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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
6
A historic survey details the Scranton mayor's court and Lackawanna county judges from 1870 to 1890s. It profiles Hon. Ward, Hon. Stanton, Judge Handley, Judge Archbald, Judge Knapp, Judge Gunster, and Judge Edwards, noting careers, births, education, and public service, with reflections on integrity and impact on the bar. It references county organization, district creation, and notable elections.
John F Connolly of Scranton born April 17 1553 pursued Scranton High School and Columbia College Law School New York graduating LLB in 1574. He joined New York City bar May 18 1874 and Lugerne county bar soon after. He served as district attorney 1888 to 1886 and was elected Lackawanna county additional law judge for a ten year term in 1887.
The excerpt from District Attorney John R. Jones emphasizes fidelity impartiality and diligent duty. He vows to uphold public trust defend society from crime and ensure prosecutions protect institutions and government integrity.
A tale recalls Gen Lewis Wallace as territorial governor of New Mexico sending a burro to Indiana. A freight clerk misreads burro as bureau, shipping a lone donkey in a freight car. A Paris to Monte Carlo anecdote ends with a traveling joke about a pouch and a nephew. A cyclist helps a peasant climb a hill with one donkey, earning a thank you.
An anti rice campaign failed to curb the old custom. A Boston effort led to substitutes but accidents prompted a return to showering rice at weddings. In a New York display a prankdevice sprayed rice from a floor device, delighting the groom and prompting plans for more such bombs at future weddings.
A Chicago Mecord piece notes the writer’s preference for work at night to avoid interruptions. He jokes that having a telephone at home would anger his wife who would demand his attention every few minutes.
An analysis questions South American city population figures. It notes Buenos Ayres has grown due to Italian immigration, surpassing Rio Janeiro in claimed size, while Brazilian census data after 1889 shows inconsistencies and caution about official counts.
The Century unearthed Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Mary describing his conflicted feelings and urging cautious, conditional affection. Lincoln offers to end or strengthen their acquaintance based on her happiness, ending with well wishes if she chooses not to respond.
The article notes vast poultry shipments from New York to Europe and the shift to counting eggs and chickens by the million dozen. It highlights England’s large imports, the role of chilling in global trade, and the United States as a leading food provider surpassing older powers as refrigeration transforms distribution.
The message advocates backing Schadt, Horn, and allied candidates over Bryan, urging support for McKinley era protection and prosperity. It frames the choice as a referendum on Trew trade and a free diver Chicago platform, urging full support for Lacki’s Democracy stance.
A Hartford judge proposed a simple scheme to prevent attacks on wills by requiring will deposit with a legal officer for public notice and a defined period to challenge the testator’s capacity. If no objection is raised, the will stands after death. The plan seeks to curb frivolous challenges and preserve intent.
The Chicago Combination Clothing Sale at 211 Washington avenue draws hundreds as prices plummet. Union Cassimere suits, overcoats, and dresswear mark deep discounts from $6 to under $5, with many items like boys pants, caps, hats, and shirts slashed to cents and dollars amid a bustling rush.
Dickson Pennsylvania October 13 1897 testimonial says Hood's Sarsaparilla cured years of nervous headaches after long use Annie T McNulty also recommends Hood's Pills as a favorite cathartic for relief.
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