Elaborate suppers and local political caucus noted
The Elg ark church ladies will serve an elaborate supper on Thursday. A formal caucus at the St. Charles hotel Friday will nominate candidates for mayor, register of voters and election board. A social meeting at the Senator oiler’s room is planned, with a notable program promised. Reports of assaults, threats, injuries, and a court martial are also recorded with several local officials involved.
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CHG
Caccus
St. Charlen Hotel
Soctal
Coming Petr and Jubilee Singers Provide City Entertainment
The paper reports a prospective Marie Antoinette fete with young dancers rehearsing for a parade of dances, noting several groups will practice and a rehearsal succeeded at the board of trade building. The Jubilee Singers performed to a crowded Second Presbyterian Church audience, praised for vocal quality, harmony, and engaging soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petr
Board of Trade
Funeral of Mr O Malley in Philadelphia Church service and attendees
William O Malley formerly of Wilkes Barre was buried from his South Broad street home in Philadelphia. The Epiphany Church held a high requiem. Clergy from several parishes attended along with notable mourners and pallbearers. the mass honored the deceased’s son Dr Joseph O Malley and included many priests from Pennsylvania and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Malley
Wilkes-Barre
South Broad Street
Philadelphia
Charity Board Reports Strong Finances and Reform Efforts
The Board of Charities shows improved finances after donations swept debts aside. An active debate over street beggars and reform measures follows, with cases of mendicants investigated and several directed to related institutions. The agency aided 41 worthy relief cases, sent several to homes, and arranged legal and medical assistance where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Board of Associated Charities
Bemgare
Ciy
Komt
Hiter
Mra. Connolly
Gibbons
W. FB. Dogean
City suits linger as judge continues Cooper note case
In Scranton, the City Solicitor moved to continue the Cooper case after amendments alleged city negligence caused a water overflow. Other rulings include verdicts for Clark Tunnel Coal Co. and Crescent Electric, plus replevin and demur actions involving local residents and businesses.
Judge Archbald Rules Jurisdiction in Scranton Scrap Case
Judge TR W Archbald issues an opinion ruling to show cause why judgment should not be entered without counts in RL Ginsberg & Company v Scranton Fall Wiy Co The case involves a scrap steel sale and a debt under 100 dollars with no required affidavit, indicating the action belongs before a justice of the peace rather than the common pleas. The opinion notes the verdict is too small for costs and discusses jurisdiction limits under the 140 statute.
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TR. W. Archbald
RL. Ginsberg& Company
Scranton Fallwiy Company
Matcliffe
Indefinite Hearts and the Call to Save at Traders National Bank
A reflective note on people who miss chances due to indecision. The piece urges practical savings as the remedy and promotes the bank with its Savings Department at Traders National Bank on the corner of Wyoming and Spruce.
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Shcek
Rts
Damages Sought by Brown Couple Against Scranton Railway
John and Mary Brown sue the Scranton Railway Company for heavy damages after a July 8 street car collision near Duryea. Mrs Brown alleges severe injuries to sight and nervous system leaving her unconscious for hours, seeking 20000 dollars. Mr Brown claims 10000 dollars for loss of her services and medical expenses.
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John
Mary Brown
Scranton Railway Company
Ira H. Burns
Judge Grants Rule To Show Cause In Lackawanna Election Case
Judge Edwards ordered a rule to show cause why an alternative writ of mandamus should not issue against John J Coyne T J Coyne and P J O Neill election board members to count and return Democratic primary votes in South district Lackawanna township. Patrick Higgins sought the writ through attorney John P Quinnan contending court has jurisdiction. rule returnable next Saturday at 9 for arguments.
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Edwards
John J. Coyne
T. J. Coyne
P. J. O'Neill
South District
Lackawanna Township
Patrick Higgins
John P. Quinnan
Quinnan
Grand jury to report indictments in magistrate cases
The grand jury is to present its pre sentiments to the court. The court will likely direct the district attorney to prepare indictments, to be reported by the jury in the final report tomorrow afternoon.
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Tomorry
Local court filings reveal probate and debt actions
Fragmentary legal notices describe filings in Dunmore and related matters. Prothonotary Copeland records $81000 in a case involving A A Nroter and Weil, with notices to commissioners and parties in the Feuer Chappell v Griffiths dispute. An executor and attachment writ are cited, detailing procedural steps and defenses in this tangled set of actions.
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Weil
Dunmore
A.A. Nroter
Sistinday
Copeland
Slennie Howell
Feuer & Chappell Agaloet K. T. Grithiths
Duckson
Breet Baptist Church
Gothivlwins
Arla Moehut
Monzan Hohan
Keller mulls appeal in Viaduct equity case
Luther Keller has not yet decided whether to appeal to the supreme court. Judge Kelly indicated the city may owe damages from the viaduct erection, with exact amounts to be set after construction. Keller stressed the case’s importance and that a higher court ruling would guide city actions, though he did not commit to pursuing the appeal.
