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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1895
Page
6
A newspaper notice offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps. The notice notes irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers and urges informants to come forward.
The board of control will meet Monday night. Rev J Phillip B Pendleton of Schenectady will preach at St Luke's next Sunday. The First Presbyterian church shipped eight barrels to Nebraska. Miegareee Brothers publish a WW calendar featuring a full length portrait of a chili. The Last Paradise will be repeated by William Morris and Frohman company. Special prices for S Sandoocente matinees. A committee will meet to probe Chief Kerber's Niagara base actions. Keck's establishment on Tinden Street was broken into Wednesday. A tailor on Sprites Street entered Wednesday night. A teachers' committee report on Ait Bolee and the training school will be distributed to the board. Park commissioners meet tonight to discuss Canivan gate purchase for Nay Avy park. Common pleas court verdict form in Borika Heron case favored defendants. Trader's National Bank suit against Henry Emich seeks note face value 2.09 with interest since 1804. Anthony Kelley, long West Side resident, dies at 6 on Price Street. funeral tomorrow at 2:30, Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Jacob Cohen burial at Linden Street residence then taken to Honesdale. Three stereopticon entertainments at Park Prior Methodist with Civil War battles, China and Japan Run, and World’s Columbian Exposition topics. Pennsylvania Fish Protective Coalition plans edible fish information to aid conservation.
A chaotic page fragment mentions trout permits and patrol protection on Main avenue near Throop street. It includes family disputes, a hearing on Davids Day, and references to a Tabernacle church observance with a lodge banquet postponed to avoid conflict.
Objections by tenants and property owners across wards are listed with hearing dates from January to February. The plan spans multiple wards and includes appeals before the city board on specific days and times.
The bond and investment firm president Durland was released on bail of $1000 by Judge Dallas in the United States district court. A writ of error was granted in cases where Durland was recently sentenced, with the Supreme Court's Shiras overseeing bail pending argument.
The Scranton Business College reports renewed student effort this week as classes push to grow enrollments and complete programs. Faculty emphasize preparation for bookkeeping and stenography roles with plans for continued practical work and graduation readiness.
Prices listed for engines rollers and pumps from THE EXHTEI MACHINE WORKS Pittston Pa Elevating and converting machinery advertised. Also a wedding notice for DAVIE FRANCIS Rev John Davy and Rachel Meraiel both of Scranton.
A ceremonial Burns banquet at the Westminster hotel in Scranton celebrated Robert Burns with readings, songs, and toasts. Attendees included Chief John Simpson, Rev. James McLeod, Miss Julia Allen, and numerous Scranton residents and Scots emigrants. Speakers praised Burns and Scottish heritage while praising American progress and the emigration experience.
Brooklyn’s William Barnie arrived in town amid talks with the Rage Ball association about managing the Berane tow club for the coming season. He outlined plans to assemble a strong hitting team with three road pitchers, exhibition games, and a target to begin May 1, with March decisive negotiations for players like Fos, Delaney, Quarles, Rogers, and Cote while pursuing Nicholls and Brady for key infield roles.
Henry Alberty of Beech Street employed at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shop fell at the gate yesterday and broke a leg. He was admitted to Moses Taylor hospital. Lew Moger of Lafayette Street, a miner at Byde Park shaft, also broke a leg Thursday after being crushed by a rock fall.
Readers are urged to print cards at The Tribune office for better quality and faster pricing. Advertisers and customers encouraged to compare value with other outlets. Details include tourism brochures and travel notices by Phillips & Co. and notices about Turkish baths for ladies and physician visits in Scranton.
A local ad lists a wide range of low priced items including quarter-quart pans with covers for 5 cents, earthen decorated cups and casters at 10 cents, carving knives and forks at 10 cents each, white ironstone dishware, soup plates and tea sets, Japanese napkins at 3 cents per dozen, imported knives and forks, polish for stoves at 3 cents per box, hardwood toothpicks at 2,500 per box, Japanese toothpicks, lead pencils at one cent, brown-handle knives, tin plates, fire shovels at 3 cents, and sheet music at one cent per copy.
This advertisement offers Alaska Seal Sacques and capes, Astrakhan and Labrador Mink pieces at deep discounts. numerous items list prices and marked savings. The seller claims exclusive local manufacture and guarantees repair services by the only practical furrier in Scranton.
An ad declares the store proves honest advertising amid exaggerated claims. It touts reduced prices and appealing styles, arguing they offer lower prices than elsewhere and have boosted trade with intelligent customers seeking value.
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