Grand jury delivers report on county criminal costs and reform
The Wayne County grand jury recommends stripping magistrates of criminal case powers and creating committed magistrates under salary. It notes twelve thousand dollars in costs for trivial cases and calls for a constitutional remedy via a legislative bill drafted by a bar committee. The report cites numerous indictments and ongoing cases including liquor sales, libel, and divorce rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
B. BP
Kingsbury
Edwards
Aldermen
Justice of the Peace
State Bar Association
Scranton
Robert Wilson
Municipal League
James J. Henry
Daniel Colon
Michael McConnor
John Walsh
Joseph Eplitzer
Sarah Crave
Michael Gilboy
Samuel A. Morris
Mary Loputyner
Thomas John
Mary Lukon
Thomas A. Hendrick
Jermyn
P. Ee. Timlin
HM. B. Sweet
Louis Shrocco
Stanley J. Stevens
State Department of Agriculture
Orphans' Court Sets Guardian, Sale Orders and Hearings
At the Orphans' Court session Judge Vosburg presided. Thomas Donough was named guardian of Kate Costello and a private real estate sale was ordered returnable October 4, 1902. Decrees for specific performance and widow's appraisements were issued in several estates. A hearing on the collateral inheritance tax appeal for Frank Belcher was set for October 4, 1902 at 10 a.m. Distributions by accountants were approved in fourteen estates and many accounts were finalized. The next court session is Saturday October 4, 1902 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
A. A. Vosburg
Thomas Donough
Kate Costello
Alanson Hines
Cormegys
Matthew Connolly
G. D. Taylor
Frederick Simon
Catharine Matlin
Thomas Young
Louiseita Price
Cornelius Compton
H. 8. Dawson
Elvira Griffin
Willaam Kornacher
John H. Angle
Sabrina Mathias
Jessie FE. Thompson
Emily Brown
Lawrence P. McNally
Martin Quinn
Margaret Moore
George M. Peck
Jacoh Gummer
Joseph Weber, Sr
William Mosler
Divorce and trespass cases heard in common pleas court
The third week of common pleas court opened with Judge Newcomb hearing divorce testimony Friday in chambers. An application for a new trial was filed Saturday in the divorce of George H. Trauger and Vira Trauger. A jury verdict Saturday awarded Mrs Emma Haas and her husband in a trespass case against the Beranton Railway Co in the suit of H. & Gorman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miller
Busan
F. Payne
Alfred Payne
Della Kelly
James Kelly
John Newell Figainet
Wilhon Decker
Lewie
True Bille
Spencer
O'Brien & Martin
Fred WW. Mmery
Thomas R. Hughes
Common Pleas Court
Spens
Newcomb
George H. Trauger
Vira Trauger
Emma Haas
Beranton Railway Company
H. &, Gorman & Co
Temptations of Jesus Sermon Emphasizes Sympathy With Sinned
Rev Dr James McLeod of First Presbyterian preached on Christ's sympathy for the afflicted. He stressed Jesus as sinless yet tempted, fully human, and able to help those tempted. The sermon urged readiness to resist temptation and faith that Jesus saves and consoles sinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
McLeod
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Wedded in Utah Miss Nettle Moore Marries J R Woodbridge
Miss Nettle Moore daughter of Mrs Elisabeth Moore wed J R Woodbridge of Salt Lake City at her mother's Murray Utah home on September 17 in an Episcopal ceremony. Rev W R Woodbridge officiated with a large reception for about seventy guests and a wedding tour to Denver after which the couple will reside in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Moore
Elisabeth Moore
Hyimen's Alter
J. R. Woodbridge
Salt Lake City
Murray
Utah
Rev
W. R. Woodbridge
Port Henry
N. Y
Miss Pearl Evans
Misa Mamie Cahoon
Cora Leach
Scranton
Sutherland
Colorado
Miss Burton
Walter W. Moore
Scranton connections mark wedding among rare artworks
Interspersed among them were many rare works of art. The bride, formerly Miss Nettle Moore, born in Scranton and living here until nine years ago, draws Scranton interest. Maid of honor Miss Pearl Evans is daughter of Harry Evans, a former Scranton resident, while bridesmaid Miss Corn Leach is a Scranton resident who spent the last two years in the far west visiting relatives.
