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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
3
Scattered reports cover wrestling bouts at Scranton Viewele and matches in Delaware and Madison areas. A student concert by International College of Miele and a Baptist pastors event are noted, with hospitalizations and a retirement surprise at the Grove stemming from a retirement ceremony.
The deceased Catherine Webarthy, once a resident for about fifteen years, died in Denver. Her remains arrived in the city and were taken to Cosick's undertaking parlor on North Washington avenue. The funeral proceeds will be at 2 o clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Legal proceedings in the Lewis v. County of Lickawanna contest the timely entitlement to salaries or fees for county officers under 1866 and 1876 acts. Arguments centered on population announcements affecting eligibility. an opinion was expected, with Supreme Court appeal planned, and a ruling possible next month.
The third week of January term of common pleas court opens this morning with Judge John P. Kelly in the main courtroom and Judge Tk W Archinild in No 2. Many of the thirty five cases on the list are likely to be continued due to illness of attorneys parties and witnesses.
The Coyne faction in Lackawanna township’s Democratic nomination faced a abrupt end after protests failed to secure proper service of notices. Objections filed midweek were voided Saturday when the constable did not serve notices, forcing anew proceedings led by Hon. John B. Quinnan for the objectors.
Francis W H Day declares his wife Annie deserted him four years ago and seeks a divorce. Attorney Martin filed the libel, with a hearing set for next Friday before a judge. Other items note a lunacy hearing for Henry Lange and verdicts in ejectment and corporate proceedings in the city.
Joseph Hays suffers possible skull fracture after a quarrel on Spruce Street near Hye Won Enn. Phil Youngs and Jatian Nett detained. Hays hospitalized in delirium as police investigate alleged assault during a dispute over Waldron horse sales. Youngs jailed after hotel arrest by Lt. Davis and Officer Neals.
A large crowd attended a special service at First Presbyterian to honor Queen Victoria. Speakers praised her long reign, Christian faith, and royal legacy for Britain and the empire, urging unity with England and the United States through shared faith and history.
The piece extols interest as a unique study and vital aid guiding individuals through rough roads to success. It describes how savings grow under a bank’s care, with interest compounded semiannually, and frames the Savings Department at Traders National Bank at the corner of Wyoming and Spruce as the medium of exchange and support.
Dr N Y Leet retires as chief surgeon of Moses Taylor hospital after a long career dating to the hospital's opening. Albert C Ives, teller at First National Bank, known for wit and steady trust, lives in Green Ridge with a growing family. James Mahon of the Free Press leads a Scranton revival of the paper, while Nelson W Gillespie of Providence heads to England to pursue work with Mr Arbuthnot in London and Mr Gillespie's New York World ties.
The article reports sermons and events across multiple churches including Ash Street Methodist and African Methodist, with Rev A Metin and other speakers preaching on topics such as light mercy and Christian life. It notes musical performances by the National Jubilee Singers and a revival at St. Line's Church and Bhavidi's, plus missionary reports and congregational enrollments.
James J. Walsh of New York, a Parsons native, discusses the grip in a New York Journal feature. He explains the influenza bacillus survives sunless weather, spreads mainly via close contact, and stresses isolation, protective dress, and limited interaction to curb the epidemic.
Beale remains free as his attorney Sue for appeal after a December conviction for embezzlement. The court directed payment of a fine and county jail time, but the sentence was stayed while Justice Smith considers the appeal.
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