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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1895
Page
5
Residents report frequent irregular deliveries traced to stolen newspapers. The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing the paper from subscribers' doorsteps.
A shuffled summary of city happenings includes a refused new trial in the Leary & Kane v Mrs Nealls case and insolvent declaration for Michael Gilgallon of Archbald. William Jones will probate and more marriage licenses were granted in Wallsville. The DL&W will pay miners at Diamond colliery. a farewell dinner planned for Thirteenth regiment officers. YWCA meetings and a workers conference are scheduled as new secretary Miss Tolles arrives. Carleton to lecture April on Human Nature. licenses tallied by courts. county receipts reach $153,400. Rescue mission committee met with positive reports. WCTU mother’s meetings noted. a warrant issued for wounding case in Luzerne street. Public health reports show fever, diphtheria, and consumption deaths. court hearings on the damus matter expected soon.
President Rev. G L Ulrich and Vice President Rev W H Stubblepine led a session with Rev W J Ford as secretary treasurer. A sermon on The Dispensation of the Logos revealed deep study. Alderman Fuller warrants arrest for William Manunski and Joe Litewki at 160% Lugurne St. on liquor without license and related charges. hearing set today.
A testimonial recital for Professor Carter at Elm Park Church drew strong praise. New York contralto Miss Katherine Bloodgood impressed with a wide range and refined tone, performing Don Carlos and an encore lullaby. Carter excelled in Fantasie De Concert and Religious March, with Guthrie, Thomas, and Wooler contributing notable pieces and encores.
A group of youths staged an April Fool fire alarm early Monday near the Notch in the North End. They placed a kerosene and inflammable boiler on Mr McNulty’s porch at 2 10 AM, then fled, drawing Cumberland Liberty and Excelsior Hose companies to the scene. Ex-Councilman McNamara helped direct responders before the men fled, and police continued a fruitless search for them.
A literary and musical program will be held tonight at Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church. Performances include instrumental duets by Mr. Benjiman, Mrs. White and Miss Conger, violin and vocal solos by Miss Sickler and Miss Lindsey, recitations by Miss Clark, tableaux titled Ruth, and a male quartet. Cake and cream will follow the entertainment.
A birthday surprise was held for Mrs. P. H. DeWilde on March 2. Guests at the elegant evening included Mr. and Mrs. Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. Case, Mr. and Mrs. Getz, Mrs. Lrombaur, Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Hay, and many others across families and friends.
Norton's Bulletin promotes Easter art novelties and spring fashions with new magazine issues and gift books. It highlights wall decorations and a portrait display, plus upcoming millinery openings and private dining room services at local shops.
The Scranton Common Pleas Court entered its second week with Judge Gunster presiding in the main room. Judge Mayer handled No 2 and Judge Mayer of Lock Haven presided in No 3. William Brannon vs Metropolitan Life was opened with a jury directed to verdict for the defendant. W B Christmas forfeited $4.75 to the plaintiff, and Peter Mulligan against Max Phillips saw $29.25 awarded to the plaintiff. Mrs Fannie Aswell sues the city of Scranton for damages to her Tenth street property valued at $2,000 after grading. The jury will inspect the site in Hyde Park to assess damages. In No 2, Charles Hallock sues Stroud & Chamberlain over a cave-in blamed on coal operators. An ejectment docket includes several cases settled or continued among Carrolldale and Carbon County parties.
The United States circuit court opened in No 2 court room as the Dickinson case resumed. The plaintiff read letters from Danville asylum, objected to by Major Warren but allowed by Judge Acheson. A juror’s wife’s illness prompted delay. juror Greene excused. Proceedings adjourned to Monday at 10.00.
The final Rev W Hudson Shaw lecture explored Venice painters starting with Bellini through Tintoretto. It contrasted Venice schools with Florence and Flanders and noted high attendance and instructional value in Scranton.
Waite's Comedy Company opened a three days engagement at the Frothingham last night with The Buckeye presented before a large audience. Carrie Louis led a supporting cast in a leading role amid an acceptable performance and lively crowd reaction.
A local bill features Ediths Burglar and the four act Driven From Home with Little Wild Cat as tonight's attraction. The Walte orchestra provides music and Little Ethel May performs songs and dances. Matinee prices are ten cents to any seat.
The A Jolly Lot company headed by the four emperors of music performed at Davis Theater before large audiences. The show mixed specialty acts and music with Miss Julia Chase delivering a soprano voice of wide range. Howard Russell Tomney and Talbert headlined as the drawing attraction.
Miss Nellie Hallinan of Green Ridge sues Miss Kate Mulrooney of Throop for $5,000 damages claiming a false tale spread by Mulrooney ruined her engagement to Michael Begley and damaged her reputation. The suit notes Hallinan learned of the Philadelphia child rumor and rejected it in denial.
Palmer Cox the famous Brownie man arrives in Scranton at 8 50 over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The Press Club will greet him and arrange a reception at Hotel Terrace with Lawrence band. Cox comes on business for his spectacular production at Frothingham later in the week.
Judge Gunster overruled a demurrer in the Waverly school case and held that sectarian Bible reading and religious exercises have no place in common schools. The ruling stresses public schools financed by general taxation and requiring compliance with constitutional limits. The decision admonishes district officials to curb any religious instruction in schools. An upcoming court determination will resolve remaining disputes in the equity case.
In every house in the city goods sell well at low prices. Suits and overcoats offered with perfect fit and a money back guarantee. Families save enough to buy flour by the amount saved on purchases of fifteen to twenty dollars. Unsatisfied items can be returned for a full refund. Sale continues until customers are thoroughly satisfied.
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