Fire destroys DeMellier home with mother and child saved
A fire swept the De Mellier dwelling near Port Golden after a morning explosion-like blaze from a chimney. Mrs De Mellier, with her baby, reentered smoke-filled rooms to rescue the child before the roof collapsed. The family’s $103 cash was lost in the flames, and the home, built of wood with brick portions, was ruined despite nearby neighbors’ efforts. The family planned to rebuild with insurance adjustment pending.
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Non-Suited Case Sparks July 4 Legal Battle in Town
The Johnston-Caz-Tannan drag rack drama unfolded Thursday afternoon before a large attentive audience. Former Mayor Henry Johnston summoned Harry M. Cox and Marcus Jensen on July 6 for quitan proceedings. Cox faced firecracker sale charges under a blue law while Jensen challenged jurisdiction and service on a holiday. Judge Ross granted non suit for Cox after debate, and Jensen’s case moved to July 26 for trial. A popular fund was raised to cover legal costs.
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Harry M. Cox
Marcus Jonsen
Quitan
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Wim. A. Stryker
Jeffery
Justles Ross
Jeffersy
Cammno
Jensen
Stryker
Johnston
Wrecks and Crashes Shake Boonton on Lackawanna Line
A major derailment near Boonton on the Lackawanna main line disrupted traffic for hours. Engineer Georg Voorhees survived a near miss. Conductor Newman led the coal train back while Emmone escaped with minor injuries. Passengers endured a tense, smoky wait as repairs cleared the tracks. Several other incidents in the Pocono region include a fatal early-morning collision near Gouldaboro and a near-derailment at Gladstone with no injuries. Contractors and steel workers also faced a mounting strike affecting regional industry.
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Arthur D. Howa
Stroudsburg
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Phlips
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Emory Neat
Scranton
Neubaiury
Taylor
Howe
Mortis ¢ & Bosex
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Nearly Killed by a Pooch Bog
A pet dog attacking a visiting Mary Bambrick nearly killed the two year old girl and then the elderly grandmother before being hunted. The dog, a one year old mongrel, Bit the child on scalp ear cheek and eye, prompting stitches. The animal was killed next day. doctor says rabies possible but unproven. The Bambrick family had just arrived from Paterson to visit relatives near the Lackawanna railroad.
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Lackawanna
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Rovar
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Dolton's Bankruptcy Petition Shocks Trenton Firm Founder
Edward B. Dolton ex member of Wm. Dolton & Co of Trenton has fled a petition in the U S District Court seeking bankruptcy relief. Creditors claim liabilities reach about 17000 with assets around 10000 and he owes the estate of his late father Was. Dalton about 19000. The case ties to prior financial troubles and a longtime granary connection.
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Wm. Dolton & Co
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Special Reduction Sale of Refrigerators In Atlanta Area
Special sale notice for refrigerators with reduced prices in the Atlanta area. Listings include items at 4.98 and 8.99 with varying values, freight paid on orders, and customer details. Names and locations appear in disjointed fragments.
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SAD CASE AT PHILLIPSBURG DEATH OF ELLA RAPOLL
In Phillipsburg a deadly poisoning case ends with an inquest. Ella Rupoll, 11, died after ingesting oil of tansy. Physicians report a large amount in her stomach but no other injuries. Jury rules death caused by the drug furnished by unknown parties. A local mill clerk, Willis B. Bixler, was present but denies knowledge. no full investigation planned. An excitable runaway incident on East Washington Ave involves Elmer Wyckoff’s horse breaking its tack, injuring a boy, and slipping into a storefront area near G W Bear’s store. Bribery allegations surface at the Phillipsburg town council over saloon license transfers following a council vote flip. A three-member committee will investigate.
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Phillipsburg
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Rofarrec Baer
Rongly
Midnight Row Ends In Wounding of Local Woman
On Cornish street Tuesday night a dispute left Levi Richardson accused by his wife of striking her. The injured woman lay in a coma at first, later able to talk, but she refused to recount the incident. Justice Lindaberry saw no arrest warranted without a clear statement. The case remains unresolved amid community unease.
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