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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1899

Page

8

Sold by Druggists Everywhere Avo'd Substitutes

A small advertisement notes a product sold by druggists everywhere. It warns customers to avoid substitutes and beware of imitations. The wording emphasizes authenticity and trusted branding.

Duties of Express Companies Clarified in Kilpatrick Case

Judge Archbald delivers ruling in Kilpatrick vs National Express Co. holding the carrier must promptly deliver or notify of delivery, not merely send a notice postcard. The court finds the company liable for theft when goods are not delivered or properly offered, and remands for a new report. A separate ruling discharges a new trial in Jones v Thomas.

John W. Kilpatrick National Express Company Express Office David M. Jones Thomas T. W. Archibald National Expresa Comin Carters Carbondale Cave Express T. F Teddington Perkville Lureis Kilpatrick John M. Harris Consignie Yeport Mary Thomas Hm View Archbald

Equity suit concludes with Spraks Brothers claim over Winton firm

In Spraks Brothers equity action, Henry and Kine of Winton owed about 4000 to Spraks. They asked not to enter judgment entries, promising to inform of other judgments. Spraks later noted a claim against Tennant and secured execution. After sheriff sale, book accounts and contracts were transferred to Spraks Brothers.

J. 1 Tpeok Oneignee Spraks Brother Iliy Im Henry Fred Kine Winton Wweame Spraks Brothers Spruks Brothers L. FB. Tennant Wilkes-Barre Spraks Tennant Spruke

Peck Sues Spraks Brothers in Creditors Case

Jr D Peck appointed as signee for creditors filed proceedings against Spraks Brothers alleging collusion. Testimony heard yesterday and Monday, with arguments to follow after transcription. Orths note Church estate case against W Winton and others will be heard today.

Jr. D. Peck Spraks Brothers Charles J. Church Joseph Church W. W. Winton

Grand jury to issue first report on cases heard today

The grand jury will make its first report to court today after passing on over sixty cases. The most notable yesterday was the case against Harry Judko vitch of Throop charged with trespass. On Thursday the burglary case against Starraceau’s alleged gunman will be heard.

Harry Judkovitch Throop Starraceau

Nallin, Murphy, and Others in Carbondale Area Notes

In Carbondale miscellaneous entries list individuals including John J. Nallin Michael Murphy Katherine Clark Michael L Popeck Mary Slezak and others tied to local notes. Names appear with scattered city mentions and potential affiliations in the community roster.

John J. Nallin Carbondale Mitegic O'Lanary Michael Murphy Scrinton Kather B. Clark Scases Cecwsans Michael L. Popeck Priceburg Mary Slezak

Uncalled For Letters at Scranton Post Office 1869 List

Uncalled letters remaining at Scranton post office Lackawanna County Pa dated May 24 1869. Readers urged to report advertised letters with date of list. Includes numerous names with titles and initials such as Ezra H. Nipple P M Mrs Elc Austin Minnie Alix DG Bevan Lille Barnale Alfred Baker Jr John Brazel Mrs Beane Edward A Bulger Eva Brunswick Mise Bertha Born and many others.

Scranton Postoffice Lackawanna County Ezra H. Nipple P. M Elc Austin Minnie Alix Packange DG Bevan Lille Meawel D. MecNeill John McDonald Daniel Mom Jughran Samuel Newton Albert Newton Jovnle M. Nichols Mise Denne Purvis Russell VL Preston Mint May Heldls John Reallor Thomas Rotkson Jimmies Rogan George Smith J. M. Blatton John Swover FL Mr. Stanlow Lula PB. Stone Mary Slocum Marie Blair Howard M. Smith J. Tredwell Mary Thomas H. Whiman F. Vanderveken M. EK. Witmer FE. Waterman Mary Williams L. M. Welle Francia Woodbury T. Q. Wagner Syre Clus WW. Young Isabella Youngs John E. Zimmerman

Thirteenth Regiment to undergo re organization

Colonel W H A Coursen said the Thirteenth will be reorganized within weeks as part of a state guard overhaul. The plan calls for 180 companies to form fifteen regiments each with three battalions. Captain R Z McCausland’s Montrose company is ready since May 9 but was unknowingly mis addressed.

WH. A. Coursen Tribune Thirteenth Guard State Guard R. Z. McCausland Montrose Courson McCausland Millar

Scranton Crowd Tops Record at Wild West Show

Over 28,000 people attended two Wild West performances in Scranton on Monday, the largest canvass show. Managers say 10,600 seats were insufficient, with 4,000 extra present and hundreds turned away. Colonel Cody congratulated Mayor Moir on crowd control and there were no accidents or thefts reported.

Colonel Cody Moir

Johnnie and Mamma Clash Over Bad Boy Behavior

A short, tense dialogue from Harlem Life shows Johnnie defending himself as his mother scolds him for misbehavior. The exchange highlights family friction and a child’s perspective on authority within a domestic setting.

Johnnie Twina Harlem

City Orders Rails Torn Up At Several Street Crossings

Common Councilman Reese raises objections to Ontario and Western railroad crossings in the First Ward. Mayor Moir orders tracks torn up on Wilbur Charles Mary Ballou and Reese streets. Street Commissioner O Boyle to lead crew to remove the tracks this morning amid prior council resistance to grade crossings.

Reese First Ward Ontario and Western Company O'Boyle Keyser Valley Ontario and Western Railroad Moir PD. H. Reese Wilbur Charles Mary Ballou Dickson City Leggett'’s Creek Keyser Avenue Reeve West Market Street Weert Market Street Select Council Thease Capouse City Lne Tecvse Tieese Robling O'Hoyle

Fractured skull man awaits hospital admission in NY

A man with a fractured skull provides a dour incoherent explanation of his injury before admission to a New York hospital. Police or medical staff await clearer statements as they proceed with the case.

New York Hospital

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