CITY NOTES AND LOCAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
City notes report revenue stamps and rumor of a canal project tied to a Woll Wyel event. Alumni reunion plans from the State Normal at Stroudsburg, with a banquet at Heweyminasiom Building. Primary Teacher meeting and Lenten readings announced by local churches. Former resident John Thaset killed in Columbus. Stray horse found by police near Ne dene. Firemen report progress. Providence offers free services for one afternoon and night. finance committee to meet at Scranton House.
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State Normal
Meet Stroudsburg
John Thaset
Thin City
Columbus
Scranton
Vingineer Company
Mr. Basset
Spain
Wilmington
Nigut
HommMon
Chagmhor
So- Niehing
Citi
Hand of
Providence
Finance Committee
Scranton House
Mr Wolgate's Real Estate Ad Sparks Pocono Property Push
Real estate listing by Mr Wolgate promotes Pocono area properties with promises of clear titles and smoke free surroundings. The ad emphasizes quick closings and competitive pricing to attract buyers seeking getaway homes in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr . Wolgate
Referee Report in Old Church Dean Case Set Aside
Judge Archbald set aside the referee Milo J. Wilsons reports in a long running business dispute between Isaac Dean and Joseph and Charles Church. The mortgage and judgment totaling about 7000 remain unsettled since filings from 1870s through 1895. A new trial is ordered to resolve the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Church
Isaac Dean
Mile J. Wilson
Ed. W. Archbald
F. Livy
A. Dpd
Pean
Truster
Charles J. Church
Westin
Ivane Dean
Dean
Milo J. Wileenne
Archabld
Ballot Count Challenge Affects Madison Township Race
A petition filed by Attorney M J Martin seeks recount of Madison township school director ballots after votes for John McAndrew and Samuel Hopibaker were both listed as four. Judge Gunster refused to hear the petition. it is on file with Clerk Daniels and to be noted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilaefty
Carbondale
Tursday
Heturns
M. J. Martin
Madion Township
John McAndrew
Samuel Hopibaker
Martin
Gunster
Daniels
Damages Sought in NY Ontario and Western Wreck Case
Samuel Welss and Lewis Weisberger sue the New York Ontario and Western railroad company for damages from a December 28 wreck at the Peckville crossing. Welss seeks 1000 dollars for four horses and wagon loss. Weisberger seeks 10000 dollars for injuries including a broken leg.
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New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Samuel Welss
Lewis Weisberger
Pockville
Ward
Horn
Peckville
New York,Ontario and Western Road
Lewis Weieberger
Weisberger
Drumhees
Doore
Plaintiffs sue over forced eviction in Dunmore case
The statement of Jacob Butterman Kate Tut terman and Fred Mole against John Bortree and F A Clemons was filed with the Prothonotary Copeland. Damages of 0 are claimed. The plaintiffs allege they were in peaceable possession of run property in Dunmore on March 15 1898 when the defendants evicted them and have since remained in possession. Hartree claims ownership and Clemons then sheriff placed him in possession under authority of a warrant placed in his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Butterman
Kate Tutterman
Fred Mole
John 8. Bortree
F. A. Clemons
Copeland
Maurch
Dunmore
Hhartree
Clemons
Plaintiffs sue for ejectment over Spring Street land
Elizabeth Reese and attorneys Vosburg Dawson filed an ejectment action against Ethiinda Davie for two Spring street lots in Providence. The complaint asserts ownership and unlawful possession, alleging an unlawful sale by the heirs of collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Reese
Vosburg & Dawson
Ethiinda Davie
Spring Street
Providenow
Arch Bald Borough Appeals Ruling Over Injured Johnson
The borough of Arch Bald appeals to the Supreme Court from a verdict awarding James W. Johnson 1250 for injuries caused by a defective sidewalk. Johnson, a Black man, claimed the condition caused his harm after a Common Pleas Court trial last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Archbald
James W. Johnson
Common Pleas Court
Johnson
Yesterday's Marriage Licenses Listed
Francis Smith of Carbondala and Mary Elizabeth Jones of Barbertown appear in yesterday's marriage licenses. Fannie Hollander of Barbertown is also listed with an accompanying license entry.
