American Sheet Metal Company formed with $60 million capital
Pittsburg organizers plan a 60 million dollar combine including 29 of 35 plants, to manufacture corrugated iron and cornice work with Canton as headquarters. Promoters include Alex F. Hass and Frank G. Colwell. related industry moves and washery foundations at Bellevue are noted. General Superintendent Mushell's mother's illness is reported as grave.
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The
American Sheet Metal Company
Monroe County
Bellevue Breaker
Pittsburg
Canton
New Jersey
National Metallic Roofing Company
Alex. F. Hass
Wheeling Corrugating Company
Frank G. Colwell
West Virginia Steel Company
Whitaker Iron Company
Wheeling
American Sheet Steel Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
West Mountain
Sibley
Noteh
Pine Brook
Pennsylvania Coal Company
W Mushell
Russell
Copper Find Reported on Hilgert Farm in Paradise Valley
Copper in large quantities is reported on the farm of William and Orva Hilgert in Paradise Valley Monroe County. John Hilgert, the discoverer, says the mine could be worth a million dollars and is about three miles from Cresco on a rock slope. Philadelphia interests led by Mos Kelly are hiring twelve men to drill blast and prepare machinery, with work to begin soon to lower costs.
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William and
Orva Hilgert
Paradise Valley
Monrow
Cresco
Johu Hilgert
Philadelphia
Mos. Kelly
Tobyhanna Mills
Del aware Lackawanna and Western Rail Timetable Summary
The record lists wild cats south and north service for May 7 to May 3 with multiple crews and times including P. Binger A. Htonkp and J. Miller. Superintendent A C Salisbury conducted a Bloomsbury division inspection while Oxford Wreaker parts are being built at the Finca.
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A. C. Salisbury
Bloomsbury
Oxford Wreaker
Finca
They Got Permission for Extra Tracks on Providence Road
The Scranton Street Railway won approval from Street Commissioner Thomas to lay a double track on Providence Road between Sand Bank bridge and Diamond Avenue. The move follows prior unauthorized work halted by Councilman J J McAndrew, amid debate over rights and a 1866 act granting authority to lay out and construct a pathway with one or more tracks.
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Scranton Railway Company
Thomas
Providence Road
Sand Bank Bridge
Diamond Avenue
J. J. McAndrew
Soliitor Vosburg
Protect Federal Building Strengthening Underneath Work
Engineer Edmund Bart reports danger of mine collapse beneath the Pine Brook colliery under the Federal building. He and Bart inspect the workings and Bart now erects thirty four piers and strengthens old pillars. Work began after a Tuesday contract at an estimated cost of five thousand dollars.
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Edmund Bart
Pine Brook
Federal Building
BE. H. Ripple
Supervising Architect's Department
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous membranes. The claims include a $100 reward for any failure to cure and promise testimonials and specimen plans, with contact details for Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The text also mentions Family Pills as a top product.
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Hall
Phall
Cheney &O
Toledo
Judges Hand Down A Dozen Opinions In Scranton Court
The Scranton court issued a series of rulings. Judge Archbald discharged an affidavit of defense in Mary Monroe vs Finn and Phillipe. A case against the city of Scranton over sewer damages saw multiple referee reports set aside and a new trial ordered. Damages limited to direct sewer break effects. sickness damages require clearer proof of city neglect. In banc, Margaret Williams’s legacy claim against a widow estate was granted, directing payment to the Wales resident.
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Mary Monroe
Finn & Phillipe
Archbald
A. EB
Better Ix
Bromley Avenue
Banc
Margaret Williame
Morgan Willames
Scranton
Wales
Equity Docket Reopened as Judge Sets Trials at Scranton Court
Judge Archbald reopened court after noon recess to set trials in multiple cases including Allen W. Williamson et al v James F. Green et al and Northern Coal and Iron Co et al v Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. Various continuances and settlements were ordered, with one case delayed to file a full itemized account of a trust. The trespass action involving Williams v Green remains tied to a tree-cutting injunction until the related suit is disposed.
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Archbald
Allen W. Williamen
James F. Green
W. T. Courtright
M. Thompson, Jr
Northern Coal and Iron Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Scranton
Hollister
BH. B. Reynolds
W. P. Boland
Angus Cameron
Thomas W. Kay
Andrew Krantz
Mary Dunn
Williams
Green
Common Pleas
Thompson
Collecting Board Attachments Questioned by Murphy
Attorney John J Murphy filed exceptions to Alderman Millett Sixth ward issuing two attachments on one judgment The court reversed the attachment rate Under law a board bill overdue more than four weeks can be attached The note ends with incomplete sentence and unclear further details
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John J. Murphy
Millett
Court orders full claim against Hogan in Conway v Lackawanna Steel
Magistrates routinely render judgment for the full claim even when weeks of garnishment attach to wages. The reversed case yesterday involved Bridget Conway versus Joan Hogan and the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company as garnishee, with attachments issued to collect the remaining balance.
