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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

2

Lackawanna Day in Superior Court

Seven Lackawanna cases were argued before the Superior Court detailing constables bills, city and county actions, and property disputes. Key points include constable fees for serving writs, damages over West Market Street seizures, and questions over payment methods and the interpretation of law for executions versus service. The Thayne case raised contributory negligence questions on electric cars and trolley car rulings from horse-car days.

Eledric Carata Lackawanna Edward Griffin Bernard Davie Michael Reap City of Scranton Richard Barron County of Lackawanna Gilmore & Duffy Margaret A. Dunleavy Bister Davis Constable Griffin Damaies Davie Constable Coles Coles James Mahon Vosture & Dawson West Market Street Mewitt Citr Anthony Koight Legeh Reap Wetton M. A. McGinley Comegys Cate Gunsier Carpenter & Fleits H. A. Knapp J. C. Vaughan Saints J. WH. Torrey A. Dunleavy Lesh Bixter & Carrell Leech Wan Vexbure & Dawson Warren & Knipp O'Donnell-Breck Shiv Breck W. J. Hand Thayne The Traction Company McAvoy Providence Common Pleas Apretiee O'Brien& Kelly Jessup Smith

Judges Split on Dead Witness Rule Amid Civil Case Tests

The PA court wrestled with a law barring testimony after a party’s death. Judge Albright disagreed with Judge McPherson’s Dauphin precedent, ruling executors cannot testify. Gunster won a continuance due to surprise. Other trials proceeded with Helmes, Howley Brothers, Edwards & Barthold, and Mrs. McDonald cases ongoing or adjourned.

McPherson Dauphin County JA. Gunster Scranton City Bank George A. Jessup Albert Beardsley Gunster Jessup B. H. Throop Albright Dauphin CH. Welles B. Price John F. Scrage Walter Gunster Major Warren James H. Torrey Hiram Helmes Martha Turner Howley Brothers A. BE. Hurley Edwards & Barthold Martha Pritchard Bridget McDonald Joseph McNamara Mary McNamara Patrick McDonald McDonalds

Fat as essential diet and Scott's Emulsion claim

The brief asserts fat is essential in diet and only digested fats supply body needs. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the right kind and amount of fat, claiming it prevents fat starvation and enhances organ and tissue activity.

Scott

A Boy Wanted thrills at the Academy of Music

The Noellest company presented an up-to-date three act extravaganza at the Academy of Music last night blending plot and vaudeville. Notable performers Edward J. Heron Warr y J. Allen Claude Gillingwater Frank C. Young Nellie Neil Frances Hartley led the strong cast with many more entertaining acts. The show repeats tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Academy of Music Edward J. Heron Warry J. Alien Claude Gillingwater Frank C. Young Nellie Neil Frances Hartley

Bon Ton Burlesque Opens Three Day Run At Music Hall

The Bon Ton Burlesquers opened a three nights stand at Music Hall with The Matrimonial Bureau a musical farce full of costumes songs and dance. Star Hilly O Brien along with Pearl Stevens Joe Nextor Kennedy Brice and A C Lawrence perform in sketches and a satire before the show ends with Berret Service. Henry Miller returns to Scranton tonight at the Lyceum in Hearteenne a New romantic drama under Charles Frohman.

Music Hall Bon Ton Burlesquers Matrimonial Bureau Ouo Hilly O' Brien Pearl Stevens Joe Nextor Lamb Wable Kennedy Brice A. C. Lawrence Ainger Kenry Miller Empire Theater Stock Company Charles Frohman Scranton Lyceum Mr. Miller New York

Classifieds Puzzle Fragments From Tribune Page

A line of garbled classifieds appears as a puzzle segment from the Tribune page. Readable fragments hint at a wordplay style, with repeated letter patterns and stray phrases suggesting a word search or cryptic clue feature.

Situations Wanted Ads Charged At The State Vouchers

Classified notice explains that situations wanted ads in all columns are paid for and handled as per policy, with no additional charges or requests for extra fees. It notes the standard rate and the requirement to submit via the regular submission process.

OLS Naperville Cramp Chicago

Help Wanted Advertisements Mixed For Public Notice

Classified help wanted ads list multiple positions from salesmen to agents and clerks. Items include traveling salesmen for Gilk Arenses Kpectaltier, agents for Snyder's Bake Goods, solicitors without delivery, and two energetic saleswomen. Also rooms for rent and general help wanted notices in a busy urban listing.

Arenses Kpectaltier Mir Atlantic Refining (Co Cleveand

Waite's Comedy Company Opens Annual Engagement at Academy

Waite's Comedy Company begins its yearly run at the Academy on Monday evening with a repertoire show promised to exceed prior seasons in quality and value. The opening play Frohmans The Wife is expected to draw record Monday night attendance, with the company based at Wilkes-Hatre using standing room only facilities daily.

Waite E Comedy Company Academy Frohman Wilkes-Hatre Lgu

Edidie Cordner Mystery Grips Jerymn and Mayfield

The missing boy case draws attention as Mr George Cordner alleges a water company link. A Forkel woman claims her son heard of a drowning in the reservoir. John Merrett, a Jer myn elder, Dies. funeral at Methodis Epini church with services by Rev Franklin Gendall.

Edidie Cordner George Cordner Forkel New York George E. Hutchinga Cordner James Lewis May Fer John Charles Smith James Merrett Douglas Island John L. Baker Ruehbrook Street Delaware and Hudson Company Bulker John Merrett Mr. Merrett Cornwall England Odd Fellows Lodge Jermyn William Rowe Third Street Peter Merrett North Main Epini Church Pranvis Gendall Bhadyside Cemetery

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