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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular deliveries traced to stolen newspapers. A $5 reward is offered for information leading to convictions of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
The Associated Board of Charities meeting was adjourned to May 7. A Penn Avenue church supper is planned tomorrow evening. Probate granted for Mary P Berry’s will to Honora Jones. A suit for $111.06 in goods was filed by W. B. Freas & Son. James Jordan released on bond after assault charge. City bids for building repairs authorized. Ninth Robinson Jackson regrading and Vine sidewalks planned. Lexom of Old Forge arraigned for larceny and jailed. A warrant issued for Christopher Holand on assault and battery. hearing tomorrow. Cornell Princeton baseball game decorations and seating noted. women’s seating reserved. An April 30 excursion to New York City offered by NYO&W. Buffalo Bill Cody praised for services to the U S government.
A partial OCR fragment lists several individuals and their towns including Pockvile Price burg Mlakely Scranton Archbald Seranton Beranton Forest City and Scranton with pairs such as Mary Miler Elisabeth Treathon Belinda Cullen Patrick Tague Alice Loftus Rudolph Traub Cassie Baker Mary Lally Nellie O'Neill John Gallagher and Kate Shields.
At the Penn Avenue Baptist church Men’s League meeting Dr L M Gates presented an excellent paper titled The Duty of the Church to the Sunday School. He urged greater layman involvement as the best field of labor with trustworthy outcomes and agreed to read it again at tonight’s general prayer meeting.
Flour moves up twenty five cents per barrel amid two cent meat hike. Wholesale dealers say the rise reflects normal supply and demand with Europe short on wheat and seaboard stocks tight. A Chicago wholesale voice notes past low prices and argues higher farmer income stimulates retail spending, predicting prices won’t climb much more this summer.
Residents report a disorderly house at 549 Emmet Street leading to warrants by Alderman Firesimmons. John Gaffney Ann Gaffney and Maggie O Rourke were jailed for 30 days after being arrested by Patrolmen Walsh and Minzer. Cyclone Kate Boylan and Mary Quinnan each received 30 days for intoxication and disorder on Washburn and Jackson streets respectively. A jeweler Olof G Turnquest displays a near perfect fire and burglar proof safe built by Mosler Haumann Safe Co at 26 Washington Avenue, featuring a airtight interior, heavy steel bolts, and a lever time lock.
An assortment of catalog items and door to door offers lists magazines including Norton's Bulletin Harper's Monthly and Peloubet's Notes. It promotes solid silver watches earned by selling and watches and jewelry from Davidow Bros Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Avenue Syracuse and Guernsey Brow with alarm clocks and Peerless Water Color Portraits and Crayons in Sepia Tint Frey’s.
Patrick Murphy of District Assembly No. 40 New York argued against the Hackett Carhart boycott saying it is unjust. Samuel Gompers represented the AFL which initiated the boycott, while J Wilson Becker and others spoke on labor unity and union labels. The Knights of Labor explained their non involvement and a committee report disapproved the boycott.
The Rev Nathan Callander was honored with two services, first at his son's home on Dickson avenue and a second at Brown Hollow. Clergy from Green Ridge, North Main Avenue, and Dunmore Baptist churches officiated with a quartette from Green Ridge. Interment followed in the Brown Hollow family plot. Pallbearers from Green Ridge and Brown Hollow attended. Callander, born April 22 1820 in Brown Hollow, served 22 years at Brown Hollow and helped establish missions. His longtime friend Rev Lyman Millar died unexpectedly before preaching at the funeral of the survivor.
Members of the Columbian Mandolin and Guitar Company meet at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Delegates totaling 160 will be entertained to supper. The council will consider a proposed amendment to laws, a topic discussed only once every five years.
Last night in the Frothinghams Allatoona offered a better cast and smoother opening work than the prior night. Bertha Powell and Edith Norton stood out as loyal southern women, with Ham Kingsbury and Major Barnard turning in solid portrayals of Union soldiers. The company’s overall performance shows growth and the week promises further favorable attendances.
The Aborn Opera company staged Ship Ahoy at the Academy of Music last night. Milton Aborn drew applause as Colonel Mapleson Mulberry, Frank Wooley impressed as Commodore Christopher Columbus Cook, and Joseph W. Smith showcased a wide vocal range with admired solos. Miss Maude D Arcy and Miss Louise Moore among others pleased the audience ahead of matinee showings of The Mikado this afternoon at 15 and 25 cent prices.
Benjamin Hughes III general superintendent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal mines is seriously ill at his residence at 1201 Washburn Street. Dr. W E Allen attends and reported a slight improvement last night. The item mentions his illness and care.
A Dunmore area session covers multiple cases. Baker of Mayfield found guilty of assault and battery in an unnatural crime case involving his child. Other defendants include Gordon charged with theft from Kenyon in Carbondale and Kirby on liquor related counts in Dunmore. Doherty, defending himself, convicted. Fanning and Franz face larceny by bailee and related disputes. Prosecutors include H L Taylor and John M Harris. defense by Joseph O'Brien and C H Soper. Jury outcomes vary with not guilty verdicts and financial costs assigned.
Preparations underway for the state council of the Order of United American Mechanics at the Ancient Order of United Workmen hall on Lackawanna Avenue. Sessions begin Tuesday May 7 with a prior May 6 reception for past councillors and delegates. Mayor Connell expected to welcome delegates. A concert is planned for the following Tuesday evening.
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