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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1899
Page
3
A garbled notice lists a series of events including a Boy Scout group activity at Bt Choorge No 1 lodge, a Saturday gathering for a local aid society, a Tuesday evening Christian Endeavor meeting, an inquest notice about a death on May 2, and funeral and picnic notices.
A man named John wine hums was charged by his wife with assault and buttery before Alderman Howe. The annual meeting of the Free Kindergarten Association will be held Friday evening at the Albright hall with remarks by Rev Po Lansing and a vocal solo by Miss Clara Elmpaon. Chief Walker reaffirms promotion of William Tannler to deputy department clerk, after five applicants. A quarrel led to a fine for William Smith and a boardinghouse mistress at 16 Raymond Court. Assistant Fire Chief Albert Lowin had a bicycle mishap on Lackawanna Avenue when he hit a hole in the road and was nearly struck by a South Side car.
Police report several suspects named Jane Williams and Jack Kalwanis detained at headquarters after a clash ending with bruises and a damaged bicycle. A juvenile was arrested for stealing foam and banners from A How on Raymond Court. A religious paper is planned by Reverend Wuthig for Lutherans in the city. The fire chiefs discuss hotel evacuations and transport limits for external fire companies. May donations thanked for multiple homes and various community drives including food and literature distributions.
William Richards, 24, a redderner from Pedlewke, was run over by a vehicle on West A Jevnesy Cat Hain near Penelwcot on Satin boy evening. He lies delirious at Lack wanna hospital with both legs severely crushed and life in danger. at least one wheel passed over him.
Fragmentary court notes show testimony taken Saturday in a divorce case Mary Reaport v Charles Reagert with July 1 as a rescheduled date. Witnesses include William Beymer Jr and Abe Miller amid proceedings on damages and testimony exclusion.
Rev. Luther Hess Waring begins duties at Grice Evangelical Lutheran Church corner Madison Ave and Mulberry St. He preaches morning and evening sermons on obedience and single devotion to God, stressing that one cannot serve God and Mammon. Attendance is reported large and the sermon emphasizes a decisive choice between two masters.
Rev G E Guild spoke at Providence Presbyterian Church on the Presbyterian general assembly held in Minneapolis from May 1 to 28. He described opening day services, candidate speeches for moderatorship, and Friday Sabbath observance as presented by the committee. The event drew a large congregation and highlighted Minneapolis as a key church city.
Charles Krotsch a mechanic employed by Tuttenbendir Drethirs and Deueetiog tue to Anemoany Vitel pits Hihoed serious injuries yesterday afternoon while with a companion near the lake below a rocky cliff. He fell about twenty feet and sustained a badly fractured lofial and severe cure and biwises on the fure.
A Scranton area inquiry revealed a $2,000 batch of orders linked to EB A Davidew with about 60 percent forged and 30 percent paid on already-redeemed orders. Auditors, supervisors, and local officials faced questions about forged signatures, stolen records, and alleged fraud in Lackawanna township. A second hearing is planned Thursday with auditors expected to explain the discrepancies.
In a fragmentary exchange, Mr. Biker and Mr. Hiker discuss risks to a new mink farm project. The dialogue suggests concern over safety and a possible plan to shield a vehicle or operation, with terse remarks about rapid action and defense.
Mrs Nance Gorsiine of West Scranton dies at her residence on Norah Main Avenue and Lafayette Street Funeral at private service 2 pm at Holy Trinity Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Meytrles Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Jones, died at 607 Twelfth Street Funeral in the afternoon Interment Whledon Cemetery. Mrs Rachel Jones of North Scranton dies at the North Main Avenue home Funeral Tuesday Interment Titeton
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