Preliminary injunction to halt city tax sale in Scranton
Mrs Catherine McDonough seeks to block city treasurer from selling Lot 26 Block 10 Twentieth ward for taxes claiming title from 1898 and challenging the tax register. Judge Kelly grants a rule returnable Monday at 9 am for cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue amid challenges to the 1889 act and local legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Catherine McDonough
Lackawanna
Scranton
C. Comegys
South
Andrew Merrick
Merrick
McDonough
Camegys
Robinson
John P. Kelly
Chambers
Suit Over Farm Stock Sold At Sheriff Sale
The case of Mary Jones of Spring Brook vs George A Summers and others opened before Judge Edwards. Jones seeks recovery of farm stock and implements sold at sheriff's sale as her husband T M Jones's property, claiming the goods were bought with her money. The trial also referenced the Pack Lumber Manufacturing vs Dolph Coal case and a dispute over dam liability and flood damage along the Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones
Spring Brook
George A. Summers
Edwards
T. M. Jones
Sommers
Pack Lumber Manufacturing Company
Dolph Coal Company
Lackawanna
Peckville
Archbald
Grassy Island Creek
Lackawan Na
Adeline F. Smith
George A
Judge Edwards Deliberations End Without Verdict
Clearwater was given to the jury by Judge Edwards and no verdict had been reached up to adjourning time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Edwards
Injunction Blocks Lackawanna School Bond Plan
A preliminary injunction was granted restraining the Lackawanna township school district from issuing 214000 in bonds to refinance 12000 debt and build a new school near the Greenwood line. The action cites a 2 percent indebtedness limit of 15005.70 and argues the proposal would exceed by 5994.30, with no need for a new school. The suit involves Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad interests represented by Willard Warren and Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Greenwood Line
Mooate
Local Notices List Historic Residents and Addresses
A fragmented OCR notice lists several individuals including George Blean Mildred Languworth and others in Scranton and Maple Lake. Names appear with mangled affiliations and stray letters, suggesting a public or legal notice with contact or residency details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blean
Sopinton
Mildred Languworth
Scranton
Wahn
Sucwael
Ess Bopentor
Caddig
WeAndowas
Tontor
Walter B. Light
Charter Granted and Fines Imposed in Scranton Area
A charter was granted yesterday to the Katy Did Ardidental Association of Moosic and listed individuals including John J. Langan Scranton John Martin Mele and FLOW Miller Greenfield with three common pleasors fined 25 dollars each by Judge Agchbald. The Scranton school district indebtedness report compiled by Secretary B D Fellows was filed with Clerk of the Court Daniels ahead of a 100000 per cent refunding issue. A trespass suit for 1000 dollars was filed by Vosturg and Dawson for Lorena Remus against Old Forge borough and Kin health officer for blocking a natural waterway harming property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Ardidental Association of Moosic
John J. Langan
Scranton
John Martin
Mele
Flow
Miller
Greenfield
Common Pleasuror
Agchbald
B.D. Fellows
Tribune
Courta Daniels
Vosturg & Dawson
Lorena Remus
Old Forge Borowga
der Wow
Myerite Health Officer
Lieutenant Murphy Safe in Philippines Says April 14 Letter
Friends learned Thomas P. Murphy of this city, now on duty in the Philippines, is uninjured. In a April 14 letter to his mother from Legaspi FP he describes calm conditions, local life, and regiment welfare, noting few illnesses, ongoing concerts, and a tale of a Filipino man who improvised a self amputation and other quirky dress at departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Murphy
Philippines
Legaspi
Preent
Montana
Kebbe
Boll
Sam
Tam
Muler
Regiment Ami Thone
Thomas I’. Murphy
Textile workers organize in city meeting at Carpenters hall
A meeting of textile workers at Carpenters hall in Wyoming avenue aimed to form an organization. Harry Mills, national organizer of the National Textile Workers of America, spoke on benefits of unionizing and addressing young workers. John Devine and President Flaherty of the Central Labor union also spoke briefly. Several attendees enrolled their names and addresses with Mills, with another meeting planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Workers
Carpenters’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Harry Mills
Lawrence
Mass
National Textile Workers of America
John Devine
Flaherty
Central Labor Union
Mills
Lehigh Valley Considers Third Track From Coxton to Tunkhannock
Plans discussed in the Wilkes Barre Record propose a third rail segment from Coxton to Tunkhannock along the old turnpike to Ransom. Survey work and yard development at Ransom aim to speed east bound trains and icing operations, with Caxton yards used for train makeup and as an icing point for beef trains. Work could begin soon if plans proceed as outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Coxton
Tunkhannock
Ransom
Caxton
Lowrey
Slatington
Wilkes- Barre
Del aware Lackawanna and Western Today's Crew Make-up
The Del aware Lackawanna and Western board lists today’s crews for Wildcats South and North with times and assignments. Notable entries include W McAllister at 1 pm, O Miller at 8 pm, A Hammitt at 10 pm, and various other shifts for Summits Puller and Passenger Engine. The notice also lists changes with R Castner and crew for Summi South at 6 pm tonight May 22 in place of the McLane crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Castner
Summi South
McLane
Po sition Filled with Notable Suc cou by Dawes
An inexact note recalls the appointment to an important position, highlighting success attributed to Dawes during the tenure. The fragment suggests a favorable outcome and recognition, though details are limited.
