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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
3
A busy schedule with Donation Day at the Home for the Friendless and a meeting of the Delaware and bud train south of Beranton. Tonight’s events include a reception by the Knights of Columbus on Wyoming Avenue and a Young Women’s Christian Association chorus class at the YWCA rooms.
Patrick Forkin, a Lackawanna engineer, suffered a crushed hand at Stroudeburn but has fully recovered after surgery. The operation involved fixing the tendons and two hand knuckles. The report notes improved health and return-to-work prospects.
Edward Gallagher, a miner living on Oak Street at Cusick Avenue, attempted to cut his throat with a razor in a personal crisis. His wound was not deep due to a shaky hand, and he is expected to recover after Dr. Sullivan treated him. His wife and two children had fled to her mother’s home amid his drinking and unstable behavior.
Entertainment and supper were hosted last night in Knight of Mars hall Guernsey Building by the Lady Foresters Companion elrele No. 88. About 200 guests attended. After supper dancing followed for the youthful attendees. Committee: Mrs. Travis chairwoman, Mrs. Welsh Pitman Schinger Harber Hartman Dwieht Willams Darran Sullivan. The programme was rendered.
John D Wright 17 Harry Goodrich 18 and Thomas Smith 11 were arrested after a West Lackawanna Avenue robbery of Phillip Zenevck's dye shop. Joseph Furey was arrested earlier. All four faced a hearing before Alderman Millar with testimony from Zeneck and Detective Moir. Wright and Goodrich posted bail. Smith and Furey remained jailed.
Thomas Reed hints at further conditions if Middleton remains unsatisfied with his last loss. The Tribune notes the challenge and the plan to confront him at W. Wingship's venue in Throwp, urging a public showdown.
Steam Heating and plumbing ad mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. Claims to soothe the child, stop coughing, ease pain, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhea. Sells for twenty five cents a bottle through druggists worldwide.
Law session resumes with Judges Edwards Archbald and McClure handling a heavy docket. Carbondale murder and aggravated assault cases, Mayfield robbery, Lena Gebel midwifery charge continued, various minor trials proceed, and a quo warranto writ targets the old South Ward poor director.
Ten witnesses testified yesterday in the Lanietal election contest. Names include Thomas Mighiels of Hinkely, W H Thomas Michupis of Minkely, W H Wobleigh of Covington, Ww H W Edwards of Spring BG Brook, Watkin Jones and Llewellyn Th vis of Taylor, John J Reibe of Scranton, Berantan, Then Pygagideory and Jeremiah Simons of Scranton. Adjournment was set until Wednesday morning at 8 oclock amid counsel for the defendant Mr Holmate.
Attorney Dowson moves to quash the pmdletment against Thomas Lycons for embegslement by 8. Hailing. The denier attorney has not filed a bill of particulars in the Cosa. Judge Minards orders the bill of particulars to be filed within ten days or the judgment will be suspended.
Fragmentary OCR lists names with addresses and percentages. Mentions Miles JL McAnndrew Archbild and Belinda Quinn on Charles and Front streets, plus Craft W Gerblg, Mary June Molmose and Murton Archbald among others. unreadable fragments suggest a demographic or property listing.
Yesterday a series of court actions included WS Voll being discharged as administrator of Alma M. Vill deceased, and an alias Mul arrested in a diverse case. A divorce petition faced delay for John Koenig and Addie Koenig. Bankruptcy proceedings and guardianship adjustments were noted, with W S Vall released from duties as guardian and Harry E B Hopfer appointed guardian ad litem. Will probates included Mary Facan of Threat and John Croup of Jefferson with executors named, plus Patrick Farrel of Jermyn probate granted.
Central Railroad of New Jersey offers special round trip fare for Allentown dedication on October 19. Tickets on Oct. 18 and 19 with return by Oct. 20 good on all trains.
The Sulphur Baths of Avon promise relief and cures for rheumatism gout and edema in a winter home for invalids. Address the Sanitarium Avon N. id
Yesterday morning an explosion at the Consumers Powder Company mill in Storr Junction near Deckville destroyed the corning mill and killed two workers, Christopher Birbeck and William Rolls. Birbeck. 40, had twelve years with the firm while Rolls had only a few years in service. No damage occurred in Peckville, and officials offered no immediate explanation for the blast.
William H L W Ball of Himhurse Wak declares bankruptcy with liabilities of 6758.90 and assets none. Case referred to Referne Van Wormer for settlement. first creditors meeting set in Reserve Van Wormer’s office in government building on Monday Oct 30. Beechwan’s Pulls cure side headaches.
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