Chaotic City Notes Spark Confusing Local Updates
A jumble of names places and events outlines a city meeting at Excelsior Fools club to discuss economy furniture store on Wyomilitg avenue. It notes funeral services at St Luke's church and various residents, meetings, fire incident, and a list of residents and speakers with scattered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Luke
Kuat Bid Mitselon
Breacott
Washington
Excelsior Fools Club
Wyomilitg Avenue
Friends of the
J. F. Evertart
Renal
Frankil Vvenue
Bt. Luke's Church
Henry Armbrust
Joh Aberast
Mondrick
Clottk's Summit
Armbrit
Shultz On The Warpath In Family Disturbance
William Shultz 24 was involved in a violent disturbance at his parents home on Kim Street early yesterday. Police and deputies were summoned after his father failed to subdue him. the interior was strewn and the mother bore bruises. The case was heard in pokes court with the father as complainant and Mayor Bailey imposing a twenty day penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimetree
Wiliam
Rink
Pitrolmer Barter
Lehmidt
Juries Return Verdicts in Scranton Traction Cases
Mrs Susan Keator wins 670.88 against Scranton Traction with jury finding negligence caused her injuries from a trolley pole accident. Catherine Sweeney sues Traction for damages after being struck by a streetcar near Henglers bakery, contending motorman failed to stop. Defense cites contributory negligence and disputed passenger status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Kouter
Scranton Traction Company
Jude McPherson
Joseup & Jessup
Kentor
Havidaia Wis
McPherson
Catherine Sweeney
Treetton Company
W. H. McArnis
Wilkes-Marte
T BP
Hengler
Ble
Kweeney
Tony
Sweeney
Scranton Men Sail for Health Trip to Hot Springs
A party of Scranton notables led by Charles and Philip Robinson travels by rail to New York and Hoboken then by train to Hot Springs Arkansas. Ex senator Charles E B Stadler Albert Bing H G Clausen join the group for a six week health and leisure journey with a special buffet car provided by James Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Charles Robinson
Philip Robinson
Ludwig Wehlau
F. Miller
John Benoit
George F. Mitchell
Victor Koch
Peter Zeigler
Frank Thonpson
Erol] Weichel
Frank Dwyer
Victor Wenzel
M. H. Dale
C. E Weeman
KR. T. Gould
John Thomas
Carbondale
Rithes
James Timmons
Ita
St. Louie
Mizewuri Pacific Road
Hod
Lackawanna
Boxing Card Promises Twenty-Round Clash at Music Hall
Jack Skelly bills Bobby Doble of Minneapolis versus Bob Kane of San Francisco for a 20 round lightweight title fight at 199 pounds next Wednesday night in Music Hall. Kane, unbeaten Pacific coast lightweight champion, arrives with trainer to assess condition before the bout. a six-round preliminary features Roddy Connolly and Jack Livingston at catch weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Skelly
American Sporting Club
Bobby Doble
Minneapolis
Bob Kane
San Francisco
Pacife
Music Hall
Kane
Collns
Long Tsland City
Long Island City
Scranton
Pacific Coast
California Athletic Club
Hen O'Brien
Australia
Billy” Smith
Carson City
Young Corbett
Billy Staffern
Troy
Roddy Connolly
Philadelphia
Jim Judge
Jack Livingston
Pittston
Montgomery Horse Case Dragged Before Alderman
The case against H. W. Montgomery, an insurance agent, for cruelty to animals, was continued before Alderman Howe yesterday. The alderman reserved a decision, to be announced today, as Constable Cole of the Seventeenth Ward and Scranton Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals handles the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Montgomery
Howe
Weas
Constable Cole
Scranton Society For the Prevention of Cru
Horse left in cold weather dispute at Bypruce Street
Prosecutor argued Montgomery left his horse hitched on Bypruce street for hours. Defense claimed weather near freezing but horse not cold and blanket adequate. Patrolman Duggan moved the animal to Geutt's stables as testimony split on lawfulness of the restraint. Alderman Howe sought clearer legal guidance before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliy
Montgomery
Bypruce Street
Duggan
Geutt
Howe
Sacred Concert At College Hall This Sunday Evening
The cathedral choir directed by W. P. Schilling will perform a sacred concert in College Hall Sunday evening. Featured singers include Edith Du Bois Victoria Gruener Gustav Reppert John Brunner Otto Stoeckel Alb in Korn and Bauer's orchestra. The program spans two parts with motets, operatic arias, and a Mozart Requiem chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hall
W. P. Schilling
Edith du Boits
Victoria Gruener
Gustav Reppert
John Brunner
Otto Stoeckel
Albin Korn
Bauer
Gustav Repgnet
Jakeph Miller
John Trinner
Otto Stael
Peter Srvder
Becker
Behrelber
Schmidt
Ll. Maberstroh
Bolo
Thoras
P. Murphy
Quartetto
Vent Creator
Lambillotte
Mamio Burke
Josephine Pofter
Joseph Murphy
Peter Snyder
Sophio Bole
Bach-Genunod
Florence M. Schilling
Quartette
Monsevil I. Lavelle
Laura Hufier
Joseph Miller
Diet
Anniversary reception honors Hendiges couple
Rev and Mrs Philip Hendiges former pastor of Adams Avenue German Methodist Episcopal church were honored with a Tuesday evening reception by church members and friends for twenty five years of marriage. Speeches in German followed by refreshments. a silver tea service was presented by the congregation as thanks for Mr Hendiges services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hendiges
Adams Avenue
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Trev
Hendiges
Bubeck
South Side
Court House News Notes
Court actions include vacating judgment in the Mary Conroy estate case and responses in Jer manyn versus the school board. A $1000 bond freed three men tied to Pencil Pedder Cafferty’s death. Viewers appointed on land taken by Oak TMA and Aposle Railroad. Administrations granted for Kiger and McAndrew estates. Harriet Nichola’s will admitted to probate. Anna Connell named testamentary in Scranton affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Campbell
