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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1898
Page
5
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be hailed in Scranton at Heisman & Cros, 404 Spruce, and W S Lindsay & Co, Mac Lackawanna Avenue newsstands.
Howard Freeman of Detroit visits friends here. Miss Mamie Denlin of Ninth Street visits Weyne County. Mrs B C Green of Archbald Street visits New York City. Miss Kate Johnson of South Main Avenue visiting Wilkes Barre. John P. Kelly Sr. of Scranton Street visits Waymart. Mrs J W Simpson of Philadelphia guest of Mrs A I Yost. Miss Jennie Howell and Miss Stevens from Scranton Street return from Baratoga. James Gillogly of Carbon Street returns to studies at St Bonaventure Allegheny. Mrs Green of Syracuse visits her parents on South Main Avenue. Miss May Williams of Bradford returns home from visit with Mrs John T Williams. Mr Myer Davidow of Lackawanna Avenue leaves for New York Boston and other shoe markets. Mrs Thomas Miles and daughter Marjorie visit Bandmaster Miles at Camp Meade. Bishop and Mrs C H Fowler host dinner at Buffalo in honor of Mrs C B Penman. Nellie McGoff of Wilkes-Barre returns from visit with cousin Miss Mary Dougher. Gus Robinson of Robinson’s Sane returns from Europe. ex-Sheriff Robinson and others meet him in New York. Rev Arno C Galbelin leads Niagara conference services. spoke at German M E church on Adams Avenue. Miss Sampson, rear admiral’s former envoy, to visit Beranton as guest of Miss Torrey. school friend of Miss Purrey. She had visited before and is well known here.
John H. Bortree of Dunmore, represented by Vosburg & Daweon, filed a bill in equity Saturday against the Eastern Union Building and Loan Association and Sheriff Clarence E. Pryor. He asserts ownership and possession of a Dunmore land parcel that the building and loan association had pursued by judgment, challenging the lien and seeking relief.
Albert Butterman involved in an ejectment action brought after the town association ordered vacancy within three months. Bortree claims he filed an affidavit and bond before Alderman Millar, who allegedly ignored them and proceeded to judgment. Judge Edwards granted a preliminary injunction set for Wednesday at 9.00 for a hearing.
A golf contest between Harristire and Feranton Country clubs was canceled after news of a Harrisburg man’s sister died. A ball game at Athletic park ended 8 to 8 after nine innings with Harrisburg and visiting sides. An evening dance at the club house featured music by Bauer and a large guest list.
Henry 8 Mack of 341 South Franklin street died between 4 and 7 a m Saturday from inhalation of gas. The room valve was partially open and a gas odor filled the house. He aged about 56, born Wilkes-Barre June 30 1833, with five children and a wartime navy service. funeral set for 2 p m today.
Witness Michael McLane of Jessup cannot speak English and relies on Gaelic for testimony. His son, Michael McLane Jr., acted as interpreter as voters including Thomas Conroy John Hoteho and several Walshs were examined. Contestants' attorneys report two defective votes found.
Tonight’s monthly Board of Trade meeting resumes after summer break. William Connell presents a report from interviews with Lackawanna Iron and Steel on structural iron manufacture. A Kemmerer letter on mayoralty election tests, manufacturers committee, Anthracite association reps report, and street paving resolutions are on the agenda.
David Thomas of Providence aged 50 fell from a hay loft while working in his barn yesterday afternoon and broke his right leg in two places. The fracture was reduced at Lackawanna Hospital.
Albin Korn shifts his pianoforte studio to Guernsey's new music store, focusing on languages and music education. The move promises expanded offerings and a broader customer base for keyboard instruction.
In Providence a quarrel between Edward Moran and Thomas Gilligan ended when Moran stabbed Gilligan twice in the heart area during a street confrontation on West Market Street. Gilligan died en route to his home. Moran was arrested and later jailed.
A promotional note touts top market products and a claim that buying the best extends life. It mentions cash terms and a thirty day approval window for credit, emphasizing value and longevity.
Chief Hickey of Scranton’s fire department and his bride were met by a huge crowd upon their 1 AM return from a wedding. Fire apparatus and bells along Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot were sounded as District Chief McManus guided the procession to Pittston avenue. The bridal party, including the bride’s brother and others, rode in a cab pursued by cheering firefighters.
John Gibbons named guardian by court Saturday for a Ruane resident. A hearing before Jude Archbard is set at North Main Avenue Providence Road. Grand jury expected to report this week as testimony in the Wet Ridge Coal case against Von Storch continues.
George Bartlett shot and instantly killed James Moffitt and seriously wounded Warren Richmond in Pittston on Saturday night. Bartlett fled to Moosic, was detained by Chief Loftus, and later arrested. Moffitt, 36, single, supported his mother and sister. Richmond’s condition remained critical but stable as doctors planned no further probing of the wounds.
A three weeks term of common pleas court begins this morning with docket hearings to hear civil actions. Court officials announce the session will run through the end of the month and include civil cases from across the county.
A naturalization court session is planned with hearings in several important cases today, including the Poor Board Cup War Rante Enac. The grand jury remains in session and is expected to continue for several days.
Rosh Hashana began Friday with services at Linden Street temple and ended Saturday at sundown. Jewish shops closed Saturday, shofar was blown during morning services, and Rev HK Chapman preached. Ten days later on Monday Sept 26 Yom Kippur dedicates the Book of Life and calls for repentance.
In Scranton William H H Fuller died at Moree Taylor hospital aged unknown. Funeral 9 a m Tuesday at Second Presbyterian Church with interment in Honesdale. In West Scranton Richards Storms died at 45 South Main Avenue September 1 1898. Funeral Wednesday morning with interment at Stroudsburg.
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