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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1900

Page

7

CITY NOTES FIRST MELTING AND MISCELLANY EVENTS

The article lists a string of local items from city notes including notices of free postal transfers for Galveston food relief, a power meeting at the Young Women's Union, and various social mentions. It notes a hospital transfer after a mining accident, a legal arraignment for a disturbance, and several community names and places.

Peer Seteng George Mowell Young Women's Ulriiion Walay Alles

Young merchant and barkeeper in larceny case

Louie Harents and Alexander Bikofaky faced Alderman Millar over a box of matches alleged stolen from a hotel. Harents claimed the matches were accidentally dropped, while Bikofaky admitted possession. After testimonies and a fire incident, the alderman discharged the prisoner.

Louie Harents Washington Avenue Alexander Bikofaky Bank Hotel Taivkiwannd Avenue Millar Tiwniewite Alexander Phuntiff Saloho

Funeral of Patrick McLean Held After Accidental Shaft Death

The funeral of Patrick McLean, killed in Spencers Shaft, Dunmore, was held yesterday from his Grove Street home. The service at St. Paul’s church, Green Ridge, was conducted by Rev. P. J. McManus with interment by Mr. Cairne. Pallbearers were Plow, McNally, John, Thomas, Martin Corcoran, cousins of the deceased. A wife, two children, and two sisters survived.

Patrick McLean Spencers Shaft Dunmoere Fyak TA Wowk Tuvsdas Bik Lite Mies Netile McLean Mc- Leog

Speakeasy Arrest Leads to Fines for Two Men

James Henry of Oak Street was fined 650 after pleading guilty to operating a tippling house. Jaymeet Hears of 116 Oak Street was arrested by Mounted Officer Viock. a warrant issued by Mayor Moir led to a 50 fine for extenuating circumstances.

James Henry Oak Street Jaymeet Hears Viock Moir Tippling House Heary Henry

Evening Piano Seasons at Conservatory of Music

Young people daytime engaged register for evening piano lessons at the Conservatory of Music located on Linden Street. The program charges 30 per year. Read the full description of The Tribune's Educational Contest on the fourth page.

Conservatory of Music Linden Street the Tribune

Bryden Dawes Married in Providence Presbyterian Church

In Providence on September 1 1000 Rev J Guild officiated at a Providence Presbyterian ceremony linking Bryden Dawes to Mille Richmond with vows witnessed by N Ye and Mb Bithel Dawes Both couples are residents of this city in a formal church wedding recorded by Rev K Guild Dr Luis Mille and Jemals Titian.

Bryden Dawes Providence Presbyterian Church Hew Googe EK Guild J. DD Alexander HH Binedea N. Ye Mb. Bithel Bawes MILLS Richmond C.eeree K. Guild Luis HH Titian

Inspection of Department Firemen to Demonstrate Skills

City plans an early month inspection replacing a parade. Mayor Maly will preside as the fire companies present, test apparatus, and perform live demonstrations of firefighting. The Washington avenue display features the Life Saving Corps with new ladders belts and gear.

Maly Ehart Nimreh

Dwyer Arrives To Start Scranton Physical Training Class

M. J. Dwyer, professor of physical culture, arrived in the city last night and plans to launch a class for Scrantonians seeking better condition. He is reputed as a national authority on physical culture and trained numerous leading athletes. He formerly trained Governor Theodore Noosevilt in Albany and praised the Rough Riders for their athletic prowess.

M. J. Dwyer Heffeltinger Hary University of Pennsylvania Dwyer Riggs Brothers Baltimore Princeton Carver

Addition to Gallery Completes Portrait Assembly

A handsome oil painting of Thomas Dale arrived at Secretary Atherton's office and will be presented at the monthly board meeting. The work by John Willard Rought adds to the ex presidents gallery now nine portraits strong with value between 2500 and 500. The missing portrait remains George Fisher with no surviving image.

Thomas Dale Board of Trade Atherton John Willard Rought Luther Keller George Fisher Louis Pugh W. T. Smith J. A. Price

Typhoid Deaths Surge Amid City Epidemic

The typhoid fever epidemic worsens in Scranton with several deaths this week. Benjamin Jenkins of 200 North Main Avenue and Mise Nelle McGuire of 204 North Main Avenue died after short illnesses. Peter Siohsk died at Lackawanna Hospital, Rachel Simmons of Parker Street died after a quick decline. Richard Dogen of Ferdinand Street North Berington died September 21.

Scranton Board of Health Chy Henjamin Jenkins North Main Avenue Mise Nelle McGuire Peter Siohsk Lackawanna Hospital Rachel Simmons Parker Street Richard Dogean Ferdinand Street North Berinton

Last Sunday Excursion at Lake Lodore

The article urges a finale to the Sundy season with a Lake Lodore excursion on September 1. Train departures from the Delaware and Hudson depot, Borunton at 9 a.m. and 2:42 p.m., offer a day of music, attractions, and autumn scenery with refreshments and family entertainment in a grove setting.

