Burglars Get Maximum Penalty in Mayfield Case
John Cummings, William Zollner, James Gaughan, Patrick Dalton and James Gaughan were sentenced by Judge Kid wards to three years and ten months each in the Eastern penitentiary for common law burglary. The decision followed a jury verdict and included a two month reduction due to winter term constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cummings
William Zollner
James Gaughan
Patrick Dalton
Mayfield
Kidwards
Eastern
Edwards
Gaughan
Cummings
Tribune
Bove
Harry Goodrich
Joseph Feury
Thomas Smith
John Wright
West Lackawanna Avenue
Eutity
Joseph Hega
Carbondale
Contest in Ume for Ming election extends to January
The election contest proceedings extend the Ume for Ming race to January 20 with examiners reviewing lists of alleged illegal voters and reasons for invalidity. Attorneys will file exceptions and the court will rule. The contest likely runs past the March license court period as the incumbent nears term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ume
Ming
First Week in March Likely to See Zero At a Lore
A fragment suggests the early March period will yield no events at a lore site. Readers are left with sparse details and no clear outcomes or dates.
Fell Township School Board Cited Over Book Contract Contempt
John Mooty James Heenan Edward Healey James Ward Thomas Henning and Nathaniel Davies cited to show cause why they shall not be held in contempt of court in Ale for violating an injunction against the Fell township school board. The injunction bars a Ginn Company school books contract deemed void under the free text book act. Petitioners led by Nicholas Glynn allege the board ignored the injunction and proceeded with the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mooty
James Heenan
Edward Healey
James Ward
Thomas Henning
Nathaniel Davies
Fell Township
Ginn & Company
Nicholas Glynn
Divorce filing and court notice in Swartzell case
William J. Swartzell of this city seeks divorce from Laura Swartzell alleging she deserted him in June 1898, two years after their marriage. The court ruled in Davitt v Duggan on why the defendant should not be attached, with the hearing continued to January 2, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Swartzell
Laura
James Davitt
Joseph A. Duggan
Palmistry Department offers free readings by Martini
Arrangements with the distinguished young palmist Martini allow Tribune readers free hand readings. Martini will answer questions in the columns according to directions and provide replies in following issues as soon as possible after questions arrive.
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Martin
The
Tribune
Martini
Palmistry Department
Scranton Tribune
Martini’s
Washington Avenue
Mysterious Coupon Promises Answers From Prof Martini
A fragmentary ad invites readers to send a coupon with their age and handprint to Prof. Martini for personal psychic answers. Questions offered include marriage timing, suitability, wealth, travel, business changes, and family size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martini
Ufe
Ofeo
Palmistry Instructions and Readings in Scranton Tribune
Directions for making a hand impression followed by multiple palm readings for named individuals. Mentions Roy Lane, R. B. Howells, W. Bryant, Mildred J., KK, COS, Mars, Edward Boycott, O, FL, Grace G. and others, detailing marriage timing, wealth prospects, travel, and career aptitudes with various palm types and lines.
Scranton Topographical Union Elects Officers
At a regular meeting of Scranton Topographical Union No. 12 held in Carpenters Hall yesterday, officers were elected for the year including President M. D. Pinkerty and Vice President M. B. Sandern. A resolution endorses Peter N. Mann and Joseph Oliver as candidates for council in their wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Topographical Union
Carpenters Hall
M. D. Pinkerty
M. B. Sandern
Frank (Enberg
C. A. Kellar
Reading
J. J. Kernant
Peter N. Heari
Thomas Philips
Peter N. Haan
J. J. Morgan
Joe Gibbons
Bernard Haggerty
W. Hoste
Central Labor Union
J. Op. O'Conner
P. G. Mornin
M. D. Flaherty
J. J. Morman
M. FB. Sanders
Thomas Reilly
Memiera
Peter N. Mann
Ninth Ward
Jovept Oliver
Nelert Council
Scranton
Walen
Se. WA
Funeral of Ex Judge Ward Observed at City Church
The death of ex judge Tadice Ward occurred shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday at his North Sumner avenue home. Those who cared for him were present at the end. The funeral will be held at Washburn Street Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at 2:50. Rev. P. L. Moffat will officiate with interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
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Tadice Ward
North Sumner Avenue
Tribune
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Cave-In Destroys Beale House on North Main Avenue
