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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1897
Page
7
Buffalo faces Scranton in a 2 15 afternoon game with admission set at 25 cents. The doubleheader format implies two games on the program.
Miss Nellie Muten visits friends in Moscow while Harry and Frank Strubble of Dunmore stay at Lake Winola. Mary E. Scott visits Falls Pa. John Heamwell and Bennie Kelly plan opening at Asburyark in two weeks. Vronk Coesily of Wilkes-Barre guests with Scranton friends. James Pace and sister visit Scranton friends. Clara Speicler visits from Prescott avenue. Williams family from Monsey avenue visit Peckville. Lynett and Miss Johnson from Cincinnati visit grandmother Amebry in West Market street. Nora L. Sherwood of Falls visits Mr and Mrs G W Zink of Green Tid e. Charles Hinelline returns from Nashville Tenn after Confederate Veterans reunion contract work. Mrs. Fred Abrams returns from Denver and Colorado Springs healthier. Engagement announced between Gertrude Sciemdaughter of John Sciem and Rubet D Hall of Green Ridge.
Frank Digtill, who escaped from Hillside Home in May, was captured yesterday in city hall and to be returned to the home. He sought a detective to help solve a mystery and was directed to City Detective Moir. He was found to be on the top floor and placed in a cell. Hillside Home was notified by telephone.
Detective Silverberg recovered the diamond from pawn broker Joseph Green thief Milton Beckstein was arrested. A telegram from Silverberg to Detective Clifford stated extradition papers would likely not be required.
Five men were fined 100 dollars each for trespass in Griffin Lake. McGrath as bondsman now faces action for 623.75 to the Griffin Lake Fishing and Protective Association after appeals were not filed within ten days.
Testimony heard before Arbitrator A V Bower J W Carpenter and John F Cummings in a suit by John Connery against Meadow Brook Silk. Connery seeks damages for injuries to his 14 year old daughter Margaret who lost a finger and had another injured while cleaning a moving machine at the mill. The defense says operators were not to clean moving machines and factory rules prohibited such actions. The arbitrators inspected the machine at issue. Attorneys Horace EK Hand and H Burns represented the plaintiff and S B Price the defense.
Leon Olchefski jailed June 29 on arson charges was freed yesterday by Judge H M Edwards with bondsman Anthony Swierkowski for £1500. He allegedly blew up a Pittston Avenue Elm Street building owned by his wife on June 28, causing a fire and extensive destruction. Olchefski was injured in the blast as local sentiment ran high on the South Side.
L R Evans owner of property on North Washington avenue north of Electric avenue sues the city of Scranton and multiple land companies and individuals alleging his land was greatly damaged when North Washington avenue was extended. Attorneys Fleitz Carpent er and I H Burns represent Evans.
O'Brien and Kelly filed for a charter for Jessup Hose Company No. 1 with incorporators listed as James IF Loftus Edward Costello James Reap M J Barrett B B Farmer and F F Walsh. Mrs Horoch seeks authority to sell real estate without her lunatic husband joining. Elizabeth Williams granted letters of administration for Walter Williams estate. Kunigunda Smith named as executrix after Peter Smith probate.
Sarah Griffin and associates will secure quiet possession of property after the supreme court ruling. The portion of land occupied by Ambrose Mulley will be leased, with papers in preparation yesterday. The instrument will finalize the postension, completing the transfer.
Burglars entered the Snyder Brothers grist mill in Dalton on a Sunday night and forced open the safe, taking a number of valuable papers. The burglary was described as clumsy and resulted in loss of documents.
The act appears amateurish as cracksmen visited a nearby house before the theft and pried open mill windows with chisels from a carpenter's tool chest. No money was taken. only papers and insurance documents were carried away, suggesting revenge rather than financial gain.
Columbia Construction Company arrived with a portable plant near the old Cross Town barn on Mulberry Street. President M Warner confirms in Syracuse that work will begin within days and curb setting has started, after a city solicitor’s inquiry about delayed start.
