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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
3
An inmate asserts that three men he had arrested were involved in an airike and intended to retaliate against him. He names Wootkine Davis and Hitris as the Tinton men, with Robes and Terimin tied to the incident, alleging a conspiracy to silence him after October 2.
George Cheddigs was arrested at Lickinwinnie station for behaving in a disorderly manner. He appeared before Alderman Rite and was committed to the county jail for thirty days, in default of a fine of five pounds.
The comin council fides committee lacked agreement on a report about the new improvements bend ordinance. An additional meeting is scheduled at the end of the estate to address the issue. The aisiting committer of coun tis. last onfehi appraved wil bille pres Ron toa.
A cryptic note reports Scranton yard workers at Delaware Liekawirnd and Where CC Comp Woie Bill Mestendins facing labor tension. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Thomas Watkins William Davis and James Harris workers at the Grassy Island mine in Olyphant were arrested yesterday at the instigation of Thomas James for charges of committing unprovoked assault.
In Minodika a relative of Wiis tia dew reports a missing young Polish girl named Mars Vieralieks. She left her home in Mt. Carmel to visit him and has not been seen since Friday. She is described with a light complexion, full face, and a slender figure. may speak or understand limited English.
McKinley Memorial association held a meeting to authorize a bronze bust of the late president for the Albright Memorial library. Funds show $1,643.73 in the fund with $777.50 at County Savings and $8649 at Lackawanna Trust. Sculptor William Cooper of New York offered a bust for about 1500 dollars after adjusting for subscriptions. Committee to seek library trustees approval to place the bust in the storefront corridor near the library stairs.
Joseph Burkhouse, a resident on MHL street, was found unconscious on the Blacka near Monroe Avenue after a freight train reportedly struck him just before 6 PM. He was taken to Plain hospital with a fractured skull and underwent trephination. doctors hope for recovery.
An old advertisement touts De Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as stopping head colds in ten minutes and relieving catarrh and related symptoms after one use. It also claims De Agnew's Heart Cure improves nerves, heart, and stomach and notes local sellers. The copy cites a testimonial from John J. Byett of Paulding and lists sellers William G. Clark and H. C. Sanderson.
The common pleas list shows only twelve of forty-seven cases open for trial this week. Judge Edwards and Judge Kelly each tried two cases yesterday, with verdicts and settlements reported in several civil actions against Scranton entities and others.
In a morning ruling Judge Kelly set aside the viewers report for two Spring Brook raids noting failure to disclose viewers duty work or their oath. He ordered J Seligman & Bros. to file a more specific declaration within twenty days.
Frank Welland of Jefferson township filed suit in Prothonotary Copeland's office to recover 500 from Jane Miortin and 500 from Brea Koch for timber cutting on his land. Clarence Tholentine is his attorney. Proceedings instituted for divorce from husband Arthur or Suson, with cruel and barbarous treatment alleged. They were married August 4, 1807 and lived together five years.
The regular term of the Orphins court opened with Judge A A Vosburg presiding over audits. The estate of Flvirs Civistin shows no claims for payment. In William Nornacher estate testimony outlined distribution to heirs. Lusethi Price estate exceptions to administratrix account continued. Marion Dyer ward reaches 21, ceasing guardianship responsibilities.
Dr Redmond lauds the Pyramid Pile Cure as the most remarkable remedy for piles he has seen. He notes instant relief on first use and no opium or cocaine in the preparation. Dr Meterbrook says it cures all forms and requires no surgery. A Sweet Springs man reports cure in under 60 days and praises widespread druggist sales at fifty cents.
Guardians discharged from liability after final account confirmations. Numerous estates including Alegier Seybolt Swingle Sax Reese Davis Evans Marker Post Gardner Fussold Watt Watt Gaughan Weisberger Grocazewski Rought Lennitzer Robinson Probst Probst Williams Richter Hopkins subjected to nisi confirmations with exceptions. Adjudication and final confirmations set for Nov 22 at 10 am. Hearing for W W Smith estate on Nov 12 at 10 am. Ziegler estate hearing continued to Nov 12 at 10 am. Orphans' court sits daily this week starting at 9 30 am.
The message states that the tax duplicates are now in the hands of the collector and identifies F. 3. Barker as the city treasurer.
The school board appointed ten teachers seven permanent and three temporary and opened negotiations for land valued around 28 000 dollars for a new high school and a central heating plant. Night schools will start next Monday with teacher selections and eligibility aligned to day schools. Dr O Malley urged removal of clay modeling citing sanitary concerns and a committee will review the proposal.
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