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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1898
Page
3
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Serenton at news stands operated by M. Meinhart located at 0 Wreaming avenue and Mac Luckawanna avenue.
City notes report payroll for city employes and marriage of John Tinton and Agnes Barr. Various meetings scheduled including Florence mission board at Harrison avenue and board of health evening session. Burglary at 492 South Washington avenue yields stolen jewelry. Bible study at Grace Reformed Episcopal and church services announced. Mortality and contagious disease data listed with marriage licenses granted. Junior Order United American Mechanics event planning cited.
A Lackawanna bar committee travels to Washington to urge a central federal district for Pennsylvania. Judge Archibald leads the case, arguing the new district would reduce travel burdens and fit population by creating three districts with balanced sites.
A man described as George Smith of Philadelphia stole a bicycle from the Mears building corridor, rode away, and was captured after a spirited chase led by George W. Marshall, law student Dainty, and Detective Moir. The suspect claimed cab driver ties and showed a Dalton postmark in a packet. he wore multiple suits and had a leg scar and missing finger joints.
Pennsylvania splits into eastern and western federal districts. Scranton is set as center with sessions in Williamsport and Harrisburg. The plan, described by R. W. Archbald, would create a life appointment for a district judge and establish a full court staff including a United States attorney and clerk.
Miss Kate Dale led Elm Park Chatauqua evenings with papers on a Day in Rhineland Roman Life in Pliny's Time and Medival Times in Europe by Mrs Pren dergast. Miss Cordelia Freeman sang vocal solos with Mr. Southworth at the piano.
Busan Kircher ieri instigated sub cigalinet Michael Gilmore for 200 on a judgement note, payable in monthly installments of 1. Barber appealed from the arbitrators award in a case where he was defendant and Thomas E B Jackson was plaintiff. The dispute concerns a house erected from material taken from the old courthouse at Bull's Head. Jessup & Jessup, attorneys for Scranton Traction, filed for a new trial in a suit by Patrick and Bridget Malia. The jury again ruled against the company in the injury suit from Mrs Malia after falling from a car on Jones street Providence.
An early 20th century advertisement proclaims Teke Horsford's Acid Phosphate preserves vitality renews strength and stimulates stomach action to restore health. The copy emphasizes nerve support and renewed energy through a tonic formula.
The county reports total receipts of 8307 123.02 and disbursements of 20077.88 with real estate valued over 700000 and liabilities about 245000. The 1897 fiscal year ends January 3 1808 per Clerk Charles F Wagner and the document lists transfers and general expenses including court house additions and various public works.
The report lists various financial items including a 4 percent obligation refunding bond of 10,000.00 and other liabilities. It notes a forthcoming full printing of the report in a few days and references property or furniture involved in the case. The wording is fragmented but centers on court actions and county financial obligations.
Miss Alice Kemp, remembered by Scranton theatergoers for Davis stock company work, appears with The Linden stock company in Hidden Hand at the local theatre. She plays Capitola and performs songs alongside Frank Smith as Black Donald. other cast members include Miss Carlyle and Miss Le Roy. Show runs again today and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
A catalog-like listing shows bleached twill toweling and linen products with prices for assorted crash linens, damask tablecloths, napkins, and muslin. Items include Best German Linen Doylies, Pure Linen Napkins, Heavy German Linen napkins, Double Damask, Heavy Russian Towels, Huck Towels, Damask towels, Bleached Table Damask, and Lockwood muslin sheets with per yard or per piece pricing. Read as a printed sale sheet from a dry goods store.
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