Ten Foot Reservation Equity Case Heard In Chambers
In the equity suit of P. J. Vetter of Penn avenue against Michael Flaherty a hearing was held in Judge Archbalds chambers to resolve an alleged encroachment on a ten foot privilege by a bay window extending over the line. Mattes of the Lackawanna Coal Company identified an old city map showing Penn avenue eighty feet wide and lots 187 feet deep. The hearing resumes next Wednesday at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Vetter
Penn Avenue
Michael Flaherty
Archbald
Okell Club Outing at Crystal Lake Hosts Members
Okell Rod and Gun Club members were entertained yesterday at Crystal Lake by Attorney George S. Horn. They traveled from Scranton on an early Delaware and Hudson train and then rode to the lake in carriages provided by Mr. Horn. The club includes Judge F. W. Gunster, Hon. John H. Pellowas, George Okell, Rev. Richard Rust, Philip Robinson, T. C. Miller, Karl Lorenz, Charles Koempel, Comegys, George Horn, Eugene Schimpft, and J. C. Alehfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okell
Crystal Lake
George 8
S. Horn
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Horn
F. W. Gunster
John H. Pellowas
George Okell
Richard Rust
Philip Robinson
T. C. Miller
Karl Lorenz
Charles Koempel
Comegys
George Horn
Lawrence orchestra to perform at reception this evening
Lawrence's orchestra presents a musical programme at the reception this evening with all invited. Troe. O. F. Amburn, new faculty member, arrived last evening accompanied by Mrs. Amburn. Complaints about business college solicitors continue. none are employed by the school. Enrollment day has passed but students continue enrolling rapidly since last Sunday morning. Ashtabula Business College Journal praises Miss Olive Gilpin of Scranton Pa as a noted stenographer recruited for the position, recommended by Muck Whitmore & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Gilpin
Scranton
Gilpin
B.C
Muck, Whitmore & Co
Special train to St Paul via Nickel Plate for G A R encampment
Special train via Nickel Plate road will depart Buffalo at 11.55 P M Saturday August 29 after eastbound trains. Sleeping cars and lowest rates arranged. reserve space via ticket agent or write P J Moore Buffalo N Y. Ladies travelling party given reserved cars. Tickets should read via New York Chicago and St Louis railroad and leave Buffalo 11 56 P M August 2. That Matchions Taste found only in Coursen's Philadelphia Print Butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nickel Plate Road
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
P. J. Moore
N. Y
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Enigmatic Four Year Spell Deaf and Dumb Patient
John Healey, a middle aged man in Cedar avenue, suffers recurring four year spells of deafness and muteness after a horse accident in Ireland twenty years ago. Each cycle lasts three days with speech returning on the fourth, followed by a return of symptoms four years later. Doctors including A Manley treat him. the latest episode involved muscle contortion requiring restraint. He remains otherwise healthy and hopes to resume normal life until the next four year cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Healey
Patrick Corcoran
Cedar Avenue
A. Manley
Pitston Avenue
Mr. Healey
Ireland
Healey
Dr. Manley
Heptasophs Day Excursion Draws Thousands to Harveys Lake
Thousands of Heptasophs and families from Scranton and Carbondale area joined a one day excursion to Harveys Lake for the eighteenth anniversary of the Heptasoph order. First train departed Scranton at early hour with fifteen cars, followed by a twelve car train from Carbondale region. Local committee leaders included J. L. Miller Frank H. Thompson T. Jones W. V. Handricks George Kirby and Harry Hopewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvery’s Lake
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Road
Carbondale
J. L. Miller
Frank H. Thompson
T. Jones
W. V. Handricks
George Kirby
Harry Hopewell
Coroner and Jury to Probe Death of Dr Cooke
The coroner and a juried panel begin an inquest into the death of Dr. B Cooke of Bald Mount. Relatives of the deceased are present as witnesses seek truth in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Dr.b . Cooke
Bald Mount
Youngs Still Champion at Mt Gretna Rifle Matches
