ELECTED LIEUTENANT AMID LOCAL NOTES
City notes report Sergeant Charles HY. Constantine of Company My li elected as first lieutenant this evening at the new agin. A Ladies Meeting of the All Souls University club will meet at Mrs Dopue's, 101 Monsey Avenue, this afternoon. A bankruptcy petition was filed in Palmyra Leena county. Linden Street temple hosted a Sunday evening service with a large attendance. Buffalo marriage announced between Belwartn Buttatteley and Josephine Madenspicher. McKinley Memorial event planned in Scranton trade rooms tomorrow night. Fence construction along the Miffin avenue returning wall discussed with rail company. Joseph Mo Andrew reportedly alive after accident. hospital recovery hoped. Medal presented to Jett for joining Robert Marr lodge and Grand Army of the Republic members.
Arrest Warrant Sparks Dubious Case in Wyoming Ave Barn
Seward England swore out a warrant before Magistrate Howe for Edward Davis accusing him of stealing a valuable gold watch from Dre Hauge serty's barn on Wyoming avenue. Davis was arrested but no evidence was presented and the magistrate dismissed the case after reprimanding the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward England
Sixth Street
Howe
Worker Injured In Fall At Local Factory
Claude Card of Nicholson fell from a fifteen foot scaffold at Bolt and Nut Works yesterday. The fall broke both wrists and he was taken to Lackawanna Hospital by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Card
Nicholson
Bolt and Nut Works
Lackawir
Winbulanes
Postum Coffee a Family Health Turnaround Tale
A Tennessee woman recounts how her family used Postum Food Coffee to replace coffee. The father improved health, complexion and studies after switching, while a younger brother also gained vigor and energy, prompting the line "It is Postum."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menorhis
Tenn
Caypoll Avenue
Ade Postum
Wen
Macauley Released on Bail in Conspiracy Case
Charles P. R. Macauley, charged in the conspiracy case tied to the International Correspondence Schools, was released after posting bail via a third party in Jal yesterday. He offered to go to Harrisburg for bail, was denied, and Judge Kelly refused to reduce the bond. Macauley posted a certified check with David E. Johnson as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. R. Macauley
Desfault
Kelly
Macauley
David E. Johnson
Thie Eliy
Pitty
Chemical National Bank of New York
Harrisburg
Jal
Uae
Lewis
Belnge
Johnson
Bonds
Maeciley
Speakeasy crackdown as league arrests nine keepers
Municipal league detectives arrest nine speakeasy keepers over the past week and warn more arrests to come. Latest two women, Mrs. Julie Pruner and Mrs. Colborn, faced hearings with Alderman Bailey after evidence of beer sales on second floors. Bailes fined them $20 plus costs. Wilson says efforts will target wake clubs and non bona fide outfits selling intoxicants to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
Moyking Aerie Fide Tennist
Robert Wilson
Julie Pruner
Per Avenue
Colborn
Rinymond Court
Alderman Bailey
League
Miltieer Miller
South Side
TR United Gut Ae Mh
Miller
Ftw
Viiy
Keystone Academy Observes Day of Prayer in Factoryville
Keystone Academy in Factoryville held a schoolwide day of prayer with a sermon by Rev. David Spencer D D of Bhikels. The sermon from text Philippians 2 6 focused on Christ’s position in the universe and drew close attention. The academy is in good condition with students present. two trustees, Daniel Langstufe and Charles Henwood, have died, Judge Newcomb of this city to fill Langstufe’s vacancy and Henwood’s will be filled at the corporation’s next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
David Spencer
Bhikels
Dr. Spencer
Christ
Attenston
Condi Hon
Daniel Langstufe
Charles Henwood
Newcomb
Phce of
Aly
Burglar alarm duties shifted from bank guards
Bank watchmen long protecting by Holmes Burghir Alarm Company relieved from duty. Deak sergeant in charge will oversee alarm work at police headquarters. Banks will donate a yearly sum to the police fund for equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewi
Holmes Burghir Alarm Company
Watelite Burghir
Deak
Police Fund
Coal company in the courts
John B. Law of Pittston sues E. L. Fuller of Scranton and Frank T. Patterson with William Hill of Philadelphia over profits from selling Old Forge Mining workings to Seneca Coal and then to Lehigh Valley. The suit seeks accounting and profit division. Judge Edwards orders a rule to show cause why the prayer should not be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Law
