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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
7
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Baseball doubleheader scheduled with Spring Field hosting Scranton at 3 45. Admission set at 25 cents with general standing room available.
Joseph Rosetta was yesterday appointed deputy constable of the Third ward of Archbald. The Enterprise Social club plans a May social at the Execeletor ball on Pros avenue Thursday evening. St Luke's church will observe Holy Thursday with services at 7 am and 1 pm.
George Horney of Marshwood faced Alderman Millar on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and assault after lending Mrs. Mary Thomas two dollars last April and later clashing over a broken mirror worth 25 cents. Thomas was arraigned on malicious mischief and bail set at 500 dollars. she offered to replace the glass but was ejected and allegedly assaulted.
Local riders anticipate the Wilkes-Barre cycle races this Saturday the region’s first seven mile meet. The Green Ridge Wheelmen plan a smoker tomorrow under the new social committee led by Hobart Hayden. Scranton riders announce new mounts for the season including Olive Stearns and Barker wheels as crowds travel by noon train to Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia events attract wheel advocates.
In a Smithfield land dispute Mary Lally accuses Mary Moran and Frank Moran of denying her one half of a jointly bought William street property. She seeks court restraint on sale and a deed reformation after alleging tenants paid rents to the Morans since 1894. Defendants deny a valid joint agreement and say Lally was only an agent for rents.
Mrs. Gwen Kellerman was arrested on a charge of assaulting Mrs. Christine Kauffsky and held on 800 bail. At the hearing Kellerman attacked Kauffsky with personal history remarks including her five marriages. The Kellerman and Kauffkyas live in the same South Side residence.
Arthur Saunders a laborer at the Marvine mine narrowly survived after a coal mass weighing about a ton and a half fell on him while he waited for a car. He was dug out quickly and showed no external injuries though doctors feared internal damage. He was taken to his Bright avenue home for examination.
Last night the Democratic joint session of councils adjourned after three weeks without electing ex Senator McDonald as city solicitor. Only seven McDonald supporters appeared, including Gilroy Sweeney Noone Nenlis and Norton among others from the common council.
Judge Archbald approved a decree permitting the Handley estate executors to borrow $125000 to finance the removal of the present building and construction of a large department store. The motion to mortgage the Wyoming House property was supported by the allegation that similar proceedings begun seven years ago were not finally disposed of and no opposition appeared to the April 29 citation.
Army post members present a varied program titled Sleeping on Picket and Sentenced to Be Shot at the Academy of Music. The show includes songs, declamations, duets, and piano pieces with performers and Camp Griffin Unit affiliations noted, followed by obituaries and civil notices from Scranton area.
A list of common grocery items with rough pricing and brands appears in a brief ad from THE SCRANTON CA. The fragment shows starches, crackers, cakes, molasses, syrups, vinegar, matches, corn meal, oats, and related staples, urging consumers not to pay high prices.
Grand Recorder George H. Pierce presided over an installation in Finneys hall where sixty-three members were obligated. The event, spanning from nightfall to daybreak, included a lunch at Mitchells on Washington avenue. The Anthracite commandery, formed last November, now totals 252 members with two degrees conferred that night.
Division No. 47 Knights of Pythians elected T. B. Mac Intyre as captain J. J. Reel as first lieutenant J. G. Hodie as second lieutenant J. M. Constance as recorder and Gus Wensel as treasurer Colonel Martin Joyce presided Philadelphia visitors Monere Wart and Nichola discussed hotel rates for the grand lodge meeting to be held in August The grand lodge delegation numbers over 600 men plus the uniformed rank
Miss Bertha FE Conger sues John A. Mears for 2000 alleging a shoulder injury from a falling wood piece in a Mears building elevator. Arti mazu Francioni sues Peter Baldini for 1000 alleging Baldini posed as Giuseppe Baldiri to gain credit. Philip Schwarn sues Andrew Gural for 1000 after being called a thief. attorneys Martin and Vidaver represent Schwarn.
Twenty four witnesses were examined by the respondents in the Dunmore contest yesterday. The claim is made that eight votes were disqualified though contestants expect more reductions after further testimony. The eight named voters from the Second district of the Third ward failed to prove tax payment. Additional witnesses examined include Hing ham Chamberlain Schultz Collins Bing ham Beasley Hazen Shirer Sharp Wang Henry Robinson Sausenbach Watera Warfel and Davis.
A delegation from the Scranton Knights Templar returned last night from Easton where they took part in the big Templar parade and the grand commandery ceremonies. Bower's band accompanied the group. most members stayed in Easton for ceremonies continuing today.
Dr. B H Throop experienced a comfortable day yesterday and was better last night than during the illness. Attendants now hope for a full recovery as his condition continues to improve.
The railway committee of the select council met in the city clerk’s office yesterday afternoon and discussed an ordinance granting Scranton Railway Company authority to extend tracks on certain streets in the West Side and North End.
General Manager Stiliman spoke before the committee on Mulberry Street Trail merits and the plan to improve service for Hyde Park and Providence residents. The committee adjourned to meet Thursday and toured streets the Traction Company seeks to extend lines. All members except Finlay Hoes attended.
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