Social News From Joanaville and Nearby
Personal D W Waener hosts guests Miss Margaret Croesin limped at Madison avenue homebound Elmira cousins Robert M Gillespie Zenas C Gillespie visit Oak street uncle Charles Tartart West Indies home Martinique guest of School Controller Edward Leonard Frane T Vail attends Philadelphia funeral of cousin Attorney Lewis D Vail famed author of the Brooks high license law and 1838 Lackawanna Prohibition judge candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Waener
Allan Weir
J. Holman
Joanaville
Margaret Croesin
Madison Avenue
Robert M. Gillespie
Zenas C. Gillespie
Elmira
Thomas Shotton
Oak Street
Charles Tartart
Tar- Tart
United States
West Indies
Martinique
Edward Leonard
Frane T. Vail
Philadelphia
Lewis D. Vail
Lackawanna County
Professor Colby Teaches German in Five Week Course
Professor Colby starts a five week course in German tonight at 4 and 8 o clock in Guernsey hall 918 Wackington avenue. The program offers practical speaking and reading German. Many well known ladies and gentlemen have joined and more may attend this evening.
Friedlander Millinery Opens Spring Line at Beecham's Blues
M. A. Friedlander & Co announces a spring millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday March 28 and 29 at 510 Spruce Street opposite the court house. Beecham's Pills will dispel the blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Friedlander & Co
Spruce Street
Court House
Beecham
Fixtures horses and wagons for sale
Fixtures horses and wagons for sale offer at low prices all our fixtures including counters shelves scales paper holders safe typewriter cash register cash conveyer two horses three wagons also plenty of hardware tools ranges furnaces and plumbing goods retail department closing in a few days.
Grand Jury Vows Summer Sessions to Seize Elusive Witnesses
A grand jury member told a Tribune reporter it will stay in session all summer if needed to compel testimony from key witnesses avoiding subpoenas. Indictments are expected against several aldermen, constables, and others in the slot machine scandal, with more notes on councilmen and paid protection schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Tribune
J. J. McAndrew
John J. Fahey
David Reese
John Davis
H. B. Pease
Henry Oblinger
Albert Buchta
County commissioners case to resume in Superior court
The county commissioners case, adjourned over Saturday, will be resumed this morning before Judge Savidge in the Superior court room and is expected to conclude tomorrow. Judge Archbald will preside in No 1 and Judge Albright, of Allentown, will assist in No 2. Trials include Guernsey versus Guernsey assumpsit and others against Scranton Gas and Water, DL&W Railroad, and City of Scranton. Ex County Commissioner John Demuth serves as juror this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savidge
Superior
Archbald
Albright
Allentown
M. W. Guernsey
Northern Coal and Tron Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
B. M. Winton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Mary D. Wilmore
Patrick Leonard
Julia Gogolln
City of
Scranton
A. B. Dunning
John Demuth
Burke Brothers Contractor Appointed to Poor Board
Timothy Burke of Burke Brothers contractors was named by Judge Archbald on Saturday to fill the Dunmore district seat on the poor board, succeeding P. J. Murphy whose term expired after seventeen years. Murphy, appointed by Judge Rice in November 1883, had built an excellent record and his petition listed borough’s top men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Burke
Burke Brothers, Contractors
Archbald
P. J. Murphy
Dunmore
Murphy
Rice
Luzerne County
Sheriff’s sale reconveys Hotel Rudolph after bid
George W. Kinback bought the Hotel Rudolph for 9250 at the sheriff's sale in the arbitration room of the courthouse. The property had previously sold to C. H. Soper for 15000 but was resold as conditions were not complied with. Catherine Norton in Dunmore had property sold to C. B. Woodruff, attorney, for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kinback
Rudolph
Court House
C. H. Soper
Catherine Norton
Dunmore
C. 8. Woodruff
Local Court Action and Elections Highlights
On Saturday the court made absolute the rule to strike off judgment in the Moses Seldman vs J G Miller case. Waverly officials appointed W G Stetson as constable to replace the resigned W A Bherman. A rule to show cause was granted to transfer the hotel license from Julia C Welchel to John W Lisk. Habeas corpus writ sent for Tom Orlofsky jailed for perjury. Rosamond Zilk filed for divorce from George Zilk after fourteen months of marriage. The Wyoming Avenue opening view report was confirmed with the Delaware and Hudson Co withdrawing exceptions. In Taylor vs Postal Telegraph Co a rule was granted to show cause why judgment should not be entered for lack of a proper defense affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Seldman
Miller
W. G. Stetson
Waverly
W. A. Bherman
Tom Orlofski
Squire Mendelssohn
Jermyn
Rosamond Zilk
George. Zilk
B. F. Tinkham
Wyoming Avenas
Delaware and Hudson Company
Welles & Torrey
Taylor
Postal Telegraph Company
John M. Harris
Fire at Peckville damages Gunn store on Main Street
Around 7 o clock last evening a fire broke out in merchant tailor William Gunn's Main Street shop in Peckville. Smoke filled the building as Wilson Fire Company members entered to fight the blaze, burning clothes and stock damaged by smoke while an electric wire overheated and touched clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
William Gunn
Main Street
Local Veterans Organize for Spain War Memory and Rights
An organization formed by Hispano American War veterans met in Snover's hall increasing its rolls to fifty. A charter from the National League of Veterans of the Late War is pending, with plans to establish a permanent camp. Henry A. Axline sent guidance on bylaws as members aim to keep alive war memories and promote universal liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snover's Hall
