Board of Health to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Board of Health will convene tonight in city hall rooms for a routine session. Alterations at Merron Kasson’s office include renovations that create a more comfortable presentation space. Perry Wents, formerly of Drifton Pa, buys I L Jermyn’s interest in the Jermyn and Duffy wholesale grocery firm. firm to operate as Wents and Duffy. F. W. Jermyn plans to depart for California for mining interests. Mr Wents is the new partner in the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Tealth
Hell
Perry Wents
Drifton, Pa
I. LL Jermyn
Jermyn& Duffy
Wents & Duffy
F. W. Jermyn
California
Wents
Clerical Relief Association Formed and Local Pay News
The city forms a Clerical Relief Association led by President Hey T. B. Coffey and officers from nearby towns. Pay days are announced for Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops and miners at Pyne Taylor Holden, with a pay car visiting Storr shaft. Newman Magazine Club discusses two papers and socializes. Edward Ferguson is injured after an alleged street assault near Olyphant. Community events include a chicken and waffle supper at St. Luke’s Parish and an annual Hebrew Tides dance with a large turnout, led by Mrs Wor Julien Wies, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Pyne, Taylor and Holden
Briehin
Courwen
Storr
Delaware and Hudson Company
Grassy Island
Peckville
Olyphart
Misie Hall
Lowretice
Eto
Eto Whe Dite: Mrs. Wor
Julien Wies
Parise Weieberger
Vreenberger
Secretaary
Sophie Warria
Alis
Rorke Weisberger
Pearl Watermaen
Reel Weisberger
Bar Association Meeting Sought Over Appointment Question
Yesterday James H. Torrey president of the Lackawanna Bar Association was asked to convene a meeting to decide on appointing a Sheriff for Dodge Chinmster Llanedi. The petition names several prominent members and requests a 1 o'clock Thursday gathering at the law library to determine whether the bar supports the appointment, with a telegram seeking delay until after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. ‘Torrey
The
Lackawanna Bar Association
James WH. ‘Torrey
Ter
Lackawanna County
Dodge Chinmster
Llanedi
Willard
Henry A. Kaa
Col
O'Morles
Col. Wooley
Lewis BH. Turter
Bhar ‘Association
Hievernor Stone
Blon. Willard
Superior Court
Alfred Hund
Supreme Court
W. H. Jessup
Susquehanna County Court
NEXT CARRIERS CONVENTION HEADS TO DETROIT
Detroit prepares for the eleventh annual National Letter Carriers Convention to be held next September. An executive committee organized to handle arrangements issued a circular to all branches. Canada’s Postmaster General William Mulock and staff are expected to participate, along with many Canadian carriers and carriers from within 50 miles of Detroit.
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Detroit
Covention
Mrches
Tocgl
William Mulack
Canada
Only One School Closed Amid Fumigation After Order
The report states the only public school closed is No. a4 on Glenstret, ordered shut last Friday by Health cy. Neer Allen. It is unlikely more buildings will be shut soon. about half the buildings in the eli have now been shut down and fumigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenstret
Cy. Neer Allen
Eli
Hermans Appointed by Armory Trustees
Harry T. Permane is appointed by the armory board to succeed Seene Watkins as site supervisor. The appointment does not confer the inspector of rifle practice role, which will be filled later by Colonel Watres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Permane
Aurmorer
Board of Armory Trustees
Seene Watkins
Watres
Local Notices and Deaths Chronicle
Death notices run for W Davies of Capouse avenue aged 68 funeral to be announced. Mrs Ford of 7 North Everett avenue Beranton died February 5 funeral Thursday at 1 at Patrick s church with interment Cathedral cemetery. Timothy Mullin of 14 Orchard Street Scranton died February 6 funeral to be announced later. Mary Sutcliffe aged 5 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sutcliffe of 4 Cayuga street died February 6 funeral Thursday noon from residence with interment at Avocu.
