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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular deliveries traced to stolen newspapers, with a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
Rehearsal of the Bohemian Girl postponed to Friday March 1. Reports on damages sought from Beranton Traumion campany. Victor Emanuel society plans a fifth abundance tomorrow night in Museball with music by Ban Joseph Tarkelywitz. A man involved in the Killing by Wisniskle was released on bail. Scranton clearing house exchanges show large totals for Feb 19 20 21. Ward officials discharged from county jail under insolvent laws. Funeral notices for John Connors and Mrs Cornelia Scranton. Property division from Old Forge district court. Re-incorporation bid for Benevolent and Protective Bricklayers and Masons International Union No. 18 Scranton. Dad Fowler arrested for stealing incandescent lights from Commonwealth building. to be heard this morning.
Three Polish men arrested at 4 30 Saturday morning on South Seventh Street paid heavy fines in police court for disturbing residents. One was hospitalized after a beer glass cut him. Michael Gouroski was fined $10 to the city, $5 for damages to a boarding house, and $5 to a counter neighbor. Michael Yusik received similar penalties.
The directors of the Young Women's Christian Association on Wyoming avenue announce the resignation of Miss Bertha Macurdy, who has served as secretary for over four years. Yesterday was her last Sunday officially connected with the association as she departs from her role.
The weekly gathering drew a large crowd in a spacious room though held on special request to resemble a farewell. Miss Macurdy, beloved for her service, is unable to continue due to overwork and medical advice, with no successor appointed yet.
Patrolman Jones confronted a partially intoxicated man on Mildventie and Jackson street. The prisoner offered increasingly large bribes but was escorted to jail. later released as it emptied into the morning city hall. The incident named Elwis Janos Donnelly, a stone cutter from the South Side, among the events.
Religious notices describe Ash Wednesday services at St Luke's and Lenten observances across multiple parishes, revival meetings at Elm Park and Perkinlhy Presbyterian, and a city missionary mission led by Fathers Neumueller and Delamar. The article notes congregations, sermons on repentance, and preparations for Holy Week ceremonies.
The North Malin Avenue Tapilat church was filled as Rev. W. G. Watkins preached on the life of Dr. Adoniram Judeon Gordon who died in Boston early this month. He offered an eloquent sermon from I Samuel I 8.
Chudett Holly of Park Place was granted a divorce from Covah Holly after a troubled marriage begun in ISO. Ian the co-respondent named in the suit. Charles Exhwils was granted a divorce from Susie L Edwards, who became Mrs Edwards of Starford, Susquehanna county, after desertion. Mrs Kate J Hoyce Fuller was granted a divorce from G Gordon Puller, married in 1846 at Leste New York, but Puller’s alleged indignities led to departure. Other cases included Roberts vs Roberts and Turner vs Turner.
Thirty Courtright of this city known as Pine Knot faces Brooklyn’s Jack Carroll in a scheduled match for March with a 100 purse at stake. The bout will be held at a finite venue with weight limits and draw promises, as Excelsior Athletic Club prepares for related events and a spring tournament.
A fragmented letter from Mrs Thome Dielwen and others expresses thanks for support and notes a community fund for deaths and furnishing. It mentions a performance and a pledge to assist with future entertainments and local projects. The text references names such as Mrs. Thome Piekosa and Max Phillips and hints at a charitable contribution of 36 cents.
A distorted OCR passage discusses the Young Men's Christian Association promoting moral and physical uprightness. It highlights roles like a keeper, cashier, clerk, and mechanic, and argues the association helps develop minds and bodies of healthy Americans with clean morals.
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