Judge Newcomb on the Bench Opens Court in Scranton Era
With the new court year Judge EB Newcomb takes the bench as county officials shuffle roles. Judge Edwards and Judge Kelly share duties as the grand jury and equity court hear matters while Dr. Longstreet is named jail physician. The commissioners reorganize and fix prisoner feed compensation amid disputes over proper legal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Edwards
Kelly
EB. C. Newcomb
B. A. Jones
J. B Sultry
M. D
M. P Mitchell
Judge Newcomb
Judge Edwards
Williams
Newcomb
Fiedindee Kelly
Equity Court
Jude Edwards
Cham
Inc Junction
Co. P.O Mailey
Olyphant
O'Brien & Martin
Lackawannik County
Luverne County
Luzerne County
Schadt
Court of Quarter Sessions
Hie
Supreme Court
Equity Court Hears Schimpff vs Dime Bank Case
Judge Kelly presides as Emilia A Schimpff sues the Dime Bank with M J Stone B Price representing the plaintiff and C Comegys W W Lathrope for the defendants. Other trials include Jennie Dean v Franklin Howell John Walsh v City of Carbondale and more with several continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Equity Court
Emilia A. Schimpff
Dime Bank
M. J. Stone
B. Price
C. Comegys
W. W. Lathrope
Jennie Dean
Franklin Howell
John &. Walsh
City of
Carbondale
Robinson
J. M. Kemmerer
Elizabeth Avery
Henry Carter
Michael Lyden
Patrick Philbin
Thomas Leyshon
Thomas H. Phillips
Edward O'Malley
James Crosby
Maury Lydon
Anthony Lydon
Constables fail to name violators in speakeasy report
The constables' returns did not disclose serious violators and only two alleged speakeasies were reported by Con-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Local residents named in alleged offenses
Stable Joseph Gardner of the Nineteenth Ward identifies two alleged offenders: Matthew Paff at Flim Street and Meadow Avenue corner and Tom Gilbor residing at 802 Crown Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gardner
Matthew Paff
Flim Street
Meadow Avenue
Tom Gilbor
Crown Avenue
Nolan Bros suit against Reynolds heard by three arbitrators
The Nolan Bros plumbers suit against Annette Reynolds for plumbing work was heard yesterday before Arbitrators J. M. Corbett, Robert J. Murray and PD. K. Plekes. The defense claimed non completion of the job and denial of access to the house when attempts to finish were made. D B Replogle appeared for the plaintiffs with Alfred Balentine for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Bros
Annette Reynolds
J. M. Corbett
Robert J. Murray
PD. K. Plekes
D. B. Replogle
Alfrence Balentine
Judge Kelly Names Grand Jury Foreman After Riot Cases
Judge Kelly charged the grand jury yesterday morning and went out with Ward B. Parker of South Ablington as foreman. The panel considered nine cases arising from street car riots on Lafayette and Luzerne streets.
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Kelly
Ward B. Parker
South Abligton
Lafayette
Luzerne
Morris Reappointed Auditor for Scranton Poor District
Court yesterday re appointed John Morris as auditor for a three year term to succeed himself in the Scranton Poor district. He was serving out the unexpired term of John Proud. Other auditors are P Wy Costello of Dunmore and Walter B Christmas of Providence.
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P. Longstreet
Sultry
Dr. Longstreet
A. J. Klefer
Willam
John
P. W. Costello
Aire
Judes Edwards
Kelly
Edwardes
Lackawanna
Charles Westen
Tristee
Kate Williame
Clty
Scranton
John Hotehke
Bie
Weil Hotehke
Hye
Commonwealth Cagachiser Chirtes Martell
Vasbord
John Morris
John Proud
P. Wy, Costello
Dunmore
Walter B. Christmas
Providence
Unclear local notice fragment with scattered names
Fragmentary OCR text lists many unreadable names and place fragments such as Martell Ratharinag Weinahowskii and Manfield Hardoner, with scattered streets including Cameron Avenue and Minooka, offering no coherent event or action. The passage resembles a damaged public or notice listing lacking dates or clear context.
