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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
3
A large eleven room house with a lot of 11660 feet is offered at a bargain. The seller invites potential buyers to call for details and mentions possible deals on other properties.
Delays and notices fill the column with civic items from Delware and Hadeon to local meetings. Officials discuss tax appeals, marriage licenses, and a planned visit by a national president while community programs include a Bible reading, high school committee view, and a lecture for Asbury Methodist church.
The wounded man John Bhan Non appears to hold his own with his condition described as stable and not improving. Other notes report William Richards of Bloom attest arrested for beating and held overnight after intoxication. Nettie Mohon plans to open a shoe store with Motion brothers. Firemen plan to parade for March 2 and a mixed church fair is announced at Ash Street Methodist.
The death sentence commutation hearing for Coorte Van Tiorn, murderer of Mie Josephine Werecott, lasted two hours as Attorneys George Horn and L Wedeman argued. The board indicated further delay, with a month more before a possible hang. William Simneon, convicted of statutory burglary in Shus county, also faced advisement.
Oscar Carpenter of 0 Mulberry Street died at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon at Lickawanna hospital after being found on the Roses Street wheel works field with four gashes in his throat. Coroner Roberts to hold an inquest to determine if death was caused by assault with intent to murder. Carpenter’s wife identified a razor found near the scene and offered related statements while the husband’s last accounts were delirious and inconsistent.
A reception was held at the fire company quarters on Franklin Avenue in honor of Char Zeidler of Company BL Lost, recognizing his safe return. President Thelmore Fiselmaan chaired the event, with Addier speaking for Zeidler’s friends, followed by recitations from Harry Kvane and performances by the Drum Corps quartet. Refreshments and cigars were served.
Middletown New York reports William Plomilton the noted tramp seeks to return to Scranton after planning a stay at Lackawanna hospital. Police once escorted him from Lackawaxen to a Pike county poor house and later sent him toward Binghamton on a northbound train.
Local notices announce E Robinsons Sons Bock Beer available at hotels and restaurants on Friday March 17. The advertisement highlights distribution and tasting opportunities across multiple venues.
The Addamman Kelly impeachment was argued before the Senate judiciary committee in Harrisburg. Attorney Fof Loughran represented the petition and John BP Payjor led the defense with Kelly and W. W. Payjor also involved.
In Scranton on March 4 James Callahan aged 82 and in Beranton on March 1 Cecor Catenion aged 59 died. Funeral private tomorrow evening at 7 o clock from 15 Mulberry Street with interment at Factoryville.
Entertainment Committee led by Attorney W B Lewis reports a seven day schedule for the National Association of Carrier Delegations to be held in the city next September. The program includes receptions, parades, dinners, and a large number of contributors listed as fund supporters. The planning aims to accommodate about sixty volunteers and delegates with coordinated escort and hotel arrangements.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe radical treatment for piles including bleeding and protruding forms. It claims operable methods are dangerous and instead promotes a mineral oil free remedy through a pamphlet campaign and mail order, with testimonials and pricing at 50 cents per package.
Selectmen Heche and Merman acting as special committee members report on proposed changes to the 1880 act. With Colonel Sanderson absent, no definite action occurred and few amendments gain support from Reebe and McCoon. Contested provisions include expanded police powers and suspensions without pay, sparking concern over executive overreach.
A reading in Coal Trade Journal notes a vast anthracite combine forming, with mergers shrinking independent firms. It asserts ownership shifts toward a central corporation, foreseeing continued consolidation and a rising tonnage in the same direction as prior years.
A district council of the Young Men’s Institute of Lagerie county was organized at Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Officers named include President George J. Dawseep, first vice president Willis Barre, second vice president Jarvey Jove Pitton, secretary W. O. Gilgallen, treasurer Thomas Herbert, and directorate members Laverne Benouets Bowird, R. R. Veneher, John To Uhewlew, The Potena bc, Cigar.
Four election contests await resolution in Fell Township and neighboring Olyphant. The Fell Township cases challenge votes for Thomas Hen ing and John Owens for school director, with irregularities alleged in the Fourth district. In the same township Nicholas Glenn is challenged for justice of the peace by Thomas M. Holmes amid detailed vote irregularities. Olyphant papers near completion contest council candidate and ward constable results, with claims of illegal votes and ballot miscounts.
Mrs Anna Jordan wife of Richard W Jordan of the Truth's business department died suddenly of heart trouble at 1458 Wyoming avenue. She aged thirty and is survived by four children Horace Trene Lenore and Momer. Funeral is a high mass of requiem at St Pauls church Green Ridge with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
Washingtons Will Practice as the team leaves the city for Namyton Virginia for Navy preliminaries. Manager Arthur Orwin leads fourteen players with Arie Latham likely to join the squad for the Tall club tour and practice.
In Kaetford Conn March 1 the local board plans to permit the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad to run trains on a line between the river and the harbor on March 11. The action aims to establish Sunday service for the line.
Murph C J Walter Spalding, director of the New York league, resigns from his post amid questions over the league’s operations and the conduct of its management. The announcement notes discontent with the way the league is run and hints at broader concerns within New York sports administration.
Extreme Novelties showcases plaster items with old ivory finish including hanging match safes monk's heads 25c to 50c plaques 45c and tobacco jars 75c to 1500. A large collection features pipe racks Indian heads skulls monks and Turks none alike, ideal for card prizes and dens.
In a bowling contest at Ekie alley Scranton's Elk team defeated Wilkes-Barre's West End Wheelmen by 0 points. Totals from three games show Elk 528 and Wheelmen 80144. Powler rolled 398 for Elk and Green 184 for Wheelmen. Next match at Wilkes-Barre Thursday with Wilkes-Barre atop the standings seeking lead.
Jewelry items including pearl chains necklaces belts and collar buckles and other silver novelties described in a catalogue listing without end credits.
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