Lake Lodore Owl Fixeu Delaware and Huison Avanon Delaware and Hudson Railroad Delaware and Hudson Borunton

Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Worldwide

Fragmented ad copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for infants and children claiming cures for wind colic fever and diarrhea. The text references Evelina Fitzgerald and global sales though readability is poor.

True Bills Against the Councilmen in License Tax Case

The grand jury returned true bills charging former Select Councilman J T Fellows and several councilmen with soliciting bribes for votes on the license tax ordinance. Names include J S Harris the alleged bribe intermediary, Coyne, Grier, Godshall, Morris, Reese, Wengel, and others. Numerous liquor case indictments were listed with detailed bribe amounts and dates.

J. S. Harris J. T. Fellows Simon Thomas Thomas J. Coyne James J. Grier C. EK. Godshall William Y. Griffiths Thomas F. Morris Morris VY Morria TD. H. Reese Thomas B. Watkins Charles BE. Wengvel J. 8 Harris Men's Union Scranton Railway Companys Coyne Fellows Grier Godshall Griffiths Morris V. Morris D. H. Reese Thomas Walking Wenzel Theternational Detective Agency

Grand Jury Denounces Newspaper Report as False

The Grand Jury warns against a Times article alleging improprieties in its proceedings. Judge Rudwards criticizes reporters near the grand jury room and urges secrecy while ordering officials to keep observers away. The Times piece is deemed a mistake, with officials stating no detectives were present and the dispute stems from a misunderstanding with the Men’s Union.

Men's Union Wwquerciser Hert Roberts Providence Mary Sweeney Dickson City Times Edwards Peanign Yy ML. Smith W. Hodbey Beranton Madwards Ruwards Grand Jury Wrind Grand Jury Row Pelven Aerson Yi

Report on Lackawanna township indebtedness and forged orders

Marshal Quinnan filed a formal report detailing Lackawanna township indebtedness. He totals the debt at 39,263.25 after disallowing 21,164.45 in fraudulent claims, cites forged township orders and duplicate judgments, and notes records were stolen leaving no funds or outstanding debt. The report outlines twelve findings on incorporation, jurisdiction, forged orders, witness evidence, and the township’s financial collapse.

Ilegal John P. Quinnan Lackawanna Township Quinnan Court of Common Pleas Lackawannna County Taylor Lackawanna Court of Common Lackawanna County Borough of Muperviaonm Pecounta Common Pleas Evita Fleventh Justicus Claiid Moosie Bern Aix Milla Mocsicie Geltedocsa Lickawanna Crme

City Schools Plan Uniform Supplies Distribution

City principals join Controller Evans at city hall to discuss a new system for distributing school supplies. Each teacher will maintain a regular pupil account to ensure equal supplies per grade and require justification for excess requests. The goal is to reduce waste and save costs.

Evans Ttiw

Court House News Notes And Hearings Invariably Move On

Attorney Everett Warren filed two trespass suits for Scranton Hatley company against Emil J Wolfgang of Penn avenue seeking 500 damages in each. John J Van Nort, a Scranton High School graduate from 1892, registered as a law student in the Willard Warren Knapp office. Habeas corpus action by Kate Mulherin to recover her child from St Josephs Foundling Home was decided with the child remanded to the Home. Equity case hearing resumed between Harry B Reynolds and William F P Boland before Judge H M Edwards as August sessions continued with respective counsel SE C Newcomb and Joseph O Brien and John T W assistance.

Everett Warren Scranton Hailway Company Emil J. Wolfgang Penn Avenue John J. van Nort Scranton High School Prothonotary Copland Willard, Warren & Knapp Kate Mulherin

Wilkes-Barre Litigation Involving Reynolds and Boland

Reynolds of Wilkes-Barre seeks reconveyance of 16 percent stock in People s Coal from Boland who counters with a claim Reynolds owes 10 000 as commission for Avondale coal sale. Roland testified briefly. Hawley hears Jenkins vs Rushbrook Coal. Ferber sues for ejectment on Hyde Park Avenue lot. Winans v Sanderson Oil case concludes with Sanderson testimony and firm arguments.

Court Room No. 2 C. L. Hawley John Jenkins West Pittston Rushbrook Coal Company Jenkins Susan J. Ferberesterday H. M. Hannah Hyde Park Avenue Thin City Equity Court George H. Winans Sanderson Oil and Specialty Company M. Sanderson W. A. Wilcox J. Gardner Sanderson

Maple Street man held on charge of attempted murder

Patrick Marrett of Maple Street was held on $1,000 bail by Alderman Millar after allegedly attempting to kill Harry Saft of South Scranton by firing a revolver in Saft's saloon Wednesday morning. Saft says Marrett entered, argued, then threatened to kill before firing a shot that missed him and lodged in the wall. George Hartman intervened as Barrett pursued Saft.

Patrick Marrett Maple Street Alderman Millar Harry Saft South Scranton Saft Barrett George Hartman

Audience With The Pope Aboard Bishop Hoban Visit

The Tribune reports Reverend Michael J. Hoban the bishop of seranten had an audience with the pope in Rome. He was accompanied by a party of priests who traveled with him, making it likely they also met the pope.

Hye Michael J. Holan Seranten Hoban Rome

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