Pittston
E. L. Fuller
Frank T. Patterson
William Hill
Philadelphia
Newcomb
McGovern
EB. L. Iallen
Scranton
Willian Iu
Copeland
Woolward
During & Woodward
Wilkes-Barre
O'Brien & Martin
Ths City
Law
Old Forge Mining Company
Old Forge Mining Conpany
Lehigh Valley Company
Seneca Coal Company
OW Forge
Old Forge Ecolliery
Seneca Company
Lehleh Valley Company
Lin
Edwards
Court Refuses Non-suit in Mes Govern Case and Jury Verdicts Given
The court denied a motion for non-suit in Mes Govern, with defense opened by Jessup Jr. Testimony supported capella construction as standard and comparably safe to prior designs, while other witnesses cited machinery wear and a water mine accident as causes. Separate juries awarded damages: Mrs Taylor $100 for Ninth and Jeacisen street narrowing. Oscar D Hhygood won $1245 against L Liberatore. John Benore & Son vs GBEB Leonard verdict reached after adjournment. Judge Lynch urged accord among jurors and extended time to reach agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avere Alen
McGovern
Elen Taylor
Scranton
Returnea
Slade
Mrs.Taylor
Ninth
Jeacisen
Evlty
Lynch
Oscar TD
Hhygood
L. Liberatore
John Benore & Son
GBEB
Leonard
Kelly
Ontario Accidental Fund
Winton
Peter Dill
Dill
Estate of William J. Lewis Passes to Probate Judge Wesburg
In the estate of former associate judge and county sheriff William J. Lewis a petition was presented to Judge A. A. Wesburg seeking admission of a handwritten will. The will, witnessed by family and others, was reduced to writing but unsigned due to the decedent’s health. The petitioner, W. J. Lewis Jr., asks probate with guardianship of widow and heirs. Proceedings set for February 1 or 10. representation by Welles & Torres. The proceedings are expected amicable with no anticipated opposition to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lewis
A. A. Wesburg
W. J. Lewis, Jr
Bluita
Vosburg
Nauk
Peturnelle
Atlor
Eye Welles & Torres
Release of Pasquale Peretta under new commutation law
Clerk Thomas P Dane received notice from the Warden of the eastern penitentiary that Pasquale Peretta is to be released. He was sentenced by Judge Archbald in December 1805 to lng years and six months for second degree murder of Michael Denimarka at Winton in summer 1805. Under the commutation law his term is reduced to six years one month and fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Daneless
Eastern
Pasquale Peretta
Archbald
Lng Yveara
Michael Denimarka
Winton
Peretta
Court Dismisses Objections to Republican Nomination in Old Forge
Yesterday the court dismissed objections filed by John Millgan and Philip Ewarts to the Republican nomination in Old Forge certified by John N. Cook J. Stewart and James Soliman. The objections were not filed in the commissioners office as required by law and rest on claims of votes cast for nonregistered voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Millgan
Philip Ewarts
Old Forge
John N. Cook
J. Stewart
James Soliman
Fragmentary text from court filing notes charter appeal
The readable lines show an application to court for a charter and appeals to the Superior Court. The garbled text references a party named Yuoul and mentions a Meenae invocation and property questions, but the full details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuoul
Peaterday
Lavkewanna Railroad Culvert Work Featured in Market Report
A brief item notes a culvert project under the Lavkewanna railroad and mentions the firm Harrogon Market, the Clie bf Setunton firm, and entry through Urerey FW. The garbled text records a business update with several named entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavkewanna
Centrals Defeat South Side Bowlers On Hampe's Alleys
Centrals won two games defeating the South Side Bowlers on Hampe's Alleys. Three ten pin games were reflected on Trampe's leva last night between the Conteila and South Side loans, with results as follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrals
Hampe
Trampe
Conteila
South Side
New Case of Smallpox in West Scranton Brings Quarantine
Mrs James Brace of North Garfield avenue is diagnosed with smallpox in West Scranton. A second suspected case is expected to develop, with the Brace home quarantined and guards posted. Dr Allen and officials tour a newly built emergency hospital on West Mountain housing two wards, attendants and a kitchen. No. 18 school on Swetland street closed for fumigation until next Monday as city officers increase vigilance.
