Local Notables Attend Weddings and Elections
Attorney Horace Hand visits Boston and New York on business while John J. Van Nort wins the Pennsylvania division’s delegate spot for the Wheelmen convention in New York in February. George Hillyer plans a December 4 appearance with the Cornell Banjo and Glee Club, as families announce forthcoming marriages for Cora Philipp to Charles M. Anton and Adelaide Collard Scott to H. C. Reynolds, with ceremonies set for late December at local churches.
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Horace &, Hand
Boston
New York
John J. van Nort
Delefille
Pennsylvana Biante Division
Wheelmen
George Hillyer
Iihaea
Cornell Banjo and Glee Clube
Ind Mre
John J. Philpe
North Park
Cora Hr
Charka MH. Anton
Harvard University
Green Hidre Presbyterian Church
William Wool
Wayne, Pa
Adelaide Collard Scott
EH. C. Reynolds
Wayney Presbyterian Church
Nuisance from Wagons Backing on Sidewalks Alarms City
Citizens complain of wagons backed across sidewalks forcing pedestrians into dirty streets. An 1866 city ordinance allows police to seize vehicles until the owner pays one dollar. Incidents on Eighth Street illustrate widespread infractions and public nuisance. Secretary Atherton of the board of trade predicts a Kowal trade boom. Additionally, merchant ads note Turkish baths for ladies, a cloak-parlor entrance, and new gift items for the holidays.
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Eighth Street
Atherton
Board of ‘Trade
Beranton
Kowal
Owens
Spruce Atrret
Purcell
Not Guilty for Mintyre as Judge Directs Verdict in Embezzlement Case
In judge Albright court two cases reached verdicts yesterday. W J Mintyre, Prudential agent, was found not guilty on embezzlement charges after defense argued contract terms to retain a commission. Several other trials adjourned with verdicts pending as juries wrestled with evidence in a busy session.
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Temple of Justice
Edwards
W. J. MeIntyre
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Albright
McIntyre
Hare
Albeight
John Simon
Bridget Simon
Wif
Philip Wallmin
Archived
John Mocknock
Michael Collah
Joseph Thoman
Robert Ditmore
Jermyn
Mary Hardware
Joseph Rudewick
Kelley
The
Commonwealth
Michael Kalamin
Abraham Berger
George Prokopovitch
P. Leonara
William Hogan
John Jay
Mike Coslosky
Michael
Bernard Davis
Peakenesles
Agaltet
Reasons for a new trial in Franz Berek case
Reasons for a new trial in the Commonwealth against Franz Berek were filed. Attorneys Colborn and Watson claim errors in admitting evidence including the revolver and cartridges and testimony by several witnesses. They argue misdirected charges and denial of admissible testimony related to insanity and related witnesses.
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the Commonwealth
Franz Berek
Frans Berek
Maurin Kerzic
Colborn and
Watson
Philip Williams
T. Bergen
Fred Marveurelfder
Llehueh
John Kerochina
Anthony Krang
Anton Burshnak
Kramer
Wiener
Mre. Kramer of
Hosenfelt
Injured Viewers Allocate Damages in Fourth District Sewer Case
Court heard amended report from viewers appointed to assess damage from Fourth district main sewer work at Pine Brook. City of Scranton ordered to pay damages totaling multiple amounts to residents including John Long 1200, M P Gilroy 100, Catharine DeLacey 150, Thomas Jones 250, Ann O Hara 200, John P Jones 150, Anthony Walsh 400, Jane Brennan 100, Anthony McHale 100, James Ruddy 150, M J Ruddy 10, Patrick Kuhaler 150, William Daweon 0. The report was signed by G M Watson P W Stokes and C By Gardner.
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Pine Brook
Nist
Scranton
John Long
M. PF. Gilroy
Catharine DeLacey
Thomas P. Jones
Ann O'Hara
John P. Jones
Anthony Walsh
Jane Brennan
Anthony McHale
James Ruddy
M. J. Ruddy Carate
Patrick Kuhaler
William Daweon
G. M. Watson
P. W. Stokes
C. By
Gardner
Patrick Sweeney Released From Eastern Penitentiary
Patrick Sweeney of Minooka is released after an eight year term. Clerk John H. Thomas received the document from Philadelphia officials confirming release. Sweeney and his brother Terry, who died in the penitentiary, had a criminal career from cow stealing to highway robbery in the southern county.
