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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
7
Mixed city notes record a council meeting with agenda items and a probate order granting administration to Anta Dhow’s widow Hi Welalead Tioths Gynvey, plus details of a disturbance leading to bail for Samuel Tarvin on assault charges. Unclaimed remains for Thine Mneriegs Whe and ongoing publication changes at Coles' Storm appear in brief notices.
Arab peddler Sai John was arrested by Special Officer Maebernatd after clinging to a Luckawainne train. Arraigned before Alderman Howe he was committed to county jail in default of a fine. He fell from the car as the train moved, narrowly escaping death.
A man named Henry Griffin died at his home on Columbus Avenue after a stroke about a week earlier. The account suggests failure to receive proper medical attention and mentions investigations by Corner Roberts. A wife named Mrs Griffin provides a version implicating delays and alleged interference, with family members and doctors invoked in the narrative of the death.
A Great audience crowds the theatre for David Harum with a record house. By noon the entire house sold out and by 8 15 pm standing room was exhausted as crowds lined the arcade and lobby. Manager Dusty refused entry to late arrivals to avoid further chaos while plans to bring Crane back for a return engagement are discussed.
The Lackawanna district presbytery wrapped two sessions of a missionary conference at the Second Presbyterian Church with papers by Rev. Patterson, Dr. Halsey, and others. Judge Jessup presided at the parlor meeting, Alfred Hand spoke on lay involvement, and letters from workers abroad were read before a farewell lunch ended the gathering.
Attorney John H Bonner for Old Forge borough moves a dim equity against Old Forge township. The complaint by John Ek Morgan cites the 1800 borough creation from the township, when debt was 4000 and assessed value 800000, with most of the township now within the borough. The suit seeks the borough to assume only its proportionate debt share.
Attorney E W Thayer received a letter from Washington New Jersey with a forged letter blade and forged check for 30 dollars drawn on Traders Bank. The envelope and check were found together and believed sent to a confederate but failed to reach him.
Bargain notice lists three musical instruments including a top upright piano, a Vox upright, and a Chickering square flute. Claims very low prices for cash, with items described as nearly new or excellent value. Call at Guernsey Hall, Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa to inspect.
Executors and trustees from Philadelphia filed a suit in ejectment against Clover Hill Coal and Land Company to vacate 97 acres and 56 perches of coal lands at Blakely. The lands were loaned on September 32, 1897, with a redeemer clause tying forfeiture to mining cessation or unpaid payments. The plaintiffs allege violation of the lease terms and demand removal of the company.
The rummage sale opens today at 2 o'clock at 26p Washington Avenue to benefit the Bimpson Methodist Episcopal church mortgage fund. Articles may be donated at the store, with requests for Kelly's union workers.
Article argues most heart trouble is nonorganic and caused by weak digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy, claiming regular use after meals improves digestion and can cure stomach trouble, with a large package sold at 50 cents and a free booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall, Mich.
James Saul a long time city patrolman from West Park avenue was found dead in a Longwell hotel room in Elmira where he had stayed after leaving work. A Lackawanna investigator was informed and the body was sent home with funeral arrangements under the care of Undertaker Wyombs. Saul, about fifty, had recently received city money via court action and had taken a leave from the railroad, with Gerrity succeeding him at the Lackawanna Avenue station. He left a wife and several grown children and was widely known in the city.
The Erie and Wyoming Railroad firm announces a five cent rise this year in fares for city excursion trips to Maplewood and Lake Arte. All negotiations for picnic party use will be handled directly by the Lake Ariel Improvement Company.
The Supreme court in Philadelphia yesterday refused William Baylor's appeal from the Superior court decision against L. G. Stevens. The dispute centers on negligence in setting fire to lumber on Stevens’s land in Menton township, with flames reportedly spreading to Baylor's property. The common pleas court ruled for the plaintiffs and the Superior court upheld that ruling.
A garbled clipping mentions Maine and Texas with treasure lore and harsh conditions in Utah. It cites Stonehenge quarried stones and a massive tank view project, plus London remains and old fortifications. It hints at Indian education and dune coffee anecdotes amid shifting midwinter weather.
Mayor James Molt moved swiftly to appoint Moir as recorder, prompting surprise in the city. Moir took the oath with Major Eugene D Fellows and David J Davin present, receiving his commission and pledging to uphold the U S and Pennsylvania constitutions for a two year term.
The New York Times explains clever smuggling methods used to evade duties on diamonds and alcohol. It describes mounting stones to deceptions, heat treatment, vacuum concealment, and disguises in carriages and wedding processions, with a museum exhibit illustrating contraband devices and a dramatic Paris case.
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