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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1898

Page

3

City Notes and Local Notices

City notes report a jail commitment for drunkenness and family abuse by T Melvin of Fourth St. Invitations for a Bismarck memorial event can be exchanged for reserved seats by presenting them to E Moses on Wyoming Avenue this Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Lewis hosts her first social at the Excelsior Club with the Lawrence Orchestra. Marriage licenses issued involve Schulz Klein and Heffron Kerrigan Romaniello Da Andres Colatta Brugmarska. Funeral of Michael Stanton held at St Peters Cathedral with mass sung by Rev Meeley and burial in Cathedral Cemetery. pallbearers listed.

E. Moses Wyoming Avenue Elizabeth Lewis Excelsior Clu Lawrence Orchestra Daniels Fred J. Schulz 111Ourt Street Anna M. Kiein Diamond Avenue John Heffron Dickson City Jennie Kerrigan Wells Street Leonardo Romaniello Maria Antonio da Andres Dunmore John Colatta Mary Brugmarska Taylor Michael Stanton Gordon Street St. Peter's Cathedral J. J. B Meeley John and James B Seanton Joseph Joyer Joan Moran Edward Stanton John Flynn

Multiple charges filed in Alderman Howe court

Tillie Mile of Stone Avenue faced several charges in Alderman Howe's court including entering a house and theft alleged by Magee Quinn of Alderstroet. Halo woman discharged after the judge found evidence insufficient to hold her on the threats and drunkenness accusations. A horse and carriage were stolen in Napali livery by a man using the name Jim Green from Syracuse. Green hired the rig to take a woman from the North End to the central city for dental work, then vanished. He allegedly traveled between towns selling the horse and buggy. a light brown horse with a long tail and a new leather topped carriage were described.

Tillie Mile Stone Avenue Howe Magee Quinn Alderstroet Hauer Tom Threata Driaikchinese Halo Atole Jim Green Syracuse Napali Mr. Green Beline Green Dickson Works Nensis

Store closure notice for Mrs Mears death

On account of the death of Mrs. Mears our store will be closed Friday and Saturday. Mears and Haven.

Nomination Update From County Democratic Committee

Hon M F Sando will be notified of his nomination for congress by the Democratic county committee in the morning. Mr Nealie will return in ten days and other committee members will be notified. Mr Bunderyesterday said they would call on him this morning at his office.

M. F. Sando Democratic County Committee Nealie Tenday Bander Griffith Thomas Greenwood Coal Company Springer Archibald Equity Court W

Ninth Regiment Units to Parade at West Pittston Fair Grounds

Officers of the staff and eight companies of the Ninth regiment met in Wilkes-Barre and accepted Pittston citizens invitation for a Saturday parade. Units A B D BE F WH and others will drill and parade at the West Pittston fair grounds with heavy marching order by 2 p m.

Wilkes-Barre Pittston West Pittston Fair Grounds Frank Innes Ciiisens War Department Fair Grounds

West Ridge Coal Case Delays Trial Over Bore Hole Dispute

In the Common Pleas court two new cases opened. the West Ridge coal matter stalls after dispute over a bore hole in the upper Dunmore vein. Judges struggle to resolve tunneling access and ownership while miners face delays. Other cases involve broker licenses and tenancy disputes with juries yet to render verdicts.

Scranton Renal Estate West Ridge Coal

Attorneys Cite Reasons for New Trial Request

Attorneys Mulholland and Bonner outlined four grounds for a new trial. They argue the court erred by excluding equitable defense evidence, fraud and duress in contracting, confusion of the judgment, and by not submitting the case to a jury.

Ing Mulholland Bonner Fie

Election Contest Hearings Report Minor Invalidations

Voters from the Nineteenth ward second district and the Second ward of Winton appeared before the election contest committee yesterday. The hearing had no unusual features and only a few votes were invalidated. Witnesses listed include Hugh Hrady P. Durkin Martin Bielin Michael Murphy and others.

Winton Hugh Hrady Durkin Martin J. Bielin Michael Murphy John Barnes Michael Lawler John McGrall Patrick Hynes William Philbin Wiliam Kennedy William Fitzpatrick John Jennings A. Wowshner Charles Mirsch Michael Carey John Volt Edward Connerton Peter Manley Thomas Kennnedy John Smeldopfft Fred Mirsch Ceper Huber P. W. Langan John Bolton Panlel Connor William Finnerty August Kraft Richard Brennan William Brennan Peter Gaughan Daniel Keoper Casver Pahrer Charlee Parter

Appeals over city assessments cut by Judge Gainster

In two appeals Judge Gunster reduced 1898 assessments for John A. and Joseph A. Mears and W. E. Thayer, citing no improvements and neighborhood valuation. The Mears properties on South Main Avenue saw a $50 drop from 1897 to 1898, while Thayer’s corner lot kept 1897 value. Remaining appeals include the Smith estate, Rey, Luther Peck, and the Fairview Land company.

Asvessors Gainster John A Joseph A. Mears W.E. Thayer Mears South Main Avenue IL South Main Avenue Gunster Thayer Oxford Street Guneter Ile E.W. Thayer James K. Watkins Mr. Thayer Smith Rey Luther Peck Fairview Land Company

Real Estate Transfers Shown In Open Court

In open court yesterday Sherif Pryor recorded transfers of real estate from last week’s sale. Properties listed include estates of Nethe and Peter Stuart and other named administratrices and administrators across multiple buyers and lenders.

