Bachelors’ Night Dance In South Scranton Reported
A large gathering of young people attended a lively Bachelors' elit dance at night in South Scranton. Steeple Jack John Ferguson from Herkimer, N Y arrived in the city to work on local steeples. Albert Turner arrives to promote ballot reform in Pennsylvania and will meet city leaders. Textile workers organize with a charter signed by many women. A colored-police appointment committee reports encouraging reception from the mayor and councilmen. Memorial Day events are set by the Grant Army of the Republic with graves to be decorated and a service at 421 Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelors’ Elit of
South Scranton
John Ferguson
Yeaterday
Tie Halle
Herkimer
N. Y
Min
Hee
United States Hotel
Albert FP. Turner
Pennsylvania
Mele
Jermyn
Eft
Carpenters’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Henry Mills
Textile Workers of America
Pouns
Grant Army of the Republic
Lackawanna Avenue
Special Grand Jury Sought for Bribery Prosecutions
The crusaders urge summoning a special grand jury to hear bribery prosecutions by the Municipal league before summer vacation. They argue a focused jury will deter manipulation and hold deliberations to public scrutiny, with court discretion guiding the process. Interviews mention union compromise talks with indicted liquor dealers and ongoing duty to avoid jury tampering. HB Sturges returns from Connecticut, declining comment but signaling future remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
Partnen
Sturges
Connecticut
Washington Avenue
Double Track Road to Wilkes-Barre
The Connell Park and Speedway Railway plans a Scranton Division road from here to Pittston built by the Scranton and Northeast Railroad, with a Wilkes-Barre extension to be chartered to others. An ordinance seeks Wilkes-Barre Railway rights on Chestnut and Washington Streets with a one percent cross-receipt share. A private rail bed approach, viaducts, 20 cent single fare, and fifteen minute service to Pittston are outlined, plus a planned pleasure park and theater at the terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Park and Speedway Railway Company
Scranton
Here
Pittston
Scranton and Northeast Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Wilkes-Barre
Thie City
Tribune
Connell Park and Speedway Railroad Company
Connell Park
Kome
T. F. Penman
M. EK. McDonald
C. C.eMattes
A. P. Hiedforl
Broad Street
Piilston
Enginela
Wilkes-Barre Railway Company
Chestnut Street
Washington Street
Market Street
Plains Township
Wilkes-Barria
Wyoming Valley Triction Company
Connell Park and Speedway Company
William F. Mattes
Beranton
William Henry Houghton
Buffalo
Real estate transfers on Wyoming and Quincy Avenues
M F Wymbe buys the Lewis Pugh homestead on Wyoming avenue through W T Hackett agency and plans to residence after improvements. Mrs Catherine Maghran of Binghamton NY buys the Martin property on Quincy Avenue via the same agency to reside there. Lewis & Reilty shoe stores on Wyoming avenue will be closed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Wymbe
W. T. Haeckett
Wyoming Avenue
Lewis Pugh
Wymbe
Catherine Maghran
Binghamton
N. Y
W. T. Hackett
Martin
Quincy Avenue
Lewis & Reilty
New York Doctor Recommends Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A New York physician advises a patient to use Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after ineffectual womb scraping and ongoing flooding. The patient credits the remedy and praises Mrs. Pinkham's guidance. Another testimonial from Miss Jom Savi reports relief from painful menstruation after twelve bottles. The record notes that over a million women have benefited from Mrs. Pinkham's advice and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lydia Pinkham
Deas Mas
Pixxeaw
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mame Laur
Ars
Lydie B. Pinkham
Tower Searchlight to Be Placed on Prominent Tower
A large searchlight will be installed on one of the towers to provide illumination. The project aims to enhance visibility and safety for nearby areas during nighttime hours.
Furniture Business of D. I Phillips Continues at Lackawanna Ave
The furniture business once run by D I Phillips, later moved from the Board of Trade building to No 32 Lackawanna avenue, is now operated at that address by his wife. The stock is praised as the finest Scranton has seen and will continue on the same broad basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iate D. I. Philips
Board of Trade
No. 32
Lackawanna Avenue
Phillips
Scranton
Boy Injured at Lackawanna Mill Wins $5277 Verdict
In a Lackawanna Mill case John Meyers, a boy under fourteen, won a jury verdict of 5277 against the Lackawanna Mill Co for injuries from a carding machine. The award was subject to a reserved point by Judge Archbald on whether the evidence supports submitting negligence to the jury. A second suit, Lizzie Dean versus Covenant Mutual Insurance, resulted in 1117, with the same reserved point about policy lapse and assessment legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Lackawanna Mille
Archhbald
Dean
John Meyers
Lackawanna Mille Company
Archbald
Meyers
Plumbing and party wall dispute heard in court
In a case brought by Klein & Sons against Lewis & Sons a verdict for the plaintiff was directed after no defense appearance. The plaintiff claimed 96.11 for plumbing work. W Z Douglas represented the plaintiff. Another action Wills & Hiegina versus Dr P D Hand is before Judge Archbald seeking 247.65 half the cost of a party wall. The dispute centers on use rights to a wall between properties at 820 and 331 Penn Ave, with Dr Hand contesting the claim. Quinnan Penahoe BE C Newcomb appear for the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Wedeman
Jessup & Jus
Klein & Sons
Lewis & Sons
W. Z. Douglas
Wills & Hiegina
Dr. PD
Archbald
Penn
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Knabe
Briggs, Vose
Ludwig
Vocalion Church and Carpenter
Perry Brothers
Wyoming
Lagkawarna Dairy CO
C. S. Snyder
Spruce Street
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postofice
Kingsley
Piicw
Stanley Curkusky
Jall Peaterday
Nicholas Glynn
Pell Township
Thirteenth Regiment
Dennis J. Sullivan
Johnson Mine
Pricebug
Larkawonna Hospital
Ricyela Club
Speedway News
Speedway Hotel
Samuel B. Cox
P. O. Scranton
Howard Hell
Campbell Hughes
John Hell
Joke Wl Jackson
Eelect
Geo
Wilkes-Barre Division
Pille
Beecham’s
Pacific Tea Co
South Main Avenue
the County Savings Bank and Trust Company
L. A. Watres
President. Co
S. Johnson
A. H. Christy
Wm. F. Hellatens
August Robinson
B. P. Kingsbury
Everett Warren C. 8. Johnson
Brown Bros
J. P. Morgan & Co
Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne Letters of Credit and International Cheques
The
Are
D. I Phillips
John Meyer
China
G. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Morrow
Franklin Avenue
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