Rush of court business in Winton borough cases and others
Judge Edwards and Judge Archbald presided over a crowded docket with rulings on Olyphant borough tax audits and school board bids. The Olyphant appeal was dismissed at borough costs, and a Winton school bid dispute led to a continued injunction over improper high bidding. Additional pension and insurance actions were resolved or partially preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Winton
W. W. Lathrope
M. W. Cummings
Archbald
Olyphant
Eugene Taylor
Brennan & Collings
Peck Lumber Company
Brennan & Collins
Anthony Mahon
Life Insurance Clearing Company of
Ed Warde
Henry Helin, Jr
St. Paul
J. EB
Jodrey
Langstaff Kelley contest bill not quashed by court order
In a lengthy session Judge Edwards denied the motion to quash the respondent Langstaff Kelley bill of particulars. Archbald dissented while Gunster concurred. Holgate argued the bill was defective and farcical, listing overage voters including officials, but the court found genuine issues remain and left the bill intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstaff-Kelley
Holgate
Hampton
Edwards
Gunster
Archhbald
Holeate
Langstaff
Holrate
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rathod Company
Select Council
Kelley
Archbald
McDonald
Langstaf
Tribune
Tross
Newcomb
Borough Denies New Trial In Jodrey Work Case
Judge Archbald denies the plaintiff a new trial in a dispute over work for Olyphant Borough’s electric light plant. The borough blocked payment arguing improper authorization, while two council members directed the work before Heat and Water committee action. Jodrey completed services for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Archbald
Jodrey
Gorton S. Chase
M. O. Webster
la Plume
Nathan K. Chase
George Clymer
Clymer
City Notes Items From Scranton Also Statement of Local Events
Local items note advance pay rates for notices in The Tribune, club meetings at Hulbert’s, and a variety of civic activities. Reports mention mine bonds, a county coroner candidate, Company K reunion in Nichol’s Grove, a Lackawanna Trust director appointment, baseball games for $499 at Athletic Park, and hospital admission after a mine roof fall. Also listed are Kinlekerbockers postponement, Equal Suffrage Society activities, Llewellyn Evans promoted to foreman at Pettebone mine, and family ties to Avondale and West Side crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulbert’s
Wyoming Avenue
Pelaware and Madson Company
Powderly
Carbondale No
Central Women's Christian Tamperance Union
Florence Crittenton Hamo Wl
J. J. Roberts
Weat
Hep Publican
Company K
Eleventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Nichol's Grove
Clark's Summit
Charles B. Weston
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Wiliam Y. Smith
Furchas
Providence
Honesdale
Athletic Park
John Powell
Olyphant
Lackawanna Hospital
Johnson's Mine
Kinlekerbockers Athletic Club
Westminster Hotel
Equal Suffrage Society
Laecka- Wallia County
Tse
Ione Walter
Washington Avenue
Llewellyn M. Evans
Ines
Pettebone
Delaware
Lackawanna
Hperintendent
Avondale Weosmaid
Petichon and Nallstead Cohorion
Trans Mississippians International Exposition Passes Sale
Tickets for the Trans Mississippians International Exposition in Omaha Nebraska go on sale June 16 through October via Lehigh Valley Railroad. Inquire of ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Kansas City
Mulberry Street paving ruling upends city assessment
Judge Archbald annuls the Mulberry street paving assessment in Scranton and halts Providence road foot front work. The decision limits paving costs to property specific benefit, setting out pro rata shares and predicting likely appeals and new district budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Mulberry Street
Providence Road
Archbald
Providence
City of
Scranton
Henry T. Koehler
Wyoming
Penn Avenues
Street Railway
Penn and
Franklin Avenues
City of City
McGintey
Phillips
Supreme Court
Haller
South Abington Divided Into Three Election Districts
A court approved dividing South Abington township into three districts. Clark's Green is district one covering Clark's Summit is district two and Chinehula is district three. Frace's Hall is polling place for district one with Eugene White named as judge of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington Township
Clark's Green
Clark's Summit
Chinehula
Frace's
Election officers named for districts two and three
John W. Rhodes is named majority inspector with Julian KB Callender as minority inspector in the Second district. HM Hufford is judge of election, Albert A. Griffin is majority inspector, BE BR Dunlap minority inspector. In the Third district the Chinchilla school house is the polling place with J. W. Leach judge, James Holante majority inspector, and J C Bailey minority inspector. Costs of the proceedings are charged to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rhodes
Julian KB. Callender
Schillings Hall
HM. Hufford
Albert 8. Griffin
BR. Dunlap
Chinchilla
Peiling
J. W. Leach
James Holante
J. ¢. Bailey
New Suits Filed Over Damaged Wagon and Detention
J Wolfgang, 427 Penn Ave, sues for 200 after a Scranton Railway wagon allegedly demolished on Penn Ave February 15. Jemima Maule seeks release of her brother Joseph Jones from Hillside home insane department with a hearing set for Wednesday August 17 at 2 PM.
Scranton Bank Seeks Name Change to County Savings
Hon. L. A. Watres filed a formal court petition yesterday to authorize changing the Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company to the County Savings Bank and Trust Company. The order directs publication of the application.
