Two Arrests Lead to Fines for Local Officials
While waiting for the train, both individuals were arrested and Mayor Bailey fined them each, according to the report.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
3
While waiting for the train, both individuals were arrested and Mayor Bailey fined them each, according to the report.
At a reception for the Young Women's Christian association the hall boasted flags and a silk Stars and Stripes with gold fringe owned by Colonel Nipple. Decorations were by a committee including Mrs Sherwood and Misses Mickie Judd Hayward. Mrs Ripple presided as Mrs Nellie Lowry and Miss Mary Dunn spoke. The program featured a vocal solo by Miss Mary Davis and instrumental pieces. An informal reception followed with introductions to Miss Savage and Miss Mickle the new secretary and physical instructor.
The committee announces a day trip to Camp Meade during Batard week. Leave Scranton at 7:00 AM via Delaware Lookawinna Western to Northumbrie land and then Pennsylvania railroad to the camp arriving by 12 noon. Return at 6:00 PM reaching Scranton by 11:00 PM. Round trip fare eight dollars with lunch car. Parlor cars may be provided if enough seats are taken. Half fare tickets available from Carbondale to Scranton by Delaware and Hudson. A special train from Montrose may run to accommodate Company G friends.
John Quinn of Morriacourt West Side pressed warrants for house breaking against aston Mary Johnston, William Reese and Mr and Mrs Niles All. A hearing at 10 PM led Alderman Millar to discharge all defendants after testimony showed they were startled by shouts from Quinns house and forced entry only after attempts to gain access failed.
Dauphin county court yesterday ruled no merit to Corneline Bmilth's petition against Judge Guister appearing in both Republican and Democratic ballot columns. Judge Billpointon dismissed the petition without any argument.
To Mr and Mrs T Owen Charles a daughter was born on October 3 1887. The brief notice records the naming of the newborn in the family.
Died Edwards Jennie two years daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Fijwards of Dg Hampton street funeral tomorrow at 2 30 o'clock interment Cresco Foley Winifred seven years daughter of Ari and Mrs John Yeley of 4 Phelps street died October 4 funeral Thursday at St Peters cathedral interment Wilkes Barre remains to be taken to Delaware and Hudson train Jamieson Mrs John Jamieson West Scranton two years old funeral Thursday at 2 o'clock interment Washburn street cemetery Walsh Mary two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Walsh died at home 4 Phelps street funeral this afternoon interment Cathedral cemetery.
Sheriff Pryor and Jury Commissioners Wiggins and Doherty drew grand and petit jurors for the November 7 opening grand jury and December 5 term of criminal court. The lists include numerous names with trades and towns such as Clifton, Scranton, Carbondale, Dalton, Olyphant, Dunmore, and Spring Brook, reflecting a wide range of local residents selected for service.
The article cautions that a common cold and careless habits can lead to serious lung issues. It endorses Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the prompt, reliable cure for colds and coughs and cites Dr Haynes of Saranac Lake praising its long-time use since 1853.
Major Theodore J. Wint of the Tenth United States Cavalry, wounded on the first day at San Juan Hill, is convalescing in Scranton after recovering from a fractured femur. He was praised by Major General Wheeler for gallantry and promotion consideration. Wint, long an Army officer, arrived from New York with his wife and is staying with his brother L. H. M. Wint.
At St Peter’s cathedral last evening a reception for the Third Order of St Francis welcomed fifty new members and over one hundred postulants. Rev. C B Peeley led the rites with Rev. T J Gough assisting. Rev A T Broderick preached on St Francis life and poverty. The ceremony honored the feast day of St Francis and emphasized lay spiritual gifts and devotion.
Coroner Longabroet held an inquest into the Keyser Valley baby found with a stone tied around its neck at the bottom of a well last Friday. The body showed six months in the water and investigators could not determine if the infant was born alive. The jury ruled the facts strongly suggested violence, but the case remains a mystery awaiting further light.
District Attorney John R. Jones schedules the two week term with Joseph Keller charged with murder of George Meyer of Dunmore. City officials of Carbondale to be tried for maintaining nuisance, plus numerous minor cases. Judges Gunster Archbald and McClure to preside. First week lists include many larceny, assault, burglary, and other charges with trials beginning Monday October 10.
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