Poor Board Case Argued at Length in Lackawanna Court
The case before the court questioned the power of appointing poor directors under a 186 act. Scragg for the respondent argued constitutional limits and long acquiescence. Burns pressed immediate public rights arguing elections and tax accountability. Final disposition expected soon with additional related actions heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JF. Scragg
the Poor Board
I. H. Burns
Burns
John PF. Scragz
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Scrage
Lackawanna County
The Graduating Girl of Northeastern Pennsylvania Store Ad
A promotional feature touts a local shop as the premier source for class day and commencement attire. It highlights Paris-influenced fashions, a wide range of gowns, trimmings, hosiery, gloves, and fans with affordable options for all budgets. A small booklet is promised as proof of the store’s helpfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pennsylvania
Footwear Bargain Outlet Promises Deep Discounts
An advertisement touts large purchases from Boston and nearby markets allowing selling shoes and oxfords at unusually low prices. It claims thousands of dollars in stock, ready cash suppliers, and a small profit, asserting the outlet offers lower prices than any other house in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lynn
Newburyport
Haverhill
Cod liver oil praised as a remedy for wasting diseases
A scientist extols cod liver oil as Nature's remedy for wasting diseases. Scott’s Emulsion combines pure cod liver oil with hypophosphites to rebuild tissues, enrich blood, and strengthen nerves. It claims to aid consumptives diabetics pale or thin people and nursing mothers and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Aldroggiste
Scott & Bowne
New York
Rule for new trials and decrees in multiple cases
The docket lists numerous filings including rule for a new trial in cases against Dr. Alan Clelf Margaret Smith and Jer myn and Rushbrook Water Co and D O Carpenter against W Cowperwaith rule to open judgement. Also continued divorce decree rule for Edith, costs objections to John Nee nomination papers and Edwin Pest Co against Oswald Jones where security for costs of 2100 is required within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Clelf
Margaret Smith
Jermyn and Rushbrook Water Company
D. O. Carpenter
W. Cowperwaith
Olive R. Brower
Nathan RR. Brower
Milo E. Hatten
Lissie Hatten
C. M. Laughlin Wilkins
Fred Wilkins
Clementine Renwick
Robert Renwick
Alvoree
Henry Sabi
W. J. Bergan
Edith
Annie An Drakus
Anthony An Drakus
Conrad Vernon
Buailling and Loan Association
John Nee
Edwin
Oswald Jones
Costa
Couple Sues Scranton Railway for 210000 Damages
Edmund T. Davis and Etta T. Davie of Mifflin Avenue filed a suit against the Scranton Railway Company seeking 210000 in damages. Attorneys Welles and Torrey represent them after Mrs. Davis, a trolley passenger, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson train at the Carbon Street crossing during December, suffering fright and alleged permanent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund T. Davis
Etta T. Davie
Mifflin Avenue
Scranton Railway Company
Welles & Torrey
Davis
Delaware and Hudson
Carbon Street
Local Notices of Names and Locations
Fragmentary OCR lists names associated with Scranton areas including Archbald and Scranton residents Mary Daurja Peter Bwodlelt Loita Yonko Tobin Nellie McHugh William Eichetedt and Mary Elder. No clear actions dates or notices provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sort
Mary Daurja
Peter Bwodlelt
Scranton
Loita Yonko
Court House News Notes Record
Hugh B. Andrews appointed deputy constable of First ward on petition by Constable Seth Smith. H. C. Butler reports Fell township indebtedness at 4174.81 to Clerk Daniels. Writ of mandamus from A. A. Vosburg to compel city council to accept bond as city solicitor continued to next term. Judge Knapp moves to quash, cites need for district attorney appearance and short service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Andrews
Seth Smith
H. C. Butler
Fell Township
Daniels
A. A. Vosburg
Mindamus
Commonwealth
Bargain Sale On Men’s Shoes Below Cost
Bargains include 250 pairs of Vici Kid Rus set hand sewed shoes in various widths and sizes priced at 1.98 to 2.29, plus 60 odd sizes in patent leather at 1.98. Dress shoes 98 cents to 1.98, and base ball and bicycle shoes offered below typical values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bargain Shoes Sale in Ladies and Youth Styles
A catalog of deep discounts features 278 pairs of Ladies Vici Kid Turn Shoes at $1.98 and 200 pairs of Congellatine Shoes at $1.49. Other offerings include 36 pairs Vesting To Turn Lace Shoes at 2.29 and 300 pairs Russet and Black Lace and Button Shoes at 0.79 to 1.29, plus boys youths and ladies congress models at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Local Shoe Store Promises Lowest Prices in Town
Shopper advisory urges customers to inspect shoes and bargains at the store before buying elsewhere noting the claim of the lowest prices and potential savings.
Hopeless Sufferers In a City Like Scranton
The article describes numerous disease struck residents in Scranton long misled by unskilled doctors and promised cures, leaving them despondent and resigned to fate after years of broken assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Physicians Offer Honest Opinion on Cure Possibilities
A medical appeal proclaims two experienced doctors in the state with thorough insight into many diseases. They claim a high rate of successful recoveries, but pledge honesty about whether a given case can be cured and will state upfront if cure is not possible.
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Frederick J. Terpne
Frank Dickert
The
John R. Jones
Aginst
Frederick L. Terppe
Dickert
Court of Quarter Sessions
R. St. Carr
Charles Ss. Withehiill
Jennette Jones
Mary Thomas
Maury Barrett
Jobh Palmer
William Edmunds
M. Alice Scanton
A. J. Straff
W. Guernsey
W. C. Freud
Judemont
Levi S. Wagner
Israel Bittenbender
Mary Duffy
C. F. Creraman
Sarah Neary
Charlotte Sykes
Isaac Long
Weller’ Building
Public Square
Wilkes-Harre
COS
Myer Davidow
Oxfords
Court House News Notes
Lackawanna Ave
S. Main St
Pittston
J.D. Wood
Alice C. Wood
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Il, Peck
Holmes
dWallad
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Weston Mile CO
Carbondale
Olyphant
Ingrains
Brussels
Velvets
Axminster
Savonierrie
Wilton
Renaissance
Dresden
Nottingham
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Sheriff's Sale
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