A Saturday cave-in in an abandoned vein of the old Richmond mine wrecked John Beale's dwelling on North Main avenue near Ward street. Mrs Clyde Beale heard a grating noise and found the yard and house rear foundation covered by a pit about twenty five feet wide and fourteen feet deep. This marks the third cave-in in the vein, with two prior incidents last summer causing damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beale
North Main Avenue
Ward Street
Clyde Beale
Richmond
Funeral of Isaac L. Post Held at Muay Avenue Home
The funeral for Isaac L. Post was held Saturday afternoon at his son’s Muay Avenue residence. Services were led by James McLeod and Rev. R. P. Y. Pierce, with John T. Watkins singing two solos. The casket was moved to Forest Home cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included FL WH, Kingsbury, Robert HH, Jessup, Charles Trost, Dr. Comings, W. H. Jessup Jr., and W. J. Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac L. Post
Muay Avenue
James McLeod
D, D
R. P. Y. Pierce
John T. Watkins
Forest
Kingsbury
Robert HH
Jessup
Charlee Trost
Dr. Comings
W. H. Jeesup, Jr
W. J. Hand
Engineers Convention Set in Scranton for August 3 and 4
The Pennsylvania State Association of the National Association of stationary engineers announces its annual convention in Scranton on August 3 and 4, 1900. J A Greening, principal of the School of Mine Engineering and treasurer of the state association, pushed to fix Scranton as the meeting place, with about 100 engineers expected and several prominent professionals in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Association
National Asentation of
Scranton
Philadelphia
J. A. Greening
International Correspondence School
State Association
Walters Killed in Cuba Cavalry Troop
Harry Walters Jr. of Walken-Burre, serving in Troop H of the Seventh Cavalry in Cuba, was accidentally shot when a comrade’s revolver exploded while cleaning it. He was buried in the National cemetery in Cuba and was well regarded by many friends in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walters, Jr
Walken-Burre
Seventh Cavalry
Cuba
Walters
National Cemetery
Wilkes- Barre
Cornet football team names captain and coaching prospects
The Cornet football club voted to appoint Raymond D. Blarbuck as captain for next season. Percy Haughton is expected to return as coach after a successful year. The piece notes standout players from Pittsburg and St. Lavaly, praising their season and mentioning sales to the New York club and other career details.
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Cornet
Raytmond D. Blarbuck
Blarbuck
Welahire
Heighe
Percy Haughton
Harvard
Pittaburg
Sunanton
Clark
Pittsburg
O'Connor
Bt Lavaly
Ant Dillion
New York
William Jent
Beranton
Ife
Jacket price cuts for kersey and Oxford grey coats
Text outlines jacket reductions for various types including black and castor kersey and Oxford Grey MORABDAC with velvet collar. Jackets priced from 12.98 to 18.98 after reductions, with descriptions of linings and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner Manufacturing Co
Wesel Cordondidabla Sbeese
von Rsnrcu
PN Prc
Ion Reis
Monday Specials on Dress Goods and Silks
A sale listing highlights various dress goods and silk crepe items, including black crepe, serge, broadcloth, and camel hair plaids. Prices range from 29 cents to 125 dollars, with many items marked as special for Monday. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of the reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coason
Evening Textile Sale on Hats and Feathers
A local ad lists mixed inventory including children's hats priced from 19 cents to 75 cents, trimmed hats up to 3.49, Parisian models, ostrich feathers, fancy wings and quills, and leather ornaments. Also promotes special lots and quick sale of remaining stock.
Patene Colored Tat Items Sale Note
Fragmentary note lists patene colored tat and feta silk with price hints. Mentions Monday and price 65c. Readers should expect a brief sale or stock reference with unnamed suppliers.
Cottage Poles and Tapestry Accessories for Monday Deals
Bargains include uk cottage poles with trimmings complete and worth ed with a Monday special. Tapestry table covers yard wire and new designs priced around 25c. Reversible oriental stripe drapery goods offered at 50c per metre. Laundry bags on sale for 25c.
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Serceviee
Eisen
Siblamia Ronnie Weoh Cave
Eaa
Vasaaea
Worth N
Monary
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Young Gaughan
Richard Burns
James Brown
Louis Renda
OF Forge
Robert Cairns
Bessie Cairns
Costa
Gabrielle Pugnans
Lire Scalaze
Joseph Kilpatrick
Court House News Notes
By Martini
Roy Lane
Venus
R. B. Howells
Hand
W. Bryant
Captain Bryant
Mildred J
Kk, Cos
Mars
Edward Boycott
Grace G
Beecham
Romeo
Spruce Street
Ward
Wyoming Avenue
Main Avenue
Clay Avenue
Troop H
PTCA
Aca
Mmone
Cinema Iellel
Pusineas
Tileeor
Bywelal
Worth
Nottingham
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