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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

14

Four Boys Harassed in Tunnel Assault Arrest Follows

Four South Washington boys sought shelter under the Delaware Lackawanna tracks when a tall man dragged Joe Dolan from the group and choked his cries. Arthur Gordon intervened and helped subdue the assailant, Patrolman Peters later captured John Wardner on Washington Avenue flats and charged him with assault. Tommie Gerrity and the others described the brutal attack as they awaited morning court.

Lind Joe Dolan Arthur Gordon Waldner Peters Heya Washington Avenue Tommie Gerrity Wille McGil Marry Mannick Joe Dolan Quartetto Willie McGill Tom Wille Dolan Loy Tommie Railrond Hunt & Connella Gordon Delaware Lickawanna Hezekiah Petore Wyoming Avenue Central Police Station Deiter Tribune John Wardner Washington Avenue Flats

Mittens and Turkeys Donor List at Local Churches

Aged Mrs Marrington of Dunmore made three pairs of mittens for Home children. Mrs Corydon H Wells donated two turkeys. Dudley Street Baptist Church contributed $4.60. Mrs Louis Lohman and Gladys and Lou Watkins gave $10. Second Presbyterian Church contributed $73.95. Kehril and Naegil noted.

Lovett's Boston Stare Delights at YMCA Hall

A pleasing entertainment at the Young Men's Christian Association hall last evening featured Frank G. Reynolds as director with singing and humor, Mise Bertha Brewer pianist, Miss Rose Garrity violinist, and Mise Mabel Hill ballad singer. Garrity drew the crowd with graceful poses and a refined violin display, delivering a fantasie arrangement with delicate expression and strong tonal effects. Brewer offered a standout solo and reader talents, Hill sang a Gounod piece, and Reynolds performed clever impersonations and songs to close a well attended program.

Lovett Boston Young Men's Christian Association Hall Frank G. Reynolds Mise Bertha Brewer Rose Garrity Mise Mabel Hill Mise Garritt Miss Brewer Godard Miss Hill Norman Reynolia

City Notes From The Local Scene And Behind The Headlines

Michael Costick, seven, missing from 134 Greet court. police sought. City Superintendent George Lowell, and the “Senta” Wich affirmation, named L. Victor A. Theelmer, heard yesterday. Alderman Wright presided at a hearing on fake pretense charges. Howell planned a lecture on Words at the Methodists church. Executors paid to St Abbe Orphanage directors. James Jordan estate details. Several households planted migrants. funeral for Miku Alive Jennings at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church. The Teams from Mine Brook challenged Juniors in football. Fred C. Mengon appointed auditor to distribute estate funds. Patrolman found property in Joty’s feather bow. owner to retrieve from police. Judge Archbold set jury wheel for 1898, 1,40 names. H Howard Beldieman to open holiday book store Dec 3. Plumley lecture postponed due to Mrs. Plumley’s absence. J T Arnold bailed on battery charge against D J Campbell. Lyceum schedule shows Store Acres, Symphony, The Cherry Pickers, A Stranger in New York, Heart’s Vase, and A Man of Ideas performances.

Ladies Garments Sale at Mears and Hagen

Saturday and Monday offers include every Coat Cane Bust and Separate Skirt at great reductions. Desirable bargains in Ladies and Misses Sample Coats. Garments described as superior in style fit and workmanship. Mears and Hagen.

Mears & Hagen

Local Coal Delivery Rates Cited for Dunmore

A. Mowery of Dunmore advertises coal delivery with option for 4000 pound lots at 2.05 dollars per net ton and delivered in Dunmore at 2.50 dollars. Telephone number 4672 is listed.

Dunmore A. Mowery

Thanksgiving Remembrances Acknowledged by Home for the Friendless

The Home for the Friendless records Thanksgiving remembrances including oranges lemons cranberries celery butter sugar coffee potatoes and turkey among gifts from many donors. Contributors include Mrs H P Simpson Mrs W W Scranton Mrs George Sherman Mott ex Sheriff Charla Robinson Mrs A M Decker Miles Coleman's kindergarten Miss S C Kingh aum and Providence Needle Work Guild of America among others.

Home For Thomas Dickson H. P. Simpson W. W. Scranton George Sherman Mott James P. Dickson Russell BR. Williama C. H. Welles W. T. Smith Charla Robinson A. M. Decker H. A. Pierce C. C. Rose D. E. Tablor C. EB. Robinnon No. 33 School R. G. Brooks WH. H. Coston Er. N. Willard Morris Goldsmith Miles Coleman B. Page Mies Williams James M. Howell Jones Jefferson Avenue C. P. Matthews Irvin M Florence Kline Jamon L. Connell James L. Connell Providence Needle Work “Guild of America

Notorious James Brock Arrested for Attempted Assault

James Brock, released from county jail yesterday after a bicycle theft sentence, was rearrested at 4 pm at West Side station for alleged attempted assault on Hotel Keeper Albert Menne's four year old daughter. Arrested by Louis Jones and handed to Patrolman Matthews. This is Brock's third arrest for the same crime, with prior acquittal then a five year penitentiary sentence. He is about 36.

