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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1899

Page

7

Printers Ball Tonight and Adjutment of Meetings

City notes report the Printers' union ball at Milwaki hall this evening and a meeting at St Josephs Founding Home postponed with updates later. Officials note donations to a home, a church dinner planned by the Penn Ave Baptist, and a clergy move from Green Ridge to Nanticoke. County officials fished at Lake Ariel, while civil service exam applications closed with thirty five applicants listed.

Nanticoke James A. Martin St. Paul's Church Green Rige St. Francis' Church John Judge Bugar Noteh

Pardons Board Hearings Notebook From Morrisburg

A report notes Sen J C Vaughan appeared before the Board of Pardons in Morrisburg representing ex Constable Watch of Lackawanna Township serving a sentence for robberies. Adjournments signed include ordinances exempting a transient retailer and furnishing councilmen with copies of state codes for department use.

Board OF Pardons Benator J. C. Vaughan Morrisburg Board of Pardon Watch Lackawanna Township Adinances Moltr Vestertan Paylhne

Italian Independent Political Club Forms For Republican Cadre

The Italian Independent Political club of Old Forge promotes Republican principles and readiness for upcoming national contests. It will meet on the 2th, 24, and 4h of November with Sabbatino Spicorelle as president and Jack Nogzorino as vice president among other officers. County campaign meetings run next week with speeches, while Chairman Vosburg remains at headquarters daily from 4 o clock. West Scranton Democrats plan a Democratic club meeting at Cooperative Hall on North Main Avenue. The W. S Millar Association opens club rooms at 110 Raymond Court tonight.

Old Forge Mage Republican County Committee Vosburg Democrats West Scranton Co-operative Hall North Main Avenue

Inquest Opens on Moorie Man Bussard Death Mystery

Coroner Roberts held an inquest into Edward Bussard of Minooka avenue Moorie who died after a wagon incident. The jury ruled the death occurred in an unaccountable manner with no evidence of foul play. Witnesses included Butler Courtright Stemmet Walsh Dowd and Barnes. Bussard survived by a wife three daughters and a son.

Roberts Edward Puscard Minooka Avenue Moorie Manner Moose Buerard Thorgh Tussard Water Company Butler's Hotel Thomas Walsh W. E. Barnes Pittston Bones Walsh Michael Dowd George Stemmett Mudtown Bussard Minotka Avenue James Butler Courtright Win Stemmety Con Stemmetz Thor Thos Thomas Mre Graham W. J. Barnes Milton Gross Jas T.rown Chas. Millard John Roebling Copp John Meta

Prisoners Sent To Eastern Penitentiary In Philadelphia

Sheriff Pryor and Warden Simpson escorted eight convicted prisoners to Philadelphia. Sixteen side details include E R Dunnings Andrew Adanaxick Datel O Leary A Steinbaugh Charles H Moon Frank Monash James McHugh and Joseph Coleman. O Leary got twelve years Coleman five Dunnings five Adanaxick five Monash five Steinbaugh three Moon two and McHugh one and a half.

Pryor Simpson Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary House of Refuge Robert Feline E. R. Dunnigs Andrew Adanaxick Datel O'Leary A. Steinbaugh Charles H. Moon Frank Monash James McHugh Joseph Coleman Mra. Huntington O'Leary Coleman Dunnisa Adonagick Monash Steinbaugh Moon McHugh

Lehigh Valley Announces Reduced Philadelphia Exposition Fare

The Lehigh Valley railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition at one fare plus a small admission charge. Tickets are valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express and usable for return through November 24. Consult a Lehigh Valley ticket agent for details.

Philadelphia Lehlat Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket

Obituary notices from Boulder Seattle and West Beranton

DIED Edwin D Teuten of Boulder born Oct 1. Only brother of F M Bouton formerly of the city. JONES Elizabeth Jones wife of Thomas Jones of Seattle died Oct 22. RICHARDS Alin son of Mr and Mrs John Richards of 185 South Everett avenue West Beranton died Oct 2 aged 3, funeral private.

Bouton Boulder Colorado Edwin D. Teuten F. M. Bouton Thie City Jones Seattle Wash Ellzabeth Jones Thomas Jones Richards West Beranton Alin John Richards Sooth Everett Avenue

Doings of a day in argument court

Proceedings before Judges Archbald Gunster and Edwards as they argued a new trial in the Gunster versus Wolf & Warren case. The trial raised whether Edward Merrifield could testify to a vice‑president bond amid mutual interest conflicts, and Judge Archbald ruled the transfer of Merrifield’s stock made him legally disqualified. The hearing covered other local court questions including directing satisfaction of a Luzerne county judgment and various Scranton cases.

Archbald, Gunster and Edwards J. H. Gunster Wolf & Warren Judgs Archbald Common Plane George A. Jessup Scranton City Bank Jessup JB. H. Throop Alfred Keardaley W. H. Jessup Pinintif Edward Merrifield Merrifield Malntif Henry Armbrust Witnes Archbald Mr. Merrifield Major Everett Warren James H. Torrey BF. Price Charles H. Welles Harvey Long

Gregorys Divorced as Court Adjourns at Noon

In a divorce case between B. G. Gregory and T. J. Gregory the court cleared the docket up to date and adjourned shortly after noon today. The outcome of the action was finalized in the session.

