City Notes Bankruptcy and Local News Snippets
Tomor row hearings in bankruptcy cases of A. Van Wormer and Simon Kalarainski noted alongside a gratitude-filled $5 check from Mrs. Powell to the Home for the Friendlies. A Ponto fundraiser for Mintifiore Mebrin school is set at Laurel DC Park. Youthful thieves Cloythe Sen fey and Morin 4upishi, both minors, were jailed for larceny. A found book is turned over to the county clerk. A house raider incident near Wo Pon led to arrests. suspects described by race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponto the iUird Rivnval
Mintifiore Mebrin School
Laurel DC Park
Prominent Frallane Officials Help Run Local Affray
An orderly dispatch notes the attendance of prominent Frallane figures at a public event led by J. A. Curpesse Woe. Local doctors or officials listed as attendees include Jalin TP Branten and others from Scranton and surrounding towns, with certificates issued for a professional matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nein
J. A. Curpesse
Ollaginette
Jalin
Branten
Puymond
Scrantons
Risney Cod
Thomas Moonie
Aroh
Baht
Catieteean
Mowrow
Tragic Poisoning Death Of Child In Pittsburgh Home
The two year old Josh Breen drank a teaspoon of poison from a bottle left by his mother who had applied cautery to his eyes earlier. Despite quick medical help from Dr. John Walsh, the child died about eleven o clock after severe stomach pain and inability to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pladge
Twirick Breen
Paltstun Avenue
Meath
Josh
Jay Eyes
Joseph Svema
John Walst
Walsh
Tonight concert at Connell residence in Paris Exposition era
Bates band performs tonight at the residence of Hon. and Mrs. William Connell with a varied program including Overture Maximilian Archer Runaway Old Chicken Brigade and other selections. Finest wines and cigars advertised at Lane's 820 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell
Chaylor Overture
Maximilian
Archer
Cary the Chicken
Roquenta
Lane's
Spruce Street
Refund Guarantee for Greenea Warranted Syrup Offered
The undersigned agree to refund money on a cay bottle of Greenea Warranted Syrup for coughs or colds. A cent bottle is used to prove satin or money refunded. J. G. Kone & Co, Pa, John F Donah ton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
J. G. Kone & N
Ore, Pa
John FP
Donah Ton
Franchise for a trolley road rights dispute at Old Forge
Testimony in an injunction case against Pittston and Scranton Street Railway Co reveals alleged council bribery attempts to secure a borough franchise. P F Coyne, star witness, claims a $100 bribe mindset and discusses meetings, signatures, and votes amid a contentious legal fight over a proposed trolley line through Old Forge and related property concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston and Scranton Railway Company
P. Pf, Coyne
PFP
Coyne
Old Forres
Old Forre
Pittston
Scranton
F. W. Christer
Tle
Ohlet Warren
Everett Warren
Croas
Ilere le
Wos
Jermyn
Wes
Taylor
Steranton Railway Company
Rendhiam
Laverne County
Duryea
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Old Forge
Pitteten and
Scranton Mallway
Wroin Ettecta
Wiigess
Andrew Kennedy
Picely
Mharies
J. Keogh
R. Willis Reeve
John J. Timlin
John N. Cooke
William Hepp
P. Fallon
J. J
Scranton Tailwiy Company
Ole
Rev. J. FL Jordan
Old Worgs
Lallys Seek Injunction Over Family Estate Control
In chambers before Judge Edwards yesterday Mary Lally seeks to stop her father John Lally from interfering with tenants on her late mother's Bellevue estate. The will gave the daughter control of rents and management with the husband receiving a life interest. The hearing questions whether the widowed father waived his rights and allowed Mary to carry out the will. Attorney Murphy represented Mary and Senator Vaughan represented John with the judge noting papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Edwards
Chambers
Mary Lally
John Lally
Bellevue
Lally
Mary Dhe
Te Cine
John FF. Murphy
J. Vaughan
Robwonds
Hearing in Highth ward election contest examines witnesses
A hearing Thursday before Commissioner KW Thayer and others examined witnesses including Drien Jones Cupone Ball and Bewlhe. Evidence showed Bowlby had not paid a tax for Ubbee seats, so his vote would be struck from the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highth
Witnes
Michael Walter seeks divorce on grounds of unfaithfulness
Yesterday attorney T A Almimerman began proceedings to obtain a divorce from Christianon Walter, his wife since September 12 1858, citing unfaithfulness as the reason. Nelson Parker is TAC Ge eo tdent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Walter
T. A. Almimerman
Christianon Walter
Nelson Parker
Wake of John A. Lee Held Before Arbitrators
The wake of John A Lee was held yesterday before Arbitrators Garilyer Walker and Kiernan. No appearance appeared for the defense. After the plaintiff had prevented his case, he spoke for 504.18 before the panel. The ruling remained uncertain.
