Damages for the Death of a Dog Trial Verdict
A jury returns $37 to plaintiff Mr Spencer in a dog death case. The Scranton suit over a sewer assessment for city property ends with a directed verdict for the defendant. The Lackawanna Hardware case involves a dispute over a glassware contract and delivery terms with no breach found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Lackawanna Hardware Company
Newcomb
Conrad
Spencer
Scranton
Phoebe
Samuel Cress
Bromley Avenue
Torrey
C. August Battenberg
Entvy
T. TH. Burne
Charles BE. Olver
Edwards
TN. McCoy Glass Company
Lackawantina Thirdware Company
Charles A. Welles
Philwtiy
Court petition seeks injunction to halt Powderly transfer
The document alleges the transfer of No. 18 to hinder Mr. McCann's creditors and claims the Powderly deed lacks adequate consideration, asking the court to void the deed and restrain Powderly from disposing of the property to any other party.
Delegates Arrive as State Convention Preparations Start
The Philadelphia Christian Endeavor delegation arrives by special train for next week's state conventions. The entertainment committee held a meeting at the Young Men’s Christian Association to plan duties, with multiple committee chairs named. Delegates from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg are among those traveling, and Penn Central trains will deliver the group to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McCrory Acre
Christian Endeavor Entertainment Committee
Aliens
Young Men's Christian Association
Dresent
W. W. Fiaggdis
Chai
Mise Louise Willis
West Side
Pectin
Mix Linehe Willian
Novih Fund
Bod. Pips
Goieen Ridge
Wd. Purkhurat
Chaser
Charles B. Cluibels
Sretth
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Tr J. Ph. Metrory
Christian Ideavour Securities
Ik Party
Pittsburg
George McDonall Wink Mra MebDonald
Altoons
North End
Washbitten Street
Pool hall assault leaves Stanley Doer in critical condition
Stanley Doer lies near Lucerne Street home in a precarious condition after a blow with a billiard cue Sunday night at Patrick Mellowsn’s saloon. Proprieties and arrests followed as authorities probed aggravated assault and conspiracy charges with wagers of damages and bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Doer
Luserne Street
Patrick Mellowsn
Lucerne Street
Deer
Odericaientes
Bundy Wight Daines Davey
Michel Giallag
Tive Ama
Men
Abellowern
Wabeur
Comirt
Personal notes and local arrivals in Scranton region
A series of brief personal items notes movements and visits. Mears went to New York yesterday. Thomas of West Pittston called on Scranton friends. Mire Roth Kiapp returned home after several days at Lickiwinna, CA. Hinds Norman Stewart RB Smith of Montrose were here yesterday. Douglass Pf. Ward remains seriously ill at his father's residence on North Sumner Avenue. James Hawkins left for Athens to attend bushville. M B Duty of Price Street departs for the University of Pennsylvania to study dentistry. Mrs Martin Orley and daughter went home to Hinghwmnton after a two week visit. Registered at the Hotel Jermyn were J D Weston Hallesiale, Ho J Faker Harrishurss BOK Hooker Jr walen Chink L Holcomb Wilkes. Danmark Daniela, long connected with Scranton Truth, begins study of law at Wilbenter Dickinson Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WG. Thomas
West Pittston
Scranton
Mire Roth Kiapp
Lickiwinna
Hinds
Norman Stewart
RB. B. Smith
Montrose
Douglass Pf. Ward
Ward
Sumner Avenue
Depuy Register of Wills
James 1. Hawkins
Athens
Bushvese
Price Street
University of Pent
Avjivanlo
Martin Orley
Hinghwmnton
Race Declared Off In $160 Side Match For Beloved Horses
A match race between Henry Battin's horses and Dr William Huggerty's brown road mare has been declared off after bets were posted with T C Melvin at the St Charles hotel. The planned race between Noy Aug Park bridge and Welrum residence at Minnehore was to be contested, but the event is canceled leaving merits undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Battin
William Huggerty
Pruoprietor
T. C. Melvin
St. Charles Hotel
Noy Aug Park
Welrumn
Mlimhwret
Winton School Boards Clash Ends in Closures
Winton borough faced a partisan fight over school control with two rival boards, the Purrett and McAndrew factions. Disputed election results halted payrolls and prompted teachers to quit, closing all but a few schools as courts consider the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Puldies
Teitehers
Leemie
Ursin
Taylor
CPI
Fletcher
Bach Board
Bres Ness
Phirrett
Deed Nullity Suit Involving Knox Hat Maker
FE M Knox of New York, famed Knox hat maker, sues T V Powderly and M P McCann. He alleges on August 16 1896 McCann deeded his interest in 18 Lackawanna Ave to Powderly. On September 1 McCann assigned all property to R J Murray, inventoried at 3600 dollars. Alt Kees claims that the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Knox
New York
Knox Hat
Jessup & Jessup
T. V. Powderly
M. P. McCann
McCann
Powderly
Lackawanna Avenue
R. J. Murray
Alt. Kees
The Man in the Iron Mask stage adaptation at the Academy
