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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1895
Page
5
Scranton isd precinct announces Republican caucus for the Third district of the Sixth ward to choose ward officers. The meeting begins December 23 at 4 p m and ends at 7 p m at the election booth. Signed by the vigilance committee Benjamin Bowen and William T Williams.
Local notes report a January 15 Watkins testimonial at Frothingham theater and a judge appointment arriving from Harrisburg. Other items include a $200 bail for Hy Hrittingham after a threatening incident, Fred Godfrey securing the Lickawanna Valley House lease ahead of opening Hotel Jermyn, liquor cooperative plans, a successful Academy of Music run, and weekly exchanges at the Serenton Charing House. Further items cover a fatal shooting of Fannie Roche by her husband, a clothing-store seizure for debt totaling $12,291, a Sept. 4 death at Tacka-Wannahoenitel, and unsettled body disposition.
A fragmentary social column lists Tudee Learie of Montrose and others in brief society items. Mentions Ferry Thorne taking stage manager duties at the Davis theater and attorney Tt. J. Mooney connected to Wilkee-Raree area. Also references Anna Burke returning from Paden Hall and holiday visits in Green Ridge and Torresdale.
City residents report visitors over the weekend including Thomas Archboldl of Yale returning to Jefferson Avenue to spend holidays with his parents James Archbold. Hugh Jetinius, famed hall player, stopped Saturday night to greet friends en route from Allegany New York to Mooelc. In Washington, two clerk hires selected for Pennsylvania papers prompt notes on ceremony and sequence. Wellington Mowt named as successor to a post.
The Scranton Poor Board and St. Vincent de Paul Society mourn the death of Charles Tropp. Funeral today at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Forest Hill burial. Resolutions praise Tropp’s service, integrity, and charity, and express condolences to his family. Separate society notes note his roles and request publication of the resolutions.
A Saturday night storm soaked Christmas shoppers. Wind and rain disrupted streetcar service, flooding Carbon Street near the tracks and halting trips to Providence and the valley. Cabdrivers exploited delays, while many pedestrians walked or waited for late trains in a city slowed by washouts and floods.
In Binkely borough a gang of Italians clashed in a crowd when Alfonso Grandinetta drew a stiletto and threatened to disembowel Frank Guides. Guides reported the incident to Justice of the Peace 8 W Arnold. Grandinetta was arrested, bail denied, and he was sent to the county jail to await grand jury action.
Police intervened at 3 AM Sunday to curb Patrick Doherty’s abuse of his wife on Prospect Avenue. At midnight yesterday she testified against him and he was held on $500 bail for court. Patrolmen Jones and Newis reported the abuse continued beyond yesterday. Alderman Millar ordered the case to the jury.
In Scranton the Common Council faced a heated session over New street grading damages. Councilman Gilroy pushed to kill a resolution, while City Solicitor Torrey warned that appeals must be taken by December 6. Gilroy and his brother W P Gilroy stand to gain 925 from the city treasury if action is not stopped.
Reports from Washington allege serious charges against Major John W. Walker United States marshal for the Western Pennsylvania district. Accusations center on clerical irregularities and incompetence with no monetary improprieties cited while the government and Walker face scrutiny.
Major Walker reportedly advanced nearly fifteen thousand dollars to the government in a certain financial maneuver. Marshal Walker, a well known figure in this city, has many friends from his frequent official visits. His home is listed as Eric.
Sheriff Clemons Saturday sent Frank Bezek reprieved murderer of Maria Kersic to the Eastern penitentiary to remain until the pardons board recommends emancipation. Three other prisoners accompanied him Pasquale Perretto nine years six months for murder Nicholas Demarko. Charles Wardo two years six months for shooting Demarko’s brother. Alexander Lescofski one year six months for killing George McCloskey. Warder Thomas Jay led the escort with County officials and Attorney George M. Watson.
Scranton club house committee met Saturday with Coronel J. M. Boles present. Resolutions rejected occupying the W. W. Scranton residence at Monroe avenue and Linden street and thanked Scranton for offering to cover taxes and maintenance. The club plans a five year lease with the Retail Trade Building Company for the top floor and part of the floor below once construction of the board of trade building is complete.
A Tribune notice describes legal briefs being set at high daily capacity and offered for printing by others. It promotes calendars, jewelry, hymnals, and various gift items from local merchants, noting special holiday prices and calls for purchases at Turnquest's and Reynolds Bros. stores.
William Flanaghan of Minooka narrowly escaped death when a South Sile street car halted on a wet track near the Meadow Brook shaft. Mud and culm forced the car to stop. Flanaghan lay under the pilot board, rescued by the motorman and conductor. He was jailed and fined $4.40 for his perilous behavior, then released. The paper advertises jewelry stores and holiday goods throughout Scranton.
Advertised prices list various dried fruits nuts and citrus with per pound or per dozen rates. Items include California Raisins London Layer Table Raisins Sultana Seedless Cur rants Citron Lemon Peel Leghorn Figs Dates Prunes Caraway Seeds Lard Mixed Nuts Jamaica Oranges and Elgin Creamery Butter with cents per unit and per pound under 1900s style advertisement.
French Coney capes 30 inches long three yard sweep now 4.98 down from 12 Astrakhan capes 30 inches three yard sweep 11.98 down from 24 Electric seal capes 30 inches priced 9.98 down from 20 Bears and trims 14.98 down from 30 Muffs neck scarfs sleigh robes 2.98 down from 6 Fur gloves 1.98 down from 4 Fancy floor mats 1.98 down from 6 Have your furs remade by city’s practical furrier.
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