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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-29
LOCAL NOTES.

Lieut.. N. l. "OOu 1C1L
Tuesday for Salisbury.
Miss Margaret McKesson
has taken a position with B.
s. Gather.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Perkins has
cone to visit her brother, Mr..
VIM. Avery.
Morganton, Lenoir and
Hickory are now connected
bv phone. Hello?
Mrs. Ralph Laxton is visit
ing Mrs. D. NJ. Furches in
Statesville this week.
Mr.. NJ. M. Bost, of the firm
of Forney & Co., spent last
Sunday in Hickory.
Miss Mollie Debnam, of the
Oxford Orphan Friend, is in
town in behalf of the paper.
Mr.. Leith Gordon who is
employed in Asheville, spent
last Sunday with his family
here.
Mr.. |. l. Davis's new stock
presents a very handsome ap-
pearance. Read his ad in this
issue.
The court has been holding
night sessions on the Brown
and Mccall case since Wednes-
day night.
Mrs. D. P. Goode and Mrs
J. A. Perry, of Connolly
Springs, have been visiting
Mrs. II. w. Connolly.
Rev. S. J. Porter and family
returned home yesterday from
several weeks visit to his
home in Columbus county.
DR.. Gailliard S. Tennent, O
Asheville, was here Monda,
to give evidence as expert oc
ull>t in the case of Brown VS.
Mccall.
MIR. Will Lazenby, of th'
hrm of Lazenby Bros, con
tractors, of Statesville, wa
here Monday on business wit
the NJ. NJ. g. T. Co.
Work on the new Methods
church at this place is move
ING on rapidly. The walls ar
10 be built and all to b
Covered this year, and whe
the building is completed az
eordlng to the plan it will b
one of the handsomes
churches in Western Mort
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-29


Z. SEPTEMBER 20. 1899. NO. SO.
(DERWEAR! UNDERWEAR!
We are strictly in it on all kinds of
underwear. There is not one thing
that we left out of this line.
Women's cotton undervest worth
25 cents will sell while they last at
Is cents.
Women's union suits worth else
where SO cents suit our price only 25
Women's fleece lined vest only 25
Mems undershirts worth 40 cents
we will sell this lot at Is cents.
All kinds of mems under and over
shirts at prices you can't match.
A large lot of wool yarn at so cents
pound all colors.
Knitting cotton at Is cents per
pound.
Our buyer starts North to week to
finish up our fall purchase.
When we get back and open our
doors, you will see the greatest display
of every kinds of goods ever seen in
Burke county and at prices that will
make you wish you had waited few
davS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
BALTUs COULD NOT APPEAR.
Constable Who Went to Arrest Him
Found Him in Bad Shape.

Andrew Herr, the Stone avenue
grocer, appeared before Alderman
John Lentes, of the South Side, yester-
day and swore out n warrant Cor the
arrest of John Baltus, of Ga Elm street,
for assault and battery.
The story he told was Il doleful one
and the list of Baltus msdoings long.
Sunday night, Herr said, lie was
peacefully going home when Baltus
pounced upon him and hit him with
such force as to render him uncon-
scious.
When he revived ho resumed his
homeward walk, but again the cruel
Baltus attacked him. Finally the
peaceful Herr reached his home He
entered and thought he was at last
free from his enemy. But no, Baltus
even tried to break into the place.
This was the story OF Herr.
Constable Woclkcrs took the warrant
and went to Baltus' home. But 10 and
behold! Baltus was found completely
laid up. His eyes were both closed, his
nose sliced, his face cut and one leg
swollen to double the size of the other.
His wounds were apparently made
with knife and are very serious. The
case has, therefore. been postponed by
the alderman until the defendant is
able to appear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

