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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps. Complaints attributed to stolen papers prompted the notice and bounty.
The Scranton Bleyele club hosts a hop at its duly house on Washington avenue Friday evening February 1 with Brownie entertainment tickets available at the Young Men’s Christian Association offices. Assessor Henry Beck of Archbald submits his year 1h books to the county commission. George Galatta charged with keeping a tippling house posts bond of 750. Keyston Social club in the North End plans a Friday social. The will of Mary Fisher Snyder admitted to probate. letters granted to John F. Snyder. John Pinach freed from county jail. charge discharged. Peter Aeigler bondsman. Poston in Marshwood mines leaves serious burns. WCTU adjourns to attend Ladies’ auxiliary of the Associated Board of Charities meeting. next meeting honors Mary Lathrope. William Coburn discharged after wife withdraws information. L. M. Horton to be recognized at Penn Avenue Baptist church anniversary. Polo at Driving Park: ice good, music and polo game tonight.
Mrs James Brown Potter returned after seven years to star as Charlotte Corday in a four act drama at the Academy of Music. Kyrle Bellew supports as Marat with a striking performance, while the cast includes Chanfray, Charges, Mitchell, Ward, Lowell and Hudspeth. The play traces Corday's murder of Marat amid the French revolutionary terror and earned strong audience applause for the leads.
Representatives from City and County Building and Loan associations meet at the law office to plan a protest against a four mill tax on stock. A resolutions committee is formed and a petition will be circulated after the state bill copy is received.
The Scranton Caledonian Club holds its Burns anniversary banquet at Westminster. A detailed program features formal opening, invocations by Rev James McLeod, addresses, toasts including Memory of Burns and Scotland Yet, songs by Miss Julia Allen and others, recitations, and toasts honoring the city, the Caledonian Club, and guests led by Chief John Pirie and Mayor W L Connell.
Large Jewish gathering last evening at Miga Etta Posner’s home on Penn avenue joined Miss Posner to William T Weisberger formerly of Priceburg now with Lehman & Co. Rev G L Lewinski performed the ceremony at 6 40. The bride’s sister and Miss Landau of this city served as bridesmaids. Best man was William Goodman of Olyphant. A wedding supper followed at the Excelator club and the couple departed for a short honeymoon, to reside on Laokinwannk avenue.
The Associated Charities held a city hall meeting to plan better aid and job creation, especially on the South Side, and to discuss proposed child saving laws. The group considered employing more men to crush stone and debated reforms to broaden enforcement beyond existing societies. The auxiliary reported fundraising and outreach efforts, while a memorial noted the death of Mr. Cohen, a longtime Scranton businessman.
High Constable Max Koehler of Priceburg was arrested yesterday on a perjury charge brought by John Bellam. The warrant was issued by Alderman Hore of the eighteenth ward and Koehler waived a hearing, posting bond to appear before a Priceburg Justice of the Peace. arrest was made by Constable Henning.
Jacob Cohen, longtime city retail merchant, died yesterday morning at his Linden Street home. He was widely known for his years in business and his prominent role in local commerce.
A large volunteer cast performs The Brownies in Fairyland with roles from Prince Aldebaran to Queen Flora and Mother Goose figures. Rehearsals under Professor Weston nearing completion. show runs Friday and Saturday at the M C A hall with Mike pouring in as a narrator.
A spacious residence on Weston Place is about finished, being built by W. E. Worden for Sidney RK Henwood. The entry vestibule features a glass panel with a chrysanthemum design, leading to an oak-finished reception room and a cream and white parlor with sliding doors. The dining room connects to a Butler’s Pantry, kitchen, and back-porch refrigerator room. Upstairs there are three bedrooms a sewing room and a bathroom with closets. An observatory at the front hall offers a fine view and hot water heat completes the cozy frame. A Scranton Glass Co stockholders meeting is set for 2 o clock this afternoon at the office on Lackawanna Avenue.
A new collection of Celluloid and Horn Hair Pins is offered at 10 cents each with side Combes priced at 10 cents per pair. The item list suggests economical vanity accessories marketed to readers.
This advertisement lists deep discounts on Alaska Seal Sacques Astrakhan and Hudson Bay fur capes and circular capes with prices and original values. It claims the greatest fur sale in Eastern Pennsylvania and notes repairs by the city’s only practical furriers.
The piece argues against inflated claims and false sales tactics, praising honest advertising. It notes that while some clothiers resort to wild promises to draw trade, intelligent customers recognize genuine value. The store emphasizes honest values and appealing styles as a steady, successful approach.
Daniel Dempsey informed the county commissioner he was nominated as the Republican candidate for supervisor in Carbondale township but refused the office and asked his name be omitted from the ballot. Officials ruled his declaration was not made in the legally prescribed manner.
The clerk of the courts issued marriage licenses yesterday to several couples. Spotted names include Martha Gordon and Lida Poe of Carbondale, George Dimich and Mary Roatjara of Taylor, Anthony J Thornton and Anna Noone of Scranton, David Haleh and Mary A. Smith of Archbold, Fred Warner and Lilegle Christieys of Beranton, Perry Andleton and Carrice Owens of Scranton, John Lomanko of Olyphant and Mary Kubojenk of Scranton.
Supper will be served at Him Park church Thursday evening from 6 to 8 under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society. The public is cordially invited.
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