Will and probate items and local notices from Scranton area
The column lists probate actions for Owen Higgins and Arthur Barrett estates, appointees and widows, a funeral and a high mass at St Paul’s Church, a death from burns, and various local notices. It notes a fraudulent debtors attachment against Frank Amsbry, a political delegate run, a lodge event at Lake Pointelia, a church Bible class, an arbitration award, a Dow and Tucker family reunion, and marriages registered by Scranton clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Episcopal Rectory
Arthur Barrett
Winton
Margaret Barrett
Integra
Michael McAndrew
Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Eugene Cooperoski
Moses Taylor Hospital
Booth Mille
G. W. West Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enghivers
Lake Poyntelio
Union
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Paul
Corinth
Taylor Boroughs Lexow inquiry ignites local council scandal
Taylor borough faces a Lexow style inquiry after rumors of a private electric plant sale and possible councilmen self interest. Burgess Watkins heard about thirty citizens testify while directors of the Lackawanna Electric Company were subpoenaed. Witnesses Mapleson and Evans claimed Durr discussed a $3,400 or $4,200 figure, Denials followed and the panel found no guilty party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Borooweh
John Gibbons
Henry E. Harris
John M. Harris
Gibbbons
Gibbons
Harris
Burgers Watkins
Burgess Watkins
Fred Durr
W. K. Beck
John Weber
Lackawanna Electric Company
Jones
James Mapleson
Sam Evans
Central City
Lackawanna Avenue
Mr. Durr
Mapleson
Evans
Durr
Mr. Weber
Beck
Maplewon
Investigation on school build bills continues at night
Repairers and suppliers including Robert Drincol a painter Peter Higgins a carpenter and A Higgins who furnished coal were questioned about submitted bills James Grimes and Elias Davie were examined no mistakes found and the inquiry will proceed tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Drincol
Peter Higgins
A. Higgine
James Grimes
Elias Davie
Dunmore School District Plans 38 Bonds of 100 Each
A financial statement filed by the Dunmore school district outlines a planned debt of 19 000 via thirty eight bonds of 100 to mature June 25 107 and redeemable by call in order. The last assessed valuation is 1 517 028 with a 3 mills tax levy to support indebtedness. W R Wilson president and M F Glynn secretary sign the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
W. RR. Wilson
M. F. Glynn
Board of
School Directors
Big Trotting Pacing Meet Draws Wide Field At Scranton Park
Entries closed Tuesday for a four day racing meet at Scranton Driving Park drawing participants from Town West Virginia Virginia Maryland New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. Purses range 200 to 500 with 100 for a new track record plus multiple large prizes. Bicycle races organized daily by the League of American Wheelmen attract 15 to 17 starters per event. Strong Northeastern amateurs and several New York riders have entered. good weather could bring fast riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Town
West
Pennsylvania
New York State
Wheeling
Eice
Record Not Lowered in Medford Pavers Race
In Medford on July 28 spectators watched pavers Robert J and John R Gentry fail to beat their track record at Combination park. Gentry ran the mile in 2.07 with strong final effort while Robert J finished 2.08. Pacers showed solid pace despite a headwind, with Gentry posting the best split at 2.07 in the quarter mile segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mass
Robert J
John R. Gentry
Pavers
Combination Park
Gentry
Lou
Trouble at the Lackawan Hospital Board
Differences exist between at least one board member and Dr. Andrews the house physician. Charges have been filed against the physician who seeks an immediate investigation. A special board meeting is called today with members approached by Tribune reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital Board of Directors
Andrews
Tribune
Brooklyn
N.Y
Gilbert
Cheap Round Trip Fare to Philadelphia for Wheelmen Meet
The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers an excursion rate to Philadelphia and return during the League of American Wheelmen meet on Aug 4 5 6 and 7. Tickets from Scranton are valid Aug 8 and 9 on all trains, with return validity through Aug 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Philadelphia
League of American Wheelmen
Bcranton
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Tablet
An advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablet claiming cure of a cold in one day. The product costs 25 cents and offers a money back refund if it fails to cure.
Grain-O Ad Caption Describes New Oat Drink
A vintage ad promotes Grain-O as a nutritious oat based beverage. It urges readers to ask grocers to sample the "rich seal brown" drink, claiming it is the “new food drink” for children and adults.
