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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
3
An advertises a first class mountain city hotel inviting public patronage. Riflegets open with a few rooms for permanent boarders and meals at regular hours breakfast 6 to 9 lunch 1 to 2 30 dinner 6 to 7 30. Large party arrangements by phone 4674.
A garbled local page reports a Thursday trolley service from Wiehinton avenue at 7 80 pm and extends an invitation for girls with fare. It mentions funeral plans for Mrs MacDonald and a hearing continuation in Wirranla proceedings alongside committee meetings and a new city inspector appointment.
The Primrose Dockstader minstrel troupe performed to a full Lyceum house in Scranton last night. Lew Dockstader and George Primrose led with popular specialties and impersonations while Walter Vaughn Larry Dooley Charles Kent and Harry Ellis impressed as soloists. Neil O Brien drew big applause with a droll musico mechanical fan act and the show closed strongly with Carl Damman acrobats.
Regimental orders from Scranton dated July 20 1909 publishCircular No 3 from Inspector of Rifle Practice July 18 1900. National Guard matches set for Mt Gretna week of Sept 10 1900. Thirteenth Regiment to select four members and one substitute for team. Captains to submit eligible lists. Inspector provides ammunition. aim to win brigade trophy.
An inquest into the death of Mrs Tomas Dandow was held in Alder man Otto Myers office on West Market Street with Deputy Coroner Paine presiding. Six witnesses testified but found no suspicions. The jury ruled she died from poison self administered via laudanum after purchase of the poison on June 1.
Michael Morrie, about 23, fatally injured in a Monday night incident at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. He died yesterday morning at Lackawanna hospital after one leg was amputated and severe internal injuries. Remains removed to his Seventh street home.
Thomas C Burke and three companions sparked a late night disturbance at the Franklin avenue Linden street corner. Officers Noale Addyman and Karke detained the group. Knapp was discharged, Van Valen led eight days, and Coggins served thirty days.
A. D. Dean trustee for the heirs of I. & Dean sues B. M. Winton and Walter W. Winton and Greenwood Coal Co. to recover an undivided half of the William Moore tract in Lackawanna township. The case hinges on alleged tax sale manipulation and misowned property later leased to a third party. surface value cited at least $20,000. Attorney H. M. Hannah represents the plaintiffs.
Jenkins seeks 29000 dollars alleging salary and money loaned to Rushbrook Coal company during ten years ending 18s. Albert Buckham testified as the company’s doorkeeper. The case before Referee Charles L. Hawley continues with defendants’ counsel Price and Ricketts for the company.
Peter Rosar owner of a Cedar avenue and Alder street hotel was granted a liquor license by Judge Kelly for the fiscal year end after leasing to Henry Saft who had assumed a license. Michael Gallagher of Back road and River street reported a similar tenant issue and obtained a license.
The $40,000 bond of Tax Collector John D. Jones of Taylor borough was approved and he fled yesterday. The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland is his surety. Lewis McCloskey, collector for Fran som township, fled a $6,000 bond with W. Blackwell and M. W. Petty as sureties. Both bonds were approved by Judge Edwards.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple personal names and an Old Forge location. The readable items include Thomas Coleman Beranton Margaret Coyne Victor Krynions Olona Basolyga Albert E Sherman Elisabeth Moyle Humanuel Symes Harriet Williamson and the city Scranton with Old Forge references.
Ferdinando Feidericco released on $500 bail before Judge Kelly. He faces assault and battery and threats charges from neighbor Michael J. Junson of the South Side. Open judgment rulings granted in Hagen and Son versus Mary Donnelly and Schwarts versus Corrigan.
William McDermott was arrested by Patrolman Matthews at his brother John McDermott’s home 717 Hampton Street. He faces a theft charge for allegedly stealing 300 dollars and a suit of clothes from Andrew Frits of 301 River Street Wilkes-Barre, with a hearing set for today.
Letter from Mary Vaughn of Kentucky describing severe postnatal illness and womb trouble. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Liver Pills and Wash with relief enabling her to perform housework again. She urges other suffering women to seek advice and use the remedy.
Davis, 28, fell from a twenty foot pole near Grove Street and Clay Avenue in Dunmore while stringing wires for Wade Fravk. He died minutes later from head injuries. coroner to hold inquest at West Scranton station this afternoon.
City officials confirm an ordinance granting 1000 dollars for Abington turnpike repairs will lapse. Judge Archbald extends injunction delaying city work by Turnpike Co. President Paine backs halted repairs while council pursues court action. Streets Commissioner ends crew. solicitor to handle condemnation steps with Molente assisting Vosburg.
Charles T. Anitlee a Lackawannanavertiy pawnbroker was arraigned by Alderman Millar on a charge of receiving stolen goods. The case ties RK Medell to renting a typewriter to Lackawanna Railroad employee and using it to secure a loan. The machine was found in Angle's shop. bail set at 400 dollars. Medell fled the city after a warrant was issued.
James Grier, a common councilman of the Third Ward, suffered another blow as his wife died two weeks ago and his infant child passed away yesterday. The private funeral is held this afternoon from the residence on West Market Street, with interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
The Roos family feud intensifies as Abe Roos faces allegations his brother Loon planned an explosive attack on Abe’s wagon near Linden street and Penn avenue. Leon Roos claims he never planned violence and says Moses funded his move to work after disputes over support and wages.
A Coven ant Grove Florida reader reports a diarrhoea outbreak and credits four doses of Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing him. He says he recommended it to others and it is the best medicine they have used. Sold by Matthews Bros, wholesale and retail agents.
Amid new development near AVES, plans surface for a large rem estate project totaling multiple millions. The proposed map routes and price estimates target several blocks around 419 Eleventh Avenue in Mountabalo, New York, with bids and contractor notes circulating among investors.
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