AT 2.S0 o'clock yesterday afternoon
Charles w. Wright, of Chinchlla. died
at the Jackson house on Franklin ave-
nue.. There is a suspicion of foul play
In the case, and that the man had
been drugged or worse. before he en-
tered the place. Patrolman Iona Day
says that Wright told him Sunday that
he had taken dose of laudanum, but
he did not believe him at that time.
About 12 o'clock Sunday night
Wright entered the place with another
man, registered and went to bed. His
companion is not known, but is de-
scrfbed as tall and slender, with curly
hair. His first name is Harry. He left
the place and no more was seen of
him. At o'clock yesterday afternoon
a chambermaid found Wright sitting
up in bed, foamng at the mouth.
She Immediately hurried down stairs
and told Mrs. Zeidler, who sent for DR..
|. +. Everhardt.
The latter arrived about ten minutes
after the call was sent out. but just
as he entered Wright breathed his last
Coroner Roberts was called in, and
after examining the body said that he
would make post-mortem ,examina-
ton this morning. Wright's remains
were taken to Raub's undertaking es-
tablishment on Spruce street.
The dead mans brother, Elliott w.
Wright was notified of the demise and
arrived in town last night. When seen
by a Tribune man he stated that his
brother had been in Scranton Saturday
and arrived home late at night.
Sunday morning he arose and stated
that he was going back to the city"
His brother asked him why he was
going there again, and he told him
that Saturday night he had been in a
Scranton pool room. He had fallen
asleep there and when he woke UP IS
in cash of his was gone, as was like
wise a new gold watch
He intended to come back to the
city to make inquiries and see If he
could recover the stolen articles. The
next he heard of him was his death in
the Jackson house.
Wright was man of % years of age
and of a powerful and rugged build.
He was employed as a teamster by
his brother, who runs a creamery at
Chinchilla.
The remains will probably be taken
to Chinchilla Thursday by Elliott w
Wright.
The deceased was an unmarried man
and lived with his mother and
brother.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Christmas Doll Free.

Nothing so delights a child at Christ
mas time as a great big doll. a dolly
large enough even to veal! babv's
clothes. This is just the kind of Il
doll that the Cooks FlakeG Rice Co.
are giving away free. The doll that
they are giving away is two and one
half feet high, being as large as a child
TWO or three years old. Comes beauti-
fully colored on muslin. with directions
for making so simple that any mother
can sew 1t together making an inde-
structible life size doll that baby's
clothes will fit.
To get this doll write to the Cook;
Flaked Rice Co.. No. Main street.
Matawan, N. j., and enclose them ten
cents for mailage and one coupon,
which is to be found in every package
Of Cooks Flaked Rice, which is sold by
all our grOcers.
A company must have very great
faith in their product to give so much
away just to get people to use their
nrst package, but we are told that il
pays the company to DO this, for when
a FAMILY once gets using Cooks Flakel
Rice they find it so easily prepared
and so delicious a food that they are
forever customer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
CITY'S MILK SUPPLY.
Woman's Club of Green Ridge Yes
terday Gave Some Consideration to
It-0ther Reforms Discussed.

Having succeeded in getting a better
and more wholesome qualify of water
for Green Ridge the household eco
nomics section of the Green Ridge Wo-
mans club at its meeting yesterday
turned It's attention to the nature Of
the city's milk supply, the danger Of
public funerals and the necessity for
a curfew law.
There was large attendance aNd at
the close of the public meeting a bLsi-
ness session was held at which the
matter of contagious diseases was dis.
cussed and the grave situation of the
city in this respect was deplored.
1t was stated that a case of diph-
liberia had existed for some time in the
club house of the Green Ridge Wheel
men, but that the building is not pla-
carded. although the board of health
had been notified
1t is proposed to make an effort
toward a crusade against public fun
erals in cases of contagious disease
The meeting of the afternoon was
addresses by DR.. Helmer, the well
known veterinary surgeon. He gave
an excellent paper on Milk; It's Rela-
ton to the Production and Distribu-
tion Of Disease" He dwelt upon The
importance of a pure milk supply as
the perfect food for infants. such a
large proportion of whom die under five
years of age. Aside from the danger
from typhoid and tuberculosis COM
municable in milk is the lack of n1'lr-
ishing quality, resulting in inaniti0n,
marasmus, etc. DR.. Helmer's paper
was chiefly in the form of an outline
which at later meeting is to be given
more in detail.
At its close, G.. A. Dounce, of the
Scranton Dairy company, made -
marks CorrObOrating the sentiments
just expressed and urging investiga-
tion of the dairy under his supervision
also inviting the fullest criticism of
any unsatisfactory conditions which
visitors might find there.
Mr.. Dounce was followed by an ex-
cellent paper given by DR.. II. V. Lo-
gan on the "Curfew Question" He
urged the necessity for such an ordin-
ance in Scranton, where he believed
marked results would ensue from
obliging young girls and boys to re-
main indoors at night. He quoted nu-
merous opinions from mayors. chiefs
of police and various officials in cities
where such an ordinance is in vogue
which in unqualified terms acknoWl-
edged the great benefit to public NOR
ais which had thus been obtained.
At the next fortnightly meeting the
subject of milk will be further dis
cussed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

