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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
7
Fragmented notes report a parade of local occurrences including a prohibition campaign link, a hospital stay after an injury, lawsuits, a planned building project, a detective pursuit for a shooting suspect, a family feud case involving Maggie McDermott, and a pair of spirited horses causing commotion on Wyoming Avenue.
A fragmented report describes two individuals on WyebrnpL Cin HeWY Spruce street who slipped and fell. The crowd gathered as rescuers searched the area, though details and outcomes are missing.
This morning the shop advertised a vast display of medium and high class capes jackets box coats suits and ekirte priced well below fair value. The dealer named Menara and Figen promoted the sale as an exceptional opportunity for shoppers in the city.
Frank Compton and Carre Hedgsin were arrested before Alderman Millar on charges of living together as man and wife with no authority. Compton, 21, and Hedgsin, 16, held on bail totaling 31 000 and 1 000 respectively. The pair claimed a marriage in Binghamton but the certificate proved forged after investigators traced it to Petersburg and Derby County court.
Officials continued counting the presidential electors votes in Scranton Tuesday night reaching the Seventh ward. The tallying resumes at 8 oclock this morning with an expert accountant to ensure legal time limits. No major discrepancies found. no sealed returns yet from First ward Olyphant. Judge Edwards oversees in the local court.
Miss Hose Palmer writes from Shane China dated October stating plans to sail for America aboard the Victoria and travel overland by Northern Mail Railway, expecting to reach Scranton around November 1st. Doctors order a year’s rest before resuming work.
Tonight the teachers committee of the board of control diet approved plans for an addition to Nowt school by a vehicleter Duck worth. They will recommend adoption at Monday night’s meeting of the board and the night schools will open as usual next Monday.
City Clerk Martin T Lavelle faces mandamus to draw a warrant or justify refusal over a 5600 claim for paving fronting Shindley property on Penn avenue. Barber Asphalt presses after ordinance approval and audit clearance. Judge Edwards ordered an alternative writ returnable November 17 for City Clerk to respond.
The grand jury is expected to return this morning and request a court order to extend the session into next week. Much of yesterday’s work focused on the murder charge against Tomisi Siriano for the fatal stabbing of Mdavard Herbert on Fall Brook Street in Carbondale after a wedding celebration. Herbert died three days later from the wound.
Harry Depuy of Dunmore sues his sister Mrs Jennie R Brink for 280 dollars for repairs to the Exchange hotel while he was a tenant. Brink defends that repairs were unauthorized and the lease required the tenant to pay for repairs. Attorneys W H Boyle J G Sanderson Jr and J B Watkins represent the plaintiff. Attorneys John P Serge and J W Thayer for the defendant.
Joseph Karolon of Dickson City files suit in Prothonotary Office seeking $2,000 damages against Johnson Coal Company alleging its colliery diverts a natural stream, polluting waters and depositing sediment on Main Street property, damaging vegetation and foundation walls. Attorneys Juli J. Babes and OW. Mebane represent Karolon.
Sheriff Pryor sold numerous properties in a formal sale yesterday morning. The list mentions parcels belonging to Edward Miles, Margaret Mackena, and others, with various administrators and attorneys named in transactions. Amounts and locations are listed in a dense, procedural fashion typical of property conveyance notices.
The report alleges Vile Thinabe Ol Dione and others engaged in disorderly conduct during a christening attended by Uhiuriis. A separate case claims a bird store worker faced accusations of theft and falsified air disposal. Details show a liquor charge against Alderman Millar’s area and a warning to Mrs Ellen Dace.
A fragment notes bidders praise near Lackawanna and Washington Avenue for the lowest prices on planes and organs considering quality with easy terms.
A garbled note mentions smoke and cigars tied to a political scene with a street reference at 431 Spruce Street, signaling a contentious venue or celebration connected to candidates.
Property of Lake Horan in Green Ridge transfers to James Ki Mrady for 845 17. George Connery receives property from Beranton with 6 New York Mutual Saving Loan ensuring payment. Frank Aronhos property in Mhately conveys to I W Stokes attorney for 857 78.
An old Boreas forced postponement of the soldiers and veterans monument unveiling. Flags on the shaft and statue were torn loose by high wind, leaving the veterans determined to re cover and complete the ceremony themselves.
A joint session of representatives and council with City Solicitor Vosburg weighed action on challenges to R L Day and Company over a 27 000 000 sewer bonds raise. The discussion covered election procedures, ballot wording, and whether separate ballots or boxes were required, referencing a 1900s bridge bond precedent.
Edward Kr Tonery, a former Hillside Home inmate known as Chip, was brought to Scranton by two Washington officials. About 45, he wandered Capitol grounds in a bewildered state before police took him into custody and the poor board placed him in Hillside Home for care.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway's Passenger department has issued a booklet listing populations of all U S cities with 25000 or more people according to the 1900 census. To obtain a copy, send your address with two postage stamps to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
Reed Swinkle is listed at Duptlind on Friday in the event dated 11, 1000, by Ev. T. J. Lagan with Mua A. Reed and Misa Mybille A Swingle appear in the entry.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions a Mire 1, Mire 4 date and a Dunia L aged 80 years. No clear names, places, or context available to determine full event or relationships.
An ad claims two or three Krause's Cold Cure Capsules cure the day and two before bed ensure a good night’s rest and easy bowels in the morning. It promises the cold will melt away with continued treatment the next day. Price 2c. Sold by Matthews Gros.
First Class planes and organs at Guernsey Brothers, 114 Washington avenue, at second class prices. Goods the best, prices the lowest, terms the easiest.
A historical product entry describes Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes packaging, intended use for relief of cold symptoms, and dosage guidance typical of medicinal tablets sold in early 20th century pharmacies.
Weather observer Donaldson notes an anomalous day as Aeolus loosed fierce winds across Sorentonia. Temperatures plunged to 46 and then 7 degrees, with snow early and late, while winds reached 42 miles per hour in bursts and a sharp, brief cold front affected Jacksonville and Western Montana.
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