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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
3
A scrambled report details a monthly meeting schedule across various districts including Wilkes-Barre and Windham with notices of common council sessions, public notices, and special gatherings. It mentions the Raglan meeting and civic topics, plus a court case involving Wilkes-Warries and a desertion warrant. The text references sympathetic society events, conservatory talks, and concert notices amid a broad municipal beat.
An unidentified Hungarian man, described as a mine worker with a dark mustache and shaggy beard, was struck by a southbound train near Taylor Station yesterday afternoon at 2:15 and killed instantly. His hand was nearly severed, his features crushed beyond recognition.
Coroner Tioherta will read entries from a Hungarian memorandum book found with the body of Wilard. The remains lie at Z. Davis undertaking establishment. The coroner ruled an inquest unnecessary if feasible.
The Newman Miaga club and Catholic Historical Society hosted an enjoyable musicale honoring the late Sir Arthur Sullivan. W. M. Reedy reviewed Sullivan’s operatic works and partnership with W S Gilbert, with vocal numbers by Miss Katherine Manguin Mrs 2 W PitGil bon and others. Next Tuesday Miss Marion Bruio of Yonkers will lecture on Rosa Bonheur.
Secretary Atherton reports ongoing discussions between the board of trains and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce in Allegheny to coordinate amendments and secure cooperation. A reply from Scranton and other chambers prompts a committee review and a potential April meeting to align legislation and tax matters.
A city committee reviews a proposal from Prositeng for supplying water at 10 dollars per 1000 gallons with a five year term and renewal option. If accepted, the city would pay about 12 thousand dollars annually, up from eight thousand, with water charges rising seven thousand per year.
The college unveils a combined scholarship contract to cover two courses for 100 dollars. It promises flexible terms and broad access, attracting many buyers, but the offer may be withdrawn soon.
Pianos and organs offered at greatly reduced prices at Guernsey Hall. Verma products described as easy and good and premier in the market. Location listed as 3144 Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
In a lively arraignment Judge and District Attorney clash over whether defendant Maloney may be represented by counsel. Maloney, linked to the Central Pennsylvania Telephone case, is urged to appear in person. decision postponed to morning. Several other small cases proceed or reset as illness suspends McKinney and others.
A triad including Jacob Waals faced assault and battering charges with Mrs. Denrletta Lehmildt accusing. After adjournment, a jury weighed whether Teen Medan who runs a saloon in Mandeled inflicted injuries on Steve Muarkewirs’ sons. Several defendants were acquitted or guilty of related charges, with fines and jail time imposed.
Gertrude Tomasa Vitz accuses George Yonalonis of larceny by bailee after giving him 85 to buy furniture, claiming no delivery. Yonalonis denies the prosecutrix version and asserts she had other intentions. Judge Edwards presides in the case.
Readable fragments report several local cases including Mrs. Stewart Miller and Otto Miller fined for throwing stones at Mrs. Charlotte Komrath, and Augustus Begins found guilty of assault and battery on his wife. A jury cleared John Trichard’s parrot incident, while others faced costs to the county. The scene notes a prosecutor battered, a partially missing ear shown in evidence, and a jury deliberation over a cage presented before adjournment.
Judee Welly orders Samuel Gelliott to enter Wall after a murder charge in Carbondale relating to Edward Herbert. The gunvornt at Saos named Angelo Tol enen Antaie Sealae and Crovamio Pridue as following qualifiers.
Philander Silstiy of North Washington Avenue labeled as petitioner for a beipanaty stat ful we on ihite seateren. The estate administration grants custody to Abts he Al and Sarah Come until Saturday. A warehouse property on Wert Jokkawanni Avenue and Eighth Street with tracks and switching rights is offered along with another parcel on Dix Court near Lackivanna Avenue and Spruce Street. The Hunt & Commell Co. appears as a principal in the sale.
Headquarters for J. W. Citternsey offers an endless variety of tuning and organs. Visit 614-310 Washington Avenue, Byranton, Pa, to examine prices and terms.
Reading from a fragment, the report notes students enrolling to qualify for positions in the city workforce. It highlights young men and women who join programs to improve job prospects and pursue stable employment.
Guernsey Hall advertises a Christmas piano or organ gift with prices and terms. J. W. Guernsey, proprietor, 44 316 Washington avenue Burunton Pa. Ch.
The Scranton Business College markets itself as one of the largest business training schools in America. The Western Panorama features its claim of prominence and scope in American business education.
The Twentieth Century Forward Movement convention closes amid weather disruptions with papers by Rev. Sprague Surdam Griffin and others. Key talks praise education as the handmaiden of the church and emphasize personal interviews as a tool for soul winning in the evangelical program.
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