Local notices and court actions from Scranton area
Delaware and Hudson pays at Plymouth and Boston mines. Battery M Pennsylvania volunteers hold annual reunion at Noy Aug park. Train excursion to Lake Ariel leaves 6:25. Custer accused of stealing a ride on Lackawanna car. Charles J. Arnold appointed assessor of Wandling borough. Alderman Yailey charged with defrauding boarding house keeper. jailed. Evangelical church at Sloley to be dedicated with Rev. Strunke officiating. Delegates to Pittsharge convention leave for Buffalo by Lackawanna RR. Mrs Julia Anderson arraigned on threats. kept in $40 bail. Editor Littl to be released today. Referee issues notice on Lebeck estate. trustee J. W. Carpenter’s account reviewed Sept 3. Lackawanna Hospital seeks socks for male and female patients. Lake Lodore Sunday concert by Rav- er's Band. train times from city. John Rovehin arraigned for obtaining a coffin under false pretenses. Frank Henin involved. Koechen held on $800 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rovehin
North Scranton
Kamion
Frank Henin
Kovchin
Dhiriet
Boninte
Koechen
Alder
Wasa
Saturday Night Bargains In Hose Ad
Advertisement from Mears & Hagen calls attention to Saturday night bargains in hose with a brief prompt to view the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Conservatory Piano Courses Offer Value and Quality
The Faelten method promises superior musical and pianistic results at affordable prices. The Conservatory claims students who choose its piano courses will maximize time and money. Office, 04 Linden, open forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Linden
Special bargain in ladies fine Oxford shoes at Mahon's
Special bargain at Mahon's shoe store located at 608 Lark Wanda avenue. Open late this evening for shoppers seeking ladies fine oxford footwear with extended hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon’s Shoe Store
Lark
Wanda Avenue
The Speedway Hote Ad Offers Year Round Service
The Speedway Hote advertises year round operation and mountain location inviting patrons to visit. It promotes open hours and meal options including chicken and waffles available on Tuesdays and Sundays, with preorders for parties of six or more.
Breakfast and meals schedule at the cafe
The cafe offers breakfast from 6 a.m. lunch from 1 to 2 30 p.m. and dinner from 6 to 6 p.m. with all day lunch available. Large party reservations can be made by phone at 4674.
Religious convention to meet in city August to September
The sixth annual Christian and Missionary Alliance gathering for Northeastern Pennsylvania will run August 4 through September 2 in a Jefferson Avenue tent with a preliminary service August 26 at 9.00 pm. The event aims to study the fourfold gospel and evangelize worldwide with programs for youths and children led by J Hudson Ballard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christia and Missionary Alliance
Pennsylvania
Jefferson Avenue
Delaware Street
Electile Avenue
J. Hudson Ballard
Henry Wilson
D. TD
New York
F. H. Senft
Philadelphia
Alexander PF. McGough
Philatelphia
James Taishman
Binghamton
John
Nev
W. T. McArthur
Young Girl Rescued From Bad Company by Mrs. Duggan
A sixteen year old girl was rescued Thursday night in Lackawanna Avenue after bar staff refused service to a companion who was a cripple. Mrs. Duggan of Associated Charities took the girl into care at City Hall, learned her identity, and notified her grateful parents who removed the daughter from her company.
Enterprising piano firm offers Stieff pianos
An advertising paragraph extols the George W. Finn firm at 1428 Wyoming Ave as a loyal Stieff Piano dealer. It lauds rich tone, action, finish, and durability, noting decades of trusted quality and broad stock including violins, banjos, mandolins, and other musical goods. The piece also mentions a Knights of Columbus lecture trip and shoe promotions at Mahon’s store on Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Finn
Wyoming Avenue
Finn's
Scranton
West Pittston Fair Race Entries and Excursion Details
Entries for the West Pittston Fair races close on Saturday August 14. John A. Wood of Old Forge Pa and Wm Connell Hore Co plan an excursion to Lake Ariel on August 18 with trains at 4 25 and 6 45 am from the depot. Beecham's Pills advertised for distress after sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pittston Fair
John A. Wood
Sery
Old Forge
Connell Hore Company
Ariel
Will of John R. Davis Divides Estate Among Wife and Three Children
The will probated for John R. Davis of Scranton directs that his wife Augusta receive life income from the Washington Avenue homestead with a possible sale split: she gets one half of sale proceeds and the rest goes to the three children. Remaining estate to wife and three children is shared equally. Codicils specify division of personal property after death and, if Washington Avenue property is sold, wife inherits all proceeds with remaining portions split among children later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
John B Davia
Scranton
Belover
Augusta Davis
Warhington Avenue
Beranton
Shete
Pharo
Helra
Angusta Daviy
John R. Davis
BR. Davis
W. H. Gearhart
M. BR. Walter
Washington Avenue
Co. A. Gardner
W. K. Gearhart
Carey Will Is Opposed by Eldest Son in Probate
The will of John Carey of Taylor dated August 7 1900 was offered for probate by James E Watkins but letters were blocked by a caveat from the deceaseds eldest son Frank Carey of 1310 Luzerne street represented by R H Holgate. Frank receives 100 while his brother Fred also gets 100 and all rents go to the two daughters Lise Carey Mia Effie Gordon who are named executrices. The contestant gives no stated grounds for opposing the will. Horace J Daniels and J J Watkins witnessed the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carey
