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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1901
Page
3
A garbled city notes column reports on church and civic events, a sale date for a local fundraiser, and scattered mentions of residents and businesses. Health statistics show weekly diphtheria and whooping cough cases, with other minor items about residents and services.
The annual meeting of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church held last evening featured reading reports including Pastor Ulrichs earnest address detailing a year of work and helpful suggestions. Election results named vestrymen W H Storrs Colonel B Ripple W W Lathrope J B Chandler T Lyddon W W McCulloch R E Frear C F Tess and W T Hackett accounting warden Colonel B Ripple parish council delegates W W Lathrope Thomas Liddon James Lawson and W T Hackett alternates James P Chandler Peacock Wi Freart Henry Card u VV W DeWilde and Fred Matoh.
The Master Carpenters Association and Journeymen Carpenters' Association in Scranton announce an agreed settlement. Wages set at minimums, nine hour days, holiday pay, and dispute resolution by joint conference committees. The pact, dated April 1 to April 5, 1901, aims to prevent strikes and ensure steady work.
The April term faced delays as two murder cases and the Coyne perjury case were postponed to the next term. Benedetto Papa and others had cases continued or postponed to await witnesses or defendants. Maloney’s bail was forfeited after he failed to appear. Numerous guilty pleas and ongoing trials marked the docket, with multiple defendants facing liquor and larceny charges.
An advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as non drowsy, non hearing-impairing, and fast-acting. It claims rapid recovery and clear-headedness, offered at 5 cents by druggists. Also mentions Kelly's union crackers.
The eighth annual teachers Institute opened with remarks by President Gibbons and Superintendent Howell. Charles T. Steck of Shamokin gave a lecture on Popular Hero Worship. Attendance reached 358 of 364 teachers, with music by local ensembles and talks on arithmetic economy. The session resumed next morning with further addresses.
Judge T M Edwards heard witnesses in the Ganley versus Kirst injunction dispute over a South Scranton sand pit. He ordered the case be continued to the regular equity term to fully hear the protection issue for Mrs Shinley and her adjoining property. Attorneys J H Burns E W Thayer for Ganley and W S Deh for Kirst represented their clients.
Florence M. Smith sues for divorce against Hero J. Smith citing cruelty and unfaithfulness. Correspondents include Kate Bennet and Mrs. Heeler Coddington. Married December 20, 188? and separated August 4, 1900. Taylor Lewis labeled as lawyers. Elizabeth White of Lackawanna seeks divorce from George White for cruel treatment including a January 1, 18?? assault. They married September 24, 1889 and lived together until February 20, 1900. James E. B. Watkins is White’s attorney.
Court records outline a series of notices and appointments in Lehigh area matters. Names such as William Jarvis, Th 8. Alworth, and A. W Dulty surface in probate and executor disputes. A petition to remove an executor, and a monitor’s order regarding gambling devices, are noted amid estate distributions and auditor appointments.
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