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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1899
Page
3
Scranton Conservatory of Music members thank Pennington for securing a rest against for public enjoyment and advancing appreciation of the classics. The tribute highlights his role in promoting better music understanding among local residents.
The Delaware and Hudson company paid its Plymouth shaft workers 4 and 6 on Saturday. K. R. Kaufman of this city won eighth prize in the Philadelphia Mignurier's photographers contest. The Post Office advertises bids to carry mail between Archdale and Bynon postoffices, two miles, with a forty minute limit. Tom Price, miner of Wayne Avenue Providence, was injured in a mine accident at Notch, with a fractured right leg. The funeral of J. A. Merrill was held on Adams Avenue, conducted by Rev. James McLeod, interment at Dignmore cemetery.
F. M. Howard of the New York Hankrant Clothing Shoe and Hat company, at 24 Lackawanna avenue, was arrested Saturday afternoon on a warrant by Chief of Police Robling, charged with violation of the city ordinances and selling without license. Howard gave
Fragmentary local news item notes Alderman Howse to appear before Alderman Millar at a morning hearing. Also mentions A. J. Casey as bondsman and includes brief items on weekly clearings, church pastor appointment, new patrolman, and various society notices.
Referee J Alliott Ress issued a supplementary report in the case of AL Hettery versus the city of Scranton. The plaintiff was awarded 1740.01 on the condition the court finds the plaintiff entitled to recover for any net damages caused by the defendant. The suit claimed damages from sewer construction on Bromley avenue and a sewer built higher than the cellar bottom. The matter was re-submitted after Referee Rays reported on its scope.
Alderman Howe issued warrants Saturday for the arrest of Thomas Smith of the South Side proprietor of the Glad Stone House charging him with selling liquor on Sunday selling Noor without a license and selling to minute Jean Gaughan swore to the information Corn stables observed the warrant and Smith gave 800 ball before Alderman Ruddy Gaughan also swore out a warrant charging Smith with larceny by ball bearing a watch and child valued at 25 with Smith who refused to return them Alderman Buility placed Smith under 24 ball on this charge.
Hannah Brady known as Nora Corbett was arrested by Mrs. Duggan of the Associated Charities on a serious charge. She allegedly used a young girl to lure men to disreputable places. The alderman ordered Corbett to county jail for thirty days on vagrancy. The girl was put under Mrs. Duggan’s supervision for placement in a proper institution.
The Scranton Free Kindergarten association presents The International Doll Collection for children in Sharline on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 24 and 25 at the Keystone building 14 Spruce Street. The display features two dozen old and rare dolls in varied costumes shown in major cities nationwide, aiming to raise funds for Linden Street and North Washington Avenue kindergartens in needy districts.
A sales notice advertises a Ridge Row plot adjoining Nay Aug Park from Harrison Avenue to Arthur Avenue in the city. Lots are priced from 00 to 800 with contact through Co. C. Ferber, Trustee, at 200 Connell Building, phone 1022.
The article reports a sermon by Rev. Edward J. Haughton of St Luke's parish on Colossians 1 12 urging belief in the saints inheritance promised by Christ. It discusses faith salvation grace and the need to prepare for heavenly reward through God’s help and Christ’s atonement.
A testimonial from Martila M. Kin e of Attleboro Massachusetts extolls Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from backache abdominal pain and general illness. The letter urges women to seek the remedy and to write for medical advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts noting the free consultation.
A day of religious lectures services and notices across city churches. Rev A L Ramet preached on divine judgment. Rev Pierce spoke on worry and the sickness of gambling was discussed at the Lyceum. The city Endowment Union met. corner stone dedication for St Anthony’s church announced. bishops and pastors led services in multiple parishes.
John Philip Quinn the reformed ex crank addresses a large Lyceum gathering, urging immediate removal of gambling houses in the city. Clergy join the effort, quashing games like rouge et noir and high five aces, while plans for lectures and fundraising are discussed for a week of anti gambling events.
Mayor Moir ordered the fence torn down and a plank crossing laid to connect the Bolt and Nut works with the street, with police guarding the site. Delware and Hudson detours and the Lackawanna Coal company resist public access while talks move toward a court case.
A jury returned a verdict for the Scranton Railway Company in the Porteus vs. Scranton Railway Co. trial before Judge Savidge. Dr Porteus claimed 25000 damages for injuries from being struck on a narrow Spring Brook bridge. Experts disputed locomotor ataxia causation. defense argued Porteus veered onto track. Other local verdicts included a city win on Ninth Street cases and a Willow Street water damage suit in Dunmore.
Rev. O R Beardsley, pastor of All Souls Universalist church, preached on The Temple of the Lord from Hoabakuk. He said the temple is not a fixed place but lives in the hearts of good people and that God rules the world with a chastising rod. He urged repentance and pure joy and noted God’s omnipresence. Next Sunday he will discuss Mormonism and its place.
Tey Manley and Hard occupied Elm Park church pulpit Sunday morning. Bimpton and Watkins donated ground for a Catholic church at Forty Port. Margaret Jones contralto sang at Bimpton Methodist service. Temperance Bow attended Hampton Street service. Third quarterly meeting at Ash Street church. Special services at Providence Presbyterian on Thanksgiving approach. Professor Quinn former gambler conducted services last evening.
The G A Ti society residents on the hill were entertained Friday evening at Mr and Mrs George T Jones 1605 Pine Street A 4 o clock tea preceded an evening of music games and diversions Guests included Mr and Mrs William Kennard Mr and Mrs Henry Bushnell Mr and Mrs David Richards Mr and Mrs Edward Belden Mr and Mrs Alfred Jones Mrs John McConnell Miss Emifie Belden Miss Edith Bushnell Miss Wylie and Bert Bushnell The Webster avenue group will entertain tomorrow evening in what is the last assembly before the holidays.
The city teachers held the first monthly institute in the High School auditorium Saturday with Superintendent Howell presiding during the morning session.
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