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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
7
Various community items including the Sixth annual ball by the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Mulvane Hall on Thanksgiving Eve, the Fancy Work Bazaar by St Luke's Womens Guild, and numerous local notices. Also reports injuries at Briggs Shaft, a Thursday meeting of Colonel Monies council, and election contest notes with state and county tax collectors.
The Lackawanna county movement seeks investigations into borough and township affairs amid alleged official misconduct and graft. Officials and corporations fund a Removing corruption drive while taxpayers fear higher taxes. A separate incident at a Patentee hotel ends with warrants and a disorderly withdrawal.
The chrysanthemum show opened yesterday in the Connell building with notable exhibitors including Flovisis Metligtank and Clark and Pull of Olyphayt. The display features crescent designs and brilliant colors. plants are in fine condition and will be sold and delivered promptly to replace any that fail.
Annie Longsheare known as Deaf Annie and Mary Courtright appeared in Alderman Roberts North End office for a hearing on a charge of yobbing. The incident involved A Farrell of Olyphant and the pocket book containing $3. Fred W. Pilon, the cat man, was also arrested. Farrell is described as a grandfather with grey hair.
Judge Edwardes urged an end to the costly suit in which Edward Griffin and Constable Davis clashed over a S10 judgment after a three year dispute. The ruling upheld the constable, while a separate appeal questioned Alder man Roberts' transcript before a higher court. A divorce-like custody case also surfaced as Archbald dismissed Annie Denny's request for sole guardianship citing past conduct and lack of support.
The seventh annual hall event of Scranton Typographical Union No. 12 occurs tonight at Snover's hall on Penn Avenue. The dances are for entertainment of printers and friends with a notable souvenir this year expected to surpass prior issues.
The Hong Kong cor ruptmident reports continued war preparations despite official assurances. Mines and defense measures are described as ongoing under local authorities, with tensions rising as officials address alleged abuses and wartime controls.
In Washington Nevada Captain Munchie writes to the navy department about an opinion and the possibility to spin or inspect the apple rumor. He cites input from Moteon and other experts.
Surviving Boyer family members claim unsanitary leased premises at 715 Gideon Street caused typhoid deaths of the father, mother, and two children in 1895. The Har ter I. Royer et al case against W Gibson Jones and Meredith L Jones opens before Judge McPherson as the first of its kind.
Several court items include a hearing scheduled for Friday at 10 am on a divorce case Mary I Metters versus John B Metters with counsel A Buattenburg and Louis Gramer. A new Catholic association named Hialhin Catholic society gains charter approval via attorney Hoban. Letters of administration granted in Michael Mongan estate. Timothy Moran probate admitted. no letters yet for another case. A Loyal Knights of America lodge Franklin No No inch charter forfeiture. treasury $1012 distributed. Richard C Rhule ex executor sues W H Davenport for alleged conversion of personal property valued over 2000. Attorneys Vorbury Haletander Morn and J Melhoveis appear for plaintiffs. Olver as referee for the other side. The report ends with a cryptic note about the newspaper waking up.
The St. Thomas college eleven, Lackawanna champions, meet Dunmore high on Saturday Nov 14 at Scranton Athletic Park. A strong game is expected as both sides are evenly matched with ropes around to keep spectators safe. Game time 4 o'clock.
Dunmore High School football wants a game on November 14 at 0.20. Captain William Harrie and manager Seymour Jones will answer via The Tribune. Another match is sought for Saturday afternoon at 2.20 on No. 5 grounds with school team A.
A Lafayette College trustee faces scrutiny as his son’s actions draw questions. The article notes the trustee’s mother died recently, and local chatter refers to possible repercussions from the family’s involvement. The piece suggests reputation concerns amid ongoing debates over governance.
Ernest Home and Willan Mooney were arrested for a burglary at Wurman zing Handley and McLoughlin's shoe store in the arcade two weeks ago. Stolen items included a camera and cash. the camera was recovered from a pawnshop. Detective Moir identified the suspects and Handley recognized them. The warrant was sworn by Alderman Millar and a hearing is set today.
Camp Meade in Middletown Pennsylvania will cease to exist as a camp after Thursday with troops being sent to southern camps at a rate of three regiments daily. A regular battalion will guard government stores while the Second corps may return next spring. Some units depart for Spartansburg Augusta and Athens with others remaining tested for future use.
Professor George H. Stevens, former Lafayette College faculty member, faces trial this week for burning Pardee Hall and related vandalism. He has been jailed since June. Attorneys William F. Beilelman and W. C. Shipmerm will defend him. the prosecution is led by Secretary Patriot Attorney Fox with Congressmen W. S. Kirkpatrick assisting.
A kitchen friendly cookery volume by Mrs Anna Clarke containing 1178 recipes is offered free with every 300 purchase. The eleventh edition is durable oil cloth bound and wipe clean, historically valued at not less than two dollars.
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