Jury Deliberations In Scranton Water Case Continue
The Scranton Gas and Water company and the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company argued over water use and rates in a high profile trial. Judge Gunster instructed the jury after lengthy closing arguments by Johnson for the defense and Burns for the plaintiff. verdict remained pending as of last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Gunster
George Barnard
Edwin Moylin
Harrisburg
Amerman
Guneter
Johnson
Philadelphia
EH. Urna
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Gas and Water Company
Turrors
Widom
Gud
Margaret Hensel Sainst
Loan Associations Case Argument Heard in Harrisburg
Deputy Attorney Stranahan heard argument Tuesday in Harrisburg on the case against foreign loan associations. The proceedings focus on regulatory compliance and the legality of operations by these companies within state borders.
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Harrisburg
Stranahan
W A Laughan seeks writ to bar Guarantee Savings in WV
W A Laughan applies for a writ of quo warranto to stop Guarantee Savings Loan and Investment Co of Washington DC from doing business in West Virginia. Allegation that its guarantees fund is at least 50 percent below the published sum, says counsel the fund was reduced by by law amendment in West Virginia. The company maintains agencies in several WV cities and a decision will affect other foreign loan and savings companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Laughan
Guarantee Savings, Loan and Investment Company
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Calf Killing Violation Leads to Fine in City Court
Food Inspector Thomas prosecutes Val. Hancovichs before Alderman Wright for killing a calf under four months and exposing veal for sale. The defendant pleaded guilty after the inspector’s prior warnings and was fined the minimum penalty.
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Thomas
Val. Hancovichs
Hastim
Wright
Theaters Feature Rip Van Winkle and Varied Attractions
This afternoon and evening Joseph Jefferson appears as Rip Van Winkle at the Frothingham. George Dixon headlines at the Academy of Music with a vaudeville set and a Barker Woods clash. New Paul Kauvar and other novelties headline at Davis and Frothingham amid a large cast and 110 performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Frothingham
Mr. Jefferson
Academy of Music
George Dixon
Henry Woods
Dixon
Social events fill Excelsior Social Club rooms on Wyoming Avenue
A series of society notices describes the twenty seventh anniversary of the Excelsior Social Club on Wyoming Avenue with renovated rooms, lavish decor, Bauer's orchestra, and a midnight banquet. Out of town guests include Miss Laura Newhouse and others from Wilkes Barre Pittston Carbondale and Philadelphia. Officers and directors are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Social Club
Wyoming Avenue
Bauer
Hanley
Laura Newhouse
Retreat at Cathedral for Blessed Virgin Sodality
A Sunday to Sunday parish retreat at St Peter's Cathedral for Blessed Virgin Mary's Sodality led by Rev L Bucholtz with daily addresses on sin death judgment and heaven The socialists reserve most church seating while women of the congregation attend mission services afterward Hood's remedy and pills advertised at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
St. Peter's Cathedral
Rev. L. Bucholtz
Father Bucholtz
Hell
Blessed Virgin and the Sodality
Connecticut
Castoria Advertised For Generations Mentioned
An archival jingle notes Castoria used from infancy to parenthood as a remedy for children. It traces a mother’s ongoing reliance on Castoria through stages of life.
Harrisburg to Probe Foreign Building and Loan Firms
Attorney General to investigate foreign building and loan associations operating in the state amid claims they engage in banking rather than building society activities. The move follows a petition by W C Liughna of Harrisburg and concerns the Guarantee Savings Loan and Investment Co of Washington DC claiming a 660000 guarantee fund.
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Harrisburg
Attorney General
W.C. Liughna
Guarantee Savings, Loan and Investment Company
Washington, D.C
Financial complaint questions company’s stated standing
A petition alleges the company’s finances are not as represented and asks the commonwealth to intervene to protect Pennsylvania citizens from potential harm or loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Palmer Cox’s Queer People Arrives in Eight Books
Parents and children praise Palmer Cox’s Queer People with Brownie humor and illustrations. The Philadelphia Press lauds Cox as a premier juvenile artist and notes 6000 copies distributed. Tribune offers 12 cents by mail or 10 cents at office with sale of numbers 2 and 3 starting Saturday at 9 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Cox
Brownie
Philadelphia
Tribune
Will Win A Uniform For Top Traction Cash Donor
An employee contest at the Scranton Traction company offers a brand new tailor made uniform to the worker who raises the most money for Mr Beetem’s Sacred Heart church fund in a contest between Scranton Traction and Wyoming Valley Traction. George McDonnell is president and John Hundon treasurer of a local organization backing the drive.
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The
Traction Co
Stranton Traction Company
George McDonnell
John Hundon
Scranton Traction Company
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
J. R. Beetem
W. R. Graham
Sacred Heart Church of
Plaing
Scranton Traction ‘Company
Mr. Beetem
Football Showdown With Wyoming Seminary At Park
Today Scranton faces Wyoming Seminary in a season finale at the baseball park. Three new players bolster the line as Scranton hopes for victory in an exciting afternoon confrontation. The park will be flooded for skating after the game and the kickoff time is set for o o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Seminary
Scranton
Charitable Children Gift to Associated Charities
Pupils of St. Cecilia's Academy on Wyoming Avenue made substantial gifts yesterday to the Associated Board of Charities. They donated vegetables clothing groceries chickens and more distributed by Mrs. Duggan and a member of the St Paul de Vincenit society to thirty five needy families. The donations will brighten many homes today.