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Bridget Conway
Joan Hogan
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Garnishee
Insolvencies and court actions reported in local docket
Yesterday's filings include W F Smythe discharged under insolvency law and William Beckman resigning as constable of the Tenth ward. Proceedings cover arbitration examinations, injunction continuances in the NYO&W vs Northwest Coal case, and reconsideration of Charles Fishburne’s Home of Refuge matter with no sentence. Also noted are divorce filings by Clara E Green, charter filing for Green Ridge Cemetery association, and a petition to detach part of Prac Anelic from neighboring township with a grand jury date set.
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W. F. Smythe
William Beckman
Thuretae
Jifking Hcense
James Willa PL Griffiths
Willian Merrere
Thomas Hailatone
Srelening
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Northwest Coal Conpany
Armuament Court
Charles Fishburne
Didge Archbald
Miller
Nomevn Snyder
Clara E. Green
Jen Alepaugh
Cracl
Frank Green
Copeland
Uheo
Methodist Ministers Meet In Scranton Park Church
The Methodist Ministers association of Scranton and vicinity met at Etim Park church yesterday at 16.80 with Rev. A J VanCleft in the chair. Officers elected include President Rev. James Benninger Vice President Rev. G C Lyman Secretary and treasurer Rev. C B Henry Theme committee Rev. J Madison Rev J B Sweet Rev W G Simpson Rev James Henninger read a paper on Dr Daniel Steel Half Hours with Paul. Members present included Revs A J VanCleft C M Giffir D D M D Fuller D D Kh M Pascor M A Joseph Madison J N Bally M A G C Lyman James Hennington J R Austin C 7 Brad bury 8 J Dorsey G H Prentice G Boblin the new pastor of the German Methodist church and C B Henry Rev L L Sprague D D president of Wyoming Seminary attended as a visitor.
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Methodist Ministers’ Association of
Scranton and Vicinity
Etim Park
A. J. VanCleft
James Benninger
G. C. Lyman
C. B. Henry
J. Madison
J. B. Sweet
W. G. Simpson
James Hen
Bradbury
J. Dorsey
G. H. Prentice
G. Bobilin
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Ll. L. Sprague
D. D
Wyoming Seminary
A Vieitos
The Aerial Performance at Forepaueh-Selle Brothers Circus
The Great Forepaueh-Selle Brothers Consolidated Shows touts its aerial program as the most spectacular ever, featuring a large roster of bold male and female artists from Harom Asia and Amelia. Long flights, dives, leaps, evolutions, catches, and other feats are described as extremely exciting and universally fascinating.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Dining Car Prestige
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers superb dining car service with finest meals priced accessibly. Its larders stock choicest meats and its cooks are described as masters of their art. Even ep ie ur eans are satisfied dining with the railroad.
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Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Dee George Mixes With New Neighbors
Fragmentary letters suggest Dee George faces social tension as neighbors vow to limit his downtrodden acts amid unspecified disputes. No clear date or location is provided. the quote hints at a dealer named Cleveland Fhvin involved in the dialogue.
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Dee George
Cleveland
Atlantic bleached cotton products grab attention in catalog
An old catalog snippet touts 15 000 sheets and pillow cases made from Atlantic bleached cotton. It lists various sizes and prices for full and half bleached linens, with napkins described as heavy weight pure linen suitable for hotels or summer houses.
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Atlantic
Baden Dmacher
Table Linens by the Yard Prices Displayed
The ad lists fabric by the yard including 60 inch half bleached Irish Linen and 64 inch half bleached loom dice, with 30¢ and 50–65 inch bleached options described as extra heavy, all in a vintage storefront style.
Towels and bath towels price list from loom work
Hemmed loom huckaback towels offered in sizes 16x25 to 18x36 priced from 1.15 to 1.75 per dozen. Turkish bath towels listed in bleached brown at 1.40 per dozen and unbleached extra large pairs for 35 cents.
Full Size Crochet Quilts Offered in Various Styles
Advertisement lists full size crochet quilts including white quilts and fringed versions. Notes 6 percent discount on all listed items. Repeats sale lines and fragmented phrases from a catalog or classified ad.
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Cleveland Baking Powder CO
New York
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wild Cats
Norkham
Binger
Hop
Gerrily
Frounfellier
Ha. m
Nichols
Melano
TaBar
Ushers
south—Honwwr
South
South—O. Cawley
Magovern
Wildcats North
W. Peck
Street Railway Company
Protect Federal Building
Bart
Equity Court
Leo Kizinwky
Julia Gerrity
Court House News Notes
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Denver
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Colorado
Chicago
Philadelanial
Smith St
Pittaburg Age
Washington St
Peaton
Super St
Auf Mala
Buffro
Caness-Martion
Clara
Teronta
Pilsner
W. Winth Street
Quranton, PA
Paix Gouraum
Wyoming Avenue
Meing
St Penn Avenue
Third National Bank
United States
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Nervita Medical Ce
Motiarrah & Thomas
Lackawoone Ave
DR. Densten
Spruce Street
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Moosie Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Eiectria E Koders
Repauno Chemical Co
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