Green Ridge Baptist church ends tenth anniversary observance
The Green Ridge Baptist church marked its tenth anniversary with rain limited attendance but full houses at both morning and evening services. Pastor Henry Sterling Potter urged members to use their talents for a moral revival, citing Acts and urging action over hesitation. Retrospect and prospect themed sermons highlighted the church’s decade of work and future responsibility. Rev. W B Grow of Carbondale attended and gave benedictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Baptist Church
Warren G. Partridge
Cincinnnati, O
W.G. Ford
Jamestown
N. Y
J. C. Brookins
J. Nelson Garrett
Cordelia Freeman
Tom Gippel
Julia Clapp Allen
Fied
Jesus Christ
W. B. Grow
Carbondale
Abington Association
Washingtons false teeth tied to ivory and human teeth
A 1799 claim notes John Girvenwood crafted George Washingtons false jaws with ivory tusk teeth and bone gums for the tomb at Mt Vernon. The letter cites Jeune Greenwood, son of the dentist, and mentions a similar ivory set presented to Dr. H M Bartlett of New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Jeune Greenwood
Dentlat
Br. G. K. HM
H. B. Bartlett
New Orleans
Bishop Hobin Names Several Clergy Appointments
Rt Rev M J Hobin announced Saturday several priest assignments. Richard D Jordan moves to Towanda. Michael Manley from Busquehanna to assist Rt Rev John B P O Malley at Pittston. P J Kelly shifts to Towanda. J J Hefferon moves from Rallston to St Gabriel Hagleton. M H Corgan from Wilkes Barre to assist Very Rev F P Broderick. Rogers Hoyne and Father Hoyne set to return to Springfield Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hobin
Richard D. Jordan
Towanda
Michael Manley
Busquehanna
Rtev
John BP. O'Malley
Rt. John’s Church
Pittston
P. J. Kelly
Bentley Creek
J. J. Hefferon
Rallston
St. Gabriel's Church
Hagleton
M. H. Corgan
Wilkes, Barre
Very Hey
F. Broderick
Matthew Hoyne
Cathedral
Father Rogers
Springfeld
Mass
Big Stores Millinery Opening Lights Up Pennsylvania
The Big Store announces the millinery opening with exquisite hats crafted to fashion's finest art. Tomorrow morning the curtain rises on the last millinery scene in this section of Pennsylvania, and shoppers are invited to attend.
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Pennsylvania
Today and Its Black Dress Goods Bargains
A newspaper ad lists black dress fabrics and prices in varying widths and weights. Items include 38 inch cashmere serge 19c per yard, 38 inch all wool granite cloth, 42 inch all wool brilliantine, nun's veiling, whipcord and broadcloth options, plus several 54 inch and 50 inch all wool fabrics. Store offerings mention serge cheviot pebble cheviot and rain proof garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Avyardis cc
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Way County
Court House News Notes
Germany
Uni
America
Union
Tryabita Food Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Dickson
Old Green Ridge
New, Lon
Tribune
Haight & Freese Co
Eee Huilding
W. D. Runyon
Atchison
Linthy
Brook T
Ches
Ohio
Snichee - Alton
Bay
Col & Southern
Detroit Southern
Hocking Valley
Niliy Iai
Deseo li
Tex
Comeee Leung
Central
Weiss Wiig Jia Ma
Norfolk & West
Pacific Mail
Trbeesee
Hoberity
People's Gas
Republic Strel
Southern BR. R
Coal & Iron
Vox
Tan Western Union
Sailes
HIS Shires
Chicago
Danny
Seene
Bank Statement Reserve
Ucouko
Neesaene
Kern
Gunster &Forsyth
Washington
Rodinson , Son
Pilsner
Seas
People’s Street
Wis
Cpeeecreee
People's Street Railway
Scranton Trac, Co
HW. & FP
N. Jersey & Pocono Feo Go
L. G. Date
Lucka
Ave
Plour
Button Freeh Creamery
Milite
Kisgge
Oftse
Mreatekn
Flo
Marton Beava
Gyalbad
Big Stores
Priestly’s
Washington Ave
Norfolk, Va
Old Point Comfort
Richmond, Va
Washington, D. C
Old Dominion Line
North River
Beach Street
New York
OLD Dominion Stealiship CO
Bench Street
H. B. Walker
J. J. Brown
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Tackawinnie Dalry Co
Bank Ic
Uy Bonmele
Nk & Trust
Ranton Bayings
Vraders’ National Bank
Beranton Bolt & Nut Co
Beranton Packing Co
Benton Passenger Railway
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wealern
Sigin T
St Extras
J Gunley
Bouwh
Bummill
Carrigg
Pushers
Wihner
A. m
Houser
Moran
Murphy
W. H. Bartholomew
Helpers
Mageveyn
Ta. m
Conant
Becor
Slane le
Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Barre
Aty House
Gowl
Macun, Jr. & Huntington
Baltimore Street
Wilked-Burre
Alao Hlowes
M.T. Keller Lackawanna Carriage Works
Inter Cat
Aldert Ball
Joseph Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Peter Stipp
Desler
Apes Cialty
Washington Avenue
Forayrow Vistrified Brick and Tile Manufacturing Company
M. H. Dale
General Salee
Nay Avg
Henry Belin, JR
The
Wyoming
Dupont’s
Repouno Chemical Company
Cornwell
Seraston
Smith & 505 & W. Mulligan
Eeenee
Wien
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