Settlement reached in two damage suits against telephone firm
Two actions against Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Co, for property injury from polls and wires placed without permission, each asking 3000 dollars, were settled by the company paying 120 dollars in each case. Plaintiffs were Sturges and Winton, executors of Dolph and Catherine Winton estates, with Delph Coal Co also a plaintiff in the second suit. Attorneys TOU Burns represented plaintiffs. Willard Warren Knapp represented defendant.
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Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company
Wi. BR. Sturges
Winton Coat Company
Hmited
E. 5
Mendelssohn Quartet Set for High Street Concert
The Mendelssohn Quartette company will appear next Tuesday evening as the seventh number of the course at the High Street venue. The ensemble includes J Lincoln Newhall and Middwyn Janes as tenors, Howard Stewart Barnett as baritone, Urban Leo Alkire as bass, Plelen Page as soprano, and Marguerite Smith as child impersonator. Miss Smith, remembered from the Lyceum season, gains renewed interest, while Miss Faye is described as full and rich in mezzo-soprano. The program is now on display at Powell's.
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Mendelssohn Quartette
Coneiata
J. Lincoln Newhall
Middwyn Janes
Howard Stewart Barnett
Urban Leo Alkire
Plelen Page
Marguerite Smith
Misa Smith
Lyceum
Dinner Menu at Holleywood Cite by Mrs Kelly Proprietress
Sunday dinner at Holleywood Cite formerly Florel Jeving runs by Mrs Kelly includes soup chicken with chic rled whitefish baked dishes onions olives and pickles refined fare with roast meat turkey veal entree and several sides dessert cream and fruit offerings plus coffee and cheese items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holleywood Cite
Florel Jeving
Ki. L. Kelly
Ted Vanity
Richards & Wirth Clothes Sale Opens on Lackawanna Ave
Daily arrivals of spring goods headline the Richards and Wirth sale at 6 Lackawanna Avenue. The notice touts the latest fashions for all ages and mentions Belmont Havana cigars in the store window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Wirth
Lackawanna Avenue
Bryan lecture reviews equality and service in nation
Hon. William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Lyceum on a Conquering Nation, urging Jeffersonian equality and the supremacy of morality in government. He argued for service over force, warned against anarchy, and challenged wealth and tax policies while condemning pecuniary motives in public life.
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William Jennings Bryan
T Lyceum
United States
Bryan
Speiker
Monte Carlo
Mr. Bryan
Mer
Chicago
Truthfulness of Jones Rule For New Trial Heard
Attorney M 4 McAndrew presided as commissioner in a rule hearing on a new trial request in Commonwealth v Michael Kosh. The case concerns Kosh convicted of placing obstructions on a railway near Mount Pleasant colliery. Frank Jones testified as chief witness for the Commonwealth. Defense argued Jones lacks a trustworthy reputation, while witnesses from the fire department testified Jones’s reputation for truth is poor. District Attorney Lewis faces the rule today.
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M. 4. McAndrew
Commonwealth
Michael Kosh
Sid
Delaware
Luckowinna
Mount Pleasant
Frank Jones
Kosh
Joseph F. Gilroy
Jones
H. F. Ferber
Bureau of Fires
Frank Hutchinson
Louis Schoen
Thomas Williams
Conrad Marker
Thomas Conlan
Adam Steintiuser
Harry Decker
Michael Ruane
Charles Stetter
G. W. Myers
Volunteer Fire Department
Poor Board Records Relief Request and Home Admissions
The poor board heard W P Robinson request aid describing wartime service and aging eyes. He was sent to an eye treatment home for possible surgery. Thomas Ford was admitted to the home. Hillside Home report shows 45 families on Jan 1, 470 inmates on Feb 28 with breakdowns by mental and physical status.
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W. PF. Robinson
Elahth Street
Muller
Bohn
Ohio
Sub
Thomas Ford
Emmett Street
Beemer
Hillside
Park Regulations Set Rules for Nay Ang and Nearby Parks
The Nay Ang park ordinance drawn by Public Works Director Roche outlines exclusive driveways for carriages and bicycles while walks stay for pedestrians. Bicycles capped at five mph, lights required after sunset, and strict penalties include immediate arrest and a £20 fine for violations.
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Nay Ang
Select Council
Public Works
Roche
Suit for Coal Royalties in Austin Area
Attorneys Burns and Hawley, on behalf of Nesbitts and heirs of George Nesbitt, file suit to recover 10000 dollars in royalties from Catherine Moore as executor and the Austin Coal Company. Plaintiffs claim lease to Austin Moore and sublease to the company required mining of a set amount this year, unpaid. The action seeks enforcement of payment due under the lease terms.
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F. W. Burns
L. Hawley
Abvram Nesbitt
A. G. Nesbitt
Sara Nesbitt
George I’. Nesbitt
Tlff. Everhart
James M. Everhart
G. Mortimer Lewis
Clinton J. Lewis
Bradley W. Lewis
C. Ll. Hawley
Catherine Moore
Austin Moore
Austin Coal Company
Austin
Dr Conwell to Speak at North Main Avenue Tabernacle
Hussell H Conwell D D president of Temple College Swanton hospital Philadelphia Orphans Home and Citwee Baptist pastor will lecture Monday evening March 10 at the North Main Avenue Tabernacle Oak Street corner He is completing forty years on the platform and has given 2600 lectures in 29 years His engagements average 200 nights yearly and he has donated over a half million dollars to poor students He authored nineteen books with many selling over 200000 each.