Sherif Pryor

Peculiar State of Affairs Halts Lehigh Trolley Power

The Carbon Electric Hallway cannot run trolley lines due to slack water in the Lehigh River. Lehigh Coal and Navigation ships large coal loads to tidewater by boat, and low water keeps trolley engines from generating power before 10 o'clock each day.

Carbon Electric Lehigh River Lehigh Coal and Nav- Ixation Company Trolley

Coleman Nominated for State Senator at Prohibition Meet

At a Prohibition county committee meeting in the law office of W. W. Lathrope on Wednesday afternoon Le Grand D. Coleman was nominated for state senator. Coleman is a resident of the city.

Prohibition County Committee W. W. Lathrope le Grand D. Coleman Coleman

Grand Jury Returns Indictments and Cleared Cawley in Scranton Case

The grand jury returned true bills indicting Edward Morin for murder of Thomas Gilligan in North Scranton and Raffaelo Passura for killing an Italian bandleader in Old Forge. Patrick Cawley was ignored for his alleged role in Anthony Murphy’s death, while many other cases were acted upon or ignored.

Patrick Cawley Archbald Anthony Murphy Bille Ewourt Edward Morin Thomas Gilligan North Scranton Raffaelo Passard Manater Old Forge Simon Dorfman Pete Anthony Calklnell Julia Lethiewirg Ray J. Lotth O. F. Gunther Christopher Ashman John Ashman John Waring Morkan Lewis Chardes A. Kiesel Martin MeaAndrew Ellen McAndrew Mamie McAndrew Lotte Smith Andrew Shelky Andrew Zoludke John Ushock John Petroski Joseph Pe Joseph Vierskorkey Jeter Connors James Connors Alford Gritty Frank Marinato Nicholas Grogrono Martin Gunnen Victoria Polinkey Dotin Sheen Howard Moran Martin Gurrell Kruffee Passura Philip James Kearney Charles Lowery W. V. Fuller Palas Nathan Welse Dewitt Elard Pride Vaineel White Otto DD Myers Hugh Lynott Willham McNamara Pri Steven Kisnek John Kisnek Michael Basak L. D. Myers Fetioe Michael Leonard Jumes Galligher I. J. Benmons Harry Conley Morris Wels Beenjie Peter Cachie William HH Harris Danel Transtein Willim MacKenzie Janis Finan Bullee George Jacobus Willems Alexander Phillips Ils Thomas Jones van Storch Nathin Weles George Glenwion James Twies William Summers John Benthen Frank Zelewcki Henry Huger Henry Klinkel K. Kohler

Scranton Adopts Draft Vehicle Ordinance With Rights of Way

A city ordinance regulating vehicles defines ambulances and bicycles and sets right of way for police and hospital vehicles. It requires bells on bicycles, limits speeds, bans sidewalk riding, and imposes fines from two to ten dollars plus possible jail time for violations.

Scranton Tire and Police Peley Tiler Cresewalk Tilly Street Nurmance City of Scranton Uvolle Streita Howse Pnsw Elty

Court Docket Listing Multiple Prosecutions and Costs

A compiled docket lists numerous cases including cruelty to animals fraud and larceny with defendants such as Michael Carey Joseph Fetzer and Walter Krynickt. Prosecution teams seek costs and penalties across actions like larceny burglary and murder.

Fanny William Regill W. T. Robinson Folco John Metlowkey Jia Vatroa Michael Enlteh Lorenn Owe Nea Costa Michinel Carey Michael Carey Michael Petrovich Jean Uy Conte Walter Krynickt Hobaious Vierenchowek Conte Jona Neat George Parkes Joneph Healey Willis Reese Michael Gibbona CW. Travers Jessie H. Kemble Joseph Fetzer Iros Smiley Thomas Ayers Lelige Jamesa Connors Michael Murphy Conta Michael Kobucka Wilzabek Fobotsky Suean Muck Treeea Litho Stieve Urpwook Mary Graham Mary Sullivan John Mretael Myman Stone Michael Krot

Council Struggles Over Penalty For Baby Carriage Rule

Text notes the ordinance bans handling baby carriages on the sidewalk but provides no penalty for the offense. Councilmen interpret the clause as excluding some named parties from enforcement and question the legal effect of the absence of a penalty.

Death of Mrs Stanabach at Home for the Friendless

Mrs Sarah J Stanabach longtime inmate of the Home for the Friendless died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral services were held last evening with Rev C M Giffin and Rev Hictns officiating. Remains to be buried in Sparta New Jersey. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Agnows Cure for the Heart claiming quick relief and a testimonial from Thoms Petry of Aylmer Quebec.

Sarah J. Stanaback B Stanaback C. M. Giffin Hichard Hictns Sparta N. J Aghon Thoms Petry Aylmer, Que Agnew Matthews Brom W. Ot. Clark

Colorful Too Piece Set Offered in Mixed Pieces

A decorative set in pink green yellow and brown features gold edged pieces traced with gold. Buyers may purchase individual pieces rather than the entire set for four dollars and fifty cents.

Mason's Improved Fruit Jars Promote Quality Over Price

Advertisement touts Mason's improved fruit jars as the best jar made offering quality over lower local prices. It claims jars cannot be matched at six dozen for 60 cents, signaling value from a seller.

Our Price Quart 45 Cents Dozen 2 Quarts 64 Dozen

Store ad lists pricing for fruit or produce with quart and dozen deals. Emphasizes low unit costs and bulk options, inviting shoppers to buy multiple quarts and dozens. Contains compact sale terms and pricing shorthand typical of a period newspaper advertisement.

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