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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
8
A newspaper brief details four deaths from accidents. The fourth case describes a man who died last night after an incident that occurred a week earlier. The report lists four fatalities and outlines the sequence of events leading to the deaths.
John Mickus was slain near Tripp's crossing on March 17. Grishka was held for preliminary hearing before Alderman Millar after coroner's inquest linked him to the crime. Witnesses described a street car incident, a bloodstained coat, and Mickus's wife’s alleged threats as motives.
The agency chaired by J. RR. Cohen notes Mrs. Dugcan received about fifteen applications daily for work from women and girls and seeks help to communicate. In two weeks they investigated forty one cases, finding thirty one worthy. Eight found work, six transportation, four meals and lodging. Two sent to hospitals, one to the House of the Good Shepherd, two to the Rescue Mission, two to reformatories, and one child returned to parents. District nurse Miss Kiesel reports attending seven patients.
Local items report a thimble tea at the Young Women’s Christian Association, groundwork on a new home for Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dimminck, and a forthcoming Keith-Herbert musicale at the YMCA hall. Other notes include depot plans at Clark’s Summit by DL&W, the sale of Whyte’s hotel property, and city officials’ latest appointments and street cleaning efforts.
Unusual bargains offered for Oriental rugs with half price claims. Notice mentions Michaellan Bros. & Co. Removed and optician Dr. Shimberg moving from 805 to 482 street. Miss McLane now in Hermew street near Waslington avenues.
The eighteenth annual convention of the Lackawanna presbytery foreign mission society gathers at Providence Presbyterian church. Officers for the year will be elected and committees appointed with morning and afternoon sessions including addresses by Mrs. G I Dale on Syria and reports from officers and auxiliaries.
Mayor Bailey spent yesterday afternoon familiarizing himself with the board of health regulations and the department’s routine of work. All members met except Colonel B H Ripple who was out of town, and editors were assured no political matters or appointments were discussed during the meeting with Secretary Briggs.
The Retail Liquor Dealers association of this city met at Raub's Hall on Wyoming Avenue yesterday and elected officers for the coming year. Thomas Cosgrove was named president, John J. Flanaghan vice president, Charles Kaestner treasurer, August Schimpff financial secretary, W. A. Zattereon recording secretary, and Na Nolan of Lackawanna Avenue as other officer.
A group of retailers from the West Side, North End, and Dunmore were notified to come to Scranton next Tuesday to begin organizing efforts. They were expected yesterday but could not attend.
Green Ridge Nicyclists held an election last night naming James Garney Jr as President and W M Finn as Vice President. Henry P Hitchcock was chosen Secretary and Treasurer, Charles Carr Captain, with D Merriman T Fittcroft and E F Howe as directors. Retiring President William Carr thanked members and a lunch followed.
Margaret Mather returned to Scranton as Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet after years away. She lacks the ideal girlish contour but delivers a satisfactory performance especially in love scenes with Romeo played by Frederick Paulding. Mercutio, Paris, and others provide solid support as critics note Miss Mather's voice shines in tender moments and falters in tragedy.
At a board meeting the Associated Charities disposed of a ten year old impostor girl Rose Gabotchnick who begged with a story of her father whipping her for matches. She was sent home with a police escort and a warning that further begging would remove her from her father's charge. The board discussed a Wayfarers Lodge with Rescue Mission supervision, and noted ex Mayor Connell’s charitable deeds. A plan to recruit soprano Helen Beech Yaw for a capital fund concert was referred to the committee on enterprising efforts.
Architect Edward H. Davis prepared plans for a large addition to the Scranton Bicycle Clubhouse including a swimming tank gymnasium bowling alley and ballroom. The project includes sub basements a gallery for spectators and lockers with new heating and a banquet hall on the second floor. If cost is reasonable construction may start this summer creating the finest club facility in the region. Also reported: John Golightly died after injuries from a Woodward shaft explosion and two workers remain serious. Nickel Plate Road dining car service is praised as a model of value.
Acknowledged by art lovers as the best ever made, the display invites visitors to call and inspect the collection.
Dickson in Scranton April 13 196 Kathryn Lydia daughter of Walter M and Amanda M Dickson aged seven months Services at the residence Jefferson avenue at 230 oclock this afternoon Interment private Jenkins in Scranton at 1 am April 15 1896 John Jenkins at his home 27 Landis street Bellevue Heights aged M years He is survived by a wife and three children Neville Ann Neville April 13 1994 aged 6 years Funeral Wednesday afternoon from residence in Green place Pine Brook Interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
The Fountain Head Fashionable Millinery promotes itself as the leading Scranton shop for spring hats with strong prices, modern store style, reliability, and individuality. It argues competitors rely on old goods and inflated bargains while promising fair costs.
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