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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
5
A $5 reward is announced for information leading to the conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doorsteps. The notice notes that irregular delivery has been traced to thefts and emphasizes the thefts impact on readers.
City notes chronicle a busy slate of events from council tonight to a Liederkranz class meeting at cklock, bridge fencing plans by the city engineer, a Keystone Social hop, and engagement notices. Judge Gunster confirms report on Monsey avenue grading while theater rehearsals and property transfers unfold amid planned court actions and public notices.
Evangelistic services at the Second Presbyterian church continue to attract large audiences with special sermons by Rev. EB Robinson and songs led by W C Weeden. The Home for the Friendless Association meets tomorrow at 2 pm with officer elections and a secretary’s report by Mrs. W J Kennedy.
Elections were held Tuesday for bank directors. First National elected George TL Dickson James Blair W Ft Storrs W Fr Hallsteal W W Scranton S John Jermyn T Torrey and J A Linen. Third National re elected William Connell James Archball George H Catlin W T Smith Alfred Hand Luther Keller Henry Bello. Traders National re elected Samuel Hines James M Everhart Irving F Flach M Kemeter B Finley C P Mathews J J Jermyn J T Porter W W Watson. Officers set for Monday and Tuesday mornings respectively.
In the last term of the quarter sessions Fred Young of Taylor faced assault and tuttery charges against Hugh Flannery boy. The jury acquitted but ordered costs, a heavy bill for the Flannery family witnesses. Young later used insolvency to escape, prompting reactions in court.
Secretary D B Atherton presents a yearlong board of trade report featuring 100 pages of useful information. A well written city description highlights attributes for capital investment and industrial expansion, with high praise for printer Fred Schoen of Center Street for quality work.
Rumor says Join McAskie is favored to become editor of the Lackawanna Jurist after a court order designates a new editor within a week or two. Colonel F. J. Fitzsimmons currently edits the paper amid numerous Lackawanna bar applicants seeking the post.
The funeral of Deputy Constable Thomas B. Hart, who collapsed and died in New York on Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon from his Penn Avenue home. Services occurred at St. Peter's Cathedral, with interment in Carbondale. The notice notes local civic figures and pending bids for a Columbia Avenue project.
The third day of the food exposition drew larger crowds at the armory with Pittston and Wilkes-Barre shoppers visiting. About $1,000 worth of samples are given away daily by fifty exhibitors, totaling an estimated $14,000 by close. Miss Cross demonstrated simple wholesome desserts and recipes while lectures on meat cooking drew interest. Bohemian glass blowers and Pleasants silhouettes also attracted visitors.
Visitors sample Junket at Wiehefitz booth and linger in cozy ice cream parlors. Frese club announces jelly cake entries with results due Tuesday. Ethel Clark of Brooklyn oversees candy sausages and foods while Stephen L. Martlett and Mr. Cooke showcase Dutch cocoa and cocoa samples. John T. Porter offers a chance to win canned corn by guessing the pyramid count. Weston Mill displays attractively staged goods and a gas stove with hot waffles. The Secanton Prevs club showcases cut glassware and a prized ice cream tray from J. S. O’Connor. The Kinetoscope displays five films including Anna belle and Carmencita. An Olyphant visitor takes stock of samples from Pettijohn. A wide array of breakfast foods, crackers, cocoa, tea, taffy, and confections rounds out the exhibits.
Arrangements made to pay ladies on Tuesdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Turkish on Russian Baths for Ladies. Private entrance through Swens cloak parlors on Spruce Street. Purcell, proprietor.
Fitzsimmons of the Eighth ward falls victim to two well planned jokes connected to his re election bid. He received a package from New York containing toy soldier accoutrements and was reminded of his Republican opponent. A demented woman visited his office seeking action and later blamed him as a Baptist German and anarchist.
A Providence inspired scheme to power home lights by tapping the Traction Company feed wires via water pipes lit a North End residence and spread to friends. Officials warned inspectors will probe poles to expose others involved and curb the practice.
The sheriff and Deputy J D Ferber seized stock and fixtures of C Joe Gillespie, Providence merchant on West Market Street, after foreclosure of three judgment notes totaling 91 048 dollars held by F M Wandling Wade Inn and others. Creditors include Mrs Margaret Rhotten and Nellie Osterhout for 20 500 dollars. Gillespie has faced prolonged financial trouble amid dull business conditions. A public sale of the effects will be scheduled next week.
The county commissioners posted notice of deadlines for filing nomination certificates and papers. Scranton and Carbondale require certificates by Jan 22 and nomination papers by Jan 29, both 28 and 21 days before election respectively. Other districts may file by Feb 1 for certificates and Feb 4 for papers. In-city caucuses close Jan 21 and county districts on Jan 01.
Scranton officials weigh an offer from the Canavan heirs to sell twenty acres on Nay Aug Park’s upper side between the Delaware Lachkwannon and Western railroad tracks. The land, with a flowing stream, could hold a dammed lake about 100 feet by a half mile, boosting park value though funds are uncertain. John P. Canavan acts as estate agent and may meet the commissioners if favorably inclined.
A fragment lists individuals including Rt. M. Kohnstamm M. A. Charlee Welheim prelate PR. Kimble M. W. Fred Braner keeper of record and seal Martin Joyce master of exchequer H. N. Dunnell master of finance Evan 8. Jones trustees G. E. Saxe J. Eliot Ross John F. Serawe.
The third in a weeklong series was held at Elm Park Church with Rev. Dr. Pearce leading and prayers by city pastors and laymen. This afternoon at 4 pm services will move to Penn Avenue Baptist Church focusing on foreign missions.
Early visitors to Richard J. McHugh’s North Main avenue liquor shop will include Deputy Sheriff J. D. Ferber who will levy on three executions totaling 1819.45 The judgments are held by FE Robinson’s Sons for 21009.45 and A. J. McHugh notes for 000 and 150 Mr McHugh’s failure surprises many who thought his business thriving.
Palmer Cox's production The Brownies In Fairyland will be staged at the Young Men's Christian Association hall on January 24 25 and 26. Fifty boys and as many girls rehearse under Physical Director Weston with costumes and flower names for the girls and Brownies of various nat ionalities for the boys. A Palmer Cox agent will direct rehearsals a week before the performances.
Druggist John HW Phelps yesterday rented the corner store room in the Hotel Jermyn at Wyoming avenue and Spruce street. He secured a ten year lease at 2100 dollars per year and expects possession next fall. This is the first lease for space in the building.
District Deputy Eli J. Davis installed officers for the coming year at the Scranton lodge No. 60 Knights of Pythias meeting in Odd Fellows Hill on Wyoming avenue. Officers named include C G C J K Lambie and others who will serve through the year.
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