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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
3
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at M. Meinhart news stands located at 119 Wyoming Avenue and other nearby spots.
City notes report condo policy payment requirements for notices and prices per line, repair work on Weet Lack Owanha avenue, Crésen St. Luke's opening, and a 71 o'clock volunteer meeting at Nay Aug Engine Bourne. A minor fraud case, a marriage in Joetus and Old Forge, and a few injuries from coasting are listed with local officials and mine operations mentioned.
Telegrams from Key West and a cablegram from the field near Santiago report Major Wint is wounded with a broken leg above the knee but in good condition. Messages were received by his brother I. H. Wint and by Mrs. Wint, who is away from home. The sources name Signatory Foltz and a second officer rumor “Talia.”
Pedestrians complain about small pools on sidewalks around the court house area. A sprinkler on the lawn causes rivulets that flood paths nightly, annoying walkers and park benches sitters alike.
Major Cameron oversees muster and oath for 55 new enrollees forming Company D in Montrose. Fremont Stokes elected captain, C. F. Ross first lieutenant, F. A. Branda second lieutenant after a contested multi-ballot vote and formal oath by the state adjutant general.
Mrs. Rachel Wincham and Mrs. Mary Thomas of North Hind were sentenced by Judge Gunster to thirty days in the county jail after conviction for stealing from Jonas Long's Sons. Attorney C W Dawson urged suspended sentence due to age and family hardship, noting Mrs. Thomas's washing and Mrs. Wincham's two children. Judge Gunster stressed the need to deter others, granting postponement for Wincham's imprisonment until next Monday to care for her child.
The funeral at Pittston yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd as Corporal Williamil Martin of Company HH Ninth regiment died of typhoid fever in Chickamauga. Military honors included a volley over the grave and taps by Company H, while ex members of several units and Father Culman led the procession from the undertaker’s to the cemetery.
Mrs Looman obtained a divorce from James Looman by Judge Fa wards yesterday. Desertion and barbarous treatment cited as grounds. Married October 2 1390 in West Virginia by Rev H Stewart. They separated after August 1 89. He drank at home and allegedly threatened to cut her throat. Last residence Cedar Avenue. Attorney Fred K Stark represented the libellant.
The Lake Shore BK showcases the most elegant limited service with fine dining on all trains. Wagner Palace cars and sleepers, high-back seats, courteous attendants, and fast time with rare accidents mark the travel experience.
The Scranton Board of Health re elected W A Pave as president J H Murray as secretary and Dr W E Allen as health officer. The board fixed the same entries as last year set monthly meetings and authorized repairs for a garbage crematory. A suspect storage of nitro glycerine and naphtha at Stowers Packing Co was noted and ordered investigated. The water supply inspection trip to Lehigh was planned with results to determine Providence and Waoter company sources.
Yesterday in Scranton before Judges Gunater and Edwards multiple cases were heard. The riskiest issue centered on the legality of declaring Abram W. Brown a lunatic while jointly owning valuable county property. Verdicts were reserved in several cases and others affirmed or dismissed after lengthy arguments.
A petition signed by nine to eleven young women employed in Central City stores and offices urged the board of managers to retain Miss Lootmann as general secretary of the Vourissy Women's Christian association noting her excellent qualities and sympathy with the staff. Lootmann declined the top post preferring to remain in her subordinate role.
Daniel Mathias private of Company EF Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers testified while home on furlough about the stabbing of John Orelll by Robert Elliott. He was a bartender at Davis' hotel in Dutch Gap and observed the incident, favoring the defense. Attorney John AR Edwards led the defense. Assistant District Attorney W Gaylord Thomas presented the commonwealth.
A brief concluding note expresses gratitude to patrons for past favors and anticipates continued generous trade in the future from the same audience.
Court actions include bond approval for Joseph Jay collector of Jermyn borough and stock sale of John J Madden hotel to James J O Malley for 6000. Equity suit report by George L Powk approved. contempt hearing for EB Melmes continued. dam ages awarded 6000 against Ontario and Western Railway to Mrs Winifred Teenle for death of husband. many marriages licenses issued. guardianship and adoption decrees noted. multiple personal injury and civil matters referenced.
Judge Simonton filed an opinion directing judgment for the Crystal Lake Water Company in the William Williams case over damages for quarrelling and carrying away no large. Prothonotary Copeland filed the opinion yesterday.
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