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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
3
A hasty roundup of city notes includes committee meetings, a mine accident injuring John Mingila, a charter granted to Lawrence Hose Company, a prayer service at the Y and a court case against Chidmon. Also reports of a theft arrest, a preliminary boxing bout, and club meetings with election plans.
The annual message from Mayor Bailey reviews city finances and department reports. It lauds the police and fire departments, notes forthcoming annual figures from City Treasurer G Boland and Building Inspector John Newton, and urges improved refuse disposal methods as Scranton pursues prosperity amid manufacturing growth.
The Wilkes-Barre council failed to adopt the bond ordinance on third reading amid quorum doubts and procedural disputes. Mayor Abr Grier and others argued minutes were improperly adopted while supporters claimed a quorum existed. The issue was not resolved and could not be presented to voters at the coming election. The candidate for controller Hor with standing reports, Bo Wielraseyen, denies any Republican bloc. The Record is available in Scranton at local newsstands.
John Jenkins testified in an equity case brought by Elisha Cory against Coray Jenkins. The suit seeks to compel an accounting and prevent transfers of two hundred shares of Rush Brook Coal stock, with Jenkins recounting his long service and trust arrangements and Cory’s allegations of misappropriation. The hearing adjourned with Jenkins still on the stand.
In a dated October 1 agreement the owner transfers title and interest to E. A. Corav contingent on death of John Jermyn. Jenkins disputes the phrasing claiming he purchased the property outright and that the trust claim against Corav is untrue. Lemuel Amerman drafted the paper, but the arrangement hinges on death event terms.
Bauer's Military Band will furnish a sacred concert for men at the Young Men's Christian Association meeting next Sunday in the Lyceum Theatre. Seven hundred tickets were requested and managers may open the entire house. Secretary Mahy has received strong commendations from city pastors for the event and its aim to provide a constructive Sunday afternoon. Secretary F. W. Pearsall will offer a brief address at the close of the program, with plans to be announced in Saturday's Tribune.
Mitrick Cady a loner who lived along the road to Moscow was found dead yesterday morning in a pile of show near his hut. He was about 60 years old and survived by several children. Authorities suspect heart failure. Coroner Roberts notified.
Arthur Young, a 16 year old from Carbondale, was released from the county jail after a thirty day sentence for stealing Attorney Leule Gramer’s umbrella. He earlier served multiple terms and escaped a constable with the stolen commitment, pled guilty at arraignment, and received thirty days.
Dr Wetherill secretary of the state board of charities visits the con demner man daily to assess Van Horn. He reviews trial testimony and depositions about Van Horns sanity and has discussions with Van Horns lawyers Thayer Wedeman and Horn. He declined to reveal his conclusions but seeks full details of the case and its minor incidents.
A fire broke in No 2 public school Tuesday due to overheated furnace piping. The principal and a teacher in a primary room formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the blaze before the firemen arrived, preventing panic among pupils. The woodwork was charred but damage was limited.
John Mulderig, a laborer for Thomas Sullivan, died instantly in a fall of rock in a Greenwood Coal company shaft at Gronwood yesterday afternoon. Sullivan escaped unharmed. Mulderig’s body was taken to his home in West Minooka. he was about 7 years old and survived by a wife and several children.
George Hames of Detroit, an alleged forging agent for Harrisburg Building and Loan, was arrested in Syracuse on information from Scranton and taken to Binghamton to face charges. Victims including W. W. Wilkins report a hoped indictment. Eames forged checks with disguised endorsements, deceiving travelers and locals alike.
The article claims pneumonia follows colds or influenza but can be prevented by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It asserts the remedy counteracts the tendency of a cold or grippe to become pneumonia and praises it as the best for bad cold and grippe. It notes guaranteed bottles and sales by Matthews Bros.
A promotional note touts a durable pan marketed as a smart investment for up to six months. It emphasizes long lasting metal quality and notes 17c standards as superior.
A description notes three colors in the decoration and gold tracing as a key feature. The text emphasizes the visual appeal and value of the design, with mention of Suva in connection to the dish presentation.
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