Court considers revoking adoption decree in Keiper case
Judge grants rule to show cause why order of 1895 adopting Pauline Vivian Keiper should not be revoked after mother Pauline Walters eloped with Parker and moved child to Indiana. Father Jacob Keiper contends Walters is unfit to raise the child and seeks return to his custody. Health ad copy interjected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Walter
Pauline Vivian Keiper
Jacob Keiper
Altoona
Walters
Parker
Indiana
Hie Cape
Fishing Will Close at Lake Henry Maplewood Get 15
Lake Henry Maplewood will close for fishing on December 15 due to weather and safety concerns. No live bait permitted. Henry 0 Sukman reports limited access and warnings for local anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Henry
Maplewood
Get
Henry
Sukman
Young Polish laborer killed by Ontario and Western train
John Yourman, an eighteen year old laborer from Nay Aug Avenue, was struck by an Ontario and Western passenger train near West Ridge colliery as he stepped from the up track to avoid a freight. He died within minutes from a broken neck and other injuries. Coroner Roberts ordered the body removed to Yourman's boarding house and a jury to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yourman
West Ridge
Ontario and Western
Nay Aug
Wood Street
Poland
America
Roberts
Yourmin
Boardine Houls
Ile
Cake Walk in Music Hall Wins Gold Watch to Buffalo Pair
The Eighth Ward club hosted a cake-walk at Music Hall led by president Charles Battle. Judges included Alex Dunn Jr John Loftus and Del Simrell. Couples from Buffalo Philadelphia Scranton Wilkes Barre and Binghamton competed. The top prize went to T S Rogers and Miss Margaret Taylor of Buffalo who received a gold watch and a silver handled umbrella. The winning pair previously performed with the Hot Time in Dixie company at the Gaiety. The crowd cheered as Miss Taylor was carried on shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Eighth Ward Club
Charles Battle
Alex. Dunn
John Loftus
del Simrell
Rogers
Margaret Taylor
Buffalo
Eugene Robinson
Philadelphia
William Fisher
Binghamton
Annie Vaughan
Scranton
J. H. Anderson
T. 8. Rogers
Dixie” Company
Miss Taylor
Hibernian
Eagle
Humanes
Bis
Boyertown
Luzerne
Eagles
Excelsiors
Pitstonians
Pittston Company
Fagie Drill Company
New York
Coney Island
Lock Haven
Wyoming
IxAl- Fcranton
Hazleton
Carbondale
Reading
Wilket-Barre
Tunkhannock
John M. Jones
Bethlehem
Wilkes-Barre
Prige
Allentown
John Gallagier le Camlalin
Hibernias
Frienship Hock and Ladder Company
Insiccen- Sion
W. 8. Millar
Fellows
Charles Robinson
J. C. Vaughan
John R Roche
Charles Mr. Sehadt
Patrick Ryan
The
Humane Fire Company
Mahanoy City
J. Edward Smith
Media
Ryan
Myr Smith
Leyshon Thomas, Jr
Norristown
Gilbert Greenbere
Huntingdon
Nallinger
Cohn
Columbings
Columbia
Valley House
Pittston
Police Court Notes Show Busy Morning Session
Yesterday morning saw a large police court crowd with 48 prisoners present at once. Twenty three offenders faced charges, many on excessive celebration day. Thirty one dollars in fines were collected from drunks, several prisoners discharged, including two youths tied to alleged runaways from Delelfante. William Curtis and Henry McAkeen were held on gambling charges on Franklin Avenue, arraigned again in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Court
Delelfante
Wm. Curtis
Henry McAkeen
Chief Robling
Franklin Avenue
Fire destroys small frame house on Luzerne Street
Early morning fire at 4 o'clock completely destroyed a small old frame house in the rear of Taserne Street near Sixteenth. Owner John Sheridan reported the structure was devoured before alarms reached box No. 23 on Fifteenth and Luzerne, and by arrival the blaze was already beyond control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taserne Street
Sixteenth
John Sheridan
Fifteenth
Luzerne Streets
Passengers Stopped Over Philo Street Sewer Site
Manager Silliman halted North Main Avenue streetcars yesterday due to the Philo street sewer project. Sandy gravel soil in the trench area shakes under wheels and dirt slides into the ditch, raising fears of a fatal accident if continued operations occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
North Main Avenue
Philo Street
Scranton Business College Adds Twenty Four to Rolls
Twenty four names added to the rolls since last Saturday. Fifteen students now in the employ of the D L W R R company. Week record notes Wm Buckwalter in the counting room of the Globe Warehouse. Tennevi e Reilly with Rosenberg Bros Anna Losey and Lena Dreischer with the Colliery Engineer company. Mary Smith to Parton St Davis lumber. Fred Carpenter with Superintendent Salisbury of the D L & W KR R Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Buckwalter
Globe Warehouse
Tenevieve Reilly
Rosenberg Bros
Anna Losey
Lena Dreischer
Mary Smith
Parton St. Davis, Lumber
Fred Carpenter
Salisbury
Diamond Shoe Shining Parlor Opening and Specials
The Diamond Shoe Shining Parlor for ladies and gents opens tomorrow October 7 with souvenirs for all. A special department for ladies, Lawrence orchestra in attendance, at 432 Spruce Street. Today Saturday a new line of kid gloves for ladies and men at $1 per pair. The best glove ever shown at this price. Pinney's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Orchestra
Spruce Street
Pinney's
Newest Exclusive Styles at Baby Bashar on Spruce Street
Open for inspection featuring the newest styles and colors at Baby Bashar located on Spruce Street. Prices start at $12 for select items and invite customers to explore the exclusive collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Scranton Hosts Grand Firemen Convention Finale
The final events of Scranton's state firemen convention featured hose and hook and ladder races on Wyoming avenue with teams from Hibernian Allentown Eagle Pittston and others competing. Pittston claimed top honors in drill and hose contests while awards tallied for Friendship Boyertown and others amid open house hospitality and a widely praised city welcome.
