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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1899

Page

2

Jurors Strive for Agreement in Winton Pancoast Suit

Jurors failed to reach a verdict in the Winton Coal company versus Pancoast Coal company case after adjournment. Two other verdicts were reported in the Lowery Driesen case and the McPherson versus Empire Dry Goods interpleader over Hendrickson Treathers stock.

Winton- Pancoast Lowery- Driesen Winton Coal Company Pancoast Coal Company Judge Purdy Honesdale Judge Gunster Purdy Hlonesdale Mitter Purity Easge PR. PL Lowery TH. Driesen Matthew McPherson Empire Dry Goods Companys Hendrickson Trethers North Mainavenue Empire Dry Goods Company Hendrickson Brotherson McPherson Gunster

Election contests advance with appointed officials

Next week will see three election contests in full swing. Yesterday the court appointed BK, W. Thayer as commissioner and M. J. McAndrew as stenographer for the Eighth ward stable contest with orders to begin taking testimony at once. Langstaff contest hearings are underway and Fell township contest hearings will resume Monday or Tuesday.

W. Thayer M. J. McAndrew Eighth Ward Langstaff Fell Township

Witness List From Longetait Election Contest

A lengthy list of witnesses appeared yesterday in the Longetait election contest. Names include South Abington-Alson Buckingham Clarence Jennings Martin Griffin Benjamin Rowse AL Swallow MRL Mhifford Bam Podles BE Gregory O Sharpe Perris A Benejamin Herman Leach Wood house Nelson Revynoldw H O Fritz Mumfurd A K Stearns T E Shite Jing W Fitererald Freeman Leach William Streator G T Staples George Vosbur Willard Vosburg Marold Parker John Stark Newton John F Williams GO Ww Swemer Cosner G B Snover actor Turton Kernell John Koch A Swingle Teruel Voshurs Jeanne Thompson John Butterfield Op Butterfield Lew Cosner James Van Duten Herbert A Thomas W A Hice Abraham Peters Nelson Van Campen David Taylor G W Smith J J Cahoon Ruger M W Spencer V Divckson Dickson ML Mer will Benton G C Alexander Lyman Green W W Patterson V A Conrad F B Davidson George Gibbs Gibbs Tf OC Gibbs Matt Anthony BP Bunnell Barney Paulman J Austin Hollister Carpenter B Gardner La Plume George Tailes Hanson A F Seamoans Horace Beaman Slocum A D Wells Thew Howe W EF Bailey Slocum Charles Henn CW Dean M P Gard ner George Sisson George W Werkheiser Dalton H W Hager A E Bailey W FL Von Storch William Simms Amos BP Allen Scott Gardner Thomas Hall Olyphant Mary Burke savneses Olyphant.

South Abington Alson Buckingham Clarence ©. Jennings Martin Griffin Benjamin Rowse AL Swallow Mrl Mhifford Bam Podles Gregory O. Sharpe Fleb Perris A. Benejamin Herman Leach Woodhouse Nelson Revynoldw H. O. Fritz M. Mumfurd A. K. Stearns T. E. Shite Jing O. W. Fitererald Freeman Leach William Streator G. T. Staples George Vosbur Willard Vosburg Marold Parker John Stark Newton John F. Williams Ww. Swemer S&s Cosner Snover Turton Kernell John Koch A. Swingle Terael Voshurs Jeane Thompson John Butterfield Butterfield Lew Cosner James van Duten Herbert A. Thomas W. A. Hice Abraham Peters Nelson van Campen David Taylor G. W. Smith J. J. Cahoon R. Ruger M. W. Spencer V. ¥. Divckson FLW Dickson ML. Merwill

Doctor Pierce Promises Free Advice and Remedies

An advertisement urges readers to write to Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York for free medical guidance and prescriptions. It touts his status at the invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute and touts Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures or tonics for throat lungs blood nerves stomach liver bowels kidneys and women’s diseases with testimonials of patients in need.

Poncer Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Aed Pierce Riese Willie Ari

Local Residents Listed with Addresses on City Streets

A fragmented listing names Anthony Heckman Ellen Seamon Jacob Motinaez Katie Goodie Patrick Langan Lizzie Whelan and others with assorted street addresses including River Street Brick Avenue Wroming Avenue and Genet Street. The text appears as an incomplete roster of individuals tied to specific residences or local notices.

