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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
8
Community notices irregular delivery traced to stolen newspapers. The Tribune thefts on subscriber doorsteps prompts a $5 reward for information leading to convictions.
Yesterdays city notes report school teachers and employes paid, plus skating at Driving Park. Henry Hogera of Fifth Avenue was jailed thirty days for wife beating by Alderman Puller. Workers at North Willow and South Blakely works paid in the morning and afternoon. Officials filed assessment books with county commissioners. A new pier masonry project on Linden Street is planned to extend four to eight feet below water. Rev A C Whitmer to preach tomorrow at Calvary formed church. A new use for United Messenger toy found in Scranton. Rev J L Sibole of Philadelphia lectures at Trinity Church Monday evening on Within the Shadow of the Masaanutten. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers excursion rates to the Kirmeds at Wilkes-Barre, two weeks in February, $1.20 round trip plus admission. Attorney B F Ackerly seeks extra time for review in Scott and South Abington, extended by Archbald. Arbitrators heard Beemer v Reede and Jefferson case over alleged unlawful sale of effects. Young People's Christian Union to convene Feb 16–17 with Rev I A Bisbee. West Side choir plans for Wilkes-Barre competition. prize money noted. T Watkins may become choir leader if marriage plans succeed. Rehearsals to begin soon. Dr A N Leete cites strong ties to Ar Carey.
The mayor issued warrants for two prominent Washington Avenue property owners who have not cleared gutters and sidewalks of snow. They may be taken before him this morning to explain the delay, with several other buildings told to appear in police court if snow remains.
At yesterday's poor board meeting the panel declined to use public funds to pay an assistant for Mrs. Duggan citing legal advice. The session also reviewed auditors' reports and praised care at the spmoor farm while noting an unusually hard year for outdoor relief. Mrs. Duggan presented cases which were acted upon by the board.
Daniel Flannighan, a miner, was arrested near the Went Ridge mine on charges of beating his 10 month old child to death. His wife Kate testified to the assault on January 22, with the infant dying February 2. He awaits Alderman Roberts’ 9 am hearing.
Mrs. Catharine Ryan of Olyphant was acquitted of being a common scold before Judge Gunster with two thirds of the costs assessed to her and one third to the progenitor. In the embezzlement case of Prudential Life Insurance Co vs William Axon, the trial before Judge Purdy continued with both sides resting evidence and a jury trial to follow. The article also notes a lecture series, a jewelry sale, and a local plumbing and electrical ad, with a medicine advertising Dr Thon Belectric Ol for throat and lung diseases.
The death of ex Judge John Handley drew citywide attention as executors take charge of a fortune believed around 2.5 million dollars. His city holdings include the Wyoming House complex, the marble block at Wyoming avenue and Spruce street, and major bank properties. His will may endow institutions in Scranton or Roanoke, with rumors linking Winchester Va and the Home for the Friendless. The memorial service is set for tomorrow at St Luke's Church.
The Tribune promoted a Young Men's Christian Association fund drive and by 6 o clock last night had raised $175.07, with a total near $200 anticipated. Donations included a dollar from FL Ww. Shear for each of his three children, and several letters arrived by mail and messenger. A concert featuring Kellan and Eunice Endicott followed, with treats of doughnuts and coffee served by the old‑time group.
A Polander in a demented condition, wounded in the head and found with friends in Priceburg, was brought to the North End via Patrolman Thomas H. Thomas and Dr. Donne. He claims a fight in Priceburg injured him and was sent to his friends in the valley. The story mixes crime hints with local notices and ads from Scranton.
A call in the Tribune asks businessmen and workers to donate $50 to the Finishing and Furnishing fund for the Young Men’s Christian Association. The piece argues contributions aid upright health and general community good, urging immediate cash gifts with a coupon.
A large crowd attended the Olden Tyme concert titled Songs of Ye Olden Tyme in the Green Ridge Presbyterian church lecture room. Charles F. Whittemore directed about thirty five performers in all English costumes, with Conrad's orchestra opening the program and the choir singing Majesty and Sherburne in a spirited authentic style.
The piece argues that when advertising brims with exaggeration only honest advertisers are remembered. It decries windy assertions of GREAT reductions and impossible prices and notes that intelligent readers ignore dull, overbearing promotions asserting LOWER PRICES than elsewhere.
Daily shoppers discover numerous items priced lower at Fine Groceries than anywhere else in the state. The market emphasizes offering only the BEST to customers in Scranton.
A vendor offers to guide buyers through departments to compare quality and price, inviting scrutiny of all merchandise to demonstrate value and reliability.
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