City Notes and Local Notices
City notes report a jail commitment for drunkenness and family abuse by T Melvin of Fourth St. Invitations for a Bismarck memorial event can be exchanged for reserved seats by presenting them to E Moses on Wyoming Avenue this Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Lewis hosts her first social at the Excelsior Club with the Lawrence Orchestra. Marriage licenses issued involve Schulz Klein and Heffron Kerrigan Romaniello Da Andres Colatta Brugmarska. Funeral of Michael Stanton held at St Peters Cathedral with mass sung by Rev Meeley and burial in Cathedral Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Moses
Wyoming Avenue
Elizabeth Lewis
Excelsior Clu
Lawrence Orchestra
Daniels
Fred J. Schulz
111Ourt Street
Anna M. Kiein
Diamond Avenue
John Heffron
Dickson City
Jennie Kerrigan
Wells Street
Leonardo Romaniello
Maria Antonio da Andres
Dunmore
John Colatta
Mary Brugmarska
Taylor
Michael Stanton
Gordon Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. J. B Meeley
John and
James B Seanton
Joseph Joyer
Joan Moran
Edward Stanton
John Flynn
Multiple charges filed in Alderman Howe court
Tillie Mile of Stone Avenue faced several charges in Alderman Howe's court including entering a house and theft alleged by Magee Quinn of Alderstroet. Halo woman discharged after the judge found evidence insufficient to hold her on the threats and drunkenness accusations. A horse and carriage were stolen in Napali livery by a man using the name Jim Green from Syracuse. Green hired the rig to take a woman from the North End to the central city for dental work, then vanished. He allegedly traveled between towns selling the horse and buggy. a light brown horse with a long tail and a new leather topped carriage were described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Mile
Stone Avenue
Howe
Magee Quinn
Alderstroet
Hauer
Tom
Threata
Driaikchinese
Halo
Atole
Jim Green
Syracuse
Napali
Mr. Green
Beline
Green
Dickson Works
Nensis
Store closure notice for Mrs Mears death
On account of the death of Mrs. Mears our store will be closed Friday and Saturday. Mears and Haven.
Nomination Update From County Democratic Committee
Hon M F Sando will be notified of his nomination for congress by the Democratic county committee in the morning. Mr Nealie will return in ten days and other committee members will be notified. Mr Bunderyesterday said they would call on him this morning at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Sando
Democratic County Committee
Nealie
Tenday
Bander
Griffith Thomas
Greenwood Coal Company
Springer
Archibald
Equity Court W
Ninth Regiment Units to Parade at West Pittston Fair Grounds
Officers of the staff and eight companies of the Ninth regiment met in Wilkes-Barre and accepted Pittston citizens invitation for a Saturday parade. Units A B D BE F WH and others will drill and parade at the West Pittston fair grounds with heavy marching order by 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
West Pittston Fair Grounds
Frank Innes
Ciiisens
War Department
Fair Grounds
West Ridge Coal Case Delays Trial Over Bore Hole Dispute
In the Common Pleas court two new cases opened. the West Ridge coal matter stalls after dispute over a bore hole in the upper Dunmore vein. Judges struggle to resolve tunneling access and ownership while miners face delays. Other cases involve broker licenses and tenancy disputes with juries yet to render verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Renal Estate
West Ridge Coal
Attorneys Cite Reasons for New Trial Request
Attorneys Mulholland and Bonner outlined four grounds for a new trial. They argue the court erred by excluding equitable defense evidence, fraud and duress in contracting, confusion of the judgment, and by not submitting the case to a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Mulholland
Bonner
Fie
Election Contest Hearings Report Minor Invalidations
Voters from the Nineteenth ward second district and the Second ward of Winton appeared before the election contest committee yesterday. The hearing had no unusual features and only a few votes were invalidated. Witnesses listed include Hugh Hrady P. Durkin Martin Bielin Michael Murphy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Hugh Hrady
Durkin
Martin J. Bielin
Michael Murphy
John Barnes
Michael Lawler
John McGrall
Patrick Hynes
William Philbin
Wiliam Kennedy
William Fitzpatrick
John Jennings
A. Wowshner
Charles Mirsch
Michael Carey
John Volt
Edward Connerton
Peter Manley
Thomas Kennnedy
John Smeldopfft
Fred Mirsch
Ceper Huber
P. W. Langan
John Bolton
Panlel Connor
William Finnerty
August Kraft
Richard Brennan
William Brennan
Peter Gaughan
Daniel Keoper
Casver Pahrer
Charlee Parter
Appeals over city assessments cut by Judge Gainster