B. G. Gregory T. J. Gregory

Divorce Decree Between Henry Bulger and Delm Bulger

Henry Bulger and Delm Bulger were divorced by decree of Judas Edwards. The couple married in Leo 97 1485 and lived apart since Jan 14, 184. The husband, a Buffalo resident, pursued Delm from Dunmore to New York and Florida, then learned she resided in Easton. He sent numerous letters urging her to return, but she refused. Will F Hoyle acted as attorney for the Whellant.

Henry Bulger Delm Bulger Judas Edwards Leo Buffalo Dunmore New York Will F. Hoyle Whellant

Scranton Traction Suit Over Laurel Hill Park Details

Arbitrators heard John Benore and others against Scranton Traction with John F Scragge for plaintiffs and Major Warren for defendants. The case stems from Laurel Hill Park manager J H Lane’s failure and the company’s alleged default on monthly payments totaling about $1,000 up to filing.

Tinkham Ackerly John BR. Edwards John Benore Scranton Traction Company John F. Scragge Major Everett Warren J. H. Lane Laurel Hill Park Lane

Habeas corpus filed to free Edward Crane under irregular commitment

Habeas corpus proceedings began before Judge Edwards to secure the liberty of Edward Crane jailed for 30 days by Alderman Huddy for drunk and disorderly conduct. Cranes bail was set at 500 dollars for appearance. hearing fixed for Friday at 9 a.m. Crane was allowed to enter bail for the hearing.

Evans Seeks Divorce from Margaret Evans on Cruel Treatment

Thomas H. Evans applied to the court for divorce from Margaret A. Evans alleging cruelty and misrepresentation at marriage. They wed December 23, 1889, and lived together until June 28, 1896. Vosburg & Dawson are the libellant's attorneys.

Thomas H. Evans Margaret A. Evans Vosburg & Dawson Libellant

List of Names and Addresses from Scranton Area

A series of personal names and addresses are listed, including William J Burden Nina E Clinford Michael T Glynn Kate B Walsh George H Johns Nettie Kohler Sylvanus Favitts 1385 Pilmore Ave Jennie Thomma 1424 Washburn St William H Hill Mrs Lydia Malleck Lake Winola John Behafer Alfred Avery Jennie Cornelia Drake Thomas McNamara Kathe Pryce Sherman Avenue Scranton NY King’s Ferry NY Old Forge Beranton Nellie Langan Glenburn Rendham Rendham Scranton Penn Ave Dunmore Scranton

William J. Burden Wilson Nina E. Clinford Penn Ave Michael T. Glynn Dunmore Kate B. Walsh Scranton George H. Johns Rendham Nettie Kohler Rendham Sylvanus Favitts Pilmoreave Jennie Thomma Washburn William H. Hill Glbenburn Lydia Malleck Lake Winola John Behafer Beranton Nellie Langan Alfred Avery King’s Ferry N.Y Jennie Cornelia Drake Old Forge Thomas McNamara Mimh Ave Kathe Pryce She ‘Rman Avenue

Court House News Notes Refuses New Trial in Sahm v Bergen Case

Judge Miller of Mercer County yesterday refused a new trial in Henry Sahm versus William J Bergen and others. Edward C Bouray was appointed guardian of Nellie Edward and William Bouray minor children of W H Bouray with J D Williams as surety. bond approved. Isabella C Frober filed a suit in ejectment against Tennis Lally to gain possession of lots in block 41 at Stone avenue and Palm street, with Comegys and Bevan as attorneys for the plaintiff.

Hh, Miller Mercer County Henry Sahm William J. Bergen Edward C. Bouray Nellie Edward J William Bouray W. H. Bouray J. D. Williams Isabella C. Frober Tennis Lally Stone Avenue Palm Street Comegys and Bevan

Uncalled For Letters From Scranton Postoffice

A historical notice lists uncalled letters at the Scranton Pennsylvania post office in Lackawanna County dated October 25, 180. Recipients are urged to respond by saying advertised and giving the date of loss. Names include Ezra Ripple and numerous residents with various surnames and titles.

Scranton Postoffies Lackawanna County Physons Ezra H. Ripple P. M Connell Dumler

Clarency on Pennsylvania Firemen Convention Visit

Hon James Clarency writes from Scranton about the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Convention at Sperantot describing 600 delegates and 86 visiting companies. He notes parades, dress uniforms, pranks, and a prize incident at Wilkes-Barre-TarrE in 1897, highlighting enthusiasm and community.

Evening Star Scranton Philadelphia Odd Fellows Diamond Street Pittsburg Allegheny Pirade Beranton Wilkes-Tarre

LH Convention Set in New Castle for Firemen Charity

The LH convention will be held in New Castle along the Erie railroad midway between Pittsburg and Erie. Despite distance, the Wilken-Barre Firemen's Relief Association benefits from a donation of four by James Clarency. The firemen will attend as a day off, with the expected turnout described as strong.

Wilken- Barre Firemen's Relief Association Newcastle Erie Pittsburg James Clarency

Providence man Nicholas George arrested on assault and weapons

Nicholas George of Providence was arrested and brought before Alderman Millar on the oath of A B Ruddy. He was charged with assault and lottery threats to EU and carrying concealed weapons, waived a hearing, and posted bail of 500 dollars. Pennsylvania Postmasters note Wilson Allis appointed postmaster in Bradford county.

Nicholas George Providence Millar A. B. Ruddy Kikkewlee George Hoe

Display of Dress Trimmings and Embroidered Fashions

A fine window showcases garnitures ruchings rufflings hemstitching appliqué and embroidery on taf feta silks and satins. The tempting display highlights delicate trimming details and elegant fabric finishes for stylish attire.

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