a weeks session of argument court
was begun yesterday with Judges
Archibald and Edwards presiding.
Cases were disposed of as follows:
Continued - Commonwealth against
Ellen CorcOran, lule to open Judgment;
j, y. Barron against Robert Johnson,
rule for new trial; in re estate of A.
T.. Burr rule to reduce allowance:
Enos Flynn against Martin Barrett,
rule to amend sheriff's return; Egbert
NJ, Leach against II. j. O'Malley and
others, rule TO omen judgment: Eliza
beth Beach against the City Of Scran-
ton; Jacob Suravitz against Rose Sura-
Nitz rule for decree in divorce; Jennie
CorWln against Frank B. Corwin, rule
for decree i'm divorce; II. s. Quinn
against 7. l.. Tallman and others, rule
TO open judgment; Mrs Frank NJ Jeff
ries against George NJ. Jeffries, rule for
decree i'm divorce; S. Hinerfeld against
Frank Zinnela, rule to open Judgment:
Bridget Devaney against w. II. Evans.
rule to open Judgment; T.. J. Ehrgoo1
against NJ. Merthew, rule to omen
judgment; John Koenig against Addie
NJ, koenig, rule for decree in divorce:
Edmon Daley against 4. O'Boyle and
others, rule to open judgments Equit-
able Refining company against Matthias
Stipp, rule for judgment; Common
wealth against andre Szimoniak, rule
TO remit forfeiture.
Araued-John Benore & Son against
b. +, Leonard, rule to amend lien;
Patrick Brown against T. C. Robin
son, rule for new trial: Dominick
Healey against the City Of Scranton,
exceptions To report of referee: Ma
tilda Fahrig against Eugene Schimpff.
rule for new trial.
Exceptions overruled--John w. XII
patrick against the National Express
company, exceptions to report of ref
cree.
Rule absolute by agreement-Martin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
MERTIE PEEK is DEAD.
She Frequently Gave Exhibitions in
This City.

Mrs. F. r. Hoffman, better known as
Mertie Peek, died at Silver Lake near
Kingston, Mass, Sunday night She
was considered the greatest horse
woman of her day, and was we'll
known here.
About ten years ago she paid fire.
quent visits to this city with her man
ager, Barney Demarest, and gave ex-
hibitions of her power over horses at
the Driving park. During one summer
she made her headquarters in this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Marriage Licanses.
Court House News Notes.

The plaintiff has appealed the case
of Charles ]. Climer against w. w.
Winton and others to the supreme
court.
The following were yesterday ordered
discharged under the insolvency laws:
Mary Jane Willis, Sarah Arnold, G.. l..
Garvin, John Bennett, John f. Hale,
Hollister Carpenter, Mary Mangan,
Joseph Lynn, John Noone.
John Hanna, OF the West Side.
through Attorney NJ. T. MCKINLEY, pc
titioned yesterday for divorce from
his alleged runaway wife, Annie Han
ma. They were married October 10,
1886, and lived together until July Is,
1898. The alleged desartion occurred
while they were residents of Clarke
Summit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
SEWER CONTRACTORS ARREST.
Donahue and o'Boyle Interfered
with Running of Trolley Cars.

Contractors James O'Boyle and
Michael A. Donahue We're yesterday
arrested at the instance of the Scran-
ton Railway company for interfering
with the running of the company's
cars. The warrants were sworn out
before Alderman John T. Howe.
The contractors are building a sewer
on North Main avenue at the corner
OF Jones street. 1t seems that the
trench extends under the car tracks
and undermines them, making the run
ming of cars at that point dangerous
and difficult.
The company did not wish to push
the case, but desired to ascertain its
rights in the matter. The alderman
after hearing the evidence placed the
costs upon the defendants and dis
missed the case.
The parties interested came to an
amicable understanding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Security in Niagara Falls Property

Well selected property in a RAPIDLY
growing city is the safest of securities.
The rule is that when a city doubles
in population its real estate quadruples
in value.
Andrew Carnegie asserts that more
fortunes have been made from rise in
real estate than from all other causes
combined"
The Niagara Power Company owns
1000 acres Of land in the eastern and
southeastern portions Of the city. and
the Hydraulic Power and Manufactur-
ing company own 20 acres of land on
the west bordering on the river.
These lands are to be occupied by
Industrial establishments located by
the magnet Of cheap power and unsur-
passed shipping facilities, perfected by
ample capital to supply all required
conveniences to the manufacturer.
The area available for residences
and business purposes is confined to
such small limits that investments
therein at present prices are safe. with
prospective profits unusually large
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

