This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
7
Base Ball game today features Toronto facing Scranton at 3 45. Admission costs 25 cents. Publication of communications on controversial topics requires the writer to sign with their true name for public publication. no exceptions will be made.
A busy Scranton calendar includes a special council meeting and a tower branch session tonight, church outings planned for Lake Ariel and Lake Ariel on Thursday, and bills approved by the multisiting committee. Local arrests and fines are recorded along with public notices and church activities.
The case Fellows v Cornelius Smith and J Stanley Smith saw Cornelius Smith petitioning for a change of venue claiming bias from Lackawanna county judges Archbald Gunster and Edwards. He cites years of ill will and asserts he cannot receive a fair trial, asking transfer to a neutral president judge. judges deny the plea and enter a demurrer ruling with fifteen days to answer.
A new charter was granted to the First German Baptist church yesterday. Hugh Collins was appointed constable of the seventh ward to succeed the deceased Patrick Roach. A large citizenship applicant turnout occurred with English reading required. Fred H. Green, Mans Held State Normal School graduate, registered as a law student with Vosburg & Dawson. The court overruled exceptions in the 8. P. Hull assignment and confirmed the auditor's report. Charlie H. Whitney named tax collector of Elmhurst borough replacing William Snover who qualified. The $4,600 bond of Cun is noted.
The line of tax collection in Jefferson township with John 8. Collins and Albert Spangenberg as sureties was approved. H. BE. Hand HH. Osthaus and W. BE. Davis served as arbitrators in a case where J. B. Van Rieck sued Traders' National Bank, resulting in a $12 ruling for the defendant. The will of Elisabeth Heffner of Scranton was probated, granting letters testamentary to Frederick Heffner, and George Schulte was appointed for another estate matter in Scranton.
Prosecutor Z Lopatzner reports eight men arrested in connection with rioting at a South Side Polish church trouble ageio. John Buchatski and his brother Samuel were detained. Alderman Mil Mir set bond at 900 for hearing Friday at seven. Two more warrants to be served today and combined with four men arrested Tuesday to total eight.
One year after Horace E. Dents died when a hoisting rope caught by a belt dragged him over a pulley at Lackawanna Coal breaker his father James M. Dents sues for 10 000 damages alleging negligence for leaving the rope unprotected Hulstanter and Alworth are plaintiffs attorneys
Harry Decker aged 32 collapsed in the heat yesterday at Spruce Street and Washington Avenue. He was rushed to Lackawanna Hospital and, after treatment, left the hospital last evening. Decker hails from Jersey City and is visiting the area.
Four divorces were granted in the local courts yesterday. County Commissioner William Franz won a divorce from Clara Franz on grounds of cruelty. Adam J. Franz, of Hickory Street, secured a separation from Toussa Frans on similar grounds. The Jibelants appear unrelated.
A blaze at the Crystal Hose House caused 827 in damage a few months ago triggering insurance indemnity from Germania and other companies. It marks the first destruction of fire department property since the insurance policy took effect. Big Sale of Lots Opening Tripp Farm Plot Saturday 1th.
The Ontario high court rules in favor of John Church Co of Cincinnati against J Gould of Imperial Music in Toronto. It restrains further publication of Sousa marches Ning Cotton and El Capitan and orders all copies and lithographing material to be surrendered. Costs awarded to the plaintiff.
Promoters pledge $10,000 to support a new Scranton homeopathic hospital. An option on the Blair homestead at Mulberry and Washington is secured for hospital use. A large list of managers and committees is announced as the project plans a lease and aims for an inclusive institution with homeopathic control but open to other physicians.
Bob Davis died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at Lackawanna Hospital from consumption caused by dissipation. He was 1 years old and born in Wales. He lived with his parents on Archbal d street in Bellevue during his boyhood. He was taken from his father's house a week before his death. He died suddenly after hemorrhages.
The report mentions the deceased linked to a famous drug store on Centre Street and a striking appearance in corduroy attire. The remains will be taken to his home for the funeral service on Saturday.
Deputy and J D Jones a mail carrier were elected district deputy of Division 40 Independent Order of Heptasophs at a delegates meeting in Raub's hall Tuesday night. Also named were J F Muller and J Billiot Rosa with Rosa elected as alternate.
A warrant from Alderman Wright charging Charles Dean with threatening to knock off William James head was issued yesterday afternoon. They reside at 2402 Stafford avenue. Dean was held in $200 bail for court.
The D L W railroad adds an elegant through day coach and sleeping cars on No 7 from New York to Chicago, departing daily at 7 p m with no change of cars. It claims the shortest route and lowest rates, with a $20 price in Gold. Register your name and apply at the nearest ticket agent. Opening Tripp Farm, Saturday, 10th.
An advertisement touts Glow Night oil claiming one pint powers a lamp for 200 hours with no odor smoke or heat. It emphasizes safety and ease of regulation, ideal for sick rooms bedrooms nurseries lavatories and dark corners, and urges readers to buy for a summer cottage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.