Testimony in Water Case Nears End Amid Dead Witnesses
In a Kosciusko court, the water company case against Jermyn and Rush Creek Water Co. saw key witnesses barred from testifying due to conversations with deceased defendants. The defense argues land benefited, while other cases proceed or settle, including a lumber suit and a nuisance over licenses in Moosie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Smith
Jermyn and
Rush Creek Water Company
Aquart
James Carey
Moon Fiuart Snyder
Truman Ackerly
Edward Milley
Hf Welles
Amon
Wit- Neeser
James Mann
William Walker
John Ball
Mhenerer le
Howard Murphy
FB. Moon
Arthur Levder
James McLaughlin
J. Jetmen
J. D. Stacker
Pelle Stein
William Vail
John Bell
Archbold
Joseph Meader
Mead
Attor Hl Soper
Everett Warren P. W. Gallagher
M. D. Brown & Co
W. JD. Evang
Olyphant Baseball Association
Keystone Byrewine Company
Catherine Rush
Weomb
T. P
Art O'Malley
Paris style novelties and gloves appeal to shoppers
The article highlights elegant neckwear and accessories from Paris shops with American pieces, featuring satin stock collars, platted hems, chiffon trims, and dress fronts. It notes two glove styles including the Melba line from Grenoble, praising quality, color variety, and a $1.50 price, urging readers to visit stores in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Liberty Sir
Liberty
Melba
Grenoble
France
Court House News Notes on Liquor Licenses and Lawsuits
Saturday closes the window for liquor license applications as courts observe a half holiday with the clerk’s office closed. Eva Weitzel sues George Weitzel and Henry Wheeler for land eviction profits and other damages totaling $2,100. Engel & Jurkovits sue Armenia Insurance and North British Mercantile Insurance over unpaid hotel policy claims of $567.50 and $175 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Weitzel
George Weitzel
Henry Wheeler
Ransom Township
Engel & Jurkovits
Armenia Insurance Company
Pittsburg
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company
London
Edinburgh
Throop
Armenia Company
North British
Archbald Police Chiefs Charged With Robbery
John McHale chief of police Arch bald and M J McHale officer of the same borough posted bail of 40 each on robbery charges. P F Godfrey Peckville hotelkeeper alleges he was robbed of a tub of butter and a silver watch and chain after a drunken arrest. The two officers denied knowledge of the butter and claimed the watch was found in Godfrey's cell. Witnesses and security were arranged for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHale
Archbald
M. J. McHale
P. F. Godfrey
Peckville
Godfrey
Archibald
Archhbald
Iodfrey
Justice of the Peace of
Pockville
Goodfrey
Archbald Svesioviciay
Mawarm Manley
Jurtua Bishop
Witnesses from First Ward Examine Fifth District Election Contest
Names of many witnesses from the Fifth district of the First ward of Heranton were examined in the Lang atail Kidney election contest. Edward Pidler from the Fourth district testified. Examiners will reconvene Saturday in the arbitration room. no hearing today due to the legal holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Adan
Stephen W. Blotsley
Jobu Bornom
William Rees
Joseph Rees
Wallace Buurgess
John W. Evans
Charles W Fletcher
William Guert
John Z. Griffithe
Frank Hores
John W Hewells
John Hewells
William Jones
Reese Jore
Lowley. Jones
Lurlan Lake
William & Morgan
John Mcdllough
George Northup
James Stevenson
William Siliick
William Solamoan
Albert Binung
Charles Biatt
Stroudsburg Ball Team Seeks 1944 Schedule Contacts
The Alrowlaburg State Normal base ball team invites inquiries for the season of 1944. Fans and clubs may communicate with Pros F, EB Provisions, manager at East Stroudsburg High School, East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrowlaburg State Normal
EB. Plovsien
Ssmalechool
East Stroudsburg
Coal Watchers Rumors Stir Rail Depots and Jobs
Reports circulate about potential wage boosts for Morris and Hagex division section hands and possible dismissals of coal watchers on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The Susquehanna Coal Company chief George T. Morgan retires tomorrow. Rid of coal watchers remains unconfirmed as there are few such workers year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Morris and Hagex