MIR. GILMERE's PAPER. .-Rcv. J. NJ.
Gilmere, pastor of the Howard Place
African Methodist church, gave a valu-
able paper at the Methodist ministers
meeting yesterday morning. i'm which lie
covered much history relating to bar
barism and civilization i'm various lands
and nations. lie was heard with interest
by number OF clergymen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1sog
cauiey against Michael zick, rule TO

CHuIVy dBHIHbI MICHatI AICk, rue lot
judgment.
Settled-John S. Miller against the
interstate Casualty company, rule for
new trial; Stover, Harris & Co.
against William Herbert, rule to open
Judgment.
bmitted-Josephine NJ. Dennison
against John J. Dennison, rule for de-
cree in divorce.
In the case Of Fitzpatrick against the
express company the exceptions wore
made to Referee John NJ. Harris find
ing that the express company was
liable for package Of 800 cigars, which
were stolen from the Pcckville station.
where they had been allowed to lay for
nearly thirty days without notice to
the consignor, after the conslgnee had
refused to accept them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
MYSTERY ABOUT
WRIGHT'S DEATH
TOLD PATRoLMAN DAY HE HAD
TAKEN LAUDANUM.

Officers Did Not Believe Him.
Wright Went to the Jackson
House Sunday Night and Got a
Room-He Was Found at 2 O'clock
Yesterday Afternoon in a Dying
Condition--Brother of Dead Man
Came to Take Charge of the
Remains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

is IMPROVING Canlvan, the
1l-ycar-old boy who was run into by
car near the LuzCrne street trestle Sat
urday afternoon, IL making rapid i'm
provement in health. DR.. Walker is at
tending him and reports that his con-
dition yesterday was much better than
the day before
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for theiT
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING Wiiri5
PERFECT SUCCESS, 1t SOOTHES no
CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAyS
all PAIN; CURES WIND collie. ana
is the best remedy for DIARRHOtA
Sold by all Druggists in every part Of the
world. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Given Away.

A pair of kid gloves makes a nice
present, but a pair of gloves in a pref
ty enamelled box makes much nicer
present. Buy the gloves of us and we
will give you the box gratis.
Mears e. Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

opponents head open with II. The al
dtrman heard the case ana gave the
Dimer woman until last Friday TO get
bail. She could not find bondsman and
was yesterday taken to the jail,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

We. the undersigned de hereby agree to
refund the money on 50-Cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar if II
fails TO cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 2j-cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or money refunded:
David NJ. Jones. NJ. j. Vetter
A. w Musgrave Albert Schultz
Shryer's Pharmacy. c. Lorenz.
II, NJ Cole. i. l.. Terppe.
c. Thompson. Chas p. Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Notice.

No freight will be received for de-
livery at the D., l.. & w freight house
on Christmas or New Years, but the
freight house will be open for delivery
up to - o'clock noon on each of the
above named days. Z"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

HOUSE RAIDED.-On a warrant is
sued at the office of Alderman Kasson,
the house of Pearl Lockwood, in the POO
block Centre street, was last night rand
ed. The proprietress herself was arrest
ed and one inmate, Lou Gyce. They
were taken to police headquarters in the
city hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
FOUR NEW OPINIONS
BY JUDGE GUNSTER
AFFIRMS THE VERDICT IN
RARRIcK CASE.

Awards a New Trial in the Gray
Mccormack Ejectment suit and
Strikes Off Two Municipal Liens
Which the City of Carbondale r.
regularly Filed-Large Number of
Orders Made by the Court-Going
over the Argument List--Decree
in Divorce Granted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
OPINION ON LIENS.

