Local Residents Travel and Social Event Report
A mixed local item notes Ferber, O'Malley company, in New York buying spring stock while various Northampton and Olyphant residents travel for business and leisure. Bishop Barker visits family in Olympia, Washington. A West Side party at an institution on Washington avenue features Miss Minx Davie and a list of guests enjoying a reel mile event, refreshments, and social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stecole Werner
Northampton County
Ferber
Lemons
Ferber, O'Malley Company
New York
Percy James
Olyphant
Athens
B. Sturges
D. B. Atherton
Board of Trade
William M. Barker
D.D
Olympia
Washington
Mra
Barker
Melson wVerne
Misa Hdith Davis
Celia Lewis
Jemima Roderick
Gertle Thomas
Sadie Thomas
Minnie Thomas
Nettle Datesman
Eile Cruithes
Tda Lewis
Mollie Slantz
Eldridee Dougherty
Will Thomas
George Nicholls
William Griffiths
BE. MH. Evans
Peter Lewis
Ray Williams
Eddie Watkins
King Alcohol Found Guilty in Salvation Army Barracks Trial
In a dramatic mock trial at the Salvation Army barracks on Jackson Street King Alcohol was found guilty after a heated hearing. Prosecution likened the saloon to moral harm while defense claimed majority support and fairness. verdict met with loud amens and hallelujahs. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy appears amid the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Jackson Street
Alcohol
Price Street
Hin
Kinge Alcohol
King Alcoholl
Man With Many Names Faces Trial For Mail Fraud Schemes
In U S district court, Joseph Conrad and alias Sanford Richards faced charges for using newspaper ads to recruit agents who deposited 12 dollars as security. Several witnesses testified while the accused claimed penury by his mother. verdicts included a $100 fine and thirteen months in prison for Sanford, and multiple not guilty or guilty pleas in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Knox
W. J. Sanford
Dembing
Buillington
United States District Court
United States
Syracuse
N.Y
Tollingston
Issa
Thin State
Nct
Dboney
Schuster Jetter Fle
Sanford
Altoona
Pittsboreg
Wheeling
W. van
PFBE
Alden
Mary Wille
W. Vo
Margaret Ryan
Aliss Jennie Conard
Altobnu
Pittsburg
Hall
Nolle
Magele Rinsland
Carbondale
Rinsland
Burfington
Wis
Lackawanna County
Joseph Conrad
Northumberland County
Sam
Conrad
Hime
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Respite suit over Dunmore street widening case heard
In Common Pleas Judge Edwarda presided over the Dunmore case of Mrs Jennie BrinkHven seeking 1000 dollars. The borough council widened Blakely street four feet taking land and removing three shade trees valued at 500 dollars each. Mrs BrinkHven asserts the trees and land exceed the claimed amount and refuses to sell. The plaintiff is represented by Ex Justice Alfred Hand and Wil lam J Hand. the borough by WH Burns and M I McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwarda
Mra
Jennie KH
Brink
Borough of
Dunmore
Alfred Hand
Willam J. Hand
Playntiff
WH. Burns
M. I. McDonald
Brink Hven
Blakely Street
District court work poised for completion today
The district court is expected to finish its work today with Towanda resident Guy Davis among jurors. The grand jury returned indictments for various charges including unpaid special taxes and forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Guy (. Davis
Towanda
Bradford County
Davie
Petit Jurors
Ctw
Dbatriet Court
War Among Thespians: Actress Extorts Settlement After Dressing Room Fight
Mesale Burns of the London Gitety Girls accuses John A Flynn of assault and battery after a dressing room clash at Davis Theatre. Flynn’s brother, owner of the show, stalls then pays $16 to settle the matter under police mediation before train departure. Burns moves on with lodging secured in Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesale Burns
London Gitety Girls
Davis Theatre
John A. Flynn
Gompany
Mine Burns
Flynn
Fitzsimmons
Miles Burns
Mynn
Lackawinna
Tnd
Artress’ Palm
Lewis
Binghamton
Mise Burns
Jones and Van Dyke Seek Alderwoman's Blessing
Richard W. Jones of Luzerne Street and Rebecca J. Van Dyke arrive at Alder Fitzelmman’s office for a marriage, offering 25 cents plus a 73 cent contribution from a friend after a walk through a corrupted process. The alderman accepts a token fee and the couple wed with a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Jones
Luzerne Street
Rebecca J. van Dyke
Fitzelmman
Jones
Partes
Scranton Traction Conductors Told to Settle Shortages
Scranton Traction Company conductors receive personal letters from Manager Meotent demanding immediate settlement of account shortages. Some conductors report overpayments while most claim underpayments in daily settlements dating to last July. Letters reference shortages and prompt action. other items advertise local plumbing and jewelry offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Maine