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St. Cecilia's Academy
Associated Charities
Wyoming Avenue
Associated Board of Charities
Mra. Duggan
St. Paul de Vincenit Society
Local Social and Sporting Notes From Thanksgiving Week
Will Bruning attends West End Hose fair in West Pittston. Arthur Johnsons spends Thanksgiving in Binghamton with Fred Ruse. Charles Potter travels to Utica New York on business and returns Friday. William Miller H E Spencer visit Miller’s parents in Jefferson. W H Banks and Frank Mahon hunt near Stroudsburg and bring home many rabbits. J C Carpenter leaves G W Potter firm for Spencer Dogs in Abington after Thanksgiving. Malinda Cole hosts a surprise party with music games and a late elegant repast attended by many named guests.
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Arthur Johnsons
Binghamton
Fred Ruse
Charles Potter
Utien
N. Y
William Miller
H. E. Spencer
Dunmore Cash
Mr. Miller
Jefferson
W. H. Banks
Frank Mahon
Stroudsburg
J. C. Carpenter
G. W. Potter
Abington
Spencer Dogs Company
Malinda Cole
Bessie Benjamin
Lucy Ellis
Eva Hess
Lizzie Vetterel
Ethel Jackson
Florence Donly
L. Parfrey
Lizgle Walker
Katie Benjamin
Maria Walker
F. Spender
R. Spencer
J. Parfrey
E. Cole
Gizale Brady
Messrs. A. Castleton
F. Hallock
Weber
W. Young
T. Zeigler
W. Zeigler
Autumnal Dreams and Music Box Advert
AUTUMNAL DREAMS poem excerpt by Bayard Taylor with a Philadelphia music box ad. Gatiiachi & Sons advertise music boxes at 108 Chestnut Street offering orchestral organs and repair services with new tunes and reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatiiachi & Sons, Manufacturers
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Bezek Murder Case Faces Counsel Assignment Next Week
Frank Bezek, a Slav in his late twenties, stood in court as his sentence defense counsel is arranged. The court plans a Friday session with attorney Martin Woyshner, aiming to prevent a Monday trial delay. Bezek confessed through an interpreter to killing his unfaithful sweetheart after discovering her betrayal in Mayfield.
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O. A. Halford
Willam R. Williams
D. Mager
Mr. Halford
New York, Ontario and Western Land Company
Laura C. Weldner
Olyphan
H. W. Mulholland
Frank
Bezek
Mayfield
Kelly
Martin Woyshner
Berek
Tribune
Slavonia
Franz
Beecham’s Pills Promote Relief From Digestive Ailments
Beecham's pills marketed for biliousness and related symptoms caused by constipation. Claims include bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache coated tongue loss of appetite and salllow skin. Book free pills 25c at drugstores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
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Beecham
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Promoted for Women Health
Advertises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for ladies suffering weakness and exhaustion. Claims to restore flesh and vigor, promote digestion, enrich blood, and provide lasting strength. Sold by Matthews Bros., Scranton.
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Gilmore
Matthews Bros
Scranton
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Burns
E. M. Hetzel
Lackawarna Avenue
Paul Kauvar
Academy of Muse
Steele Mackaye
Davis Theater
Sherman
Frothingholm
J. Eb, Henshaw
George Schiller
Evangeline
Charles Rows
Lucy Daly
Vernona Jarbeau
Gus Pixley
William Cameron
Lycy Daly
Function OR Excelsior Club
Brilliant
Social
Seigel
Academy
Young Men's Institute
Siegel
Academy of Dancing
John Boyle
Edward J. O'Malley
Jim
M. T. Howley
F. L. McGraw
P. J. Lynott
J. A. Nallin
A. P. Brown
J. J. Beott
James Gaynor
T. P. Gordon
J. J. Davis
Frank McDonald
James McDonald
M. A. McGinley
Wiliam McGee
John Burke
M. F. Brown
Joseph Lavis
Edward P. Mitchell
Peter Howley
M. FE. Handley
R. J. Murray
J. J. Varley
Mamieé McDonald
Syracuse
Begsle Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
Mamie Lee
John McDonald
Edward Hooley
Frank Schalme
Minnie Mangan
Mira Mery Breahnahan
Notte Collier
Annie Early
Pittston
James Kenny
Parsons
Ball
Scranton Athletic Club
Germania Hall
South Side
Lawrence
Haydn P. Austin
Misa Ligvie Schubert
B. F. Moore
Charles Sunday
Jacop Schetm
William F. Fink
John
Schever
E. ‘Turner
Order of Hibernians
Board of Erin
D. P. Battle
T. Boland
Social of Machinists
Electric City Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Music Hall
James Burnett
J. Backus
W. York
F. Gilroy
Frank Brady
T. Waller
Hood
Raby
Castoria
Mis
Hensel
QUEER
Dunmore
Will Bruning
West End Hose Company
West Pittston
Yellow Uplands
Bayard Taylor
Pillebury's
Frank Bezek
Isis
Nevek
London
Satan
Meyer
Hanmer Falls
C. W. Freeman
Freeman
Col. S. M. McKee
Dr. Campbell
Ranton
Cc. W
Freddie
Campball
A. W. Jurisch
Spruge ST. Bicycles and Sporting Goods
Victor
Vendio
Lovell
Diauiond
Lloyd
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Ave
Central Railroad OF
New Jersey
Allentown
William Connell
Geo. H. Catlin
William H. Peck
James Archbald
Alfred Ond
George H. Catlin
Henry Bolin, Jr
Willian T. Smith
Luther Keller
Pilsener
Raven
New York Warehouse
Fifth Avenue
E.c.ricker& CO
Adams Ave
New York, Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Dominion
OLD Dowson S. S. Company
W. L. Guillaudeu
Pier 26
North River
Shaw
Emerson
New England
Erie
Waterloo
Palace
J. Lawrence Stelle
Wagon Makers Supplies
I & Cranton, Pa
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