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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
3
City items report a social at the Universalist church with supper served from 6 to 8 PM. Other brief notices include arrests for larceny and assaults, a funeral for John Pirie, a Women’s Veteran Relief union meeting, a lodge smoker, a managers meeting for the Home for the Friendless, and funeral announcements for Mrs. Mary Mullen and Thomas Kelly with interments in local cemeteries.
Steam filled the Tolles hattery on Spruce Street near Wyoming Avenue after a boiler outlet was left open. Patrolman Schmidt forced entry and restored order as the steam alarm drew crowds and excitement at about 10 o clock.
Dr. Lewis Frey and Miss Minnie Moore united in marriage yesterday at the bride’s uncle’s home in Binghamton with Rev. J A O’Reilly officiating. They will return to Scranton after a short bridal tour to begin housekeeping. The bride, highly accomplished with many friends in this city, and Dr. Frey, a leading Scranton physician, were the couple.
The high school football eleven practiced at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon preparing for tomorrow's game against the Thirteenth regiment team. Expected starters include McHugh and Vaughn at ends, Weissendah and Eynon at tackles, Flwood and Stone at guards, with Con at center.
Williame at full back Tropp at quarter Deans and Phillips at the halves. Powell may enter altering the line-up. Regiment players practice daily and are confident of victory.
Fifteen members of Mrs W F Hallstead lodge of the International Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers traveled from this city to Carbondale on Wednesday afternoon to visit the Carbondale branch. They were royally entertained in Odd Fellows hall. The party included Mrs Charles Garrigan, Mrs John La France, Mrs George Nape, Mrs Ida Hand, Mrs Howard Durie, Mrs Merritt Gardner, Mrs Willard Laning, Mrs John Loomis, Mrs Ed Barzlar, Mrs T Butler, Mrs T Coleman, Mrs Frank Staples, Mrs J Shiffer, Mrs M Kellam, Mrs Roger Cox, and Mrs George Carr.
John Murdock alias John Hardsko, arrested in Uniontown Fayette County for the 1894 murder of John Rusak on Oak Street North Taylor. Witnesses located, coroner's inquest reported savage razor wounds with intestines protruding, death due to hemorrhage, motive a quarrel between brothers in law. Detective Leyshon to escort prisoner back for trial.
Ken tucky Trotting Horse Breeders association fall meeting at Lexington centers on the Transylvania 2.18 class with a $5,000 purse. Boralma, last year’s futurity winner, falls after collision with Bay Star. Bay Star driver John Kinney suffers a knee injury. York Boy wins the heat. Boralma survives to race, then loses to York Bay in the stretch later heats. Nine starters in the heat. summary notes early heat results and other stakes events including the Transylvania 2.12 class and futurity events with Furl and Alice Mapes among two-year-olds.
A Red Men initiation in Williamsport leads to a serious foot injury. Cline suffers blood poisoning after a week old accident when a trampling incident during the Haymakers' degree left him with a missing skin and possible loss of the foot.
Died. Thomas Kelly of 60 Trooped Avenue Scranton on October 3 1900 aged unknown son of Mr and Mrs John Kelly funeral this afternoon at 2 oclock interment Cathedral Cemetery Also Phinney Bunle Phinney of No 514 Green Ridge Avenue Scranton died October 4 1900 service at 3 pm Friday afternoon
The viaduct ordinance moved forward after third reading in the common council and referral to the streets and bridges committee. Debates highlighted concerns over sewer, gas, and water access and potential debt, with opponents warning of hidden costs and legal challenges.
Select council overruns the mayor to settle with ex patrolmen Dyer and Saul, despite the mayor's veto and claim that only one valid claim existed. The vote reached ten to four as council moved to common council, and a separate claim by Coroner J. J. Roberts was referred to the Judiciary committee. Council plans an emergency meeting Tuesday to address an open street opening case and a required ordinance with a tight thirty day deadline.
Common Council members barely discuss the manure-hauling ordinance setting a 25 dollar penalty for metallic covers with exemptions debated by Paine and Coleman. The measure passes amid near-unanimous support. Resolutions direct issuing bonds for North Main avenue paving, curb river pollution steps, and extending city tax collection to December 15. Third reading ordinances cover Broadway sewer, Sixth ward flagstone sidewalks, and park fund use.
Testimony closed yesterday in the George Cooper versus city of Scranton suit. An application for a non suit was granted due to a sewer defect on Linden street causing surface water damage, shielding the city from liability. Other matters included Lister's Agricultural Chemical Works versus N B Anderson with a verdict for the defendant, and Hollopeter versus Green Ridge Lumber on a disputed settlement. The Liebenstein Long case occupied the day with the jury expected this afternoon.
A historical note extols blessings and merit, arguing that true plenty comes through saving. The piece highlights grit and the enduring value of thrift, presenting the Savings Department of Traders National Bank at the corner of Wyoming and Spruce as a trustworthy path to lasting financial well being.
Chicago Oct 4 Harry Vardon former British champion leads rival J H Taylor by one stroke after 36 holes at Chicago Golf Club Wheaton with 157. Taylor 74 Evens up after afternoon 82 Vardon gains. Bell midlothian 162 third. Campbell Boston Gardiner Lenox 16. Low Dyker Meadow 164. Smith Midlothian 165. Auchetionie Great View 166. Fitajohn 167. Hutchinson Shinnecock Hills 168. Simpson St Louis 168 of 162 starters. good weather. final 36 holes tomorrow morning.
Ex Senator Gorman of Maryland and Congressman Richardson met at national Democratic headquarters in New York. Gorman will stay through Saturday then return to Baltimore. He and ex Governor Stone plan to open the campaign in Baltimore Monday night and Gorman will spend several days each week in New York until the campaign ends.
Testimony before Commissioner John Taylor in Dunmore Second ward constable Frank Guglielmo centers on alleged Sunday drinking and unreported liquor locations. Guglielmo denies wrongdoing, cites late start in office and eye treatment preventing court appearances.
Bridget McLane James McLane and Christopher Purcell filed a trespass action against the borough of Dunmore to recover 1000 damages. Attorneys James W McDonald and John R Ed wards represent them. The plaintiffs own property at Quincy avenue and Grove street and allege the defendant altered an old water course diverting surface water onto their land, causing the loss.
Isaac N Moore was yesterday appointed a deputy constable of Ransom township with police powers. The appointment notes many idle men roaming the county damaging crops and orchards, and improved policing is needed to protect farmers.
By a special order of court Sheriff Pryor acknowledged deeds to Germania Building Association for land in Throop sold as property of M. J. Norton for 1075 dollars and to Citizens' Building and Loan Association for land in Priceburg sold as property of Mary Shamrock for 2105 dollars.
Jurors and petit jurors were drawn yesterday by Sheriff C. KH Pryor and Jury Commissioners C. Wiggins and Frank Dougherty. The list includes names from Scranton, Carbondale, Jermyn, and Moowie with foremen and various trades. Details continue on page 3.
John W. done of Olympiant died at Slareisburg hospital from injuries after being struck by a Pennsylvania railroad freight train on the Rockville bridge. Exclusive AP dispatch from Harricbury reports the incident occurred today and cites the accident as the cause of death.
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