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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
9
Local items report a city council note on master canpenthrl missing details, a court hearing for Patrick London on a jail charge, and a New Year service at First Presbyterian Church. Liederkranz festival set by Berantan performers in Myale hall, plus fines issued to a drunken pair on Wyoming avenue by patrolmen Karlua Neale and Goerlitz.
The text outlines editorial notes on a new thunaportalign route for anthracite coal and its likely effects. It also records reception details for Young Men’s Christian Association on New Year’s Day, a verdict on William Matthews’s mine death, and revised postal delivery hours in New York City with specific routes and box locations.
The Speedway Club House on Eim Hurat Boulevard will open Monday with the entire building and furnishings on display for public inspection. Afterward the public cafe on the south end will be accessible while the rest of the club house is reserved for stockholders and members.
A wedding occurred in Wilkes Barre on Wednesday night joining Mildred Dowlt and Lewin Lewis of Whitcoat Barre with Harry Gomp of Pn. The ceremony was conducted by Buboy Salaman before a group of family and friends. Numerous Scranton attendees included Mr and Mrs Solomon Coldsmith and other local residents.
The court discharged Joseph Suplinski after a habeas corpus hearing held by Judge Archibald. The case arose from a dispute over a suit of clothes obtained on credit and the arrest for larceny by false pretenses, with defense arguing wrongful detention.
Readable fragment lists addresses for Clair Lo West at 1437 Capouse Avenue Winifred Others 1440 Capouse Avenue Kilward Storges Ansley 125 Meridian Street Matilda Anna Thompson 6244 Moogle Street. No dates or events provided.
PT W Costello appeared before Clerk Daniele Counts and County Commissioner-elect John Courter Morris with bond of 5400 posted by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Bond secured by Wirnke and Durkin case related to prior office call. bondsmen identified. Lowry v DL&W Railroad settlement case reported settled and discontinued yesterday.
City department heads rush to finalize estimates to Controller Howell within two weeks. The annual budget, due for presentation to councils on January 20, is expected to show higher cash outlays for the fire and street departments than last year.
A signed notice offers a money back refund if Boent syrup fails to cure coughs or colds. The undersigned include Davis M. Jones M J Vetter A W Munigriuve Albert Bohults Bhryere Pharmacy C Lorena HM ML Cole FP i Thompson Chas P and others.
The snippet lists O'Brien & Kelly and Willard, Warren & Knapp as attorneys for plaintiffs and defendant respectively in a court action. It documents legal representation without detailing the case merits or outcomes.
The retiring county commissioners will choose a site for the soldiers and sailors monument on court house square. A meeting is held today for the site decision. Surveyor Baril examined mine workings under the square and will report. Foundation concerns guide location. Granite prices rise after May 1 as cutters' wages increase.
Attorneys for Langstaff and Kelly draft lists of voters alleged to have voted Morally for county treasurer in November 1807. Commissioners will review questioned voters and advise court if votes should be cast out. Deadline January 20 looms but completion unlikely. If not submitted, commissioners must investigate, likely taking at least six months, delaying final settlement before next fall.
The Crystal Hose company elected officers last evening led by President D. J. Newnan and Vice President W. Toll. Other posts filled include recording secretary G. E. Tropp, financial secretary Nelson Teets, treasurer F. M. Aylesworth, foreman D. J. Slowe, and multiple assistants and delegates. A banquet at John Lohmann's on Lackawanna avenues followed with speeches by area officials.
Attorney M F Sando filed the charter for the Stratford Cemetery Association a local corporation to establish and maintain a public burial place near Lincoln Heights incorporators are Charles Schlager C D Jones I F Megargel G F Reynolds and J T Porter capital stock 50000 located on the westerly side of Main avenue below Landia Street the plot is part of the Lincoln Heights tract and the company plans substantial beautification and small single burial lots.
Henry Ward, Civil War veteran, is treated at the Lackawanna hospital. In Lane's hotel on Spruce Street he stepped in the dark and fell down about twenty stairs but escaped serious injury. He is expected to recover and soon be admitted to the hospital. Ward is known for his long snowy whiskers and was humorously introduced to the infants in the children's ward as Santa Claus.
Miss Mamie Duffy of 1707 Keyser Avenue, sister of John and Patrick Duffy who died recently, showed improvement yesterday. Dr J J Sullivan, her attending physician, hopes for recovery as she suffers from acute indigestion not fever, linked to stress from her brothers' deaths and family upheaval. Also notes about local sale of wines and cigarettes at Langas and a Hotel Jermyn cigar offer.
Miss Jessie M Kennedy dies at Benton PA on December 2. Funeral from residence at noon today.
The Beranton City Guard trustees met to push a new armory project at earliest. They favor moving away from the present site due to high land value and oppose stores in the armory. Selling the current site and using Adams or Jefferson avenues could seed about 40 000 to 210 000 for construction and upkeep.
United States circuit court of appeals Judge Dallan reverses the lower court finding in the Oakford versus Hackley dispute and dismisses the bill at the plaintiff's cost. The action sought to force Hackley to execute a coal tract lease in Winton, brokered through ex-Judge Teesup for Oakford. Delph Coal Company is expected to obtain the coal now.
Referee John J. Murphy heard testimony in the city solicitor's office regarding Mary Barrett of Carbon street suing the city of Beranton for 8000 in damages from the Carbon street sewer construction. Contractor Anthony Mullarkey testified as the only witness for the city. another hearing is planned for next week.
Charles A. Mansfield of this city filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition transmitted to Referee C. A. Van Wormer. Liabilities total 2213.07 with assets listed as 2k. Van Wormer held a hearing at Tunkhannock Tuesday in the Abel A. Carter case with no creditor appearances. The Nobilities were 2430 and Mansfield had no assets.
Alexander McDonnell 21 vanished from Duryea family home on Christmas Day. Last seen in a Pittston North Main Street saloon around 10 PM Monday. Described as six feet six inches tall, with brown hair and fair complexion, wearing a tailored black suit, black derby hat, black shoes, blue bow tie. He carried about 40 dollars and may have fallen victim to foul play.
Brief note references a Beranten Tribune year book for 1900 containing data on South African troubles. The readable line hints at historical context but provides no specifics or names to identify.
A 19th century newspaper ad claims Frank J. Cheney of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document includes sworn statements and notary attestations from A. W. Gleason. It promotes internal use and asserts blood and mucous tissue impact.
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