Married man arrested for alleged assault on 6-year-old girl
John Woodbridge 20 residing at 1 South Lincoln avenue was arrested on a warrant by John Sheridan of Sadie place for allegedly abusing Sheridan's six year old daughter. Woodbridge was taken to the police station and committed to jail after waiving statement. The child was attended by Dr. M J Williams and may be hospitalized. Woodbridge is a machinist at Dickinson Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodbridge
Lincoln Avenue
John Sheridan
Sadie Place
Woodbridge
Sheridan
John
Williama
Thomas Jones
John Thomas
Poliee
Woolbridge
M. J. Williams
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Two Officers Must Go in City Lead War Returns
Sergeant Lonn Bt Day reports discharge and readiness for duty on March 1. Mayor Baller says his position will reopen. Patrolman John McColligan is appointed as Day’s replacement, initially as a substitute. Council minutes show Day and Chief Rol Ring expected to return when their unit comes home. Patrolman Collins will retire on regiment return, with similar appointment conditions. If more officers are approved, McColligan and Collinge are likely first considered.
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Lonn Bt
Baller
Counel
Pelice Roliiing
Day
Collins
Robling
McColligan
Councila
McCollican
Collinge
Iron Age notes on Lackawanna dividends and coal lands sale
The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co declares a dividend per share and invites bids on $1,200,000 of bonds. Proceeds from selling Scranton coal lands will remain in treasury. Surface rights reserved, only coal sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Scranton
Seranton
Refund Guarantee for Cough Remedy Promoted in Scranton
The undersigned pledge to refund money on a cough remedy if it fails to cure your cold. The guarantee covers the purchase of Greenies Warranted Byrup of Tur and promises full repayment. Signed by J. G. Eager and others in Scranton Pennsylvania.
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J. G
Eager
Juba PB
Donahue Scranton
Pearsall Resigns From Scranton Y M C A Railroad Work
Pearsall, secretary of the Railroad Department of the Y M C A, resigns effective March 1 to return to the New York Central system as assistant secretary of railroad work. After six years boosting Y M C A efforts among Scranton railroad men, he departs urged by colleagues to continue the vital work in New York. W W Adair of Clifton Forge, Va., has received an unanimous call as Pearsall’s successor, with strong local support for a seamless transition.
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PW. Pearsall
Young Men's Christian Association
New York City
New York
Remai
Scranton
W. W. Adair
Clifton Forge
Virginia
Pearsall
Adair
Big Day’s Work in Dunmore Voter Examination
A large batch of Dunmore voters appeared yesterday in the Langstaff Kelly election contest. Names on the stand included Frank Weingar Richard Webber William Dunbar FE PF Puller and many others, with Thomas Gerrity of Gibson Street called in rebuttal. Yesterday marked one of the contest’s biggest days of testimony.
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Dunmore
Langstaff Kelly
Frank Weingar
Richard Webber
William Dunbar
FE. PF. Puller
George W. Shiels
M. M. Bennett
Randolph Stiffen
Joseph A. Thicket
R. Dexter
J. W. Howarth
Joseph P. Medway
Thomas Harber
John C. Bchienz
J. C. Korton
James F. Thompson
James M. Thompson
Alex KR. McKay
Frank Medway
George Mitteer
E. 8
Bennett
John 8
Luce
Christ Schlotenbuck
B. F., Chamberlin
Sidney Matthews
J. B. Knight
Stephen Richards
Frank ©. Ward
John Perks
John I. Hobday
August King
A. F E. Thewn
John Youngs
W. H. Huber
Samuel Cole
G. W. Jones
F. BE. Ebhreood
W. C. Swingle
Joseph Pembridge
William E. Saft
Alexander Wagner
G. L. Weaver
David Millar
Henry Votts
George T. Schrank
Potter
Doings in Police Court
Cyclone Kate Boylan Will’em Tighe Timothy Cronin and Ferdinand Burgi and Mamie Depew were sent to county jail for thirty days in default of six dollar fines. The first three were arrested early after street revelry and a gathering near the Dickson works on Vine street. They retreated to a vacant plot to drink whiskey while Burgi’s offense was drunkenness.
