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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
3
The notes report Alderman Myron Kassen officiating the marriage of William BR. Bevan and May KK. Benedick. An upcoming regular city council session is set to review the water rates report. A Green Ridge group plans a January Bach music meeting, and local church supper events are announced.
The Scranton Iron Fence company held a Tuesday meeting electing Gua Kruger man as president A L Frink as secretary and Willia A Kemmerer as treasurer. A parish sale of household items to aid the First Presbyterian church is planned at the parsonage on St Clive street today from 4 to 6 p m. Rev Murlburt will conduct Bible reading at 4 and preach at 8 at the Second Presbyterian church. Ward Conroy was thrown from his bicycle on Washington avenue near the post office suffering facial gashes treated at a nearby drug store. A report on a water state meeting misstated Marshall Keller as present. the actual attendee was a different Keller.
In Common Pleas the defense opens in the Winton Coal vs Pancoast Coal matter arguing Fischer title invalid due to obsolescence and asserting the Bidlack reservation. Testimony continues as James Anderson’s half interest is explored and ownership chains traced. Other actions include Pfeffer vs Schubmehl and Pelton vs Cobb with a verdict for the plaintiff of 317.28.
The May habeas corpus hearing in Archbald was postponed to this morning. Mrs May denies knowledge of Mamie May and claims she has witnesses to prove the accusation. The child's father faces indictment for an unnatural offense and Mrs May seeks prosecution, while relatives resist.
Monroe Brown filed an equity suit to test the title of a Bulls Head property. He asserts Providence Store Company leased the lot on March 1, 1899 for one year and Nathan Thompson began excavations for a building, prompting Brown to demand Thompson file an answer establishing his right to enter the property.
County commissioners granted the charter application filed by the German Ladies' Society of Cranton as attorney Ed Mourke yesterday sought approval. Petitioners include Barbara Shoemaker Agatha Hower Theresa Brely Marian Martin and Margaret Bruner with trustees Theresa Brely Antoniette Albrecht and Barbara Shoemaker.
A Lackawanna Railroad notice promotes round trip travel to Florida or California at low rates. It highlights ticket agents can sell affordable elpal pelate, baggage handling through to destination, advance sleeping car reservations, maps and time tables. Three daily trains to Chicago with through sleepers and day coaches are offered from Feranton.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy used by millions for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, allay pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhoea, sold by druggists everywhere for twenty five cents per bottle.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court adjourned after issuing decisions on appeals from Philadelphia County, with local rulings affirming the incorporation of Old Forge and Moosic boroughs. Judge Porter authored multiple opinions, while the Little libel case yielded no immediate opinion.
Vin Mariani, a world famous tonic, touted as effective for the body, nerves, and fatigue. The product maintains its reputation and is sold through various retailers.
The third assignment challenges the form of publication of tones in the petition presentation and the court’s action on it. Appellants claim the notice was not printed in their book, while the court found no error. Other specifications contest the trial court’s handling of questions of fact and expediency within its discretion, citing Sweyerville borough as precedent and noting the territory’s incorporation with scattered settlements and large wild land areas under review.
The late Lieutenant Rees G Watkins was buried with full military honors by the Thirteenth Regiment. A large crowd viewed the onetime family home vigil at 11 Edna Avenue before a Providence Presbyterian church service with bands, firing squads, and a regimental procession. Memorials praised his Christian life and service, and Ex-Chaplain Logan testified to his character as the regiment’s true chaplain, ending with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery and volleys from the firing squad.
We provide top quality dentistry at low prices. Our gold crowns are priced as cheap as other low carat crowns. Our denture sets feature new suction and do not drop. We stay up to date in all branches and claim to be the largest and best equipped in Scranton.
Dr J Tracy Molson, Annapolis graduate and former navy officer, describes the battle off Bandago de Cuba and the Gloucester crew’s role in the Spanish war. The lecture supports The Summer Home for Poor Women and Children, with tickets 7 cents at St Luke's Parish House tonight.
Major W S Millar inspected the final local company of the Thirteenth regiment, Company D commanded by Captain Arthur Foote with Lieutenants Alonzo Disable and Eara Ripple, who gave a strong showing last night at the armory.
The notice pledges refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises a 21 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include J. G. Bone & Son and others from Dunmore Avoca Providence Moosic Minooka and Taylor plus G W Davis Bernimin & Co W R Manners F A Kane and Joseph Davis.
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