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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
3
The column lists ongoing impeachment rumors and planned hearings in Kelly's case, plus a deriviation of inquest outcomes. It notes a fatal accident on a western cruise, Christmas charity events, and a harsh domestic abuse case leading to court appearances.
The term begins Monday January 9 1899 and lasts two weeks with cases from Luzerne Columbia Montour Lackawanna Monroe Carbon Wyoming heard first week and Bradford Susquehanna Wayne Pike second week. Notable defendants include John Gibbons habeas corpus and numerous appeals from various counties with lawyers such as John T Lenihan George H Troutman John McGahren and B Mo slated to attend.
A long list of names including C F Boban Edward Lynch Straues J FO Nol John M Garcia T J German WL Palmer Andrew HM Mocliinock George H H Butler William McTwean Charter BK Keck V Jackson Ernest BK Little Chirke D Poyatoy Dane H Scouton George Forte Lenahan HW A Fuller Charlies Mcloagh Agile Rieklie W Killne Almere Smith Frank Newham Martin Mulhall Torry Miioworn T B Martin Liters County J G Freese Charlie Torklew Robinson Prod Andrew rite James Bearlet Stollrt Litthe Columbia James Wierry Hollie Seldie Cariwn James Pratt Sitt ser Dereheimer James Frear C B Terry Wromine County W Lite Henry Streeter Evans Rodney Mervur freemon Incdham Ht F Mewnart Cradford County PD Waineyv Edson Safford Melim Smithy Davie Bas quehanna County Mumford Wilson Willie Lee Searle Henry Wilson Wayne County The above names appear to be county officials or related figures from multiple counties listed in a fragmentary record.
Manner Swift signs pitcher Cie S Hodson and catcher John O Neill, both ex Scranton players, to join an organized squad aiming to represent threeby in the Baetern league. Swift cites promise from O Neill while Hodson’s past with Athona and Cortland is noted. the club’s final shape and roster remain unsettled with fuller details expected soon.
The funeral for Joven HH Pryor father of Sheriff J Pryor was custom and private. Services were held at 424 Monroe Avenue by Rev M Gitte of Rim Park Church. Remains were then sent by Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to Stroudsburg for interment with three grandsons and Captain G E Thompson attending.
The Coal Trade Journal reviews the year’s antHractie output and tonnage, noting unanimity on keeping production within demand in the first six months, with prices, shipments, and market controls discussed. It cites weather effects, regulatory stance, and price signals influencing producers and miners nationwide.
Lieutenant Colonel FL W Stillwell and Fire Lieutenant David J Davis of Company FP arrived home on leave from Camp Mackenzie. They are subject to recall at any moment by telegraphic notice. They report on the Thirteenth as described in My Burke's letters to The Tyri-
The regiment reports its southern home camp is the healthiest and most pleasant so far. About 88 men were on the sick list daily, now reduced by furlough returns. Lieutenant Davin plans to devote much time to his bid for city controller.
The Tribune Almanac will be distributed Monday in West by stands and carriers. It includes local happenings, a revised directory of organizations, and a complete review of political subjects with Crawford county rules and the official vote in Lackawanna and adjacent counties. It also features a line of classified general information and serves as a ready reference.
Several Catholic priests in the Scranton diocese receive new assignments as Rev. Joseph J. Metlube moves from Avoca to the South Side, Rev. Thomas F. Carmody fills Avoca, Rev. Walter A. Gorman shifts to Minooka, and Rev. Hurst to Ashley. Bishop Hoban will resign St. Leo’s rectorship in Ashley to reside in Scranton, triggering further transfers and the placement of a pastor for the new Jex sup parish. Towanda vacancy follows Dr. Kells’s Jesuit return, with pending public work before his departure.
Burglars ransack the Anthracite store owned by Enterprise Coal co at Excelsior during a stormy night. Five masked men held watchmen at gunpoint, bound them, then drilled, blew the gate, and carried away valuables including watches worth over 250. Enterprise Coal boss is ex mayor Connell.
Attendants, stenographers and attorneys reviewed a single witness, John Barrett of the Sood district Seventh ward, brought by attachment. Barrett testified that his arrest and related costs were unwarranted and he complied with the subpoena on schedule.
Miss Kate Thornton of West Market street marries William Moran, formerly of the North End, at St. Mars Cathedral in San Francisco. The groom had been in California and South Africa, returning to start a business. They will reside in the city.
F B Morris longtime shipping agent for the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Perth Amboy died this week in a New York City hospital. He was 62 and well known to railroaders along the Valley line. A separate note says RR W Kellew of this city did not resign as road master of the Delaware and Hudson. an assistant, M J Nugent of Covonta, has been appointed due to Kellow's need for support. Also reports say Bamford Brothers of Wilkes-Barre and John Wanamaker of Philadelphia plan a silk and ribbon market combine with offices in New York City to control raw silk, brown silk, and ribbons.
The Lyceum theater is transformed into a grand ball hall for the annual Scranton Bachelors Ball. Linoleum weighs 2000 pounds covers the floor while heavy work tightens the structure. Boxes, decorations, canopy and night lighting are arranged with entries via Penn avenue and a canopy from street curb to door. Dancing begins after nine.
The county commissioners appointed George F. Millett mercantile appraiser for 1804. Millett, a carpenter, resides at 10 Pine Street. TS Parker endorsed Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable and safe. Mathews Gros handles wholesale and retail. If you want a good carriage for the Bachelors' hall, contact H B Coreman & Son by telephone.
Advertises drastic post holiday price cuts on French and Jap china sets, tea cups and saucers, cream and sugar sets, cracker jars, and chocolate pots. Highlights low prices like 15 cents per plate and 75 cents for chocolate pots, with multiple patterns and carlsbad china in small lots.
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