Notable railroad men visit city in casual note
c. W. Ten Broeck, industrial agent of the Lackawanna railroad, was in the city yesterday. H. J. Graham, manager of the Lackawanna fast freight line at Chicago, met with Delaware, Lackawanna and Western officials here. Bert E. H. Messner, longtime prescription clerk at Piehl's Pharmacy on Adams Avenue, accepted a similar post with McGarrah and Thomas on Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ten Broeck
The
Lackawanna Railroad
H. J. Graham
Lackawanna Fast Freight Lne
Chicago
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Bert EH. Messner
Piehel’s Phirmiey
Adams Avenue
McGarrah &Thomas
Lackawanna Avenue
Police Court Roundup Brings Drunkenness Cases
Charles Lamson Nora Sheehan and Liggie Toomey were arrested for drunken street walking and sentenced to thirty, sixty days respectively. William Smith four horseman fined one dollar for drinking and breaking into a bar at 414 Raymond Court, preferring jail time. Mrs Mary Miller arrested for intoxication committed to Jalil for thirty days in default of a $10 fine. noted as an old offender with a history of fines paid by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamson
Nora Sheehan
Liggie Toomey
William Smith
Raymond Court
Mary Miller
Patrolen Boland
Haggerty
Jalil
Necklace Gift to Baby Featured in Local Ad
An advertisement promotes artistic baby portraits at regular prices and offers a dainty gold chain necklace as a gift to the Little one. It notes easy visits from Schriever and mentions nearby routes to the soldiers camp at Olympus, using Throop or Carbondale streets for convenient access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Olyphant
Carbondale
Throop
Haas Case Goes On as Judge Falls Ill
The Haas case against the Scranton Railway was tried before Judge Newcomb while Judge Morrison, a Civil War veteran, was ill at home. Emma Haas testified about injuries from a Mayfield track incident on September 30, 1900, claiming permanent disability. Verdicts were also entered in three civil suits including Benore versus Ollis, Gorman & Co. versus Miller, and Conrad versus Scranton Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McGovern
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Morrison
McKean County
Jermyn
Iist
Emma Haas
Scranton Railway Company
Newcomb
Hane
Mayfield
Valentine R. Haas
BP. Longstreet
J. , Loughney
Louis Oliver
Amanda Snyder
I. H. Burns
HB. D. Carey
Everett Warren
P. O'Malley
John Benore
John Olls
HS. Gorman &Co
J. 8
Miller
Conrad
Scranton Dalry Company
Landowners sue railroads over alleged takings in Moosic Island
Randolph Crippen claims portions of his Island at Moosic are taken by the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad and the Scranton and Northeastern Railroad. The court appointed viewers to assess damages for each railroad. Erie and Wyoming Valley appointees: Fred Fuller, John D. McDonald, Thomas Barrowman, John Christ, Patrick DeLacy, George E. Stevenson, T. Fellows Mason. Northeastern appointees: A. G. Ollmore, Thomas Hundley, G. G. Brooks, John McDermott, Morris, Joseph H. Gunster, Isadore Goodman. Viewers meet October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Crippen
Moosic
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Scranton and Northeastern Railroad Company
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Fred Fuller
John D. McDonald
Thomas Barrowman
John Christ
Patrick DeLacy
George E. Stevenson
T. Fellows Mason
Northeastern Railroad Company
A. G. Ollmore
Thomas Hundley
G. G. Brooks
John McDermott
Morris
Joseph H. Gunster
Isadore Goodman
Attorneys seek exception to admission of confidential letter in Trauger divorce
Attorneys Sverage Balentine asked Judge Edwards to note an exception to admitting a letter from Vera Trauger to her husband after separation as confidential. The request was not raised earlier. Arguments by Mrs. Trauger’s counsel and by Warren and O'Brien for Mr. Trauger were heard. decision expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sverage
Balentine
Vera Trauger
Edwards
Holmes Named Majority Inspector in Fell Township
Thomas M. Holmes was yesterday appointed majority Inspector of the Second district of Fell township to fill the vacancy caused by John Brennan’s removal. Michael Grady was appointed judge in the same district to fill the vacancy caused by Thomas F. Grady’s removal. In the Fourth district of Fell township Martin Mullarky was appointed judge as F. B. O'Dell, the man elected, had left the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Holmes
Fell Township
John Brennan
Michael Grady
Thomas F. Grady
Martin Mullarky
F. B. O'Dell
Gillis Sentenced for Embezzlement at North Scranton Lodge
Roger Gillis, convicted for embezzling lodge funds, receives a 325 dollar fine plus costs. He must return the embezzled money and serve six months in county jail, effective May 8, 102. Delayed sentence allowed Gillis to restitution, which he failed to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Gillis
Lodge of the Sons of St. Cleorge
North
Scranton
Gillis
Moosle Borough Wins Court OK for Ten Mill Tax
Through council president W L Anthony the borough sought a ten mill levy to cover damages from street grading. The court granted the permission and the borough will levy an additional ten mills on its property to pay the damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosle Borough
W. L. Anthony
Borough Council
Bates Still Advancing in September Leaders
Bates remains tied for twenty fifth place with two others as September leaders show no changes. The notice urges entrants to file for the special honor prizes within four days, with entry closing Wednesday.
