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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
3
The writer thanks Mr Pennington and praises the Knabe piano for tone quality and workmanship. Eminent pianists like Von Bulow and Saver endorse the Knabe, and readers are invited to visit the warerooms at 205 Wyoming Avenue to see the instruments.
The item lists a candidate for city council and mentions a church dedication. It notes Ebahiep Hoban in Daxtown, Nicholas FPoive's church in Wirgston, and a via Lackawanna route for a football team. Thanksgiving service at Second Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr Robinson speaking on "Yours Warriors."
A man alleged to be a barber in Jesup was unable to explain his actions when examined. He could not state where his pins were tied or give a coherent reason for his conduct. He was held on a suspicious character charge and to face a hearing before Mayor Moir this morning.
Elm Park church presents an organ and choral concert this morning. A golf match at the Country Club links follows, with Old Folks and other events listed across several venues in the area.
Martin Ferguson 18 died after an accident at the Pine Brook mine. He was crushed between two mine cars and suffered skull fracture and other bruises. Funeral set for Friday at 9 a.m. at St Pauls Catholic Church Green Ridge with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
About ten oclock last night the Villa Nova football eleven arrived in the city on Delaware Lackawanna and Western. This afternoon they meet St Thomas college eleven in a touted contest expected to draw a big crowd at the grounds. Captain Richard Nallin leads the Villa Nova eleven, with Joe Weir at quarterback and a strong ten on the field. St Thomas counters with speed and grit, while captain Nallin notes several players are ailing but promises a spirited battle. A torchlight procession greeted the visitors at the depot, and both camps anticipate a hard fought game this afternoon starting at 3.00.
Welchel's auction of fine jewelry begins Saturday at 290 and 7.29 fhm and continues until sold. Items for private sale include auction prices, seats for ladies, safe and fixtures. A sterling mounted rabbit foot charm is included with every purchase at 203 Washington Avenue, NESA.
Eteam Heating and Plumbing lists services at 41 Wyoming Ave alongside P. F. and M. T. Howley. Local listing highlights contact and placement for home HVAC and plumbing needs.
Heirs of Michael Gogolin street laborer sue the city of Scranton and ex Street Commissioner A B Dunning for 25000 damages claiming negligence led to a wall collapse at the Young Men’s Christian Association building ruins on February 5 1898. The widow Julia Gogolin and children August and Mary seek recovery.
Trial before Judge Edwards heard Mary Timmons claim of 5000 damages from city grading of Ninth Avenue. City took a two by twenty four foot strip, left rear property 6 to 8 feet below roadway, asserting improvements increased value. Jury deliberation begun as other cases progressed.
Adelin Walsh, manager of the Gaiety theater, sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for 5000 claiming failure to deliver tickets for a Broadway troupe. He alleges negligence caused the theater to lack an attraction during a peak week and seeks reimbursement for losses.
Mrs. Mary Westervelt of 240 Railroad Avenue sues Scranton Railway Co. after a July 8 accident she alleges occurred on an open crowded car at Seventh Street and Lackawanna Avenue. She suffered a gash to the head, bruises, and internal injuries. Attorneys O'Brien and Kelly assist P. W. Gallagher Westerlay.
Applications for divorce were filed yesterday by Mrs. Frank L. Yingst and Mrs. Annie Ruane both alleging cruelty by their husbands. Yingst left Storeling H. Yingst on October 12, 1897 after two years of marriage. Ruane left Michael Ruane on May 8, 1898 after marriage begun September 4, 1848. Attorneys Ward and Born represent Yingst with Robert Pook for Ruane. subpoenas were directed to issue in both cases.
William L Hunter of Carbondale sues Lawrence Little in trespass for $1,000 claiming false arrest over alleged sewing machine larceny from Mia mma Swarts. He was held on bail before Alderman J. F. Atkinson on January 4, 1890. grand jury ignored the bill March 2, 1890. attorney Fec Butler represents Hunter.
Judge Edwards issued an order directing the jury wheel for 1900 to be filed tomorrow. The homes of 140 sober intelligent and judicious male citizens are to compose the wheel, the same number as in prior years. Charles F. Wagner is reappointed clerk to record names and drawings, with salary fixed at 31 percent.
A compilation of names and addresses including Samuel A LMcCauley and Emma H Bierworth with Washington avenues, Caspar Schild Lackawanna two, Magdalina Fahner Lackawanna two, Erastus F Osterhout, Laura J Kittle Shehuleviile, Glenburn Thomas Wynder Wilkes-Harre, Susan Johnson Seranton, John D Jones 0.66 245 Putnam, Marin Wisconsin Olyphant Charley, Olyphant Livale William, Clair D Bhort, Carbondale Annie DT Pedler, William James Cox 4.4, Dunmore Emily Towers, DURMOLE William G Hobbs Carbondale Lavinia Jenkins 0.025 Keyser Ave, Clarence A Schnee 194 Adams Ave, Beulah Byerly Georgetown Joseph H Smith 0.582 Evans Court Anna Cavanaugh 0.6 0.108 Marion St, Edgar A Vinal 6 flh Dix Court, Wandle M Linker 0.415 Dix Court, Harrys FL Peemer Moosic, Abraham Collingwood old Forge Susannah Turon Rendham George W Willams Olyphant Sarah L Ward Olyphant.
M. J. Durke was discharged under the Insolvency law yesterday. Commissioner John Courier Morris took his oath of office before Judge Edwards. WHE granted to show cause why James Williams should not be permitted to adopt Annie Graene. Judge Archbald findings in the Spring Brook Water Supply Co case against County Treasurer M. J. Kelly and others. ten days more for exceptions. In the Burge partition, commissioners were directed to sell the property publicly. bidders present refused to outbid each other at the appraisal.
An old notice promotes Greene's Warranted Syrup of Turpentine with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure a cold and lists pharmacies including Phelps, Brown, and Conrad's Hat Store. The ad mentions extended hours on Thanksgiving Eve and urges readers to try remedies and cigars at Hotel Jermyn.
Judge Edwards granted a preliminary injunction restraining Scranton from interfering with the Delaware and Hudson company. The city cannot tear up planks or remove the fence on the easterly side of the tracks at Poplar Street crossing. The case hinges on historic plotting and ownership of the street and adjoining lands.
The St Pauls Pioneer corps held a military ball at the Thirteenth regiment armory last night with about one hundred fifty couples dancing to Hayes Brothers orchestra. The Knights of Father Mathew of Archbold performed a polished exhibition drill. Walter McNichola served as master of ceremonies with Joe Goff as assistant and a reception committee including John Larkin Jr PJ Lafferty Timothy McCoy J J Sweeney and M A Culkin. The arrangements were organized by James J Mahon Dantel Lonahan Frank McLane and Thomas McNamara.
Miss Kate M. Kennedy of New Street married James J. Kelly of North Washington Avenue in St Peter's Cathedral yesterday morning at 7.90 o'clock with Rev. J. A. O'Reilly officiating.
The bride Miss Tessie G O Hara and groom Thomas P Gordon were married. Miss Kennedy wore blue poplin with white silk lace, attended by a similar gown. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home on New Street before the couple left for a wedding tour to New York and Boston.
The John Boyle O Reilly Council No 1M hosted its annual glowfus at the council rooms on Lackawanna avenue. About eighty couples danced to music by Miss Margaret Thornton with committee chair William Spellman and members Edward Morris and John Burke supervising the event.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain, diarrhea, and winds for children. It claims a fifty year trust by millions of mothers and lists a price of twenty five cents per bottle sold worldwide through druggists.
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