Hotel keeper John Moffitt who arrested Charles Sherman for assault and robbery testified Sherman claimed he was robbed. Sherman must post 500 bail for perjury after Moffitt swore Sherman was not assaulted or robbed. A passerby found the money and keys at the fall site and gave them to Moffitt.
Rev William F P O Donnell pastor of Holy Cross church Belle Vue reports total contributions to date amount to 2763 excluding 250 from Mrs Ellen O Donnell of Adams Avenue for the altar. He plans to print a pamphlet naming contributors and their donation amounts.
A Boston man dives into danger to stop a mad horse and avert disaster as a coach and coupe careen through a street. He shields the frightened occupant, is hailed as noble, then flees in a startled exit noting the woman is from Chicago and blaming impulsive action.
Harper's Bazaar highlights President-elect McKinley’s gracious gesture in Washington. Surrounded by flowers, he chose a bouquet and handed it to the locomotive engineer, an act hailed as revealing the man’s fundamental impulses and democratic courtesy.
One hundred eighty Pan Anglican delegates visited Windsor Castle on July 12 for a special service at St George's chapel. They were received by the queen after the service and presented her with an address.
Official Manila dispatches announce the capture of Nasugbu in the Philippines. A large faction of influential chiefs, including Aguinaldo, have submitted in response to the events. The report highlights fast-moving campaigns and the shifting balance of control in the rebelling regions.
Ed W. Thayer and John R. Edwards reach camp as rain dampens grounds. The Thirteenth Regiment earns praise for drills and efficiency under officers including Captain Gilman and Captain Robling. D Company and C Company vie for leading state company with strict discipline and punishment measures. The Ninth Regiment is inspected and will elect a colonel tomorrow night. General Gobin expresses satisfaction with the overall performance.
Private Parke of D company reports a Nine bull dog in Gimip while Privates Koons Krager and Kelley of Company 1D stand in line. The regiment shows strong health a boxing trend and a number of men depart for home as leave and discharge papers arrive.
A cavalryman insists urgent messages be sent tonight from Lebanon, despite uncertainty and a ten mile night ride. He resolves to report that the operator will dispatch the messages, reflecting duty and resolve under challenging conditions.
Seattle reports a sensational find in Alaska a lake of oil fed by many springs and surrounded by coal laden mountains. Tests confirm high grade oil rivaling Pennsylvania wells a local company formed and experts sent to the site. They returned on the steamer Topeka with a positive report and a claim that the district could supply the world. The oil reportedly seeps into salt water near the coast and the Standard Oil Company is said to have already shown interest.
A letter from Alaska reports three men Blackstone Betticher and Mollique frozen to death while attempting to carry mail from Sun Rise City to Prince William Sound. Willoughby found Blackstone dead on the beach after consuming part of his dog. Betticher and Mollique were found on the glacier. Horses could not endure the climate, so mules will be used in rack trains next season.
London reads that a South Africa commission has agreed on a report declaring no justification for Johannesburg action and condemning Cecil Rhodes for subsidizing and organizing an armed insurrection against the Transvaal government. The document assigns heavy responsibility to Rhodes despite Dr Jameson’s last moment invasion without his direct sanction.
Finch Manufacturing filed suit against Isaac B. Felts of Taylor to recover 6345.32 dollars. Crescent Coal Mining of Wilkes-Barre issued the note to Felts, who endorsed it to the plaintiff. the note was protested and Felts refused to honor the endorsement, prompting the suit.
Travel items displayed at travel-quick prices promise up-to-date trunks and bags. The catalog notes a large assortment and highlights specials that convey the idea of convenience and value for travelers.
A local ad lists a 4c and 14 quart dish pan in one piece with original price 19 cents and sale price. A 10 quart black dish pan extra strong is shown, originally 19 cents, at sale price. Also offered are 6 quart sprinklers painted green zinc vase, originally 24 cents, sale price 196.
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