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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps amid a surge of irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers.
Special board of control meeting tonight and Florence mission managers gathering tomorrow at 10 pm. DL&WC and DL&W pay miners across Scranton area. Police describe drunken detentions at central station Saturday night. Laurel Hill park draws large crowds and Sacred concerts ease city heat. Lackawanna Training School nurses graduation next Friday at Albright Library with Dr H C Wood as speaker. Weekly and May clearings reported by Scranton Clearing House ranging about 1.75m to 164k. total over 11m for period. Helmeted patrolmen start summer uniform. Excelsior Club trips to New York August 17 at 10 pm for $2.75.
Police hunt John Gardner after his escape from Lackawanna hospital following a May 11 forgery warrant issued by Alderman Wright. Gardner, a former employee of Iron City Mutual Insurance in Pittsburgh, allegedly fled as Officer Victor Sartor, during transport to the South Side station, was shot by Gardner who then shot himself and died later at the hospital.
An inquiry at Carbondale reveals an amicable settlement ending a threatened outbreak after a strike. After concessions, two workers were not initially rehired but have since returned, along with three of four who first refused. General Manager Aitken initially refused rehiring, but a Saturday conference led to probationary rehiring to avoid further trouble.
This week at Laurel Hill park Morris ponies perform as special attractions. On Thursday a Scranton United Choral Society picnic is planned. Saturday two events are listed under St Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society of Bellevue. Last week’s vaudeville, Charles Thompson, Lena Nolin balloon parade, and parachute jumps are noted. Next week the Grand Band of the 14th Guard of New York with fifty musicians performs.
The Associated Charities will abandon the intention to start the New York plan of cultivating vacant lots by the unemployed this year. Public offers and cash gifts were received, but the season is too late to launch the program now.
In Trenton on June 2 Walter C. Sanger meets Charles M. Mur phy in a grack bicycle contest arranged by Willa H. Troy. Three mile races offer a prize valued at 00 with two race winners sharing the trophy. Gideon of the League of American Wheelman board will be consulted on trophy details.
Excursion to Harvey's Park planned for next Friday for the Home for the Friendlewn with Muale by Lawrence band and Hanley catering. Niagara trip only 3 dollars round trip Carbondale to Niagara Falls or Buffalo with June Saturday departure and details available from Gro Kirby Pass at Lackawanna Ave. Jersey Central flyer train No 12 starts Monday June 3 from Scranton 1.23 to Wilkes-Barre 1.04, reaching Philadelphia 6.21 and New York 6.45 with Pottsville connections.
The Tribune advertises six month poster and card printing in road style at low prices. It invites inquiries for printing posters circulars tickets and related materials for excursions festivals or summer events.
William Connolly of Bellevue was jailed for thirty days by Alderman Millar after a brutal assault on his father and mother. The report cites a severe family violence incident and notes the sentencing details. A separate item advertises dental and flour mill notices, listing Dr Wheaton's address and Pillsbury's production figures.
At Factoryville on June 2 Minerva A Browning wife of Orrin Browning aged 73 years 2 months 7 days funeral Tuesday June 4 at 2 pm from the Baptist church
A severe storm damaged the city with a fatality near Slate Hill as a woman named Mrs. John Gerrity died from a bolt striking her home on Main Avenue. Trees toppled, a barn roof was lifted, cars and power lines were affected, and several districts suffered heavy damage from wind and floodwater.
A bricklayer William Newey aged 45 on West Side allegedly cut his wife’s throat in their Tenth street home. He was found intoxicated with the wife injured but later deemed to have suffered a trivial wound. Police court remanded him to await word on her condition.
Eighteen pupils from the academic and commercial departments will graduate this term at St Cecilia's Academy. Six graduates from the academic department and twelve from the commercial department will receive diplomas. Commencement is set for Tuesday June 18 at 9:00 a.m. in St Thomas College hall. Graduates listed include Agnes Callahan Nellie Burke Loretta Clark Anna May Barrett Toreen Sweeney Julia Donnelly.
