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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
4
Thirteen children were removed from neglectful homes after petitions by the Board of Associated Charities and court orders. Four Edgington children go to the Home of the Friendless, six O Connor children to St Joseph's Society, and four Mullern children to St Joseph's Society for Cruelty to Children.
The will of Mrs Barbara Stetter late of the West Side was filed with Register Koch. Executor Henry Stetter declined to qualify and letters of administration issued to daughter Elizabeth. Emma Progsor receives a life estate in a Hyde Park avenue lot. rest of estate to husband Frank Stetter for life, then to five children. A codicil attached June 10 1899 alters shares among children.
Attorneys and arbitrators hear the case of Jaacob Theis for Theis Bros against Curtis Helmes and Thom as Walkey with Theodore Wodina of Jennyn over a 500 dollar bond given to protect against defalcation. The suit seeks recovery of collections Helmes allegedly did not remit. Defendants claim the bond cannot cover preexisting defalcations and Helmes owed no commissions. Helmes’ whereabouts are unknown.
David Spraks a wholesale grocer of 22 Lackawanna avenue filed equity proceedings to restrain J L Connell Co of Franklin avenue and Center Street from using a name claimed as an imitation of Spraks brand cigars he has sold for four years. He says the imitation tends to deceive the public and causes damage.
Judge Edwards issued a rule for a preliminary injunction against Sprinke, returnable Saturday February 24 at 9 am, with George D. Taylor listed as his attorney. The ruling follows claims that the action caused substantial damage to the plaintiff's trade.
At the request of R H H Mola attorney for the contestant the time for filing requests in the Langstaff election contest was extended from yesterday to March 1 10 This is the second extension granted in this stage of the proceedings The contest has been new nearly two years.
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names and street addresses across multiple locales. The text reads as a jumbled compilation of residents such as Joseph Cnet, Lowska Vout, John Wibleea, Antonina Domiasgaleki, Mary Murphy, Bridget Colvey, Josep Wojdak, and Pasquale Tagless among others, with inconsistent city and street details. No coherent event or action is stated.
A correspondent signing as Music Lover requests reduced prices for students and critiques conductor Hemberger. He praises Scranton's educational value of music, urges concert punctuality, and asks the orchestra to keep the performers seated during solos. He suggests nonessential changes to enhance audience experience.
St David's day events are planned with two local banquets under Mor ris Lodge of Ivorites and the Tabernacle Congregational church Hyde Park avenue. The former suits at Hotel Terrace with prominent guests. the latter will be presided by Congressman William Connell. St David's Society of New York will hold its 65th annual dinner at Hotel Savoy with Judge Edwards replying to the toast Ben David.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons of Madisonville visited police seeking her son George who she believed was missing. He is 84, mentally aging, and often leaves home to wander, regularly ending up at Hillside Home. Detective Moira confirmed the man was safe at the institution.
Republican Borough ticket lists W. Potter and P. Tesvan as fire chief nominees with other posts including William Br. Wilson Treasurer Laula Engle Tax Collector Mark Simpson Council Maxwell Chapman Christine Weber Jangon Cule George J. King Street Commissioner and Thomas Sansenbaugh Auditor. The piece urges Republicans to vote despite alleged Democratic misrepresentations, stressing individual civic responsibility and voting day solidarity.
Potter and Teevan are named nominees for borough fire chief in the election set for Monday night February 26. Delegates from the Neptune Independent O S Johnson A J Spencer J B Smith and Electric Hose companies nominated them. A relief association was organized with delegates chosen. Fire alarm testing times shifted from six to eight PM and officers were elected to run the election.
In Throop's borough hall the Cycle eli group of prominent local youths will host a country dance on Monday night February 24. An evening cake-walk offers a prize. Preparations are underway and the event is expected to be well enjoyed.
The funeral of Robert Dewlck, the boy killed Friday at Gypsy Grieve colliery, was held yesterday afternoon with a large turnout. Interment followed at Pinmore cemetery. A Kinetoscope show by the Men’s Guild of St. Mark’s Episcopal church drew a good crowd last night. Rev. Charles Hayes, former Chenango district pastor, visited town. Mr. and Mrs. Miller hosted guests on Pine Street. Miss Noellie Haughton and Mrs. J. G. Warg were noted residents in town or visiting relations.
Citizens of Hawley adopt a resolution urging the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad to restore an afternoon Scranton departure at or after 2 p.m. to improve business time and reduce travel costs. The vote cites the previous schedule as more convenient and criticizes the current 45 minute return window.
A historical note on the queen's foreign service messenger, his need for horsemanship and courage, and a famed 1850 ride from Belgrade to Constantinople. The piece recalls perilous routes, a Dover crossing ruse, and how such messengers evolved into indispensable state agents with modest pay of about £409 a year plus daily subsistence and travel expenses.
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