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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
5
Citizens are urged to report any theft of The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps. The newspaper offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing the paper.
Thomas Smith was transferred from the house of refuge in Philadelphia to the county jail. The Acme Literary club hosts a grand entertainment at St John’s hall Pine Brook tonight. Lackawanna council No 1123 Royal Arcanum meets tonight with Howell Harris to speak on Liberty. Company B Thirteenth regiment to elect a captain Wednesday to fill Captain Kellow’s vacancy. P A Philbin, tax collector of Archbald borough, filed his bond yesterday in court for 1490 pounds with James Jordan and Thomas Philbin as securities. Marriage licenses granted to George Basco and Mary Lalyako, Philp N Bekman and Amelia Boneall, Patrick Atkinson and Catherine Dowd. Referees W W Lathrope filed a report in the assumpant proceedings of Beranton City bank against the Illuminating Heat and Power company, totaling 120.79 for the plaintiff Michael Krotky of Forest City for alleged daylight intrusion. Peter Kozniak’s alleged chicken theft led to a court appearance. George Prokopovitch became his surety for 100. Leah Heath delivered the third illustrated lecture in French art at Green Ridge library, focusing on Greuze and Le Brun. The final lecture will cover The Barbizon School.
The White Crook company returns for a three day engagement at Davin Theatre last night. The troupe, seen earlier in the season, retains its pretty women and lively acts with music and dancing. Full houses are expected for matinee and evening performances today and tomorrow.
Ernest Ware of Chinchilla suffers severe blood poisoning after applying muriatic gas to a wart on his right hand. The chemical burned to the bone, causing intense swelling and a painful episode during a return from Providence where he had a shave.
An unconscious man was taken to his brother’s house where by Sunday his condition worsened and his body swelled. Dr. Jenkins of Providence attended him and, despite poor odds, the doctors kept vigil until Tuesday as swelling diminished and he rested easily, with recovery likely.
Dr Gibbons sons Horace and Myles of the University of Pennsylvania medical department join the university gymnastic team. Chester papers praised their performance and listed J M Gibbons among the finest in club and bar bell routines with an entertaining glove set-to between H J Gibbons and J M Phalen.
A 2 PM rally at Jackson Street Baptist Church features Rev J B Ellis Blakely addressing citizen ship. W Browning Scranton on education. Rev Warren G Partridge Scranton on spiritual aspects. Miss Maay Browe Waverly and Mira Cella Lewis Scranton lead papers. Miss Browe on conquest meeting. Evening program includes a song service at 7 40 PM and an address by Rev B L Herr of Binghamton.
Dr. P. N. Eckman of Philadelphia married Miss Amelia Bonsall of Philadelphia at Rev J G Eckman’s residence 490 Quincy Avenue The ceremony was private with only immediate relatives present Out of town guests included Amos Boneall RR M Jeff Elizabeth Davson Pyott Rev and Mrs G P Eckman Morristown NJ Mr and Mrs S W Eckman Binghamton NY The Eckmans left for New York on the 250 pm train and will reside in Philadelphia afterward.
Three matches scheduled this week between Dr W F Carver of Kansas City champion pigeon shot of the world and H D Swarts champion amateur wing shot. First at Wilkes-Larré ball park on April 26, second at Driving Park in this city on April 26, third at Carbondale baseball park on April 27. They will shoot from five unknown traps thirty yards rise and fifty yard boundary.
A morning blaze in Duryea destroyed two blocks owned by Martin Lucas and Frank Savage. Five families were displaced as the Simpson Wat kins hose failed to reach the structures. The loss is about 4000 dollars with little insurance. Local ads for shoes and jewelry accompany the notice.
Weber promotion at Guernsey Bros features the new Trilby pin novelty described as gold by Turnquost. Located at 206 Wash. Ave, the shop highlights recent fashion accessories and offers the item with its latest brand tie in.
Prominent business men from Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Carbondale organize the Interstate Telephone company to string wires linking Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and Scranton area. A city ordinance grants electric plant and pole rights with no franchise payment demanded. An exchange will be set up in Scranton and lines connected regionally. company claims plans are more than speculative and work will begin after franchises are secured. The venture has no ties to the Standard or Crawbaugh firms.
The Good Citizenship league met at Albright Memorial hall with J W Browning presiding. D L Morgan read by laws adopted after amendment. Officers elected: Samuel Hines president, J W Browning first VP, M J Jordan second VP, Charles B Daniels recording secretary, Charles H Chandler corresponding secretary, D A Btone treasurer. Committees to be listed.
A committee of W. T. Hackett and Thomas Russell was appointed to notify the president-elect of his election and to secure a permanent meeting place. A vote of thanks was extended to Librarian Carr for the use of the hall.
Governor Hastings and staff arrive on the Bloomsbury line Monday to witness the initial performance of Allatoona at Frothingham for the Thirteenth regiment fundraiser. He will depart for Harrisburg the next morning. A brief stay limits formal entertainments. Lackawanna depot escorts and Wyoming house HQ are arranged.
A regular meeting at St Thomas hall discussed expanding the society's scope. Proposals aimed to boost business interest, with leaders named as candidates for president and vice president. A six member committee to approach figures and a three person group to contact New York Toronto and Philadelphia were formed. The athletic department received support and a three member committee was set to find a city building. Weekly meetings were planned each Thursday until the organization is perfected.
South Side and West Side boards of trade plan a joint public meeting next Wednesday night at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Secretary M J O Toole received permission from George F Mahy to use the hall for the event. Citizens interested in street improvements and ward expenditures are urged to attend. City Solicitor J J Torrey will be invited to share his views based on his study of the issue.
Charles Dickson starred in Incog at the Academy of Music last night. The show opened with The Salt Cellar as a curtain raiser, and featured a cast including Lillian Burk hart-Dickson Helen Robertson Alice Thill Newton Chiswell Frederick Backus and Augustus Horback. An auction of art and various items was advertised for Stewart's Art Store with sales this week.
At the Frothingham theater the Excelsior Athletic club held its spring tournament with bouts from 115 to 195 pounds. Patterson defeated Mangan in a judges decision, Boland edged ONeill after a disputed extra round, Gordon beat Loftus, Waldron won a split decision over Mack, and McGoldrick stopped Williams after a foul overturn. Final rounds saw Patterson, Gordon, and Tighe prevail.
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