In two appeals Judge Gunster reduced 1898 assessments for John A. and Joseph A. Mears and W. E. Thayer, citing no improvements and neighborhood valuation. The Mears properties on South Main Avenue saw a $50 drop from 1897 to 1898, while Thayer’s corner lot kept 1897 value. Remaining appeals include the Smith estate, Rey, Luther Peck, and the Fairview Land company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asvessors
Gainster
John A
Joseph A. Mears
W.E. Thayer
Mears
South Main Avenue
IL South Main Avenue
Gunster
Thayer
Oxford Street
Guneter
Ile
E.W. Thayer
James K. Watkins
Mr. Thayer
Smith
Rey
Luther Peck
Fairview Land Company
Real Estate Transfers Shown In Open Court
In open court yesterday Sherif Pryor recorded transfers of real estate from last week’s sale. Properties listed include estates of Nethe and Peter Stuart and other named administratrices and administrators across multiple buyers and lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Pryor
Peculiar State of Affairs Halts Lehigh Trolley Power
The Carbon Electric Hallway cannot run trolley lines due to slack water in the Lehigh River. Lehigh Coal and Navigation ships large coal loads to tidewater by boat, and low water keeps trolley engines from generating power before 10 o'clock each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Electric
Lehigh River
Lehigh Coal and Nav- Ixation Company
Trolley
Coleman Nominated for State Senator at Prohibition Meet
At a Prohibition county committee meeting in the law office of W. W. Lathrope on Wednesday afternoon Le Grand D. Coleman was nominated for state senator. Coleman is a resident of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition County Committee
W. W. Lathrope
le Grand D. Coleman
Coleman
Grand Jury Returns Indictments and Cleared Cawley in Scranton Case
The grand jury returned true bills indicting Edward Morin for murder of Thomas Gilligan in North Scranton and Raffaelo Passura for killing an Italian bandleader in Old Forge. Patrick Cawley was ignored for his alleged role in Anthony Murphy’s death, while many other cases were acted upon or ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cawley
Archbald
Anthony Murphy
Bille
Ewourt
Edward Morin
Thomas Gilligan
North Scranton
Raffaelo Passard
Manater
Old Forge
Simon Dorfman
Pete
Anthony Calklnell
Julia Lethiewirg
Ray J. Lotth
O. F. Gunther
Christopher Ashman
John Ashman
John Waring
Morkan Lewis
Chardes A. Kiesel
Martin MeaAndrew
Ellen McAndrew
Mamie McAndrew
Lotte Smith
Andrew Shelky
Andrew Zoludke
John Ushock
John Petroski
Joseph Pe
Joseph Vierskorkey
Jeter Connors
James Connors
Alford Gritty
Frank Marinato
Nicholas Grogrono
Martin Gunnen
Victoria Polinkey
Dotin Sheen
Howard Moran
Martin Gurrell
Kruffee
Passura
Philip
James Kearney
Charles Lowery
W. V. Fuller
Palas
Nathan Welse
Dewitt
Elard
Pride
Vaineel White
Otto DD
Myers
Hugh Lynott
Willham McNamara
Pri
Steven Kisnek
John Kisnek
Michael Basak
L. D. Myers
Fetioe
Michael Leonard
Jumes Galligher
I. J. Benmons
Harry Conley
Morris Wels
Beenjie
Peter Cachie
William HH
Harris
Danel Transtein
Willim MacKenzie
Janis Finan
Bullee
George Jacobus
Willems
Alexander Phillips
Ils
Thomas Jones
van Storch
Nathin Weles
George Glenwion
James Twies
William Summers
John Benthen
Frank Zelewcki
Henry Huger
Henry Klinkel
K. Kohler
Scranton Adopts Draft Vehicle Ordinance With Rights of Way
A city ordinance regulating vehicles defines ambulances and bicycles and sets right of way for police and hospital vehicles. It requires bells on bicycles, limits speeds, bans sidewalk riding, and imposes fines from two to ten dollars plus possible jail time for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tire and Police
Peley Tiler
Cresewalk
Tilly Street
Nurmance
City of Scranton
Uvolle
Streita
Howse Pnsw
Elty
Court Docket Listing Multiple Prosecutions and Costs
A compiled docket lists numerous cases including cruelty to animals fraud and larceny with defendants such as Michael Carey Joseph Fetzer and Walter Krynickt. Prosecution teams seek costs and penalties across actions like larceny burglary and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny William Regill
W. T. Robinson
Folco
John Metlowkey
Jia Vatroa
Michael Enlteh
Lorenn Owe Nea
Costa
Michinel Carey
Michael Carey
Michael Petrovich
Jean
Uy Conte
Walter Krynickt
Hobaious Vierenchowek
Conte
Jona Neat
George Parkes
Joneph Healey
Willis Reese
Michael Gibbona
CW. Travers
Jessie H. Kemble
Joseph Fetzer
Iros
Smiley
Thomas Ayers
Lelige
Jamesa Connors
Michael Murphy
Conta
Michael Kobucka
Wilzabek Fobotsky
Suean Muck
Treeea Litho
Stieve Urpwook
Mary Graham
Mary Sullivan
John Mretael
Myman Stone
Michael Krot
Council Struggles Over Penalty For Baby Carriage Rule
Text notes the ordinance bans handling baby carriages on the sidewalk but provides no penalty for the offense. Councilmen interpret the clause as excluding some named parties from enforcement and question the legal effect of the absence of a penalty.
