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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
9
Highlights include Florence Mission donation day next Friday. Reports on William Shellman recovering from burns at Matthews' feed mill. Madden funeral details for labe BOF Madden. Doings in Ward Fourteen for council vacancy. Local larceny case, hospital endowment pledge, and Woman's Relief election results noted.
Police warned after a missing boy from Arthur Thatcher’s home on 32 Spruce Street, wearing a white wall and knee troneers when last seen. Miners suffered injuries from falls at Dolge mine and Lackawanna hospital reported fractures while I WI tracing pay notices.
Chief Zizelmann and Assistant Chief Miller conducted a thorough review of three recent fires at Martin McLean’s Rock Avenue home. They found stripped plaster around baseboards and beds reportedly removed before the final blaze, with McLean urging silence. The chief suspects incendiary origin and notes McLean held $1,200 in insured coverage.
Mrs Burnock of 24 Fourth Street found her two year old Joseph enveloped in flames after lighting a match. The clothing burned the child badly and he was placed under medical care by Dr Walker who reported a critical condition with little hope for recovery.
The Niagara Malle Gazette quotes Mr. Geo Westinghouse praising water power as key to rapid industrial growth. He predicts many factories will cluster nearby, transforming the locality into a major distributing center and likens future growth to Niagara Falls expansion. BK WH Wasta brook 110 Spruce St Scranton Pa.
Fresh creamery butter available at Clauresen's Nav Ib in 5 lb boxes. Genuine butter not sold by Jess. read sale details and pricing at the shop.
Headquarters offering an endless variety of plan os and organs at low prices with reasonable terms. Call to examine at 314 316 Washington avenue Scranton Pa.
The Griffin Art Co advertises value for money with prompt delivery. It highlights the platinette as their greatest success and notes Mr Griffin provides personal attention to sitters.
Judge Archbald discharged a nine to three deadlocked jury in the case of Michael Gallagher who faced selling Hauer without a license. Gallagher, resident of North Scranton, had been tried Wednesday and the jurors twice sought discharge before the judge released them.
A cross case of perjury in Judge Archibald's court centers on Ten. Joseph Simon and Najib Ktulee of the Catholic Congregation of Syrians. The dispute involves a supposed marriage between Mary Simon Etulee and Najib, with Father Simon and Father Volka testifying its performance. Witnesses claim no ceremony occurred, while others say it did. Additional notes cover larceny pleas by Ulysses Myers and two others and a postponed Scranton mayor and councilmen road case.
Two congregants from the Lithuanian Church of North Malhavenire are connected to a prosecutor case. The brief note identifies their affiliation and ongoing legal matter without detailing charges or outcomes.
The Porter Jury returned verdicts at the opening of court with Alamanszo Porter cleared of the related transactions while Alonzo Porter was found guilty of receiving stolen goods and buying from minors and not guilty on failing to keep track of junk purchases. John Woelkers faced a liquor sale without license charge and was found guilty after defense witnesses testified to good character. George Spite was indicted for a public nuisance but a civil remedy was indicated. verdict not guilty was recorded. Clum Reynolds and Rivenburg, convicted Thursday of larceny and receiving, were called for sentence with fines set at 21 dollars plus costs for Clum and 10 dollars plus costs for the others.
A series of trials ends with not guilty verdicts for Belle Hamilton on perjury and Mrs. Fritz on burglary. Others, including Mrs. Willis on unlawful relations and Koebler on false pretenses, receive not guilty verdicts or await juries. Costs fall to the county in several cases. several trials adjourned or pending.
Attorney Louis Grammer filed his report on two disputed Fell township elections. For Justice of the Peace votes 947 cast with 188 Glynn and 144 Holmes. ML illegal. For School Director same vote count. illegal portion unspecified. Total witnesses 476, 129 more than votes. Election held February 21, 1899. hearings stretched for years.
Donovan represented the contestants and John RR Edwarde the respondents in a dispute over a coat valued around $2,200. M J McAndrew served as stenographer. Exceptions will be filed by both sides and arguments are anticipated at the next term of the argument court.
The will of Mary Griver, late of Taylor, was admitted to probate yesterday with letters testamentary granted. Mrs Anta M Protiet yesterday filed a civil action against John Stout seeking 1000 dollars in damages for alleged entry on property damages including tearing down fences and barns.
A plan to validate municipal bonds since 1897 may allow the city to dispose of the $145,000 sewer bonds held by R L Day & Co. City leaders consider directing the city solicitor to draft a bill for the upcoming state session, aiming to avert bid forfeiture and settle disputes seen in prior elections.
The fifteenth annual Princeton Alumni dinner for northeastern Pennsylvania will be held at the Scranton club on Thursday evening December 20. Walter A. Whyekoff professor of political economy will represent Princeton University and a nationally known speaker is expected to respond to a toast. John M. Harris is president and James Blair secretary.
A brief note advertises the Gritfin Art Co at 209 Wyoming Avenue offering low cost pictures and frames. It highlights that frame prices begin at a small per foot rate and implies even those with limited means can purchase art for display.
Athletic club hosts a Children’s Day event with admission six cents. Door prizes include a boy’s suit and a girl’s trimmed hat. Local youngsters gather for games and activities in a community celebration.
The Bumpernickel Band will headline the Scranton Athletic Club fair tonight attracting local residents and fans. Organizers expect a lively show with seats and refreshments available.
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