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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
3
Community notices fill this page with a mix of events. An auction sale for a water-related device opens at the Lyceum box office this morning, while a masquerade ball and seventh annual social promise entertainment on Wednesday night at Third Day Avenue Hall. Separate items report funeral services, licenses granted, a family dispute and a summer engagement, plus a Jewish ceremony and an August wedding reception in local venues.
Both Regular and Common Councils will convene tonight to select members and review a large volume of routine ordinances and resolutions. No old business of unusual moment is expected, and actions will focus on routine matters.
Judge Archbald discharged the injunction rule in the Mulholland and Van Sickle matter against Bunt. With several legal points and disputed facts, he ordered the issues to be tried out in common pleas court.
Death notices from Scranton and nearby towns list Francis Fuller of 147 Church avenue. Rhoda Knight of Wallsville Pa wife of ft Bd. Jane Bargent of Scranton at 22 Franklin avenue. Alma Whitney of Scranton with funeral private. Dates: Jan 17 18 and related times. Funeral times and viewing hours noted.
John McComb presents a long court document detailing his marriage woes with Ida Eugenico McComb. He describes drinking, tirades, and violent incidents beginning in 1608, citing whiskey fueled fights, damaged property, and threats, ending with his departure from the house.
After a Harrisburg trip, Col L A Watres and staff praised the Eleventh Regiment for discipline and performance. The First Battalion arrived early, the entire unit totaled 589 men, and the train carried six coaches plus band. Ribbons and quarters improved morale as officers noted the command’s strong impressions on return to Scranton.
Oscar Mayo responds to a suit by Scranton Dairy Company seeking to restrain him from reentering the milk business in Uniiell or nearby. He argues he is not bound by any covenant and that the plaintiff is a cartel colluding with other dealers to restrain trade, a vital life necessity.
In a Scranton common pleas session Judge Ed wards presided. FE 8s Williams sues John A Mears for 295.81 claimed as balance on excavating work for the Mears building. Mears says overpaid by 15 with contractor and architect blamed for disputed measurements. Jury deliberates on Bittenhender v Koch and Joyce v city. Fred Markley v Bikofekl verdict 896.00 for plaintiff.
John Sharak complains of Rev. Alexander Tooth avoiding his home during Christmas church rites at Mayde Park and criticizes the priest's, and notes he sought Rev. George Aruchka for funeral services for his child. He says he helped build the congregation but faces perceived unfair treatment.
Clauss Jewsons presents an important study at the rate of $5.00 per term of ten weeks involving Jarvis Hardenbergh Pinne achool.
The Superior Court adjourned after handling forty five cases with judges and officers returning home. Next sitting set for February at Williamsport. Several rulings issued by Judges C Bohick and George Borlady across Philadelphia and Northumberland counties with judgments affirmed reversed or remanded.
Chief Gurrell asks the council for funds to hire fifteen more patrolmen and a detective to relieve workload. The request cites state of staffing in Greensburg amid annual salary debates, noting no city in the United States has few officers for its population, and hints at limited budget options.
This afternoon the Broshahan Jack son Comedy company presents A Child of Destiny at the Academy of Music and Maine and Georgia tonight. Later this week Bring For givens and Daughter of the Twenty fist. The Terrible Turk faces Dee Payne at the Gaiety in a time-limited wrestling bout. Al Reeves Burlesque also headlines with packed houses. Henry Lee brings Cyrano de Bergerac to the Lyceum January 21, with Gallic military spectacle and battlefield action. Hanlons’ New Superba vaudeville, Joseph Greene company, and William Gillette drama Field by the Enemy arrive, with Condemned Libera and A Prisoner for Life on the bill.
The ad promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a sole remedy for piles, claiming rapid, painless, permanent relief. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkley of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus, and states druggists sell the cure for one dollar per package from the Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Roland Reed presents Humbur and A Plain Old Irishman with Mr. Greene, plus My Wife's Friend and Through Russian Snows as the week’s lineup with vaudeville acts. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guaranteed or money back after two thirds used. Matthews Bros exclusive agents. Newsstand availability in Scranton and surrounding streets.
A local listing promotes a wide stationery assortment including ink tablets, ledgers, memo books, receipts, envelopes, note paper, blanks, and boxes. It highlights reduced prices on boxes and juvenile book box styles, with pens, pencils, ink, and other desk supplies, stating competitive value and a bold stance against competitors.
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