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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1900

Page

4

True Bills of the Grand Jury Return Indictments

The grand jury returned true bills including murder against Samuel Billiot of Carbondale and a broad indictment charging Mayor Moir and forty two councilmen with maintaining a public nuisance over a failing road to Ransom township. Other cases include theft, adultery, liquor violations, larceny and multiple counts with numerous defendants.

Samuel Billiot Carbondale Truk Bills Samuel Billiott E. J. Neary Alamansa Porter Alonzo Porter Frank Robling, Jr Walter Reynolds Johm A. Lay A. Wess Tim Seidman Samuel Rich Alvaurs Moyera J. A. Taylor Washko Kinnock Thomas Promfaky William Shanrop Charles Reysolay John A. Lee George Clum Patrick O'Malley John J. McAndrew Robert Wilson Mary Jane Willen Samuel Willen Joseph Lovic Jorge Lovic Steve Sandoakin John Rosinoskin Frank Wickles Arnault Battery Miller Oqwo Mary Haley Bridget Kilgannon H. Bant Evan J. Evans John Clark Arnold Bwigart Dougher Gross Hammoth John Lusenske George Hase Emory J. Ehrgood George DeWitt John Mulligan Thomas Sirrianio Marion Kopisoinski Andrew Pilfichla Tolle Cherkuski Wm. Katoskiv Frevk Watifsky Adolph Josephs Tomasal Sirrianio KB. J. Neary Mary Jane Willes Samuel Willes Nick Caprello Henry Wirich W. Mit Seman A. M. Morse J. W. Public Sulssuce James Molt Finley Hows W. M. Finp David MH. Reese Morris V. Morrin Joseph Dean Armson George Dedlay James Therion

Remains Taken To Hillsdale For Interment Of Rev Dunn

Funeral services for Rev Dr Ran som Dunn were held yesterday afternoon at Dr L M Gates home 209 Madison Ave. Remaining were moved to Hillsdale Michigan for interment. A large crowd attended the home service at 4 o clock with a somber dark casket and roses surrounding the deceased. Rev Richard Hiorns gave the invocation and Rev Dr EB Robinson of the Second Presbyterian Church offered praise to Dunns memory noting his influence in guiding him to the ministry. Rev Dr SC Logan spoke of their forty seven years of acquaintance in the West.

Ransom Dunn L. M. Gates Madison Avenue Hillsdale Mich Dunn Richard Hiorns EB. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church 5.C. Logan West R. F. ¥. Pierce Penn

Funeral services for Dr. Dunn noted by Avenue Baptist

Avenue Baptist church led the services with a sermon on a lifelong call to ministry. Dr. Pierce praised Dr. Dunn born 1818 as an organizer of colleges and a leader in his denomination, citing his faith, education work, and pastoral service. Mrs Brundage sang as pallbearers were Capwell, Horton, Stelle, Henwood, Weyburn and Browning.

Dr. Pierce Pierce F. M. Horton J. L. Stelle Charles Henwood F. Weyburn H. A. Browning

Burglars Target Spruce Street Shops

Burglars broke into W. H. Davis florist at 427 Spruce street and Reisman Brothers newsdealers at 405 Spruce street yesterday morning. They used a brick to pry open doors, opened cash drawers, and took about 2 dollars from Reisman and 34 or 1 from Davis after finding safes and receipts. No clues yet. patrolman found the broken doors around 5 o clock.

W. H. Davis Spruce Street Reisman Brothers Relaman’s Davis Reisman Schmidt

Operatic Carnival Set By Recital Club In Scranton

The Recital club under Madame Timberman Randolph plans a major operatic carnival as its first public appearance. Rehearsals led by Mrs. Dixie run Tue Thu Sat with boxes sold to notable citizens. Tickets available at Sandersons Drug Store and J D Williams & Bros Scranton and the West Side.

Madame Timberman-Randolph Mrs. Dixie KE. L. Fuller H. M. Boles T. H. Watkins Weston C. R. Connell Henry Belin, Jr J. B. Dimmick T. BE. Jones W. W. Scranton Ei. B. Sturges Medital Club C. H. Welles Henry Helin, Jr George Sanderson Mra G. HB. Smith A. M. Decker J. A. Robertson Anna Clarke M. H. Holgate Johnson W. G. Watson Pittston Priscilla Bennett Bullard Wilkes- Barre C. M. Lee J. E. Burr Carbondale Sanderson's J. D. Williams & Bros Scranton West Side

Mr Atherton's Scheme Boosts Board Meeting Attendance

The Scranton board of trade plans an informal luncheon after Monday's regular meeting to draw members. No urgent business is expected though a report from the legislation and taxes committee on Scranton's transition to a second class city is anticipated.

Board of Trade Atherton Committee On Legislation and Taxes Scranton Closs

Catarrh Cure Promises Full-Body Cure

The advertisement touts Vall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures the constitution and strengthens the patient. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send for a test and address details in Toledo, Ohio.

