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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
3
Local column covers queen jubilee celebrations candy making lesson, a mixed handicap contest, and social events at John Hoyle O'Meily hall. It notes tenancy issues, a Turkey theft report, a planned dynamite-related case, and legal actions against Frank Minch and Corie Mingle with brief accusations and outcomes.
Mixed briefs report court activity and official appointments. Daly Dalton borough inspector Scott named, Maria Walsh suit over Carbondale property referenced, Bridget O Malley case noted. A man charged with assault released on bail, connections to Vin Cavanaugh. Public notices include testament sampling, charity prosecutor, and a charity photo origin note. Symphony orchestra rehearsals and a Thanksgiving closing at the Dime Bank Barber Shop are also noted.
Mina Frances Ifelen daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Albright married Randolph Pila Hugh Mason of Carbondale yesterday at noon. The ceremony in the drawing room was performed by Rev Me Ransom of St Andrews Church Buffalo. Guests included J Z Albright and family, Archbalds, Bennell and others. Mason is a Delaware and Hudson engineer. They will reside in Carbondale.
Benedict Dambrosio twenty nine, Italian worker for Contractor Coons, was killed instantly when a trench cave-in at Maple street between Pittston and Cedar avenues buried him to the neck while drawing water. His brother Antonio escaped, others present were two Italians. coroner to hold inquest Friday night.
Washington departures every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 10 45 p m travel through Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Houston San Antonio New Mexico Arizona and Southern California to San Francisco without changing cars or porters. Pullman Tourist Sleepers feature birch wood finish high back seats sixteen sections gas lighting luxury lavatory smoking room and ladies retiring rooms. Travel times three and a half days to Mexico and Arizona four days to Los Angeles five days to San Francisco. Tourist Car fare from 25 to 20 dollars. Chas L Hopkins District Passenger Agent 28 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pa. offers information.
The notes describe plans for a 600 ton house to be built and eastern men showing interest. A 20,000 ton lake water concession by Consumers' Ice Co is noted with pure spring water and no lake pollution. Lumber for a sawmill and a boat house is being prepared, Scranton parties seek a charter for a large stock company, 100,000 feet of hard wood to be set in the mill, and a bicycle path and swimming pool projects are mentioned. Since the end of the strike, graduates are securing jobs at a rapid pace, with demand outstripping supply.
An advertisement touts Lichty’s Calery Nerve Compound as essential to restore vitality and enrich the blood. It claims broad nerve relief with thousands of grateful testimonials and notes Matthews Bros. as sellers.
Lewis and Reilly will close Thanksgiving. event runs 7 to 9 p m today at the Speedway Hotel with a Pig Beast dinner.
Parents of Owen Davis press for damages after he was killed by the bursting of a fly wheel at a mill on March 20 1898. The suit against Green Ridge Iron Works alleges wheel defect and improper fastening. Defense asserts no standing and no defect. Additional court actions include borough sidewalk lien case and various civil matters.
The piece argues that in a short span plenty will change, urging fathers to begin systematic saving now. It asserts savings success is proven and inevitable, with Faster tempos of life forcing old men to adapt.
Judge Edwards ruled on a rule to compel Justice of the Peace D M Lynch of Fell township to show cause why he did not return the cer tiorari in the case Commonwealth v John Mackey. The hearing ended when it was found the return had been made but not recorded on the continuance docket. The rule was discharged and costs taxed to the county.
Jury Archbald and commissioners Wiggins and Dougherty will draw the jury tomorrow. One thousand six hundred fifty names will be placed on the wheel with six hundred fifty drawn. Clerk Daniels to record names added and removed. JoIe receives 150 dollars for the work.
The license of Horne A Artemus in Thirteenth ward was transferred to red A Metcalf and John A Hudson. John J Farey applied for a year end hotel license at 2124 Luzerne Street which was granted but not taken by Patyleck Lynn. Thomas F Waldron received a year end license for 200 Bifth Avenue where Thomas Gerrity once ran a saloon.
Sheriff Pryor yesterday finalized acknowledgments of deeds listing properties in Scranton Dunmore Jessup and nearby areas. Noted parcels include the German Building Lot, the Speedway Land Co. holdings, and several individual lots with values and executors referenced.
The Scranton Board of Trade announces a new industry will locate in West Scranton at the end of Knackson Street, employing 100 skilled workers. Secretary Atherton spearheaded negotiations, with land purchased from Lackawanna, Tron and Coal, and foundations to be completed before winter. The project involves no city costs and signals a major economic boost for Scranton after long efforts.
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