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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. The notice cites numerous complaints of irregular delivery traced to thefts and seeks tips to catch offenders.
Select council meets Thursday night. Thomas Grimitha wen yesterday granted Veteran's license to peddle. Estimates committee will meet at 7 o'clock this evening. Court ordered Annie Thomas of Taylor sent to the house of refuge. Central Republican club to meet at Price's building tonight at o'clock. Music at Driving park rink daily this week weather permitting. Employees at von Storch mines paid yesterday. Liederkranz society carnival planned at Music Hall next Monday night. Woman's Christian Association board meeting Wednesday at 9 20 a m. In lunacy case John Loftus second inquisition set for March 25 in court room No 1. Assignee John P. Kelly at work with appraisers on liabilities and assets. WCTU department reports due at 3 o'clock today 98 Spruce Street. Women's Foreign Missionary Society discussed China at Elm Park church. New trial for Colwell v Pitcher over Hughes estate trespass verdict for plaintiff. Carbondale school district funds cited in mandamus case regarding McGinley fees. Pre Millennium Coming of Christ address by Rev N F Stahl discussed. Stahl to tour Europe Asia. Hodgdon & Mosher reform. J W F Coleman joins firm. Lehigh Coal and Navigation case orders accounting of dealings since May 1 189. Kirmess diagram today and tomorrow opens at 9 a m in J Lawrence Stelle Music Waverooma Wyoming avenue after 2 30 p m diagram opens.
At the Frothingham theater box office the current programme runs through the week with the diagram available one day ahead. Marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of the Courts Thomas yesterday to William H. Deeble of South Bethlehem and Laura Borren of Gouldsboro, to George W. Lebo and Emma J. Loudermilch of Halifax, Dauphin county, and to Jacob Miller and Lena Douldonist of Blakely.
On Sept. 10 Mrs. Rebie W. Watres was allowed to adopt G. W. Maynard, a 26 year old man, as her son and heir. By mutual consent, the court yesterday directed the adoption order be vacated, restoring status quo.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Honesdale Feb 4 Judge EL Hamlin dies at his Main street home at 7 40 am after years of paralysis He was born June 1 1828 in Bethany educated at Hamilton College and Wilkes Barre He served as a Minnesota judge and later practiced in Honesdale Bethany and St Cloud He was a Grace church vestry member Sunday school superintendent and lay reader He married Maury A Eldred and Filla F Strong and is survived by two sons Frank and Warren Directors of Honesdale National Bank will meet to pass resolutions
George W. Lebo and Emma J. Loudermifich of Halifax Dauphin county obtained marriage licenses at the clerk of courts office yesterday and were married by Alderman Fuller. Lebo formerly lived in Halifax and later mined in New Mexico before returning home. He is 3 years older than his bride, aged 24, and the couple declined to explain why they chose Scranton for the ceremony.
Short letters of interest may be published when accompanied by the writer’s name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in these letters.
Allen Norton Leete of Scranton Maine February 4 1895 accuses The Tribune editor of misquoting Sunday News on Mrs Baldwin's alleged trance tests. He claims the paper failed to publish Baldwin’s acceptance of the challenges and notes unmet conditions for medical examinations stage questions and signed authorizations.
Preparations are underway for the third anniversary of the Rescue mission on Franklin Avenue. A business and social meeting will be held Monday and many friends of the mission will be invited to participate in the celebration.
Peter Cosgrove employed by the traction company was injured Saturday evening when he fell from a wagon he was working on. His right leg and right arm were hurt.
Notice invites attendance at the Poultry and Pet Stock Show in Armory Hall Pittston January 22 to 62 with doors from 7 a m to 10 p m Admission 10c for adults and 5c for children. An accompanying ad promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for croup and colds and lists 570 Plymouth Ave Buffalo NY as contributor.
The Kirmess debut drew a large appreciative crowd at Frothingham last night with diverse dances and a Breton Pardon start. Organizers expect growing popularity with each matinee and evening show as Grace Silkman and other performers delivered polished numbers. Matinees of children's dances begin this afternoon at 4 o clock, with doors opening earlier and tickets available through the week.
Charles Rohlf presents a dramatic recital at the YMCA hall for the Young Women's Christian Association. He will perform Mollere's The Physician in Spite of Himself and excerpts from Merchant of Venice, plus a poem by Mrs Rohlf Anna Katharine Green.
The court named election officers for Fell and North Abington townships for the upcoming election. Fell selects Judge James Lavin and inspectors Richard Jones and William Dunn. North Abington names Judge W C Smith and inspectors Walter Cole and L C Smith with constable A M Coon. Voting place for North Abington moved from Knight's school house to Giles Roberts house.
Local theaters announce a new operatic comedy featuring Pauline Hall, adapted from a German work with English period setting. The program at the Academy of Music includes D or cas numbers praised for variety and appeal, with Jacob Litt’s production of The Ensign set for Thursday. Otie Skinner appears Friday with Clyde Fitch’s star lineup, drawing notable audience interest.
The new comedy His Grace de Grammont receives high praise for Mr. Skinner and the cast. Critics note his strong stage presence and a production rich in costumes and settings. Seat sales start Wednesday morning.
Clifford Phillips pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling house at Benton and awaits sentence. Hugh Malloy was sentenced to a $1 fine and one month in jail for stealing an overcoat from Collins & Hackett on Lackawanna Avenue, with restored property. Michael Padden pled guilty to stealing a ladies' glove from James Rutherford in Carbondale and was fined $1, costs, and one month in the penitentiary. costs only in a related assault case against Evan Davies. similarly, Joseph Miglin faced no prosecution on payment of costs for perjury.
Last week saw a marked increase in the city death rate and numerous new contagion cases. Fourteen total deaths are noted from all causes with two scarlet fever cases, three diphtheria cases and two deaths, one measles case, one whooping cough death, and two consumption deaths.
The viewers report on a Lehigh township road was confirmed yesterday and a Spring Brook township road report received similar action. Bevtt township road return deadline extended to next term. Petitions for appointment of reviewers on two South Abington township roads filed, awaiting objections to viewer reports.
The court signed an order incorporating the borough of Dalton from part of North Abington township. Polling place will be in the office of J. M. Francis. Election officials named: Judge H. V. Decker, major ity inspector William Simms, minority inspector W. E. Smith. C. J. Thomas appointed constable. Elizabeth Griffith seeks divorce from John L. Griffith, citing cruel treatment after their 1874 marriage. Kirn mess plans advertise gear, calls to seize account at D. & H. Co. depot sales desk. Secretary D. B. Atherton reports Rochester business inquiry to bring a home gym plant with $75,000 capital. Edsell Melone wedding postponed until further notice. Guernsey Bros promotes business, and a competent accountant seeks a position in Binghamton.
Crowds filled the main court at Bunker Hill Dunmore as Joseph Boschino stands trial for Francesco Conforti’s murder. The jury pool narrowed with ten sworn, several challenged, and two more jurors to be seated amid noir Italian crowds and district attorney proceedings.
A local retailer explains a 10 per cent cash rebate on every dollar of goods except sugar flour and feed. The offer applies to canned goods teas soups cigars fresh meats and all other merchandise. The dealer says margins are tight but the large stock and no rent allow the discount and will not be a long term loss.
A critique of exaggerated ads warns that wind driven claims of great reductions and impossible prices mislead consumers. It notes clothiers may resort to schemes to draw trade but promises genuine bargains with reduced prices and lower costs than elsewhere.
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