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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
5
Holiday articles including gift books stationery globes atlases albums toys and diaries are offered at greatly reduced prices to clear odds and ends. 1900 diaries office journals blank books and related items are promoted as bargain gifts for the New Year.
Daniel Langstaff of Factoryville was in the city yesterday. Marguerite Romeo Millar daughter of Major W. S. Millar is at the Hotel Romyn visiting with her father James McDonald and sister Caroline before returning to Bluffton Indiana. The Brooks family and others traveled to New York yesterday. Major H. W. Bardwell was appointed associate judge of Wilmington County by Governor Stone. A wedding at Capote Avenue featured Mrs Turnbull hosting refreshments by Misses Agnes and Jessie Turnbull. Mr and Mrs Gilroy plan to live on Penn Avenue Green Ridge after January 1.
Lieut Davis and Patrolman Neuls travel to Pottsville to testify in a case involving two men arrested last summer for stealing a large number of razors from a freight car at Shamokin. The suspects were caught in the Columbian hotel and were found with many razors. They were sent back to Shamokin as testimony proceeds. Sergeant Ridgeway covers Lieut Davis duties. Patrolman Matthews acts as desk sergeant at city hall.
The Republican City Committee will meet at the Central Republican club rooms Price building Washington avenue Thursday Jan 18 at 3 pm to arrange primaries for the nomination of two members of the board of all school controllers. Beecham's Pills advertised to dispel blues or smoke Hotel Jermyn cigar 10c.
Three judges preside as Fred Huge v Hagen & Son opens in arbitration. Connor case at Scranton Traction features expert testimony on a fatal 1896 accident. Miller v Inter-State Casualty yields $807.14 verdict. North End Lumber sues Dr Griffiths for 180. Proceedings cover railway defects, liability, and property disputes in Scranton.
Judge C. R. Savidge, specially presiding, handed down an opinion yesterday in the case of Andrew Zalewski. The decision lays out the court's ruling and outlines the key findings affecting the defendant and related parties.
The court rules Mary Parcel is estopped from challenging the judgment for necessaries bought before and after her marriage to Zalewski. She confessed judgment on Oct 17, 189, and later agreed to pay the amount and costs during condemnation proceedings in 1809, so the rule is discharged at her cost with an exception noted and a bill sealed.
Scattered names listed from Archbald to Scranton include W Arthur Mandeville Berwick PA and Dominika Piezrilartis Scranton, with Josephine RB Medway and James Mackey Archbald, among others. The fragmentary OCR reads like a community roster or staff list with multiple Scranton ties and various surnames.
Harry Tuck Hyndman registered as a law student yesterday. Frank Monroe's retail liquor license in Old Forge was transferred to William Herbert. Judge Savidee heard the equity case Thomas Davis versus Lackawanna Coal. Judge Edwards granted Loughran's certiorari motion in Mike Husky case. Alderman Millar jailed Husky for thirty days in default of $15 fine for resisting arrest, with questions on aldermanic jurisdiction.
The conference committee of four council members met in the mayor’s office to seek each railroad company’s share for a proposed viaduct. They adjourned to 8:30 pm for City Engineer Phillips to present plans and decide next steps. The viaduct ordinance was sent to the City Controller to file the city’s indebtedness, using the park improvement bonds statement as substitute.
The annual meeting of the All Souls Universalist Church was held at the corner of Adams Avenue and Fine Street. Rev. St Beardsley presided. Officers elected for the year include Secretary Mrs A B Nichols Treasurer T S Stewart and Trustee Mrs Joseph Danner. The treasurer reported receipts of 967 dollars 87 cents and disbursements of 959 dollars 57 cents.
Patrons of the Scranton City Directory are warned to avoid signing any contracts unless signed by Taylor's Directory Co. J James Taylor manager.
The fourteenth concert in the Elm Park church organ recital series features J. Alfred Pennington with soprano Alethia Turnbull of Baltimore assisting this evening at 8 o'clock. Admission is by gentle offering and a hotel cigar is offered for 10 cents.
Health Officer closes Nos. 19 and 41 in Hyde Park as diphtheria and scarlet fever rage through two buildings. No. 26 reopens, while No. 31 shows nearly half the pupils ill. Twenty new cases reported. a disinfection committee studies ventilation and methods, with formaldehyde gas used in closed schools.
Former Alderman John P. Kelly, jailed for building a Newton road house without a permit, was released after Building Inspector Jackson withdrew the charge. Settlement reached with all parties agreeing to obtain the proper permit, with Kelly asserting the site lay outside city limits.
