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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1899
Page
7
Fragmented notes show a local gathering at focal point focusing on temperance, law and civic concerns. Mentions police court results and community matters while listing several business and church figures with scattered details.
Funeral of Mrs. John Newcombtl held with interment at Cathedral Cemetery. A practical demonstration on plotting the hold of a printed work occurs, led by Louis Allen Debome. Catholic Mister feal society to meet at Guernsey Yuiltebing rooms with papers on the Nineteenth Century and Contemporar Reviews. Gambling machines case before court names John Carri Jin Kronten Bred Durr and others with James McGoover and Frank Alndiran in attendance. The only defendant held for court is Mr Durr.
Three year old Hernice May Probert died suddenly in Taylor Wisconsin from membranous croup after moving without medical attendance. Doctor Veidt notified and an inquest was planned for the day following the death.
An obscure exhortation touts a product claimed to aid the lungs and prevent consumption. The ad urges readers to consult Dr. Alexan and mentions Aldeniers selling the item, warning of lung trouble if ignored.
A local ad announces a yearly clearance of famous shoes priced far below value. It emphasizes off season stock and the avoidance of carrying winter goods into spring.
A superintendent prepares fifty questions to gauge what pupils should know for high school admission. The items cover essays, business letters, geography, arithmetic, language, history, and general knowledge, with many dated references and example tasks.
The item asks ratios and spelling drills. It contains phrases about five gallons to three pinta, spellings of listed words, and questions on qualifications for a valor im his wtite for the president, temperature controls for the body and study room, and the normal blood temperature.
Attorney Herman Osthaus was appointed yesterday as auditor to determine the indebtedness of Olyphant borough. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company filed the petition. It notes a May 27 1898 court order for a five mill levy for six years to cover the borough debt, and seeks a thorough inquiry into the levy’s necessity.
For the first time since last year uniformed troops march through Scranton in drizzle. The First battalion of the Eleventh regiment, led by Captain James C. Dimmick, boards a special train to Harrisburg to participate in Governor W. A. Stone’s inauguration ceremonies. Additional battalions join later. rations are supplied and orders indicate possible early return.
Arguments in the John Gibbons contempt of court case were presented before the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Scranton. Attorneys for the appellant contended the election board is the proper tribunal to test a voter's qualification, while opponents argued for the superior court's jurisdiction in habeas corpus and the contempt proceedings. The hearing lasted nearly three and a half hours as Burn s Palmer Holgate and Hamilton defended diverse positions on open court conditions and self incrimination aspects.
The argument centered on writs of habeas corpus and whether the court could punish offenses not proven, with Palmer challenging the court's jurisdiction and the constitution of the panel. He attacked the court for sentencing on non offenses and questioned powers to punish contempt under the Feb 26 1831 act. Adjournment followed with five cases remaining from Bradford and Susquehanna counties.
A Lamplight Company promotes free illustrated pamphlets from the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company for eastern farmers. Send address to W. J. Powell to receive information about Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Northern Michigan or North Dakota. Also offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after two thirds used. Matthews Bros. acts as wholesale and retail agent.
Sight Singing. Close lessons in this important study at the rate of £3.40 per term of ten weeks. Jervie Hardenbergh Piano School. Go to Lane's for your meals. $20 Spruce Street.
The advertisement promotes a Second Floor Department sale with wash machines, cocoa doormats, chenille rags, jute carpet, oil cloths, shelf oil cloth, dolls and bisque figures at special weekly prices. It emphasizes low prices and full warranties on large items.
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