Private W W Youngs of Company DP Thirteenth Regiment retains top honor as six year champion with 95 in this year's Mt Gretna state rifle matches. weather reduced scores. Thirteenth led state averages but withdrew for First Regiment after gun accident. multiple regiments fielded in Sea Girl selections and Hilton trophy. Youngs and several Thirteenth men named among national team prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Youngs
Mt. Gretna
Sea Girl
Youngs
Watkins
Cullen
Stout
Thirteenth Regiment
Thirteenth
North Regiment
Sheridan
Sixteenth
Twelfth Regiment
H. O B. Cox
Dig Fair Opens in Binghamton for Four Days
The Dig Fair at Binghamton runs for four days starting Hept. with strong exhibitor interest. Entries for cattle horses sheep wine mouliry close by W am Tuesday Sept 1, bench show entries close Aug 31. Four days of trotting pacing and running races offered with liberal purses. Premiums and details via Clarke and Martin managers, Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
W. A.m
American Kennel Club
Clarke & Martin
County Bonds to Be Issued for Courthouse Additions
Sealed proposals will be received by the County Commissioners until noon on Tuesday September 15 1896 for sixty five thousand dollars in bonds to fund a third story addition and alterations to the courthouse. Bonds bear four percent interest payable semi annually and mature across thirteen years. Principal and interest payable at the county treasurer. Contractor Schroeder progresses with masonry finishing and alterations as iron workers prepare to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Demuth
Giles Roberts
5. W. Roberts
Court House
Schroeder
Special Sale by Myer Davidow on 1.25 Shoes
Live shoe merchant Myer Davidow, at 207 Lackawanna avenue, buys the entire Frank & Swartz stock of $1.25 shoes and starts a special sale today. The ad promises the greatest stock ever shown to Scranton shoppers with eagerly sought bargains. Coursen's Me Triple Blend Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Frank & Swartz
New York
Scranton
Mr. Davidow
Japanese imports go on sale at Rexford's store
Rexford's announces a sale on a diverse line of Japanese goods including fancy china and vases imported directly. The sale highlights two patterns in blue and gold, tea cups, and lacquered brush and tray sets with prices from small fractions to higher value items, all at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mikado
China
Land of Tea
Sfc
Joe
Proprietor Change at Conway and Lackawanna Houses
John Lohmann transfers as Conway house owner to Lackawanna avenue property he once ran. He is expected to be replaced at Conway by Peter Rosar of Spruce Street cafe. Hood's remedies are advertised for blood purification nerves and digestion with claims of superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway House
Penn Avenue
John Lohman
Lackawanna House
Lackawanna Avenue
Peter Rosar
Spruce Street
Mr. Lohmen
Second stock issue and rail group travel offer
South Scranton Building and Loan to issue stock at ten dollars per share next Monday evening at Prospect avenue. G A R encampment round trip to St Paul via Delaware Lackawanna and Western for 24.75 good Aug 29 30 and 31 return by Sept 30. Ezra Griffin post 139 group rail car departs Scranton station at 159 p m Sat Aug 2. Vacation trips at half fare via dealer McGarrah's insect powder 26 and 0 cent boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton Building and Loan Association
Prospect Avenue
G. A. R. National
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
St. Paul
Ezra Griffin Post
Scranton D
L. and
W. Station
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Norton’'S
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Will CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Garney, Brown &Co
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune Building
Okell Club
George 5. Horn
Scranton Business College
Philadelphia
John Healy
Market Street
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Martin Crippen
D. B. Cooke
BK. Chase
Cooperstown Junction
Oneonta
Nounstain Park
Binghamton Industrial Exposition
Berlin Iron Company
China Hall, Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Keeley Care
Irene
Care Win Bear Investigations
Coursen
Rexford
Japan
Activa Av
A. E. Rogers
Welsbach
GAS Appliance CO
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Avenues
Cranton, PA
Rev
Thos, M, Cann
Walter Hi. Buell
A. M
Lackawanna Ava
M. P. M’cann, Hatter
Wyoming Avenue
Knox Agency
John Lohmann
Hood
Saint Paul, Minn
McGarrah
Atlantic A
Lonsdale
Charlies
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