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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1897
Page
7
Mrs. Thomas Foley of Woodour vanished after leaving her home Sunday evening for a Cine visit with a nearby neighbor. Neighbors report no trace of Foley and rumors spread as search efforts continue with few concrete leads.
The Tavatearns of the Salvathon unit on Price Street celebrated their twelfth anniversary with a large turnout and remarks by Captain Punter of Wilkes-Barre. Major Wiseman spoke on the year’s work and urged continued support for the mission. Six new soldiers were mustered in, and 53 officers and men from the local churches assist in shelter efforts. An evening talk on Slum and Book Work will feature Captain Hunter with projected stereoscopic views.
Miss Edith of Elm Street and James of South Main Avenue wed at the bride's home with Rev. Jones officiating. After a honeymoon tour to Philadelphia New York and Washington, they will reside on Main Street. A second brief notice mentions a quiet wedding uniting Myrtle Hall and Charles Jacker.
Evan Sloane a miner of 12 Thirteenth Street suffered severe injuries yesterday morning when a mule kicked him and pinned him to the ground at Conteal Shire. Kee Wee aided the rescue, and Dr. Jd. Roberts attended to Sloane at his home as he recovered from the perilous incident.
Alderman Kellin committed Henry Riker, described as an alleged horse thief, to the county jail in default of bail. A community event list notes the William Cornell Anthracite Clea club preparing for two upcoming trips, with social visits across Reading and Lafayette areas and a Salvation Army program detailing a road to heaven exhibit.
The street committee continues cleaning operations as neglected areas are slowly improved. Local residents like Roberts at 126 North Maine and Henrys Giles near Bowth Main are noted, while others suffer health issues. Palmer & McKonnillss advertise cut flowers and designs, and Harriet J. Davis promotes floristry near Main and Jackson. Morgan's Pharmacy lists prescriptions and supplies at 101 N Main. Second hand furniture and tools are for sale by J. C. King at 701 Ty West Lucky Wanna Avenue.
Judge Avehvald and Judge Gunater preside in room 1 and 2 as 105 civil cases are examined over three weeks for the March term. Fifteen settled with continuances. notable action includes John Huntsman v Harbor furnaces, a full $441 award to the plaintiff. A death case, David Heese aged 15, from a mine accident at Biorr's shaft No 2, seeks $10,000 damages alleging negligence and failure to follow mine law. Witnesses questioned mule fault and unsafe passage, with attorneys Wedemair Burns and Warren Knopp involved.
Guardian reports in FP Colling estate and trustee actions are confirmed conditionally. Appraisers and exemptions in several estates are likewise confirmed conditionally. Divorces, tax and creditors matters, and property appraisals with adjustments are noted, including changes to filings and court approvals.
Attorney Z W Carpenter was appointed by Judge Archbald to investigate habitual drunkenness alleged against Susin Buch of Adams Avenue by her brother John Mach. He claims she is incapable of managing her estate and wasting it. She owns lot No 7 block 144 Adams Avenue with a double brick house.
An old advertisement promotes a remedy named Ogden's Pile Comforter and a facial cure. It claims quick relief for skin irritation with a 25 cent price and promises rapid comfort for piles and related conditions.
Advertisement asserts Brom Quinice tablets cure a cold in one day and promises refunds if not effective. Wording emphasizes druggists refund policy and a six cent price.
A late evening audience gathered to hear Providence and Din Hore debate whether the United States should forcibly protect Christians in Armental. The negative side led by L W Dillon Ara Johnson and Jacob Baskernling prevailed with judges favoring their points. Several injuries, hearings, and local notices followed, including a mine accident, a threatened assault, and upcoming church events at St Marys and Adams Avenue Presbyterian.
Mr and Mrs KB BE Caryl return from New York City with Mrs Caryl's sister Miss iace Burns. Miss Nina Cliffons departs for Hokton to attend the Boston Conservatory of Music. The weekly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets this afternoon at Mrs Bishop’s home. Karl Lukens has returned to Ninhonte in Philadelphia after visiting. Willing Workers of the Baptist church plan a social at Jackson Street Baptist church meeting at Gaya corner Green Blige Street and Monsey avenue. The Rebekah Lodge Independent Order of Old Fellows celebrates its anniversary Friday night at their rooms corner Sanderson avenue and East Market Street.
The South Side community plans a special session at Geraninta hall on odar avenue. The Unis evening in Freyhan’s shall last evening. Crystal Laundry reports Robert Merea recovery at Pittston avenue. James Kentley, Jane Daniavey, Mel Matick Roach, and Mary Howarth are mentioned in local notices. Choire wut towers and flower designs at Palmer & McDonald’s in Spruce.
A theft and minor accident occur in Minooka as a shoemaker and residents react. An unknown intruder pried open a shutter and stole items, while a mine mule accident near Greenwood causes alarm. Community members attend church events and elect officials for the year.
The Presbyterian church group in Dunmore plans a church social Tuesday evening featuring a varied variety program of music and tableaux. Dressed costumes will illustrate scenes including Tonight, Mother Goose Melodies, Spinning Wheel, and King Cole. The Dunmore Standard Mass Ball Club is organized for the event with players listed alongside local participants.
John Hamold of Taylor appeared before Alderman Hinne yetorday charged with robbing John S. Welble on December 4 18g. He admitted knowledge of stolen goods location but pled guilty and was jailed pending trial after grand jury testimony from Welble and others.
Fred Murseh sued Jingeb Mitek and st lind Degree Mack to recover 10 for a boiler sold with a guarantee it would raise to seventy five pounds steam pressure. The alderman set a commission to test, and when pressure reached seventy eight pounds he judged for the plaintiff. Defendants appealed, challenging the alderman’s procedure and the transcript contains odd clauses.
A Wilkes-Barre Record obituary roundup reports the death of Davis D L Jones in Plymouth after a two week illness leading to pneumonia. Also noted are multiple local deaths including Mrs Hoseaks of Coveland, John Datie of Erie, and several others with funeral details, family notes, and interment plans.
Henry Ward dies at home on March 21 in Servanton Washington. Funeral from the home at 9 o clock Wednesday to Washburn Street cemetery.
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