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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary data shows highest temperature and lowest humidity noted with unclear text. Mentions rainfall or precipitation for 9 hours ending at 8 p m with trace amounts. author notes possible station identifiers and missing values.
Mra T J Megargie of 610 Washington Avenue visits Cartondale with Assistant United States District Attorney My ers of Pittsburg in the city on a listings trip. Mise Moran of Pleasant Mount stays with sister Mra Kelly of Scranton Street. Miss Helen McDermott of West Pittston returns home after a two week visit with Beranton relatives. Fritz J Frank, western advertising manager for a Colliery Engineer publication, spends a few days in Pine Vita.
Two unknown men described as hobos were arrested by Sgt. Ridgway after milk bottles disappeared from several Green Ridge homes. The suspects, who asked for food, were placed in custody at central police station and will face a morning hearing.
Nellie Mrink of North Levan ton was arraigned before Alderman Millar on charges of non support and neglect of her three children. The children, two girls aged nine and seven and a five year old boy, were present and later placed in the Home for the Friendless. Mrs. Mrink claimed desertion by her husband last year left her unable to work.
Go to J. W. Guensey's store in Scranton for bargain piano or organ deals. Guernsey Hall at 414 316 Washington Avenue is highlighted as the place to visit for attractive prices on select instruments.
The Florence Crittenden Home at 712 Harrison Avenue lists donations for November from numerous residents and groups. Items include food, textiles, vegetables, dairy products, and miscellaneous supplies, with many donors named along with their contributions.
S L Gallen the clothier of 225 and 227 Lackawanna avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a Pittsburgh court. Liabilities are listed at 70 003 with assets at 11 800. A receiver may be appointed while a trustee is elected, to resume business or liquidate stock.
Joseph Cerra of Carbondale was committed to county jail by Alderman Morrison on abducting a sixteen year old girl from her Carbondale home. The couple had eloped about three weeks earlier and were found living in Binghamton after a decoy letter lured the girl's parents into a trap. Cerra was held after a hearing with bond forfeited following his arrest in Carribondite.
Attorney J W Carpenter Marvin P Carter and Pulaski Carter seek a receiver for Anglo American Savings and Loan association of New York stockholders claim directors have ruined the institution for personal gain The court issued a day to day restraining order preventing further payments The Carters act for several stockholders including many from Scranton
An obituary item reports the death of Madden aged about 60 after illness at Newark Show Store. Born December 170, he married Katie Le Clark in November 18, and was father to Paul. A respected worker and member of multiple lodges, funeral plans incomplete. Also noted is the death of Mrs Miles J. Cawley at 1205 Midge How after seven weeks illness at age 65, with funeral at St Polec Cathedral tomorrow.
In a tense meeting, ten councilmen resign their seats amid bribery indictments. A special election is set for December 18 to fill vacancies, while jockeying for the chairmanship delays the Common Council session and resignment votes proceed in orderly fashion.
We have completed arrangements for direct shipments of Florida oranges. Fine fruit is offered this week at 35 cents per dozen and 3.75 dollars per box.
The Erie Company takes over the Butler Mine holdings in Elders Township with Chapman Tatler and Peruwood openings and several hundred yards of vein elsewhere. The sale consolidates operations across the region, with future production focused on the Blaine line rail corridor and dissolution of shell operations by nearby companies. Resident manager Bennett of Munton guided thirteen years of central mining activity.
A Johannesburg sale lists three draft horses in single file and two sets double harness, two heavy and one light delivery wagons, lumber wagon, bob sleds, buggy pole, multiple desks and office furniture, clocks, a Smith-Premier typewriter, sewing/typing machine, file case, catalogue cabinet, hot water heater, scales, showcases, cash register, pipe-cutting machines, engines, store track length, gas fixtures and plumbers goods, all offered at a bargain. The auction is conducted by The Hunt & Connell Co.
J W Guernsey announces a large and beautiful stock of pianos and organs for the holiday trade at Guernsey Hall building Scranton Pa. Prices and terms available by calling in Washington avenue location. Proprietor J W Guernsey invites inquiries.
The Kennedy decision triggers renewed discussion on classifying school districts and state control. Scranton faces options from maintaining current acts to reverting to 1854 provisions with a 126 member central board. Allegheny’s model shows high millage taxes and centralized oversight, while Scranton weighs dissolving or preserving existing district structures amid tax and governance implications.
Miss Nellie Wilson accuses Moss Battle of attempting to commit a crime against her in West Laelia avenue. Battle denies the charges claiming the accusation is false and a hearing is set for this afternoon.
On the occasion of the District of Columbia government centennial celebration in Washington DC special excursion tickets will be sold at one way fare for the round trip on any regular train December to February with return allowed until February inclusive.
Fragmentary listing shows a nocturnal event on Alder Street with a mention of ten cent items and an achiesion term. The readable text suggests a local sale or gimmick involving small prices and a mysterious description.
An obituary note records the death of a young man from Kloten Dakanny area at age 20. The fragment cites a loss due to an unspecified coebay incident with limited readable details.
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