Taylor
James E. Watkins
Frank Carey
Luzerne Street
R. H. Holgate
Fred
Lise Carey
Mia
Effie Gordon
Horace J. Daniels
J. J. Watkins
Felon Released on Bail After Series of Alleged Charges
Jovepti Kulcavage of Fell township secured bail of 800 dollars before Judge Edwards yesterday with bond posted by Alex Tikka. Kulcavage had been held for multiple charges including assault and battery, breaking jail, carrying concealed weapons, and assault on a public officer, with incidents dated June through August and a prior restatement arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jovepti Kulcavage
Fell Township
Edwards
Alex Tikka
Kulcavage
Squire Nicholas Glynn
Bate Tery
Patten Sues for Divorce From Jennie Apper Patten
Peter Patten of Carbondale filed for divorce through Attorney H. Harber alleging cruelty by his wife Jennie Apper Patten. Married Sept 7, 1873, they lived apart since Aug 1, 1900. He claims she abused him and threatened further harm including a knife wound and poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Patten
Carbondale
H. Harber
Jennie Apper Patten
Application for Sloan and Central Mines Accidental Fund Charter
Yesterday attorney M F Conry filed an application for a charter for the Sloan and Central Mines Accident Fund. Subscribers listed include George Watkins James Tiolton Thomas Watkins John Teap and William EB Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Conry
Sloan and Central Mines Acccidental Fund
George Watkins
James Tiolton
Thomas Watkins
John Teap
William EB. Lewis
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
A list of marriage licenses includes Natilus Slutter and Rachel M. Williams of Thornhurst, Frank Regan and Cayuga Street Bridget Hopkine, Patrick J. McDonnell and Mary O Hara of Palm Street, Archbald Mima Lepper, Archbald George Dyken, Elizabeth Jane Keast of Dunmore, Frank A. Roberte and Sarah A. Roberts of Forest City, with multiple other names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natilus Slutter
Thornhurst
Rachel M. Williams
Frank Regan
Cayuga Street
Bridget Hopkine
Patrick J. McDonnell
Mtteton
Mary O'Hara
Palm Street
Henry Lorenté O
Archbald Mima
Archbald
George Dyken
S. Dunmore
Elizabeth Jane Keast
Dunmore
Frank A. Roberte
Muhlenberg
Sarah A. Roberts
Porest City
Peaches Offerings From EB G Coure
Fancy yellow peaches advertised at 76 cents a basket by EB G Coure. Local listing notes availability and price for shoppers seeking fresh fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Coure
Heirs of Burk hard Moser Seek Title to Million Dollar Coal Lands
The Burkhard Morer Heirs association announces a three year search ended in a brief of title for 416 acres of rich Schuylkill coal property held by Lehigh Coal and Navigation since 1868. They plan winter suits in Pottsville courts to recover possession, following a 1898 death of Moser who died unmarried. A former offer of seven million dollars for a mine on the land was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhard Moser
Schuylkill County
Burkhard Morer Heirs
Salte
Pottaville
Moser
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Ia Anid
Coal Operators August Letter Warns of Rail Transport Shakeup
The Industrial Coal Operators association outlines a dull August for anthracite and awaits a court ruling on the Delaware Valley and Kingston railroad. It condemns transporters’ plans, cites improved performance by Erie and Wyoming Valley, and warns of a new independent transporter entering the field threatening price and output control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Coal Operators’ Association
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Poor Board Up In Arms Over Hillside Home Relief
Wilkes-Barre faces a clash as Luzerne County takes in more paupers from nearby towns. Officials debate aid for Hawley and Dunmore cases, plan a new Hillside Home storehouse, and consider indenturing a Wayne County boy. A deaf-mmute child from South Seventh Street was admitted briefly, and a deserter’s wife seeks aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
State Board
Beemer
Hawley
Home Committee
Burke
Dunmore
Wyoming Avenue
Patrick McDonnell
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Josie Godak
First Street
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Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adama Avioue
H. B. Ware
D. & H. Pays
Delaware and Horicon Cmpany
Yraterday
Plymouth
Mymouth
Boston
Battery M
Lake Ariel
William Connell Hose Company
Jerrly Custer
Albertion Rasen
Impo Hce
Custer
Charles J. Arnold
Wandling
Alderman Yailey
North
Tocho
Chcerch
Sloley
Toniurrmow
IL W. Strunke
Minnker
Xanticoke
Delegats
Young Men's Institute Council
Lackawanna County
Pittsharge
Buffalo
Lackawanna Railroad
Julia Anderson
Fort Scranton
Aldermat Howe
Mra
Dulla Woodbridge
West Gaanton
Mra Awlerson
Tivhard Littl
Borantonian
van Wormer
Lebeck & Corin
J. W. Carpenter
Ecatate
Lackawanna Heepital
Lake Lodore
Raver
Stanley
Teheasre
Hudson
Speedway News
Samuel B. Cox
P.O
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Knights of Columbus
Minooka
Sie
Diekwon
Olyphant
Aer Pecleville
Winton
She
Jermyn
Mayfield
Our
Mahon's
Avenut
Beecham
Aling
J. R. Davis
John RB. Davia
Burkhard Moser Heirs
Bull
Coal Landa
Lackawanna
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne
Weemer
Pool Board
Luzerne County
Joseph H. Bea
Sea Island
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Crina Kall
Casey Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Reyer
Spruce Street
Court House
Salement
J.D. Walliams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
New York Life
Insurance Company Insurance
B.H. Betts
Mears Building
Zenola
Zenola Company
Cushman Brosco
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