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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
3
Regular notes report a Scranton lodge meeting at 8 o clock Friday night and a Sunday session for the Coach Cab ated Stable Webs Widow in Naub’s loll. Entries describe a death in Whitewust and a fatal misfortune in China, plus a skating accident near Wyoming Valley station and a death in New York. injuries include a broken leg, arm, and knee as hospitals treat those hurt.
Bachelors arrange a dances event with officers named including FL Murphy and J. Dawson and plan a social on February 3. A disturbance occurred on lower Lackawanna Avenue as Mary Bennett was struck and injured by an intoxicated passerby. The theft case involves a boy who kept a gold coin from a customer, later returned after inquiry. the boy was discharged after his father refunded the money.
Mark A. Bush married Gertrude A. Peet on Tuesday night at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Robert F. Pierce officiated with Willam Jaynes as best man and Miss Mae Hoffman as bridesmaid. After a brief wedding tour the couple will reside in the city.
Deputy City Controller Hartley said he would not collect on indemnifying bonds posted by Patrolmen Hockenberry and Davies without council direction. The bonds were posted to cover legal risks after the removal of Dyer and Saul, with votes later confirming the removals and triggering salary payments.
The lobe Warehouse clerks held a mass masquerade and dance in Guernsey hall. The organizing committee included Iu ward MecClinn George Vipond and A D Moore. Edward Metain won best cow fund man and Miss Wagner won best heat corded lady. Performers included Walter Dilokelnick Arthur Dayie Loulen Luts and Allen Ales with Arthur Davis.
Mrs John Luddon of Minooka died suddenly Tuesday afternoon as her infant daughter’s casket was being moved for burial at St Joseph’s cemetery. She had not felt well for some time and it is believed the child’s death affected her. She was 33, survived by husband and three children.
In recollections of Horace Greeley, the financier Ike the Southern planter is described as lavish with gifts and quick to defend his largesse. The narrator recalls offering gentler criticism while in the Tribune’s old office, noting Greeley’s patronage of a Vanderbilt kin and his stubborn stance on private debts.
The jury returned a verdict for Miss Mary Tustin against Scranton for 7000 dollars, the city's largest damage award to date. She claimed injury from a flywheel on Adama Avenue near C B Scotts, causing facial wounds and permanent disability. City Solicitor Vosburg plans a new trial arguing excessiveness and new evidence.
The will of John Mooper of Inte aft Scrinton was probated yesterday, with the document entering probate in the local surrogate court. Clerks filed the testament and began the distribution process under court supervision.
Judge John F P Kelly granted divorces to Tila P. Kreage of Dunmore and W K Rebincon of Carlondale. Kreage, formerly Kresge, was married June 1 18% at Le Grange Wyoming County and deserted six years ago with no support since. Robinson I Jewishlo J Robinson wed Nov 20 1897 in Wilkes Barre and separated after nine months. she left for Breckcourt. Attorneys represented the spouses in the proceedings.
The petitioner Kate Cy Mit of this city seeks to adopt her one year old daughter Anna Staples. The court ordered publication and a hearing to show cause why the adoption should not be granted. Wesburg & Dawson represent the petitioner.
The United Mine Workers of America closed its session at 1 PM after reviewing the constitution. Changes were adopted with no major fights, including delaying the referendum system, maintaining dues collection rules, and extending membership eligibility timing.
Paddy Donovan the Philadelphia boxer was acquitted in Belvidere New Jersey after a trial over Frank Welch’s death from a New Year’s Eve exhibition in Philipsburg. The jury found no fatal blows and physicians cited a brain injury as the cause. Donovan and several co defendants were later acquitted of aiding and abetting a prize fight.
The trial of Danville resident Wintersteen ends with him showing no concern during proceedings but breaking into tears when the judge delivers the sentence. He is reported to have murdered Martin Viner, superintendent, in a September crime tied to his employer. The case notes his confinement at Eastern Penitentiary.
Judge Kelly holds the borough failed to allow stocker sixty days to complete the sidewalk work and proper notice before levying costs. The decision notes the grade was not established, preventing compliance, and cites statutory procedure for notices and cost collection. The opinion also covers fees for serving a process and a new trial denial in related cases.
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Ave offering installation repair and maintenance for homes and small buildings with prompt service and local coverage.
General John H. Littlefield recalls his famous mentor Abraham Lincoln in a February issue, noting Lincoln pleased clients when cases were fair and advised any weak case to seek another advocate. He recounts Lincoln’s blunt remark about a client with a weak equity story and his thoughts during trial.
The ad touts pure, brilliantly made diamonds sold at 25 percent less than anywhere else with an invitation to visit for proof of quality and value.
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