Court Session Set By Judge Vosburg for Saturday Morning
The administratrix in the estate of Mary Fussold was brought in by the sheriff on an attachment for failing to file an account. She produced the account and paid costs, then was released. Judge Vosburg will hold a session of court on Saturday at 10 a m, the regular monthly return day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fussold
Yesterday's Marriage Licenses
Patrick Conaghan of Mount Mercy wed Margaret Kearney of Rontham Thomas Bun and Mayfield Santo Arouri announce their marriage. Antoni Gordon wed Francishitt Bopanilon and Robert Mesham tied with Mary Ellen Deadle in Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Conaghan
Popmyn
Margaret Kearney
Rontham
Thomas Bun
Leak in Gas Pipe Triggers Suit for $10000
George Oehler sues Scranton Gas and Water Co for $10000 claiming a leaking gas main near 1046 Webster Ave allowed gas to infiltrate his home through a sewer line. He notes a 1900 notice and a delayed repair until 1901, alleging his daughter Phoebe suffered severe burns and lifelong injuries. Attorneys Walker Hill and Charles E. Olver represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oehler
Phoebe Oehler
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Ochler
Phoebe
Webster Avenue
Gas and Water Company
Oehler
Walker & Hill
Charles E. Olver
Standings of Contestants List with Scranton Names
Standings show contestants led by A J Kellerman of Scranton with 786 points followed by Charles Burns Wandling 583 and William T Rodriguez Scranton 480. Other participants include Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst 427 Herbert Thompson Carbondale 420 and 30 more with scores and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
William T
Rodriguez
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Albert Freedman
Wm, Sherwood
Harford
Fred K. Gunster
Green Ridge
Cece Ewes Deo
Maxwell Shepherd
Coarboramie Au Jae Sais
Chas
W. Dorsey
A. Havenstrite
Moscow
L. E. Stanton
Harry Madden
Hendrick Adams
Chin- Chillai
Csee Oell
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Stead
Don C. Capwell
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Fred Kibler
South Scran- Com
William Cooper
Priceburg
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Walter Halletead
A. L. Clark
Green Grove
Lee Culver
Springville
Edna Coleman
Lewis Bates
Grant M. Decker
Hallstead
Mary Yeager
Cee Cs SA
Elmer Williams
Hugh Johnston
Forest Car Gis Warercalealets
Eddie Morris
South Scran Con Veces Se Caseneses
Harry Danvers
Fprovi- Gomca Po
Don
Capwell
Maxwell Sheppard
Wim
Rodrigues
Joseph A. Havenstrite
William H. Sherwood
Charles W. Dorsey
Charles Burn
Administration granted in Healey estate at Dunmore
In the estate of A. J. Healey of Dunmore letters of administration were granted yesterday to M. J. Healey. Andrew Mucako, a Taylor resident, was arrested after invading W. S. Palmer’s orchard and posted bail of 500 with John Kubac as bondsman. William Connolly was allowed to enter a self bond of 100 with own recognizance for assault and battery at the next criminal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Healey
Lnte
Dunmore
M. J. Healey
Andrew Mucako
Taylor
Palmer
John Kubac
William Connolly
Scranton Street paving vote fails to reach needed approval
The common council failed to meet a quorum and adjourned leaving a paving ordinance for Scranton Street unresolved. A previous plan to pave with vitrified brick faced a three quarters requirement, and with no petition from property owners the measure was defeated. A new ordinance will need introduction and a fresh vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Scranton Street
Bus House
Lackawanna
Select Council
Rambles Abroad Lecture At Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Rev Dr Pierce returns from a Europe tour to present a stereoptic lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church next Tuesday. He will show 101 views including coronation portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Wilhelmina, with Venice Campanile imagery. Cards are 25 cents.
