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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones states he will seek the Republican County convention nomination for district attorney. His public notice outlines the campaign launch and intent to secure party backing.
Vacation readers can have their paper mailed to a new address. A Wyoming camp meeting starts tonight and Green Ridge W C T U meets at 4 PM. Richard Beers jailed for fighting. 34 weekly deaths and 7 contagious disease cases reported. Daughters of Pocahontas picnic at Laurel Hill Park with speakers, Ninth Ward Republicans to elect delegates Thursday. Turner societies hold biennial tournament next week. reception for visiting Turners Saturday. Box sales for bicycle races at Driving Park today. tickets at several local outlets. Patent granted for a steam separator improvement aiding dry steam delivery. Panst’s Milwaukee Barn promoted at Lohman’s.
Aé Guernsey Brothers firm buys Weber after placing a bid tied to a prior wager. Officials confirm completion of the transaction with no outstanding conditions.
Yesterday was motion day in court with Judges Archbald Gunster and Ed wards delivering numerous important decisions. The bench addressed Swetland Street Bridge Sunday soda water selling street grading sewers and other matters. The day cleared accumulated business before fall terms.
Judge Archbold set aside the viewers report in the Swetland street bridge case and remanded for new proceedings. The panel Anthony Bauman John Cawley and C F Van Nort had awarded damages totaling 3010 to multiple claimants including Dominic Healey Mary Keegan and Sarah Collins, but the judge faulted the map and scope of the award. The decision cites the fourth exception sustained and references Finch and map irregularities.
Judge Gunster ruled on three cases arising from Sunday soda water sales. Drog0gist Ryan was found guilty and fined or jailed for six days for selling soda water on Sunday. Hengler faced similar charges for unauthorized soda service tied to meals. Moses had prior conviction upheld, excusing him from a fine.
Judge Archbald finds the Fourth sewer district viewers report defective due to missing ordinances and lack of maps or plans. He notes damages cited were prospective rather than actual, argued to hinge on anticipated improvements and possible exemptions for property owners affected by surface floods.
In October 1591 a Dunmere borough street committee, not signed by the burgess, led a gang including policemen to Daniel Powell's Bilkely Street property. They moved a fence, cut cherry trees and shrubs, and altered land, with a sidewalk later installed. Powell sues the borough and the officials individually, a ruling that the individuals may be liable.
Judge Gunster issued a decision dissolving the restraint on Scranton city officials from proceeding with Section A of the Fifth sewer district project. The ruling clears the way for construction to resume, ending a legal challenge to the municipal plan and its timing.
Opinion states plaintiffs must help bear sewer project costs as the single sewer serves the entire district despite claims of nonabutting property. Evidence shows the improvement abuts and benefits all parcels within the district, contrary to the plaintiffs’ assertion that some properties do not abut the line.
Judge Archbald handled several grading cases with opinions. Cases on Bromley avenue North Lincoln avenue and Oxford street were postponed to let the city solicitor amend exceptions to the viewers report and supply proofs. The Fig street case denied the city’s appeal from damages. Rebecca avenue cave proceedings ended at the city’s cost. Tenth and Twelfth street were sent back for more report. Meridian street viewers appointment was revoked.
Judge Archbald reappointed the old miners' certificates examining boards for a three year term starting July 1. The upper district boards include Henry Collins Michael Gilroy and William D Morris. The local board consists of David McMyne George Frey and Miles Gibbons.
Judge Edwards ruled Patrick Kearney sued the wrong company over floods on the flats. The Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railroad built the line encroaching on the river bed, causing the flood, leaving responsibility to them not the Lroad. The ruling affects similar cases by other district residents.
The docket lists license transfers in Taylor and Carbondale, multiple divorce actions including Margaret Nogles and Ellen O Malley, and extended testimony in Morgan case. It shows quash motions, rule to show cause, and various judgments including Brannen and Farrell matters, with hearings set for September 17 and September 10 at 10 o’clock a m.
A compilation of court rulings and legal actions includes show cause rules for divorces and executions, name amendments in cases, claims and garnishments, certiorari reversals, new trials, and trusteeship appointments, with various parties such as Chapman, Nichols, Scranton Traction, and Lackawanna Trust involved.
At last night’s board meeting Controller J Jennings was named Secretary pro tem due to the secretary’s absence. Bids for heating and ventilating No 19 school were sent to the building committee with amounts from B G Carpenter Co Hunt Connell and Swend Wills Co. The board authorized the lowest bidder for a retaining wall at No 25 school. The No 27 structure contract to E G Hughes for 30030 was protested by Wormser who argued the sum exceeded the appropriation. Nota defended the cost using past building comparisons and Wormser voted alone. The mineral under No 27 site was approved for purchase. The Monroe reader was added to textbook list. Cannon and Chase were granted use of the high school site for a Gettysburg cyclorama tent. The adjournment was set for next Monday. A school reopening is noted and a promotional piece for Pinkbury Flour and a local business school ad follow.
Reports from the Cape May bedside say Bishop O Hara remains in a semi conscious state with limited recognition. No request has been made to move him to Scranton to die there. Medical support is arranged at Cape May and doctors from Philadelphia may be consulted. The bishop is under constant care with Rev. Father Reilly and other clerics at his side. The death announcement is anticipated.
A serious charge against Police Officer P. G. Walsh was dropped when his resignation was accepted. A planned 2 pm hearing in the mayoral office was canceled as the case resolved by the resignation.
William Kelly of Malina Ireland sailed to improve his health but did not gain benefit and died after returning home. A biannual Turner society gathering in Philadelphia district is planned with delegates from multiple cities and a parade at Cantril Park. Tickets for the excursion to Farview are offered by local merchants.
A girls glee club with violin guitar and Bee affectiona performs at the Young Women's Christian Association at 2 Washington Avenue. All young women especially those who have never visited the Koons are invited. Ice cream and cake ten cents. Teemer's New Dining Rooms offer lunch and dining rooms described as new and clean. Regular dinner twenty five cents touted as best in the city from Beamer & Sons near Elk building on Franklin Avenue.
North End of Wintergreen Oil Mrs Ellen Leader of Rocker Street Cloverhill died from an overdose of wintergreen oil after misreading a newspaper claim it cured rheumatism. She took seven drachms in twenty four hours despite warnings to use five drops, Dr Thompson tried but arrived too late and coroner Kelly will hold an inquest.
A concert by Professor Haydn Evans and his party was held Saturday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church in England and Wales. Donations and updates cover expenses for W. T. Thomas at Philadelphia hospital with a total of 13 raised so far.
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