Knights of Pythias Parade to Feature Arabs
The Knights of Pythias Reading convention will include a 500-man parade in Arabs costumes. Members of the Dramatic Order and Khorassan will travel by special cars to Reading, with a banquet after the parade. J. G. Hodgson is named grand marshal for the parade in Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Thre c
Reading
Dramatic Order
Knights of the Khorasean
Martin Joyce
Mulbert
J. G. Hodgson
Company 47
Court House
Uniformed Bank
Laurel Hill Park
U S Army Horsemen Feature in Buffalo Bill Show
Buffalo Hill hosts U S regulars as a star act with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in the city tomorrow. Colonel Sumner’s regiment from Fort Meyer Virginia near Washington is famed for drill precision and cavalry skills shown in the Wild West exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Buffalo
United States
Buffalo Hill
Sumner
Cudy Homes
Fort Meyer
Washington
National Capitol
Boy Narrowly Escapes After Wheel Crushes Head
Charles Neuman of Atwell Court Weat Side fell from a heavy dirt wagon on Wyoming Avenue and had his head crushed beneath a wheel. The wagon moved slowly and was stopped in time to prevent a fatal injury. He suffered a badly bruised head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neuman
Atwell Court
Weat Side
Young Neuman
Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming Air Shaft Pumping Progress at Mount Lookout Colliery
Water removal from the air shaft to the Red Ash vein at Mount Lookout colliery has advanced 26 feet in three days. The shaft now holds about 100 feet of water, and mining will start promptly once the remaining water is pumped out. The colliery operates full time amid improving prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lookout
Wyoming
Brain Fatigue Remedy from Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Dr T D Crothers superintendent at Walnut Lodge Asylum Hartford Connecticut calls Horsford's Acid Phosphate a remedy of great value in building up functional energy and brain force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Crothers
Walnut Lodge Asylum
Hartford, Conn
Letters From The People Notation
Letters from readers accompany their opinions for publication. The Tribune does not guarantee responsibility for the views expressed by writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
No. Polish Paper Review Claims Largest State Circulation
Scranton July 23 1697 Rev B Dembinski General Manager declares the Weekly Praeglid Review published regularly from 120 Prospect Ave with a measured June post office receipt of 1 pounds of the Review and a city county circulation of 6492 copies plus 340 more through local carriers, asserting the paper has the largest circulation of any Polish newspaper in Pennsylvania or the eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Przegiid
Scranton
Tribune
Praeglid
Prospect Avenue
Lackawanna County
Review
Pennsylvania
Rev. B. Dembinski
Hood's Sarsaparilla Patent Medicine Claim
Carbondale Pa July 16 1897 quoted testimonial describes fatigue loss of appetite and insomnia improving after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. George W Norris endorses pills claiming better sleep and health. Hood's Pills advertised as liver cure priced 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Pa
Hood
George W. Norris
Arbitrators Report Dismisses North End Lumber Case
The North End Lumber Co. v West Ridge Coal Co. was decided for the defendant in a report by arbitrators C A Battenberg Thomas Quinton and Russell Dimmick filed yesterday. The report states the plaintiff had no cause for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Lumber Company, Limited
West Ridge Coal Company
C. A. Battenberg
Thomas Quinton
Russell Dimmick
Toilet Sets Ad with Decorative Semi vitreous Ware
Display of toilet sets offered at low prices featuring semi vitreous china that will not craze. Complete sets available with choices of decorations including large pitcher and basin, wine pitcher, brush vase, mug, covered soap and covered chamber.
Watch Special for Nickel Case Elgin Movement
Advertisement offers nickel case watches with Elgin Watch Co movement, warrantied by both parties. Also promotes sterling silver spoons engraved with Coal Breaker and Scranton Pa and a Souvenir pta of ny lon. Priced at 3.90 and 29 cents for bulk distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Watch Co
Elgin Co
Scranton
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Schank
Spencer
Spruce Street
City Notes
Owen Higgins
Onone
Frank R. Stocker
Jermyn
T. F. Wells
Matthew Hean
Ol Forge
Frank M. Amsbry
John Henore & Sons
Charles Fr. Silvius
BN. Callender
Horace F. Hand
A. Hattenberg
George EB. Pryor
James Wheeler
Montdale
Tsu
Electric City Indee
Knights of Pythios
Esquire
Dow
Tucker
M. Tucker
Ararat Township
Timilles
Con Veyancea
Ararat
Carbondale
James Coleman
Annie Wood
Dyer
Mary Grimes
Seranton
John F. Tom
Maude M. Stewart
F. J. Hutch
Mra
Emma J. Jones
Nanticoke
Silchus
South Main
Waldron
Cusick
Beech. AM
LEXOW
Taylor Borough
Lackawanan Township
R. A. Zimmerman
Thomas Kelley
The
Taylor Council
Peter Stipp
Gibbons, Flynn & Co
Smead-Wills Co
John A. Duckworth
Sevesasaccacea
Yy Bb Roland
Tax Cosco Sicsidecs Vecieses
Weencores
Reading Knights
John Benore
Gus Wenzel
Joseph Treadway
David Brown
Givorge Bhafer
Philp Wirth
W. A. Powell
EB. Williams
W. J. Murray
T. J. Jones
Charles C. Robinson
C. H Weber
BK. Branning
Brady
D. Evana
Thomas Hurkley
Lewis T. James
W. J. Jenkins
James Stevens
Joseph P. Phillips
C. W. Broadbent
Sir Knight D. Donaldson
Thomas Wilson
T. B. MacIntyre
H. N. Princell
George BE. Shafer
W. Lumley
Martin Graffe
D. D. Evans
W. H. Hoffman
Fr. DeWight
F. Keifer
J. M. Kotmatam
W. HH. Treadway
John R. Jones
George Okell
Eenil Ronn
I. J. Hickey
W. A. Shiffer
Weet
Thomason
Pine Ridge
Wienart
Wounded Knee
Sixth
United States Cavalry
New York
N. A. Dudley
Sixth United States Cavalry
Dil Cody
U. S. Army Horsemanship
Boy
Horsford
Castoria
West Ridge CO
North End Lumber Co
China
Alr
Crina Vall
the Rexford Co
Lacka, Ave
Valencienne
Yard
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Pierce
Penn Ave
MDI
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