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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
8
A meeting of the police committee will be held at Chey Hall tonight to consider the case of patrolman John Hawka. City officials schedule the review to discuss disciplinary or supervisory actions.
A dense report from the South Side trial scenes outlines multiple liquor license disputes and liquor law violations. Anton Waetner Frederick Hardnery John Jeviorski and others face verdicts or adjourned cases as Judge Olmstead presides. A Fulton of perjury and a capital case involving Mrs Palmer Hoe gan are noted along with various witnesses and defense arguments.
Willam J. Tracey an attorney with offices in the Board of True Instine was arrested on an embezzlement warrant for about 300 dollars. The charge stems from taking money for a stock certificate while working for Mutual Guarantee and others. he was granted time to settle with the company but failed. Tracey, a longtime lawyer and former quartermaster of the Thirteenth regiment, escaped custody but was later arrested in the Board of Trade building and faces commitment to county jail if bail fails.
The semi annual meeting of the Associated Boards of Health will be held this afternoon and evening in the Board of Health room at City Hall. Papers by Dr J C Price of Dalton Professor A H Welles of the high school Dr t Webbe Tor William J Allen Dr W A Paine and Dr Bateson will be read. The public is invited and papers are expected to be of great interest.
The Carpenters Union No 08 will hold a banquet on Wednesday evening May 4 in the hall over the Economy Furniture Ltd on Wreaming Avenue. The event dedicates a bath headquarters for Beranton and vicinity carpenters. All members are invited and asked to bring their lady friends.
Public auction announced by Pavidew Brom pawn workers and jewelers at 27 Lavkowanna Avenue. High bargains expected with diamonds and looted items described. sale to highest bidder after twijf. Interested parties urged to attend loop on and Trof pom dates to be confirmed.
An ejectment filing was issued by executors of the estate against the Ponta Glass Pipe and Conduit Company to recover portion of ground in Throop. The action concerns ownership and possession of the plot and details are limited in the readable portion.
Local ad note lists Diamonds at Ayellon available at Davidow Bros located at 27 Lackawanna Avenue with emphasis on immediate stock display.
The notice invites all to an auction at 337 Lackawatina avenue hosted by Beldileman the Bookman and Crockett who promote sparking meow ro manes. The event is advertised by The Standard Heaver.
The will of the late William T. Smith was probated in Scranton yesterday before Judge Koch. It largely distributes the estate to his widow and numerous relatives, with specific bequests to religious and charitable institutions, and appoints executors and guardians with broad powers.
The will of William T. Smith, written on two sheets, is dated March 23, 1800, with witnesses present including Charles M. Wyn, and Charles Th. Gent, confirming a testator and declaring his last wishes.
The Berunten reporter files a wary update from a frontline area. The report mentions wartime conditions, observing daily fears and cautious movements near a contested hotel and outposts. It notes local residents and soldiers adapting to limited supplies and disrupted services.
Dr MM Senderling, renowned dentist, has moved to 27 Lackawanna Avenue and offers a suite of items for sale at auction. The sale features diamonds watches jewelry and other valuables with many unredeemed pledges, urging attention from buyers and friends alike.
Local auction listing for Visit Bock Auction at 427 Spruce Street. Trading hours listed as every afternoon and evening. Note shows unclear phrasing Fow diye: only.
Local notice invites bidders to attend an auction at 227 Lackawanna Avenue offering items at bidders own prices. Daviduw Mrow listed as contact for details.
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