Appeal Taken From Koch Decision in Faurot Will Contest
An appeal was filed yesterday from Register Koch's ruling in the Faurot will contest and the case was transferred to the Orphans' Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Court House News Notes and Legal Rulings Summarized
Court actions include appointments of deputies and election judges in Summers and Dunmore. Judges Archbald, Gunster, Edwards, and Atchbald dismiss or discharge numerous rules, new trials, liens, and appeals. Viewers appointed for Ninth sewer district. various probate and equity matters addressed. The Herald Publishing case rules on statutory authority for publishing financial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surchard
Wert
Summers
William Cotlmell
Hewitt
Boranton
Heath Die
Jude Gunster
James Buter
Edwards
Peter Dales
Decenset
Dude Archbald Med
Gunster
Thomas Henry
Thomas Thomas
A. D. Dean
Freeman Wilson Ual
DIL Bn Equity
Archbalid
L. M. Wilson
Executrix
E. J. Williames
Emily J. Moore
Madison Township
John Gorigiles
Erastus Edwirks
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Pierce
Archiald
Fred W. Stevens
Dunmore
G. W. L. Allen
FR. Nettleton
J.D. Coryt
Archbald
A. P. Itter
Mary E. Lewis
Abelute
Jide Guaneter
Ten Dove
P. A. Walker
Whlening
Ninth Avenue
Churrhondale
Okell
BF. T. Okell
BE. A. Hermans
Flotg
George Watrous
Lackawinna
Gompllande
Defendfot
Devron
Commonwealth
Patrick Witspatrick
John Fpf
Beragg
George Eb, Stevenson
Waverly
M. Pranklin
Benton
Board
LaPlume
Chemung Canal
Porter Bros
Hie Warde
Aige Eawards
Jermyn
Jermyn & Duty Aeuinet T. D Bryden
Herald Publishing Company
Carbone
Dutee Archbald
Half Rates to Indianapolis Via Lehigh Valley
Classic travel notice lists reduced fares to Indianapolis via Lehigh Valley for a period from August 10 to September 10, highlighting travel options and availability. Poster emphasizes discounted rates and the route through the Lehigh Valley transport network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lehigh Valley
Notable Local Lawyers and Returning Veterans Highlight Era Notices
The piece notes David C. Harrington gaining admission to the Lackawanna bar via motion and his ties to Beranton and Philadelphia. It mentions J. R. Cohen and Stra. Cowen visiting Wilkes-Barre area, plus a surge of manufacturing interest letters to the Boranton board of trade as peace negotiations begin. Private John D. Stanton returns home on 30 day leave after typhoid at Fort Myer, formerly steward at the Lackawanna Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luserne
David C. Harrington
Philadelphia
Yeatertay
Lackawanna
W. W. Iacthrope
J. R. Cohen
Wilkes-Barre
J. R. Colen
Hoe
Scranton
Stra
Cowen
Harvey's Lake
Leon Levy
John D. Stanton
Thirteenth Regiment
Fort Myer Hospital
Stanton
Lackawanna Club
Fireworks Spectacle Postponed Amid Rain Delays
Thousands in Scranton and nearby communities faced postponement of the Great rain fireworks display The Sinking of the Merrimac at Laurel Mill Park due to persistent rain Since shows were missed in Lancaster Harrisburg and Williamsport new dates are being arranged Tickets purchased in advance can be kept for future dates or refunded at Powell's music store Management promises to announce exact rescheduled times soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Merrimac
Laurel Mill Park
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Pain
Pompeii
Powell's Music Store
Department Improvements for Cumberland Hose Company and Nay Augs
At a joint fire department committee meeting last night, a recommendation was approved to purchase run team and double drop harness for the Cumberland Hose Company and add another horse for Nay Augs. A three horse hitch appliance and an ad hoc item were discussed for future procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Fire Department Committee
Cumberland Hose Comeiny
Columbia Companies Planned Equipment Upgrades
The report notes adding a horse for the Hook and Ladder company and a new steamer for the Franklin Engine company. It also recommends transferring the Columbia's wagon to Nay Auge and adopting updated specifications for Keller and Columbia apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Franklin Engine Company
Columbia
Keller
Honesdale Liederkranz Excursion to Scranton Planned
A large group from Honesdale will travel to Scranton tomorrow on the Siederkranz excursion. They will spend the day at Central Park on the South Side, meet the Lawrence band at the depot, and the Beranton Liederkranza will parade to the park for the outing in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monesdale Goermans
Scranton Tomorrw
Siederkranz
Central Park
Lawrence Band
Beranton Liederkrana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill
Mr. Kelley
City Notes
Iire
South Abington
Snackawanna’s
Court House
Boranton Board of Trade
Honesdale Liederkranz
Rookwood
Peg
Sfube eRe
China
Yas
Millard Peck
Pierce’s Market
Spring House
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. E. Crofut
Naval
Lacka,. Ave
the Great
Joan I. Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Prop
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Bcranton Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
Pennsylvania
Mt, Pleasant Come
Noor
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
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