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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1894
Page
5
City notes report tonight's attraction at the Academy of Music The Tornado. Other items include marriage license for William J. Fay and Ellen Welsh of Dickson City and various local notices, services, and events across the area.
The report notes alleged bias in Dr A E Burr case with claims that Commissioner Hawley and a juror influenced deliberations. It lists Pride of the Valley camp officers from Dunmore for a six month term, including Arthur Johnson and Thomas Matthews in senior roles.
A spook is said to haunt Captain Gardner's barn near Factoryville causing eerie events at dusk. Unseen forces allegedly toss stones and move wagons while a lantern flame turns blue and wheels spin, prompting a partial investigation by local residents Reynolds and a companion.
Wilkes-Barre leaders announce they refuse to back the Pennsylvania State league preferring a gilt edged shop of aging ex stars. The town, fond of old reputations, would rather rely on veterans than cultivate young talent from the State league. The move signals a disdain for modern club prospects as Wilkes-Barre clings to past glories.
W E Cahoon assisted by Camp 5 Sons of Veterans mustered in a new George L Payne camp No 76 Harford Susquehanna County last Thursday. Charter members include F P A Osborn A D Darrow T G Gillespie E O Follet H A Robbins J L Robbins C C Darrow F E Darrow C H Whitney F E More A Salisbury E FR Flint G L Felton E H Osborn Elmer Smith and E C Patterson. Ceremony followed by a social time. Local attendees listed from this city.
The Cornell glee, banjo and mandolin clubs will give a concert at the Academy of Music next Friday evening. The show is expected to be a big success musically and socially with 24 glee club members and 21 banjo mandolin players. During their Scranton stay Ithaca collegians will be entertained with several dinner parties and a reception at the Bicycle club house.
A group of about thirty engineers chemists and architects met at the Colliery Engineers office and organized the Scranton Engineering club. Officers include President James Archbald Vice President F W Gereke Librarian and Recording Secretary C Conklin Corresponding Secretary W Rowley Treasurer A H Storrs Directors Henry Wahrum and Captain W A May.
A Sunday meeting for girls and young women features Miss Dalia leading a pur ov service at 8 46 p m with Meg K T Jayne and Mrs Dr Browater assisting. A recreation room will be open daily 9 a m to 4 p m with a turkey dinner fundraiser set for Thursday the 13th. A gymnastics class for boys aged 4 to 10 begins Saturday Jan 20 at 2 30 p m, with semester entry through the association.
The twenty second annual meeting of the Home for the Friendless board of managers met at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Officers were reappointed, finances reviewed showing year end balance of 4780.48 and admissions totaling 78. The report details 34 boys 32 girls and 12 women admitted in the year and lists standing committees and officers for three year terms.
The board of health reports December mortality at 107 natural deaths incl. 27 from pneumonia and 8 from grippe, total annual deaths 1,558. Contagious cases list diphtheria six, typhoid two, measles one, scarlet fever one. Dr. Allen inspected Dimmock and Schwartz properties with clean results.
The Scranton base ball club directors held a meeting last evening to arrange the upcoming Pennsylvania State league meeting set for Tuesday in the city. The Forest house will host the league meeting followed by an informal supper. Secretary Diddlebook is due Monday afternoon.
George Richardson of Lackawanna township reported a horse and carriage stolen Wednesday night. The turnout was found at Duryea yesterday damaged and worn from use, with the carriage broken in several places.
The Washburn Street Presbyterian church held midwinter Sunday school exercises with decor, a program by Miss Holdy Jones and others, and Rev D W Skellenger presenting ex-Superintendent D A Stone a Morocco covered Bible. Stone thanked teachers and scholars for the gesture as refreshments followed.
An evening meeting of the Young People's Literary and Debating society at the South Main church was presided over by Rev. W. S. Jones. Miss Emilie Evans led a discussion of As You Like It with guests Miss Cora Jones John Edwards and D. J. Jenkins. Other notes mention a poetry inquiry by the Birdie society, a hospital poem author reveal, social entertainments, a mine accident injuring Willie Thomas, and various church events and visits.
The third quarterly convention of the Second district of the Scranton Diocesan Union meets Sunday at 2 PM in St John’s hall Pine Brook. C G Boland and Major Joseph H Duggan read papers. insurance topics to be discussed. evening entertainment features listed with various solos and addresses. no admission charge.
John Cleland entertained many friends at a game supper last night at the Driving Park hotel. Guests included F. L. Crane, J. J. Jermyn, Frank Jermyn, EB Jer myn, W. M. Jermyn, James R. Mears, Joan Simpson, George Maddocke and Dr. G Bb Hill. A Study in Scarlet.
Report on a Week of Prayer sessions at Cedar avenue YWCA led by various women, plus a real birthday surprise party for O L Hengel. Fire on Stafford avenue destroyed a brick house near the Nineteenth ward while details of attendance and other minor notices are listed.
The Phil Sheridan Rifles met Thursday and decided to erect a monument to General Sherman on Court House square. A committee including G Griffin as chairman J C Vaughan secretary and T J Moore treasurer was named. The board of directors appointed T J Moore F J Johnson M A Griffin J C Vaughan William Dawson M S Dougher M J Rowan. Vaughan was instructed to apply to the court for a charter.
Advert promising treatment at Keeley Institute 720 Madison Ave Stanton Pa to end drinking habit described as a disease. Mentions past difficulty quitting, nec essity to drink, and urge to collect Harper’s and other magazines for binding by Tar Times binders.
Eight years in Scranton and latest improvements noted at the Gas and Water company building on Wyoming Avenue. The three pictures Telephone Girl Good Morning Swinging, offered by The Tribune, brighten hundreds of homes and keep office staff busy selling these art gems.
Ex-Judge Handley testifies about his business relation with Mrs. Mary Rosenagle who sues for 8000 over alleged stock misrepresentations in Wyoming Manufacturing Company. He denies telling her he owned 50000 in stock or that it paid dividends. Court adjourned after rebuttal witnesses and closing arguments begun.
Leland T. Powers appears in the YMCA Standard Course on Friday evening January 12. Powers will perform David Copperfield as his act, with single admission set at 75 cents.
Philadelphia manufacturer Gautachi and Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street advertises wonderful orchestral organs for five pounds or ten dollars. Old music boxes are repaired and improved with new tones.
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