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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to theft.
St Luke s Church offers Holy Communion at 10 am on St Mark s Day. Sewer work on Wet Lackawanna Ave delays traffic and closes Went Lackawoon Ave between Ninth and Chestnut. Election of Epworth League officers tonight. Joseph Shoop returned home after straying. Catherine Emory will probate. Frank Raisehmeier named executor. Asbury M E church women host Dollar and Ethyme social tonight. Lawyers seek delay in sentencing Leonardo Rom. Judge approves. Marriage of Mira Kate Shields and John Gallagher at St Peter s Cathedral with reception at Michael Heanigan home. Carrie Shippey seeks divorce accusing husband of serious offense. amended libel filed.
The article notes claims of non-support and neglect with an accused offense dated after September. A hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Manus McPadden fell from Marshwood Bridge into the river and was brought to Lackawanna hospital with a scalp wound, listed as resting comfortably. Wade M. Finn, a trustee, foreclosed a judgment for $7,? against M. F. Reinhart, marketman on Lackawanna Avenue. Deputy Short Porter investigated the market and found A. F. Darty asserting market ownership, while Darty claimed a trustee right for execution creditors. A prior sale had Darty bid in the market assets and claimed a sheriff's deed, prompting a writ of interpleader to settle ownership.
The Aborn Opera company performed The Chimes of Normandy and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado at the Academy of Music with a strong chorus and notable leads Milton Aborn Frank Wooley Joseph Smith Arthur Seaton Misa Livulee Moore Miawhile De Arcy and Miss Sylvester Cornieh. A benefit performance for a memory fund is scheduled tomorrow with seats selling this morning. Tonight they close with The Bohemian Girl.
A water spill from a second story window near Lin den street caused Dick Stoilch to be drenched. Emilth Polinski chased and beat him, then struck Mrs Polinski. A crowd gathered as police were sought and a warrant issued for a man named Smith.
John Hanlon Swallgwed a reporter account alleging Bribery against Patrolman John Coslett. Coslett sued for libel, but Hanlon apologized and admitted to being a follower of Ananis. he paid costs and the suit was withdrawn.
A large meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association hall heard from city and suburban trade leaders. They urged direct supervision by the street commissioner and contracting work to ensure coordinated street repairs and fair competition, with voters to influence future funding.
A fire broke out yesterday at noon in the northern court room area of Lickawannd's courthouse. An electrical fault ignited insulation and wires, causing dense smoke. Court Messenger Newton extinguished the blaze, and the room remained unheated while officials assessed damage.
Local notices claim no price increases for fresh meat except chorus cuts and note earlier rate rises. Highlights include baby carriages at cost from Hill & Connell, hardware from Davidow Bros, meals at Lohmann’s, and services from W G Doud & Co with plumbing numbers updated. A marriage notice for Rudolph Trouth and Miss Cowsle Bulor appears.
In Doundyville Champalen county Isl April 20 Chester B Dale formerly of Daleville Lackawanna county Ta funeral services to be announced. The funeral of Mrs W J Henning of Price street will take place this afternoon at Intermont Washburn Street cemetery. In Scranton Tuesday April 18 Honora Horrigan wife of John Horrigan. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock from her late residence 166 South Seventh Street. In Scranton April 180 Thomas infant son of John K R Jones Avenue D Bellevue.
The Princeton and Cornell football teams bring a much anticipated clash to Scranton Saturday afternoon. Local fans will see three Princeton players from Scranton area, including Brooks Williams and Gunster, with coach Carney officiating as umpire. Princeton seeks to cap four years on the varsity while Scranton students from Kingston and Lackawanna schools plan to attend in large numbers to cheer their favorites.
W. J. Walsh of Pittston and Miss Kathryn Healey wed at St. Peter's Cathedral in a ceremony by Rev. J. A. McHard yesterday at 10 o'clock attended by relatives and friends. The bridal party processed to Mendelssohn organ music, a reception followed at the Healey home, and the couple departed for a Washington D C bridal trip in the afternoon.
The Thirty third Regiment’s Company B held an election to fill captain first lieutenant and second lieutenant positions after Captain Kellow’s death. J W Kambeck was chosen captain and John Semple was elected first lieutenant. Corporal Mimer Berry won second lieutenant after several ballots, with Sergeant Grant Cutler and Private E R Conley among the earlier candidates. Forty two voters participated. final tally showed Berry 29, Cutler 1, Conley 6. Corporal Henore served as clerk.
Thomas F. Mulien, a plumber, found a lead pipe in architect B. Lacey's North Park home damaged with an axe-like impression after turning on water. Police offer 100 dollar reward for information leading to the offender's arrest and conviction amid a wave of similar vandalism in Green Ridge and other city areas.
At Laurel Hill Park Scranton club the Benchmen secured July 4 events at Driving Park after negotiations with Manager Laine. Besides athletic games the program includes three balloon race slims and numerous other attractions.
A Pleasant Evening organized by the Ladies of Penn Avenue Church features a supper in the Penn Avenue Baptist church parlors. The event includes a menu with rolls deviled eggs cream fish potato souffle cottage cheese pickles sliced oranges and bananas cake coffee and tea.
Councilman Wade M Finn backed John Leone a North End Italian and special police officer in a street car fracas on Adams avenue. Leone posted 1000 bail yesterday after being arrested by Detective Dur late Tuesday afternoon. He is one of two men who avoided arrest the night of the fight amid other Italian suspects in the case.
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