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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1895
Page
7
The Tribune announces a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of any person stealing the newspaper from subscribers' doorsteps, following numerous delivery complaints traced to theft.
Pay your one billy today and save the discount. A marriage license was granted yesterday to Frank O'Brien and Sale Murray of this city. The encampment of the Third brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania will be held at Mt Gretna Aug 2 to 4. An alarm from Providence box 74 was a false alarm. The installation of officers of Dieu le Vout commandery at Wilkes-Barre on Monday will be attended by Scranton Knights Templar. Stella Sanford of Raymond court attempted suicide by laudanum and was discharged from Lackawanna hospital. William Prynn will celebrate his conversion anniversary at Bea ue mission tonight, with all friends invited. An Acme Literary club entertainment was held at St John’s hall Pine Brook. Fire departments in Lackawanna county urged to wear fatigue uniform with cap at Frothingham on Wednesday April 4 for Firemen’s Day. Exesl flar Hoge company No. 8 to have a special meeting Sunday at 2 o’clock. A Green Goola Man, a new farce comedy, shown at the Academy of Music with Paul Dresser. Rt. Rev. N. S. Rulison will administer confirmation at St Luke’s Dunmore and Church of the Good Shepherd. The Touch of Christ discussion by YWCA tomorrow afternoon at 4:45 p m led by Miss Mary Knapp. The will of Mary Parks was admitted to probate and letters granted to John H. Hoffman. The will of Patrick McDonnell was admitted to probate and letters granted to Anna McDonnell.
John Drew and his company perform The Butterflies tonight at the Academy of Music. The play follows an American gentleman who saves a young woman, wins her, and undergoes a moral reform as the plot moves from St. Augustine to Lenox Massachusetts with family hurdles and virtuous sacrifice.
The narrative notes Mr Drew attracting broad backing with popular favors and enthusiastic reception. The tone suggests growing approval as supporters rally behind him and imply a favorable outcome.
A morning fire in Avoca destroyed Archibald Love’s saloon residence, a Thomas McDonnell owned building, and two Mrs. Luke Nolan properties including a dwelling and a hotel. Fire company hoses failed and bucket brigades failed to stop the flames. Losses total about 6000 with insured amounts of 2500 on Nolan’s buildings and 700 on Nealis building. Authorities note prior incendiary attempts at Nolan and Nealis buildings.
The Milton Aborn Comic Opera Company of forty performs at the Academy of Music all next week with a repertoire of popular comic operas. Monday opens with The Tar and the Tartar. Reading Herald praises new costumes elaborate scenery and strong performers including Milton Aborn Joseph W Smith Arthur Seaton and Frank Wooley.
United States Commissioner Miller rules coal profits are taxable and not real estate. Collector Herring and regional coal operators faced lengthy talks with no prior conclusion. The decision impacts 75 individuals in the district and involves about 76000 dollars.
Mossry Horan Merrill, established clothiers and merchant tailors, open in a new spacious showroom at 10 and 318 Lackawanna Avenue. The store showcases a wide stock of imported and domestic garments, with D Morris supervising the tailoring department. Lights and steel ceiling create bright interiors as they plan continued growth and value pricing.
Mrs Anna Milman of 4 East Market Street widow of Jonathan Milman will hold a funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the family residence following a service at 4.2 PM Thursday in the same home.
Closing arguments wrap defense theory that Vito Lauraso’s death was by a lover of Mrs. Nicotera, not Leonardo Rosa. Judges and prosecutors debated witness credibility as Rosa testified about a book and alibi while cross examinations highlighted inconsistencies amid a crowded courtroom in this Queens county case.
Anna E B Dickinson, famed for court notoriety, lectured on the Ire of Joan of Arc at Frothingham theater. Her hour and a half talk, delivered with fluency and stage poise, impressed listeners despite prior expectations of attack on defendants and witnesses.
A California writer signing as Patrick Murphy claims relation to Judge Handley and asks Probate Judge about disposition of Judge Handley’s property. The letter dated April 12 from Soldiers' Home requests prompt answer, signed by Murphy. The missive is delivered to Willis Hopkins’s office for response.
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