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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
2
Camp MacKenzie officers and men discuss prospects of troop deployment and discuss clothing and equipment planning. Soldiers send Christmas souvenirs home as the camp gains new electric lights and improved kitchens while inquiries about future postings and hospital accounts are prepared for January review.
Rare merchandise displays offer under value furs in collars collarettes half capes boas and muf ts with reductions in prices. A desirable display of children's furs accompanies the selection.
A notice promotes fashionable capes made from Scotch shawls in color plaids. Some are plain others with shawl fringe trim. Garments are described as sightly and easy fitting with prices said to be very low, inviting purchases.
Importers praise strong demand for all linen handkerchiefs sold in ten days. The retailer highlights linen products with border hems and lace options, advertising Duchess Lace models priced at 5.40 and 4.05 dollars, noting gifts for young ladies.
Examiners split on forcing answer. court ruled questions valid. Gibbons declined specifics citing counsel and constitutional protections. Commission issued attachment to compel appearance after he refused detailed responses about voting qualifications payments and related matters.
The petition seeks a writ of habeas corpus for John Gibbons held in contempt for refusing to answer before commissioners on a vote challenge. Arguments assert lack of jurisdiction to rule on petitioner's 1897 vote, rights against self incrimination, and procedural grounds for release. Judge Smith deferred decision, releasing Gibbons on bond.
The will of the late George S. Parrish was filed and probated last week in Wilkes-Harr e. It leaves the estate in trust to his executor with four provisions for his heirs. The first bequest directs one thousand dollars to grandson George Parrish. William. The second assigns ten dollars to each of his children Nellie Freeman Georgie and their spouses. Esther M. receives a house and lot at Park Avenue and Northampton Street with an annual two dollar allowance while she remains married. The remainder to be held in trust for the children Justin Parrish Ernest Parrish Nellie Parrish and others with all insurance, royalties, and other proceeds for their support.
Freeman and Evther M Parrish and daughter in law Alice Parrish share and share alike. The principal of the estate both rent and personal property are held undivided for fifteen years. Woodworth Leavenworth is appointed sole executor of the estate.
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