets listed at $73,041.01 plus additional resources totaling $76,049.01. Collections total $37,558.55. deposits offset $2,915.06. collateral redemption $26,062.55. Overdrafts $271.12. Credits sought for discounted bills including multiple debtors. figures incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
Guyphant Bank
J. Alton Davis
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Olyphant Trust Company
First National Bank
M. J. Stone
3. N. Callender
A. M. Atherton
Scranton Stone Company
Two Men Sentenced For Tippling House and Assault
Judge Archbald sentenced John Kristnock for keeping a tippling house to a $500 fine and three months in the county jail. He was captured after fleeing conviction. John Dresk received four months in jail and a $1 fine for assault and battery. Abner Poener, charged with stealing his sister’s ring, was released with Edward Weles as surety for $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
John Kristnock
Jai
Kristnock
Fr. Welsa
John Dresk
Conclave elects deputy supreme archons in two districts
Delegates from all con claves of Heptasophs in districts 20 and 21 met in the office of Architect F. L. Brown yesterday and elected a deputy supreme archon and an alternate for each district. In district 20 C. G. Boland was elected with EB. A. Case of Carbondale as alternate. In district 21 Waller V. Hendricks was chosen deputy supreme archon and J. Miller as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Archons
Heptasophs
F. L. Brown
C. G. Boland
EB. A. Case
Carbondale
Waller V. Hendricks
J. #. Miller
Carl McKinney Expected to Recover After Visit
Wade M. Finn reported from Philadelphia and Atlantic City that Carl McKinney is looking well and should recover soon. Finn visited McKinney on Sunday and shared his positive view of the illness recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connorman Wadny Finn
Wade M. Finn
Philadelphia
Carl McKinney
Atantic City
Mr. Finn
Mr. McKinney
Wanted eight policemen springing an odd call
A man with glaring eyes burst into Chief Simpson's office and demanded eight policemen to quell a disturbance at Bull's Head. The clerk assessed him as a crank and directed him to go to police headquarters for the number.
Lackawanna Delegates Back Hastings in State Convention
Seven Lackawanna County delegates to the Republican state convention unite to declare support for Governor Daniel H. Hastings and his administration. The resolution states the delegation will back Hastings in the convention, aiming to silence rumors and affirm their position in the race for state chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Wil
Hastings
Lackawanna
Daniel H. Hastings
Thomas W. Phillips
My Atherton
Firat
Fred J. Witmayer
Ezra Swipple
Watkins
Heating Contract Rows Through Scranton School Board
Scranton school board favors Hunt & Connell hot water heating for No. 16 school amid bids from Smead-Wills and Peck & Williams. Trustees reject hot air proposals and approve the Hunt & Connell hot water plan. Janitors and salaries for the coming year are set, with several staffing changes. The July payroll totaling 590 and a Valley house dinner bill of 2.50 for teachers’ committee members are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hunt & Connell
Smead-Wills Company
Peck & Williams Company
Peck & Willams
Peck & Williams
Welsh
Patrick Loftus
Mark Newell
Johnson
E. Ridenbach
Eliza Walsh
B. Moore
John Fidiman
Sophy Morrell
Hattle Burns
Fred Fellenser
Tran
Valley House
Teachers’ Committee
Unknown Man Killed in Clark's Summit Undertaking Establishment
A scranton resident is identified only as a 27 year old laboring man found dead in J Stan ton's Clark's Summit undertaking shop. Officials say he likely rode between cars on Delaware Lackawanna and Western train No. 232 and fell under wheels near Chinchilla. Coroner Kelley to determine identity. pockets not opened per local law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awarts
Clark's Summit
Scranton
J. Stanton
Clark’s
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Chinchilla
Kelley
Divorces Granted In Three Cases By Local Court
Desertion caused two divorces and unfaithfulness caused the third. Huth Adams was deserted by Charles H. Adams. Anna P. Davis proved William A. Davis was unfaithful. Jessie Jones was freed from Thomas C. Jones who deserted her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huth Adams
Charles H. Adams
Anna P. Davis
Willam A. Davis
Jessie Jones
Thomas C. Jones
Cleveland Minstrels to Play at Frothingham Next Friday
Cleveland's renowned Minstrels with a massive added act return to Frothingham for an Aug 16 matinee and evening show. The program combines four acts in one with Hedouin Araba and Mikado court Japanese troupe, promised as the season’s wonders. The article praises the troupe’s long history and the Wood’s Building improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frothingham
