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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
7
A note from the paper states that communications by a controversial figure must be published under the writer’s true name for public records. The policy outlines that anonymous or pseudonymous pieces will not be accepted going forward.
Multiple community items from Scranton area including Florenc Sita Tpesny meeting in Abta, board of health 8 p m at Municipal building, Waman's Christian Tem Tance meeting at 6 p m, missionary program at Penn Avenue Baptist church, and a West Market street retaining wall project by M J Rock. Also ball for Slavic church in Dodgetown, bank leadership change at Scranton Savings, pavement work by Columbia Genestruction company pending, oath of office for Crystal General Phinney Nay Als appointees, public health case counts, church secretary change at Asbury Methodist, arrest warrant for Bally Richardson, marriage licenses, and local hospital update on Michael Busza and Patrick Convey incident with hearings forthcoming.
John Battle caused a scene on Penn avenue yesterday afternoon after an oyster dispute. He resisted a bill and became belligerent. Patrolman Tom Jones filed the incident in police docket and Battle will face questioning at police headquarters this morning. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised with medical claims follow.
Evangelist Charles N. Crittenton will hold free gospel meetings across Scranton from June 7 to June 16. Venues include Simpson Memorial Episcopal Church on June 7, Providence Methodist Episcopal on June 8, and Ridge Presbyterian on June 9, inviting all to attend.
Judge Archbald recalls an order in Bortree versus Butterman and discharges the rule on sheriff’s possession. Judge Edwards rules appurtenances’ realty status debunking nail and screw distinctions. Archbald condemns a Pittsburg fire policy clause conflicting with full value on back. Scranton clears defective municipal liens for paving North Washington Avenue.
Patrick Malherm appointed guardian of Nora Scanlon, minor daughter of Martin Scanlon, deceased, replacing R. A. Zimmerman after Nora reached age 14. Nora wished to select her own guardian, proposing sister Mary, but court rejected due to potential conflicts. Malherm was then approved as guardian.
Jone, minor child of Martin Malone of Carbondale, and Reese and Evan Evans, minor children of Mary Ann Evans of Scranton, have guardian appointments recorded with William R. Simms named as guardian.
Mrs. Anna Haggerty seeks divorce and alimony after alleging her husband Dr. William Haggerty beat her when found with a young girl on May 1. Other petitions include Clementine Rennick against Robert Rennick for cruel treatment and indecent proposals, John T. Thomas against Martha Watkins-Thomas, and rulings granting decrees in Blanche Need v John M. Reed and Etta Moses v William Moses. An alias subpoena issued in Harriet Price v William Price.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis hosted a Monday evening dancing class event in Excelsior Hall on Wyoming Avenue. Fifty couples attended as ladies wore duck skirts and shirt waists and men wore duck trousers with regalia. Hauer's Orchestra provided the music. The party kicks off a summer series of informal hops with the next event planned around July 15. Mrs. Lewis had spent a month in Pittsburg gaining new dances and novelties in the terpsichorean arts.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails. Price is 25 cents.
A letter from Street Commissioner A B Dunning argues that the council may not hire foremen and laborers for street work without his direction, citing a city ordinance. The move draws mixed reactions from council members and promises a tense clash over who controls payrolls and ward street repairs.
The article describes Detective John Moir in plain dress with a rogues gallery, stepping into Sherlock Holmes style as a top officer. It notes Patrolman Charles Ridgeway’s promotion to desk sergeant and mentions three new patrolmen awaiting council confirmation at Thursday’s meeting.
Thomas R. James and Henry Hogan were severely burned when James lamp ignited a gas pocket in the Dodge mines while laying new tracks. James was taken home to 1146 Kynon street and Hogan to Moses Taylor hospital.
Three new damage suits filed in Prothonotary's office name disputes over land and reputation plus a personal injury case. Fiugene Vail claims his land near Chapman's lake in Scott township flooded by outlet damming by Rushbrook Water Co. Viewers named to assess damages meet June 14. Michael Dubin alleges neighbor Albert Nowahawak spoke injuriously about Mrs Victoria Morek, who seeks $1,000 for reputation harm. Ella Kello sues city and others for $10,000 after a trench on West Lackawanna Ave caused a fall injury.
Secretary Atherton of the Board of Trade wrote to Indianapolis after The Tribune reported Central Cycle Manufacturing sought an additional eye for its plant. Atherton explained Scranton's advantages as a manufacturing center and invited Indianapolis visitors to come.
Three boys aged 12 to 14 were arrested and detained last night on charges of stealing a string of shoes from N Wells on Penn avenue. The theft occurred Saturday night when shoes hanging outside the store were grabbed and divided among the youths. They faced trouble over the odd shoes.
John Miller and Vanderbilt Simpson were arrested by Patrolman Moir last evening, and Arthur Price was locked up by Patrolman Goerills. Authorities indicate another arrest will be made today.
A historical note describes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cooling refreshing drink and an invigorating nerve tonic, highlighting its soothing properties for the nervous system.
Classified item listing shows various hardware sizes and kitchenware with prices. Items include 14 inch 2c, 16 inch 4s, 18 inch 63c, 7sc and 87c for 1 inch, 24 inch 98c. Also dress suit cases, cream pitchers, oat meals, plates, cups and saucers, bon bons and other pieces.
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