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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
5
City notes recount community events including church services meetings and lectures. A series of arrests and legal notices accompany local happenings with upcoming receptions and public talks noted alongside a schedule of services at St Luke's and First Presbyterian church.
In Carbondale Colonel Bates reports Carroll paid Moosic Powder Co a $15 claim for a broken window said to come from a Jermyn powder mill blast. The firm says Hivenberg caused the damage. Leonand Simonson seeks a guardian ad litem to adopt minor Dollie Shear, Louis and Mary Shear’s child born Aug 1, 1911. The father deserted April 1, 1918 and hasn’t been seen since. Mire. Sher, a daughter, helped her mother and died Jan 31, 1918.
Scranton area Republicans announce conventions in St David's hall on April 7 to elect delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg. Archbald district holds a meeting on April 7 at Lindes hall to elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg. Voting will occur at regular polling places April 4 from 4 to 7 pm, with vigilance committees assisting primaries in each district.
In Winton borough disputes over Ber notile’s council seat arise after election on Feb IX amid tax delinquency. A writ and mandamus compel Tax Collector James J. Lawler to accept last year’s tax payment of 26 dollars, with Giles absent from court and O Malley for Giles. Local officials prepare further action for next Monday.
The last members rally of the season was held at Fallrood Young Men’s Christian Association hall with a large attendance. Secretary Pearson organized an excellent program and the entertainment marked a fitting finale to winter rallies. The PhilharMonE String Quartets provided music while B. M. Pairfield of New York delivered an illustrated lecture on American views using a stereopticon. The Hudson scenes and Staten Island landmarks provided interesting glimpses.
Stephen Doke of Priceburg was arrested on a desertion charge after his wife died leaving a young girl to be cared for by neighbors. The poor authorities sought support for the child and Doke failed to provide. Alderman Millar ordered a hearing for 10 o'clock this morning.
The body was moved from the parochial residence to St Marys church where it will lie in state until the morning. A requiem mass at 40 will be celebrated followed by interment in the church yard.
Mrs Cushman debuts a millinery display at 610 Spruce Street opposite the Court House featuring original styles and novelties in beauty and design. Also advertised are Lohmanns wines and cigars on Spruce Street and draught beers by E Robinson Milwaukee and Feigenspano.
A mob of hundreds attacked lecturer Ruthven and his party after a North End lecture. Ruthven was knocked unconscious by a stone while three women and others hid on a Baltimore car as shots rang out and stones shattered windows. No arrests reported and police were overwhelmed.
The Supreme Court handed down two Lackawanna county decisions. One concerns the contested Third Ward councilman election of James J. Flynn of Olyphant where Edward Hurke initially trailed by two votes after a recount. Four imperfectly marked ballots were counted, giving Hurke a two vote lead, and the court issued an alternative mandamus but did not seat Hurke. The case was postponed to February 1907 for further argument as Flynn’s counsel sought a certiorari. Flynn has held office over two years. The other Flynn v Jacobs ruling cancels the damages rule and awards damages, attorney fees and costs under the May 25, 1874 act.
Street Commissioner Kinsley had Arthur Frothingham held for a nuisance hearing before Alderman Millar over the Arcade portico. Hearing postponed to April 1, Frothingham refuses to tear down, city to consider removals or abatements. Mayor Connell pressed for mandamus, Frothingham resists. portico likely stays until after April 5.
Frank Spencer offers land near the Spencer colliery for a joint rifle range for the Thirteenth Regiment and an elite club. Lieutenant H B Cox approves. Encroachment at the Dickson raise threatens targets. officials plan to shift points. A central city location would ease access for officers and privates. The meeting of officers is scheduled for next Monday evening.
The incoming city leadership outlines expected appointments for fire chief, street commissioner, and food inspector. Mayor-elect Hailey and his team plan personnel changes, with secrecy around selections and endorsements from allied council members shaping the makeup of the new administration.
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