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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
7
Scranton girls quickly embrace the New 10 inch Golfcut Wheel Shoe noted for ankle support. Described as less confining than a Knee Boot, available in black and brown Vici Kid with plaid tops.
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at M. Meinhart news stands located at 19 Wyoming Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue in Bac.
Notice to Republican voters of the Second legislative district that a convention will meet in the Arbitration room at the Court House on Tuesday April 5 1806 at 2 PM to elect two delegates for the Republican state convention in Harrisburg June 2. Vigilant committees will hold primaries in precincts on Saturday April 2 from 4 to 7 PM. Fred W Fleitz Chairman Walter K Davis Secretary.
Closing testimony in the Maynard-Btaples equity case was heard by Judge Gunster yesterday and arguments are set for today. Local arrests include Andrew Suika and Joseph Monant for breaking into a place run by Mrs. Coburn in Oakford, fined in police court. John Farrell of Greencourt, recently released from county jail, sent to Hillside Home at family request. An special Scranton to Wilkes-Barre train departs Sunday at 2 p m. applications for sets due Saturday 2 p m to H E Ries. Austin Collins released after grand jury ignored case. Arbitration on M W Guernsey vs J W Guernsey adjourned to morning. Marriage licenses granted to several Scranton and nearby residents.
Bullock was arrested at the central police station on embezzlement charges filed by George Clark. Constable W. N. Cole of Alderman Howe's office accompanied him and produced a writ to detain Bullock until morning. No further details were released by police.
Two Lackawanna County rulings affirmed by the Supreme Court. In Pletcher vs. Beranton Traction Co the court refused to strike a non-suit and upheld the trial judge on negligence questions. In Bittenbender vs Bittenbender the court found sufficient evidence to support the decree dismissing the bill and denied relief.
Pasquale Tinardi and Lavia Zinesretta, two young Italians, had lived as a couple for nearly two years without marriage. They appeared before Alderman Howe in Scranton to tie the knot to finalize a real estate purchase. A forged or misrepresented marriage license and an infant were presented, exposing the absence of a proper civil or religious certificate. The ceremony took place in the alderman’s office, and the couple and the baby then completed the deed to buy property, returning to Pittston.
Only ten members attended last night’s regular common council session, forcing adjournment until next Thursday. Democrats and Republicans were evenly represented among those present. ten minutes would have finished business. An adjourned session is set for next Tuesday to advance the appropriation ordinance.
Crowded audiences attend Sweet Inniscarra at the Lyceum with Chauncey Olcott performing. The Wages of Sin plays at the Academy by King Dramatic company. The Lady of Lyons seen in the afternoon. Circus Girl matinee and Brother for Brother tonight. London Gaiety Girls begin three days at Music Hall. John A Flynn Tot Guichard lead with Merbert Brothers Alex W Wilson and Belmonts. Carrie Bastedo and Etta Hasteds charm with songs and dances. Show repeats today and tomorrow.
Sawtelle's dramatic company and Imperial Orchestra, a 30 member organization, begin a week long engagement at the Academy on Monday evening with Howard P. Taylor's four act society comedy "On the Hudson." Jellie Sawtelle stars as Ollie Burcomerville, amid a strong specialty act lineup including Georgie Braulding on harp, George P. Shioe, H. S. Motro, Frank H. Kent, Idee N. Wilson, and others delivering song, dance and monologue in a varied program.
John Kilcullen, returning from Newark, confirms the Palace Hotel death was not his brother-in-law John McNamara. The body was identified by several locals, including a Patrolman Peter Murray and a boarding mistress Mrs Lot, but Kilcullen states the man could not be McNamara. Gas line defect caused death. identity confusion prompted telegrams to Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Renwick testified to her husband's alleged penury and violence since their New York City wedding in 1895. Neighbors Mabel Osland, Ella Osland, and Richard Osland supported her claim as Laura Spangenberg is named as a close confidant. Renwick counters that domestic trouble stems from his wife's extravagance and desire to board her mother and relatives.
Constable James Clark was released on bail after being arrested Tuesday on a charge of taking a $5 bill from a Polish woman in the courthouse corridor. Ex-Alderman John Kelly stood as bondsman for $400. Clark denies taking $6 and says the money was voluntary for services to help a relative in jail.
A plain, well to do Wyoming figure William Connell meets a young man in the House corridor who confesses being broke after a Tampa and Asheville trip. Connell lends eight dollars for the return rail fare and instructs the man to write to the capitol, with no change in his facial expression.
A Sackville area claim near Wilkes-Barre reports a test hole by a stock company after an ex miner confirmed gold. Excitement spreads as landowners and locals discuss possible rich fields and additional minerals to be tested.
The Scranton Tribune suggests raising the beer tax by a dollar per keg. It would push the retail price to about fifteen cents per glass, the editor warns.
At the Scranton Milka lodge meeting nominations were made for officers including Exalted ruler D J Reedy and J Elliott Rows Estemed leading knight W S Millar Esteemed loyal knight Fred C Smith Lecturing knight Henry G Dale secretary W B Gould treasurer H J Schubert tyler W F Haslam trustee M F Sando The retiring ruler W J Welcher elected delegate with P Gunater and M F Sando as alternates The installation set for the first Thursday in April at Scranton Harriers College Special tuition rates offered for spring and summer at the college
Advertising blurb notes Brown the Urayman offering top freight cartage facilities and a telephone line 692. It mentions Spring Hopkins and Howard New York data at Trose the Hatter. Also promotes MOTHERS PRAISE rood's Sarna parilia and HOOD'S PILLS as preferred medicines with prices.
No news emerged about Leroy, the government horse buyer who vanished from this region last Sunday. Details are unavailable and authorities have not released new information.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on March 24 1998 Reverend Richard MMlorns joined Thomas H Wood and Jennie Marsh in marriage both of Scranton in a civil church ceremony.
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