In making absolute the rule to strike
off the lien in the cases of city of Car
bondale against Alexander Gillis and
Thomas O'COnnell Judge Gunster says
that municipal liens in third class cities
are regulated by the Act of 1899 ami
that the Act of 1891 must yield when
ever they come in conflict.
The liens were for the construction
of the pavement on Park Place. in the
city of Carbondale. which was done
by Contractors Blair & Kennedy The
laying of the pavement was done with
out the petition of the abutting prop
erty owners under an ordinance of the
city councils. The contractors under
stood the circumstances and assume
the responsibility by commencing the
work. When the work was partially
completed they tried to raise some
money from the Carbonate banks, but
the banks would not take the i'm
provement bonds that were issued.
Then they stopped work or tie pave
ment, but the city came to their re-
lief and guaranteed the payment OF
the bonds, and the contractors finished
the work. The city solicitor filed liens
against the property owners, and two
L
OConnell. who opposed the laying of
the pavement brought suit by their at
torney, John +. Murphy, to have the
liens filed by the city solicitor of Car
bondale against their property stricken
on. The matter came up for argument
at the last argument court The city
of Carbondale will have to pay the
whole expense of the pavement City
Solicitor Stuart, however, says he will
carry the matter to the superior court.
SHAFFER GRANTED A DIVORCE.
A decree in divorce was granted by
Judge Archibald in the case of Thomas
w. Shatfer against Bertha Shaffer.
On petition Of Ellen Taylor, a rule
was granted against George w Brown
TO compel him to show cause why he
should not bring an ejectment suit to
settle the title of the disputed strip
Of land adjacent to their adjoining
properties on Robinson street.
Approval of court was given a bill Of
$50 presented by the viewers of the
Jones street sewer in Olyphant
In the case of Luther Keller against
Lyman Hoffecller the petition of r.
A. Zimmerman, trustee in bankruptcy,
to have the prOthOnotary pay over to
him the money derived from the sale
of the Hoffecker personal estate, was
refused.
George w. Peck, trustee in bank
ruptcy in the estate of Hendrickson
Brothers, succeeded in securing an or
der directing the sheriff 10 turn over
to him the funds derived from the
sherif's sale of the Hendrickson Broth
ers' estate.
a rule was granted to show cause
why an amended declaration should
not be filed in the case of L. D. Vick-
cry against Everett Warren and others,
executors
In the case of Luther Keller as
signee, against Ann Sheridan. the rule
to open Judgment was discharged.
a rule for alimOny and counsel fees
was granted in the divorce case of NJ.
j. Norton against Catherine Norton.
on motion of y. j. Reedy, attorney
for the contestant, court granted an
order fixing thirty days as the limit
of time in which the respondent in
the Eighth ward election contest must
close his case. the contestant to be al
lowed ten days for rebuttal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

GUIDE OUT TODAY.-The Wyoming
Valley Guide company will today distrp-
ute its Scranton Pocket Guide and Busi-
ness Directory. The issue will contain
many important changes and will be Of
interest to everyone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
S20 Spruce street %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

One of number of opinions sent
down by Judge Gunster yesterday re-
fuses the motion of the defendant for
new trial in the case of George Rar-
rick against the city of Scranton and
z. j. McManamon. The latter, who is
park policeman, arrested the plaintiff
for committing a nuisance at Nay
Aug park. The plaintiff secured u
verdict against the city and the po-
liceman, on the ground that the ar
rest was Illegal, the officer not having
seen the offense and not having a war;
rant.
In refusing the new trial Judge Gun
ster says: Il regret very much to De
compelled to affirm a verdict against
a police officer of this city, but the
officer in making the arrest without
warrant, was clearly in the wrong"
a new trial was granted by Judge
Gunster in the Gray Mccormack eject
ment suit, in which the plaintiff Sc
cured verdict. He says: The diff
Guilty with the verdict and the in
structions of the court to the jury is
that the evidence fails to show how.
when, where or how much land Gray
purchased from Mccormack of the land
which Mccormack had purchased of
MerriGeld."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

Smoke the Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 1Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

FRACTURED ANKLE-Michael Clark,
of Gordon street, was brought to the
Lackawanna hospital about o'clock
last night. He had fallen off a ladder
and in doing SO suffered fractured
ankle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
MATTHEW'S rrNERAL--rhn fupor

MATTHEW'S FUNERAL.-The funeral
' William Matthews, who was killed al
he Pine Brook shaft Saturday afternoon
will be held today from the home of his
parents, 92i Monroe avenue, Dunmore at
-2,SO p m. Services at St Luke's Epis-
copal church, Wyoming avenue. Inter-
ment at Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
CITY NOTES


ID. & II. PAYS.-Tho Delaware anG
Hudson company paid yesterday at No.
2, No. and Boston mines, Plymouth.