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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
3
A mixed page of community notices covers a charity dinner at 1h Workington avenue hosted by Young Women's group, a seventh anniversary celebration on Memiaymont for Tirave Maret, and fraternal Knights of Malta visits. Also noted are a disorderly youth incident at the Academy of Music, a fraud accusation involving Morris Lernovits, a wheel-accident injury to a miner, and upcoming entertainment and fundraising activities.
Disjointed report notes a vehicle collision near a rail line injuring a man who was taken to Ladwanna hospital. It lists donations and acknowledgments from multiple individuals and organizations for an October drive, naming many contributors and local groups in a broad, ceremonial account.
Wayne county justice Myron Kasson held Squire Hollister in bail after embezzlement charges surface. Executor of Catherine Hoehrein estate Hollister allegedly diverted 500 dollars as Casper Hoehrein testified. Prosecution details claim Hollister promised repayment and implicated his son in law. Hollister is a known Wayne county figure and justice of the peace.
The official returns from the late election are completed. President candidates totals include MelInley 712065, Bryan 44292, Woolley 27.08, Maloney Soe Lab 2036, Harker Peo 638, Dobs Soc 4851, and other scattered votes. Auditor general figures show Hardebergh 676548 and Meek 910746 with various party listings and scattered totals. Congress at large results include Grow 68301, Foerderer %, Grim 401452, Edwards 400918, Monroe Soc Lab 657, Root Soe Lab 206, Bingham Pew 775, Slayton Soe 4026, Kuppinger Soc 3495 and scattering 327.
A violent wind storm swept through Clinton County actions. Thomas Stall, a Beech Creek employee, suffered a severe leg injury after a structure collapsed. Two tobacco sheds belonging to Robert Metommick were destroyed and twelve hundred acres of stored tobacco ruined. McKengue’s tobacco shed and two iron stacks at L M Vitterseonmak pipe works suffered further damage.
A string of company tram cars broke loose at the Sloss Shelfield Steel works near Dessemer. Superintendent Thompson was run over and workers Charles Kelly and Andrew Hart were crushed to death when cars jumped the track and struck the wall of the pit.
The note invites Miss Stith and others to a Christmas candy making session at the gymnasium this Saturday from 9 to 12. Mobhens with children are welcome to visit, and a pinks course on Friday afternoons offers table setting and saving. No charge beyond Junior membership.
Since the strike ended students have been securing positions at about one a day. Principals Buck and Whitmore could potentially accelerate placements if able to qualify them more rapidly. Demand exceeds supply, leaving many openings.
The article touts a universal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures at all stages by affecting blood and mucous membranes. It asserts constitutional treatment and internal use of a remedy by Cheney Co of Toledo, offering a hundred dollar reward for any failing case and urging readers to seek testimonials. Hall's Vegetable Pills are recommended.
Lawyers I H Burns and H M Streeter filed injunction papers for Luther Keller to block construction of a West Lackawanna avenue viaduct over Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks. The complaint argues the ordinance is invalid for several reasons notably failing to secure damages for abutting property owners and risking city debt without voter approval.
Discussion notes that second-class cities face broader tax powers under 1887 law than third-class cities. It cites banks, insurance firms, and street railways as examples of tax variances, with Allegheny already imposing a 4 percent gross receipts tax on street railways.
Main reformatory officer arrived with papers for Philip McManus who escaped earlier. Judge Kelly committed McManus to the officer’s custody after McManus was seized on Penn avenue and linked to stolen jewelry with George Davis. Davis discharged. McManus faces Elmira reformatory authorities.
The sale of realty on the estate of Loula M. Cure was confirmed conditionally. Walenty Kopliacki, charged with robbery, was released on bail. A rule was issued seeking show cause why Michael Lynch should not be compelled to answer questions in a probate matter. The will of O'Malley of Ghephunt was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Peter O'Malley. In the estate of Aum J. Bloom, letters testamentary were granted to Josephine Kier, Mary B. Iyes and Burton I. Mooi of Kansas City.
An old advertisement promotes Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for teething discomfort in children. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and aid diarrhea, urging purchase from druggists worldwide for twenty five cents.
Richardt H. Holgate files an exception to the bill of costs in the case Flurry A. Depuy versus Mrs. Jounte Brink. He contests the arbitrators sat days, asserts mileage for subpoenas, and questions attorney W. J. Hand’s witness fees. The verdict was $18.25.
Attorney Prank 3 Hoyle filed with Prothonotary Copeland fibets in two Dunmore divorce cases. Jennie Dougherty seeks release from James Dougherty due to cruel treatment. they wed August 11, 1897 and separated January 26, 1900. Joseph Stein seeks divorce from Jennie Krimer Stein on desertion and cruel treatment. married July 5, 1888.
An OCR fragment notes Dunmore vendors featuring Coursen's Old-Fashioned Chocolates offering a pound for 60 cents. Other scattered names include Mary Jones Annie L Bryden and local figures, with unclear context about stalls or events.
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