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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
2
Initiation baking powder prices drop but most products contain alum. Health risks arise when used in food as alum can be injurious. Consumers warned to check ingredients and avoid alum-based powders.
Judge H M Edwards is ill with the grip, forcing postponement of many cases in court. Smythe sues for damages over alleged defamation related to a public dispute about a local directory project, claiming injury to his reputation.
A civil action was begun by W. P. Smythe to recover 25000 from Edgar Wilson Tiemy Wastfers and J. B. Williams. Attorney C. H. Soper filed the papers in the case.
Testimony heard in two divorce cases by Judge HR W Archbald. In McGowan vs McGowan, Mrs Margaret McGowan testified they married fifteen years ago and he has robbery and burglary convictions with penitentiary terms. she alleges cruelty and residence at Carbondale. In Evans vs Evans, Mrs Ruth Evans seeks relief from David T Evans, who deserted her in April after living with her in Hoboken North Carolina and elsewhere.
Attorney Wy. 4. Hand urged the court to place on the docket this week a case started by District Attorneys W. O. Lewie to determine whether county officials are entitled to fees or salaries. Judge Archbard ordered the matter postponed to week’s end. County Solicitor H. J. Taylor suggested adding counsel H. A. Knapp and J. M. Burns to protect county interests amid the shared law partnership with Mr. Taylor.
Attorney F M Lynch filed for a writ of mandamus to compel John J Manning burgess of Olyphant to sign a contract awarding sewer construction to Stephen Flanaghan. Borough council had approved the lowest bid on September 1 but Manning refused to sign due to alleged bias and improper reasons.
Healster of Willa Koch yesterday filed probate wills for Daniel West and Mary Dom hieler. Letters testamentary granted to Charlotte West and Frank Pombecher, with estates including Margate Campbell and George Ta. Hates. Administration titles granted to Elly Bites for George Ta Hates and to Pthidget Moran for Petey Moran.
An appeal to the superior court was filed yesterday in the case of Fr C Dibbe and George Che as heirs of DD C ibe deceased. The Mascort pond case involves Jadeo Ho M Milwarits and Judge Kidwarde with an opinion against the plaintiff's claim of fishing rights by prescription. The superior court must decide the question of private rights by prescription in Dansell pond.
On motion of Hon Alfred H Tracy was admitted to privetied in the Courts. A mate, JWense Wax granted by the clerk to Herbert Hewitt Martha Williams Jamies F Bell Frank D Stocker Charles Horn and Worthington Scranton who have notified their final examination are to admitted to the bar next Monday. Attorney John O H Hunter filed for a lodge of United Mine Workers in the court yesterday.
The document names subscribers to articles of incorporation including Thomas Souleby David Patterson John Mart John Olden and John Timly for the city ward designation No S08.
Mhiring reports thirty two thousand seven hundred sixty boxes of Laxative Brome Quinine purchased by wholesale houses J W Crowdue & Co Texas Drug Co and Patton Worsham Drug Co in Tulsa.
Industrial notes state U S mineral production rose sharply from 1900 toward 1910 due to improved appliances and scientific methods in mining and smelting. The piece urges federal support for mining research and education, citing a Senate bill to fund geological instruction and metallurgical research, with ongoing annual increases.
The notice lists the D L W board for Monday January with Wild Cats East Summit and West teams, Kingsley and McDonnell, plus various attendants and timings. Routes include From Cayuga and Nay Aag with morning and evening runs and a note about conductor and next trip details.
An advertisement touts Dr. Chase's Ointment as a skin food that soothes redness roughness and pimples. It claims cures for eczema salt rheum and itching and notes use for chafing burns and irritation with a cent a box price and Buffalo New York origin.
Bargain display includes Ptreces and Venitins in leading colors with prices from $1.00 to $2.00, previously $1.95 to $2.05. English suiting grounds offered, homespuns and chevroles in grays and browns ideal for skirts, serges and fancies on sale, plaid backing bustings for skirts and capes, about sixty styles, widths around 4 inches, prices from $1.00 to $3.00 per yard.
Large stock of sterling silver flatware including spoons forks and knives. Sets come with cases and presentation for wedding presents. High quality pieces advertised for couples starting married life with stylish tableware.
Two lots totaling about 590 yards offer plain taffeta and corded wash fabrics at special low prices. Velvets and brocaded velvets are available in limited quantities with strong discounts. Selected pieces include plain elk colored velvete at a bargain price well below regular value.
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