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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1897
Page
8
Early reports note ongoing passenger transfers on the Mulberry street line due to track misalignment, causing crowds to rush between cars. The disruption follows a two block center misplacement and subsequent removal work, drawing attention amid other city events and local appearances.
Wills admitted to probate by Register of Wills Hopkins include Patrick Jordan. Executor Rev. James F. Jordan is directed to pay Mrs. Mary McGovern and her children Lisgie and Paul McGovern 100 each. Remainder of estate bequeathed to four sons Rev. James F. Jordan Thomas J. Jordan P. P. Jordan and John Jordan.
W H White proprietor of the Hotel Terrace was run down on Penn avenue yesterday morning. While cycling he was struck by a horse attached to a light vehicle in front of W P Connell and Bons hardware. He escaped serious injury though knocked under the horse’s feet and was aided by bystanders.
Rev. Levi Bird and Mr. Williams of Dunmore known as Antonio will speak this evening at 608 Linden Street. Bird discusses the Ravages of Intemperance while Williams argues Interest Rates Have Brought Greater Evil Than Intemperance. Admission is free.
In Dunmore on August 16 1807 Mrs Thomas Ford aged years died at Oak street home. Funeral 10 a m Wednesday August 18 1997 Interment St Marys Catholic cemetery Dunmore. In Scranton on August 14 1597 David T Jones aged years died at 410 North i avenue. Funeral services will be announced later.
In Lackawanna County the midsummer court session granted six absolute divorces and ordered alimony in another, while six more filings awaited action. Women far outnumber men seeking dissolution as attorneys file new cases in the prothonotary's office amid a steady stream of separations and desertions, with multiple couples cited for cruel treatment and abandonment. The report also notes the theater program and upcoming performances as a separate item in the same publication.
A fine performance last night as the Corse Payton company drew a packed house at the Academy of Music for the week's first show. Payton proved as engaging as ever, with strength in the ensemble. The play A Perigian Princess showcased the troupe’s talents and the company’s strong support cast.
Judge Edwards denied John Norton custody of his two children Rowe and Matthew Norton aged 1 and years. Norton’s history includes a troubled marriage and unsatisfactory care by his wife’s parents who have had custody since her death. The court remanded the children to the grandparents with fatherly visitation rights and left open the chance of future custody upon demonstrated reform.
George M. Okell was admitted to practice law at the Lackawanna county bar yesterday. A Philadelphia native, he studied law in Scranton, passed the July 21 final exam, and formed the firm Okell & Okell with Hon. Frank T. Okell. He is active in Knights of the Golden Eagle and other fraternal groups. His father J R Okell formerly ran Arbuckle Bros. sugar operations and devised the sugar machine linked to the sugar coffee wars.
City hall offices are being renovated and beautified by department heads. City Solicitor McGinley led by papering and painting his suite, with City Controller Robinson and City Treasurer Boland considering similar action. Funds will come from the Incidentals appropriation allocated to each department. Corridor papering to be standardized.
All members of Electric City Lodge No 913 K of P are called to assemble at Castle hall on Wednesday August 18 at 1 30 p m to participate in the parade. Members are instructed to bring white gloves. Also note an advertisement for Beecham's Pills for sick headache.
It promotes Crystal laundry work with a cheerful slogan. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen’s excursion invites readers to Syracuse and Pleasant Beach on Saturday August 21 with trains from D L W station at 6:20 am. Tickets are $2 via Twining, optician 185 Penn Avenue Harris’ rug store. Hours listed 9 am to 6 pm. Also advertises Bromo Quinine tablets for cold cure with 26 cents, refund if ineffective.
In Minooka, John J. Coyne and M. J. McDonnell were chosen as state delegates for the Third District. The Lackawanna Democrats adopted resolutions praising Jefferson, Jackson, and Bryan and denouncing Republican spending and intraparty critics. Delegates planned future notices by mail and a city venue for meetings.
The Suburban Electric Light Company announces a rate cut to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour starting Sept 1 for incandescent lights within city limits. A 10 to 20 percent discount applies if the bill is paid by the 20th of the month. No changes to car service on routes to Cleveland Fort Wayne and Chicago via D L & W and Nickel Plate roads. Lowest rates.
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