Opening of the Common Pleas term in Scranton
Judge Albright unable to attend the opening in this term causing the Patrick Connor guardian case against Scranton Traction to proceed later. Several cases are continued or opened, including appeals by former county officials and a $152.40 judgment for Sherwood Brothers. The Connor suit details the 1896 trolley accident that killed Patrick O Hoyle and injured him on Washington Avenue, with testimony from witnesses H S Hughes and Frank Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Lehigh County
Patrick Connor
Guardian
Scranton Traction Company
W. Roberta
Giles Roberts
John Demoth
H. M. Edwards
Rew. Archald
Bherwool Brothers
George He Holftieh
Michael Walsh
Mary Ann Moran
Thomas Moran
Walsh
Patrick Moran
John
Tr & Ilan
Wialeh
William Diggs
James Flynn
Diggs
Flynn
Edwards
Pitteton
Margaret
Annv O'Boyle
Patrick O'Boyle
Scranton Traction Companing
Thatrick O'Hoyle
Washington Avenue
Larch Atrest
O'Hoyle
Lackawanna Hospital
T. J. Duggan
Newcomb
Burns
Everett Warren
Attorne
Hughes
O'Boyle
Frank Knight
Pittswan
O' Boyle
Mr. Hughes
North
Scranton
What Ails You Find Out If Kidneys Are Sick
Fragments advertise Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to diagnose kidney and urinary tract issues. The ad claims sediment after 24 hours indicates disease and promotes a free trial bottle and pamphlet by writing to Dr Kennedy Corporation. It states the remedy treats kidney liver bladder and urinary conditions and costs one dollar at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dy. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondeut, N
Car Accident Witness Reports High Speed and Fire
In the car on the night of the accident a witness said the vehicle traveled very fast and described a fire flash from the controlling box. He stood on the front platform with a burned sleeve and saw Dr Boyle move to the back platform and lie on the roadway. The conductor was notified and the car returned to the scene. the case resumes this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Dr Boyle
O' Boyle
Harris Reappointed to Law Examiners Board for Seven Years
Judge Archbald reappoints attorney John M. Harris to the law examining board noting the duty should rotate among the bar. The judge praises Harris for raising and maintaining examination standards and expresses pleasure in extending his term for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harris
Archbald
Law Examining Board
Thirria
Bikin
Conchubal
Harris
Divorce filings reveal desertion in 1898 marriage
Jacob M. Hamm sues Mary Hamm claiming desertion began April 1 1898 after a marriage on March 14 1898. Attorneys Brien Kelly C L Hawley. Marion W Finn and his wife Jento Finn sought divorce after separation since October 1 1871 marriage date February 21 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Hamm
Mary
Hamm
Brien & Kelly
C. L. Hawley
Jen
Tr. Finn
Marion W. Finn
Scranton District Court Proceedings Recap
Contetto of Dusumere appointed an euditer of the Scranton peer district. Various cases scheduled include Thame s Melvin vs James Firnn referred to Attorney McGiinley and Walsh vs Ehreeod with a $4,408 verdict by agreement. Proceedings also cover Currie Phice vs Dr Bull, a continued injunction in Hurley vs canal, and rules to show cause in multiple matters with dates set in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contetto
Dusumere
Scranton Peer Distriet
Thames
Melvin Ag
James Firnn
M. A. McGiinley
BT. Walsh
BE. J. Ehreeod
Currie Phice
W. H. OH. Bull
C. Rh. Pitcher
Tre. Hurley
Delaware and
Iiwison Canal
Susanna Tripp
Abram W. Trown
Commonwealth
Alva Daley
E. F. Robbins
Shadrach T. Lewis
Ellan Lewis
Malin Street
Mayfield
Euit
New York, Ontario and Western Railwuy Company
Main Street
O'Brien & Kelly
Burke Resignation From Catholic Total Abstinence Union President Post
Timothy Burke resigns as president of the second district of the Catholic Total Abstinence Benevolent Union in the Diocese of Beranton. His resignation will be read at next Sunday's convention in South Scranton. he cites inability to devote required time and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Burke
Catholic Total Abstinence Benevolent Union
Diocese of
Beranton
Houth Scranton
Hurke
Hypee
Superior Court Opens First Session of Year in Scranton
The superior court of Pentsylvania convened with Judge John L. Mitchell joining President Judge Rice and other veterans. A large crowd of lawyers and spectators filled the room as cases were called or adjourned including Eisenhower vs Centralia school district and Wheeler vs Potter, with arguments by Dunn on the first matter and Littl for the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Superior Court of
Pentsylvania
Commonwealth
Court House
John LL Mitchell
Rice
Dimner Beeber
Mereet
Smith
W. W. Porter
Philadelphia
Beaver
Orlady
Mews
W. 10. Porter
Allegheny
Lst
Waslett
Washington County
Williamsport
W. O. Arnett
Wheeling
Heia
Tribune
Appellee
Eisenhower
Wheeler
Cutora
Potter
Tee
Arthur Dunn
Dersheimer
Tunkhannock
W. E. Littl
I. J. Jordan
Meshoppen Borough
Meshoppen Township
Borowgh
Vision House
Superior Court
James J. Malley
T. J. Duffy
Scranton
John EL. Jenning Rush Trescott
Bitters Claim To Cure Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bitters as a cure for a weak stomach and says three doses daily restore health. It claims relief for liver and kidney troubles and promises a refreshing taste.