The production at the Academy of Music last night featured Donald Robertson in a dual role as Loula VIV and Gaston with Migs Brandon Doughis steering the ensemble. Miss Douglas as Marke D Os langes impressed in Act Three and refined scenes in Act Four, earning audience admiration despite a smaller crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumps
Academy of Music
Donald Robertson
Migs
Brandon Doughis
Mr Robertson
Loula Viv
France
Gaston
Miss Douglas
Marke D'Oslanges
Amusements at the Academy of Music feature grand stage lineup
Elmer E Vances The Limited Mail adapts shocking realism to stage with thrilling wreck and electrical effects at the Academy of Music. Thursday and Friday showcase Mr and Mrs Grandin praised as American Kendals with a six ty person company and extensive scenery. Also billed are Wannie and a comedy program at Frothingham and a varied slate including White Crooks, Cornelia's Reception and Hogan’s Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Vance
Limited Mail
Academy of Music
Rush
White Crook’ Company
Davie
Marshia Thine
Cornelia
Aimpabee
White Crooks
New York
Valudeville
Monroe Aid Melcote
Agnes Beller
Yale Given
Palmer Accuses Wife of Perjury and False Imprisonment
Carlton G. Palmer had his wife arrested on perjury and false imprisonment charges after a disputed separation with her in Carbondale. The grand jury returned a true bill against Mrs Palmer while clearing Palmer. he then sought to drop proceedings, and a warrant was issued for Miss Katie Bly on perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton G. Palmer
Carlton
Carbondale
Katie Bly
Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Carribondale
Millar
Grand
Shultz Leaves Hospital After Mysterious Shooting
Frank Schultz, head of Ger mini's livery stable, was shot in the breast near the heart and has recovered enough to leave Lackawanna hospital. The incident occurred at night near North Washington Avenue after carriage riding with a young woman from Center Street. The shooter is unknown, and the case remains unsolved with the bullet still in his chest though swollen and unlikely to harm him further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schultz
Germini
Lackawanna Hospital
Schults
Center Street
North
Washington Avenue
Is It a Trifle Heartburn Dyspepsia Cure Ad
A 19th century advertisement claims acid indigestion stems from fermentation in the fowl stomach and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure. It touts ease of digestion, appetite boost, and harmlessness while urging readers to buy from merchants at 80 cents per package. Also mentions McGarroh's Insect Powder and Jordan's stews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Hemlet Co
Mirslaell
Mich
Tleworth
Silverware sale offers large discounts on Rogers pieces
A local dealer advertises heavy markdowns on Rogers silverware and remaining stock. Tea spoons at 99 cents, knives, forks, and tableware slashed from higher prices. hat of all that's left, butterdishes, cracker jars, pickle castors, and berry dishes priced to clear. Yellow tag items mark the best bargains today.
Lamps as ornaments in handsome parlor décor
A sales pitch extols Princess, Piano, and Banquet Lamps as elegant parlor ornaments shining with delicately tinted shades. The piece promises Royal Sevres and Dresden wares in rich finishes, urging readers to attend the event and remember the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Sevres
Royal Bonn
Dresden
Delft
France
Malt Jily Suits Out Boys In Strong Durable Styles
Bring your boy for a fitting at Malt Jily as we offer sturdy affordable boys suits in stylish designs. Our selection emphasizes durability and a sharp look for every occasion.
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Harry M. Spencer
Dunmore
Maggie Hecelle
J. Mo Atherton
Philidel
Parey M. Shetoor
Wtef
Albert Commach
al- Joney OO
Neweuml
Mir
Spreved
George Li “Taylor Mi
Uenrad
Killa Ley Morenziel Tevale
Comead
Spencers
Mr. Conrad
Rye
Mr. Spencer
Assumpsit
C. E
Ring OF
Norton’s
Lackawanna
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune
Mears
Jermyn
J. DL Weston
Hallesiale
Ho J. Faker
Hiarrishurss Bok
Hooker, Jr
Walen Chink
L. 2
Holcomb
Wilkes.urne
Charles I
Daniela
Scranton Truth
Jouvea
Wilbenter
Dickinson Law School
Battin
Haggerty
Jordan
Saugage Ec
Knox
Man IN the Iron Mask
Frothingham
Evern
Elwermlinge
Iitenne
Seaniaiven
Voedederd
Todd Bell
Cillmore
Leonard
Academy of Mule
Hogan's Alley
New York Sunday World
Gilmore
Roof
Quientz
Yellow Kid
Funny Comerdians
Shirley Sisters
Gardner Bros. Trico
Missee Rice
Halvers
Gladys Hayden
Joseph Conlon
Thomas Clark
Harry Fairbanks
George Kaine
Fred Ward
Cliff Meech
Davidow Bros
Wis Detter Malt
Shultz
Tleod
McGarroh
of Rogers
Rogers
Pickle Castors
China Hall, Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Thiele
Herr Kopff
Welsbach
GAS Appliance CO
MT. Pleasant
Ofice
Commonwealth Building
WM. T. Smith
Onyx
A. E. Rogers
San A
Humphrey Bradley
Adams Avenue
Upp
Court Howse
Jily
Pie Sr
Lackawatina Avenue
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