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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

8

Verdict Favours County Commissioners In Wyoming Case

Judge Archbald charged jurors on the $67.70 costs paid to George Cook with a reserved point to be considered later. The jury returned a verdict for the commissioners the next afternoon. Other trials included the Pittsburg Terra Cotta Lumber Co case and a water damages suit over Chapman’s Lake affecting the Finch farm in Cam township. Witnesses testified as to pre and post conditions of the farm.

Archbald George Cook Chapman Lake Tribune Wyoming County Batonville Evelock Pittsburg Terra Cotta Lumber Company John A. Mears Mears Wen J. W. Carpenter F. W. Fleita Henry&. Linenweaver Governor Stone JL. H H. Barnes Joseph O'Brien John Rh. Edwards J. Frank Siegel M. J. Dougherty Replevin Margaret J. Smith Jermyn and Hashbrook Water Company Gunter Water Company Finch Farm Cott Township Smith Chapman's Lake Jermyn Finch Scott Township J. Gardner A.W. Mulholland C. H. Welles Janes HH. Torrey

Elegant neckwear designs rival Paris shops

A wide display of neckwear choices from French inspired novelties to American makers. Liberty Silk Ties with plaited ends, satin stock collars, pique and Liberty satin collars with bows, chiffon engraved ends, and point de esprit fronts feature among many styles and price points.

Paris Wallace

Faster Gloves From Grenoble Shine In Local Market

Two glove styles dominate the week’s report. The Melba glove, priced at $1.50, rivals many $2.00 options with established Grenoble craftsmanship. Made of elastic kid skin, it features two clasps and self contrasting stitching in multiple shades, marketed by Wilkes-Barre, PA, dated March 29, 1899.

Grenoble France

Madison township school director contests settled

An agreement and court order determine the terms for Madison township school directors. John L. McAndrews and D W Swartz are named three year directors, John Pirie will serve one year, with Cornelius Smith pursuing a separate discovery rule in Bradford county court. Judge Edwards remains in Troy, and Judge Gunster handles the interim rulings.

Madison Township Remilatiotn Hornbaker D. W. Swartz John Pirie Johnny McAndrew Edward Webster Thomas Hour Swarts Pirie McAndrew John L. McAndrews Dd. W. Swartz Cornelius Smith Smith Fellows Loomis Edwards

Spain Power Test Reports High and Low Candle Power Readings

J H Spain submits a technical note on candle power readings at multiple street intersections, detailing lowest and highest voltages and corresponding candle powers. The report averages to 1079.9 candle power across sixteen tests and references formulas and sources. The communication was referred to the next council meeting.

Tripp Washburn Street Cesar Avenue Aller Street Pitteton Avenue Alder Street Pine Street Quincy Avenue Clay Avenue Monroe Avenue Myrtle Street Olive Street Select Council Roche Incombay

Liberal Accommodations Extended According to Balances

The article notes extended accommodations tied to customer balances and responsibility. It mentions a bank vault protected by Holmes' Electric Protective System.

Holmes’ Electric

Local Notices From a Century Ago

Several civil actions noted including ejectment against Mary Duffy over Duly Street at Curbondale and replevin for goods valued at 470 pounds. An administrator began suit in replevin against J D Williams for recovery of goods. M B Cawley reported fulfilling duties as custodian of ward votes in Olyphant for the Gillespie Lennon contest.

Migele Montgomery We County Yesterdey Mary Duffy Duly Street Curbondale Eleanor B. Huntington J. D. Williams M. PB. Cawley Olyphant Gillespie-Lennon

Increasing support for Letter Carriers Convention fund

The roster of additional contributors grows for the Letter Carriers Convention fund. Names include Emma Gelbert and Lissie Gelbert, William BR Willame, Mrs. Williem Neckolnlek, Mrs. Bo. Jones, and many others extending to Mre. Mary Melvin Hey with continued local support.

Convention Fund Ne Fallowa Emma Lissie Gelbert William BR. Willame Williem Neckolnlek Bo. Jones Moe EF Gardner Milliware Theuer Hila M Rose Wilen L. Jones BR Ace Mix W. W. Davenport Turner J. Weare Roos A.C. Krdick David Hopkins William ©. Dionne Mo J. Leonard Aire Rich Goodfield Martin Porgueon Mere John Cooper H. L. Thitch W. Neave Boa Wittame Osterhout J.J. Bailey Lovie Ottinger I. J. Curses Albert

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