Death of Mrs Stanabach at Home for the Friendless
Mrs Sarah J Stanabach longtime inmate of the Home for the Friendless died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral services were held last evening with Rev C M Giffin and Rev Hictns officiating. Remains to be buried in Sparta New Jersey. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Agnows Cure for the Heart claiming quick relief and a testimonial from Thoms Petry of Aylmer Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Stanaback
B Stanaback
C. M. Giffin
Hichard Hictns
Sparta
N. J
Aghon
Thoms Petry
Aylmer, Que
Agnew
Matthews Brom
W. Ot. Clark
Colorful Too Piece Set Offered in Mixed Pieces
A decorative set in pink green yellow and brown features gold edged pieces traced with gold. Buyers may purchase individual pieces rather than the entire set for four dollars and fifty cents.
Mason's Improved Fruit Jars Promote Quality Over Price
Advertisement touts Mason's improved fruit jars as the best jar made offering quality over lower local prices. It claims jars cannot be matched at six dozen for 60 cents, signaling value from a seller.
Our Price Quart 45 Cents Dozen 2 Quarts 64 Dozen
Store ad lists pricing for fruit or produce with quart and dozen deals. Emphasizes low unit costs and bulk options, inviting shoppers to buy multiple quarts and dozens. Contains compact sale terms and pricing shorthand typical of a period newspaper advertisement.
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Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
T. Melvin
Millar
West Pittston
Connolly and
Wallace
IN Common Pleas and Equity Court
B. P. Hufling
Melvina Street
Inca Green Ridge
Henew
Gunater Gaive
Vosburg & Dawson
J. ©. Newcomb
C.F. Jadwin
Robert F. Hurley
Jadwin
Hurley
North Park
Upper Dunmore
Clark
Upper
Archhbald
Delaware and Hudson Company
Hach
Delaware and Hudson
Clark Velu
Addie Hopfer
Howard Phillips
John Ball
John H. Bonner
B. Replogle
David T. Williams
Agnes J
Willam C. Carey
Nineteenth Ward
Myron Kaeeon
Nethe
Peter Stuart
John J. Murphy
Pridget Kearney
Martin Kearney
John Muligan
Mowes Schwarts
John “Zoman
Walter 8. Bevan
George and
Rita Lavis
Madison
Mark Anderton
John E. Phillips
John H. Fellows
Catherine Judge
Gratan 8
Chade
May Wrigley
M. O. Weberer
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association
A. L
John Wase
William P. Williams
Charles BK. Lee
Jonele
William Avetin
F. 8
LeGrand D. Coleman
Moran
Passora
Defrag
John Grooms
Pominick Corcorin
Samuel Rodnay
Henjamin
Bridget Collins
Pirex
Willen NS
Cole
Breeman Lord
Caving J. We
Chirk
Joln Minnugin
Mos
Tony Minnoth
Celia Canfield
Kate Prowl
David Danohie
Pra
Mary Moran
Hiridget McNamarra
Michael Telofeki
Wastie Arett
Fredore Krett
Michael Kreamcratte
Corte
Mire
Stephen Kating
Johanna Andis
Agnes Alurn
A. JoEner
William Jones
Caryum Jones
Ebedward Thunen
Thomas H. Copp
Elizabith Copp
Daley
Amy Copp
Samuel Miller
Paul Waytock
Pires
John Drousdiek
Sonenh Romanevelg
Andrew Zacherger
Payton Taylor
Frank Voloskey
Mary Bharsey
George Hore
George Rushovk
Anastisha Hiock
Magale Cusneaviteh
John Schalkewsih
Thomas Thoppst
Coats
Waren Roska
Anthony Console
Joseph Fotw
Michael Cianmons
Moe
Coat
Alfonso Barbara
Aie Flagullo
Prom
Muartha
Rafetlon Beakid
James Connor, Jr
James Conners
Ak Michael Murphy
J. W. Clark
Jaocob Eliman
Pero
Sulsance
John Langan
Phill Beltite
John Jones
Thomas Beano
Thomias Sitdons
William Hunt
Patrick Lottie
Thomas Farr
Coate
Michael Kees
Joh Hermoskie
Joseph Cuminckle
Anthony Bernetta
Anthony Noavrish
Peter Shumbuskey
Anthony Smith
Anthony Cumminskey
Michael Henneghin
Anthony Varick
J. Abrahams
Wused Kuivskow
Michael Cinew
John Melain
Mia
John Mclain
Fred Mink
Peter Kelly
Michael Huscusko
Michael Bhurmusky
Valentine Moebramusky
John Hebufski
Frank Hromaniz
John Barnabis
Michael Silburm
Martin Timles
Joseph Waonnia
John Onfrey
Bollek
Select Council
Ayer
C. L. Newman
Dug Spur, Va
Stanabach
Our
Cnina
Wyominz Ava
J. W. Guernsey
Musale
The
Guernsey
Scranton, Pa
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avs
Court House Square
Rockaway
Mason
Joanow, Ladwie
Kizer
Loos
Granton Gash
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
UNE
Mercereau & Connell
Nampmeastern
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Mt. Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith