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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
5
The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of any person caught stealing the newspaper from subscribers' doorsteps amid widespread irregular delivery complaints traced to theft.
Probate records show John Manley estate in Dunmore granted to Patrick Manley. A temperance theater event by Young Men’s Christian Association and Yours Men’s Institute takes place in Minooka and at the Rescue Mission. A trespass suit by Emil Wolfgang against Delaware and Hudson Canal Co proceeds. Remains services for Daniel Serine held at Elm Park Church with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Local couples from Archbald Fell township Scranton obtain marriage licenses. A new Imperial Hotel venture is formed by Boranton House staff. Clerks Association hosts third annual ball at Extelator Hall with Wilkes-Barre and Pittston Clerks Association members attending. organizers listed.
The Calvary church speakers say F Wicks branded as the Boy Lecturer delivered How to Get 1,000,000 at Gibson street and Monrose avenue. He attacked vaudeville and dubious shows and urged listeners to seek wealth in their old clothes while denouncing fare policies of shipping firms. He claims ministers face unfair treatment and deception from certain companies.
Key West and imported cigars available with a large stock exceeding 1000 units. Prices include Flor de Cuba at 2.50 and Mi Favoritas at 1.00 per box, all light and fresh. The Frade special prices offered by K G Coursen on capacity.
The Dunmore Democrats held their convention at Boland's Hall with A E Haggerty in charge. Myles McDonnell won the nomination for street commissioner as delegates from borough wards and districts selected officers and nominees for various posts amid a legal and financial dispute involving the Lackawanna company and court actions.
The Baldwins performed a mystifying exhibition at the Frothingham with Mrs Baldwin in a hypnotized state guided by husband Wheat Will Go Lower. Audience packed the theater as various readings predicted futures for attendees, including financial rises and personal fortunes, amid a buzzed evening of psychic entertainment.
Olyphant Trust cashier M J Stone, arrested for forgery and fraud, was released from county jail with Luther Keller and Dr L M Gates as bondsmen in six thousand dollars total. Stone professes no embezzlement, seeks to restore funds, while scrutiny moves funds and directorships to other banks.
Leland T. Powers, famed impersonator, gave a vivid performance at the YMCA hall featuring selections from Dickens Christmas Carol. The audience enjoyed the clever characterizations and engaging delivery throughout the evening.
Attorney Charlie F H Welles filed for a receiver to run Carbondale Traction company business. Petitioner James D Stocker of Jermyn is represented by Welles. On August 1 1804 the Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit company leased all Carbondale Traction property for 90 years.
Manager Swift announces the Eddie Bales signing to boost the Carbondale Arthradite lineup. He praises Bales as a hitter, fielder, and base runner, and hints the club also seeks two capable catchers to complete the roster alongside Massey, Fee, Me Quade and Sates.
Carroll F Hoyt aged 24 formerly of this city died yesterday at his brother Dr Hoyts home in Rochester NY from typhoid fever. He worked in the drafting room at Dickson Manufacturing and was a valued member of Second Presbyterian Church. He had gone to Schenectady NY before falling ill and was buried in Wellsville NY.
Connistablea W. On Cole and Frank Holwate arrested Robert Holland of Pittuton yesterday at the Notch. Holland, delirious and with frozen feet, walked in the snow and could not account for himself. He was brought to city hall and treated by Dr. Filton. amputation may be necessary due to prolonged exposure.
The theater assigns public entry to the Frothingham heater from Penn Avenue next week. Performers will enter via the edge door from Oakton Court. A diagram outlines each evening’s program and access.
The listing shows canned goods including Fancy Mushrooms French Peas California Cherries and Boneless Sardines with per can prices and per dozen rates. Vendors A Urivart A G Finest and W H Bakers Cocoa are noted with prices. All goods guaranteed or money refunded.
Tickets go on sale at five oclock on performance day. No seats reserved more than twelve hours ahead. Prices listed: Evening Parquet 75 cents balcony 50 cents gallery 25 cents. Matinee Parquet 50 cents balcony 85 cents gallery 15 cents. No season tickets. Patronesses and performers tickets and all others available at John Jermyn's office.
Linwood Mayers presents a melodrama at Davis Theatre featuring Billinwood's players in Prisoner for Use. The production draws strong crowd interest with striking sensational scenes and spirited staging praised by press notices for its dramatic impact and clear portrayal of life in South America.
Portrait and summary of Henry Martyn Boles of Scranton Pennsylvania noted as a prominent inventor and manufacturer. He built a national reputation in coal and iron regions, served in the city guard and National Guard, and invented the Beles Steel Wheel and a powder cartridge package reducing mining accidents. He held leadership roles in Dickson Manufacturing Co and other firms and participated in civic religious and charitable work.
Great fur sale in Scranton offers Alaska Seal Sacques and Astrakhan pieces at deep discounts. Items include Alaska Beal Sacques from 185 to 225 dollars, Electric Beal Sacques 75, circular capes from 9 to 173 dollars, and mink, sable, and Persian lamb pieces with substantial markdowns. The dealer touts repair service and calls itself the city’s only Practical Furrier.
The ad praises honest advertisers and denounces exaggerated claims. It argues the store wins through intelligent choices, steady trade, and genuine value with lower prices than elsewhere, citing seasonal reductions and new attractions as reasons for shopper trust.
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