Special Auditor Question Referred To Finance Committee
At the Merle city board meeting the Board of Control debated the special auditor issue for City Controller Howell. After discussion the finance committee was tasked to confer with the controller and determine compensation use. The letter from January SW asked the board to submit the opinion in the case of Washington, Williams & Co and Dowell the city controller, regarding duties and school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Merle City
Howell
Ivy
Gomfer
Seon Control
Gentiogen
Wastihorn
Willime & Co
Dowell
Elty
Dinler
A. A. Veehernd
City Controllers Consider Legal Action Over Compensation
A letter from J Howell as City Controller proposes appointing a committee to study competitive compensation for services. Dr J Reedy notes Archbald's ruling as unconstitutional. Gibbons favors appeal. May warns of years for court review. Barker urges a temporary deal with the controller. The matter was referred to the finance committee with possible solicitor appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selle Or
J. Reedy
Dudee Archbald
Gibbons
Supreme Court
May
Barker
Opteton
Board of Twenty-One
Mpance Committee
Jennings
Carriers Convention Suit Over Music Contract
Attorney T E Duffy sues the Citizens' Committee for 960 claiming breach of contract after changing arrangements for the New York Letter Carriers band and Drum corps during the convention week. The suit targets the Westminster hotel arrangement and alleged failure to pay the full contract price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Duffy
Ccitizens
Fetter Carriers
Joseph Melvin
Me'Tixue & Melvin
Wweetminster
New York
Cormnwilites
Westminster
Citizens’ Committee
Thirteen New Citizens Granted Naturalization
Judge Archbald granted naturalization papers to thirteen applicants yesterday morning. The list includes Gabriel Paluvel of Old Forge, Giuseppe Schettina of Dunmore, and others from Welsh, Polish, Irish, and Welsh origins with departments showing addresses on Main Avenue, Warren Street, Oak Street and Tookwell Street. A dozen more applicants were set aside for inability to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Gabriel Paluvel
Old Marge
Malian
Guiseppe Schettina
Old Forge
Tatham
Beni
Examination Questions Hint at Study Strategy
Students were advised to book up and try a cai approach as they tackled the examination questions. Officials stressed preparation and calm focus to handle the exam effectively.
Annual Post Office Report Under Preparation
Assistant Postmaster Powell has begun compiling the annual penalty of the Sonintem pial office. Carriers finished counting all numbered houses and unpaved streets in the city and are preparing a list for submission to Washington authorities. The work proved slightly less extensive than first estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pestinater Powell
Washington
Unclear archival note on crowd response in New York Press
Fragmentary OCR passage shows garbled phrases about feet, waiting, and an unnamed crowd. Mention of New York Press hints at a newspaper context but lacks coherent events, people, or dates to identify a specific story or outcome.
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Hligabeth McLain
Galge & Clements
Initerpleader
M.A. Mettirty
Martin Scanlen
Dielaware
Leekiweannn and Weatern Railroad Company
Brevi Bhylin
J. Chane
Ainst Wolf & Warren
Treepass
Mary Menonits
Bernt Halfway Company
Urespaes Flom
Strom Amainet
John J. Fahey
Sehoenteba Aeainst
Wales
Yea
Joseph Giehfin Vada
Seohoon
Michel Finnerty
John Finnerts
Souves
Anel Efhiers
W. Gib Jones
Trospliss
Freferred
Currie
W. Tow. Bull
Frink
Geroinet M.N Keller
Thomas
Melvin
Thomas Thenry Carnet van Hopkins
North End Lumber Comnane
Agalnett Worst Ridge Coal Company
Connor
W. N. Brooks
Andrew Jankowych
Mayield
Eva Telep
Ness Andy
Redlovitch
McKeesport
Clara Bubabts
Michael Sefewak
Mre
Kate Hoiceniyk
Beranten
Daniel O' Boyle
Mab Iret Jessup
Mary Burke
Casera Cacees
Ones
Olyphant
Charles Gogots
Carbondale
Oi Kuckh
Eere
Wrasvl
Fekuli
Cceees
Renee Ee
Mt. Carmel
Eva Rodalevie
Bhenandawh
Salvator Harrell
Carmule Bruno
Merrick Center
Court House News Notes
Burke
Mitchell
Largo
J. 11
Borour
Centralia
Common Pleas
Coburn
Knox
J. M. Potter
Wyoming County
Commonwealth Extel
Meshoppen
Charles 3. Wheeler
Jacob Kintner
Jiacob Mosier
Matala Mosier
Monroe County
Ime
Mosier
Coolbaugh
Mill Street
Luserne
Donlin
Luxerne County
Montour County
Quaker City Mictual Fire Insurance Company
Legere
Mets
Appellant
Holelan
Dliverne
Uth
Appellants
Lugerne Equity
T. HW. J. Lyon
F.a. Flynn
Centralia High School
Echonl
Ving
Riptere
Fay
J. Howell
THE
Carriers’ Convention
Citizens Committee
Cusick
Annual Post Office Report
Powell
Lane Viethemite
New York Press
Anel
Ming
CY Ross
Fee
Bats Cell
sTbots
Ome
Lion
Yinsyree Mig
Wi Handle
Lion Copper
Diventor & 0
Ation
Yaetey
Woolson Spice CO
Toilet, Ohio
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