Handley will case argued before Williamsport court
In United States circuit court at Williamsport Judge Acheson heard the Handley will case. The defendants concede the claimants are next of kin of the late Judge and the fight centers on whether Winchester can be residuary legatee. The plaintiffs argue defects in the will may invalidate the whole instrument due to the omission of schedule A affecting residuary and subsequent provisions.
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Acheson
United States Circuit Court
Williamsport
Meeting of Board of Health Highlights Heat Deaths and Inspections
The August board of health meeting reported 161 total deaths for the month, up 11 from last year. Cholera infantum caused 39 deaths and convulsions 17, with diphtheria 15 cases, typhoid 3, scarlet fever 1, and whooping cough 5. Births 104, marriages 33. Debates over death certificates for unregistered midwives and cemetery remains outside city limits. Officials Culllen, O Malley, and Burke reported busy month. Scranton Street unsanitary complaint referred to health officer. New member W G O Malley attended. Dr. Bentley present.
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Board of Health
Murray
Allen
Cullen
O'Malley
Burke
Scranton Street
West Side
West Side Board of Trade, Was Referred To the Health Officer. W. G. O'Malley
South Side
Bentley
Judge Eyes Title Bout With Smith After NYC View
Jim Judge, set to box welterweight champion My sterious Tilly Smith, returned from New York City where he watched Smith and Andy Walsh draw. Judge says he can beat Smith with a right hand and expects arrangements for a Friday or Saturday bout by September 22 or 23 in Scranton. He will train today for the matchup.
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Jim Judge
Tilly’ Smith
Scranton
New York City
Smith
Andy Walsh
Judge
Tribune
Jude Bots
Young Men's Institute Excursion to Lake Ariel
The second annual joint excursion by the Young Men's Institute on September 20 travels to Lake Ariel. The organizing committee promises a large event with games and athletic sports, dancing to Lawrence's full orchestra, and refreshments by M. J. Kelly. Tickets are sold by members with fares from multiple towns listed, adults 6 cents and children 35 cents to several routes, varying by origin.
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Young Men's Institute
Lake Ariel
Chargh
Lawrence
M. J. Kelly
Scranton
Dunmore
Green Ridge
Minooka
Avoca
Archbeld
Olyphant
Jermyn, Mayfeld and
Carbondato
Wilken-lurre
Minera Mills
Pittston
G. A. OR
Cincinnati O
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cincinnati
Funeral Service for Mrs Margaret Jenkins Held at Family Home
The funeral of the late Mrs Margaret Jenkins of West Pittston will be held today at the family home on Laverne avenue around 10.20 a.m. Afterwards the remains will be placed on the 2215 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for interment in Jermyn.
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Margaret Jenkins
West Pittston
Laverne Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna
Waldron's Horse Sale Set for Saturday
Waldron announces a horse sale for next Saturday at 1 o'clock. The lot arrived today and includes thirty fine horses. Prospective buyers are urged to attend or arrange exchanges.
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Waldron
Foot Ball Guides for 1898 9 Now Ready at Florey and Brooks
The latest football guides for the 1898 9 season are available at Florey and Brooks. These handbooks summarize teams players schedules and statistics for local readers and enthusiasts.
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Florey and Brooks
An Interesting Trip to Niagara Pails Sept
A brief item notes a journey to Niagara described as interesting, with a cost of five dollars via the Lehigh Valley and dated in September.
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Niagara
Lehigh Valley
Thieves Loot New York Street Laundry at Kelly Residence
Thieves entered the T. J. Kelly home at New York Street and Capoice Avenue Tuesday night and stole all the clothing from a laundry pile left inside. Police are investigating the case.
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Green Ridge
T. J. Kelly
New York Street
Capoice Avenue
Licenses Granted to Several Couples by Court Clerk
Marriage licenses were yesterday issued by Clerk of the Courts Daniels to John T. Rimy of 110 Adame Avenue and Grier M. Shelly of 729 Quincy Avenue, Ebeneger Love and Mrs Suron Briggs of Scott, John Biselo and Agnes Hennessey of Carbondale, Reese Davis of 2 Marlow Street and Bertha M. Courtright of Ash Street.
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Daniels
John TH. Rimy
Adame Avenue
Grier M. Shelly
Quincy Avenue
Ebeneger Love
Suron Briggs
Scott
John Biselo
Agnes Hennessey
Carbondale
Reese Davis
Marlow Street
Bertha M. Courtright
Is Ash Street
Scranton Police Team Prepares For Mountain Park Match
The Scranton police unit selected to meet a Wilkes-Barre team in a revolver match at Mountain Park on Saturday includes Lieutenant Willams, Desk Sergeant Reese G. Jones, and Patrolman Taiwry Vil Nouls. They have practiced daily and feel confident of winning.
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Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Westerlas
Willams
Reese G. Jones
Taiwry Vil Nouls
Local Meeting Hints Need for Funds and New Industry
The Sol Hers Retief association will meet this afternoon in the board of trade rooms to discuss securing more funds. A major furniture shipment arrived from the west for Dons Long's Lane, part of a recent purchase by Mr Are thar Long and Mr Mandeville. A libel suit seeking 30000 damages was filed against editor Fo Fitzsimmons of the Brimley News. The next board of trade meeting on September 17 is deemed important as the Manufacturers Committee plans to consider a proposed new industry. A water color study of Dr Sitterly titled Harrishing is on display at Moyer's art store. William Lutz and Kate Lutz seek 1000 from P A Cavanaugh for alleged injuries from a run-down on Washington Ave and London St. Attorneys Warren and Vesture have been engaged to assist City Solicitor McGinken in pavement equity proceedings, with a response due tomorrow. Sunday shop closures arose as two barbers were fined after arrests for serving customers on the Sabbath.
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Sol. Hers’ Retief Association
Board of Trade Rooms
Bord of Trade
Atherton
William Ois
Kate Lutz
Attorne
Lo Wellemoan
P. A. Cavanaugh
Lute
Cavanaugh
Washington Avenue
London Street
Everett Warren
A. O
Aepeal
McGinken
Providerioo Pavement Equity
Chap Pell
W. Bo Christimis
J. Jordan
Howard Roierick
Elty Eelio
Reading of the Bible in the Waverly Public School Case
Judge Edwards upholds the reading of Bible passages at the Waverly borough school opening exercises, ruling it does not violate constitutional rights. The decision addresses school board actions, teacher discretion, and the broader Pennsylvania legal tradition on Christianity’s role in law and public life.
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Edwards
Waverly
Durties
F.C. Hanyon
Waverly School Board
Gunster
Des Fendarte
Jt Ayer
Schoule
Chris
Pel
Jesue
Cavnnot
of Waverly
Commonwealth
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Monon Taylor Hospital
Jam
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Ida Swart
Jill
Millar
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Ebenezer Lee
Susan Kriges
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Grasey Island
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Mill Creek
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Grove Street
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Willi Ree
Dons Long's Lane
Arethar Long
Mr. Mandeville
Scranton House
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Brimley News
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Fenn Avenue
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Kizer
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Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
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