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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to stolen papers.
Official list of meetings for the Wyoming district conference to be held in Carbondale starting April 9. The schedule includes opening services, anniversaries, addresses by Rev. W B Westlake and Rev J A Paulkner, and sessions on business, missions, church extension, and various society anniversaries through April 16.
Dr Ludwig Wellau testified on Miss Dickinson mental state as the trial nears adjournment. Other experts described paranoia as a dangerous form of insanity and Miss Dickinson remained on the stand for rebuttal. Defense and rebuttal witnesses offered mixed observations as the case proceeds toward further testimony.
George Thatcher and Carroll John’s minstrels appeared at the Academy of Music Saturday evening and impressed a large audience with the company’s quality. The show showcased strong musical numbers and lively performances.
The police department report shows over 2,000 arrests in the year with 152 total arrests for drunkenness. Revenue from fires and subpoenas totaled £2400.8d. One third of arrests were drunkenness cases. About one in twelve prisoners was female, and two thirds of inmates across sexes were unmarried.
The council and branch reorganize at noon with six new members and five incumbents starting new terms. Chersea W. Westpfahl is Republican nominee for elect branch presidency. Democrats may back Echwenk or Lauer. Common branch nominations include J. Newis for presidency and James J. Grier favored by Democrats and Republicans. Loftus Independent affects majority, leaving uncertain results. Clerkship favors McLean. Hatton backs Republicans. City solicitor seat goes to Torrey with Sando supported by Democrats. Joint ballot could produce a tie if Loftus sides with Republicans.
Wood's Business College announces relocation to the Henwood building on Lackawanna avenue with offices on the first floor and an elevator. The new firm will be Wood Crumb McCloskey Wood, joining H F Crumb S I Wood A L McCloskey and other noted instructors to meet growing demand and expand the teaching staff for the coming year.
The remains of Colonel William Gilbert known as The Dahomey Giant, died in New York early Friday morning and was once a Scranton resident and Arcade policeman. His wife plans burial in Scranton while a New York undertaker has not confirmed a date for the shipment. Gilbert belonged to Knights of Pythias and was exhibited at Worth’s New York museum. Scranton friends expect delivery today as no definite arrival time has been set.
Fifteen liquor licenses remain unissued from the total granted as of Saturday. The county treasurer collected $55,275 on licenses taken out last day for each purpose. The court may permit issuance today due to Saturday half-holiday and Sunday intervening. Reported that several landlords will receive licenses today that applicants did not call for.
Sheriff Clemons sold parcels including Charles M Gaillard’s Etin haret to Marion Finn for 2900 and O D Ehrenoid Dunmore to John Fowler for 8580. Frank Bruno Throop sold to John Yobs for 26. C F Burrowcliff Scranton Second ward to Monroe Grown for 71 percent. J Ry Osgood Moncow to George P D Taylor for 50 dollars. James B K Watson Hyde Park to Weston Mill Co United for 130. N Schneider South Side to Lackawanna Building and Loan for 22. Patrick Henry Old Forge to A A Vosburg trustee for 84.45. Squire Pollard Mary Pollard Twentieth ward Scranton to Home Building and Loan for 170.01. Sales were postponed or set.
Announcement for Enastor Millinery opening at Mrs Cushman’s 10 Spruce Street opposite Court House on April 4 and 5. Ladies are not cordially invited to attend. Also offers clock and heavy repair pickup from Turnquest’s 6 Washington Ave.
At the Central Democratic club room meeting the O Boyle Kerr anti Harrity split showed strong. Robinson led Harrity while O Boyle failed to win control with proxies and a mixed delegation outcome. Delegates to the state convention named include P M Vanching M McCann E Robinson Roche Schadt Bailey and O'Brien Duggan. The session also noted disputed delegate selection and a tally of insurance company payments totaling 11837.80.
Arbitrators ruled overwhelmingly in favor of Davies and Griffin in their suit against multiple insurers over fire losses at their Lackawanna avenue clothing store. The award totals nearly 93000 with claimed coverage of 29000. Insurers faced detailed hearings after failing to present supporting evidence. No appeal likely within twenty days. Loss breakdown includes Firemen’s Insurance 1644.70
A juror from Puritamc near Altoona falsely claimed thirty seven years as postmaster and admitted mailing a letter via a drop top box after the clerk said no collection would occur before 10. The man described daily family communication and later confessed the letter was not in the box when the lid closed.
A wanted thief and drunk man, identified as Frank Backus aged 30, appeared in the Sunday police court after an arrest for drunkenness. Backus, born in Wilkes-Harre, allegedly stole a bale of dress goods from the sidewalk in front of the Faly store on Lackawanna Avenue. Patrolman Mills detained him for drunkenness without knowledge of the theft accusation. he was remanded for a further hearing.
John D. Boyle and J B Mucklow plan to locate a clothing store at 416 Lackawanna avenue. The new firm follows years of operation by Horan and Merrill. They recently returned from a buying trip to New York and will display a complete line of goods.
A batch of last week’s United States court sentences was transported Saturday to the Western penitentiary by Marshal Walker and Deputies Trone, Gerber and Reynolds. The group includes Joseph Conrad, Robert Roas, Frank Smith, Joseph Soray, John Zimmerman, J W Hopp engardner and W J Sanford. Sanford is labeled the star criminal as a sharp and bunco man.
A sales pitch asserts availability of canned fruits or vegetables and evaporated fruits at strictly fancy goods level prices designed to astonish buyers. The notice emphasizes value and variety to attract customers.
A grand display in the millinery showroom showcases the latest hats and headwear trends. Shoppers can admire a broad range of styles as part of the seasonal exhibition.
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