Board Clash Over Seated Seats After Demand
At a regular meeting the elected directors Murphy Wynnie Campbell and Costello demanded seating but were refused by the current board. Langatali was absent. The board appointed Paine and Shotton to review cases in Langstaff’s district. Henry Selgel received transportation to Columbia for health reasons. Hillside Home reports and staff costs are laid out. Beemer’s inmate figures shown. Secretary Gillespie approved extra compensation. the group planned to attend a state conference in Erie. The ousted directors’ protest and election certificates were read. a motion to refuse relinquishing seats passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Murphy
M. F. Wynnie
Dr. J. Campbell
P. W. Costello
Langatali
Paine and
Gillespie
Hillsipe
Roemer
John F. Sevage
Gillenple
Puller
Ex-Judge Ward Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Ex-Judge W. G. Ward, the oldest member of the Lackawanna bar, marks his eightieth birthday today. Though ill recently, he has improved in recent days, a welcome sign for his many friends in the legal and local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Ward
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Plans Industrial Growth Along Its Rail Line
President Truesdale announces creation of an industrial commissioner role to promote manufacturers along the Lackawanna railroad. The plan includes distributing an industry reference booklet and offering favorable freight terms to attract and interconnect firms. J M Daly notes the aim to boost town prosperity and railroad profits through local sourcing and expansion.
Meeting of Officers in Thirteenth Regiment Armory
The state and commissioned officers of the new Thirteenth regiment held their first meeting last evening in the armory with Colonel Watries presiding. They discussed better organization and will meet during winter. Company D met and received new uniforms and equipment under Captain Foote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watries
Foote
Colonel Barnett Campaign Tour Planned for October
Lieut Colonel James E. Barnett of Washington is the probable Republican candidate for state treasurer and will visit the city October 15 with a group of distinguished speakers. Campaign managers have set dates October 14 for a route through Beranten, Illinois, with Carbondale on October 14 afternoon and a city meeting that night in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttme
James E. Barnett
Washington
Treme Wier
Carbondale
Bodwell Company Ships Taken for Manila Line Transport Duties
Frederick Bodwell, manager of Bodwell Company Limited, reports securing government charters for vessels Olympia Glenoble Victorisk Columbia Lennox to serve the Manila line. The Olympia completed unloading in Tacoma and departed for San Francisco for refitting to government specifications. This marks the last of Bodwell’s fleet to enter government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Frederick Bodwell
Bodwall Company, Limited
San Francisco
Olympia
Glenoble
Victorisk
Columbia
Lennox
Bodwell Company
Manila
Supreme Court Decisions Prompt Fresh Rulings
The Supreme court met in Philadelphia and released several decisions. Reversals include Luverne county Pringle v Rogore with D F V ON awarded, and Coxe estate et al with tax appraisal actions dismissed. Shkes et al and others involve petitions to fix reargument times at Pittsburg, with petitions refused or judgments affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dot
Supreme Court
Luverne County
Pringle Va
Rogore
D. F
Best Et al
Smith
Commonwealth
Lugerne County
Pittsburg
Coxe Estate
Lackawanna County
Ve. Shkes
Proposals Sought for Walks in New Orange New Jersey
Proposals for about two miles of walk at New Orange New Jersey will be received by the New Orange Industrial Association at 71 Broadway Newark or local office 414 Spruce Street Scranton PA. Proposals for walks four and five feet wide are desired of wood flagging coal tar and ashes and stone macadam with full specifications. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Finest wines and cigars at Lane's So Spruce Street. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar 1c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orange
N. J
New Orange Industrial Association
Stroadway
Newark
Spruce Street
Scranton
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Chautauqua Magazine
M. Norton
Inckawanna Avenue
Griffin
Nettleton’s
Washington Avenue
Bivileline
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
Warman
Hood
Joy Maker
Clgar
Lackawanna Hardware CO
Lackawanna Avenue
0. & W. Railroad
Luzerne Street
Scranton Business College Notes
Throwel
Will
Wyoming Avenue
Liberati Company
Friendship Company
Thayertown
Lugerne
Shc
Excelelore
Bellewood
Mahanoyity
Hagle Howse Company
Hibernia Fire Company
Hibernia
Rhcard
Frederic, Md
Fingleton
South Bethlehem
Beranton
Aesocition
Battle Creek
Mich
Burchalter
E. G
Coursen
Ward
Office OF Industrial Commissioner
Tracedale
Tackawanna Road
J. M. Daly
Board of Trade
Transportation Department
Daly
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
IL L. & & Company
Steel Company
Weet
Ronge Run
Lebanon
Steel
Mr. Daly
Industrial Commission
Fts
Truesdale
Beecham
Barnett
Lane's
Hotel
Jermyn
Chas, B. Scott
Bell & Skinner
Notel Jermyn Building
Kears
Washington Ava
Hand & Payne
Felton
Penn Ave
Conrad
Pierce
Maurice River
Due Point
Pierce’s Market
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