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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1896
Page
5
The Tepublican standing committee of the Third Tooististive Glatitiet met in the arbitration room at the court house in Scranton Pennsylvania on Tuesday July 7 with Sohn Motrimdle as Chairmain and 3. OW. Houser as Souretary.
Fragmented local items report crimes hearings and notices across the West Side and city districts. Names such as Thomas Airtel Timothy McNutts and Richard Cray Jr appear with courts, arrests, and municipal matters.
The text notes booths for exhibition articles at a fair opened by the church, running from evening until July. It mentions the Coll Stream Water Company chartered at Markshore with 500 capital stock, listing local investors. It describes arrests, civic actions, and an upcoming Baptist Sunday event to Lake Arte with train departures for July 7.
A man awoke to find his funds depleted after a burglary while he slept. The thief, aided by a friend, borrowed money and fled to avoid bail. He was arrested at Alderman Milne’s office after swearing out a warrant. Defaulter then held at county jail.
Mire Moevy Telindas of New Street reports a serious charge against Atak Eyittel a shoemaker living with her in the same house. He was arrested and held on 700 bonds for appearance in court. She alleges a repeated assault attempt while she was alone, claiming three prior attacks. Eyittel is described as a middle aged man with a family.
Senior pupils of Haydn Evans, a primeforte teacher, presented a thoughtful recital in Penwell with Miss Maude Copeland Miss Mary Cavanaugh Miss Anna Durkin and Miss Genevieve Bacon. They were aided by Margaret Reynolds Lizzie Reynolds and FR Widmayver. Selections spanned Beethoven Schumann Mozart Chopin Bach Gounod Mendelssohn and Mills.
Organizations wishing to take part must send notice to Major J. W. Catford chief of staff at once so a place can be assigned and the parade line properly formed. The event promises to be large and prompt action will prevent confusion and aid success. J. W. Oakford chief of staff Commonwealth Bldg.
Brents and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's Spruce Street. Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors available.
The taxes placed in the hands of Wade M. Finn for collection. all residents are notified to pay immediately at the municipal building to avoid extra costs.
Central Republican club shifts McKinley ratification to Tuesday July 14. open air meeting proposed at Court House Square with a Linden Street platform. West and South Side factions pledge large delegations. Polish Republican and Fifteenth Ward groups join parade efforts.
A Priceburg Pollah Catholic church committee urged Bishop O Hara to dismiss Rev. Father Iwanowski and appoint a new pastor. The group claims two weeks ago he removed his robes and said he would no longer serve as priest, while others say congregants then refused to attend Mass. The bishop will review the petition and decide. The committee also seeks an accounting of parish finances for the past two years.
John A. Hart of the West Side faced a hearing before Alderman Howe on four counts of embezzlement brought by Charles J. Holmes, agent for the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance of Philadelphia. Hart, paid on commission with a verbal 55 percent share of first premiums, allegedly failed to remit the company the portion due after delivering a policy. The case notes that he did not account for part of the funds and, after sufficient time to settle, authorities issued a warrant.
The defendant was sworn and held on $500 bond for court appearance. Attorney Frank E B Boyle prosecuted. Hart conducted his own defense arguing no contract existed, only a verbal agreement, making the exact status unclear and claiming he could not be held for embezzlement but might face a civil debt suit.
This afternoon at 2 50 oclock the Republican standing committee of the Third Legislative district will meet in the arbitration room of the courthouse. A convention date in August may be decided to name a candidate for the legislature. A strong Republican majority in the district makes the nomination highly sought after. Candidates include F J Grover of Moosic, the current representative, H H Molsate of La Plume, Dr NOC Mackey of Waverly, W P Gritifhe of Taylor, and J W Cure of Greenfield.
The Faty dry goods shop run by Friend & Tayl on Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues was seized by Sheriff deputies after judgments totaling 1 605 82. Additional executions were issued against Kelly & Henley Moges Brothers Co. BR Ruys Tett Weller Co New York and others. Globe hotel stock on Wyoming avenue and John Whitbeck’s Olyphant hotel also fell to the sheriff with several other tied properties.
Figures from the Spring Inspections show the Thirteenth regiment at the head of the state National Guard with a general average of 0.00. Company by company data lists averages for other regiments such as First 0.76, Second 0.90, Third 7.27, Sixth 7.00, Tenth 8.77, Fourteenth 7.9, Fifteenth 6.0, Sixteenth 5. Eighteenth 0.91, Fourth 9.08, Ninth 8.05, Twelfth 4.04.
Bids for erecting the county court house third story close today before the county commissioners. A contract will be awarded as soon as possible. Stone work contractor must finish so iron work can begin roof truss erection. Stone from West Mountain will match existing building as closely as possible.
Hammersmen at the Scranton Axle Works went on strike yesterday morning refusing the new wage scale. Six hammers produce 24 employed workers with no helpers. the cut totals about 25 cents per day on regular work and seven to eight and a half cents on short stock. Other factory departments run normally.
Perry Hopfer fifty years old of North Abington loaded pockets with stones and jumped from a boat into Lily Lake. His body was recovered later with about thirty pounds of stones. He had been despondent after his mother’s death and discussed drowning events but did not show intent to destroy himself. A coroner’s jury ruled death by own action.
An article fragment notes the first train for Wilkes-Barre is expected to yield a harvest. It advertises various tonics and patent medicines including Hood's Sarsaparilla and Horsford's Acid Phosphate with testimonials. Also mentions Beecham's Pills and Beecham's Pills branding. It ends with Beecham Pills and a flour mill capacity of 17,000 barrels daily.
The Board of health notes the largest weekly death rate on record, with the week ending July 4 showing the peak. Most fatalities involve children under ten, with five due to contagious diseases including diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid fever and two cases of consumption. Three contagious cases were reported overall.
Street Commissioner Kinsley refused to issue a permit after two men applied for authorization to hold bear exhibitions on a central city street. The applicants’ inquiry and demeanor suggested they sought to stage public performances with trained bears in a busy urban area.
A vintage sale notice touts Sawyer's trimmed flats as new and stylish at strong prices. The ad promises value and urges readers not to miss the opportunity, framing it as superior buying power.
John Janmarch a Polish man was convicted in Morristown New Jersey court of attempting to wreck Delaware Lackawanna and Western train No 12 at Dover six weeks earlier. He received five years imprisonment at hard labor. The article also promotes McGarrah’s Inneed Powder in 25 and 50 cent boxes.
A bargain update notes 120 children's lawn caps priced at 2 cents each and 240 children's sailor hats offered at 40 cents each as sale items. Local buyers can mix selections while supplies last.
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