Hollstean Yard
Morgan to retire as Suquehanna Coal superintendent in April
George T. Morgan, superintendent of the Susquehanna Coal Company at Nanticoke, will sever his connection and retire on April 1 after about thirty years in the role. Born in 1895 in Gloucester England he came to the U S at age 20 and worked at Minersville Scranton Wilkes-Barre before joining Nanticoke in 1899 as inside foreman then superintendent. John Tonkin will succeed him. Eugene Rhoades is appointed assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Morgan
Suoquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Inet
Mr. Morgan
Gloucestershire
England
Minereville
Schuynkill County
Martha Jones
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Stickney
Owen Richards
Richards
Susquehanna Coal Company
Morgan
John Tonkin
Eugene Rhoades
Railroads Convert to Gondola Cars Under New Law
The Central Railroad of New Jersey and Lehigh Valley Railroads sell their é-ton Jimmy cars to a Canadian railway. Shops are told to stop repairing them and will replace with gondola cars with patent couplers and air brakes. Thousands of cars must be phased out, causing short term supply problems for mine coal shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Lawrence colliery fires at Mahanoy City and flood planned
Multiple regional notices describe a burning Lawrence colliery at Mahanoy City with plans to flood the affected area. Other items note Easton passenger car work moving to Sayn, Lehigh canal prep for boating season, and a uniform dress order for Lehigh Valley railroad staff. A trespass suit for 20000 dollars by Evan and Deborah Jones vs Babilon Coal over their son Thomas B. Jones, injured and died, is reported. National Tube Works of Pittsburgh awarded a contract by a British firm for ten miles of 24 inch water pipe for Rani gold mines in Johannesburg, about 1 million dollars, with an additional eight miles possible. James E. McNulty named Gateway Inspector of uniforms for Lehigh and Susquehanna division of Central Railroad of NJ. praised by Mauch Chunk Times for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Staton
Keith
Evan R
Deborah Jones
Babilon Coal Company
Duryea
Thomas B. Jones
Yeu
Babylon Coal Company
As & Sletopicker
National Tube Works
Pittburg
Rani
Johannnesburg
South Africa
Johannesburg
James EE. McNulty
Mauch Chunk
Liberal Accommodations Extend According to Balances and Responsibility
Surplus noted as the vault of this bank is protected by Holmes Elestris Protective System. Local observers protest the system as an added security claim while balances and responsibility are cited as guiding factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes’ Elestris Protective System
Rosaries and Pearl Chains Auctioned as Silver Novelties Lure
The listing describes rosaries, pearl chains, necklaces, belts, collar buckles, and silver novelties without end. The catalog emphasizes a broad range of religious and fashion items.
Silk Skirts Offered In Varied Colors And Styles
In high class novelties, silk skirts range from five to twenty five dollars. Taffeta silks promise satisfaction and come in every color and style available.
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Kosciusko
Jen
Scott
Chemists
New York
Moosie
SY. BL Loftus
M. J. Kelly
Mr. Loftus
Lackawanna Township
Loftus
Lees-Barre
COS
Antonio Alfano
Csceeseeseeees Duinmote
Yellora Scilange
Dunmore
Michel J. Harrity
Margie Gibbond
Ceeeeeee
Motanton
Joseph AH. Burke
Scranton Rhoda Pimm
Sussseuseees
Wilkes-Narre
Arthur Stevens
Spring Brook
Emma Scull
Michael Corbett
Bridget Corbett
C.seeeeees
John J. Horn
Veeeses
Yeeees McPanton
Bridget A. Cadden
Court House News Notes
First Ward
Stroudsburg
Cannadian Railway
Jersey Central
Hood’s
Mall of C.J. Hood & Co
Lowell, Maas
C. Barnet
Clun
Peeren Tern
Third National Bank
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HL. Peck
Jet
Mercereau & Conneli
Wyoming Avenue
Mount Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Washington Lac
H. T. E. Jouvin
Connolly & Wallace
Wastino Ton Avenue
Ingrains
Brussels
Velvets
Axminster
Savonierrie
Wilton
Renaissance
Dresden
Nottingham
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Sheriff's Sale
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