Anthony Heckman River Street Ellen Seamon Brick Avenue Jacob Motinaez Wroming Avenue Katie Goodie Patrick Langan Prospert Lizzie Whelan Genet Street Martin Francia Mahat Seranton Margaret Hyewerty

Court House Notes on Ejectment and Estates

Attorney A A Chase to Jersey City engaged in ejectment case Potter against Hooper. In the estate of James Woolsey letters of administration granted to Judson Woolsey. In Mimi Henschel against A F Clark rule to show why judgment not be stricken off and execution set aside. New trial reasons filed in Patrick Brown against T C Robinson by defense counsel. Hearing July 1 on removal of E H Sortie as administrator of J J Furies estate. Jacob F Hannes appointed guardian of two minor sons Frank W and Fred, heirs to Ferdinand Buel estate Milwaukee. John F Hall released on bail $800 after fake pretenses charges. accused of worthless check and fake asset representations.

A. A. Chase Jersey City Potter Hooper James Woolsey Scranton Judson Woolsey Mimi Henschel A. F. Clark Patrick Brown T. C. Robinson R. D. Stuart John P. Kells Ferdinand Buel Tate Milwaukee Wis John F. Hall Judge Gunster Roland Hitchcock Hall Leo Downe Cgovree J. Crawford

Universalists' Convention Opens With Large Attendance

The Universalists convention in Athens Pennsylvania opened amid warm weather. The Women’s Missionary Society highlighted the day with a $10,000 aid project over twenty nine years. New officers were elected including Mrs. Joseph Mason as president and H. H. Wilkinson as president of the Young People’s Christian Union.

Athens Universalists Women's Missionary Society Jin By Leavenworth, Kang Joseph Mason Philadelphia Strickler Philadell J. M. Ratin Towanidi Mlle M. J. Long Towanda Young People's Christian Union H. 11. Wilkinson Mixes Mauis Wille Martha Stuker Sallie Marsh Treading Mifle l L. Shipman Linesville Bisbee Boston Nellie G. Loomis Kingsley

Three Ball Relay Match At Local Theatres

The Lyceum theater and Academy of Music attaches organize a three ball match in Wilkes-Barre under George Nelson Teets and captain Charles Hamilton. Lawrence's band will perform at the park before the game and Harvey Long will umpire. Free grounds and grand stand for ladies. Home team includes Lowder, Hamilton, Tevis, Koch, Ferber, Gillen, Softly, Kohnstamm, Burnett, and Alexander. trips to Pittston on July 2 and Binghamton on July 4.

Lyceum Theater Academy of Music George Nelson Teets Charles Hamilton Harvey Long George Lowder Nelson Tevis George Koch Jacob R. Ferber John Gillen Fred Softly Edward Kohnstamm James Burnett Robert Alexander

Supreme President to Speak at Young Men's Institute

F. J. Kierce of San Francisco, supreme president of the Young Men's Institute, will arrive Sunday morning for his first official visit. Members from city branches plan a royal reception and he will address all institute members Sunday at 2 o'clock in John Boyle O'Reilly Hall.

F. J. Kierce San Francisco Sipreme Young Men's Institute Mr. Kierce John Boyle O'Reilly Cognon

M’Ginley Enters Tug of War for City Solicitor Office

Attorney A A Vosturg, approved city solicitor, swore in but faces a disputed claim with McGinley over possession. Vosburg asserts court elected him. McGinley contends no record. Both guard the office openly, planning to test ownership in court if needed.

A. A. Vosturg Moir McGinley Liberty Hall Calary McGinney Mr. Vesbure Cornella Vesbure Vosburg Vosburehola Vosbure City Solicitors Mr. McAndrews

Bush Meeting Planned at Athletic Park Sunday June 2

A Bush Meeting under the auspices of Shiloh ap fist church will be held Sunday afternoon June 2 in Athletic Park Providence Road. Rev J J Well pastor presides with Rev B A Harris of Taylor Rev H A Grant and Rev Thome De Giruchy of this city to speak and a program has been prepared.

Athletic Park Providence Road Shiloh Ap« Fist Church J. J. Well B. A. Harris Taylor H. A. Grant Thome de Giruchy

Hood's Sarsaparilla Proves Blood Purifier and Tonic

An advertising column extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the natural blood purifier and life tonic. It claims cures for scrofula, pimples, erysipelas, fatigue, and female weakness, with testimonials from O Lurrey Folton NY and others.

Hood Lurrey Folton N.Y Askette Masefale Atlantic St. Paul Minn J. D. Garis State Street Chicago Jesem A. Meanne Clayton Del

Glove Lot With Wide Selections Priced Low

A hint of gloves for children and ladies features lisle and taffeta styles in greys browns and tans plus silk mitts and cotton lisle options. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents with many items offered at 25 cents, including elbow length white silk mitts and various colored gloves.

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