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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
7
A terse statement says the paper will retire publication of a controversial figure and insists that the writer reveal their true name to justify public presence. The policy emphasizes no exceptions to a transparent rule and signals ongoing editorial standards.
City officers received May salaries. Green Ridge church ladies plan a supper at 6 tonight and Thursday June 3. A ring contest favored Miss Kauffman in aid of Grace Lutheran. A $4,000 damage suit against Carbonale city and street cars filed by Mrs. Elen Sullivan. Mary Ryan jailed for blasphemy and abuse of Michael Caffrey family. Thomas Pemphrey burial at Forest Hill. former Atherton store manager. Delaware and Hudson company payrolls posted for Seegett’s and Marvine shafts. Union Bible class planned at Grace Reformed Episcopal. Unknown man arrested after threat to burglarize Mrs. O’Boyle. North Main avenue repair plan discussed. Rebecca avenue pipe drain plans to drain marshy spot. Holloway & Son representative in city for fire equipment exhibit in Baltimore. Multiple marriage licenses issued in Scranton, Archbald, Taylor, Allenville, Jefferson Township, and Wayne County. City poles tallied by utility companies. Fire department tests of novel Siamese-twin extinguisher device demonstrated successfully at Lackawanna station and Phoenix House.
After an eight day session the Lackawanna County grand jury returned to Judge Archbald reporting praise for District Attorney Jones and recommending a printed grand jury instruction book and a county funded telephone in the DA’s office. They also urged jail improvements including sewing equipment, washers, a riveted steel door, oil for cell doors, and new chairs for the jury room. They listed eighteen true bills and many costs to be paid.
Multiple notices report funerals and bereavements. Clementine Fordham died with services at H McAlpine residence Factoryville and at her Wyoming Avenue home, with interment at West Pittston. Charles Chank died at Booth Beranton aged 1 year. services planned in Scranton. Will H Johnston aged 88 to be interred at Park Catholic cemetery following a Mass at Shrine Cathedral.
Pupils from district schools plan a full day outing with field sports and races including baseball running bicycle tug of war and various age based events for boys and girls. Prizes donated by local merchants include a mandolin bicycle lamp dictionary and other items. Train departs Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 745 a m and returns about 6 p m.
The board of health suspects a petty scam where a boy buries dogs for 50 to 60 cents, aided by policemen who approve the burial order. In four months, 51 dogs buried, totaling 25.50 dollars, prompting calls to investigate repeat burials. Measles drop noted. deaths 152, births 112. Food Inspector reports confiscations of fish and meat. crematory processed garbage and dogs. annual reservoir inspection set for June 12.
A delivery wagon owned by W H Pierce and driven by Frank Wright was crushed between gates at the Wyoming Avenue and Pine Street crossing of the Delaware and Hudson railroad yesterday morning. The wagon suffered major damage and the horse was slightly injured, but the driver escaped unharmed. The piece ends with notices about a land plot opening and evangelist Charles N. Crittenton scheduling free meetings in Scranton from June 7 onward.
A Scranton page lists assorted staples and prices including corn starch, molasses cakes, lemon cakes, milk crackers, and fresh Nicc-Nucs. The ad promotes various pantry items such as table syrup, vinegar, matches, and rolled oats with emphasis on price advantages for shoppers.
In Scott township a century-old dispute over Baylor pond ends as William Baylor wins title to the 125 acre water and fish source. Defendants confess judgment for $1 plus costs. no witness fees. Other case involves Archbald storekeepers Edwards & Barthold vs Martha Pritchard over a note alleged tampering and interest addition.
A court adjourned as experts testified that the with Interest notation was added after signatures. Verdicts included $55 against W Gibson Jones and $1 664 for Amelia Tiffany. Other cases involved guttering legality and several ongoing trials.
Court fixed 10 o'clock this morning for Annie Zintel mental condition hearing. An inquest by jury is ordered for John George Mathes lunacy on a June date at 19 o'clock a m. Charles A Burr granted leave to borrow funds to pay a mortgage on the Burr building in favor of Clark and Snover. Testimony in the divorce case of Colla K Hayes against John J Hayes set for Monday at 11 o'clock a m. Berlin Iron Bridge Co issued an execution against J W Honta for 464.
Mrs. Peter Dryer of 428 Cedar Avenue fell ill after drinking what she believed was Jamaica ginger. A Green Ridge visit with Mrs. Griffiths led to severe stomach pains. a medicine later found to contain poison was given. Doctor treated her, she remained ill at home.
In the Woolsey divorce, James Woolsey versus Alice Woolsey, respondent's counsel withdrew her demand for a jury trial. Ward and Horn, representing the Libellant, obtained a rule on Mrs. Woolsey to show cause why a divorce should not be decreed, returnable at argument in court.
A testimonial from Mrs. Margaret Smith of Brussels Ontario praising Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart after long illness with heart disease. She claims immediate relief from the first dose and says four bottles left her feeling better than ever. Sold by Matthews Broe and advertised in the periodical.
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