Barnum
Drcum
Enla
Hedouin Araba
Mikado
Court reverses letters of administration in Walter estate
President Judge Archbald voids the common law marriage claim of Doc Smith to Etta M. Walter known as Lil Howard. He revokes letters of administration granted to Smith and orders new administration to the decedent’s brothers and sisters as per law, with Smith to surrender property and pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Archbald
Yestaday
Henry T. Koehler
Throop
Prospect House
ISM
Doc Smith
Aseneth Davis
BE. C. Newcomb
The
Register
Doc” Smith
Fita M. Walter
Harriet Fitzgerald
Judson Comstock
Giles Comstock
Raymond Comstock
Raymond Court
Etta M. Walter
Koehler
Archbald
M. D. Smith
x-Register Koehler
Lil Howard
Doc’ Smith
Esther
First National Bank of Scranton
Ella M. Walter
United States Internal Revenue
Esther M. Walter
Election contest in Olyphant reports twenty five illegal votes
Commissioners in the Flynn Burke contest in Olyphant filed their report detailing twenty seven illegal ballots among seventy examined. The election in February gave Flynn one vote over Burke. overall ballots total 137 with Flynn ahead by one. The report lists illegal voters, unregistered voters, naturalization issues, and non counted ballots, with court actions noted on costs and boundary inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Murphy
David J. Davis
John J. Flynn
Olyphant
Edward Burke
Flynn
Burke
Patrick Mahady
Thomas McHale
William Modale
Thomas Megsett
James Connors
Thomas Sanderson
Reese Jones
Patrick Waleh
Peter Reap
Evan Owens
Andrew Digno
Michael Kalsnowccyk
Peter Popeck
Michael Spiller
Stephen Stotch
George Zyman
William Pierson
Henry Scheller
Christopher Burbeck
Joseph Jackson
James Stead
William Robingon
Anthony McHale
Robert Tellford
W. M
Henry Fendick
William
Hove
Auditors Report confirmations in several estates
Auditors' reports in the estate of William A Myers and Philip Hopkins were confirmed. Clarence E. Pryor appointed guardian of Jennie Thomas with bond approved. Richard J. Tanfield guardian of Margaret Tanfield bond approved. Thomas J. Coyne guardian of Frank Doud bond approved. Minnie Rink minor case willer J N Gunster appointed. William A Gilmartin estate schedule explained and confirmed. Marion Dyer guardian of John Connell with bond approved. Real estate of John D Davia to be sold to pay widow. Hearing set for Henry Harrington minors case. Michael Costello bond settled for 300. Estate of Henry Lutz confirmed. Hiram Nicholle probate appeal petition dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Myers
Philip Hopkins
Clarence EB. Pryor
Jennie Thomas
J. Elliot Ross
Richard J. Tanfield
Margaret Mabel Tanfield
T. A. Wardell
T. BR. Bone
Thomas J. Coyne
Frank J. Doud
Michael O'Boyle
Minnie Rink
W. Edgar
J. N. Gunster
William A. Gilmartin
Ellen Gilmartin
Marion Dyer
John A. Connell
D. Connell
J. A. Linen
John D. Davia
Edward Harrington
Thomas P. Melvin
Mary
Michael Costello
Henry Lutz
Hiram Nicholle
James
Archbald
Court Rules on Local Liquor Licenses and Bonds
The court refused transfers for Peter Moslyan to William Soodman and Sarah Jacoby to Joseph Balas while approving the transfer for Jacob Hantonk to Adro Simonik and approving two tax collector bonds. A hearing date was set for September to consider Frank Amery and John Varga license transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Moslyan
Winton
William Soodman
Sarah Jacoby
Joseph Balas
Fall Township
Richard J.tanfield
Covington
W. W. Jones
D. W. Dale
John J. Sickler
F Greenfield
Axes
Yeat Orfoy
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna the
A. BL
Warman
Penn Ave
Wilians & Manly
City Notes
SALE
Scranton Business College
Beauty
Erie
Court House Lane
Adams Avenue
Lin Street
Lohmann's
Pere Service
Unexa Thic City
Guermmey Broa
Sutton
Ovhera
Benton
Black
Pearl
Frane T. Wall
Decker
Mr. Twining
Meyers
F. J
John Fitzsimmons
Daniel Darrow
George W. Smithing
Geant
William Hennigan
Olyphant Bank
Carl M'Kinney
Cleveland's Minstrels
Bosineas
Bere
St. Luke’s
T. Tar
Walter Er Ra
Roxana PD
Smith
LA Howard
Supreme Court
Walter
John Chepik
John Fee
Jermyn
Timiih
Arthur Messett
M. H. Harlee
Scott Township
Clemons
James Conway
A. H. Dunning, Jr
Bryon R. Blair
W. H. Sturtevant
Swayne
Orphans' Court Matters
Hi. D. Swartz & CO
Gary
Tobace
Spawace Street
Penn and
Franklin Aves
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Lackawanna Avenue
Green and Gold
Frente
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Opp
Baptist Church
Biel
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bro
M. Lacka, Ave
Scranton, PA
RY. M. GA Excursion
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
le & W
Euret
Capes
J. Bolz
Hyoning
Duck Pants
As A Clothiers, Hatters & Furushera
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Fa. m
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
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