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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

7

City notes a broadside of town news and court cases

Alderman Millar jostichtg presided over minor local offenses including a 500 bond for an alleged husband support issue at Bromley Avenue. A cavalry meeting was announced, and Company C of the Thirteenth went over general matters. Delaware and Tideon paid August wages at multiple collieries. Frederick Swentzel, ex rector, injured by a cannon explosion at a Brooklyn veterans event. Two teens fined for throwing objects through school windows. more arrests followed. A September issue of a local paper highlighted Scranton writers and municipal themes. A 15 year old bride case ended in marriage after a mistaken belief of wedlock.

North Main Avenue Pave Slowed By Trust Deadlock

City Engineer Phillips says Girard Construction lags three months on North Main Avenue paving. Only half completed to Providence Square with 500 feet more laid recently. He may halt further road tearing to finish a fixed point before winter.

Phillips North Main Avenue Girard Construction Company Providence Square Tribune Mon

Changes at the Library Pose New Readings for Kids

Readers marvel at an upper floor remodeling that yields a novel slide like device. Sam the janitor explains a reading room now under construction and a new use for a front window propelling furniture for a playful display.

Sam Owas

Hughes Tries Escape From Police Escort

Paddy Hughes from the Notch, jailed drunk Tuesday night, attempts to flee while being moved from Centre Street station to city hall. Patrolman Karus pursues through Lackawanna yard. Hughes falls near the freight cars and is knocked down, then recaptured.

Paddy" Hughes Notch Centre Street Center Street Tion Howee Meexo Jones Day Karas Nel Parry Goertt Hughes Jones Wroming Avenue Une Karla Lackawanna Avenue Lackatonnes Yard Karlus Karka Mughes Perapleing

Proposition to Divide Lackawanna Presbytery Discussed

The Lackawanna Presbytery in Shickshinny paused Wednesday on a plan to split into two bodies. Ministers Mills Morse Hey Hasshow led the debate while Rev Dr Stewart and Logan opposed. An overture on a general assembly revision was also discussed. Rev S C Hodge presented the bills and overtures report.

Lackawanna Shickshinny W. F. Freund Urea Mills Morse Hey Hasshow Stewart Logan Presbytery General Assembly S.C. Hodge Dr. Hemmingary Bloomsbury International Christian Endeavor London

Four More Speakeasy Cases Probed by City Officials

Yesterday the speakeasy crusaders arrested four individuals. Thomas Thomas, proprietor of a tapping house on Parte Bone Street Went Scranton, was arraigned before the mayor on a warrant and fined ten dollars after witnesses testified to beer sales. Mary Costello was bailed for court after being taken into custody. Bail was posted for William Phillips and Phelin McDonald as Alderman Pulley presided.

Speakeasy Moir Robert Wilson Men's Union Thomas Thomas Partebone Street Scranton Mary Costello Washington Avenue Wik Robert Wilken Halley Willam Phillips Capouse Ave Hue de Lacy Phelin McDonald Larch Street Aldermin Pulley

Relief Fund for Galveston Sufferers Consolidated

Funds started by the bow of trade and the Lackawanns Trust and Bale Deposit company for Galveston relief have been consolidated. Secretary Atherton urged rapid contributions, noting many thousands of dead in the Texas city and citing Binghamton as an example of early giving despite chaotic text in the source.

Kleon Scrantonians Moir Gore James Gardner Sanderson Atherton Card of Trade Fon Bow of Trade Lackawanns Trust Bale Deposit Company Galveston Truide Texas City Binghamton Rerontes Howe

A Word to Mathews on Cough Remedies

A historical notice praises a cough remedy claiming natural ingredients and narcotic free formula. It asserts nationwide distribution and endorsement by physicians and states that mothers of affected children should not hesitate to use it.

Daly United States Matthews

Phillips appointed general agent for Bangor and Portland railroad

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad announces C. J. Phillips will serve as general agent in charge of operation and traffic for the Bangor and Portland line with an office in Banfor Pa. He comes from Des Moines where he was a division freight agent for the Rock Island and has long ties with key railroad executives. The Portland and Bangor line is seen as a major growth feeder for the Lackawanna system amid expanding cement slate and coal business.

