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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. Authorities report multiple irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers and urge readers to come forward with tips.
Six new scarlet fever cases reported to the board of health. Easter sales and church services fill the weekend schedule. A local partnership forms in the shoe trade. A drunken assault leads to fines. Public notices include religious events, a trout-fishing question, and crime recovery reports. Various ads promote goods and gifts for Easter.
A Scranton First National Bank cashier received a $100,000 note claimed to be signed by the late Judge John Handley. Executors of H. S. Pierce’s estate and attorney Lemuel Amerman deemed it a crude forgery. The note, dated 1885, allegedly payable in ten years, resembles Handley handwriting but fails on the signature and backing details.
Bellevue criminals tied to the Dead Line Gang face charges after stealing over 200 pounds of braas and lead pipe from Lackawanna Iron and Steel. Four youths Richards 18 Hyland 19 Brown 17 and Coggins 17 conspired, hid loot under a Fifth Avenue Emmet Street barn, were arrested by Patrolmen Walah J D Thomas and two officers, Gerrity the detective, bail set Richards $500 Coggins in default $500 Hyland and Brown $100 each, Hyland facing highway robbery charges from Scranton street incident.
Newly elected officers of Melita Commandery No. 68 Knights Templar were installed in the Masonic Temple by Sir R A Zimmerman and other leaders. Appointees include W L Carr recorder, Joseph Alexander treasurer, J D Woolsey senior warden, J Portes junior warden, James Ellis warden, James Zerfags captain of the guard, C L Van Buskirk prelate, Thomas Northup sword bearer, W H Brutzman standard bearer, Fred Warner and A H Shopland guards. The commandery plans to attend the annual conclave in Reading next month.
The Green Ridge lodge No. 503 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows marked its eighth anniversary at the Masonic hall on Dickson avenue. District Deputy Grand Master Louist Weltzel and grand officers installed the new officers for the term, with FP. P. Smith as noble grand and O. Li Colvin as vice.
Bishop OHara officiated at the Holy Thursday celebration attended by priests from every parish in the Diocese. The service featured the blessing of holy oils and a grand Mass with a lengthy procession to the Blessed Virgin’s altar followed by evening stations of the cross and a sermon by Rev. F P McNally.
Boys near the Jermyn Coal company breaker found a decomposed unknown man in a culvert at Dickson City. Coroner Kelley ordered an autopsy. no identification or papers were found on the body. foul play suspected due to throat injuries. Undertaker Jones to transport the remains.
A large audience enjoyed the YMCA gymnastic display at the Academy of Music last night. Physical Director Weston received a gold open-face stopwatch, Robert Simpson won the Keating bicycle sold for tickets, and Frank Reese took second prize a Kodak.
In the common council last night President Grier announced committee assignments for the coming year. Republicans won majorities on thirteen committees and twelve chairmanships, while Democrats held nine majorities and ten chairs, with several measures and ordinances discussed in select council, including street grading plans and sewer contracts.
An April 6 program at Montdale Methodist Church under the Epworth league drew a large crowd despite poor roads. The night featured music, recitations, colloquies and tableaux with performers including Harriet Tyler Maud Oakley Blanche Smith Ella Wheeler Mame Morrison Ada Morrison Bessie Hartwell Herbert Rought Robert Buist James Wilson and Mrs Raymond Lowry. The event raised funds and showcased Scout County's community interest.
Peter Hartman of Pittston Avenue faced charges for sending obscene letters to Rev. August Lange of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. The letters were read in evidence. Lange identified Hartman’s handwriting. Hartman was held on $800 bond with Peter Rosur as bondsman.
Rice and Barton bring McDoodle and Poodle to Davis Theater for tonight tomorrow and matinees. The act draws praise for acting and specialty work despite a thin plot. Deeds of sale recorded by Sheriff Clemons acknowledged in open court for several properties in Scranton and surrounding areas.
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