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Pierce
London
Edward VII
Europe
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Holland
Belgium
Germany
The
Rhine
Switzerland
Tuily
France
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wilhelmina
Dev. Pierce
Venice
German Evangelical Clergymen Hold Scranton Meeting and Elections
The Scranton German Evangelical ministerial association concluded a session at St. Pauls Church Prospect Avenue. Officers elected for the year include President Rev W Luer Archbald Vice President Rev Dr EB Schmidt Scranton Secretary Rev Jacob Schoettle Scranton and Treasurer Rev Eugene Weisskopf Priceburg. M Bats of Baltimore attended and will preach in Taylor Sunday morning in German and at Chestnut Street Sunday night in English. There are three German churches in the city St Pauls Church Church of Peace South Scranton and the Independent German Presbyterian on Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Church of Peace
Taylor
Chestnut Street
Reward Offered for Arrest and Conviction in 1902 Murder
The undersigned offers a $500 reward for arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered James Winston near Old Grassy Island slope in Olyphant Lackawanna County Pennsylvania on September 25 1902. The notice is from Rose Superintendent Coal Department Delaware and Hudson company. A present for every child patron. Schriever advertises a gold chain necklace for every child seated for pictures and promotes Throop Carridendale Millinery display at Saxe's on Sept 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winston
Old Grassy Island
Olyphant
County of Lackawanna
State of Pennsylvania
Rose
Delaware and Hudson Company
Grand Jury Schedules Night Session to Clear Docket
For the first time, the county grand jury is forced to meet at night to clear cases before a Saturday discharge. District attorney needs next week to prepare for the criminal court term starting a week from Monday. Three weeks of sessions mark a county record, with about forty percent of the 1,200 cases stemming from the strike.
Probate report by Judge Vosburg on several estates
Judge A A Vosburg issued a report as auditing judge in estates including Thomas Brown where the widow’s exemption and one third of 73576 were allowed for distribution the remainder divided among four children. In F P Butterfield estate the fund went to widow and children per intestate law. In Peter Walsh estate about 16000 to be distributed per terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
Thomas Brown
FP. O. Butterfield
Peter Walsh
Bates Advances in Tribune Educational Contest
Lewis Bates moved up to twenty seventh place in the Tribune Educational Contest passing Grant M Decker of Hillstead and tying for twenty fifth with two others. Four days remain in September to score points for the four prizes and leaders are tightly bunched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bates
Tribune
Grant M. Decker
Hillstead
Bates
William T
Rodriguez
Lewie Bates
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Hallstead
Eddie Morris
South Scranton
Harry Danvers
Providence
Three More Bankruptcies Filed In U S Court
Involuntary petition filed by Hartman G Wentsler of Williamaport. Two voluntary petitions filed by Jackson Snyder of Bunbury and Mark Bryder of Augustaville Northumberland county. The Snyders are brothers with assets over $1,700 each and minimal liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hartman G. Wentsler
Williamaport
Jackson Snyder
Bunbury
Mark Bryder
Augustaville
Northumberland County
Snyders
Tribune Ad Illustrations Offer Low Rates
The Tribune advertises effective half tones and fine cuts for cards or ads. It promises prompt work at low rates and invites trial orders to prove quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Tobacco brands listed at O'Hara's sealed tins
A reader notes imported smoking tobacco brands including Latakia Capstan Golden Flake and Virginia Honey Dew available in sealed tins at O Haras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latakia
O'Hara's
Surgeon Dr Lindabury Aids Camp With Women Health Visit
Dr Lindabury surgeon in diseases of women offers consultations at 216 Connell Building with hours 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm. Convenient to the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindabury
Connell Building
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