Counterfeit Coin Ring Trials in Susquehanna Court
In a United States court in Providence the Button family and neighbors from Springville area faced charges over passing counterfeit coins. Lysle Button was acquitted after a long session. Simon Button and others faced separate hearings with mixed outcomes as prosecutors and defense presented extensive testimony about spurious half dollars and a larger regional scheme.
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Button
Springville Way
Susquehanna County
Buffington
United States Court
Secret Service Bureau
Treasury Department
M. J. McManus
Nicholson
Lake Carey
Springville
Simon Batten
James Baker
McManus
Pittsburg
Erie
Scranton
G. M. Doyle
H. T. Fish
Lysle Button
Simon
J. C. Reynolds
Western Penitentiary
Lyale
Einer
Uise
Witners
Baker
Wos
Doyle
Squire
Simon Button
W. BE. Compton
Springvile
Oliver Squires
Ira Strickland
Herman Stark
Frank Park
Jeremiah Stephens
Lysle Hutton
Paine's celery compound praised by St Louis editor
The St Louis Wertliche Post profiles Edward Praetorius and endorses Paine's celery compound as a foremost remedy for nervous strain and insomnia. Howard L. Preetorius writes from St Louis on January 15 1598 praising the tonic for brain workers and those with overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wertliche Post
Missieulpii Valley
United States
Emil Preetorius
Carl Schurz
Weastliche Post
Edward Praetorius
Southwest
Praetorius
Freetorius
America
Messrs. Wells & Richardson Co
Howard L. Preetorius
Paine
Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth Medical
True bills on fourteen counts against bank cashier in Athens
The grand jury returned true bills on fourteen charges against Charles T. Hull, defaulting cashier of the First National Bank of Athens in Bradford county. Embezzlement and falsifying returns are listed as principal charges. Others named include Austin Gibons and four Luzerne county residents for revenue violations, Mrs. Mike Synak for forging a money order, William T. Seifred for obscene mail matter, and Joseph Rocarbel for passing a fraudulent five dollar bill.
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Dawson
Heiner
Buffington
Lindsay
Simeon Hovis
Franklin
Vernones County
Charles Lawson
Cal Law
Griffin
Anthony Duck
John Noack
Feidler’s Hotel
Proviance
Soper
Duck
Noack
Charles T. Hull
First National Bank of
Athens
Bradford County
Austin Gibons
Patrick Cavanauugh
John Molaski
Michael Smith
George Struback
Luzerne County
Mike Synak
Duryea
William T
Writ of Replevin Secured in Rod ney Case
Mrs. Josephine Rodney obtained a writ of replevin to recover six tons of hay a saddle and horse said to be unlawfully in the possession of her husband John Roigey of Elmhurst. The Rodneys quarrelled separated, she seeks divorce and previously furniture was seized on entry to Elmhurst and later returned. Rodney now presses another claim to recover ownership of the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Rodney
John Roigey
Elmhurst
Rodneys
Rodney Bean
Rodney
River Street
Roddey
Richmonddale Woman Sues Henry Martin for Damages
Mrs Margaret Harry of Richmonddale sues Henry Martin for 2000 damages claiming he damaged her reputation by accusing her of running a bawdy house and other criminal acts on March 21, 1893. Attorney James Mahon files the declaration for Mrs Barry.
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Margaret Harry
Richmondale
Henry Martin
James Mahon
Barry
Martin
Spectacular Fabric Sale Arrives in Scranton for Spring
A Scranton sale at twenty four to thirty eight and forty eight cents feature 374 yards of imported organdies 1 872 yards of printed Swiss 18 355 yards of Madras 36 inches wide 8 417 yards of French organ dies and 1 980 yards of covert bicycle suitings with deep discounts. Patrons are told the fabrics will be available tomorrow morning and to not miss this unparalleled opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Scranton
Twenty Five Cent Dinners At Basement Restaurant
Report notes strong turnout for Quarter Dinners with a large, satisfied crowd. Families praised the cheaper, tastier options and broader variety than meals at home as the restaurant offered service from eleven until two daily. More newcomers expected today, but seating remains ample.
Lenten Lectures and Yale Visit Highlight City Events
The Monday Morning Club hosts a Chautauqua lecture at the Bicycle Club with Miss Kimball, a noted C S S C secretary and relative of J. Harry Fisher. Yale fans arrive April 12 for a southern tour, including a sailing trip to Old Point Comfort, Va, aboard a steamer with music and moonlit seas. Fort Monroe and rare concerts also feature, with proceeds aiding the crew’s athletic expenses and a Connecticut stop at Farmington.
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Miss Kimball
C. S
S. C
J. Harry Fisher
Yale Boys
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
New York
The
Athletic Association
Farmingham
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Lysle
Grandpa the Batton
Bobby Hutton
Villians
Yeaterday
Huffington
Providence
West Nicholson
Squire O. E. Reynolds
Hitlhey
Attorneys & Dawson
Messrs. Heber and Myers
Nyle
H. G. Fish
Reynolds
Squire Reynolds
Lackawanna County
Isaac K. Button
U. S
Westliche Post
Paine’s
Harry Askan
Jonas Loneg
Elm Park Church
Woman's Health Protective Association
Philadelphia
Olive Pond Almes
All Souls’ Church
Lackawanna Avenue
Conrad
Killer & Stetson
Agency
Lacka. Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Hercules
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehret
Washington Avenue
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson
Boynton’s
Mears
Peo
de Mont Destrabie
Charcot
Clark
Indapo
Sibanes
Pri
Matthews Bros
Wholeesie
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
Pierge Penn Ave Market
Ajax Remedy CO
Heranton i
Matiuuwa
Hoperder
Grier Ints
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