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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
3
Community notices report a church supper and charity drive at Ti Eine Mietolin club, a funeral service for Reynolds, a coroner inquest for Mrs. Lynsky, and a police report of robbery at the Pittston station. Also listed are a lecture by F L Hophinen, a mysterious infant case, and Finnegan bail hearing.
Fragmentary report describes alleged thefts and assaults, a fatal mine roof fall, social sales and organization meetings, and carnival preparations. Names, places, and dates are garbled. readable items include a miner injured and dying, a railway workers’ canvass, and charitable sale notices.
The Lulmden Street synagogue buys a plot on Madison Avenue to construct a new temple after years of discussion. Trustees’ deeds confirm purchase at Vine Street and Madison Avenue corner. first the old building is disposed of, then construction begins in an architectural style aimed at graceful impact. Two potential buyers are expected to be announced soon.
Rev Hobin announced many parish assignments in the Scranton diocese. O Rourke of Williamsport goes to Athens. Mather Sandahl is deceased. Thomas O Malley becomes assistant at St John s South Scranton. Joseph Skemorawski of Plymouth to Slavic church Manvoke. Chittin of Carbondale to Scranton as diocesan chancellor designate. Rua lin of Wilkes-Barre added as assistant priest at the cathedral to fill MacGoledrick vacancy.
St Thomas College football team travels to Athletic Park to face Carbondale Indians in a key Saturday game. The Sirians hope to rebound after a tough season run and aim to perform well against their local opponent before a major finale versus Fordham College on Thanksgiving Day.
The annual county commissioners report to the Secretary of Internal Affairs was sent yesterday. It lists 68 718 taxable persons, 176 783 acres cleared land, 460 000 timber, and real estate value at 8 672 504 with tax revenues for state aid county purposes. Court notes include several decisions by Judge Edwards and divorce cases among other house news.
A sensational hearing in Alderman Millar’s office centered on William Muffrey of Breckcourt and his wife’s adultery charge. The hearing, highly anticipated for salacious testimony, was abruptly ended with only Isadore Stroh’s testimony given, while the accused, husband, and parents attended.
The Lackawanna county commissioners invite taxpayers to attend the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication on the Court House grounds Thursday November 15 1900. Signed by County Commissioners John Courier Morris John Penman John J Durkis and Clerk W G Daniels.
The document details county property values for taxation including real estate and personal property, with totals for both county and state purposes. It lists taxables, horses, cattle, mortgages, and debts, and notes exemptions and allocations across towns and districts.
Judge yesterday declined to endlash the writ of replevin in the Lickawanna Drug Co v J G Raudek. The petition to quash relied on an 1779 act claiming property not subject to seize by law officers. The judge noted the rule aims to prevent interference with officers discharging duties. quash if addressed to the constable, not when a third party acts. In Wymbe guardian v Reilly, the mortgage assignment rule was made absolute upon payment of debts and costs with interest to assignment date. The rule to open judgment in Hulbert v Plynn et al was made absolute.
The case of J L Ginsburg and Son of Buffalo against Scranton Railway played out in Judge Archbald's courtroom yesterday and is expected to continue today. By agreement, judgment for the plaintiffs in the sum of 200 dollars was entered in the case of A W Williams and others versus James TL Green and others.
Judge Kelly yesterday granted decrees in Charles Jones versus Sarah Jones and Rachel Hopkins versus Thomas Hopkins. Rules for decrees were granted in Susan Schoen versus Simon Schoen and David Jones versus Lizale Jones. Testimony in the latter case is set for November 24 at 4 p.m.
Since the ending of the strike students have been securing positions at nearly one per day. Principals Buck and Whitmire would accelerate the process if they could. Demand exceeds supply, so readers are urged to visit their druggist for Krause's Treadache Capsules promising pain prevention.
Court actions note testimony in a proposed merger case between Parturyville and Al ington set for December 10 1900. A rule to show cause was granted in a church company suit against Guernecy Ur d. Michael Phorning ordered to Lackawanna hospital for treatment. Martin Corrigan sues John Stanton and John P Stanton for damages alleging a beating. A divorce petition is filed by Severs Grovlang against his wife Lingle.
The Globe Warehouse staff gathered in Ciernsey hall for a evening of readings sketches and song by employees. John Gi McConnell gave a brief address praising the gatherings. Performances by Dewite Tewksbury Erink Fluber Adel Moore and George Vipond featured light satire. Walter Deckernick sang with Mable Spencer Louve Lata Kathryn Hinsehke and Morgan TMawkins provided vocals. Supper followed in Lanquet hall and dancing continued for hours. The note urges young men to attend Scranton Business College night school to save money.
Grand jury returns true bill against Carl W. McKinney for bribery involving ex Mayor Thailew while clearing P. F. McCann of taking a bribe from W. Gallagher of Scranton Trailways. Long-standing Van Valkenberg case ignored. jury makes bridge recommendations and reviews county matters amid a busy last session.
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