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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1895
Page
5
Many complaints about irregular delivery traced to stolen papers. A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
The twenty third annual Pennsylvania conference of the Primitive Methodist church opens at Avoca today at 1 30 with the examining committee meeting. Rev J Proude will preach at the gospel service. General committee sessions begin tomorrow at 2 pm. Thursday features include a gall arisation and an ex pastor’s meeting. A holiness convention and an address by Rev D Savage take place Saturday at 5 pm. Next Sunday offers communion ordination and a conference sermon by Rev T A Bateman at 7 pm. Meetings continue Monday and Tuesday.
At its next regular meeting the central board of trade may pass a resolution to abandon the stock exchange in operation since December 3, 184. Businessmen contend the move is retrogressive, while supporters cite the exchange as a valuable, secretive buyer seller channel ensuring genuine values and preventing fictitious bids.
Frank P. Christian buys I T Craven shirtmaker business to run from his Spruce Street building third floor. Craven will manage shirt dept. Christian handles business details. Craven, with years in shirt making at Budd, Earl Wilson and Eshelman & Craig, gains local praise. orders and samples available at 412 Spruce St or 205 Lackawanna Ave or by mail.
The Young Men's Christian Association celebrated its twenty seventh anniversary with Mrs Frances A Hackley of New York City sending a ten thousand dollar check as an instalment of a twenty five thousand dollar donation to promote manual training under the association. The gift was to honor the memory of her father and was met with enthusiastic thanks. The meeting also featured addresses by past presidents recounting the association’s early struggles and revival during the war, and stressing home life as a chief value for young men.
Fred Bellerman of the Nineteenth ward was arrested by his wife Annie on a charge of deserting their two children. He posted $300 bail after a Saturday night hearing before Alderman Donovan. Annie alleges drink addiction and abuse that forced her from the home on a stormy night and notes she underwent an operation at Lackawanna hospital. She says she spent about $400 on savings, furniture, and helping pay for a house, with no repayment from him.
Major Everett Warren president and F. W. Fleitz secretary head the Scranton contingent to the Lochiel House session of the State League of Republican clubs in Harrisburg. W. B. Millar sails at 6 this morning as the district’s delegate. Governor Hastings plans a reception for the committee tonight. Twelve delegates-at-large will be chosen to attend the National convention in Cleveland in June.
Rubbing meat with lemon, rendered bacon fat for frying chicken and game. Steam stale bread to revive texture. Dip onions in milk before frying. Fry sweet apples with liver or kidney. Beat dried coffee before brewing. Warm crackers briefly before use. Pour vinegar on fresh fish to loosen scales. Add lemon juice to rice water to separate grains. Beat egg whites at a hot steamy window.
A French railway has recently set up telegraphic lines that can switch to telephones at a preset signal. Operators may either talk verbally or use telegraphic code as needed, enabling flexible communication between stations.
Franklin Avenue property owners urge Street Commissioner Philip Kirst to order the Traction company to restore asphalt pavement after obstructing the street near Spruce Street. The letter notes court findings and requests immediate remediation. if denied, the city will repair and seek payment from the company within two weeks.
John A Walker filed suit against his sister Mrs Catherine Bradley in a dispute over a half acre in Waverly. He says their father left equal shares to both children, Bradley took possession and refuses to divide, prompting legal action in the colored colony community.
A Branning of Narrowsburg New York asks for city printed matter as a potential local dealer. Secretary Atherton notes such a dealer would boost business and forwards information. Stuart Robson to perform Henrietta at Frothingham tonight, a satire on Wall Street speculation and fads.
Parishioners debated the return of Carl Wisswaesser and his rein statement while Elder Jacob Miller resigned. A resolution accused the former pastor of church peculations and discredited charges against Rev. Lange. George Kirchoff was chosen to replace Miller as the church faced renewed tensions.
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