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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
5
Administration of Caroline Mortons estate awarded to her son John A as the court notes her death and appoints him administrator. Separately a local entertainment event is mentioned as a future activity at the Women’s Christian Association.
Contractors Flannaghan and OHara sought to start sewer work in Bright's alley yesterday morning but were blocked by William Love who moved wagons onto the site with helpers. City authorities will seek a preliminary injunction against Bright and Love to stop interference while Bright and Love will seek an injunction against city excavation.
On the oath of Constable Max Koehler of Priceburg Jor Logish Joe Oichults and Joe Kolomitz were arrested yesterday on charges of assault and battery and, in default of bail, sent to the county jail. They reside on Hungarian Row in Blakely and, after drinking in Priceburg, resisted an officer who finally quelled the disturbance.
The lease for the premises at Wyoming Avenue and Center Street was disposed of by sale yesterday to Arthur T. Martin of the Scranton Ase Hall association. He will assume management and run it once the license can be transferred. The establishment has changed proprietors several times in recent years.
Weekly health bulletin lists Typhoid fever 1 case Scarlet fever 3 cases Diphtheria 2 cases Totals 45 deaths across all causes during the week.
The Blue racers impressed in prefevenge events with a celebrated tandem. J. P. Corser won the two mile handicap, proving Blu racers’ superiority. Lohmann's offers special private dining and superior service and cuisine in the city.
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The Green Ridge wheelmen held their second annual meet with large attendance and ideal conditions. H P Mosher of Storm King NY and Bert Ripley of Belmar NJ broke state class A marks in the one mile and half mile open events. Coleman won the Lackawanna county mile with Keller and Gardner close behind amid a contested finish.
The Scranton Christian Endeavor Union assembles at Grace Reformed Church on Wyoming Avenue at 7 PM. Boston convention reports, movement status updates, and city-bound convention plans are on the program with Rev. W. H. Stubblebine presiding.
Attorney John M Harris filed an application with Prothonotary Pryor for a charter for Taylor Hose Company No 1 of Taylor. Names attached to the articles include Casper Ott John Ott John Weber John Moore Michael Ruflbach John Shield Michael Fluhman John S Weibel and Jacob Joksomok. Also notes a Patrick Casey collector of taxes in Carbondale township and sureties Patrick Brown Michael Kelly and Mary Casey. Died notices list Robert Arthurs at Scranton with burial at Hyde Park cemetery and Mary Coons and Frankie Randall in Scranton entries.
In Cranton Laine stays in jail rather than sign a release against creditors. Creditors withdraw charges if he signs. Laine vows action against Alexander of the park cigar stand and rejects an Athens exposition job offer. Mechanics liens filed by Scragg against Scranton Traction, Benore & Son, and Thomas F. Mullen for Laurel Hill park work totaling 2,469.37 and 1,104.45 respectively.
Tribune London correspondent Miss Sacha Kaiser has surpassed hopes as a vocalist with stellar notices from Royal Academy judges and major English papers. London Musical News praises her Ham ber's Nymph and Fauna performance, while Glamorgan Free Press lauds her range and stage presence. She may return to America in the fall for further concert work.
Ex alderman Rooney, now a deputy constable, arrested Frank Ehrgood in Wilkes-Barre on a warrant sworn by Joseph Clinet, a hat salesman. Ehrgood, alleged to have worn a hat stolen from Clinet while in Moosic, claimed he bought it at Kramer’s store on Lackawanna Avenue and was committed to county jail in default of bail.
Gilles Stanton files an action against the city of Scranton and Scranton Traction to recover 25000 dollars. He says he dislocated his hip on February 16 after slipping on a snow heap left by the traction snow sweeper at Capoure avenue and Phelps street, charging the city did not remove it and keep the street passable.
The Twelfth Ward election contests will be reported to court on August 12. Henry Coyle seeks to unseat Morgan Sweeney as common councilman and John Hearney aims to unseat James Manley in the select and common council contests. The disputes stem from the spring 1804 election.
At 10 o'clock yesterday John McGrath and Miss Amy Wilmore from Nay Aug obtained a license from Deputy Clerk Emil Bonn and were married in Alderman Wright's office. The ceremony was performed in his usual manner and the newlyweds departed together.
Planning for a lake carnival tonight includes a possible second 6 30 pm train to Lake Ariel to suit business men unable to depart at 5 10 pm. A reception committee of cottage residents will greet guests as the lake area is transformed into a fairyland.
A Tribune summary notes mule theft from James Flynn on West Market Street and a harness and carriage stolen from Benjamin Davies on Main Avenue early Saturday. A Peckville branch ad offers reward retrieval for a mule and new buggy. owner to call and pay for the advertisement.
Charles Schlager aged 20 employed by the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co fell from a Roaring Brook crossing on South Washington Avenue yesterday morning. He sustained two broken wrists and bruises, was taken by ambulance to Moses Taylor hospital, and may be unable to leave for six weeks.
James Cawley of Railroad Avenue was caught between railroad cars while making a coupling on the Bloomsburg switch near Scranton Street. His left hand was badly smashed with multiple bruises. he was taken to Mozes Taylor hospital where amputation was not required.
Col EF Ripple Major W B Millar and Sgt W H Burke recall a three day Mount Gretna and four day Saratoga encampment. Reports describe a pervasive wood tick infestation, causing painful bites. Alderman Post discusses grand jury issues in liquor-law cases. Death rates rise with typhoid and diphtheria, weather blamed. Patrolman Richard Behera notes smoky conditions in his hometown. Legal moves loom around Cornelius Smith libel actions and possible criminal charges. Scranton Traction lines see changes, with Dyer taking vacation in Kansas City. Attomey W W Lathrope recuperates, requiring crutches.
About three years after a head injury Moshier rammed into Principal Staegmyer and struck him, then pummelled him before Sheriff Murphy and Constable Brown corralled him. He was taken to the county jail by Whitney’s bus. Delusions claim he brought grasshoppers to Wayne County.
Three year old Frank Randall of Adams Avenue fell into a boiler of hot water while playing near a rear door. He was pulled out by his father but died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning from severe burns. Funeral is Wednesday at 2:30 PM with burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
The Barber Asphalt company started laying asphalt yesterday on the west side of Penn Avenue from Lackawanna to Center Street. Concrete reaches 43 Place Street and sheet pavement to be laid today. West side to open to traffic before the market side is paved. A large crew works quickly and neatly, with a block expected to be completed in about a week.
John R. Davis of 37 Washington Avenue heard a burglar near his home Sunday night. Davis reached for his revolver in a drawer, fired when the intruder moved, and the burglar fled down the street. Nearby, C. P. Matthews’ house was broken into days earlier.
A collage of short quips on law and lawyers from multiple papers. Jests joke about suits and verdicts, duties of judges, and lawyers shifting between cases and real estate. The snippets reflect public attitudes toward law, litigation, and legal professionals.
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