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Dames Devroold
South View Live Avenue
Alice Giant S.s
Cameron Avenue
Jaco Gorliehl
PACT
Martell Ratharinag Weinahowskii
Cceeereesees
Manfield Hardoner Picihil
Ceecee Percees
Eee
Pilowburg
Maridalla Romanowski
Peleeliing Tomopl
Menookm
Auna
Youtguling
Ayuilpargula
Aasfala
Egal Minooka Avilun Hh
Court actions and divorces trigger petitions in local court
Yesterday’s court actions include Frank Zalewski named to a Third War of Mickson stable, Rees Davis resigning, Stark seeking relief from a $3400 loan, and Thomas Wy Stark from Sib monthly payment. Divorce petitions cite cruelty by James W. Lavelle and Thomas Bates. Agnes Hallock Harn seeks divorce from Bates. Donahoe presents, Fitzsimons and Oakford represent parties. Beruind Meroe seeks county reward for capture of Fred Snyder. Michael Strine’s petition grants. William Murdock named as the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zalewski
Mickson
Rees Davis
Heeioh
Stark
Bere
Thomas Wy Stark
Bik
Thomas
Wiacide Westerliary
Anna Lavelle
James W. Lavelle
Agnes Hallock Harn
Thomas Bates
Fitzsimons
J. W. Oakford
Donahoe
Beriuind Meroe
South Ablnngton
Industrial Jottings Board Make-up for Today and Schedules
The excerpt lists the D. L. & W. board for today with multiple crews and times across departments. It names individuals such as Larimer, McLane, Fitzgerald, Thomas, Stevens, Rogers, Doherty, Gilligan, Finnerty, and many others, detailing shift lines, locomotive and passenger engine assignments, and associated start times from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. with references to Young Men's Christian Association reports and examinations.
Clerical Move Rumored at Lackawanna Railroad
Rumor cites George Poprechict, clerk to General Superintendent Clarke, as likely appointment as assistant general superintendent. Similar posts have been created in the general passenger and general freight agent offices as heaters are installed in the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Poprechict
By Clarke
Lackawanna Railroad
Nerve Pills Promote Health in Cold Weather
Scranton readers report relief from back and kidney soreness through Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills sold at Matthews Bros. drug store. Testimonials claim improved secretion, renewed vigor, and steady blood health. Other users praise headache relief and reduced nervousness after using the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alberts
Birch Filfeet
Scranton
A.W. Chase
Matthews Bros
Ium
Lickawanna Avenue
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Med. Co
Washington St
Buffalo
N. Y
T J. H. Burr
Towanda
A. W. Chase
Thomas Bumimers
Jackson Street
Matthews Bros. Drug Store
Lackawanna Avebus
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertises Relief After 20 Years
A sustained advert claims a woman from Alma West Virginia suffered 20 years from itching, blind and bleeding piles. The first use of Pyramid Pile Cure provided relief and a portion of a 50 cent box cured her. Sold by druggists with a free little book titled Piles, Catisee and Cure from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Michigan.
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al, Hiusing
Alma
W. Va
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Local Rail Shops Form Car Repair Exchange
Railroad shops including the Delaware Lackawanna and Western with ambulances for injured workers embrace a new innovation using brick fuel heaters. Foremen from Lackawanna and other lines plan an organization akin to the Master Car Builders Association to share car repair and mill building ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Lackawanna
Master Car Builders Association
On the Suwanee River opens at Lyceum amid crowd
The Niles Band presents On the Suwanee River at the Lyceum with Southern settings and a strong cast led by Eva Mie Haynes as Dora Clayton. Aunt Lindy and other acts receive praise as the company delivers two acts plus special scenery. Tonight and tomorrow feature the play and more from the Kit ties of Toronto with a parade by the band arriving this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwanee
Ile Acide
Colon Clayton
Caleb Crock
Lauisanne Dora Clayton
Colne Clayton
Frank Clayton
Lindy
Stella Mayhew
Dora Chiyton
Eva Mie Haynes
Myre
Hawk
Atkinson
Kate Weston Clary
Roids
Fred Truesdale
Jacl Torrence
Allan UW. Bailey
Siwwanee
Biwanee
Toronto
Lyceum
Delaware and Efidson
Entvy
Donald MacCormick
Reitieh
Micra
Eugene Lockhart
Svearohl de Danere
Dynee
Wighland Ding
Trioh
Secret Dispatches at the Academy of Mass
A dramatic tale set in 1900s style frames the romance of Aiwerivin and Rudwin Cray amid a murder plot. The story follows mistaken suspicions as a friend is killed and a young woman flees, with climactic turns and damaged dialogue. The piece previews a three day academy run with night shows and matinees.
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Tre Tendon
Aiwerivin
Rudwin Cray
Academy of Mass
Falunger Opera Company Brings Oxy Quiller To Local Stage
In Naw ok Falunger Opera country the company brings De Koveh and Smith’s oxy Quiller with Jerone Syke in the title role. Eminent sopranos like Eleanor Kent and Grace Cameron join a star array as Blave & Erlanger unveil a display of grand spectacle. Critics note sensational orchestration and lavish sets, while attendance predicts a lively run with further premieres announced by Allan & Kelanger.