James Brock West Side Albert Menne Louis Jones Jackson Street Matthews Brock

Sunday News fragment with names and local events

A bountiful jumble of names and scenes from The Sunday News includes Billy Jones Jennie Smith, Winton, Gua Atherton, Pete Goodrich, Minnie West, motor men, Carl Fauts, Sammy Lewis, Denny Gannon, Maloney, Itthher Flynn, Gus Atherton's barn, Curran's Wail, McHugh case history, and references to beer boycott talk and a Pullman ride.

Billy Jones Jennie Smith Will Winton Gua Atherton Pete Goodrich Minnie West Carl Fauts Sammy Lewis Providence Denny Gannon T. H. ¢. Maloney Itthher Flynn Gus Atherton Curran Dioneine Cliss McHugh Major Penman Rooker B

Yale Penn Yale Harvard Penn face off in eleven clash

In twelve years Yale has nine wins over Princeton and a streak of endurance. De Soulless or Chamberlain expected to be Yale captain next season. Yale's line is seasoned, Penn and Harvard debated, Cincinnati chatter aside, controversy over Chamberlain’s pitching career lingers.

Yale Princeton de Soulless Chamberlain Genemi de Baulles Harvard Cincinnathan Elton Chamberlain Hasheenville Cincinnati Cincinnati Post

Jury relief ends tie up in Webster-Mayer suit for 7000

Judge Archbald directed a verdict for the plaintiff in the Webster Mayer case, awarding 7000 plus interest. Andrew Myers won 749 in a false imprisonment suit against William Litt. A milk dispute left Charles Shedd and Joseph Schreiber in a plaintiff verdict of 14.82. Non-suits were entered in the hotelpox case and several minor matters, including a Jones divorce postponement.

Myers Winton Archhbald Thomas Campbell Chemical Engine House Andrew William BP. Litte Clark's Summit Litts Mother Charles Shedd Archbald Scott Township Schreiber Shedd Toth John Marshall Simon Rice Joseph Giragona Edwards Penn Avenue Linelen Street Marshal Price Ward Co. Newcomb Ll. Levy Andrew Simonyk Winton Board of Health Marshall-Rice Jones

Court grants rule to show cause for new trial

A rule to show cause why a new trial should not be awarded was granted and made returnable at argument court, with parties asserting positions on the estate and alleged prejudicial conduct.

Felton Burglary Suspects Slew to Albany

Detective Moir departs for New York to seize Carroll and Reilly, men arrested last week in Bimba and Ninghamton on suspicion of complicity in Felton’s cutlery store burglary. Papers for extradition secured, Albany visit required to complete formalities.

Moir New York State John Moir Carroll Reilly Inet Bimba Ninghamton Felton City Albany

Theft Charge Involving Local Store Potatoes

W D Vosburg of Fimmett street reports a shortage of potatoes from the azore cellar near his store adjacent to Mrs. Mary Stubb. A warrant accuses Mrs. Stubb of theft, and Alderman Kelly had her held on a $900 bond to appear in court yesterday.

W. D. Vosburg Fimmett Street Mary Stubb Azore Mr. Vosburg

Pants Company Seized by Creditor in Sheriff Action

Mrs Dora Lowenstein, execution creditor, seized Jacob Lowenstein’s Atlantic Pants company after a judgment for 530609 dollars. The sheriff acted yesterday to liquidate assets to satisfy the debt.

Jacob Lowenstein Atlantic Pants Company Dora Lowenstein

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Promises Vitality

Advertising copy touts Horsford's acid phosphate as a nerve energizer digestion aid brain fuel and a tasty beverage. It claims it offers medicine, nourishment and a pleasurable drink all in one.

Hood's Pills Praised for Blood Enrichment and Appetite

Advert describes Hood's Pills as a favorite family remedy improving red cheeks and appetite in pale children. Claims strong blood nourishment and vigor, noting price and universal use as a tonic.

Hood Roxy Price Aie

New Trial Sought in McHugh Case by Hand Executrix Counsel

Attorneys for Mrs. Michael Hand executrix filed a formal motion for a new trial. They allege trial judge erred by not allowing evidence about the judgment transfer from Anthony McHugh and by admitting witnesses to show improper overtures by the executrix to secure testimony and proposals to Martin Perguaon aimed at affecting the jury.

McHugh Major BE. Warren Col F. J. Fitesimmons John F. Scrage Michael Hand Anthony J. McHuh Per Hidl Martin Perguaon

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