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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1894
Page
5
A basketball game to start the Dickson City versus Providence series is set for tonight at the Dickson club. Also noted are local notices on theater, hospital discharge, a military muster, school contract bids, a depot accident, and a charity sale at Music Hall with a dancing crowd and live music.
A handsome portfolio is prepared for distribution titled Anheuser Busch Boer Louis Lobiminns 25 Sproce Se No 9 Ameorica No 9 No. 6. The text indicates availability for release though specifics and context are unclear from the fragment.
The Scranton area lists probate actions for Anton Weitzman and Peter Keib with executors Catherine Keith and Lewis Pont, plus bonds approved for P A Philbin and Geo Sisson tax collectors. County surveyor Dunning inspected a Park Avenue home for a Polander’s trial plan next week. Debts of Towne borough total 4 705 556 with pending state assessments and elder finances.
Judge Sittler presided as Clementine Scalpi faced a felonious wounding charge after a March 16 confrontation with Paola Schorchin. Other cases included Mary Jones found guilty of assaulting Mrs Rolands, Emory Ehrgood’s detainer case quashed, and multiple assaults, extortion accusations, and mine injuries heard with mixed outcomes.
City Treasurer R. Brooks's report covers April 3, 1808 to March 31, 1809 with a cash on hand of 101,597.06 and total receipts of 518,424. The report notes disbursements, itemized receipts from ex-mayor John H Vellows and others, and explains a balance discrepancy due to a 1873 bond issue.
On Saturday April 2 Meats and Haury will give a Sterling silver hat pin to every customer who spends one dollar. The offer runs during business hours at their store.
The stock company’s ambitious drama A Celebrated Case played at Wonderland last night. Percy Linden as Jean Renaud and Will D. Corbett as Lazarre created strong, memorable roles with others like Gus Homer Walter Bann Ethel Fuller Alice Kemp and Maggie Willett contributing to an excellent production. The show runs the rest of the week and should be seen by drama lovers.
A table saver painted on satin by Miss Martha Kracht of this city won a World’s Fair exhibition prize in the Woman’s Department. It is displayed at Kerr & Soibsekar’s store on Lackawanna Avenue with a floral oil cover and an estimated value of 250 dollars.
The Academy of Music hosts Shea in Rip Van Winkle in a fresh interpretation by Thomas EB Shea who departs from tradition yet respects the core. His awakening and village return scenes show him at his best with touching, impressive work. Tonight he stages Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with the lead role.
In Wednesday dawn, Officer Harry Hoag confronted a burglar at the Hughes residence on Dickson Avenue and Green Ridge. The intruder fled as the officer pursued, eluding capture near Reinheart’s Mercery with items described as groceries.
Fleranton announces a meticulously compiled illustrated directory of Veranton leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The edition features views of public buildings new blocks streets and portraits of prominent citizens to promote commerce and attract outsiders. Representatives will visit businesses to explain the publication and offer view requests.
The poor fund balance is dwindling and no further relief orders can be granted. Applications for aid have fallen recently, and the board plans to reserve the small remaining money for emergencies while seeking to boost the fund if possible.
Patrick J Crane of Minooka owner of a hardware and plumbing store in Taylor died after falling from the Polish Catholic church spire in Duryea while supervising roofer work. He was 28, married Nov 1, and weighed 217 pounds. Crane was a well known southern county resident with family ties in Duryea and Sharpsville. Funeral plans awaited arrival of his sisters and sister in law.
No. 9 America announces the ninth issue of its handsome portfolio is now prepared for distribution to readers and collectors. The release follows earlier numbers in the series and showcases curated works.
Henry S. Dixey and Rice's company closed a two night run at Frothingham with a strong turnout. Dixey displayed notable dancing skill and versatility while Mins Qarriok Perkins and the Talames parodied Irene Verona’s act. Bliss Villa Knox Artea sang with refined tone and a seasoned oboe touch. A specialty quartet provided acrobatics.
Alabama will be the attraction at the New Frothingham Theater this evening with a music representative of American plays. The company, led by Frank C. Bangs, features Clement Cambridge and a cast including Clifford Maoritiaine Hicks Miller Dean Calloway Maus Genivieve Beaman and others.
North Main Avenue hosts a church entertainment on April 11 to end Sunday school efforts with a precooked program. Providence wrestler John Wolf visited Honesdale last week and returned yesterday. Company E Harmory plans a full house for The Oil Homestead, a New England idyll, tonight. A boxing tournament at Company U Armory is set for Monday the 24th with a large crowd anticipated.
The body of Miss Lorment Mies Beeri White, found in the Lackawanna River near Archbald, was buried yesterday after relatives claimed the remains. She formerly lived in Providence.
A brief note states No. 8 America No. 0 ready for distribution and mentions Guernsey Brothers as the referenced location or entity in the item.
The select council named the viaduct committee as George Sanderson James Manley and W J Thomas. New police appointees Alonzo B Day Conrad Meingzer James W Coleman Joseph Blick and Thomas B Lewis were introduced with ward affiliations and prior employment noted. Several street and sewer projects were debated and resolutions adopted including fire department horse sale lights in North Park and tax collector listings.
A morning burglary at the New York Ontario and Western railroad station in Providence saw the thief rifling slot machines and attempting a vault entry in the freight depot. Telegraph operator Samuel Jones saw the man flee around 6 30 am with little loot recovered, while shopkeeper Reixitanrade reported grocery and market goods in the area.
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