CITY NOTES THE LAST DAY AND OTHER TOWN ITEMS
Local notices report last day of applications for liquor licenses. Miners at Cowl Brook and Delaware and Hudson paid wages. Rescue Mission hosts a service tonight led by George Mahy and YMCA workers. Funeral set for Mild Kramer Saturday at St Luke's Church with burial in Dinners Cemetery. Phoenix and Crestline fire crews fought a hay barn blaze near Cussick's, two hours of water use. Arbitration closes in Graves vs. Cox case. award forthcoming. Union services and Epworth Leagues hold tonight at Court Street church with refreshments. Julia Sheridan recovering enough to return home. Universalist Young People's group to meet at All Souls Church.
Today's Special Rubber Sale
Rubber sale event offers men women and children shoes and rubbers at quick clearance prices. Limited stock and special prices aim to surpass all prior shoe rubbers sales.
Suburban Electric Light Official Injured in Sleigh Accident
Garr, superintendent of the Suburban Electric Light company, was thrown from a cutter on Penn Avenue Wednesday when its horse bolted after snow clogged the road. He sustained injuries but remained conscious as the sleigh overturned in the slipstream. A meeting of colored voters is planned at the Keystone Republican club Bethel hall to appoint workers for Tuesday's election and discuss business. Speakers include Captain Moir and Alderman W. S. Millar.
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Garr
Suburban Electric Light Company
Penn
Carr Ching
Menting
Keystone Republican Club
Bethel Hall
Howard Place
Moir
W. 8
Murderers Will Hang In Susquehanna County Case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Philadelphia upheld the Susquehanna County verdicts finding Shew and Eagan guilty of first degree murder for killing Jackson Tepper, an elderly farmer in Hush. They fled to New York, were recaptured, and extradition denied. each was tried separately, found guilty, and sentenced to death. The high court affirmed the lower court’s ruling.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Shew and Magan
Smith
Susquehanna County
Shew
Eagan
Jackson Tepper
Hush
New York State
Montrose
State Line
Court action list shows varied rulings and motions
In argument court yesterday numerous cases were heard including rule to open judgment demurrers and motions for new trials. Judges denied and allowed various actions and substitutions with several extensions and adoptions debated among attorneys across multiple dockets.
Divorcees Granted Youterhiy in Court
Mary J Weiss and PB Welse Bowman Christman were legally separated after a court hearing. The Christmans wed in October and have two children aged 11 and 18. Weiss left for New York in 1885 and never supported his wife. Christman left her husband in 1904 and is now said to be living with a man in Wilkes-Barre.
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Youterhiy
Mary J. Weiss
Welse
Bowman
Hristman
Jennie Christman
Weiss
New York
Christmans
Court orders show cause on costs against Constable Davis
Court rules to show cause why costs assigned to Constable Bernard Davis in criminal cases against Lotthce Harding and Powell Stirgus should not be stricken. Harding and Stirgus were arrested and prosecuted by Davis for selling liquor without a license but Davis was absent at trial as he did not know to call the cases. Verdicts of not guilty were recorded and the costs were placed on the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Davis
Lotthce Harding
Powell Stirgus
Davis
Will Pay the Costs in Scranton Licensing Case
District Attorney John K. Jones moved to postpone the cases of Jacob Demuth Abe Weichel George Mirtz and Charles Mirtz in South Scranton. They were arrested on charge of acting without license after C W Traver of Wilkes-Barre reported the matter. Traver did not appear at the last term to prosecute. The DA expects Traver will not appear and asked the court to suspend prosecution until costs are paid.
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John KR. Jones
Yesteriay
Jacob Demuth
Abe Weichel
George Mirtz
Charles Mirta
South Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Traver
Wellon
Hawley Admitted to Bail After Highway Robbery Charge
William Trawley, held on a highway robbery charge pending since 1587, was admitted to bail by Judge H. Edwards. His sister Tea Bella Hawley provided security for $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trawley
H. Mr. Edwards
Teabella Hawley
Rooney Sues City Over Damages After Icy Fall
Edward Rooney of Carbondale files a lawsuit against Carbondale city to recover 32000 for injuries from a slip on an icy pavement. Attorney H C Potter filed the papers alleging city negligence caused the fall and broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rooney
Carbondale
H. C. Potter
Rooney
Unclear Names Reported From Scranton Area
Fragmentary OCR lists several names including George M Lindsay and David J Edwards connected to Scranton, with scattered initials and erratic text. No clear event, date, or context is identifiable from the readable portions.
Chief Hickey on fire protection in tall buildings discussed
Chief Hickey presented a negative view on the city’s ability to fight fires above the fifth story. He urged stand pipes on each floor, constant elevator service for hose delivery, water towers for large fires, roof water links, fire walls in old districts, a drying tower for hoses, and upgrades to noncombustive materials. He recommended replacing certain equipment and extending building ordinances, noting hazards in Franklin and General Mhin key enernes. The report was referred to the fire department committee for ordinance recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ieneral Mhinkey
Lees
Heel and Ladder
Tioehe
State of the hard coal trade and looming coal famine risk
The piece reports an unprecedented demand for hard coal, with prices rising and stocks depleted. It notes January shipments of anthracite far above last year, forecasts tighter supply due to winter weather and blocked mines, and warns that dealers must carry ample reserves to avoid shortages this season.
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Doertlion
Durhas
New York Daily
Tidewater
Akles
Brunkers
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Praised as Remedy
A New York salesman testifies Carlsbad Salt cures rheumatic gout and related stomach and liver complaints. The ad warns buyers to beware of imitations and notes the genuine import bears Eisner & Mendelsohn Co. signature on every bottle.
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L B. Backenheim
New York
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelsohn Co
Brooklyn magnate plans dynamite fish kill in Sullivan County pond
P H Flynn of Brooklyn has acquired land in Sullivan County and plans a summer home. He has obtained permission to dynamite a frozen lake to kill fish and stock it with trout, aiming to clear the water for his preserve. Dynamite will be placed in holes cut through the ice, with cartridges designed to eliminate aquatic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Flynn
Brooklyn
Finnerlings
Flynn
Fied Commission
Langstaff Kelly Contest Witnesses From Dunmore
A handful of Dunmore men testified in the Langstaff Kelly contest, showing they had a right to vote. The examined voters named are John Blanche, Frank T Swarts, Mark Connolly, Joseph Merall, Ralph Wintera, Thomas Hopkins, James Hopkins, and John H Koch.
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Dunmore
John Blanche
Frank T. Swarts
Mark Connolly
Joseph Merall
Ralph Wintera
Thomas 8. Hopkins
James Hopkins
John H. Koch
Pur meister piano concert at Hulbert's store
Rieytle hall hosts a concert next Friday May 17 by the famed pianist Pur meister with tickets available at Hulbert's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieytle Hall
Purmeister
Hulbert
Vaughn Died in Scranton February 1 at Home
In Scranton on February 1, Aire M Vaughn died at her home, 2 West Market Street. The obituary notice appears as a personal death announcement with family details to follow.
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Scranton
Aire
Vaughn
Trears
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For La Grippe
Thomas Whitfield & Co promote Chamberlains Cough Remedy for la grippe claiming prompt relief and help against pneumonia resistance. Matthews Drie wholesale agents, Lane's meals 4520 Spruce Street, and Dr Agnews Liver Pills advertised as cheaper alternatives amid bold claims.
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Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabashaw, Corner
Jackson Et
Chicago
Chamberlain
Matthews
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