Man Charged With Assault Granted Bail in $100 Bond
Andrew Bucha charged with assault and battery posted bail of $100 yesterday. George Bodick his Landsman and Jacob Papehoek were involved. Papehoek faced assault and battery charges and was to provide $10 to secure the bond. Bodick aided in securing the bond while the parties attended proceedings at the bridge location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge Kiwards
Andrew Bucha
George Bodick
Jacob Papehoek
Bodick
Hickey to Sue Over City Claim Hold
Auditing committee debates ex-Chief MicWeg pay for five weeks between dismissal and successor confirmation. They table the claim indefinitely and decide to consult a lawyer whether to pursue court action. Former city solicitor Moffinley had given a written opinion supporting the claim. The stance echoes the Torrey opinion in Patrolman Walsh’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulleliar Vouburg
MicWeg
Hickey
Moffinley
Howell
Itaie
Torrey
Anthony Walsh
Opinions in two important Lackawanna cases
The Supreme Court's two opinions, both written by Justice Green, cover Williams versus Moore and Munster, Assignee versus Jessup and others. The Watkine case questions misdrafted pleadings, dubious consideration, and a $5,000 loss for coal testing, with a new venue awarded. In Gunster versus Jessup, the court upholds the jury verdict on bond payments and affirms judgment, finding no reversible error and dismissing assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Moore
Munster
Jessup
Justice Green
Michael Walters
Supreme Court
John Copeland
William W. Watkine
Howard J. Williame
Emily J. Moore
Administrateix
Gotton
William Moore
Lacckawinna County
William W. Witking
Poward J. Williamen
Ndie
Watkins
Tom H. Pellows
Madwand J. Williams
William W. Watkins
WW. J. Thrennan
Fellows
Watkine and Williams
Morienge
Pellows
Withhama
Brennan
Williame
Watkins Wn Williams
Willams
Mowe
Watkine
Joseph H. Gunster
George A. Jeewup
George A. Jessup
McPherson
Becase
Fitzsimmons Chosen to Deliver Nominating Notification
John S. Tulling of Erie, chairman of the Democratic state committee, announces the selection of Fitzsimmons to formally notify the nominees from the last state convention. The candidates are James Stephen Leslie Mestrezat for supreme court judge, Charles J. Hells for the superior court, and William T. Creasey for state premier. The notification will occur at Williamsport at 2 PM on August 8, with a notification committee of one member from each senatorial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Tulling
Erie
Glener FL
Premenner
Williameport
O'Clork
Pitesimmons
P.P. Smith
Mestrezat
Judge Smith
OFFICERS OF TRADES COUNCIL CHOSEN AT MEETING
The Building Trades council met in Carpenters hall and elected officers for the year. President John Devaney. vice president William Cut ters. recording and corresponding secretary George LD Osman. financial secretary Stewart Hutchinson. treasurer William Jane. trustees John Wardell J M Knowlton and Frank Brust. sergeant at arms Michel Lavigguth. Discussion on hiring an assistant to the DUAINGS agent was inconclusive. The mass-meeting planned for tonight was postponed to Thursday due to hall unavailability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades’ Council
Carpenters
John Devaney
Vicw
William Cutters
George LD Osman
Stewart Hutchinson
William Jane
John Wardell
J. M. Knowlton
Frank Brust
Carpenters' Hall
Day Builders Union
Black Diamond Express Kills Boy, Wounds Mother at Ransom
Mrs M Girton and sixteen year old boy from Mt. Alan Pa were struck by the east bound Black Diamond express on the Lehigh Valley road at Welork yesterday afternoon. The boy was ground to pieces and the mother seriously injured. They were crossing tracks to reach the station platform to visit friends in Ransom. Remains taken to Pittston. mother in Wilkes-Barre hospital. Warrener Roberts to conduct inquest at Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Girton
Won
Mt. Alan
Lehigh Valley Road
Welork
Ansom
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre Hospital
Ransom
Lackawanna
Warener Roberts
Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Shown At Lyceum Theater
Moving pictures reproduce the seven round bout with final knockout at the Lyceum Theater this Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. The film’s realism aims to make viewers feel they are watching the actual fight and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theater