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Luther Keller
Supreme Court
Viaduct Equity
Dudge Kelly
Kelly
Keller
Merriman Elected Select Councilman in Thirteenth District
Curie Lo Merriman, manager of the Tugeon Plaster and Supply company, won a special election to fill the seat caused by the death of A. J. Lidston. Merriman, a Republican, led district votes with unclear totals due to garbled OCR.
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Curie Lo Merriman
Tugeon Plaster and Supply Company
A. J B. Lidstons
Merriman
Firat Dietriet
Annual Meetings of Local Manufacturers Reported
The stockholders and officers of Linden Trunk Fence and Manufacturing, Scranton Bedding, and Scranton Diluminating Power companies met to elect officers and directors for the ensuing year. Officers named include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, with boards featuring Dr N V Leet and others.
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The
Scranton Bedding Compny
Dr. N. V. Leet
1K. Palne
J. I. Benton
WL B Paine
Luthar Keller
Conrad Selander
A. D. Stelle
Scranton Diluminatirig
Newt and Power Company
William J. Halletead
George M. Midlstead
Bo M. Biack
MW. Collin
Franklin Vowel
Wolfe and
Millom
Dinewlor
Ubie Toot
New Trial Denied in Bassett Pond Case
Judge H M Edwards refused a new trial in the Gibba versus Sweet fishing dispute near Bassett pond. The opinion rejects a prescriptive right claim, holds the pond waters part of the plaintiff’s land, and clarifies navigable-water rights and shore ownership under Pennsylvania law.
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H. M. Edwards
Bassett Pond
D. C
Commonwealth
Peertt Pond
Jonathan Mall
William Poni
Sicomsirn
O'Conner
Watta
Evie Hhotee
O. Lottaltstead
Mian Finn
de Tel
William Huntley
Dovel Tate
Buentt
Conese
Almnodh
Valle
William Finn
Hallstead
Ist
Finn
L. Fionn
Bonn
Pinn
Hue Gona
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DR. Hand
Droggiats
Weite
DR. Hand Condensed Milk CO
Scranton, PA
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Orton
Delawire and Mudaon
Scranton
Eewal Lickawions
Focal Pay
Gus Tilman
Gue Neiliwn
Tobyhanna
Larkawewana
Mein
Robert McHugh
Dininote
Millar Westerly
William Lally
Kmmett Street
Millar
Oelock
George Teed
Newton Township
Aldermn Millar
Ty John Madden
Abearing
Alexander Wroskl
Sun Kim Street
South Mill
Movea Taylor
Iagh Wall
Howard Place
Connery
Sa Hye
Karson
B.ttuah Field
Maston
Cute
Dilly
Newberry
Kustan
Vermains
Illigelly
Penn Avenue
Carpenters
Wyoming Ave
Nue
Seton Fine
Roapordet
Economy Steam Heat Company
Ture
Ontunived Jy
Eas. Ay
Rerapton
Wien
We Femide Gyn
Broadway
N.Y
Awelwanjalaly
Jubilee
File
Houwe
Clurch
Volone
Ewmore
Bitelin
MR. O'Malley
Board OF Charities
Cooper
George ‘Cooper
Eighth Street
Judie Kelly
Willard
Warburg
Vosbute
Verdict Por Company
P. Methaw
Clark Tunnel Coal Company
Peter Lutowski
M. Zatkowicch
Lutowski
Creecent Electric Company
Winton
George W. Adame
Sarah Hollenback
OF. M. Fletcher
Wlow
Willian Derengeht
Saar
City of
E. J. Sturges
Robert Hurley
Sturges
Washington Avenue
Hunt Ve Wynn
McCahan Va
Hirst
Todd Ve. Figley
Ubed
Conn Va
Shinn
Shannon Va
Green Ve. Patterson
Hares
Charles Stevenk
Blerling
Wayte
Wahon
Wayne
Vowick
J. Martin Hariisced
Cline
Mary Gimoty
Vester HB
HUD
Ice
Ice Ceredereenernsene Mtom Janette M
Turnbull
Court House News Notes
Mr. Keller
MR. Merriman
Crees
Ening
Theodote A. White
Poreient
Ketchum
Dod
Evans
Partridge
Matthewa
Keigerawie
Conrad Schroeder
Ad A. L. Pieliik
Dewilton Sweet
Pont
Bar
Sharswood
Tek Intendit Vietnos Viet Facta Scire
Ian
Pasage
Pennsylvania
Libbey’s
Haviland & Co
Crina Yial. Geo. V. Millar & Co
Yeming Avenue
Dr. Reyer
Schimpff
Lackawanna Avenue
Neverska
Bitenbender & CO
Franklin Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Diamonds
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Jewett No. 10
D. W. Wagner
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