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Kew. Hussell H. Conwell
Tenple College
Suwinton Hospital
Philidelphia Orphans’ Home
Citwee Baptist Church
Higgest Protestant
Almerica
Main Avenue
Conwell
Totus
Loomis Promoted to Head Coal Department
E E Loomis is named manager of the coal department for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad with headquarters in New York. Colonel R A Phillips succeeds Loomis as superintendent and C E Tobey becomes assistant superintendent of the coal mining department.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
R. A. Phillips
C. E. Tobey
Coal Department
E. J. Loomis
New York
W. H. Truesdale
Exchange Place
Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Omeo
Marcel
TR. A. Phillipa
Ko Tobey
Coal Mining Department
G. Davia
Lackawanna Railroad
W. R. Storrs
W. H. Stors
Coal
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Wilkes-Barre
Eastern
Jersey City
Tioga
Erie Railroad
Blossburg Coal Company
Blossburg
Arnot
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Department
E. Tobey
Scranton
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
H. G. Davis
Phillips
Cayuga Mines
Grand Jury Set To Hear Davis Murder And Hopewell Conspiracy
The grand jury meets Monday with several cases, led by the Davis murder of Peter King in a Minooka saloon and a conspiracy charge against North Scranton men alleged to injure John A. Hopewell, Providence Register proprietor, after a streetcar strike.
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Davis
Hopewell
Michael Davis
Peter King
Minooka
Short the Age
North Scranton
John A. Hopewell
Providence Register
YMCA Building Fund Drive Gains Momentum
The building committee of the Stail Road Y M C A reports strong subscription activity as it canvasses for funds to construct a new building. Local donors and supporters are urged to contribute to the campaign ongoing across the community.
Promoters Press Drive for New Building at $16,000
H O Williams of the Trier national committee joined the canvass and spoke to about 200 shop employees at a noon meeting. Committees reported progress as $1,200 was raised yesterday. A car shop employee meeting followed at noon with Merers Williams and Buckatew detailing the project. Buckatew arrived to aid today, as promoters pursue the $16,000 value project with optimism.
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H. O. Williams
Trier
Varios Sib
Merers
Williams
Buckatew
Local Job Placements and Office Moves Highlight March Listings
On March 1 John Ward secures a position at S. G. Barker & Son. March 1 a call for a young man bookkeeper. Hubert Davin starts at Sharon Iron Co. in Sharon Pennsylvania. March 4 Horton Kimble begins as bookkeeper at International Text Book Co. March 6 a large Williamsport manufacturer seeks an assistant bookkeeper. March 7 Learned that Miss Margaret Doppling works with Attorneys Torrey & Welles and Miss Emma Eldredge takes a responsible office role. Arthur W. Bower, Messia, and F. Robert of Berwick purchase scholarships.
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John Ward
S. G. Barker & Son
March & Wad
Hubert Davin
Sharon Iron Co
Sharon
Horton Kimble
International Text Book Co
Williamsport
Margaret Doppling
Torrey & Welles
Emma Eldredge
Messia
Arthur W. Bower
F. Robert
Berwick
Swarthmore College Promotes Small College Experience
The article argues best promotion occurs at a small college where instructors know students personally and growth is natural. Swarthmore College aims to be a well equipped small college, co educational and managed by Friends, with a catalog on application from president William W. Birdsall of Swarthmore, Pa.
Scranton Business College Alum Commands High NYC Salary
A Scranton Business College graduate, age twenty, earns $70 per week in New York City, crediting SBC training and diligence. The piece notes many SBC students secure large salaries in New York Philadelphia and Buffalo. Also lists market produce and goods from Pierce's Market on Penn Ave.
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Scranton Business College
New York City
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Supper at YWCA Offers Low Cost Menu
A twenty five cent supper will be served to the general public in the Young Women's Christian association rooms Saturday evening from 1 30 to 7 40 o clock. Menu includes Escalloped oysters creamed potatoes veal loaf bread rolls pickles jelly cake and ice cream with ten cents extra.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Expert Accountant and Correspondent Seeks Engagement
Experienced accountant and correspondent seeks engagement to manage books letters and announcements for a large establishment. Knowledgeable in cost accounting and modern office methods including car and lease beat systems. Ready to start on or before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Tribune
New Spring Styles In Men’s Youths and Boys Clothing
Richards and Wirth介绍 new stock featuring spring styles for men youths and boys. Inspections invited at 26 Lackawanna Avenue.
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Richards & Wirth
Lackawanna Ave
Spring Gowns and Corset Fitting Specialty
The note advises women to prepare for spring gowns and emphasizes the importance of a well fitting corset. It offers corset fitting services to ensure customers are properly fitted with up to date styles.
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F. Megargel & Co
Cornell Building
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Baby Bazaar
Washington Avenue
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Holleywood Cafe
Belmont
Havana
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William Jnnings Bryan
M. J. McAndrew
Coursen
E. G. Coursen
North Main Avenue Tabernacle
John Harper
E. E. Loomis
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Wasaingees
Florida
Malaga
Pierce's Market
Penn Ave
Price & Jenkins
Wyoming Ave
M. Silverman
Spruce Street
Masury
Franklin Ave
Cramer-Wells Co
Hartford Typewriter
Harford Company
Wariford’s
Mowidwig
Leibawe
Tribune
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
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