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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
5
Fine Wall Papers has finished inventory and offers remnants and small quantities at half price to clear out stock. Limited amounts remain for one or two rooms each, with a large variety of patterns and colors. Ends before spring trade begins.
Patrick Cusick, a prominent undertaker, Journeyed to New York to buy a horse. He left the horse with stable hand Fred Mellins, formerly of this city, with orders to deliver it on Saturday. The horse never arrived and Mellins vanished. Cusick notified New York police with a full description, but no trace has been found. Mellins previously worked for Liveryman Gorman of this city.
Coroner notified last night after a man was found frozen to death in Peckville. The victim’s identity could not be learned, but he is thought to be a foreigner. The coroner will investigate the case today.
Wanted Carpenters Masons Plasterers Plumbers Lathers and Machinists to visit our store and buy tools during the year. Big cut in prices lets you buy for future and present needs. Starrett tools left available at cost with Irving Ranges and Furnaces Scales Hammocks Ice Cream Freezers offered at cost.
Fire gutted the interior of Neary and Jennings hotel at 105 Wyoming Avenue in the early hours Saturday. Senior partner Mr Neary narrowly escaped injury while Patrolman Feeney raised the alarm. The blaze damaged stock and fixtures, water damaged a Newark shoe store, and Kemp's photograph gallery sustained 100 in losses. The origin is unknown and the building, owned by Casey Brothers, is fully insured.
Warrants issued for arrest of Common Councilman E J Coleman and others alleging illegal re election manipulation and bribe acceptance in last Tuesday’s vote. Detectives vow mass arrests as Coleman and associates deny charges and defend a fair campaign. Further developments expected today.
Jim Judge from Beranton extended his winning streak by stopping Kid Carter of Brooklyn in five rounds at the Greenwood Athletic Club. Carter, a betting favorite, fell behind after the third round as Judge dominated. Judge has previously faced Mysteri oun Billy Smith and Joe Walcott, with a twenty round match planned at Broadway Athletic Club next Friday night.
A sidewalk collapse outside BKRrotesky's on Lacka-Wank Avenue, Bw Wy and Gnas a, caused by crumbling wall supports, exposed a gas pipe. Gas and Water Company workers Frank Mangin James O Malley and Patrick Kane were overcome by fumes and carried away unconscious during repairs.
A pro-Boer gathering is planned for next Sunday evening March 4 to mark Robert Emmett's birth anniversary at the Academy of Music under the John Mitchell club. John Devoy of New York will speak on the Irish cause, with a musical and literary program by local artists and C. T. Boland presiding.
Property listing notes two parcels at 403 Linden Street and 405 Spruce Street with address identifiers Rapho 10c and Rojeman Hros reflecting the sales or listing context in a historic Philadelphia area style.
A Mayfield school board reorganization moves forward with a tentative eleven vote coalition. Jayne and Reedy align with Gibbons Roche and Golden to form a minority or Jennings faction alternative, while May Barker and Schriefer are often absent. Major Fellows faces secure retention as secretary.
A sudden temperature drop turned Sunday into a blustering cold day with a fierce driving wind. Little snow fell despite attempts by Mother Nature, as the mild winter receded and the cold dominated the scene.
The note extols Vin Mariani as world famous and thoroughly tested over thirty five years. It claims thousands of physicians and millions of people have benefited from it and that numerous famous men and women praise it in poetry, music, and art. It urges trying Vin Mariani and warns against substitutes.
The day opened around 12 degrees above zero, falling to 6 degrees above by 10:20 PM on Lackawanna Avenue. Near midnight the temperature rose to about 1 degree above. Trainmen from the Pocono area report near zero with clear air and no snow, despite the fickle conditions.
Seven leading Scranton Italians form a committee to establish a free school offering English instruction to adults and children, with Italian language study for English speakers. The plan uses old No 16 public school building, now being prepared by the Italian Catholic congregation, with a separate, donor-supported, nonparochial school run by the committee and Italian sisters trained in Rome. Night sessions for adults are planned and several thousand dollars are sought from the public to launch the project.
Henry Moran and John Cranfield, arrested Friday on a complaint by Groceryman Smith of South Washington avenue, were discharged from custody Saturday morning. John Skelly. Timothy Jones fought near Center street station. Brelly, the aggressor, was fined five dollars in police court yesterday.
A receiver announces a bulk sale of Lebeck & Corin stock at Leader store Beranton and at Carbondale on February 27 and 28 1900 with related store fixtures and long-term leases. Also a Popular Low Fare Excursion to Washington via Lehigh Valley tickets on sale February 27 for return by March 8 at 7.75 dollars, with details from ticket agents.
Engineer Shafer on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western had a narrow escape when his southbound coal train collided with a stalled train near Cresco in a heavy snow. He and his fireman jumped free as Shafer's engine plunged into a caboose and down a track embankment. Shafer was bruised but the fireman escaped unharmed. trains were delayed about two hours while cleanup began.
Washington avenue resident J W Gardner was arrested by Constable Ira Mitchell on a warrant from Alderman John T Howe accusing him of obtaining money under false pretenses and forgery. The victim, George W Potter of Dunmore, charged Gardner with cashing a $19 check signed by W J Hand and endorsed by Gardner, which proved worthless at the First National Bank. Gardner, also known as J W Taines, is sought on another warrant from Justice of the Peace Thomas Pickrell of Old Forge for forging a note. He was located at the Faurot House and taken to police quarters for a hearing.
Dr J C Bateson spoke on The Relation of the Physical to the Spiritual Life at the Y M C A rooms yesterday afternoon. He demonstrated a chemical experiment with water dyes to illustrate belief and the spirit of God turning colored liquid back to clear water. A song service followed led by Prof J M Chance.
George Oramech a Polander was brought to Lackawanna hospital with a badly injured right thigh after sitting on a needle. X ray showed its position and Dr. P F Gunster operated Saturday morning to remove the needle. Lane's at 20 Spruce street advertises wines and cigars.
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