Meotent
Conscience Money Donation Letter Appeals Aid
A 1893 Scranton notice reports a letter from a supervisor admitting private cash misappropriation to fund the Young Men's Christian association repairs and urging contributors to help end the conscience complaint. The note references a total now at 317.45 and asks others in similar positions to give through a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunry Cou Rwutlotis
Scranton
Munyon Cure Credited With Saving Kent Man
A Kent Ohio resident credits Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure with curing his long battle with indigestion pain and breathing troubles. He recalls severe stomach pain and heart strain before trying the tonic, and reports rapid improvement after one bottle. The ad promotes Munyon’s Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure and offers free medical diagnosis by Professor Munyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Loffer
Kent
Ohio
Munyon
Tle
Toa
Thorne Ty Company
Philadelphia
Drugelite
Why friends are Needed for the Association Building
A plea from the Wyoming avenue local association requests funds to finish and furnish the association building after seven years of limited funds. The appeal asks readers to donate any amount they can to support finishing and furnishing the roof to cellar project, noting benefits to members and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Ihe
Tribune
Red Kelly Returns In Polio Arrest Case
An older offender, Mishael Mishael Medie, known as Red Kelly, was arrested on burglary charges tied to a year old break in on Pine Brook. Police allege he stole items from a Jewish pedlar, then sold them to a local merchant and fled the city. Patrolmen Lewis and Roche nabbed him at a relative’s Ca poude Avenue residence early Tuesday, with investigators linking him to other Seventh Ward robberies pending hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishael
Atlas Med
Kelly
Peidler
Pine Brook
Sear
Medie
Lewis and Roche
Capoude Avenue
Phelps Street
Dave
Seventh Ward
Revolting Crime Case Heard In Private
William Williams of Parker Street was arrested on a warrant issued by Barrett. The charge concerns his alleged involvement in a revolting crime involving Barrett’s young son Womela. The case was heard in private with Miller acting as bondman for Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Alderman Roberts
William Williame
Parker Street
Barrett
Womela
Py Miller
Bondaman
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Snow
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Pelvoner
DC Coughlin
Bradford
Argud
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Talay
Archhbald
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Minooka
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Actin
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Oltae
Common Pleas
United States Court Notes
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Pimnetice
United Stutes Court
Rand
Charles N. Moxy
Posttothon
Drthele
Amon Robinson
Ao Oretwil Myon
Harney
Bessie Burns
van Dyke
W. G. Dowd & Co
J. .L, Stelle
Elain and Waltham
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Davidow Brow
W. G. Doud & Co
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Trioyates
Daviden Bros
Lackawinick Avene
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Babcock, Norvell, Jackson, Co
Mich
Squared
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iMb Bom
Plupehew
Reyes
Arthur Jon
Moore
Roger Bros
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the Tribune
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Ciny Mus Store
Wyoming Ave
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Decker Brothers
Krrnich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Thatcher & Kohnson
Minstrels
Lalour Seats
the Frothingham
Thy Barnum
Waite
Comedy CO
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China Hall
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Sey
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Sisson
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Delaware
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M B.rent & 3 i N
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Vee Ec Chemical
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Ita
Prait
Leokavama Avegu
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
Ht Flinn
Klaw & Erlangers Mag
Seate
Sone Anal
L'Aim
Horanit Py
Davis’ Theater
A. Y. PE
Ridar Waggard
Lasun'stu
Edwin Barbour
Kor
Zanziba
Tule
Satson
Four Emperors OF Music
Jay Clincus
Third National Bank OF Scranton
U.S
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Geo. H. Catlen
William H. Peck
Cashler
George AW. Catlin
Alfred Wand
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Henry Relin, Jr
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Luther Keller
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