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Kate’ Boylan
Will'em Tighe
Timothy Cronin
Ferdinand Burgi
Mamie Depew
Dickson Works
Vine Street
Boylan
Burgl
Drunken lodger jailed after week of nightly stays
Derk Sergeant Reese G. Jones warned a wandering lodger to stop returning to the Center Street station area or face confinement. The man, a noted wood carver, finally spent a night in a county jail after repeated trespasses and drunken episodes. A Clyde glass-blower, James Cochrane, paid $5 for assaulting Charles Lewin, a clothing store puller-in, after Lewin insulted him. Edward Kilian, a barber’s apprentice, was released on $500 bond after being arrested for stealing a wallet from a customer.
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Center Street
Derk
Reese G. Jones
Depew
Stroudsburg
James Cochrane
Clyde
N. Y
Charles Lewin
Lackawinna Avenire
Lewin
Cochrane
Edward Kilian
German velvet factory owners visit Scranton Board of Trade
Carl Van Der Upwich and Friederich Relfenstuhe proprietors of a German velvet firm, with Frederick Victor and Achelis agents, met Secretary Atherton at the Scranton Board of Trade to discuss relocation to the United States. They show strong interest after two weeks in the U S and plan to respond soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Atherton
Board of Trade
Germany
United States
Carl van der Upwich
Friederich Relfenstuhe
Frederick, Victor & Achelis
Lombard Street
New York
Board of Trade Rooms
Beranton
DIED Coddington Pollock Sharp and Weber Notices
Obituary notices from Scranton report J J Coddington of Delaware Lackawanna and Western dies at home with funeral tomorrow at 2 30 PM in Wilkes Barre. Susan J Pollock dies in Scranton at 41 with private funeral at Spruce Street address. Ann Sharp mother of Mrs Gibbs and widow of Monty Sharp of New York dies. funeral Monday at 1 30 PM from Dr Gibbs residence. August Weber dies at home in West Scranton aged 49 with funeral announced later.
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Okwl
Wilkes Barpe
Mary Obiel
Bouth Washington
St. Mary's Hanover Cemetery
Priday
Ann Sharp
J. H. Gibbs
Monty
Horse and sewing outfit stolen in city theft
Dever of 526 Lackawanna avenue reports the theft Thursday evening of a horse valued at 200 dollars, a wagon and a sewing machine from the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Gibson Street. He left the equipment briefly while making a call and found it missing on returning. A reward is offered as searches continue.
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HL. Dever
Lackawanna Avenue
Bargain Cutlery Sale Promises Quality at Low Prices
A persuasive sales pitch offers carving sets, dinner knives, forks, and dessert knives from an old manufacturer closing out lines. It touts triple plated and ivory handle options at deep discounts, urging buyers to inspect bar guns and convert knowledge into money.
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Architects
J. L. Connell
Connell Buildings
Park Place
Court Street
Traders Real Estate
Traders Bank
Chas, Schlager
H. B. Ware
Williais
Opp
Moyemee
Wililew Cobb
Binderson Bvernwe
Ieee
Liederkinatas
Dentrine Aachete
Pelee
Wil
Church Hall
Bheag
Michanel Mettdley
Avolock
Mre
Louehnes
South Washington
Econtic
Mit
Clare of
Hampton
Shafer
Will
Waning Avenue
Ne Real
Smith
Oakford Court
Agin
Dean Church Case
Sghank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Sean
Vax Ita
Priest Din
Thire Din
Secund
Sinetevnih
Twentieth Ward
Bem
T&s
Mears
Abs
Albert A. Harris
Eliza Jane Price
Becaue
Elmira, N.Y
The
New York Central
Lane's
Epruce Street
Coddington
Great Head
Pel
J. J. Coddington
Muneral Tor
Pollock
Tn Scranten
Fei
Susan J. Pollock
Riterince
Spruce
Jefferson Avenue
Gibson Street
M. H. Holgate
China
Millar & Peck
Hemenber
Wyoming Avenue
Conrad, Lae
Kawana Aya
HUT Pleasant Coal
Pfice
Commonwealth Building
Mina
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Tribune
Laader
Wyoming Ave
Price
Adler
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