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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1897
Page
8
A tomorrow lecture at Beyond Presbyterian Church promises a large audience benefit for the MecAll mission. The event is described as highly interesting in character and will be illustrated.
Glenwood in Susquehanna county plans a week with Mrs Poote’s relatives. John Weseran and BE Bchuerhols from Honesdale spent yesterday in the city. Nellie O’Reilly and Kathryne O’Malley of Shenandoah, nearing Mise Mollie O’Malley’s Went Market street, returned home yesterday. A. S. Hophine Henry Marquand Simon Hore and J R Atalitt of New York toured the Wilkes-Barre Eastern road Monday and stayed at the Jermyn. Alexander Morton of Darbel Scotian, visiting to study a possible carpet and tapestry mill, is judging at the Madison Square Garden horse show. Morton left for New York Sunday and will return Friday.
George H. Van Horn the murder suspect of Mrs. Josephine Wescott will be brought from jail to court today for a motion by defense attorneys L P Wedeman and E W Thiyer to admit depositions of Albert J Saunders who says he saw Van Horn at the Delaware and Hudson depot the morning after the crime. Judge Edwards warned no precedent exists in the state for such a deposition and Wedeman will argue common law supports it.
The Noon Day Organ Recitals at Penn avenue church will suspend after this week for the Christmas holidays. Organist Haydn Evans presents a program including Lohengrin Prelude, Wagner Andante, Handel theme variations, a Mendelssohn arrangement, and a Rachmaninoff Prelude.
County Solicitor directed Prothonotary to issue an execution for 901.42 against Tax Collector FP H Geever of Fell township who is short that amount on his 1896 duplicate. Sureties listed include Eliza McGeever and several others. State and county taxes for the township totaled 492 with 518.79 credited. 161.42 remains unaccounted.
Ten wagon owners paid fines at City Hall yesterday to recover their wagons taken in Street Commissioner Dunning's Monday night roundup. Fines ranged from 1 to 3 dollars based on wagon size and difficulty. Four owners refused to pay and their wagons remain in the yard behind City Hall. Mayor Bailey presided over the cases.
Marion Stewart Cann reported to police that four overcoats two late and several umbrellas were stolen from the hall at 243 Jefferson Avenue. The garments were left on the rack when the hall door was opened by a probable sneak thief.
On December 1 the camps of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in Pennsylvania will observe its fiftieth birthday. The order has 660 camps statewide and nearly all are planning demonstrations or events.
Miss Monerenans of 607 Washington Avenue will receive instruction on piano and organ. Miss Regencrins may accompany from the Faculty of the BR Beward Institute and from the First Presbyterian Church at Florida NY, bringing testimonials to her ability as teacher and organist. Special attention to technique.
Died Carroll Nemh Beranton on November 1 at age 7 son of Mr and Mrs James Carroll of Weer Market street. Funeral at 1 o clock this afternoon with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Thousands flocked to St John’s Catholic Church on Fig Street drawn by rumors of an apparition on the east wall. Parish priest Rev E Melley says the dark patch is a damp plaster patch caused by water and not a supernatural manifestation, noting the wall’s age and weather exposure.
Mrs Lenora M Lake arrives in the city to lecture at College Hall under the Women's Keeley League. The Wilkes-Barre Record described her as an able speaker who plainly warns against the evils of intemperance. Lake has long been active in labor causes and reform movements.
The note credits Mrs. Lake with unmatched efforts for the total abstinence cause in Shia country, highlighting her enduring fame and influence within the movement.
The Peoples Prohibition church at 324 Adams avenue will become a permanent Congregational Prohibition church next Sunday morning aligning with the Congregational denomination. Rev Levi Bird, who led since last summer, calls the move not a defeat but the best fit for the flock. Sunday will feature the first communion service.
Herman Bartell of Syracuse, organizer of anti combine brewery interests, delayed talks with saloonkeepers who planned a cooperative venture. Bartell said he aims to establish a secret brewery here, denying a direct fight with the combine, and promises to speak more on the project next Tuesday night. He discussed details with attorney F C Nevema h and hotelkeepers considering stock, but specifics were not disclosed.
George F Andrews a Pinehamton gambler and pearl owner in the city was arrested by Detective Stevenson on two grand larceny charges. He allegedly passed two worthless checks for 50 each while in Syracuse and will be taken there tomorrow.
William Holmes of Parker Street was fatally injured in a blasting accident at Storra's shaft on November 1. Returning to a second blast, a rat explosion amid the debris struck him on the left side and head, mangling him severely. doctors fear he will not recover.
The Scranton Conservatory closes the first term and begins the winter term on Thursday. It reports an unusually large attendance and anticipates many new students. The next term includes værdenta and free sessions in Sight Singing Dictation and lectures on Music Languages and Art. Students are urged to register before Thursday to avoid opening day crowds. Tourist excursions via Lehigh Valley Railroad begin Wednesday Nov 17 1997 with a tourist car from Wilkes-Barre on train No 1, offering routes to Colorado and California. see Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
A Mowery of Dunmore advertises coal delivery at 2 55 per net ton for 4 000 pound lots with delivery anywhere in the city. Contact 4472 for orders and delivery details.
Steam Heating and Plumbing project listed under P F and M T Howley located at 201 Wyoming avenue. Details indicate services offered and location of works or business listing with these entities.
A citizens committee was formed at Alderman Howe's office to pursue legal action over a disputed pro rata levy for paving among Mulberry street property owners. The group aims to secure counsel and seek readjustment of the track pavement costs, with notable input from J L Medway who opposed the proposed changes.
The annual dinner of the Young Women’s Christian Association is set for Thursday. Menu items include soup, rolls, roast turkey, roast beef, potatoes, squash, cabbage, celery, cranberry jelly, pie, cheese, plum pudding, ice cream, cake, and beverages. Members arrive Saturday for a large recruitment event in the evening.
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