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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular delivery traced to stolen Tribune issues taken from subscriber doorsteps. The newspaper offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of any person caught stealing the paper.
City notes report divided meetings across fraternal, church, and civic groups. Dr. Gibbons remains in town. several guardianship and court actions proceed. licenses granted. a large concert by W C Weeden announced. nomination certificates flood county offices as filing closes.
Prothonotary must receive certificates of nomination by February 4. Officers report disorderly conduct at 220 Raymond Court. In police court Charles Hall and his spouse paid fines. Inmate Mary Pugh was sentenced. William Thomas and Frank Spangenters jailed on defaults. Harry Ayers and James Willian jailed on defaults. Hall children and stepchildren were returned to parental custody after the raid.
The high school committee recommends Hunt & Connell be awarded the Smith Heating and Ventilating System contract after a bid of 20 678, with local firm preference cited and a revised electrical control plan. The vote favored Hunt & Connell despite dissent noting the Birmingham firm met requirements. A key condition is accepting amended specifications reducing the bid by about 1000 to reflect the electrical changes.
Starrs presents the bright comedy drama A Barrel of Money set in Slackville Vermont. Henry Hazlett courts Stexam amid mischief as iron mills and a mill strike unfold in vivid scenes eliciting laughter and strong audience interest.
John Moran, incumbent constable of the Twelfth ward, was chosen by both Democratic and Republican caucuses for re election. The Republican caucus met at David Prances house with HH W Coyle as secretary, while the Democratic caucus convened at Martin Lavelles house on Prospect avenue with James Kerns as president. Moran remains the ward constable.
Palmer Cox presents The Brownies In Warryland a two part musical comedy with original score by Alaholm Douglas. Produced at Young Men's Christian Association hall Friday and Saturday for YMCA benefit. Palmer Cox representative Mr Bruere arrived to supervise rehearsals and a full rehearsal to be held this afternoon.
John Shriver of 514 Alder Street South Side was arrested by Constable Wilson on a warrant from Alderman Wright. The complainant, J A Stone of Waverly, reported Shriver blocked the railroad crossing near the steel mills with a horse and wagon and struck him when asked to clear the road. Shriver remanded until tomorrow after noon for a hearing.
John Pinach of Dunmore was arrested after pointing a revolver at a crowd of children and firing the weapon. He was brought before Al Jerman Cooney and committed to the county jail to await trial at the next quarter sessions court.
A well attended board of trade meeting reelected officers and examined the Baltimore Currency Plan. The special committee rejected key provisions raising circulation limits and endorsing a nonpartisan commission to study currency matters, with the chamber of commerce to be notified of the stance.
A large Liberty Wall meeting formed the Scranton Teachers Aid Association to provide sick bene fits and annuities for public school staff. A drafting committee was named to prepare by laws and a constitution with initiation fees, annual dues, officers, and trustees. Membership benefits commence after one week of illness and dividends begin once the fund is established.
A benefit concert for the Boys' Missionary society of the Second Presbyterian Church will be held Tuesday evening January 22 at the Y M C A hall. Performers include Mrs Isabel Bohiller soprano Miss Joan Slew contralto W C Weeden baritone Herr Fred F Kopff tenor George N Rovckwell accompanist. Tickets are 50 cents from Missionary Society members and music stores, reserved seats at the Y M C A Monday at 9 o'clock a m.
The Rev. Reed, Lulu Reed’s father, stated last night his daughter did not leave the city with actor Gittings to pursue the stage. He said she went away to visit relatives with his permission but would not reveal their location and expects her home daily. Dougherty Fined Wive Dollars. Martin Dougherty of Capouse Avenue was fined for drunk and abusive conduct toward his wife. Pillsbury’s Flour Mills process 17,000 barrels daily.
The court reviews the decision denying Mrs. Asenath Davis's motion to revoke letters of administration granted to Dr. M. D. Smith in the Esther M. Walter estate case. The hearing tests Smith as lawful husband and administrator while witnesses recount family ties and the late Mrs. Walter's property. The judge allows the appeal to proceed and requires the doctor to file an answer to the rule.
A large audience attended the drama Land of the Midnight Sun at the Academy of Music last night. Notable stage settings included sulphur mines at Krusavile and the Isle of Grimgey. Mrs Andrew Hayes of Olyphant appeared with the cast. funeral notices will follow.
Great fur sale in Scranton offers Alaska seal sacques and circular capes at deep discounts. Prices range from 25 to 225 dollars with many items listed as far below original values and a claim of guaranteed workmanship by the only Practical Furrier in the city.
In a wartime styled critique, the ad presents a store boasting honest values and lower prices. It rejects winded claims of great reductions and impossible prices, arguing intelligent shoppers seek straightforward, reduced prices at this season. The piece emphasizes prudent, transparent promotions over gimmicks.
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