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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
7
An old advertisement asserts deafness can be cured by local applications and a “constitutional remedy.” It claims a “DCH WOM” pill and cautions the ear tube can be restored, urging readers to send for details and promising a free offer. A sales pitch ends with Hall’s Family Pills as the best remedy.
Members of the Beranton Liederkranstage prepare a fundraising event on December 19 at the Excelsior club house on Washington avenue to aid the ladies society of the Madison avenue temple.
Chores Attard of 4 Oxford Street, an employee at the Aliie Chatmere company Penn Avenue plant, suffered a severe laceration severing three fingers of his right hand while at work yesterday. He was rushed to Lackwwannin hospital for treatment.
A planned Thursday concert at the Adam Avenue chapel near New York Street was postponed due to disorder involving the choir leader Att. WU Geniore, causing the chief of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church to cancel the event.
Fragmentary text reports a magistrate hearing alleging theft involving a person named Evie at a Pontovenue address. The record mentions property details and a borrowing dispute, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR.
The First Presbyterian church and its congregation are urged to note tonight's prayer and praise service will be held at the old church building. The Young Men's Christian association has been replaced by a new event linked to the service.
A bill by Mr. Cannon proposes $40,000 to cover expenses of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission appointed by the president. The measure funds payment to the seven members, staff, and two assistant recorders, with a disbursing agent named to handle vouchers and approval. The draft follows a request from the commission via Leonhard Wright.
John Blackwooth, formerly city editor of The Wrili ne, hired by David Behisen as press representative for Mrs. Leslie Carter, with a farewell dinner given to Mr Hickwood last Saturday in Washington. Letters of regard from Rapley and B. M. Chase Whe accompanied attendance. Guests listed include F. Adward Oy Cohinavos Wiki Davwer Jolie A. Dahil Metis William blow Pillinder CC. Johnson Willim J. Kerngood Kin J. Lai Mette Isernty Te. Luehei WI OT. Powell Thar Ne Prive To Sehrader Morris oS Sellesiinger Neel Steindered TP. OM. Pbedlia.
Mrs Annie Roberts of 417 South Wroning Avenue faced a charge of adultery after alleged discovery of her husband selling household effects to Mig.Mianvawsity for 40 dollars and a tale of a woman identified as Minowsky involved. Magistrate Miller East High conducted the hearing and did not prove the charge.
The Tribune notes letters of interest will appear for publication with the writer’s name, while the paper does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
A church committee issues a formal resolution defending Rev. V. Davies against malicious attacks. It condemns attempts to expose alleged wrongdoing and asserts Davies’s proven Christian character and conduct. Signed by Lewis, moderator, and Davies, church clerk.
Court actions continue as Wade M Finn sues W Scranton for libel, with the prosection and defense negotiating terms. Ackerson Smythe case sees a bill of particulars requested, delayed by illness, to be supplied by Friday for trial next week.
Jury returns not guilty for John Livingston George Ryan and Charles White on Monday assault charges. Kilgallon found guilty of assault on his aunt and fined, plus ten days in county jail. Stanley Mitchell convicted of theft of six dollars from Gealezes at Union Hotel. Sullivan facing trial for breaking into Cummings Brothers store. case rests as court adjourns.
An 18th century health column touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. It credits three years of testing, notes universal claims of relief, and states the price as 50 cents per package. It warns the remedy cures only stomach issues not rheumatism or pneumonia.
Whim Lisk charged with selling Hqyvor without a license at the Exchange hotel in Dunmore on April 12. The defense denied the charge. The jury returned a not guilty verdict and ordered the defendant to pay costs after a two hour deliberation. Paul Wargo faced larceny and receiving charges from Constable M J Gaughan of Olyphant. Wargo, who rented from George Spitzer, left after his rent wasn’t paid and his goods were levied. court adjourned before all Commonwealth evidence was heard.
In Orphans Court Judge A A Woshure ruled yesterday on the estate of W W Smith. Executors sought leave to mortgage decedent realty to pay debts, with concern over an omitted judgment lien. The court allowed $1200 to be borrowed and distributed, holding the judgement should participate in fund distribution despite not appearing on the debt schedule. The decision clarifies priority of liens on mortgaged land in estate settlements.
Court house notes report probate admission for William Th Willis of Blakely with letters of administration granted to Reese and Martin Mogas. Judge A A Woehure to hear motions in the law library room tomorrow at 10 o'clock. A will contest involving A J Merrill is set for Friday at 10 am. Judge Wheaton issued an opinion discharging a rule for a new trial in Rochester Chemical vs W I Coon. A new damage suit arising from spring flooding on South Washington avenue flats is filed by A A Chase for Kate Caffrey and other minor heirs of John Caffrey. defendants include Beranton Steel and Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railroad.
Classified appeal urging readers to place want ads in The Tribune Want Columns with payment details. Emphasizes exposure and quick responses for listings of services goods or jobs through the newspaper’s classifieds section.
Robert Wilson, agent for the Municipal League, explains why Maloney and Thomas cases are not pressed further. He says bribe-givers must be reached and notes Maloney’s punishment exceeded the law, while the league continues anti corruption work to lift the city and county to a higher level.
November permits tally marks show a drop since I L Brown took office. list includes numerous alterations, dwellings, stores, and related construction on West Market, Belmont, North Main, and nearby streets with names like Michael Devine, Mrs Marys Reilly, John Shields, A B Rudy, and many others. The report blames Brown on the downturn while detailing project types and locations across Ames, Belmont, and adjacent avenues.
Unclaimed letters from Jotters Jonnie to Pat Kearney listed with recipients including Mrs Nessie Trosk Hutesou Mr Kkimma Bird Wilson Benton and others. The notice cites a December 4 date and references the International Mercantile Agency as part of the distribution.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous personal names including Miller, Murugan, Reynolds, Roach, Slackhouss, Sullivan, Warner, and others, with scattered place references such as Scranton, West Scranton, and Valley Coal Co. The readable content resembles a roster or directory snippet without a coherent news event or narrative.
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