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Naw Ok Falunger Opera Couniry
Lyeewa
de Koveh
Smith
Vilated
Ole Pjoek
Chile
Ria
Smithy
Wooy Quiller
Sykes
Furioue
Steelt
Saek
Danny Opdra
Nowidaimine
Alan & Kelanger
Pwlere
Mali
English theatrical notices and misprinted names excerpt
The fragment outlines theatre plans and personalities including a new London comedy titled My Bout Gir and mentions Ruthwiy Hope and Angelia Eingiaon. It notes London theatre activity and compares New York’s crowded scene with limited local membership, hinting at an overseas entertainment distribution effort.
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Captain Mirphall
Newoniring
Alae
Ponwnouia
J. G. Dotson
Annie Delet
Angelia Eingiaon
Ruthwiy Hope
Loudia
Lin Jroudun
Nucine Hicks
Uamager
London
Maidasret
Avmiralia
New York
Mogululu
Strangeness in Mixed Opaque Lines Hints at Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Captatt Strong May Yoke and Beth with unclear actions. References to Whe LO HeWOi Ey UTATE Toswen and Ahaunders Wire suggest a workforce lookout and possible employment changes. Mentions Arthur Porreat retirement from Daniel Protein Stock and Eugene Osmonde Te Veen assignments, plus a vague forecast of "Brocks and Write."
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Beth
Weller Jel Fiotie
Arthur Porreat Tae
Daniel Protein Stock Company
Eugene Osmonde
Brocks
Wright Blake Nuptials Mark New Year in Nicholson
The marriage of Javon B. Wright and Mary Electa Blake occurred at the bride’s brother PF Bh. Jew Ett’s home on New Year’s Day with Rev H D Smith of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Other local notes include moves, visits, and community events across Nicholson and nearby farms.
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Brooklyn, Jan
M. L. McMillan
Nicholson
Javon
Wright
Mary Electa Blake
PF. Bh. Jewett
H.D. Smith
Metheodist Episcopal Church
Offerating
Frank Tiffany
Fred Green
Lenox
Frank
Binghamton
Ladies’ Aid
Universallst Church
B. Eldridge
Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid
Nelson C. Benjamin
Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Benjamin
The
Odd Fellows
Mia
Brown
Melia
W. L. Sterling's
Newark Valley
Brooklyn
Mre. Wright
Luxurious Southern Railway Palm Limited to Florida Resorts
Tourists praise Southern's luxury trains as the Palm Limited links New York Philadelphia and St Augustine, starting Jan 14 1902 with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars and dining service. Other through trains connect New York and Philadelphia to Savannah Jacksonville Tampa Charleston Augusta and more with Sunset and Sunset Limited services to San Francisco. Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent Philadelphia offers info.
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Southern Railway System
Washington, D. C
Southern’s
Palm Limited
New York
Philadelphia
St. Augustine
Blackville
Augusta
Aiken
S.C
Pullman
Faust
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
Charleston
Amweusta
Asheville
Chattanooga
Nashville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Florida
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Pinehurst
N. C
Winchington
Priduays
Thomasviles
Pullmain
Charles L. Hopking
Southern Railway
Chestnut Street
Washington and Southwestern Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad and Southern Railway
Broad Street
San Francisco
Pacific East
Charles L. Hopkins
Southern Callway
Travel by Lackawanna Railways Offers Full Arrangements
Local ticket agent can arrange every detail from transportation and berth to reservations and baggage checks. The service includes literature and guidance with options from sleepers and day coaches to Chicago with one car change to California.
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Lackawanna
Berthy
Chicago
Oly
California
Railroad Time Tables and Night Train Schedules
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains for Philadelphia Reading Jersey Shore routes with mentions of New York Philadelphia Pittston Wilkes Barre and Ocean Grove. The faded text lists stations and times and notes a Sunday schedule and general superintendent signature WENTZ.
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Bturione
Faine Lowe Sapunhin
You
Puihaedyh
Kato
Berhbehou
Alicatony
Mauchtuok
Wii Haven
Anhrey
Wilkie Bare
Bta
Aoiemda
Quiler City
Setumbon
Eebid
Mullan
Philaibelphila
Ayuda
Pittston
Wilkow
W. Wentz
Railroad Timetables In Effect Nov 3 Scranton to New York
In effect Nov 3 trains depart Scranton for New York at 1.40 am with multiple nightly and morning services. Other routes include Philadelphia Buffalo Binghamton Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose Bloomsburg Plymouth and Lakefront connections with varied departures throughout the day including Sundays.