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Mary Sutcliffe
William Sutcliffe
Cayuga Street
Avocu
Dastardly Crime Goes Unpunished In Archbald Case
William Hunt lies dying at Carbondale Hospital after a run away accident in Archbald. Police accuse Michael Kearney and John Mackey of robbery and assault, but Hunt cannot testify, leading to postponement of any verdict as his fate nears. District Attorney Jones warns of likely acquittal without Hunt’s testimony.
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William Hunt
Archbald
Carbondale Hospital
Michael Kearney
John Mackey
Cannet
Jones
Edwards
Hunt
Plaes
Taln
Archlatd
Carbondale
Archlald
Wolock Ot
Forest City
Kearney
Mackey
Dancer
Vin Mariani Praise Turns To Courtroom Fragments
The article recounts varied court cases including assaults, larceny, and a will dispute, naming defendants such as Anthony Ruddy, John Goska, and Mary Gaughan. It notes verdicts of not guilty, fines, and a large will statement dated March 5 1896, with references to local businesses and a cigar ad ending the piece.
Two Opposing Judgments From Judge Edwards
Judge M Edwards issued two opinions on cases with little public interest. One dissolves a preliminary injunction against walling the Lackawanna River bank at Capes. The other rules against Capey Kelly Brewing in a dispute with Mary Polmunds and Niagara Fire Insurance. Mills wins 1204 insurance money from a policy on Mary Edmunds property due to a waiver of a mortgages clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. M. Edwards
George W. Fhon
Pop. Carter
Lackawanna River
Capes
Capey-Kelly Brewing Company
Mary Polmunds
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
B. J Mills
Cavey
Will of Judge FLW Gunster Granted Letters Testamentary
The will of the late Judge FLW Gunster was probated yesterday with letters testamentary granted to his widow Mrs Margaret Gunster as sole heir and executrix and guardian of the children. The document dated March 6, 19 is short and follows closely the judge's handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Gunster
Ferantoy
Witnees
Gunster
Margaret Gunster
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Yoming Avenue
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Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
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C. Ss. Snyder
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Court House
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Postoffice
Alterman
Merron Kasson
Dennis Lilly
South Washington Avenue
Walsh
Peoner
Bocaud
St. Peter's
O'Harm
Caimpbetl
Jurmyn Bulliine
Lackawanna Avenue
Cueh
LAM Ph
John L. Wents
Beranton Diocree
Yesterminy
Chintia
Hey. T. BF. Coffey
Carboondale
P. J. McMonna
Green Ridge
Peter Christ
Booth Scranton
iHter
J. Melley
Scranton
Newman Magazine Club
Hirhts
Holleton
Ferguson
Edward Ferguson
Nils
Peekville
Lackawanne Hospital
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St. Juke
St. Margaret's Suild
Peleaman
Oncom
Law Library
H. T. Hermans
Jermyn
Liam Smith
David Fuhrman
Jude
Frank Lamoureux
Dete
Emul
Delaweere and Hudson
Ardeles
Crippen
Wim
Michaelaine
Patrick Casey
Philippine
Michael Objtuhun
Joseph Simon
McClure
Charles Y Powell
Seranwa
A. H. Coons
Sid
Edward Crane
Vin Mariani
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Thoreau
Ife
Drugg Ists
Anthony Ruddy
Costa
Coste
Cass
Waylus Hidrick
John Goska
P. J. McNamara
Patrick Gibbons
Michael McDonough
Saville
North Main Avenue
Joseph Witkowas
Joseph Maleheselak
Mary Gaughan
Mary Ann Kenny
Gaughans
John Golke
David Youngman
Joseph Sebotesky
Michael Smith
McChire
Mary Savage
James Durkin
Thomas Kilpatrick
Clarence Humiston
Benjamin Mendelssohn
Andrew Kovich
Anthony Ruane
Anthony Barrett
Ruane
Michael Duffy
Stanley
Allen Vanhosky
Michael Meilink
John Zench
Winton
Barbara Pesarchle
Zeach
EK. N. Witlird
A. A. Knapp
Fred W. Gunster
Beal
Beecham
Lane's
Wyoming Ave
Will of
Judge Gunster
Les See
Tur
Hanowaue Srom
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Franklin Ave
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
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DRS. Sapp & McGraw
Millar & Peck
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
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