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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1895
Page
5
Readers report recurring irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers. A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors.
The notice lists a board meeting for Tiorence mission tomorrow at 1 a m. Alfred Lasher of Monsey avenue had his jaw broken Saturday by a horse kick. A woman from WWF Jones street disappeared Wednesday night and was found Saturday in Green Ridge with a Shoemaker family. Funeral services for Mee Charles Atwater of Deacon Keot were held Saturday afternoon at Wesnimore Presbyterian Church with pallbearers from the Grand Army of the Republic and interment in Litnmore cemetery.
A baker Alexander Manthey Jamon Ruddy and Peter Baldwin fought in a small night lunch wagon at Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues. The quarrel spilled from a 4 by 7 foot space with stove and provisions. Manthey paid a $4 fine. Ruddy and Baldwin were discharged by police.
Yesterday afternoon thieves forced open the rear door of Reed's Grocery at 316 Washington Avenue. They removed 200 cigars 100 packs of cigarettes cans of fancy articles and 60 cents from the cash drawer. The break in suggests juvenile culprits due to a rear door pane removal. Shoppers are urged to visit Goldsmith's for free Fouillon or Consomme this week.
Massive throng fills St Luke's on Wyoming avenue and adjacent streets as ex Judge Handley is laid to rest. Reports note disorderly conduct, obstructed entrances, and dedicated mourners amid the solemn service and later tributes from legal officials and community leaders.
The obituary notes Joan Wandleey born January 7 245 died February 15 1555. Funeral attendees include Lackawanna Bar Association members and many named pallbearers and flower bearers. Procession to Lackawanna Avenue residence and Virginia interment planned with will details to be probated.
On Saturday morning an explosion while digging a trench near the corner of Maple street in Prospect Avenue injured two men, with Christin Woehrle fatally hurt and dying that afternoon at Lake Wabunina Hospital. August Moser and Awwoet Moser also sustained serious injuries. Woehrle’s body was taken to his Fifth Avenue home.
Denice Flannigan accused of being instrumental in the death of infant son of Daniel Flannigan of Bulls. She testified after a hearing before Alderman Roberta, jailed on 4600 bail. Husband claims wife was drunk and fell with the child, doctors noting bronchial bronchitis on the death certificate. investigation continues.
Arthur Donn stars in The Derby Winner at the Academy of Music with Friday and Saturday shows. Shaft No 2 date moved to March. T. DeWitt Talmage lectures on Journey Around the World at Frothingham Thursday night. A Jay Cleeve returns Monday to Wednesday. Killarney and the Rhine praised. crowded show with standing room scarce in Guropinton.
The item reports the death of four year old Alice D Bond daughter of C J Bond with funeral at 1000 Dickson avenue on Tuesday at 11 and Riverview Cemetery Portland. It also notes Sarah Ann O Donnell aged one month died in Scranton with a funeral from Depot Street on Monday at 2 and Hyde Park Cemetery interment.
The Tribune reports rapid progress in the Pintaking and Furnishing fund for the Young Mens Christian Association. Over $100 from The Tribune subscription and other gifts bring the total to more than $200 as of Thursday morning. A Saturday target of 24 dollars is set, with contributions from 1 cent upward welcomed. Max Phillips and George Nettenon from Green Hidae plan stereopticon entertainments to boost funds, while Sacred Music Society seeks to raise money through boy gym classes between two neighborhoods. Rev L Bucholtz leads a trio of priests assisting the mission with sermons at 7 PM on Saturdays and during the week for men and young men.
A call to action urges members of the Young Men Christian association to contribute funds. It explains dues are 40 cents per member while 60 cents must be covered by others to sustain operations. Readers are asked to donate a quarter or a dollar now to support finishing and furnishing needs.
A lively Saturday night basketball game at the YMCA gym pitted Scranton against Pittston. Scranton secured an easy victory before a large, enthusiastic crowd, with observers praising it as the season’s best contest.
Revered J J Mangan collapsed during the 10 40 mass at the cathedral yesterday. Morley Rev Mother Mincapan became ill and was confined to bed under Dr Hearne’s care as the service continued poorly. The illness was not believed to be life threatening but Mangan’s condition remained serious, with a recovery expected in a few days. Father Kearney rushed to assist and medical aid arrived promptly.
Judge Archbald named election overseers for Scranton wards including Sixteenth ward First District PF duechter and W C Bush. Twente ward Pike district John Haddy and Arthur Scludtione. Second district Harris Kins and Bilward Metiuires. Pike district John Kilcullen and James Hd wards. Makely Second ward Wo EB Lilayil Leann blenker. Olyphint First ward M J Carnwn F dr Thomas. Second ward J W Ken nedy and George Evans. Third ward S FP Cillespie and John Probert. Attorney HH 8 Alworth named judge of election in First district Ninth ward replacing H C Reynolds who moved.
The firm touts its high quality staple groceries in Teas, Coffees, Butter, Cheese, Rice, and more with steady stock and wholesale focus. It emphasizes cash sales, no credit, direct delivery, and a large selection of imported items, claiming the largest ginger ale supply in the region and aggressive discounts through a specific date.
A man named Osterhout, recently released after a ten month theft sentence, caused a disturbance in Brockport, breaking doors, threatening an officer with a knife, and ending up in a police cell. Separate notices advertise a Washington excursion train fare, a Venice lecture at the Young Men’s Christian Association, and Times sales jobs in Scranton.
A two week mission begins at St Peters Cathedral next Sunday, continuing through March 16. The first week targets unmarried men and the second week married men, with unoccupied pews open to young men first then married men, daily masses and brief sermons at 6 am for men and 8 am for all.
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