Judge Kelly Sets Law in Benton Turnpike Case and Others
In Benton county court Judge John B. Kelly disposes of the Ridge Turnpike matter by ruling on the law after limited witness testimony. The trial covers land possession claims dating to 1872, disputes over payment, and prescriptive rights against eminent domain. verdicts include Tripp & Co. and others, with later cases proceeding to jury consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT Carier
Ridge Turnpike Company
John B. Kelly
Pulack Carter
Hirnpike Company
Rhaiiitif
Dietate
Kelly
K N. Willard
B. Price
J. i Weetgate
J. KR. Weldman
Weatgate
Weldman
Renton
Westgate
Exiwarde
Tripp & Company
Isabel M. J. Worden
Mary Monroe
Minn & Prin Ps
Triad
Enes
Groves Sues Freedman for 5000 Damages Over Malicious Prosecution
Thomas Groves of a New York department store sued Louie Freedman for 5000 damages alleging malicious prosecution and reputational damage. The case, involving an alleged oat theft charge, was dismissed by Judge Mills for lack of merit. Groves claimed Freedman spread word of the theft to harm his standing and business. The bond was set at 1000 for Freedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas TH. Groves
New York Adomaertment
Louie Freedman
Freedman
Groves
Ohare
al ‘Ori Mills
Grveves
Hull
Property Deeds Recorded In Court Auction Summary
Short Schadt yesterday in open court acknowledged deed to several parcels sold. Properties include lots in Scranton and Adl as well as parcels in Tolan and Corhendale. Names involved include Wil dy nest and Uberathe Ne WMitrlely, with details of sales by deed and mileage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas
Moerply Mowick
Retin
Lot
Sunten
Shayer
Adam Med
Ste
I Scranton
Charles Go Welchiel
Sennien
WIL
Scranton
Nonth
Pacgerty
Madeline
Amen Hithot
Lt Ih
Leerenerine
Abla
Proimnty
Ad Menjas
Slike
Estate matters in Armdliterartes court expose waned heirs
The document records unsettled debts and property issues involving George McKnight and the estate of Atta Eoituy of Oly. It notes actions taken yesterday to address claims by heirs and creditors in a local probate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKnight
Degen
Armdliterartes 1
Emindenmond
Atta Eoituy
Oly
Bette
Many Roads Point to Nerve Pills Yet Fail to Help
The text touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming broad nerve restoration and cites Scranton residents like Banjuel Rogers praising improved sleep appetite and health. It notes pills are available from dealers and include Dr A W Chase's signature and portrait on each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Scranton
Banjuel Rogers
Hyde Park Avenue
Wasaye
A. W. Clinge
A W. Chase
Buffalo
Divorce case and administration grants noted
In the estate of Mare waret Keegan letters of administration were granted to Bridget Keegan. In the divorce case Mrs Te Belle Pe Sylein vs Mary G. Srivin a decree to show cause why a divorce should not be granted was ordered with a March argument date before Judge Balearde in Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Loftus
Marewaret Keegan
Ity
Bridget Keegan
Te Belle Pe Sylein
G. 1
Srivin
Role Wan
Balearde
Industrial Jottings Deny Ten Hour Shift Orders
The Delaware Lackawanna and Hudson coal departments and others deny ordering ten hour days. Mines run at nine hours with no need to extend time. Strikes boost local coal demand while firms store extra tons to avoid shortages. Delaware Lackawanna refuses to supply local trade, preferring shipments for higher freight and better per ton prices. Coal stored at plants and pockets, washery coal largely untouched since resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lockware and Hudson Coal Department
Madson
Loomis
Rose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Babylon breaker destroyed. future mine plans in question
The Babylon breaker at Duryea was destroyed by fire six weeks ago with no signs of reconstruction. Rumor says no new breaker will be erected. The Morgan syndicates took over the William A. mine of William Connell, adjacent to Babylon, sharing management and proximity. Ownership and terrain suggest Connell’s mine could lower production costs and later work zones from Babylon through Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Temple Iron Company
Duryea
William A
William Connell
Morgan Syndicats
Temple Tron Company
Babylon Tract
Connell
Wilkes-Barre
Wild Cats and Masters Performances Across Local Meet
A distressed OCR page lists numerous names and events with hours and venues. It mentions Wild Cats, Masters, and related performances, including times like 7 p.m. and various locations. The fragmentary text references duties, repairs, and notices among participants, organizers, and attendees.
Coal Department Office Repairs and Staffing Changes
Repairs in Superintendent Rose's office expand floor space and connect the district passenger agent's apartments with the coal department. Central Railroad of New Jersey adds five year service bars on left sleeves. Officials from Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Lehigh Valley discuss department matters at a weekly conference. M D Taylor named superintendent of motive power at Lehigh Valley Railroad succeeding Ramuel Hligwink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Delaware and Hudeoan Coal Department
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Ta- Lion
I. Kk
Loomix
Evans
Phillipe
Williame
Barnard
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Department
Col Department
M.D. Taylor
Lehleh Valley Railroad
Ramuel Hligwink
Alphle
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Cory
Lehigh Valles Andmechanical
Wilken-Barre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter
Benton
Tripp & Co
Thomas H. Groves
Louis Freedman
West Pittston
Wedla Sahel
Court House News Notes
School of Lackawanna
Washington
Joseph Wille
Caesar Croeing
Mika Minnie Sumter
Miss Grave Coolidge
Hineee Manley
A. Taylor
Warren T. Acker
Mica Acker
Garis Matt Hersation
Jennie GQ
Hell
Mies Balith
Nf Cnitch
Miss Helin & Powell
Mr WH
Ditch and
Mive Deale Dinndok
D., L. and W
Marcis
Yo Moe
Pitepatelek
Petapeen Preuny
Mahou
Ats
Madders
BP van Wormers
J. Mirus
Rutholainec
Kiewit
Tay
Doe
Viteeeohspak
Woo Wintel
Tsette
Mandboipig
Mee
Uvarlehaet
Sumult
Corrie
Ba. U
West
G. Frountellers
Weel
Niheles
A. Mennigang Foy m
Noy
Coyne
Mibbanes
Besar
Muris
Loris Jopin
Vavenger
Gutnews
Stanton
Magevent
J. Martei
Deny Goon
Galaga A
Rogers Foy
Wari Healey
Lee
Wehr
Pili Curtin
Ay Cieirity
Brokerah
Dr. Hand
DR. Hand Condensed Milk CO
Wyoming Avenue
Washington Avenue Price Building
Luvanse
Meldrum, Scott & CO
Wyoming Ave
Tee
Scranton, PA
Moosic
Ruanleis
Laplin & Rand Poowpsr Co
Ropauio Chemical Co
Exvivee
Pilsner
Wind Street, Scranton, PA
Henry Belin, JR
The
Wyoming
Plesting
Periing
Smokelean
Repauno Chemical Company
Cope and Kapiodera
Com
Hell Building
Thos Ford
Jon B. Smith & Son
W. B. Mulligan
Pitteton
Plymouth Wilkes-Barre
DH Densten
Borate
Tribune
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Eton
Connolly & Wallace
Wasii Na Ton ‘Avenue
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
Myer Davidow
Lackaw
Ata i
Cinir
Poire Fadiew
Leda
Dongola
Burton and Lace
Ceedseny Welt
Shere
Paten
Boring Siner
Bliones
Aloo
SILOR
Paler Met
Mona Mining Store
Ofly Tei
Ah Ts Mikes
Lackawanna Avenue
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