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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1895
Page
5
The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing copies from subscribers doors. The notice states delivery irregularities traced to theft and requests tips from the public.
Cily notes announce sale of seats for Coon Hollow at Frothingham box office this morning. Second chamber concert tomorrow at 8 pm at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Various local notices include a county detective license for Patrick Moneover of Carbondale, Keystone Social Club gathering at Providence armory Friday 8 to 11, Citizens Firemen’s meeting Thursday 7 pm, Penn Avenue Baptist church supper Thursday 6 to 7:30, marriage license to James H Nolan and Annie L Gerrity, skating at Driving Park after a flood, and a band in attendance tonight.
Paul Recholts, coachman for W. F. Hallstead, was arrested on a charge of stealing oats. Edward W. Welcker suffered a crushed hand while coupling cars at the Columbia breaker and may require amputation. Mary Lynch sues Beranton Traction for 10 damages from a Dec 19 incident near Parker Street.
Lanura Bolee accuses the Board of Control of unfair treatment and political machinations after resigning Monday from the training school. She criticizes the board for how they handled a suspended pupil and says insiders spread unverified reports. She plans to leave for Philadelphia and hopes the school’s work continues smoothly.
Miss Minnie Block of Penn Avenue wed Barnett Atlas at the Excelsior Club on Wyoming Avenue in a 6:48 pm ceremony conducted by Rev Nathan Divk. Attendants included maids of honor Lattle Stone and Lene Steevers with flower girls Sadie Cohen and Sarah Posner. About 200 guests attended a wedding repast as the couple plans to begin housekeeping soon.
Catherine Sullivan was buried yesterday after a home service on Capouse Avenue. A 10 o clock Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Cathedral was celebrated by Rev. J. A. McHugh with deacon Rev. J. J. B. Feeley and sub deacon Rev. M. J. Millane. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Floral tributes were sent by W. E. Errett New York A. J. Gavin Jirmyn John B. Roche af. J. Kelly John R. Kelly and M. F. Gibroy carried by Thomas P. Loftus Robert M. Lynott James Cash Jr. and John Rogan.
The Scranton Cash store reorganizes its departments to aid customers and staff. A pre-February 1 stock reduction sale offers many items below production cost, including canned fruits and vegetables, sauces, pickles, baskets, ironing boards, and other groceries.
John B. Smith of Dunmore lies near death after a long battle with diabetes. The Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad president and inventor of three cylinder locomotives influenced Pittston, Dillimore, and Hawley. A public-spirited citizen, he supported charitable causes and local improvement, shaping regional transportation and coal industry development.
The Scranton Republican notes J E Williams, publisher of the Wilkes-Barre Binghamton and Elmira directories, arrived two years ago with board endorsement to publish Scranton’s directory and has since built a strong circulation. Lant and Silverwall, former publishers, attempt to supplant him, but the public supports Williams as energetic and capable, aiming to make Scranton his home.
County Surveyor A B Dunning went to Harrisburg to press a good roads bill before the legislature. He heads a committee from the Pennsylvania division of the National League of American Wheelmen, deputized to obtain highway improvement enactment for the state.
The Lachiwanna presbytery met in special session at Presbyterkin church in Tunkhannock yesterday afternoon. Rev. P. L. He Trooks opened the meeting with Rev. All Benton of Montrose presiding as moderator. The body approved dissolutions and transfers for several pastors including F. P. M. Todd of Monroeton and J. B. Diveen of Bennett church.
Alderman Donovan's office filled with a large crowd Monday afternoon to hear a dispute over a house fire as Bubal accused neighbor Ibach of threatening to hang the incendiary. Yost testified no names were mentioned and the alderman dismissed the case.
Aldon G. Smith, a Glenburn resident, was found dead in the upper end of Glenburn pool yesterday morning. He left home Saturday to visit a son's house for milk and did not return, prompting a search. A pool drag found his body edge and coroner Kelley investigated the case.
Charles Wlverham, president of the City View Musical and Athletic club of Allerheny, charged with selling liquor to minors without a license, was found not guilty by a Pittsburg jury. The court held chartered clubs cannot sell to minors, any liquor requires a license.
At a Scranton select council meeting the ordinance granting the Valley Passenger Railway Company right of way over city streets passed second and third readings, awaiting Mayor Connell's signature. An amendment seeking annual payments to the city failed, and the council approved the measure along party lines with later notes on related franchise issues and city theft charges.
Frank Sweeney, a Con tractor Mullaney worker, escaped serious injury at Hotel Jermyn yesterday after falling from the fifth story about sixty feet. He grabbed an iron rod on the fourth story and held on until rescue, narrowly avoiding a plunge to the uncompleted floor below.
District Attorney John R. Jones filed papers to bring EF Edwards alias Elmer Cooper from Binghamton New York to this city for offenses. Assistant District Attorney Harris will carry the papers to Harrisburg for governor approval. Edwards was arrested in Binghamton for neglecting to pay board bill.
The grand jury, after completing its term, toured the Lackawanna County Jail and the Murrow House with Judge Archbald present. District Attorney John R. Jones and Tipstaff Ritter accompanied them. They will present their report and recommendations in court this morning. The $540,000 School House on Columbia Avenue has been let and will start immediately. Limited lots remain available at low prices from Arthur Frothingham at Gillie Theater Lobby.
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