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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
3
Payrolls for teachers and Du Fellows announced with Friday deadlines. Debates scheduled at Howard Place church on Bible vs war. Local incidents include James Dowling injuring foot at Clif fork and Carter robbed near home. Moran and Thomas Rafter funerals set. postposed church event and accident victim hospitalized.
A battered man recovering from a mine car collision is described with bruising but no broken bones. Bonds totaling 2600.09 were served on contractors Meare and Fignon for payment on a paving project on Banderson avenue. Detectives Moir and Clerks depart for Montreal to pursue August Morel de Arteiny Robert case. Edward Hingins is jailed on an assault charge after breaking furniture during a domestic dispute. A Boer War debate and reform efforts update local club activities and a charity case involving Harry Moran unfolds.
Martin Philbin of Minooka and his friend Connery were poured vitriol on their feet, Philbin severely burned and taken to Lackawanna Hospital. The incident occurred at the Grand Central hotel on Lackawanna Avenue after a late visit to see a friend bound for New York. Witnesses and hotel owner dispute the account. Philbin’s condition remained serious with burns up to the ankles.
Colonel L A Watres hosted the third dinner for Thirteenth regiment officers at his residence. Attendees included Company A and H leaders, Bauer's Orchestra performed, with Caterer Hanley providing the meal. Notable guests list captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and corporals from Companies A and H.
Rev James Hughes spoke to a large audience at Penn Avenue Baptist Church arguing the war arose from grievances and that the Transvaal is not a republic but an autocracy. He urged that annexation was never England’s aim and criticized Boer treatment of non Boers and investors while detailing the 1884 treaty and subsequent gold driven arrogance.
A large crowd filled Guernsey Hall last night for the conservatory recital described as an unqualified success. The program featured Pennington’s piano pupils, Miss Timberman’s class in voice, and performances by Stella Parke Gwen Stetler Florence Peck Girwce Browning Follanshaw and Harry Wilkins. Mildred Howe sang a solo and Nalph Willits delivered a pleasing rendition. several other student performers received praise for their refined work.
Chapman sang with taste and effect. The number of attendees proves the popularity of these rockale pieces sung by Mrs. H Brady Mrs. Lister Misa Timberman Miss Grace Spencer Miles Helen Sanderson Misses James Duncan Byrne Torrey Callender and Gallen.
Prominent Scranton patrons push to form a team in the Atlantic league with a $2,000 pledge drive. A visiting committee from Philadelphia Allentown Wilkes-Barre and officials like Horace Fogel and George Zimmerman met local enthusiasts to recruit managers and supporters for a Scranton club.
List of uncalled letters at Lackawanna County Pennsylvania postoffice dated February 1 1900 includes many names and addresses. Advertise the letters by date listed and reference the list when calling.
Rev. D J MaeGoldrick spoke on what it means to be a Jesuit before the Catholic Historical Society at Guernsey hall. He described the training required, vows of poverty chastity and obedience, and how Jesuits use their talents as teachers and preachers. Next week Rev J J Loughran will address The Claims of the Anglican Chapel. Hotel Jermyn cigar advertised.
Judge Archbald finds the Josephs claim lapsed and denies the administrator’s request to sell the decedent’s Austin Heights lot. The ruling voids the order of sale and dismisses the petition without prejudice, with the court to determine exact lawful expenses owed to the administrator.
Mrs Clara Widener Webster, remarried to John G Webster August 4 1897 after prior divorces, granted another divorce amid claims of abuse and scandal. Webster a painter said his income relied on wages and described marital abuse including demands for gifts and threats to poison him and to “cut his heart out.”
W W Baylor and O'Brien and Kelly appeal a common pleas ruling that allowed Alder man John P Kelly to claim 8290 fees for serving subpoenas in impeachment proceedings. DeLong had billed 30 for service, Kelly 1200, with the court conditioning payment on exceptions being led within twenty days.
No exceptions were filed to the DeLong bill while the Kelly bill was sustained for lack of officer authority to collect subpoena fees. The Northern Coal and Iron company amends its suit against Scranton Gas and Water to claim $20,000 damages for gas and water reservoirs built in 18% over the railroad right of way.
The court heard arguments yesterday in several cases including Turner & Co against A J Gavin exceptions to referee report and James Ward against Willard War certiorari. Other matters included Philo Lee against the Caorbarn Dale Township school district and cases involving McGerver, et al rule to open judgment and James Sultry against B J Morrison certiorari. Several matters were submitted or ruled upon including adoption of Avale Graeme and G W Brown ejectment rule absolute.
A court decree grants Vincent and Mary Hichter the right to adopt Annie Jane Turke, daughter of John and Mary Burke. The action accompanies other probate matters including a auditor appointment to distribute funds from Adam V. Gerbig in a Thomas Law related estate. Emil A. Moody seeks divorce from Ida Moody alleging desertion since 1898 following their 1890 marriage in St Paul Minnesota.
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