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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
5
A muddled text describes a Women's Christian Association bake sale fundraiser with talks of savory dishes and desserts. It mentions advanced recipes, prizes, and a social event featuring charity work and crafts, aiming to attract patrons for community support.
A string of visitors and residents are noted across towns including Scranton Bangor Lewisburg and Louisville. Notables such as Hon Benjamin K Focht state representative and editor and Mew KF Meffelde visit different locales while Attorney John VP Seruy recovers at home after a prolonged illness.
An advertisement in The Tribune this morning promotes a four business education program for young people in Scranton and nearby areas. The notice emphasizes accessible training and practical entry into business careers.
The January term of the common pleas closes its third week with Judge Kelly presiding. Mary Dufin seeks 20000 dollars from the city for injuries after a fall on Adams Avenue. Patrick Carey wins 4150 for wages from the Exchange hotel case. Other cases and settlements wrap up the docket.
Attorney James J. O Melley filed objections to nominations of James Noon judge of election Thomas O Boyle Jr inspector and Edward Manley registrar alleging no caucus was held and that signatures appear by the same hand. Plaintiffs M Nolan John Clark Patrick B Duffy filed Jan 2 nominations claiming regular caucus Jan 21 Alderman Kelly office. Court schedules hearings tomorrow at 9.
Joseph and Mary Walker of Clark's Summit file a suit in Prothonotary John Cope land's office against landlord C Edward Wiese and Constable Edward Chapman. They allege sale under a landlord's warrant was irregular and have had the defendants arrested for forcible entry and retention. W H Hill represents the plaintiffs.
Lillian H. McHenry was yesterday granted a divorce from her deserting husband Perry McHenry. They were married in Kingston on December 4, 1689. The decree ends their troubled marriage with legal separation and alimony implications.
In the divorce case of William Muffley the Emma Muffley court granted a rule for a decree. A hearing was set for February 6 at 9 o'clock in the morning, with a fine fixed for the proceedings.
The will of the late Mrs. Ann Hughes, of West Scranton, was probated yesterday in the register's office. Letters testamentary were granted to John Reeve, of Shamokin, and William Jeremiah, of this city. Register of Wills Koch refused to allow the will to be seen.
The court on Sunday approved the Righth ward election contest in Lackawanna township. In another case Marie J. Walsh vs Bridget O Malley the judgment stands and a title to plow is granted. Frank B Stocker and James F Bell were admitted to the Jackawanda bar.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Connell was held from her Breck Street home with Rev F P Doty officiating. She was the widow of Civil War soldier Thomas Connell and is survived by two children Mon A T Connell and Mrs James Davenport. Interment followed at Forest Hill. Pallbearers included W L and H A Connell, John Gibbons, James Davenport, and Charlies Birrell. The article notes her Nova Scotia birth and ties to the Connell family.
At the No 4 School board meeting a janitor's letter claimed five rooms averaged 70 2 5 degrees before closing angering members. Engineers and doctors were tasked to review the policy while principals must monthly report early closings and reasons. The board debated a kindergarten plan and authorized building improvements and budget transfers.
A catalog style list notes minerals woods fabrics dyes and animal products. It covers oils seeds gums resins and other commodities traded within the empire potentially indicating diverse imports and exports in a historical market context.
Leo Pardello arrived with manager Florey Barnett and C. H. Arnold in Scranton to meet Prof. M. J. Dwyer at the Scranton Bicycle club tonight. Pardello, weighing 124 pounds, posted a $250 forfeit at the Police Gazette office and asserts he cannot afford to lose. He explains an arm injury from a recent show was only a temporary setback.
Miss Jennie Howell and Edward G. Toan of Hackensack New Jersey accompanied by Miss Stevens depart for Philadelphia. They may marry in New Jersey or Delaware with Rev Milman sought but not engaged. The Tribune learns they were last seen away from the Howell residence after purchasing tickets on the Delaware and Hudson line.
Progress toward amicable adjustment in the carpenters strike continues as builders and union carpenters near a compromise. A. C. Cattermull of Chicago, chair of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners national executive committee, met with contractor representatives for talks and more discussions are planned to advance settlement.
Letter from Joseph F Gilroy to Pennsylvania Casualty Co at Scranton thanks for a draft of 6 and 42 100 dollars in settlement for nine days sickness and notes he had forgotten he held a policy. He considers increasing coverage to a larger policy.
An advertisement extols remedies first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany’s court physician, claiming they cure serious disorders swiftly. Antipyrine is noted as a later discovery, with a price of 2d and sale by Matthew Brosse.
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