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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR mentions Wilkes-Barre R Record and Scranton locations near Wyoming Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue in a public notice. Details unclear but indicates a regional posting for the paper or site.
A crowded public meeting at the Melson factory area reveals party results and local appointments. Citizens heard updates on ward representation, committee assignments, and planned civic events at Excelsior Social Club on Wednesday Avenue next week.
A fragmentary note mentions Clark's sloping Meare building and a gilded scene tied to a wine Easter motif. The text is sparse and suggests a local property or decorative theme without clear event details.
John Courtright sues Merry Zehite and constable over a cow straying onto Zehite’s premises causing damages. Jury ordered the cow returned to the plaintiff with nominal damages against the constable for holding and handling fees. The case touches recent stray and fence requirements under new legislation affecting cattle owners.
Rev. Burrell of New York preached on faith at the Firet Presbyterian Church. A very large congregation attended the discourse, described as seldom equalled in its delivery.
Four damage suits were filed in Promhontary Copeland's court. Miss Etta Green seeks 10000 for defamation after a prior larceny charge was dismissed. Mies Green's attorney is Martin & Vidaver, with Nicholeon and Elen Nicholson also named in separate actions. Two suits against Scranton city claim damages for property damage from surface water and for injuries from a fall on Theodore street, including a skull injury.
War related factors push up dressed beef prices by about three quarters of a cent per pound for regional wholesale buyers as big orders and government demand signal higher costs. Consumers are likely to see price increases soon as wholesale shifts filter through.
The Central Luther League of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold its semi annual convention at Zion Lutheran Church in the city on April 1 beginning at 7:00 PM. Papers will be read by delegates from local leagues and officers will be elected for the ensuing year.
William Mooney was arrested in Railroad alley with new cutlery stolen from Gunster & Forsyth. He was arraigned before Mayor Failey and jailed in $500 bail. Detective Moran reported 2.70 coins found on him linked to the estate theft, while other local crime notes follow.
In West Berandon on April 6, Endys the infant daughter of Sir and Mee W. PR. Williams of North Rebecca Avenue. Funeral this afternoon from the residence will be private. interment at Waehbuen street cemetery. In Scranton on April 4, Pauline, the wife of wee, at the residence, Thursday afternoon from the residence at 2 o'clock. interment at the Wilson strat cemetery.
In Bellevue last night a family drinking party ended in a frenzied stabbing. John Evans aged seventeen attacked Hopkins and Williams after a dispute over more beer. Hopkins and Williams sustained serious wounds while Evans was captured and jailed. Doctors treated Hopkins and Williams as investigators questioned the motive and circumstances.
Evans 18 along with Hopking and Williams 24 are accused in a stabbing case. Evans claimed insults to his mother prompted the act, a claim denied by a police interview. The knife used is in custody of Lieutenant Williams. All three are employed in the movies.
Patrick Coggrove and John Tuffey were arrested Monday evening for involvement in three robberies at Ciordon's barber shop near Prospect and Orchard. Cosgrove was committed in default of bail. Tuffey posted bail of 00 with Alderman Millar. Tuffey’s father offered bail. Dr GD Murray moved his practice to 4 Wyoming Ave near the Colliery Engineer building.
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