Members of the Scranton Lodge of Elks held a Franklin avenue gathering with euchre competitions followed by a smoker and luncheon. John G. Reese won first prize in euchre, Ley Howley captured second, and Edward Melvin received a consolation award. The event ran from 8 20 to 10 30 p.m. Peter Ziegler provided lunch, and Alfred Rice chaired the house committee which organized the evening.
Work began yesterday on a new Scranton telephone exchange at Dickson avenue near Green Ridge street. The 17 by 30 foot one and a half story structure aims for completion by March 1 with a full new switchboard. The Green Ridge exchange will move into the building upon completion to improve service for Green Ridge and North Scranton patrons.
All persons holding accounts against the estate of Alexander Craig late of Scranton Pa are urged to effect an early settlement by mailing itemized bills of their accounts to James Fr. Craig at 14 University Place New Haven Conn. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar 100.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea claiming usage by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It promotes the product as a universal remedy and instructs buyers to ask for the original brand with a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
The Home for the Friendless plans an innovative annual meeting held in the Albright Library hall. A. J. Colborn will speak, Mra. EB. 4. Moffat will review the past year, and Mrs. Thomas H. Dale will report the treasurer. Officers will be elected at 7 o clock. Membership requires $3 or $50 lifetime.
George Norton of Avoca, 21, a miner at William A. colliery in Duryea, was taken to Lackawanna hospital after a gun misfire by a companion caused a bullet or rock splinter to strike his left eye. The eye was destroyed and removed during surgery.
Morning at Michaelian Bros carpet store on Washington avenue owners found a large round hole in the show window and a stone inside. No theft reported. This marks the third window smashing in two months with prior robberies at K. Radin jewelry and Schlager's store. A small tray of odd curves may have prompted the breakin.
The Scranton board of trade will hold its annual meeting next Monday at 8 PM. Officers for the coming year will be elected and Secretary Atherton will read the annual report detailing the city's industrial progress in 1899. The board will also consider water rate sentiments for manufacturers, now laid over one month. A novelty lunch will follow, with members claiming it will boost attendance at future meetings.
The St. Josephs society held its annual gathering at St. Thomas chapel on Wyoming avenue with routine business. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. P. J. Horan. Vice-President Mrs. Robert Wills. Recording Secretary Mrs. M. F. Wymbs. Financial Secretary Mrs. John Brown. Treasurer Mrs. F. W. Gunster. Right Rev. Bishop Hoban gave a brief address.
Company 3B of the First battalion was inspected last night by Major W. S. Millar in a procedure similar to the reviews of Companies K and L on earlier nights. The officers listed are Captain Kambeck First Lieutenant Berry and Second Lieutenant Relph. Tomorrow night Company F under Captain Stokes will undergo the same test. Smoke the Pocono fe cigar.
The Backus Club defeated the Scranton Bicycle Club 2 of 3 games last night on Bicycle Club alleys with a 99 pin margin and an overall series lead of about 140 pins. Coons led Backus with 198, Roper topped Bicycle with 152, Hopkins and Wardell praised for consistency.
Deputy Chancellor Anna Hovglan installed new Century Council officers at Guernsey Hall. Bishop Hoban spoke on loyalty among Catholic women. Officers include Chancellor Miss Kate O’Malley, president Miss Elizabeth Snow, treasurer Miss Elizabeth Gaughan, secretary Miss Margaret McGraw, guard Miss Cawley, marshal Miss Ellen Gibbons, collector Mrs. Ellen Nallin.
Electric City conclave No. 295 of the Improved Order of Heptasophs initiated four new members and hosted a smoker and lunch. Attendees included members from Providence Pittston Hyde Park and Scranton No. 117. Committee organizers were H A Honewell L J Lynch and William Kelly.
Washington reports indicate the US France reciprocity treaty may fail in the French chambers and in the US Senate. Officials fear the pact could be rejected by both sides for being overly favorable to each.
Washington January 10 The Roberts investigating committee met an executive section to review general features of the report and aim for agreement on facts and recommendations. The panel remained in executive session until 6 p.m. and adjourned to 2 p.m. tomorrow to cast a final vote.
Local firms Matthews Bros Chittenden Phelps Pharmacy and others offer a money back guarantee on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cold or cough. A 6 cent trial is promised to prove satisfaction or refund. Firms listed include Humphrey McGarrah Picher Sanderson Donahoe and Brown’s Pharmacy.
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