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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
3
Scranton notes report a lodge meeting, a marriage, school board session on annex bids, a Democratic candidate for council, a St Joseph’s Society gathering, and legal incidents. Events span Alderwoman’s marriage, caucus plans, and civic notices across Wilkes-Barre area.
Catherine Saper Tessie Fesco and Mary Cadish residents of South Washington avenue were arraigned before Alderman Millar last night charged with stealing scrap iron and brass from the dump near the Lackawanna car shops. Detectiv Taylor of the company arrested them.
Testifying witnesses said they had unearthed junk in their homes and that local women were repeatedly taking items from the dump. An alderman fined two at five dollars and one at two dollars, with the trio pleading poverty and innocence. They swore they would rot in jail, but were released after paying the fines.
The show features a small trained monkey named Jocko with a storied past. Jocko once sailed aboard a battleship in the Manila campaign and survived the guns of Dewey as a ship’s pet. After drifting to New York lodging houses and a dealer, he ended up with Prof. Howard’s entertainers and reportedly reacts to sailors' uniforms.
J W Moir is reelected president of the Firemen's Relief Association at a City hall meeting. New officers include vice president Mil Bonn secretary W B H Birtley treasurer A K Holmes and trustee Dr Newman. District physicians named and approved claims total $70 with about $7000 in the treasury.
District Deputy Thomas FF Wells with T J Penman and W Th Brown oversee the installation of Peter Williamson lodge F and A M officers. Alfred Connell is Worshipful Master with Whiter L Henwood senior warden and Robert Peck junior warden. A large feast follows the ceremony and brief addresses are given by Rev Dr Robert Fr Y Pierce Dr J E O'Brien Mayor James Moir and T Penman among others.
John Lynn, of Him street, fell twenty feet from the Delaware and Hudson bridge near the Moosie depot as a Scranton Trailway train approached. He struck his head, was taken to Magee Taylor hospital, and his condition was listed as very serious.
A catalog of items sold by Hunt and Connell including two heavy wagons one light wagon a bogey pole a cash register two pipe cutting machines a four horsepower engine gas fixtures and supplies valued at 1500 dollars and plumbers and steamfitters supplies totaling 2500 dollars and a two seated open wagon.
Doctor of Music William Mason writes to William Mason & Hamlin Co praising the Upright Manaforte as a delightful instrument with a musical tone responsive to the player. He compares it to a grand pianoforte in capability and suitability for the musically intelligent, urging display to appreciative audiences.
A. L. Dunlavey of the South Side is released on $1,000 bail awaiting the Superior court appeal over liquor without a license conviction. The case stems from October 100 term after Judge Love suspended sentence, with Archbald later imposing a $500 fine and three months in jail. The appeal, ordered by President Judge Rice, will be heard January 3.
Hearing of the viaduct injunction case was delayed to this morning as city debt totals could not be finalized yesterday. Officials seek current indebtedness data to test a claim the city has reached the two percent limit not counting $250,000 bridge bonds approved by voters.
Yesterday registered with Attorneys O'Brien and Martini as students at law. Martin P. Walsh of Piorsone, who was graduated last June from St. John's College at Fordham New York. James B. Wilson of this city, who graduated from the School of the Lackawanna list dune.
In chambers yesterday a license was renewed for the remainder of the year to Charles E. Miller for premises at 217 Penn avenue. The license originally granted to E. J. Fish was revoked by the court after he sold on Sunday.
County commissioners will choose a mercantile appraiser for a one year term. The leading candidates are Thomas Marshall of West Scranton, Thomas Patton of Olyphant, and Christ Lynde of Archbald.
The Young Women’s Catholic Club announces a hygiene lecture series starting Tuesday January 8 in the lecture room. Nonmembers pay 19 cents per lecture to learn about Food Air and Exercise The Gymnasium Promoter of Health and other topics taught by Dr Connors and Mrs Reedley A new course for February will be announced later The club plans a physical culture program after holidays A board meeting is set for January 7 with all directors requested to attend.
Steam heating and plumbing notes involve P F and M T Howls in a brief classified mention. The item reads like a small business reference or trade notice without further details on services or location.
Scranton reader Mr A Bonney recalls relief from back ache and kidney symptoms after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Matthew Brothers' drug store and reported pain and urinary issues largely improved. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product nationwide. Remember the name Dean's.
The Sunday school children of Calvary Reformed Church on Gibson Street held annual Christmas exercises. The church was decorated with evergreens and a tall candlelit tree. The program featured a service titled The Desire of All Nations with hymns, recitations, and songs by many youngsters including Emma Banks Bertha Banks Mabel Banks Mary Berger Edna Taylor Ruby Wibed Alma Harts Mary Kipler and Stanley Wardell.
Frank Baback John Wargo and Mertz Cranko of Johnsons Patch Dunmore were arraigned before Alderman Kusgon on charges stemming from a dispute with Louis Reiter over a witch. Reiter says Baback knocked him down and stole $11 with Wargo and Chante aiding. Baback jailed on $500, Wargo and Chanka held on $800 each for court appearance.
The Holy Trinity Church at Adams Avenue and Mulberry Street drew a large crowd for a Christmas festival by the Sunday school. Superintendent Brader led the program while Miss Lida Garan presided at the organ. The event featured choruses, dialogues, recitations, and a gift distribution from a large tree on the platform.
A concise 25 cent remedy description promises fast relief without affecting head or hearing unlike quinine. Sold by Matthews Bros, Krause's Cold Cure is advertised as a safe, speedy cure leaving users fresh and clear headed.
A Scranton special committee urges early introduction of a bill repealing the 1895 Kennedy act to keep the district under its current government form. Lawyers dispute how Chalfont vs Edwards affects the act, but the panel believes repeal prevents ruinous changes and avoids costly elections for a larger school board. Pittsburg and Allegheny are not opposing, as they operate under separate acts.
A short notice announces new classes starting January 2 with Course A priced at $18.75 covering instruction through June 19.
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