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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
Theaters and civic groups reveal meetings, officer elections, and upcoming events across the city. Reports cover the Theatre Proomdhess gathering, pay days for a Delaware company, arrests for brass thieves, amusement from hunting antics, and notices on new offices and a symphony orchestra opening.
A scattered nighttime report lists several legal actions including Alderman Millett ordering custody and a man named Kopel in detention on charges of robbery. It also details numerous charitable donations to St Patrick's orphanage and the Mier Crittenton Home, with names and items donated, from turkey to clothing and food.
A women's group at Linden Street Temple hosted a doll show and tombola at the Excelsior Club last night. Performers included Mrs. Samter, Miss Kawneer, Miss Helen Wornsen, and Miss Rose Gillends in a pantomime themed program with a grand doll finale. Proceeds benefited the Wildine fund.
Edith Pond, found guilty of robbery, was sentenced by Judge David Cameron to three years in the Eastern Penitentiary and a $100 fine. She cried out and fell, struck her head, and was carried to the jail infirmary. Additional notes describe related cases and local courtroom incidents.
In Scranton a jury in Michael Gallagher’s liquor license case failed to reach a verdict by adjournment time as Judge Archbald refused to discharge them. The panel later sought release but was kept, with emphasis on reconciling differences. Separate items report the Mary These killing linked to Bevelacque, a tree-destruction case at Martin Delekmiller, a seduction charge against Geom Sut fey, and riot trials where several defendants faced charges amid a wedding interruption by constable Gilby.
Yesterday's proceedings centered on charges of receiving stolen goods and buying junk from miners in a case tied to a foundry burglary. The jury found Almaante Porter not guilty, while Alonzo Porter faced no decisive link to the transaction, and the public interest centered on new junk dealer laws debated by lawmakers.
The trial details a scheme where thieves, aided by junk dealers, sought a legal way to reach dealers. Attorney Scerage defends the Porters arguing unconstitutionality and plans an appeal to the supreme court if convicted. Judge Edwards issues a verdict as jury returns a guilty finding.
William Burke and Andrew Newton pleaded guilty to stealing three chickens and await sentencing. John Mulligan pleaded guilty to felonious wounding and was fined ten dollars and three months in jail. John Wilhelm was found not guilty of breaking a fence at Max Kenner’s Lincoln avenue home. A verdict of not guilty was returned for Hugh Price of Carbondale in a charge of selling elears without a license. The Commonwealth could not proceed on OL Case. A jury paused adjournment to consider Alice Moraki and Tenae Warmski over carriage smashing and horse abuse rented from JL F. Connelly of North Scranton.
John Geigel filed for divorce from Mizabeth Geigel alleging they wed on July 1, 180X and that she deserted him on November 1, 1808 and has persisted in desertion. Margaret Drecher seeks divorce from John Drecher alleging cruelty and desertion on March 8, 1806.
Mrs. Lucy Finch of Peekville led a petition with Prothonotary Copeland yesterday to commit her fourteen year old son Karl Mineh to the House of Refuge. His father is dead and she says the boy will neither attend school nor work. Judge Kelly set Saturday morning for a hearing.
Headquarters for J. W. Guernsey's beautiful music warerooms invites customers to inspect a vast selection of pianos and organs. Located at 84-316 Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa. Prices described as low with reasonable terms.
Rev Id Lansing leads a gathering tonight in Green Ridge Presbyterian chapel under the King's Daughters sponsorship. The event aims to engage community members in a faith based program with temple style worship and fellowship.
Great offer of the season with handsome garments offered at after holiday prices. Purchase now while the selection is complete and the stock remains largest ever shown in the city.
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