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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doorsteps. Complaints of irregular delivery traced to stolen papers prompt the reward.
Supper will be served in the Penn Ave neighborhood basket church tonight from 1 to 9 oclock by the Ladies' Bodal. Peter O Einien of Olyphant appointed keeper of the new distillery at Peolwill. Choirs from Peter's cathedral and the Tanet's preledtti perform fifteen pieces at Christine Audient College hall Sunday. Coroner Kelley finds Alden W Smith's death accidental. no formal inquest. Catholic Choral union rehearses Sullivan's The Prodigal Son at St Thomas' college. Tales Att So society meeting called for 2 o'clock. members required to attend. Pool match tonight Frank Sherman Philadelphia vs Jerome Keogh at 229 Lackawanna Avenue. starts 8:30 admission free. Paul Becholiz remanded on charge of theft from W O Halletead. trial next quarter. St Patrick's church choir meets 7 o'clock for evening ride to Archbold. organist Hiyda Evans arranging comfort. Teachers' training school closed pending instructor. Edward J Wheeler of New York Volen to lecture at Conservatory hall on Prohibition. free admission. Poor board and outdoor physicians discuss drug cost rise. more staff widened relief. Dunmore borough court mandamus orders $4.2 payment to Scranton Times. viewers J Hughes, W Boyle, G Jessup reported. Marriage licenses issued: George Popoviz to Mary Simonik. Harvey B Derahimer to Hessle M Wideman. Mietro Techauscky to Anna Clehon.
Seventeenth Ward residents solicit J A Scranton and many named gentlemen to stand for seats in ward offices amid calls for integrity and public service. The letter appeals for support and pledges to back the nominees in the upcoming election.
A late evening euchre gathering at the Excelsior Local club’s venue on Wyoming Avenue drew many attendees from Scranton and surrounding areas. Guests enjoyed supper, dancing, and prizes including a decorative clock and a fashion item, with several booby prizes awarded to named participants.
In Wilkes-Barre during the winter session of the Episcopal Archdeaconry of Scranton local clergy attended including Rogera Israel F S Ballentine M OH MIM A J Urtan and A D Holland TM Jones Atticus Robinson and Frank Jones. New Milford was chosen for spring and Honesdale for autumn meetings. Archdeacon Cox read his report. No vacancies or changes occurred. trusteeship of property was discussed and A D Malkind was named treasurer while T B Jones served as auditor.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad stockholders reassembled at midday to receive the announced vote for president and directors and to consider a resolution to appoint a committee to inquire into the property. The tally was not ready and another adjournment was taken until Friday noon.
At the request of physicians and ladies arrangements have been made to give baths to Indies on Touendays from a. m. to 60 am Private entrance through Owens cloak parlors on Spruce street J Purcell proprietor M
John Th Smith, longtime head of the Erie and Wyoming Railroad and Pennsylvanian mail company, died at his home in Dunmore aged 61 after years of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday with Rev. J W Williams delivering the sermon. Survived by two children, George B Smith and Mrs AD Blackington, and a granddaughter A daughter, Mrs Galpin, died last summer. The Board of Trade met to plan tribute, inviting the community to gather at Hilliche's at 6 oclock to express condolences. Smith was a progressive borough figure known for civic work and charitable acts despite private sorrow.
Court heard multiple jury verdicts including $1000 for plaintiff in James Moore vs city of Scranton and $48.82 for Charles Terry v L. Rozelle. Other cases involve Sweetser Pembroke & Co. v Gilpatrick and Moore vs Rowley. several matters adjourned to next term.
Judge Edwards refused to instruct the jury that a wife cannot be sued by her husband, a ruling noted in the case. The jury was left to decide the defendant's liability without that defense.
The latest voter registry tallies 37 744 registered voters in Lackawanna County. Two annual returns, in September and January, yield a net gain of 507 over six months, with 14 444 votes across townships boroughs and cities. Carbondale reports 470, and Wards 9 27 in the city.
Miss Mary Doorsam Dowvram of Penn Avenue, member of First Presbyterian and Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday school, was honored in a funeral at Penn Avenue Church with 40 attendees. Rev. Roblson read Scripture, prayers offered, and interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery, marking a life praised for faith and service.
A fairyland entertainment is planned at the Young Men's Carnation association hall Friday and Saturday evenings, including The Drowsies in Parl World with music by Matcalin Douglass. Fifty boys will impersonate the Brownies and as many girls will appear, trained by Weston the Physical Director, promising a unique program supervised by Palmer Cox's agent.
Miss Potter brings her noted niece to star in Charlotte Corday with Mr Bellew in the cast. The company repeats a tour with strong support, praised performances in earlier engagements, and boxes open Saturday morning at the New York Music box offices.
At the fourth annual meeting of the Albright Memorial library trust, Justice Alfred Hand was chosen president with William T. Smith as vice president and Henry O. Carr as librarian. The year saw 8,074 people with library cards and a rise in use as the facility expanded its holdings from 12,000 to over 14,000 books. The expansion and future goals include extending the industrial and scientific sections and establishing distributing agencies to broaden access. The report notes cash on hand from citizens and city funds and outlines projected expenses including books, salaries, and maintenance.
Edward J Rutledge and Miss Minnie Hand were married yesterday afternoon at the Wapitake of Miss Minnie Hand residence. Rev Daley presided at St Johns Catholic church and the ceremony joined the Rutledge and Hand families in a formal private service. The couple's reception followed at Cedar avenue home with guests and gifts noted. the bride wore brown pon deete dress trimmed with velvet.
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