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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular delivery due to stolen papers. A $5 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps.
Multiple city items include council meetings tonight, public payments for teachers and janitors, a jail discharge, a court denial of a new trial, a church supper, a Red Men charter request, ticket sales for Kendal and Yale Glee Club, business partnerships, divorce petitions, home activities, environmental health appeals, and a large YMCA gymnastic exhibition at the Academy of Music with various demonstrations and entertainments.
The Windsor building hosted the installation of newly elected officers of Coeur de Lion Commandery No. W Knights Templar. Eminent Sir I A Zimmerman presided as division commander and Sir B Frown as eminent commander as Sir A B K Holmes and others were inducted and presented by officers including Sir Daniel James and Sir Pottier.
The Young Women s Christian Association entertainment committee plans an Easter sale at their rooms starting Friday afternoon and continuing Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening. Proceeds aid the association treasury with homemade candies and various Easter novelties offered to attendees. Committee members include Emma Richmond Caro Dickson Marrilia Mott Bessie Rice Louise Matthews Emily Mayer Ruth Dale Cora Decker Clara Richmond Florence Richmond Mamie Peck Marie Netheton Mrs F S Godfrey Mrs L R Stelle and Mrs F D Watts chairwoman. The sale runs Friday and Saturday by popular demand.
The Young Men's Christian Association Finishing and Furnishing fund received two large acknowledgments yesterday. Previous total listed followed by new contributions including Frank Forsyth with 500 dollars and proceeds from a Mrs. Richards lecture adding 14.50 to the fund, increasing the grand total.
Assistant Chief Jacob Fries of the Sixth district resigns due to ill health. Mayor Cornell appoints Louis Mayer as successor, with Mayer endorsed by Relief Engine Company for the position.
George B. Rice will play a Liberty escape figure in Alatoona with Misa Norton in the lead. The military drama has toured New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland St Louis and Pittsburgh. Kingabury Coyne lead in comedy and debut features, tickets in demand amid rival sponsorship. Easter Floral Exhibition at 426 Spruce Street and related listings appear alongside local vendors.
The notices report funeral details for Thomas McCann from 38 New Street Wayne? Thuratay April 1 at 8 oclock p m with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Nancy McDaide of Dunmore dies April 10 at home aged years and burial Mt Carmel Cemetery. Bridget McNamara dies April 10 at 194 Price Street aged 16 with service at St Patrick s and Hyde Park Cemetery. John W Waters funeral April 1? from 40 Oaklawn Court with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Judge Acheson discharged the panel after juror Greene mourned his wife, ending the Dickinson trial. Miss Dickinson faces retrial in September with two related suits pending against Dr Gideon Underwood and Dr James Oglesby.
In the main courtroom Judge Archbald presides over two trespass suits, including a case involving Mre, Ann. The proceedings focus on property rights and alleged unlawful entry, with witnesses expected and rulings anticipated.
The Young Men's Christian Association evening school holds its commencement Monday night at M C A Hall with a program including president and local worker addresses, certificate presentations, refunding of deposit fees, and an appearance by the Marcy Male Quartette of Brooklyn. The following evening the quartet offers a public concert in Association Hall.
J W Bonta demonstrates a glass pipe invention in Scranton that could replace iron drains. The model uses a sectional core to prevent cracking as the molten glass cools, then is annealed and threaded at ends. Prominent business men and engineers examine the device amid claims of cost savings and corrosion resistance.
Judge Archbald ordered reappointment of Vaughan Richards James E Morrison and A A Patton to examine applicants for mine foremen certificates in First district. In Second district Benjamin Griffiths Philip Mulderry and James Young reassigned with James Young as superintendent. Also notes local business changes and Easter goods.
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