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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
8
The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of any person who steals or mutilates a copy after delivery to a regular subscriber.
Personal visits unfold across Mount Pleasant and nearby towns as Mrs G W Phillips, Miss Bessie Butler, Miss Fraunces Dickson, and others tour friends. John Koch injuries and John Brainard prepares for a Europe art study while Sturges returns from three months abroad via Holy Land and Egypt noting Palestine turmoil and local employment contrasts.
Councils were convened in special session to approve Street Commissioner Dunning's bond. Mayor Halley learned the bond must be approved by both council branches before Dunning can assume charge. The interim street department leadership remains unresolved between Mayor Halley and Mr. Kinsley.
A. G. J. Fuhrman & Bro states it continues business at the same location after twenty two years, inviting public patronage for awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
Susan Richardson of 44 Meridan street receives eight dollars monthly pension with back pay from 1895 through 1898 after her claim was called April 13 and allowed May 20. Michael Cox of Carbon dale also granted six dollars per month from November 4, 1895, with claims long dormant under prior administrations.
A discussion on corsets argues against overtight shaping but highlights scientifically designed garments that fit comfortably and improve outline. Dr. Warner’s corset claims to align with natural laws, with Cleland Amescon and Taylor featuring a Warner display at the Glabs Warehouse including a private fitting room and free fitting service.
Laurel Hill park in Scranton opens for the season tomorrow afternoon under lessee James Tobinson. The grounds are repainted and improved with no admission fee. Dancing is scheduled for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with Professor Johnson providing music and a band present.
Bauer's band performed an outdoor concert at the Country Club Saturday featuring selections also on their upcoming Easton program with Knieits Templar. J B Dimmick J W Oakford and G B Smith were re-elected to three-year terms on the board of directors as the board reorganized with the previous year's officers.
Edward Jenks filed suit in Scranton against the Scranton and Bald Mount Railroad company to recover 690 on a promissory note dated August 2 1895. The note, drawn on Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company for three months, was signed by H H Archer president. Jenks says services as a surveyor covered May through August and included mapping a railroad from Scranton to Bald Mount.
In a police court session Mayor Bailey accepted payment of a fine by check from L. M. Weed of East Orange New Jersey a traveling man arrested for insulting ladies and using indecent language on Wyoming Avenue and Spruce Street Patrolman Day made the arrest Weed faced the charge and paid the fine by check The item also includes an advertisement for Dr Agnew's Liver Pills and Matthews Bros cosmetics.
A grand opening is set this afternoon for the Henry Boettcher restaurant at 608 Cedar Avenue. The invitation urges neighbors to attend and bring a friend for the event.
Scranton Knights of Templar to join Melita and Coeur de Lion commanderies in a 4.30 train from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line. The party, led by Grand Commander Yohe with Bauer’s band, will parade through Easton and attend receptions, sessions, and the annual ball at Abel Opera House, with installations and a public ceremony planned.
Ex editor Lipinski of the South Side Polish paper the Pennsyvanian Weekly was jailed in Philadelphia Saturday after failing to answer charges. Bondsman William Smith posted $1,400 and pressured recovery of the forfeited recognizance as County Solicitor Knapp pursued the matter. Constable Woelkers followed the lead to Philadelphia and effected the arrest.
Two trespass actions filed against George Singleton proprietor Meadow Brook Silk Mill by Margaret Connery and her father seek damages totaling $21,000. Margaret aged about 17 alleges June 15 1595 accident while cleaning a machine in motion due to inadequate guarding. She claims loss of right finger and ongoing harm reducing work capacity and medical needs.
Alfred Hunter of Pittston met Mame Courtright at the White House in the early hours Saturday. He faced Alderman Millar on charges of keeping a disorderly house and was accused of accepting money from the couple. Hunter claimed a husband beat and robbed him. Kneadler was detained but later freed. Mrs Courtright posted 500 bail to answer in court.
Saturday’s Dunmore contest session examined twenty four witnesses including Fred W. Berry Stephen Sons William Mowery Gustav Brady F E Wagner Daniel Wagner Frank Rice Dewitt Didwell Arthur Edwards Reuben Jones Morris Berry Sylvester Smith Frank Turner William Watts Byron Davis Luther Poster Joseph Keller Jonathan Randolph Oscar Randolph Dayton Swingle John Rice Job Ellis Chauncey Decker. Cross examination revealed Reuben Jones born February 27 1875 and aged twenty three affected the vote legality.
Rumors surround Mayor Batley’s imminent selection of three new patrolmen for the city. Edward Quinman from the Twelfth ward, and M. F. Clarke rumored for duty fare, with John Gaffney or John Moir discussed for detective roles. Wade Finn and Thomas Watkins from North End favored by factions. officials caution few specifics before Thursday’s council meeting.
The Pennsylvania Bill Posters Association convened Friday afternoon in Reading and later gathered in the Highland House parlors near Reading where John D. Mishier of Mishier and Burgunder spoke as part of the meeting.
In Old Forge township, Judge Gunster ruled the suit by William Repp and Thomas Drake to block bridge abutment bids lacked proof of fraud or collusion. The injunction against Elias Randall and John Monrose was dissolved after hearings, with I. H. Burns for plaintiffs and John P. Kelly for defendants.
Lieutenant Ezra Griffin post No 129 G A R completes plans for a Memorial Day program in the post room on May 20 at 4 o clock. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal choir under W W Jones will provide music. The program includes Our Fallen Heroes reading Slowly the Veterans are Dropping and Dress Our Nation's Life with the choir.
Wilkes-Barre and other cities re elected the Association president and John G. Reese of the city re elected secretary. Delegates enjoyed dinner at Highland House hosted by Mishler. They traveled by special car to Reading for a productive convention. O Hearn of Carbondale named to the executive committee.
Police raided a disorderly house at 909 Center Street early yesterday. Two men and three women were arrested for drunken fighting after the squad arrived at 2 90 o clock. Those detained included Clarence Mosely proprietor, John Thomas inmate, Pillen Gatewood Mamie May and Lily Lewis. Mosely paid 10 dollars and the others 5 dollars each. Tallor made fall salts and overcoats. Intest styles. John Ross 207 Spruce Street.
Andrew Flynn, a male driver, paid $3 in police court yesterday morning for kicking in the door of Miss Henry's Women Center Street and for trying to kick in Patrolman Day's — a hard struggle by Day and Karine ended with him secured in the station house. Both officers received savage kicks en route to jail. Day was knocked in the chest, taking his wind.
County Detective Leveh arrested Patrick Flannery of Fell Township on Saturday for selling liquor without a license. Flannery appeared before Alderman Millar and was bound over for trial in a court appearance.
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