Vall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Atlas challenges Dwyer or Leonard for win

Graeco Roman wrestler Atlas sent a challenge to The Tribune offering to wrestle the winner of the Dwyer Leonard match in Scranton. He vows to throw the winner three times in one life and claim the stake from 100 to 500 dollars, adding a note from Prof. Atha of Bridgeport, Conn.

Atlas Dwyer Leonard M. J. Dwyer Charles Leonard Newark N. Y Tribune Aridwegort New York Journal Scratyton Witter Atha Green Toman Addrem Main Street American Wheel Club Bridgeport Cont

Now a Musicians Union Forms in Local 120

Permanent organization completed by Local No. 120 of the American Federation of Musicians at Schimpff's hall 602 Cedar avenue. Fourteen members on the roll. Officers elected include President W. W. Griffiths and Vice President M. J. Cusick. Temporary President Miles installed them. Next meeting scheduled for Sunday.

American Federation of Musicians Schimpff Cedar Avenue W. W. Griffiths M. J. Cusick Theodore H. Ballachman John W. Berghouser August Schimpff Army James Breen

Police Pickings

Michael Delaney was arrested after a violent altercation with wife and daughter. Mayor fined him at residence. failure to pay prompted possible jail time. George Mowe fined for selling jewelry without a license. Samuel Costigan intoxicated and found at a residential doorway, fined the next morning.

Michael Delaney Patroloen Walah Feeney Connor Aml Maly Hin Res Tenday Jacl Fried Karive Fries George Mowe Moir Das Samuel Costigan Tevest Washington Avenue McMullen Costhean

Sheriff Sales of Scranton Real Estate on Nov 16 1900

Public sale listing multiple Lackawanna County properties in Scranton and Carbondale. It details four parcels with descriptions, improvements, and associated debts or FIFAs, including Lot 2½ in Thurston's Addition, Lot 27 in Square 33 on Stone Avenue, and an L Blanchard property, all ordered by various courts and executors.

City of Scranton County of Lackawanna State of Pennsylvania Stone Avenue Seranton Salt of New Schiller Building and Loan Association Wiladylawa Kawcynski Leon Kawcynski Fifa Stokes Luella Blanchard Carbondale Seventh Avenue John Murrin Bernhard Champman John Hausin Luel & Blanchery Daniel 2 Blanchard Lackawanna County Leland Sal of Eagan & Odonnella Salt of Hagan Jay Austin Great Bend and Phia ‘Turnpike Louis Spitz Borough of Winton Patterson Jessup Road George Hosly & Son Carey Howard W. Hull Dalton Commonwealth of Pennsylvania J. Tt. Newton Julia Brewster Newton C. D. Mackey Ereby Charles R. Newton Allas Fl Patterson & Wilcox All Unty Lackawanna Blate Panneyivanier David Brown Sauare Block Grove Bernanton Winan Grove Street Charles Billings W. H. Sant Jennie Sant Fillmore Avenue Price and Pancoast West Side Bank Thomas Atty J. W. Slocum Willard, Warren & Nar Ays John J. Snyder Eureka Lawn Summit Avenue Pasadena Street Mina Robinson Recorder's Office John J. Mayner I. Fa Zimmerman George Pabst Dunmore Irving Avenue Michael O'Hara Sald O'Hara W. C. D. Pabst W. C.D. Pabst Recorder of Deeds Lackiwanna County William Connor County of Tlackawanna Dundaffte Street William McMinn Dundaff Street Edward Clarkson Willia Connor Ida J. Grewer Edward Grewer Horonton Jordan Hannah Richmont Park Recorder of Ida Grover Lev Price

Complex Sheriff Sale Descriptions From Lackawanna County

Numerous parcels seized in Lackawanna County include Summit Park lots in South Abington, Miller Block in Scranton, and Patterson additions in Dalton. Notices list debt amounts, judgment terms, assignees, and involved attorneys with detailed boundary descriptions and street locations.

South Abington Tonekawanta Pennsylvania Summit Park Wood Harmon & Co Miller Lackawanne County Abington Township Summit Park Annex Wood, Harmon & Co W. Milnes Cigil Laske Ann Recorder’s Office William BE Harmon Henry Alworth

Property Auctions In Scranton And Surrounds From 1900 Cases

A Mass of mortgage and foreclosure notices list multiple parcels in Scranton Lackawanna County with details of lots, frontages, depths and improvements. Cases involve W H Sant Jennie Sant Eliza Lown George Lown John J Snyder and George Pabst among others. Debts range into thousands with alias fi fa actions and attorney references.

Speedway Land Company vs Williams Connor sales sweep interest

Legal notice listing multiple real estate sales and judgments in Lackawanna and surrounding towns. Proceedings include surface rights and coal mineral reservations, parcels in Carbondale Dinmore Horonton and other areas, with debts ranging from $455 to $5,089.07 and associated attorney actions.

Terms of Sale By Sheriff in Scranton Pennsylvania

Sheriff Clarence E. Pryor announces terms of sale with fifty dollars cash due at strike off and remaining balance in cash after sale ends. If sold for costs, costs payable on strike off. Unsatisfied properties will be resold before adjournment. Scranton, Pa. October 26, 1600.

Clarence E. Pryor Sheriff's Office Scranton

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