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Scranton
New York
Tad
Philadelphia
Toby
Tanna
Buffalo
Binghamton Wadway
Oswego
Syracuse
Allen
Los Pom
Dewero
Syracime
Utica
Montross
Nicholson
Bloomsburg
Northumberland
Plymouth
Lake Pom
Binghamton and Way
Bloomeburg
Tuomlay
North Bound
Herantot
Carlondale Cudoata
Cavesees Uy Nhs NP
Cadusty
Carbondale
Tei Loo
Lanave
Steenss
Carbandaly
Tanve Lane
Ailuabu
Tin Stanvon
Nuys
Sint
New York City
Mideetown
Walton
Norwhely Oil
Litgia Tien
Hitimalit Diohet Saronin J
SSE
TOON
Sornton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Information for Nov 2 1901
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces November 2 timetable with trains from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia New York and coal regions via D and UL routes. It lists departure times including 6 98 and 8 00 am for key services, mentions Black Diamond Express, and routes to Bethlehem Reading and Geneva with specific intermediate stations. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars operate on all through services between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
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Lermimton
Philadelphia
New York
D. & UL Te
Bethlehem
Mastin
Reading
Miarrabure
Vie Do & Tt
Osa
Amond
D&i RR
Tonka
Towonda
Eloticu
Thoes
Geneva
Vin P
Rochester
Buttalo
Niagari
Chicago
Blandk Dimond
Pullman
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes
Rare
Buffalo
Rollin H. Wilbur
Corghind
Charles
Lee Street
A. W. Nonemacher
Puke
Publig Square
Wilkes-Murte
Pac Cit
Pas
Pennsylvania Railroad schedules from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia
The schedule lists trains from Wilkes-Barre via Bottaville to Philadelphia and intermediate stops, with parlor car and coach service and through vestibule trains to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and the west. Weekday departures include services to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the west. AGT TITCHINSON, Gen Pas Agt.
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Wilkes-Barre
Fijladel
Bottaville
Sunbury
Tarrirbure
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Thareisbur
Hhinitions
Philwelphia
Ball
Wishington
West
Wilkes Butte
Pillar Water
Withaelpita
Pottewille
Wwithelpul
Toy Hlaxgloton
Harting
Midladelphia
Titchinson
Cen
Myr
J.B, Wood
Gen
Pas
Train schedule fragment for New York area lines
OCR text shows a partial listing of the New York, Ontario and Western rail timetable with northbound and southbound train orders. It mentions Carbondale, Scranton, and New York City routes with unclear times and destinations.
Evie Railroad Wyoming Division Notice
Fragmentary transcription shows an old railroad timetable snippet mentioning New York related routes and travel constraints. The legible parts reference Branton, Mayes, Wasley, and a May date, with unclear train service and Sunday restrictions.
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Fraine
New York
Newhiwath
Diate Dolby
Branton
Mayes Fe Wasley
Pelnis
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Want Compensation Fund
Mr. Martin
Schudt
Martin
Commonwealth
LeHig Willsle
Ceorge Sie
Spring Brook
Bane
Replogle
Arthur Frothingham
Monroe County
John Po Atotes
Anna Jones
Deerh
Thewlore P Sheppleman
Minnie Sheppleman
Dereoree
Margaret Samis
C. J. Gregory
Loni Connors
Protheror & Watkins
Morris
Freedman Agit
Charles Wodowk—Iule
Adan Spieger
William Morin
Grand Jury
Court House News Notes
Fantary
Wild Cats
East
Larimer
McLane
O. W. Witegerald
GW. Thomas
Hennigan
Bartholomew
Tad Pn
Murphys Tip
Bartholomews
Lamping
AL KL
Wereham
Fam
Ringley Ma
Domdicans
Castners
He Curios
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Mundelply
Comite A
McDonnell
Dainty
Thome Gluin
Ed Burton
J. Metnigan
Bambiack
S. Meavors
J. Mearlly
C. C. Dennings
A. Lalue
Thomas Gibbens
James Keenan
John Cannon
Willian Guiles
PF. Golden
O. Ralph
Gilligan
Fe McNulty
Jaimes Cavanaugh
John Delaner
Wool Nichols
A. L. the Ie
Wot Koormer
Gannon
W. Chath
Sutliven
T. A. Mahan
Warren Depew
H. Dennison
Young Men’ Choltion Association
Am. Jaguare
IL Mathewson
AJ G. Tlinunite
Willian Hughes
Dibegerald
Niles
Academy
Suwanee River
Foxy Quiller
Serahten Tribune
South
New Jersey Central
Uoe
HF Okey Parte
J.D. Williams & Bro
Freal
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ontario and Western
Delaware and Hudson
State Normal School
Bloomsburg, Pa
J. P. Welsh, A.M. Ph. D
Pel
Correspondence Schools
T. J. Foster
Elmer H. Lawall
Treas R
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
T. Thompson
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's
B'way Carn
Nth
ST. & Universisy
Broadway
Hotel Albert Rooms
Pilsner
Winth Strest
Suranton, PA
Linotype Composition
Tribune
Oles
Timea
Es Vairaies Witewers
Ranwssen
Atucens
Ftheel
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