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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
9
Knabe piano showcased by Pennington at Scranton Conservatory event praised for tone and workmanship. Noted pianists Von Rulow and Sauer previously used Knabe, with high satisfaction. Call at Warerooms 205 Wyoming Avenue to view and purchase.
Frank Kapuniski freed on bond after forgery charge. bondman Joseph Falinski posted $40. William Palmer of Providence jailed forlarceny per Alderman Myers. Palmer an old offender accused by HE. 8. Valmer. The doll show opens at 10 AM with decorations by Fuhrman Clark and Marvin Muir. crowd expected. Coroner’s inquest into Amo De Santo’s death postponed due to witness absence. Jane Kelly seeks warrants for John Julia and Joseph Morris on alleged theft of household goods valued at 60. Hubschmanns arrested again amid old feud with Schwartz after assault charges.
The prison board led by Judge Archbold favors moving long-term prisoners from the Lackawanna County Jail to local confinement, arguing economy and reform. They claim no legal obstacle and note jail capacity and costs at the penitentiary, with daily rates and potential savings discussed.
Niagara Falls offers thirteen raiolads and identical freight rates to Buffalo. It serves as an open water route for Great Lakes shipments via the Erie and Welland Canal, connecting grain timber copper and other goods to seaboard markets. The lake steamers and railroads bring West goods and manufactured products to all parts of the country while the city sits near half the nation’s markets within 450 miles.
Agreement signed to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Includes mentions of pharmacy exchanges and involved parties. dates and names appear in damaged OCR, with funeral notice for Amelia Woolkey Littell and burial details at Madison Avenue.
Six Taylorites who won five votes each for school controllers at large in Taylor borough sued to oust ward elected members. Judge Archbald dismissed the quo warranto petition, upholding the present board as valid and in office. The ruling rejected claims that 1874 acts improperly tied wards to school districts.
Judge Edwards yesterday dismissed the bill in equity in the line fence case of John R Farr against Thomas Mullen. The plaintiff’s case warranted a preliminary injunction but the defense’s character requires remand to a legal remedy. With contested testimony, the matter cannot proceed in equity and must go to a jury.
Attorney E H Shurtleff failed to collect the 2000 fee for the Russell ejectment suit and a 75000 coal interest claim as a contingent fee. A 124 17 verdict favored Goodman and Welsch against Andrew Chavanier. Seven verdicts were settled in week by Judges Archbald and Purdy.
Judge Archbald permanent the preliminary injunction restraining Archbald Borough from interfering with Carbondale Traction track work. Court rejected borough claim requiring permission, ruling Scranton Railway not relevant. Final disposition ordered to allow immediate appeal. attorneys named for plaintiff and borough.
Deputy prothonotary Cumming prepares the argument list for the December session and notes twelve entries are divorce proceedings. Names include Solomon Dawson versus Levina Dawson and Josephing M Dennison versus John J Dennison among others.
A reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and other products, claiming eight bottles cured lifelong womb trouble and fatigue. She says the remedy let her work full days again and improve sleep and appetite, urging others to try it.
Commonwealth ex rel. John T. Murphy versus F. J. Dickert will be heard this morning in the case challenging the method of selecting Scranton poor district directors. Murphy seeks direct voter election rather than appointment by the president judge.
Attorney John F. Scragge filed a statement for the plaintiffs in the case of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davin against Green Ridge Iron company. They seek 5000 dollars in damages for the death of their 21 year old son Owen Davis killed at the iron works March 29 1998 by a bursting fly wheel. The suit alleges negligence in failing to keep the wheel in good repair and running it at excessive speed.
Legal notice fragment shows Joseph Fendick and Nellie Selina Williams linked with vssacences in Olyphant and Peckville. No further details provided.
Prothonotary John Copeland distributes printed 1590 calendar forms to attorneys aldermen and justices of the peace. Sheriff's deeds await acknowledgment next Thursday postponed a week due to Thanksgiving. City Solicitor A A Vosburg wins a rule for a new trial in Reap versus City of Scranton. verdict of $200 for the plaintiff stands pending appeal.
The Scranton Association of Life Underwriters holds its first annual banquet at the Hotel Jermyn with A. D. Holland as toastmaster and toasts on Our Association Aim, Life Insurance, The Solicitor, The Policy Holder and Medical Examiners, The Ladies and Their Relation to Life Insurance, and The Prose. Charter members include A. D. Holland EP Ham T. J. McGuire J. F. Broadhead W. J. Welsh A. T. Raynsford J. W. Dusenbury H. J. Schubert and others.
Street Commissioner Thomas pressed Scranton Gas and Water to secure permits for street openings to repair mains. City Bollettor Vosburg issued an opinion affirming municipal power to control streets and stating a written permit is required under the applicable ordinance.
A Avoca meeting discussed locating a cotton underwear mill here. Graunger brothers of Scranton, present, cited wages from 12 dollars monthly to 1.25 dollars daily and invited inspection of their Scranton mill. Expenses for six months total 360 dollars. over 100 dollars pledged. committee to raise remainder. Possible January 1 start. Local social event notes and apron sale detailed.
Special correspondence from The Trinity Cebu describes the Nineteenth Infantry's arrival from Manila to Cebu to relieve Tennessee volunteers. The unit fought rebels near their forts, capturing two cannon and raising the American flag. The narrative praises Lt. W. W. Fiscus Jr. and notes heavy combat with few casualties. It also covers health and daily routines aboard the campaign.
A catalog note announces a selection of long full sweep capes including braided and fur trimmed styles. The item list features Kersey cloth salt plushes applique crepons boucle astrakhan and other trimmed fabrics.
This week lists fine diamond rings at five dollars and Molla gold band rings at one and a quarter dollars. Gold band rings and gold filled cuff buttons show prior and current pricing, with a note of 71.0 prior price and a shifted value.
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