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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1895
Page
8
The paper announces a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps, in response to numerous irregular deliveries reported by readers.
City notes report resumed works at ten sites and four days of running. An excursion by Green Ridge wheelmen is planned to Lake Ariel. St. Luke's is renamed St. Mark's, with no further religious notices. Ladies' Jewish union plans an upcoming excursion. Elm Park church reports on the seventh annual YWCA meeting. page six has details. Hotel Jermyn wall progress. certain stone courses remain. DL&W workers at several mines receive pay. Edward Pickering resumes duty. two others return Monday. St. Luke's Sunday school time changes to 9 am. Holy Communion at 7 am. YWCA Washington avenue rooms repainted. Throop Habitat church to host a youth address by RK H. Butland on following Christ. Roscoe mission hosts grand song and testimony with Pearnall and railroad men. Mr. and Mrs. Casey mourn the death of their 4 month old son. interment Sunday at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Rev P. F. Ziselmann illness shifts communion to German Lutheran church tomorrow at 3 pm.
Miss Bridget Curran dies yesterday at her mother's home 4&2 New Street aged year. Her death brings sincere regret to friends as funeral arrangements are not yet made. For Our June Trade we highlight wares from Waeh Gools including linens hosiery gloves and summer undergarments.
Thousands gathered on the steps of the Westminster hotel to hear Bauer's band perform a free outdoor concert. A dense crowd filled the pavement and sidewalks between Spruce and Linden streets, enjoying encored numbers from Rollinson's march to a Har rigan medley. No show next week due to Bauer's absence, with plans for more concerts later in the summer.
In a tumultuous judge small claims hearing at the Register’s office the Rachel Frances Williams will case drew heated cross examination. Hopkins, the referee, interjected as Beale and Hulstander clashed. Beale’s strike on Hulstander prompted Deputy Hopkins to intervene amid tense exchanges.
In Scranton on May 31 James Gerard Casey four months died at 2 Jefferson avenue home of P J Caney. Bridget Curran of 42 New street dies at her mother’s home with funeral to be announced later. Christian Rominger 97 dies at River street home with funeral Saturday at 2 pm and interment at Pittston avenue cemetery.
Steps likely will be taken to present Frank Benek’s case to the state board of pardons though no arrangement is set. Attorney Watson says he is ready to proceed once friends decide action and funds are available. Mitigating circumstances and a careful presentation are planned to seek clemency. Edmund Bart is active in supporting Benek while Benek awaits news from the county jail.
The Sheridan Monument association plans a Lake Ariel Fourth of July celebration to raise funds for a monument. Erie and Wyoming Railroad will provide Lake Ariel grounds for an old time Fourth of July event with excursions and patriotic activities. Prominent valley citizens have pledged support to honor General Sheridan and beautify the city.
Cyrene the dancer speaks with a Boston Traveler reporter praising physical training as a safeguard against disease and a path to grace. She notes her strenuous routines and urges that every girl in public schools be taught such exercises. She visits Laurel Hill park and attracts many women and children. A Gospel Meeting at YWCA rooms follows with the topic Asking and Receiving Have You Had.
An announcement says Dr Anna Clarke will conduct a service titled Answers to Prayer. It notes past help from her practice and suggests many attendees. The text mentions Misa Coston as a participant.
Mayor Connell has employed Attorney 8 B Price to defend Providence in a suit by Providence Turnpike Co to recover 5280 74 for repairing a North End segment. City Solicitor had no counsel before. ex-Judge Jessup advised payment, but council seeks court ruling to settle the claim and impact similar contracts.
The borough of Dunmore sues Vito Girardo, a restaurant keeper, alleging he filled and blocked a drain on Kim Street. The action seeks an injunction to remove the embankment and restore water flow, with a hearing set for June 5 at 9 am.
Coroner Kelley presided over an inquest into the 11 year old Henry Miller drowning at the Sibley reservoir. The boy’s mother alleged companions pushed him in, but no evidence supported the claim. Testimony suggested cramps caused the drowning. the jury returned an accidental death verdict.
Building Inspector Nelson issued numerous May permits totaling 181000 for new homes and improvements. The list includes M C Casey Edmond Wittima Anna Pricer J G Sanderson and many others for single and double dwellings brick stores and a church in wards across the city. The Commonwealth Building is slated for two stories in the Washington avenue area.
A team of horses pulling a heavy wagon caused a scare on Upper Lickiwihnt Avenue near a Danville hotel yesterday afternoon. The draft horses dashed along the street, dropping pavement debris but caused no injuries or collisions as company workers corralled them. Police later halted the animals with no accidents reported.
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