Raccoon hunt ends in coroner finding no criminal negligence
Coroner Shrope's investigation into the Harold Johnston death concluded he was not killed by criminal negligence. The inquest found Johnston fell from a tree after being shot by Jacob Force during a raccoon hunt on Oct. 28. Witnesses described the night’s events, autopsy noted 29 wounds, and the verdict attributed death to a broken neck from the fall.
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Fred
Johnston
Flyrold
Be Dred
G. E. Smith
Shrope
George W. Baera
A. B. Groff
Joseph Garrison
Harry A. Thomson
Elmer
Snot
Jacob Force
Ald Jacob Force
Harold Johnston
Bhrope
Towns Hall
Monodsy
Angle
Morrow
Staates
Brother
Force
Dr. Smith
Frank Brauner
Theodore T. Brantes
Washington
Brass Quade
Jacob Fores
Fores
Stanten
Bruanor
Bronace
Dows
Branner
Trae
Steates
Bronner
Toreh
Stoates Sigp
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Women of Method Church Bazaar Nets 330 At Fair
Women of Method Church cleared over 330 at a Thursday and Friday bazaar and dinners in the Methodist chapel. The event featured four booths, varied meals, decoration by volunteers, and a large showing of loyal patrons. proceeds fund church work and community support. A separate box social near Anthony raised additional funds with 145 attendees, netting substantial sums.
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Mathodist
Mathodist Chapel
Ladion
Steamer Co
Mra
Otto Gloltz
Roy Sincair
Ef. C. Dedrick
J. B. Hampton
J. LaRien
Willard Snyder
Handwerghler
Booth
Mica
May F. Randolph
Bles Blanche Davis
Misa Cartle Bpancenberg
Candy Booth
Drs
Amal Allegor
Mass Jenole Bowlby
Tyo
Crenim
F. Won
Millar
Mira
Lonlan Burd
J. C, Yoder
Biowartaville
A, Bott
Drew Beximary Gill Prasod
Paying Off the Election Bills and County Finances
A county board wrestles with whether election officers should receive extra pay for handling both primary and general elections, amid vague new primary law. The board also reviews room rent for elections, pension allocations for an almshouse inmate, and an ongoing inquiry into Justices of the Peace conduct, while noting budget strains and proposed bills. A committee reports progress on misdoings by several justices, and officials plan final action at the next quarterly meeting.
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Board of “Freeholders
Hay
Angle
Freeholders
Kinney
Phillipsburg
Snesox
Warren
Warren County
Cormittee
Mra
Bara Darling
Pansiona
Washington
Justices of the Peace
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Godward A. Lelda
Lelda
Leida
Supreme Court strikes down $500 tax exemption for soldiers and widows
The Supreme Court ruled the 1840s law granting up to $500 tax exemption to active firemen and veterans unconstitutional, affecting Washington and Warren counties. Tippett v McBrath centered on Rockaway Morris County taxes, noting exemptions hinge on personal status, not property use. The decision could raise local tax burdens and prompt back taxes to municipalities.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Warren County
Edward Tippett
Borough of
Rockaway
Justice Gavraos
Szempé Fromen
Afho Ques
Mppett
John O. McBrath
Morris Co
Tippett
Justice Garrison
Ip Bia
National Guard
Voloyana
Thesa Pergona
Ees
In Trance After Bereavement Linked to Ryman Case
Mrs. Anna Ryman, widow of Wm. G. Ryman, was described as in a trance-like state for days following the trial of Eugene Scharrer and George Dikes for her husband’s death. The testimony and bereavement were cited as factors, with counselors’ remarks and the acquittal of the accused sparking visible distress and sleep stupor.
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Mra
Anna Rymon
Eugene Scharrer
George Dikes
Wm. G. Ryman
Thera
Ware
Hirs
Rymon
Angle
Stryker
Morrow
Hft
Rymions
Eimple Country Falls
Rywen
Mra. Rymon
Jacob Smith
Washington
Coon
Agtupor
Ryman
Jane Christine
Jape Christine
West
Whrabington Ayonue
Christine
Henry Curiutine
Balvidere
Twa Horn
O'Clogk
Ray
Wesulog
Train Tunnel Peril Averted After Engine Crew Collapse
An extra locomotive train nearly disaster in a coal gas filled tunnel near Manunkwachunk. Engineer Thomas Wolling and fireman collapsed from gas but conductor John Costello and brakeman Barry saved the passengers by stopping and rerouting the train. Both men survived, receiving medical care in Washington. the incident prompts review of tunnel safety and procedures.
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Manukacbook
Toa
John Cogtello
Manunkwachunk
Thomas Wolling Progstrate
Avemani
Bridgenville
Collings
Barry
Washington
Noe
Dy. C. B. Smith
Scranton
Condastor
Costello
Oxfort
Stroudsburg
Oxford
Port Morris
Lackawanna Com
Paty
Efort
Mawunkachunk Station
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Bicycle collision injures two youths in Easton
A nighttime bicycle crash on Railroad Avenue near Charles Aturman’s boarding bows left Howard Crovelley with facial injuries and Lawrence Geary with minor hurts. Crovelley, 19 or 20, rode without a light and was struck by Geary as he stepped into the road. Both were attended by Dr Williams at Lewly Bigging’s.
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Boeniing
Railroad Avenue
Tooway
Elx O’alook
Charles Atuerman
Howard Crovelley
Bilson Otment
Geary
Wiliams
Young Geary
Sors Anglstanoa
Whitfield Geary
Dam mod construction and near by plant details
The Lopetcong Water Company built a massive concrete dam near Philpaburg to supply the Ingereol-Sorgeepb Drip Crupury plant. It is 1419200 feet wide and 30 feet thick with a capacity of 30,000,000 gallons, connected to the reservoir and plant sixteen miles away, amid reports of disturbed text and a patient in a trance involving a name.
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Fe Law
Lopetcong Watir Commany
Philpaburg
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