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Patrick Sweeney
Minooka
Cherry HI
John H. Thomas
Philadelphia
Sweeney
Terry
Oak Hi
Greenwood
Jermyn Proposes Vacating Milliner Near Hotel Site
John Jermyn again offered Mrs Leah Jones-Davis milliner to quit her tenancy at the adjoining building next to his new Hotel Jermyn property at Wyoming avenue and Spruce street. Court earlier ruled the lounge area belonged to the owner for two years, and Jermyn reportedly extended a handsome offer including basement rent in his building, while Mrs Davis remains silent amid hotel construction.
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John Jermyn
Leah Jones-Davis
Patrick Dean Released from Hillside Home Rests on Harmless Status
Judge Gunster discharged Patrick A. Dean from the Hillside Home infirmary after a two week confinement. Dr Evans testified the man is harmless and unlikely to benefit from further residence. The case began with a writ of habeas corpus and a hearing, with a decision to delay for a week. Dean, unmarried, 31, from Providence, was committed at his brother John Dean’s request as his mind deteriorated.
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Gunster
Providence
Puttick
Personnel Shifts in County Offices T: Various clerks and deputies to be replaced or retained in court house offices as new administration takes effect
Around January 7 a sweeping reorganization will replace several current office holders with successful November candidates. District Attorney Kelly will step down, John H. Jones will assume the DA suite, and James ONeill will seek the DA's office with John M. Harris succeeding him. Sheriff elect Clemons will replace John J. Fahey, with some deputies staying to aid transition. Prothonotary Pryor will remain three more years with assistants Kasson, Cummings, and Edwards. Clerk of the Court, Myron Kasson, and others will continue. Henry Koehler leaves register office, James Hopkins returns as deputy, and multiple county officials will retain or adjust deputies as vacancies are filled.
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Court House
Wal
Kelly
John H. Jones
James O'Neill
John M. Harris
Jones
District Attorney's Office
John J. Fahey
Frank H. Clemons
Mr. Pahey
Frank Ryan
Mr. Clemons
Lackwanna County
Paley
Fahey
J. D. Ferber
Academy of Music
BE. Robathan
John Phillips
West Side
Warren
C. J. Pryor
Myron Kasson
John &. Cummings
John Edwards
John H. Thomas
Thomas Jor
Daniele
Bill Bonn
Charles H. Schadt
Burglar Attempts Entry at Dunmore Residence
A burglar tried to force entry to B. M. Beven’s Dunmore home on Dudley street Monday night. Mrs. Dean heard a back porch noise, and a man was seen at the door. Mr. and Mrs. Regen returned and pursued but did not catch him.
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B. M. Beven
Dudley Street
Dunmore
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Globe
Norton’s
Weston Mill Co
3.&CO
Garney, Brown & Co
Mir’s
Herniana
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German Rupture Cure CO
Lim
Washington Avenue
Prati
McClintock
Ust
Mintyre
Simons
Wallmin
Nancy Shen
Simon
Samuel Ambrase
Jobo
Niccolo Williard
Belmont Street
Carbondale
Willard
Sves
Delaware and Hudson Company
John
Samuel
Robertson
Moosic
Patrick
Mes, Jones-Davis
Patrick Dean
Pratt's
Ladies’ Aid Society
Elm Park Church
Hood
Palmer “Cox
Tribune Business Office
Pratt's Book Store
Griffa
Wyoming Avenue
Pratt
Columbia Avenue
Arthur L’rothingham
Oxford, International
Baghter and Holman's Bibles
Pratt's Hook Store
Aluminum
Holiday Presents
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Mae
Chank
Spruce St
Hank
Neven
Der
Doyle’ Automatic Tnkstands
Han
Lackawanna Avenue
Black
Oxford
Millinery Department
Christa Presents
Christ
Hal
E.m.hetzel
Lacka. Ave
Santa Claus
Tlorey
Y. M
Franklin Ave
Franklin Avenue
Penn Clothing and Shoe House
Penn Avenue
Complete Outfitters
S. L. Gallen
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