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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
5
Local notice offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to stolen papers.
Excelstor Athletic club hosts a tournament at Frothingham tonight. Last Sunday Easter offerings at St. Peter's Cathedral raised 1789 dollars and 12 cents. Charles Dickson and Company present Incog at the Academy of Music tonight. The Academy of Music hosts Aborn's popular price opera next week. Ceiling ribbing work is complete in the new high school assembly. John Weastpfahl sued for 79 dollars in common pleas. Colonel Ripple inspected police evolutions at the armory. Select council meets tonight and paving Clay avenue between Olive and Gibson streets may be reported favorable. The Dunmore Pennsylvania Company is rechartered with 6000 dollars capital. William E. Street named treasurer. Court orders in Flynn for Third Ward councilman case set to close by May 17. Thiel case defendants failed to appear. warrants issued for Gilbride and Clark. A. E. Seamans and others to view proposed North Abington and Dalton road. Mary McGinnis obtained a writ of replevin over household goods valued at 200 dollars. NYC&O railway to adjust ball game patrons by stopping No. 204 at Providence Road. Mrs. Mary Connery's will probated. John M. Connery appointed executor. In Louis Iz estate, letters of administration granted to William H. K. E. G. Stewart. E. G. Stewart selling entire stock of pictures at auction this afternoon with 33 Jersey, New York, auctioneer.
Clerks report several injuries from train and mine incidents with victims taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Arrests include Jacob Leashuck for larceny, Khan Jave for house breaking, and Joseph Peters and others for interfering with officers. Streetcar fare to Moosic reduced to 7 cents, tying Scranton Toledo line pricing to Olyphant. General Matawer Bootem and L A Watres credited for the relief measure.
The jury under Judge Gunster found for the plaintiffs in the Comegys and Davia v Russell land case, noting a title held via agreement between Davenport Comegys and Davis dated July 1, 1891 and January 1, 1892. In the Hughes v Delaware and Hudson Canal Co suit, Judge Simonton presided as the jury awarded Margaret Hughes $9499.50 with a reserved point on contributory negligence and potential judgment adjustment.
The Scranton and Pittston Traction Co lowers fares from Scranton to Moosic to 10 cents, with 5 cents to the city line and 5 more to Moosic, and same in reverse. A letter from L A Watres, president, notes possible future adjustment once Delaware and Hudson crossings are completed.
A goat tied to a wagon gate by a Hungarian man intoxicated by liquor at a Lehigh Valley crossing near Wilkes-Barre died when a passing train struck the gate and left the animal suspended. The tender saw the goat in the air and could not save it.
Meola and cold lunches served at all hours at Lehmann a Spruce Street. The Trilby pin is promoted as a new novelty sold exclusively by Turnquest at 26 and 205 Washington Avenue and advertised with other items from Stewart's Art Store to be auctioned midweek. The ad touts Turnquest as a skilled jeweler and watchmaker with a large reputation.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Ann Kane in Scranton aged eight and Harriet Meadway in Buffalo aged sixty four with funeral plans, and Denia O'Brien in Beranton with a solemn high mass at St Patrick’s Church and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The notices cite home addresses Palm Street Meridian Street and reference St Jon's church Forest Hill cemetery and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The Yale Glee and Banjo clubs performed at the Frothingham before a select audience and received strong encores. Mrs. Hunt hosted an afternoon reception and Mrs. Archbald gave a dancing party after the concert. Proceeds go to Yale’s fund for assisting poor students. Yale men depart for New Haven.
A farce baseball game at Base Ball park featured Scranton defeating Onondaga Indians 45 to 4. Pitcher Johnson and Second Baseman Ward drew laughs as the visitors’ two runs came via opponents’ gifts amid a two hour affair.
Coroner’s jury adjourned the inquest into the death of Lewls Getz of West Lackawanna avenue. No witnesses could illuminate the accident as Getz’s body was found mangled on the south-bound track opposite the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company store. Railroad men testified only to viewing the body. the 1.04 pm New York train crew may be questioned next Monday. Goddard Getz, a brother, swore he saw the deceased the prior night but not afterward. The coroner will pursue movements of the deceased between 8 pm Saturday and the discovery of the body.
The Gentlemen's Driving Club of this city, long active at the Driving park, met at the Wyoming house and elected J. L. Crawford president G B E Hill vice president John Frits secretary and F R White treasurer They rejected a proposal to use the kite shaped boulevard track and plan two meetings monthly from May to October at the new Scranton Driving park Goodwin manager announced complete rebuilding of the park and buildings with improved grandstand stables and track.
Morris Posner and James Reilly faced a U S Commissioner on burglary charges for the Analomink post office theft on April 11. Stamps totaling 17 dollars and 15.56 dollars in cash were taken from the Detrick store post office area and similar stamps found in a buried box near the gas house.
Extract from General Sherman’s Special Field Orders notes that fortifying posts must be defended to the last man. Allatoona, with three regiments under Colonel Tourtellotte and reinforcements from Rome led by Brigadier General Corse, with French’s division pressing for surrender in a letter to minimize bloodshed.
The ad extols bats built from premium materials by reputable manufacturers. It notes new Derby and Alpine shapes are available, emphasizing careful construction and high quality.
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