Uncalled For Letters at Scranton Post Office List
A dated notice from Scranton Lackawanna County Pennsylvania lists uncalled letters remaining at the post office as of May 1, 1900. The names include residents and various title holders, with a request to advertise and publish the due-letter list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etter
Scranton Post Ofice
Lackawanna County
Peresna Coli
Bera H. Ripple
Peetermster
A. M. Alben
J. A. Browban
Mise
Jennie Brown
Anna M. Bennett
Frederick Rarer
J. de Borie
Worrist
Mollie Binford
Matthree Rayer
Simeon Preiger
M. J. Burke
Mine Lienla Bentham
Mie KA
Arosme
Thomas Corbay
Menre
Carr
Tack Conner
Leora Dilimuth
Mew
Belle Devite
Sins Zola Dale
Mies
Dora Duty
Charles Denson
Peter Ripman
William Flarity
James Fitchpetrich L. Flew
Gaylord
Huckater
Der
Irving Mace
P. F. McDonnel
Thomas MH. McKinley
John McAndrew
Grace Metoy
Minnie Noyle
Oteel & Bowen
F. 5. Peck
Peerless Folding Tale Company
Harry Parker
Phillipa
Harry Robinson
Michael Rooney
Arthur Rapter
Mary A. Rollins
Lierie Shuning
Maud Claire Shaw
John B. Strine
Minnie Smith
D. Themes
Mary Taylor
Mr. Taflen
Frank Tomas
Chartier Vaneck
James Vernon
Jefferson Valinoly
P. Wallace
Frank Weisberger
Z. Weber
D. M. Williams
Annie Whitman
C. H. Walter
Lierie Whitloel
Governor Becktam orders payment to guarantee withdrawal
Frankfort Kentucky reports a government directive instructing payment to Alemioane the Denocratic soldiers, with promises they will depart for home tomorrow. The fragment suggests a negotiated settlement or end to a conflict, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Becktam
Alemioane
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as blood purifier
Testimonials from Mus. A. Be Starsa Yonkers NY and Mass Ket tie McGuire Silver Creek KY praise Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier curing boils scrofula and eye problems. Other users call it the spring strength builder and appetite creator and endorse its unique formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mus. A. BE. Starsa
Yonkers, N. Y
Senior class officers chosen at final meeting
The senior class elected Sidetone as president with 457 votes and rear as vice president with 69 votes. Benjamin Ignon will be secretary after last year's football service. About 105 students attended. many future graduates were absent. A baseball game with the Country Club is planned for next Saturday, likely a strong test against top players. The literary meeting is postponed two weeks due to commencement preparations and Professor Wagner assisting with morning singing because Professor Derman is absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidetone
Rear
Benjamin Ignon
School of Lackawanna
Country Club
Aehall
Literary Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneeda Biscuit
National Bisecult Company
Common Pleas Court
Court House News Notes
Thomas Murphy
Carpenters
Harry Mille
Textile Workers of America
Thoss
Pittston Junction
Wildcats South
M—W. McAllister
O. J. Miller
A. G. Hammitt
W. A. Bartholomew's
M—T. Nauman
F. Hallett
E. J. Larkin
Ginley
E. van Vieit
M—C. van Vieit
E. Masters
EH. Motann
Secor
T. Tere
E. We ‘Hallett
S. Finnerty
North
Frounfelker
north—Nichols
Lafar
J. Gerrity
Puller
Beavers
Mosjer
G. T. Staples
K. McAllister
C. Cawley
F. Duffy
Stanton’s Run
Magovern
Wildcats North
Mm. Secwigan
Burkhart
Handolph
R. W. Peckins
C. Kingsley
MW. Madigan
A. F. Mullin
J. Pierre Trick m
Fitzok
Rhea Geen
M. Hallett
Dawes
Kentucky
Scrofula
the Elks’ Fair
Booth
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Connolly and Wallace
Scranton's Shopping Center
Kor
Charlies
Belfast
Dresden
Connolly & Wallace
Professor Derman
Wagner
Gunster & Furst
Penn Avenue
Eronsons Sons
Pilsner
V. Ninth Street
Quranton, PA
Densten
Sprusa St
Bellavita
Elven
Wgkvita Medical
McGarrab & Thomas, Driggists
Lackawarre Ave
Mount Pleasant Coal
oMre
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Freal
G. F. Tomer
Petindeos Guarectes
Ap Ee Aise
Eee
Masons
UPRE
Roem Majors Cement
California Fig Syrup CO
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Third National Bank
Depositary OF
United States
Crpitat
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Moos Powder CO
Boranton, PA
Moonlo
Rush Lale Worka
LAPLIN @ HAND POWDER CO
Repauno Chemical Co
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