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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1895
Page
5
The board of control faces a crucial night as the teachers committee, led by John H. Williams, weighs numerous applications for the next school year. Anticipation runs high over possible housecleaning and shifts, with controllers and influential citizens pressing for changes while previous factions may be challenged.
The Republicans of the Fourth Legislative district will meet at Odd Fellows hall Dunmore on Saturday July 18 at 4 p m to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg August 28 1855. Delegates to the July 12 election will vote at regular polling places between hours and 7 p m. Districts are entitled to representation as listed for Archbald Blakely Carbondale Dunmore Mayfield Olyphant Jermyn and other towns with ward and district allocations noted.
Mrs Jessie Connell dies at her parents home after illness following a Beech Pond vacation. She served as principal of No 11 School's primary department and was widow of John Connell, foreman at Meadow Brook colliery. Funeral is private, Forest Hill cemetery noted.
A city committee of select council reviewed Robinson Street improvement plans and found them impracticable. The West Side board of trade backed a paving petition amid anticipated property damages. officials favored altering Ninth Street instead of heavy filling. The select branch plans to kill the current ordinance and study alternatives before addressing Swetland Street widening.
The coroner's jury found that Mrs. Margaret Moran was killed when struck by a trolley car in Minooka. They recommended fenders on cars and slower speeds with more frequent runs to reduce such accidents. Testimony showed conflicting signals on car speed and warning signals.
A quarterly convention of the First district of the Beranton Diocesan union will be held at Archibald Sunday. Miss Mary Barrett of Carbondale will read a paper and Rev. T. J. Comerford of Archbald and Dr. W. F. Connors of the city will deliver addresses.
Thomas Holtham plans to ask for a new trial following Saturday's conviction for criminal acts with Mrs. Mary Robb of Linden Street. Attorneys have not yet filed the grounds for the motion.
The next civil service examination for clerk and carrier at the Scranton post office will be held in February 1896. There will be no examination in August.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces special low fares to Boston for the Christian Endeavor meeting July 10 to 4. Tickets good for return July 11 and sold July 8 to 11. Travel includes various rail and water lines from New York. See L V agents Lackawanna avenue Scranton Pa for details.
Classified notice offers a Beauti 7 ee improvement piano with excellent tuning to be sold very cheap. Includes address Box 27 Authrecite Park Carbondale. Trotting races tomorrow at 2 p m with cash prizes.
The article reports a dispute at Laurel Hill Park pavilion where Comedian Adams and tenor Scarborough clashed with manager Laine after unpaid salaries. Gillman threatened to strike, Scarborough aided, and Beetem promised a loan later denied. Chorus members are stranded and plan a New York return, with a suggested benefit.
The judiciary committee of the select council favorably reports amendments to the Interstate Telephone franchise. Amendments cap charges at ten dollars per year per line, require two lines per subscriber, guarantee service to at least 200 subscribers, set a six month completion deadline, and compel a ten thousand dollar bond. A separate resolution requires an agreement with the city clerk before mayoral signing. Damages claims by John Conway were also discussed.
A hearing before Register of Wills Hopkins addressed a contest to Julia Gelbig's will alleging she was of unsound mind when made. Gelbig, a city resident, died at Archbald at the Ritter residence where the will was executed. Executors named include John Ritter and Mrs Ritter, with property bequeathed as stated.
Frank Kiefer and another nephew allege undue influence on the aunt’s weakening mind. C. Comegys defended the will while C. B. Gardner and D. B. Replogle represented the contestants. A further hearing is scheduled for this morning.
Pottsville Iron and Steel Co sues John A. Mears for 14577.24 for structural iron used in the Mears building at Washington Ave and Spruce St. Arbitrators heard yesterday on material given and a further hearing is set for July 16. The defense argues the plaintiffs did not fulfill the contract.
City engineer Hillips prepares plans for an overhead viaduct from the Linden Street bridge to the old Swetland Street bridge. Debate centers on grading Swetland Street and the cost of land acquisition and fills, with potential impact on brewery properties and future construction by the Robinsons.
Judge Simonton, arriving from Harrisburg, heard motions for a new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. In Hughes v Delaware and Hudson Canal Co a May term verdict of 9400 favored Mrs. Hughes with counsel Major Everett Warren and ex Judge W H Jessup for the company. He also heard a rule to show cause on Kennedy v Delaware Lackawanna and Western Co and other minor cases and divorces.
Thirty two young socialites celebrated a trolley party hosted by Attorney W D Trover at Hotel Terrace last evening with patronesses Mrs N Y Leet and Mrs R J Matthews. General Manager J R Beetem arranged a car ride to Peckville then returned for a festive banquet followed by dancing to Professor Emile Schovonte.
The Associated Charities Board discussed the Duggan report with 23 worthy cases aided, 11 not worthy, 4 transports provided, 6 employed, 4 girls placed in institutions, and 4 children returned to parents. Rev Rogers Lamel announced St Luke's summer home for poor women and children, inviting board members to refer those needing recreation at Lake Ariel.
The pupils of Miss Marie E. De Long assisted by soprano Miss Lydia Smiler and violinist R J Bauer presented a recital at Powell's music store last night. A number of selections were performed in fine style by Dalay Poole, Jadie Edwards, Bessie Spelcher, Luise Dale, Edna Saxe, Maud Stern, Ethel Rinker, Annie Poole, Everett M De Long, Allen Bauer and Arthur Summerhill.
By order of the court the charter of the Hyde Park Hall association was dissolved yesterday. The association was formed on April 1374. In the division of the proceeds 8137.80 were distributed with D. M. Jones receiving 1468.40 and others receiving smaller amounts.
Inquest testimony identifies Pascon Parretto as the slayer of Michael Demarko with witnesses Nicholas Demarko and John Corello asserting they saw Parretto stab Demarko. The court notes a long stiletto reportedly seen in Parretto's possession as evidence while Warder and Parretto remain at large.
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad will sell one way fare excursion tickets for the round trip to Denver for the NEA convention July 6 to 12. Tickets valid July 2 3 4 and 6 for going and return until Sept 11. Inquire with M L Smith Scranton or any station agent for berth reservations and details. Also note dental offer and horse races at Anthracite park Carbondale tomorrow at 1 pm. Birth notice: June 27 a daughter to Mr and Mrs John B Page of Clinton Place.
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