The Cussing of a Mother-in-Law Trial Tale
In Crawford court Hiram Ard defends himself against cussing his mother-in-law. He recounts a lifetime of hard work, love for Cooney, loss of a child, and a torn family. his insistence on facing consequences frames a grim confession of anger and regret. The judge and jury witness a man’s plea for honor and accountability amid rural courtroom theater.
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Rutherford
Kilty
Crawford Court
Crawford County
Mecon
Knoxville
Hiram Ard
Jefferann Brown
Bond
Tohylofkee Creek
Tobyoskee
Coldneck
Dike Bisson
Bobby Lewis
Zeke Cothern
Tony Hutt
Mob Garrett
Jack Overtmoiy
Tommie Liptrot
Jack Doozenbery
Abe Ledeester
Cran Herringdine
Bunk Durden
Tim Newberry
Mire
Jessy Gonder
Mrs. Gonder
Hiram
Inez
Willin
Cooney
Sewin
Old Coldier
Keene Sewin
Courtroom Climax Ends Trial With Quiet Farewell
In a dramatic verdict the defendant admits possible self-defense as the prosecutrix faces the courtroom. She asks to withdraw accusations while a hush falls, then the judge dismisses the case. The defendant salutes the woman in black before leaving with an embrace and a donor note for “little Tom.”
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Cooney
Coldneck
Mia
Erlange
AL Cooney
Jesa
Macon
Jens
Cedars
Tom
Buck Crawhorn
Moser Bloomsworth
Plantin
Rutherford
Hiram Ari
Window dressing turns mirror of a shop window
The Fifth Street shopkeeper instructs a new clerk to fix a display to attract women. The clerk creates a curtain of black velvet over the plate glass, claiming he is making a mirror of the window, provoking astonishment from the senior partner.
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Ea Fifth Street
City Papers
Cincinnati Tribune
Rabia and the Pursuit of Divine Silence
The poem presents Rabia al Basri’s spiritual resolve as she questions earthly joy and endurance. A pious seeker asks how Rabia learned truth while monks debate pain and chastening. Rabia answers that self-denial and love of God surpass worldly pleasure, guiding her through trials and contemplation.
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Rabia
Allah
Rabin
Professional cards update for Scranton physicians and lawyers
A list from Scranton shows Dr. C. L. Prey relocating to the Jewell Building at 46 Spruce. many physicians including Drs. Shepherd Trapold Allen Law Gatha Freas and Price listed with offices and hours. Attorneys and firms such as Warren & Knapp Jessup Patterson & Wilcox Hand Replogle Comegys Pitcher and others occupy Commonwealth and Lackawanna avenues with addresses and practice areas.
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Harry Stillwell Edwards
Part
West
Tallya
Berkshires
Olinda
Hit
Jessy
Sorler
Lowance
Richard Monckton Milnes
Mekkeh
Toll
Neek
Rabla
Lo Me
Physicians and Surgeons
C. L. Prey
Ma Ae
Jewell Building
Spruce
Pet
Mary A. Shepherd
HOME
Adams Ovenus
A. Trapold
Wyomt Avenue
Aprice Street
Scranton
W. B. Allen
North Washington Avenue
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
DR. Co. Ll
FREAS
W. Vamoreaux
John C. Price
Washington Avenue
W. G. Rook
Horges
Percival J. Morris
Board of Trade
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Building
BL. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Car
Ash, Ave
Frederick II, Brown
Rice
T. J, Lacey
Lawyern
Frank EF. Boyle
Burr Building
Edward W. Thaydr
Commonwealth Mids
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Warren & Knapp
Coursellors-at-law
Blican Building
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders' National Bank
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James
Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
C. R. Pitcher
C. Comegys
Spruce Street
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
B. PF. Killiam
Wyoming Avenue
Beranton
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
Ater
Commonwealth Bidg
Loran OF
Watson, Diphl, Hall & Kemmerer
Traders’ National Bank
Pr. F. Ik M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
P. Oo
Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
Wyomingtva
Ft. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Snover
Lacka
Ave
M. FR. Davis
Adame Avenue
Barring & M'Sweeney
Commona Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Sereview Agency
Jos
Kuettel
Ciana Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Acranton
Ree Quest
Thomas MM
Walter H. Buet
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Leeds
A. RB. Clark & CO
Beedmen and Nurserymen
Washington Aveshue
Green House
North Main Avenue
FLK Cafe
Frankslin Avenue
Kates Reasonable
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Pauer'se Orchestra
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Mitcl
Megargre Brothers
Washington Avenues
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Guditer
Williame Huilding
Rex
the Tribune Publishing
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