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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1897
Page
7
Base Ball today with Wilkes Barre meeting Scranton at 3 45 in a public game. Admission is 25 cents. Writers must sign their true names for publication under the paper's policy on controversial communications.
A city column lists a board of health meeting this evening at o'clock. It notes fines paid for Fourth of July folly, a Pleas ant Beach excursion on Aug ust 21 by Acme lodge, and a Homeopathic hospital association gathering at 10 o'clock. Other items cover a Dunmore incident, an excursion July 27 to Farview for the organization anniversary, a recital by Mr. Southworth’s pupils, a release on a Bellevue fracas, St. Luke’s Sunday school picnic at Lake Ariel, and train/ticket details.</s>
The Connolly Shannon case on Moosic land drew detailed argument as judges merged Monday with Tuesday work after a holiday. Jury deadlocked on one question, other cases settled or argued, including City of Beranton damages for New Street grading and multiple divorce and property actions.
Walter Bevan a Lafayette graduate registered as a law student in Scranton. Wells of Scranton Trust and Bay inks Bank report confirmed. H C Butler appointed auditor to distribute funds from Margaret Boland real estate sale. Crans and Corcoran released on bail. Third anthracite district examiners passed mine foreman exams. Company A Patriotic Guards granted a charter. Jacob Sohns jr and others named subscribers and trustees. Lutherina J Peters will admitted to probate. Polly Louise Exiwarda named executrix. Viewers appointed to assess damages from Susquehanna Connecting Railroad for land seized in Lackawanna township. Charles du Pont Breck named trustee for petitioners.
Alvin Armstrong 14 faced trespass charges after being stopped by Special Officer James Durkin near the Nay Aug tunnel while riding a freight train. Alderman Millar offered a $3 fine or ten days, Armstrong produced a $5 silver watch as forfeit, and the judge reduced the fine to $2 with payment due Saturday. Armstrong lives on Luzerne Street.
Large rush of citizenship applicants overwhelmed the court as two naturalization courts opened. Judges Archbald and Edwards refused papers to aliens who could not read English, despite prior leniency. One man claimed he could read Hebrew, prompting a curt reply that showed the test was strictly applied.
Scranton lodge No. 263 Knights of Pythias installed officers Evan Jones as chancellor commander W A Browning as vice chancellor Philander Kimble prelate J P Wardle master of arms Martin Joyce keeper of records and seals N J Dunnell master of exchequer Charles E Tropp master of finance Martin Joyce grand representative John F Scragg George E Bax James H Deacon trustees The installation was performed by Grand Chancellor H N Dunnell Preparations for the state convention were announced for next month at Mulbert's hall.
Mrs Tettle Wetzel yesterday caused the arrest of T Goldstein a jeweler after tracing a watch valued at 00 missing from her husband who disappeared from the South Side months ago. Goldstein claimed he bought the watch from Mr Wetzel and paid him 28. He was held in 300 dollars bond for court appearance.
Miss Norah Sullivan employed at Heemers restaurant on Washington avenue fractured her ankle and sprained her wrist after a skylight gave way. She fell eighteen feet to the restaurant floor and is a resident of Minooka.
A joint council session read an invitation from Brooks Street Sweeper Co to attend a test of its New Patent sweeper Friday at 2 PM at the corner of Adams Avenue and Spruce Street.
John Roguski J Chilescki M Kin oski and W Kinosid were arraigned before Alderman Millar on rioting charges with M Lopatsner as prosecutor. Bail set at 200 dollars each. Charles Sanford arrested on multiple charges after allegedly stealing a pocketbook containing 10 dollars and spending it. Sanford faced larceny assault and battery threats and malicious mischief with bail set, and was jailed.
Mary Lewis, a white woman, was arrested at the insistence of Mrs. Balsey, who alleges Lewis enticed her colored husband away. Bail set at 600 dollars before Alderman Millar for court appearance.
Health means a perfect condition of the whole system. Pure blood is essential to health. Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pure blood and thus health and happiness. Hood's Pills are a favored family laxative and liver medicine. Price not stated.
Attorney Wedeman sought release for Magic Conrad of Forest City under insolvent convict act. Judge Archbald denied immediate release but later District Attorney Gunster ordered her freed Saturday afternoon. Judges then set that prisoners’ terms end at midnight on their release day to prevent early releases.
The advertisement promotes a sleeping car service on train number seven departing New York at seven p m daily. The route promises no car changes for all passengers, claims to be the shortest and offers the lowest rates. Apply at the nearest Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad ticket office.
After six weeks idle, the North mill restarted on single turving employment for nearly 100 workers. A blast furnace engine No 3 broke down but another engine covered, causing only engine damage and broken windows. No official word on the South mill, but a notice is expected to announce a Tuesday lighting.
Beginning today July 7 the Cedar avenue bridge will close for a few days for replanking. A. J. Dunning Jr Street Commissioner.
Colored porters in charge of day coaches on the Nickel Plate Road and sleeping cars Scranton to Chicago via D., I. & W. and Nickel Plate Roads. The route is advertised as the shortest quickest and most comfortable. Inform with M. L. Smith, Div. Poss. Agent, D., L. & W. R. It. for information.
Crina war presents the Glow Night Lamp as a odorless smokeless low heat device. One pint of oil lasts 200 hours and it is pitched for sick rooms bedrooms nurseries lavatories and dark corners. Suitable for summer cottages and easy to regulate with no danger reported.
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