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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
9
Various city items note licenses and clerical actions, social announcements, and public notices. Several entries mention marriages, professional movements, and civil proceedings with names such as Lindarbrteby, Rawhel, Parry, and Morik. Local business and transport mentions include a streetcar and company employees on routes between Honesdale and Scranton, plus a hotel gathering invitation.
The one hundred and fifty second session of the Ministerial Association of the Wyoming district will convene at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 8. Austin Gritin serves as president with Rev. Frank W. Young as secretary, outlining a program of addresses, discussions, and reports across sessions beginning Monday at 7:30 PM and continuing Tuesday evening with an association address and sermons.
A party of Lehigh Valley Railroad officials from the chief offices in Philadelphia and South Bethlehem toured the Wyoming division from New York City to Bellows Falls. The trip aims to standardize accounting practices and review methods for department reports from transportation, roadway and motive power.
The annual ball of Local Journey Noa 78 Horseshoers Union was well attended at Music Hall with dancing, refreshments, and a smoker. Out of town guests included Herbert Kuss of Capwell Horse Nail Co Philadelphia R B H Voris of Bloomsburg and Joseph I Murphy of American Horse Shoe Co Phillipsburg N J.
James and Anna Clark of Trebecoa avenue West Scranton faced Alderman Elone after a morning hearing on alleged crimes. Prosecutor James Smith accused Mrs Clark of misusing funds raised for Lodge No 1 Order Lane of St Georges and Hyde Park castle Knights of Gotten Eagle. A claim that James Clark diverted part of the money was noted. both were held in bail for court appearance.
Hisgen Bros and Went wortheay Huy endorse Chamberlain's Cough remedy in the Chicago market. They report strong sales and note the product yields satisfactory results, especially for children with severe colds and croup. Swatthews Bros and other druggists are listed as wholesale and retail agents.
Obituary notices list several deaths in Scranton including James Davis and Mrs Elizabeth Cowls. Funeral details show services at Minooka and Marys Catholic cemeteries, with interments in various local cemeteries. Other entries mention Moran and Hyan deaths with interment plans in local Catholic cemeteries.
A Petersburg court heard a courtroom clash over cows kept in a local pound. Defendants Wallace Ag han devan t, A I Hush, Charles Sturt with Mrs Mary Barrett and several women faced assault and battery and armed threat charges after ranch hands allegedly released cows by force and locals resisted. The case, argued by Jeff Sorege and others, went to the jury around 4 PM.
John Cleary and brothers Wil Ham Michael and James Carr face trial before Judge Archbald on a December 25 assault and robbery case. Joseph Hahn, an elderly man, was beaten and robbed at Carrs house on Fiabe avenue. he was found injured and later identified the assailants as Italians. Defense presents alibi. witnesses recount statements and timing as jury prepares to hear the case.
John C. Peck, a Rough Rider and member of the Fourth Cavalry at Manila, faced trial yesterday before Judge Archbard in courtroom No 2 on a robbery charge. The Fourth Cavalry had an active role in the recent actions cited in court.
A quirky ad urging patience with all sorts of people from dull individuals to tricky storekeepers. It promotes Dusty’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a superior remedy and touts Duffy’s Pure Malt as a stimulant and medicine for coupons and colds.
Daniel Haley Steve A Gilby and Peck faced charges after a late night in Carbondale where they drank with Nathan Styles. The prosecutor testified they assaulted Styles and took his money but Judge Archibald ruled the tale showed only a drunken frolic and directed a verdict of not guilty. Attorneys H W C Butler James Mahon and Assistant District Attorney Thomas appeared.
Joan Barry of Richmondall faced a statutory burglary charge after smashing a coal company window in Fell township. Intoxicated on overbearing anger he destroyed the docking plate slate in view inside the office but did not injure anyone. Judge Archbald directed a not guilty verdict, citing insufficient evidence.
Michael McAndrew and Kate McAndrew of Carbondale faced arraignment on selling liquor on Sunday, selling without a license, and running a gambling house. Prosecutor Patrick Crog gins testified to liquor and gambling at their place. defense denied the charges. McAndrew was found guilty on the tipping house and Sunday selling counts, acquitted on keeping a gambling house. Mrs. McAndrew was acquitted on all three charges.
John Coffman of Tenth Street was found not guilty of assault and battery after neighbor Wallace Wilmith pressed charges. costs split between prosecutor and defendant. Stephen Kisack and John Kisack of Olyphant were acquitted in a burglary case tied to John Posek’s wholesale liquor store. Patrick Hughes was arraigned for assault and battery, but the prosecutrix Mary Dale’s case proceeded with a not guilty verdict and costs on her end. Don Malsh and K A Lipineki faced verdicts of not guilty in separate assault cases. Howard James of Carbondale was charged with embewlement but the court directed a not guilty verdict after weak evidence. Multiple other robbery cases yielded not guilty verdicts. Patin Taylor was found guilty of a distinct assault and battery and sentenced to a fine and 30 days in jail.
An antiquated notice lists Anthony Hope's Latest titled Lady Ureula and directs readers to Spruce Street and Lane's for meals. It touts Dr. Agrew's Liver Pills as a popular regulator, claiming widespread demand and urging purchase from Matthews Bros and W. T. Clark.
Delegates from the Honesdale district concluded their seventh annual Epworth League gathering at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dunmore. Officers for the coming year were elected, including President George H. Buntice and first vice president A. D. Davids. A day of prayers, papers, and music featured addresses by Rev. Upham and others, with a hopeful outlook for next year.
County solicitor H A Knapp began actions to recover forfeited recognizances in criminal cases. Names include Charlies Cominsky Theodore Street Scranton and others with balls for defendants such as John Wiehneel John Yevosii Peter Andrews Patrick Murray Michael Lavelle Peter Lukonekcy and more with sums ranging from 50 to 900. The list covers defendants from Scranton Secration and Dunmore with addresses on Lugurne Street Penn Avenue Lloyd Street and other locations.
Obituaries report the deaths of Elizabeth Lewis wife of C E Lewis of 15 South Grant Ave and Thelma Hughes five year old daughter of John and Mrs Hughes of 17 South Sumner Ave. Also Mary Ryan wife of James Tiyan of 20 Broadwas and infant James Davis son of Mr and Mrs George Davis of Mire Prospect Ave with funeral plans and interments at Washburn Street and Alinooka cemeteries respectively.
A meeting of the firemen’s fair committee discussed opening night and parade listings for various companies including Columbia Liberty Nay Avis and Neptune. Critics assailed Chief Hicker for not inviting permanent members to accompany collecting committees and secretary Tanner noted the issue likely stemmed from an oversight.
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