National League of Veterans of the Late War
Henry A. Axline
Spain
Philippines
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
William Jennings Bryan
Council of Administration
A. E. Vorhis
J. 8. Shopland
F. H. Golden
A. I,. Steele
J. D. Bloomer
J. D. Keiper
Will Newman
John Herlinger
T. J. Sullivan
Will EB. Gibbons
W. L. Baker, Jr
Byron
John Fisher
M. J. Burke
T. W. Morrin
T. H. McLaughlin
Philip Schoener
D. H. Williams
Joseph O'Malley
F. Woodhull
J. W
William E. Delman
Daniel Sullivan
H. G. Beane
Joseph F. Burkhouse
G. C. Rogers
W. BE. Hitchcock
Patrick F. Quinn
Patrick Flannery
M. J. Monaghan
E. L. Gross
Oscar Handelong
Charles Constantine
J. J. Mullighan
William Gross
E. R. Connery
Alexander D. Major
Coroner investigates two cases in Ransom and Simpson
Coroner Roberts visited Ransom on Saturday to probe the death of David Lurne attributed to heart paralysis. no inquest was needed. In Simpson an Italian man, unnamed, was found unconscious outside a boarding house and died after admission. The coroner plans to continue the inquiry today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Ransom
David Lurne
Simpson
Resolutions on Death of Joseph H. Steell by Consumers' Ice
At a Directors meeting the Consumers' Ice company adopted preamble and resolutions mourning the death of Joseph H. Steell. They praised his honesty, Christian character, and service to Scranton, expressing sympathy to his family and noting the promise of reward for faithfulness. The resolutions called for publication in city papers and a copy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Ice Company
Joseph H. Steell
Breell
Scranton
Brief Mention of Men of the Hour in City News
Emil Bonn announces his candidacy for recorder of deeds. Mayor James Moir denounces hearsay based newspaper information used against him during Richard J. Little libel trial. Editor P. A. Barrett foreman of the grand jury faces temptation over disclosures while Prof Albert N Welles laments a failed liquid air lecture at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bonn
Recorder of Deeds
Barrett
James Moir
Richard J. Little
E. H. Ripple
Little
Colonel Ripple
Free Press
The New Mile Test for Butter Fat in Milk
Food Inspector Widmayer unveils a pocket sized device to measure butter fat percentage in milk instantly. It replaces the older lactometer method that only indicated water and solids content, enabling on key street testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widmayer
Sam
New milk testing device aids butter fat analysis
The article describes a German made instrument with a black kautchuck plate and glass disc with six bluish white shading segments. Drops of milk placed center show fat percentage by the rim color, enabling rapid milk examination. Widmayer rates current milk quality as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widmayer
Msk
Zeller-Niemeyer Wedding Ceremony Reported
Adolph Zeller of New Albany Indiana and Miss Helen A Niemeyer of Dunmore were united in marriage at 10 o clock Saturday morning. Rev I J Lansing officiated at the Niemeyer home in the presence of friends and relatives. The bride wore a teal dress and orange blossoms from her brother's orange grove in Florida. A reception followed and the couple departed on the 150 afternoon train for New Albany to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Zeller
New Albany
Ind
Helen A. Niemeyer
Madison Avenue
Dunmore
J. H. Niemeyer
I. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Orang Grove
Florida
Mrs. Zeller
Private dwelling mail boxes offered by post office
Local postoffice receives samples of new private dwelling collection letter boxes now in operation in New York and other cities. Carriers sell boxes for porch installation so residents can mail letters and buy stamps without leaving home. Boxes by Postal Improvement Co of Norristown feature two compartments and a carrier indicator, and include a leather pouch with a stamp order card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
New York
Carnera
Postal Improvement Company
Norristown
United States
Postal boxes praised for safety and mail service gains
A stamp clerk returned an order and placed it in a mail box during his rounds. The postal department not only sanctions the wire of these boxes but encourages it, claiming they greatly increase the safety and speed of mail facilities. Only regular carriers are authorized to sell the boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postolie Department
Fragmented Price List Entry From OCR Source
A damaged OCR extract lists various monetary values such as 88c 75c and 80, with scattered letters and symbols. The fragment lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.
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Norton's Bulletin
Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Wilkes-Barre
Vicinity
Discount Bank
Ft Strong
Chas, du Pont Breck
Reat
H. G. Dunham
Cashler
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenos
A. B. Warman
Tackawanna Hardware Co
Tackawanna Avenue
Common Pleas Court
Kinback
Gunn
The
Tampa
E. G
Coursen
Mayor Moir
Charles Heuster
Bonn
Warnke
Boni
Orphans’ Court
P. A. Barrett
Elmira Telegram
City Hall
Albert N. Welles
Welles
Lafayette College
Hfe
Zeller-Niemeyer
Rev
Hand& Payne
the Square
Washington Ave
Opegil
Lydia Pinkham
Scott
Paine
Hood
Burdock
Pierce
Drs. Green
Kilmer
King
Pond
Jayne
Hand
Atwood
Husband
Mennen
Shiloh
Oss Tho
Ada
Clarke Bros
Youngs
America
Monees Haren Inte
Foote & Shear Co
Prompt Delivery
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Sconomp
Wyoming
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