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West Scranton
James Brace
North Garfield Avenue
Bruce
W. Z. Bruce
North Uramley Avenue
Public Lafety Fll
West Mountain
Keyser Valley
Jackeon Street
Allen
Ncs
Swetland Street
John O'Malley
Special School Board
Dunmore Sub-Station to Open Under Scranton Post Office
Postmaster Ripple announces Dunmore station to become a branch of the Scranton post office with free delivery. Carriers and clerk will be assigned, and the Dunmore Station will handle money orders and revenue under the consolidated office, with designated service hours and routes between Dunmore and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markus
Bishop
Dunmore
Sue
Scranton Postoffice
Ripple
Dunmore Station
Love
Midimore
Wie
Scranton
Dunmore Statson
Mula
Donia
Neowlit
Unclear text item mentioning Franklin & Co and steam dye works
Fragmentary note references capital stock, truce accounts with Franklin and Co Insurance, clothing renovation, steam cleaning, and Davis Steam Dye Works at 9 Peon Avenue. Content is incomplete and reads as an OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin & Co, Insurance
Coat
Davis
Steam Dye Works
Peon Avenue
Decision in Jenkins Case on Delinquent Tax Collector
Judge Edwards ruled for the plaintiff Geore W. Tenkine against the City of Scranton, directing a judgment of 872.60 for commissions earned by the delinquent tax collector’s office over three months. The opinion discusses how the 1901 ordinance and the recorder’s appointment power affect the office, with the question whether the treasurer becomes collector by approval and how this changes the office’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Geore W. Tenkine
Scranton
Oldea
Surintun
Cage
Mladseien
Soninton
Troamiret
Lin
Department of Charities and Corrections
Clater
Ipae Santy
Aloe
Uyo
Connelly
Tiencarder
Director of Public Safety
Department of Chacitica and Correctiona
Caw
Laachiude
Altlaugh
Pawwihly
Thay Gallenkory
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Anname
City Notes
Charles HY. Constantine
Company My li
Ats Fist Heutenant
Agin
Lillies
All Souls
Universitist Chitel
Mra Dopue's
Monsey Avenue
Bankreptov
Gingneh
Palmyra
Leena County
Ted Ao
Buppalo
Buttito
Dunuin
Belwarnt
McKinley Memorial
Delite, Tachaaiune and Wetern Thilroad Company
Miffin Avenue
Pouinee Geeidentay
Fenes
Andrew Bill
Mo Andrey
Tian
Strec
Delaware
Whitson
Wii Buek
Lichuwanna Hospital
Mie Jett
Builile
Robert Marna Lodge
Byra Gelffin
Grand Army of the Republic
Millett
Seward
England
Edward Davis
Macauley AT Liberty
Wilson
Coal Company
Judge Lewis
Perettna
Agein Frese
Court House
Sid Clud
Mulster
I. Kiefer Vie bUab
Mutlamyel Sebeesbeees
Merry Holt
Meister
Angle Wane
Brace
Dunmore Sub-Station
The
Markus K. Bishop
Speedway Land Co
Jenkins
Judge Edwards
Gidartet
Counelis
Hindil
Ehlel
Ely
Orditianio
Heifliye
Altropah
Eury
Reiman
Mle
China
Val
AAA
F. A. Kaiser
Lackawanna and
Adams Avenues
Saltaire
E. Schimpff
Lackawanna Ave
Kern
Gunster &Forsyth
Yuille Ave
Spruce St
LL. Cramne
Lackawanna Avenue
Powratin
Marton
Petalan
Mlack Alanteyh
Lone Es
Bai
Nahuipal
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming Dietries
Dupont’s
Wining
Emohcles
Repenue Chemical Company
Syloty Five
Cape
Connell Huiiding
Sermaton
Aqeacles
H. Smits
Pitteton
Phyiaut Wii
Alta
Cae
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