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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
7
The item lists a series of local notices including a March entertainment by Delaware and Vitae company, a Ladies of Anthracite League supper and entertainment at the Cerisey buildings, and various court, social, and business notices. Also mentions a new law firm Dunn & Dunn and a minor injury report from Kingston.
A 4 PM lecture at First Presbyterian on sanitation is announced with an invitation for women interested in mission work. Other items include John Lenkis recovering from mining injuries, a social dance class for married and unmarried couples, a coroner’s inquest postponed, a disorderly arrest at Delaware and Hudson depot, an abusive husband case, bricks thrown at Windsor hotel, and a transfer station office move at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station.
James Durkin and James Thompson, bartenders at the Grand Central hotel on Lackawanna avenue, were arraigned before Alderman Howe on charges of pouring vitriol on Martin Philbin and William Conry while they slept. Both men face 1000 bail as Conry testifies with burns to his feet.
A tall, slim man, possibly a member of the West Slide board of trade, is seen ripping down pro vi dence for the proposed West Lackawanna viaduct. He methodically removes signs from telegraph poles and billboards as opponents rally to oppose the project.
Prof. William Nelson of New York city gave an afternoon lecture in the board of trade rooms to architects and contractors about frescoing and stereo relief work. The talk was well attended and illustrated with specimens from leading decorators in the country.
Mayor Maly appointed City Clerk Martin T. Lavelle to succeed the late Judge Gunster on the library board, with unanimous approval from the select council. Lavelle, the sole South Side resident library trustee, is now the new directorate choice.
Green Ridge Men’s Union hears Captain W A May attack the Scranton board of control and Attorney James H Torrey urge citizen responsibility. They call for ward reapportionment, independent voting, and enforcement of laws while detailing a Crawford county primary system plan and a formal letter to DA Jones and Mayor Moir.
Mine Inspector Roderick of the First anthracite district releases a detailed annual report noting 7,974,547 tons mined and 6,823,207 shipped with a 855,744 ton increase over 1892. The Johnson Coal Co led in days worked at 232.5. 114 accidents occurred, 68 fatal, mainly from rock and coal falls. Powder and dynamite usage tallies are given.
Richard Joyce, 12, of Minooka, was rushed to Moses Taylor Hospital after a toy gun misfire left a bullet lodged in his left hand. Doctors planned X rays to locate and remove the projectile to prevent blood poisoning and complications.
Rev. J J Loughran led funeral services for Thomas Rafter at St Peter’s Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers named A J Howley John Blewitt Henry Kenney Patrick Walsh James Moran James Durkin. Out of town relatives attended from Philadelphia Camden N J Carbondale Avoca and other areas.
Equity proceedings were begun yesterday in Lugerne county against the Lake Transit company of Harvey's lake asking for an injunction to restrain the company from maintaining blora on the lake and from operating steamboats and dumping rubbish into the lake. Plaintiffs include Annie A Wright Carrie G Wright George Br Wright Thomas Graeme Ellen H his wife Co E Hawley Madeline H Barnum B F Barnum Harriet B Faries and Frank L Farlea. The defendant company has been notified to answer within fifteen days.
A settlement in the J. J. Kelly versus Michael Clark case ends an appeal after a West Lackawanna laundry fire. Bondsmen A. B. Warman and Ira T. Brown paid $21,702.59 to Clark, with Kelly losing the business. case to be discontinued. Attorneys Scragg Lenahan and Vaughan referenced.
The 1895 sheriff sale of Jennie Wert’s mortgaged real estate yielded $1,100 to A. S. Dean as attorney for the mortgage creditor. The administrator received $492.74, later accounting for $281.54 to be distributed, with judge Archibald restoring $24.63 commissions but denying attorney fees. distribution goes to Anna Dennison as a creditor, with C. S. Woodruff named as administrator.
Mrs. Rickey Viberg asks the court to grant a divorce on grounds of desertion by her husband Abraham Viberg. The couple married July 15 1891 and have lived apart since May 1 1894. George G Horn is Vibergs attorney.
The court appointed John G MecAskie auditor to distribute funds held by the assignee of William Parker. Oliver D Shepherd of Carbondale had his will admitted to probate, Hannah J Shepherd named sole heir and executrix. A charter application was filed for the First Methodist Episcopal church of Wandling. Trustrs listed: Roger Batley, W H Wizzeard, Richard Roberts, William Wilson and Benjamin Milton. Testimony was taken before Referee in Bankruptcy Van Wormer in Aaron Stoll bankruptcy case with Attorney Vosburg for Stoll and Welles and Torrey for creditors.
A dispatch from Franklin reports the first female tramp to visit the town. She arrived from New Castle, fifty miles away, wearing a tight jacket and calico dress, claiming the name Elsie Antoinette and a destination of leading. She recounted a Sicilian birth and a troubled youth, including a family journey to New York and periods of hardship.
A Scranton resident traveled beyond a 10 mile radius to Franklin and then toward Old City, describing her trip as exploration of freedom and an adventurous life. She aimed to put a definite purpose in view during the journey.
Invitations sent for a two day program at the University of Pennsylvania Law Department opening with receptions, building tours, and dedications. Lectures by Provost Harrison, Dean Wickham Draper Lewis, and visiting officials from Harvard Oxford and Cambridge. Washington's Birthday events include honorary degrees and the Price Hall dedication with Prof. Hampton Corsen.
The National Guard of the state adopts a new canvas bag with a wood frame similar to the old knapsack. The blanket wraps inside the bag, with the cover beneath the knapsack, carried across the top and down the sides. Weight rests on the hips for comfort and a neater appearance. All guardsmen will be issued the new knapsack.
The state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association will convene in Williamsport on February 22 and run for four days. A strong railroad branch delegation from the city will attend including Henry Curry F P Bryant J Troch J H Swares W G Young F Roberts and secretary W W Adair. Members of the Improved Order of Hepinsophs of Dunmere are asked to attend the next meeting. February 11 notes an installation of officers and other business. Try a Hotel Jermyn elgar 10¢ smoke the Pocono cigar.
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