Fitzsimmons and Jeffries
Black horse offered reward for return to Cuisiok's livery
A black horse with a bald face weighs 1259 pounds and is described as weighing 1,259 pounds. The owner, Cuisiok, offers a liberal reward for its return to Cuisiok's livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuisiok
Contractors Arrested For Building Permits
Contractors Ti. FR. Hurlbutt and M. E. Worden were fined 0 each by Mayor Moir for building without permits. They were arrested by Mounted Officer Joseph Riock on warrants from Building Inspector Jaekwan and heard in police court. Hurlbutt Worden and RN. La Bar face further arrest for noncompliance as inspectors report most sites lacked permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbutt
M. E. Worden
Moir
Joseph Riock
Jaekwan
Jackson
Worden
la Bar
Mr. la Bar
Funeral of Mrs Moore in Memory of Charity and Grace
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Moore widow of Thomas Moore were held at 3 PM from the family residence on Blue Avenue. A large gathering paid tribute to her charitable life, notably the Home for the Friendless. Rev. RF Y. Pierce led Scripture and a brief sermon, with Rev. Dr A A Marple, friends from Norristown, and a Penn Ave Baptist quartet in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Thomas Moore
Blue
Ocock
RF. Y. Pierve
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
A. A. Marple
Norristown
W. H. Marple
Dr. Marple
Penn Avele Baptist Church
Hayilh Evans
Hycine
Price
Nathan Hallstead, Jr
Doerr
William Birkman
WF. Fillmore
Thome
Tin Forest
Triene
Mia, Wieeren
Paretridge
Cincinnati
Mir
Mea
T. J. Gaines
New York
Miro Miples
Ton
Brooklyn
Miss Marple
Norrieton
Pac
Mire AM
KR. Cone
River
Lon
Monthly Reports Required From City Departments
City controller Howell orders ten department heads to file monthly returns with the treasurer under law and pledges enforcement. He seeks to prevent disputes over police fines and sums due between the city and former Mayor Halleyan, with auditors showing $1.60 versus $1.00 claimed. The accounts are in dispute and will likely go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kity
Howell
Velne
Tetaveen
Eite
Halleyan
Anya
Gxen
Junkman Fetz Arrested After Brass Theft Case
About a month earlier the Economy Light Heat and Power plant on CIT Street was stripped for brass and copper fittings causing over 400 in damage. Yesterday the stolen items were found in Jacob Ferg’s junk shop on River Street. A search warrant, issued by Alderman Millar, led to the seizure of the goods and Fetz was held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy Light, Heat and Power Companys
Cit Street
Jacob Ferg
River Street
Alderman Millar
Petective Mobr
Feta
Bull
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Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Kempss
Wyamnine Avenue
DR. H, B, Ware
To & Williame Foilding
A. van Wormer
Ounduet
Judas Tyger
Simon Kalarainski
Mrs. Powell
Airs
K. Q. Powell
Cloythe Senfey
Morin
Civ Hall
Ube Ony Controllen
PVN Property
Dizfornderly House Haider
Eveloete
Lietling
Kuwe
Patrick Breen
Eve Wash
Jolneon
Cambrian
Welch
Hutinio
Alexander Star
Burgess
Atoire
Gallagher Oala
Major Warren
Treckaway
Old Porge
William Moneros
Robert Staff
Patrick Callander
Kid
T. W. Gallagher
Cone
Gallagher
Klennedys
Burgées
Street Railways Company
Silliman
Perera
Burcess
George Drake
Pennssylvania Coal Company
Anich
Mter
Kennedy
Rockaway Hotel
William Repp
Trepp
Council
Eighth Ward
Lee
George Hoskopiskeee
Beranton
Josephine
Chaneski
Berantonm
Minooka
Joseph Nezollarvieh
Nevga Fulaugunka
Moxzayt T. Lewis
Pis Mauth
Mary Dine Hindley
Edddenvine Maytheta
Arthur Hall
Pidget Geady
Moore Promised
Fitzsimmons
Williamsport
Officers OF Trades’ Council
Jeffries
Electric Avenue
Junkman Fetz
United States
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Buell Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Pennsylvania
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H. H. Bull
Elmhurst, PA
Winola
C. &. Frear
Lake Winola, PA
Spring Grove House
Lake Carey
Wyoming County
Nemael
le Foameltnire
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Carbondale
Fern Whall
Lgop
Born
Carebondale
KO A
Connie Hon
Jergey
Arington
Ocean Grove
Wading Hotel
Sanlery BF
Anne Monte Purfect
Ordines
Oh. AK
Piep
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