Thomas Conroy
Mary Conroy
Joseph Jermanyn
John Merann
Mike Lemshok
Gustave Portier
Anna Connell
Mary McAndrew
Scranton
Great Bath for 50 Cents by Purcell Introduced
At the request of many who cannot afford a lime bath, Mr M J Purcell offers a Russian or steam bath with steam room use and a soap wash for 50 cents. The system, already popular in New York, is touted as helpful for cold in the head catarrh bronchial trouble and asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Purcell
New York
AM. J. Purcell
Dr Agnew’s Ointment Promises Quick Cure For Piles
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Agnew’s Ointment cures piles itching bleeding and blind piles with one application and claims relief in three to six nights. It also says the remedy heals all skin diseases for young and old and is sold by Matthews Gros and Woe Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Gros
Borough Pole Tax Case Against Postal Telegraph Goes to Court
The Borough of Taylor seeks to charge the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company a $1 per pole inspection fee under police power for poles and wires within the borough. Arguments centered on whether such charges constitute a tax or compensation for street obstruction and inspection, with references to prior Pennsylvania cases and the 1851 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
J. M. Harris
Watson & Zimmerman
J. H. Burne
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
North
Omnpton
Millerstown
Bell
Pa. St
Am Telegraph Company
Zimmerman
Harris
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Municipal Corporation
Cases Heard in State Courts and Civil Proceedings
United States cases and various district cases were cited to support points. The Fellows vs Cornelius and J Stanley Smith suit closed before Judge Purdy with Torrey for the plaintiff and Cornelius Smith for the defense, who invoked the right to self represent. Regular business proceeded before Judges Archbald Gunster and Edwards, with none of the cases, except one lengthy report, deemed unusually interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joseph Fellows
Cornelius
J. Stanley Smith
Purdy
Sxperior
Torrey
Cornelius Smith
Archbald, Gunster
Edwards
Neighbors in court in Priceburg quarrel heard
Charles Staunton testified he was beaten by William Cotmen and that the Elbys aided the assault. The court held Cotmen under 200 dollars and the Elbys under 200 dollars bail each to answer at court. Staunton was arraigned by a justice of the peace before being sent to higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Howe
Charles Staunton
Mra
William Elby
William Cotmen
Priceburg
Stanton
Cotmen
Elbys
Olyphant Justice of the Peace
Save Your Eyes on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
Travelers are advised that trains on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offer excellent lighting with Pintech gas on day coaches and electric lighting on limited trains powered by a 30 horsepower Westinghouse engine. The line also boasts a remarkably smooth road bed reducing jolts for westbound travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Pintech
Westinghouse
Lakeshore
Ita
Lake Shore
Divorce Petitions Filed For Mary Benjamin and Josie Wilson
Mary Benjamin by her next friend D Pesanti sues William Benjamin of Taylor avenue for divorce on grounds of cruelty. Married March 15 1882 and separated Feb 15 1898. Walter H Wilson of Main Street Carbondale seeks divorce from Josie Wilson, alleging desertion July 18 1895 after five years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Benjamin
D. Pesanti
William Benjamin
Taylor Avenue
Vosburgh & Dawson
Walter H. Wilson
Main Straet
Carbondale
Louis Gramer
Josie Wilson
China and Glassware Price Reductions in Sale
Covered butterdish French china with gold and color decorations value 24c while they last Olive dishes French decorated about 4 inch square 16c now China spoon holder good size decorated value 19c now Berry dishes six inch newest designs ground bottoms worth more but 100 Syrup drips nickel plated spring top 19c now Custard bowl strawberry design pressed glass heavy gold decoration 2.00 now 1.24 Toilet set six pieces print decoration in three colors worth 1.75 now 1.39 Decorated pitchers broken toilet sets worth 1.00 odd lot must go 49c Covered vegetable dishes double gold band decorations worth 50c now 24 0 coe
Great musicians praise Kimballs for performance pianos
Musicians earning 1000 to 2000 dollars per show attest to Kimball pianos personal appeal. Lillian Nordica and Jean De Reszke endorse Kimball plano use and purchase. John Philip Sousa lauds its quality. Walnut mahogany and oak cases for sale from 250 to 200 with easy terms and free lessons. George H. Ives Wilkes Barre agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Nordica
Jean de Reszke
John Philip Souse
George H. Ives
Weat Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
W. 3. Foote
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Saultz
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Traction Company
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MR. Montgomery
College Mall
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Glora
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Schilling
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James Folon
Athedral
Part
Mpeasant
Court House News Notes
Castoria
Postal Telegraph Company
Megal
Fellows-Smith Cave
Mr. Harris
Supreme Court
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Lackawanna Ave
Beecham
Millard Peck
Wyoming
Gem Cafe
Washington Avenue
W. A. Beemer & Son
Boup
Baby Bazaar
Spruce
Grover Graham
Matthews Ros
Droggiett
Lacha Wanna Avenue
Coe
J. MH. Ladwig
Prop
M Kimball Piano
Walnut
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George I. Ives
West Market Street
Wilkes Barre
W. 5. Foote
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