Clarke Trafic Caldwell Lackawanna Rock Island Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Scranton C. J. Phillips Bangor and Portland Railroad Banfor T. E. G Clarke B. D. Caldwell W. H. Truesdale Des Moines Iowan Beales Truesdale Pamps Chirke Michigan SS. Louis Harmoanhie Portland Buriger Dacksawanna Northampton

Funeral of John Lynch at Tobyhanna

The funeral for John Lynch of Tobyhanna, a well known Lambo nun killed Sunday by a falling timber, was held yesterday at the family home with a requiem mass by Rev. Manus of Green Ridge. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery after a service noting the deceased's Christian character.

John Lynch Tobyhanna Manus Green Hidge Dunn Feranton Catheral Cemetery Trane LD. Cause Paniel Whalen H. J. Collins John Dowling James Thertey

The Viaduct Ordinance Faces Second Reading Hope

The ordinance is likely to pass a second and perhaps third reading tonight. Supporters push urgent need for the structure while opponents expect delays over a petition and a pending committee report.

Wee Tev

Defense Theory In Baylor Case Involves Hunters Starting Fire

The trial includes witness testimony that the blaze appeared on Baylor land while Stephens claimed no fire on his property. Stephens and his lawyer dispute responsibility, asserting hunters in the neighborhood likely started the fire. Other cases traverse naturalization, damages, and nonsuit rulings, with various parties and amounts noted.

Stephens Baylor Naturalization Court

Debate Over Representation At Carpenters Union Convention

Report of Amendments to the constitution occupies sessions as President Huber dismisses delegates. Committee suggests state conventions elect delegates to national body, limiting representation. reading to extend into forenoon.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters Huber Frank Duffy New York J. Z. Grimes Galveston Tex P. Rowland Cincinati Price Scranton David Kiely Detdit Mich Grit Assembly PF. J. Moettuke Philadelphia Delegaites Roth International Correspondence Shoals Wolon al Expres de. Miller Louis Oa ‘Tribune Mint Beranton Fiet

Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Promises Broad Cure

An advertisement touts Lichty s Celery Nerve Compound as a universal remedy for nervous diseases neuralgia paralysis piles liver and kidney ailments and female complaints. It claims to reach the disease seat and cure thoroughly and speedily. Sold by Matthews rs.

Matthews Ros

Mayor Reinstates Officers Amid মাম Battle for Wages

Major Everett War ren orders that Lieutenant Michiel F. Spellman and Patrolman J. F. Jones be placed at the head of the November term list due to case importance. The officers, ousted by Mayor, dispute removal and sue to recover allegedly unpaid wages while idle awaiting reinstatement.

Everett Warren Michiel F. Spellman J. F. Jones Dimes Moly Ely Ce Dhulby

Naturalization Batch Processed By Judge Archibald

A large group of men had their naturalization papers ground through by Judge Archibald yesterday. The list includes numerous names such as Gene Varonelli, Micichnel Collajlin, and Antanas Wouter among others in a lengthy session with the court.

Archibald Ol Vonie Dotute Grawinita Nivalo Sen ‘In

County jail case and local appointments slate court actions

Yesterday the court appointed Edward Sherwom tax collector for Glenburn borough replacing William A. Flick. John Mewreadowk faced charges of scene and receiving with $540 bail. Detective Will H. Dlit ford withdrew prosecutions against four Olyphant men for selling liquor without license. Several liquor licenses and local business notes appeared during the afternoon session.

Mike Bostella Ghee Chorses Edward Sherwom Glenburn William A. Flick John Mewreadowk Ball Jacob Sura- Vita B. Smith Robert FF. Wilson Men's Union Patrick F. Gerrity Bank Lacka Seling Grand Jury Yeaterday Will H. Dlitford John O'Hara John Conners Thomas Patton Patelek F

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