Mandamus Forces City Controller to Certify Barber Asphalt Contract
Judges Archbald and Gunster quickly approve the mandamus directing City Controller Howell to certify the Barber Asphalt repair contract. Attorney Comegys may appeal, possibly delaying further action, while Torrey defends the controller as obstructive. Court costs taxed to the city in a swift equity hearing continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Gunster
Burns
Torrey
Howell
Cornelius Comegys
Alvatrag Paving Company
Supreme Court
Gearee
Williameport
Archbold
Tormey
the Cortraiter
Archibald
Vomesss
WH. Campbell
William Farrell
Jury discharged in Winton Cowl company case
After almost thirty hours the jury in the Winton Cowl company versus Paneoawst Coscomping case was discharged without a verdict. They asked for further instruction and evidence review, then the judge discharged them when no agreement was reached. A separate case, B P Lowery versus Y H Oriesen, returned a verdict for the plaintiff of 4 dollars. A verdict for the defendant appeared in the Matthew Melherson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton Cowl Company
Paneoawst
Walt
Munyon's Inhaler Promises Cure for Diseased Parts
An ad promotes Munyon's Inhaler Clones of medicated vapor inhaled through the mouth to cleanse and vaporize diseased areas inaccessible to stomach medicines. It claims to reach the seat of disease, act as a balm, and tone the system, priced at $1 or mailed for 1605 Arch St., Philadelphia.
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Craggista
Arch St
Litas
Court House News Notes
The Old Forge election case hearing was postponed to a later date. H H Coston was appointed Saturday to take testimony in the divorce case Grace L Swingle versus A F Swingle.
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Old Forge
H. H. Coston
Grace L. Swingle
A. F. Swinate
Scranton Delegation Heads to Buffalo for Supreme Conclave
The Scranton delegation to the Supreme Conclave of the improved Order of Heptusiphs will travel this afternoon in a special car, joined by delegates from surrounding towns. About fifty delegates will attend with plans to secure the convention for Scranton in 1901, hoping to attract visitors and possibly elect a local official as supreme archon. The roster includes G. Boland as supreme trustee and W. Handricks, B. Jones, C. J. Newld, W. Carpenter, Donovan, Miller, and others.
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Scranton
Improved Order of Heptusiphs
Biffalo
Boland
Locheville
Supreme Trustee
G. Boland
Walter V. Handricks
Bo. Jones
C. J. Newld
Wr. W. Carpenter
Donovan
G. P. Miller
Roger Evans
G. A. Kramer
Trown
GF. Goatman
George Gifford
D. W. Powell
Anthracite Coal Trade Through the Engineer Journal View
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes heavy westward coal movement and tight eastern markets. May output near 3.7 million tons, stockpiles modest, no price shifts, and July 1 price advance likely. labor demand rises in western fields, risk of shortages for operators, with Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway changes anticipated.
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Upper Lake Porta
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Sloan
New York
First Anniversary of Rev Pierce Pastors Penn Avenue Church
The Penn Avenue Baptist Church observed Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce’s first pastorate anniversary with sermons on The Psalm of Prosperity and Peace and The Battle Sermon. In the year, 87 new members joined, and debts were cleared while property values increased about 14 000.
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Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Pierce
Chairch Mission
Prrsonage
Ciy
Bound of Trade
Anqldieve’ Relief Association
Mierce
Penn Avenue Shurch
Mre
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as blood purifier
An 1890s style advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a leading blood purifier that cures dyspepsia and impure blood. It cites testimonials from Fos. S. Zauba of Genoa Nebraska and W. R. Hudson of Natrona Pennsylvania claiming relief from dyspepsia and eruptions after using the remedy.
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Hood
Fos. S. Zauba
Genoa
W. R. Hudson
Natrona
Was It An Accident Eddie Asphilet Gas Fracas
Gas nearly killed Eddie Asphilet in a room above Kauffman’s cafe on Lackawanna Avenue. Occupants smelled gas, forced entry, found him unconscious with a jet open. He claimed he had accidentally relit the flame after blowing it out. his wife was rescued.
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Asphiet
Kauffman
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Sitly
Children’s Day Observed at Adams Avenue Chapel
Pupils of the Adams Avenue Chapel held annual Children's Day exercises yesterday afternoon. The primary class led the program with singing recitations solos and choruses. Rev BH Robinson delivered an address and presented Bibles to the children. The event was pleasant and well attended.
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Adams Avenue Chapel
Clase
Robinson
Glove Sale Offer From the Lot at Low Price
A hint describes a sale of children's and ladies lisle and taffeta gloves in greys tans browns with a few silk mitts. Prices range from 16c to 46c with bold claims of 15c to 25c in the lot. Elbow length silk mitts and white silk items are included though most are valued higher.
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Roc
Carpenter J udd Nuptials at Bride Parents Home
Miss Georgia Judd of Vinestreet married Frank T. Carpenter of Marvic on avenue at her parents’ home. Rev. Robert F. Pierce officiated with Florence Doud as bridesmaid and Fred L. Carpenter as best man. The couple left for the Thousand Islands and will reside on Harrison avenue.
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Georgia Judd
H. i. Judd
Vinestreet
Frank T. Carpenter
Marvic
Avenue
Robert F. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Florence Doud
Fred L. Carpenter
Edna Judd
Mrs. Carpenter
Thousand Islands
Harrison Avenue
Intercollegiate Boat Races Near Poughkeepsie
The Intercollegiate Boat Races occur June 26 and 27 on the Highland Poughkeepsie course. The New York Ontario and Western Railway sells round trip tickets to Poughkeepsie for this event, one way fare, valid June 25 to 28. Tickets available from local O W agents or J C Anderson, general passenger agent, 66 Beaver Street, New York City.
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New York, Ontario and Western Railway
Poughkeepsie
J. C. Anderson
Beaveretreat
New York City
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Mev
James H. Torrey
Lored
Common Pleas Court
Munyon
Igeainet
Empire Dry Goods Company
Court House News Notes
Buffalo
Trade Journal
Robert F. ¥. Plerce
Houil
Eddie
Agea
Baby
Garriages
Thos
Kelly's
Rrantua Avenue
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
High Rapauno Chemical Co
Nnollyan
Wallac
Scranton's Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Pilsner
Sotanion
Atlantic Refining CO
Mount Pleasant Coal
Conwall Huilding
Mina
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes Larra, Pa
General Office
Rocker
Columbia
Hartford
Pierce and
Stormer
Kellum & Conrad
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
VicePren
William H. Peck
Cashler
Holmes’ Electric Protective System
Spalding
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
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