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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1895
Page
5
A notice offers a five dollar reward for tips leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. The claim notes that irregular delivery is due to stolen papers and emphasizes prompt reporting to stop theft.
Gas bill discounts urged while drivers enjoy skating at Driving Park. Nay Aug bridge completion and cantata seating sales at Y M C A office. Probate grants for Nancy Lane, corrections to Lulu Reed item, iron fence stock sale for $24.50, cantata diagram at Guernsey’s. Scranton Clearing House exchanges totals for week. Women’s Associated Charities meeting planned. Dunmore man jailed after bank loan deception. Priest Edward Kelley ordained at St Peters. Rescue Mission officers elected. Vesper Literary Society program announced with debates talks and reviews.
A Tribune interviewer quotes ex-Congressman Amerman urging abolition of the death penalty, arguing it improves justice and public order. He cites historical crime trends, European and state reforms, and notes reductions in certain offenses after abolition, while warning against elevating punishment above public judgment.
The New York Philharmonic Club performs at Frothingham Hall for the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association fundraiser. The program features Sommerfahrt, Morgengruss, Waldesruhe, Peasant Dance, a Violoncello Solo, arias, quartets, and various solos with patronesses listed.
A benefit concert for the Boys Missionary Ideology of the Second Presbyterian Church will be Tuesday evening January 22 at the Young Men's Christian Association hall. Performers include Mrs Tenbel Bohlen Miss Joan Slee Baritone Fred Ropff and George N Rockwell with organ accompaniment. Tickets are 50 cents from Missionary Society members and music stores. reserved seats at the YMCA Monday at 9 o'clock am.
A new timetable takes effect today boosting Green Ridge line with ten minute peak service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and fifteen minute service until 1 p.m. plus twenty minute runs to midnighte. Providence line adds three cars with seven and a half minute service between central city and Weston Place and fifteen minute service to Olyphant while Peeclville schedules stay unchanged.
Rev F Adams of Nicholson preaches at All Souls Universalist chapel on What the Universalist Church Stands For. He argues churches exist by useful principle and cites early Christian debates on universal salvation. He asserts one God and one Christ, with the Holy Spirit guiding toward universal restoration and happiness.
Rev. McCabe to preach at Elim Park on Feb 1 and Peckville church to open with dedication. Welsh Congregational and Plymouth Congregational host revival services. Trinity Lutheran to present cantata Meeting of the Nations. Evangelists from Jersey City and Washington, D. C., schedule talks and sermons through the week.
Mrs. Dr. King Vail charged with forming no criminal operation leading to Mrs. Jennie Watiinie death in the North End near Christmas time returned Saturday afternoon. She appeared before Alderman Fitzsimmons and the case was postponed to Wednesday at 4 p.m. Bail of 2000 was posted by A va Clark and EB o Viall of Beatt township. She has been staying at BEFL Wall’s home in Scott township and was represented by Attorney John P Beragg. District Attorney John BR Jones and Chief of Police Simpson attended.
Police uncovered a child neglect case at 620 Raymond court in a dilapidated three story building known for vice. Charles Hall and his wife Mrs Hall faced arrest along with Mary Pugh and four men after two suspects fled. A mute girl aged seven and a five year old boy were found amid squalid conditions with the Halls’ two other children placed under police care awaiting a morning hearing.
Rev O Hara issued a circular to all Scranton diocese parishes forbidding Catholics from joining the Odd Fellows Sons of Temperance or Knights of Pythias and stating that members who stay in these groups are to be excluded from the church. The document asserts papal authority in guiding the faithful and imposes excommunication for noncompliance.
A papal directive was issued forbidding Catholics from joining specified societies. The Holy See emphasized loyalty to church teaching and urged increased contributions to Vatican maintenance. The announcement, transmitted through Monsignor Sarolli, urged adoption of the ruling across the church.
A Polander named Katalwice was badly injured after a crowd of Hungarians assaulted him at the House of Al Na loys on the South Side. He was brought to the central station by Patrolmen Malr and R Jones with multiple injuries. Police investigated the scene but found the house deserted and two broken black jacks outside.
A fresh display offers Celluloid and Horn Hair Pine items priced at 10 cents each. Side Combs are 10 cents per pair.
This advertisement announces a general clearing sale on furs including Alaska Seal Sacques, Astrakhan and Mink circular capes, and poli floss items with substantial discounts. Items list prices and worth, noting 80 inch capes from Alaska and Hudson Bay, with a claim of being the city’s sole manufacturer guaranteeing every garment in Scranton.
The city’s only practical furrier advertises comprehensive fur repairs and cleaning, promising expert stitching, re lining, and restoration services for coats, jackets, and accessories.
In clear contrast to inflated claims elsewhere the store touts honest advertising and lower prices. It proclaims reduced prices and attractive styles, claiming trade has stayed strong and vowing to offer value unmatched by competitors.
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