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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
7
The column records a local election contest with candidates and dates, mentions a public sale and witness statements, lists several residents and officials, and notes ongoing weather related plans and community updates. The piece blends vote tallies, names, and civic notices from the neighborhood.
Obituary notice for Matrick Weir of Beranton born 1884 dies Friday. Interment at Archhind uth elie cemetery with services at Bt Peters cathedral. Private funeral at 2 North Washington avenue, Donnont.
The Moran murder case against Edward Moran, charged with killing Thoms Gilhean, faced jury deliberations that stretched to midnight after Judge Yerkes first directed the panel on verdict scope. Moran testified briefly as the defense argued for manslaughter while the prosecution and judge clashed over instructions.
The Catholic Mutual Benefit Association branch in South Scranton held a regular session on Hart Court Street. Officers for the coming year were nominated and election set for two weeks later. President Michael Metjurry was renominated. other officers include Thomas Coggins vice president Edward OBrien recording secretary Poelry financial secretary William Dalles treasurer Dr J A Mantes marshal William Ham guard Thomas M Coyne.
John O Neill discovered his wife dead in bed at their Pittston Avenue home after returning from a night shift. Neill, three children, and neighbors report no signs of foul play and medical opinion suggests natural causes from heart trouble. coroner to decide if autopsy is needed.
Attorney John F. Serage outlines grounds for a new trial in the Keller murder case. Judge Edwards weighs a motion for a rule for a new trial as sentencing looms. The defense cites errors including challenges for cause against juror Albert Wheat.
The record notes Pfahl permitting an alleged photograph, admitting Officer Dyer rebuttal, and not forcing the Commonwealth to call all eye witnesses. It discusses comments on uncommunicated threats and the jury's request for discharge, with the court stating no power to discharge them.
The China Hall show at Millar & Peck on Wyoming Avenue displays a wide range of gems and art wares. Patrons admire items from plates to lanterns and dinner sets while the firm touts quality aimed at middle-class buyers.
A new theater completes a local circuit expansion with the Baker at Nocheater and the Broadwayman lead company debuting as the first to perform. The circuit now includes venues in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, and nearby towns with multiple operas and dramatic offerings.
The case requests a court ordered examination into the mental condition of Peter Mile of Olyphant. Attorney Willim Vokolek filings indicate a petition for commitment by his wife to appoint a committee to manage his estate and affairs.
Funeral services for Mrs Elisabeth Roberts were held at home with Rev W J Ford presiding and burial at Pores Hill Cemetery. The Young Men's club plans a reading room and gymnasium opening Saturday night followed by a social. Ladies' Aid held a successful annual supper. Local repairs and health updates appear among community notes.
A brief city notice places Beidleman s Ournery at 404 Washington Avenue below Tribune and notes Finest Hine of Calendars in Mesnolde near Wyoming Avenue.
Fret L. Terppe resigned from the pool board after serving about two years. Judge Archbald accepted the resignation and a successor had not yet been named. Terppe cited insufficient time to devote to the duties of the office and noted he was appointed without solicitation.
The second day of the State Grange convention in Williamsport featured committee reports led by State Senator Brown's panel, which declared farmer taxation unfair and urged remedies. Delegates earned the sixth degree, and officials election is set for tomorrow while Williamsport is chosen for the next HAN Convention.
Duke Hyeste Price wife of Attorney 8. B. Price died at her North Washington home in Wowock. She was born Pittston Pa April 1800 daughter of John dlosie sister of the late John mod James Hosier. Funeral tomorrow afternoon interment private. John Stenmin father of Shennan Brook is dead at his Blakely home after a long illness. Funeral tomorrow 2 PM from family home Blakely interment Beott. George Nichols aged resident of West Scranton died at home 1811 Mearie Street after a long illness aged 74. Survived by daughters Mrs. Trobinson Brockway Masters and Mrs. Burlington, and sons Lemuel George J. Funeral Friday 240 from residence Washburn Street cemetery.
National League leaders push a plan to cut the circuit from twelve to ten by buying out clubs including Louisville and St Louis. Von der Ahe and Muckenfuss clash over representation as talks continue with Baltimore and Brooklyn alleged to be targeted for sale. Tomorrow’s session could redefine franchise ownership and the league’s structure.
The Golden's hall event in Bellevue features a ten round main bout John Couts of Baltimore versus Tom Kennedy of South Scranton. Billy Mark of Mellevie faces John Dunleavy of the West Side Athletic Club in the prelim. Friday night Jack Skelly aids Nid Metoy’s camp in a bout with Joe Goddard as Skelly eyes matchups with Jim Judec v and Charlie MacKeever. Efforts continue to arrange Bobby Dobbs against Joe Gans.
Harrisburg received a letter from Dr. Benjamin Lee secretary of the state board of health asking authority to use $60 of the emergency fund to suppress a smallpox outbreak in Bedfon county. The governor referred the matter to the attorney general for guidance.
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