Patrick Lydon of Old Forge died at his son in law John Hennahan's home Saturday morning. He neared eighty years and had enjoyed good health until recently. A funeral with high mass of requiem will be held at 9 this morning at St. Joseph's church Minooka, with interment in Minooka Catholic cemetery.
Civil engineer Edmund Bartl vows to aid Frank Besek despite a supreme court ruling against him. Bartl funds an appeal to the board of pardons claiming Besek’s guilt is not premeditated and calling the execution judicial murder. He has spent $295 and awaits further action as Besek seeks exact chances for clemency.
A Sunday brawl at Wolf Johnson's saloon on Penn Avenue ended with a group fighting upstairs and spilling into the back yard. Mrs. Johnson sought help from Nealis' livery stable as special officer Boyd tried to restrain the ringleader, who struck him with a stone before patrolmen arrested others.
A Polish man was arrested in North Jind yesterday afternoon for trying to lure two young girls to Green Ridge street. Patrolman Reese Jones and informants pursued and captured him. en route to the station he drew a knife but was restrained and disarmed.
Mr Weeden Sr sang two fine sales at the railroad meeting. Engineer John Troch and Secretary Pearsall returned Saturday with forty elatht fine trout. The Young Men’s Christian Association Base Tall club postponed its meeting to Tuesday at 7 30 Dom. The YMCA gym class will meet Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. Pearsall and Mas tera will be delegates to the National YMCA convention in Springfield Mass. Conductor John Cauffman with a companion was seen in a black roadster on Lackawanna avenue. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western summer train between Stroudsburg and Tobyhanna begins service this morning. John Lohmann plans a formal opening of his new motel at the Conway House on Tuesday June 4.
Horace B. Hand passed Sunday at Asbury Park. Joseph Nolan and John Walsh spent yesterday in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs W J Hand returned from a sojourn in the Adirondacks. H J Wightman, the electrician, is dangerously I at his Connecticut home. Mrs Elmer Churchbill returned from a week with friends on Olive Street. James Eagan arrived home from a trip to Washington DC. James P Dickson and friends rode the Delaware and Hudson Gravity road to Honesdale Saturday in a special car. Joseph J Curt, formerly of Westminster hotel, will return to Boranton to engage in Swartzburger wholesale meat business. Hon L A Watres accepted invitation to preside at the Ora torio society musical festival at Wilkes Barre June 11 and 12. Hon Charles A Miner and Hon Morgan B Williams will be the other presiding officers.
Scranton's baseball scene heats up as manager Barnie faces criticism from Wilkes-Barre critics and fans amid Brown's suspension and shifting lineups. Stearns moves to left, Brady to third, Whitehead sidelined, and a new pitcher target emerges as team aims to steady a rough patch.
The jury awards Steere a verdict against D. K. Oakley for $1,002.24, covering $686.75 plus interest from Ont 6 1887. Steere previously mortgaged his property for $900 to Tiffany, with the case detailing related financial misconduct.
Lackawanna Township school board reorganizes for the term with Thomas St Lovering of Greenwood as the only new member. King begins a three year term, McCrindle to serve until next June, and the treasurer election pits Lovering against William J Morgans of Archbald mine.
Antihio Ziniths, a Hungarian lime picker living on Pu more avenue, was fatally mangled when pushed by a switch engine train near Keller's Mine works on West Lackawanna avenue Saturday afternoon. He died the next morning at Lackawanna hospital after an ambulance ride. Coroner J A Kelley impaneled a jury. witnesses will testify this evening.
In New York on May 19, 1895, F. P. Price responds to a buyer about Concha size cigars and other Key West products from the Bella Rosa line. The letter quotes prices for larger sizes and confirms Bella Rosa as a leading Key West cigar on the market.
The note states Bella Rosa remains a fine cigar and was chosen for a special occasion with a reply that speaks for itself.
John Jermyn, long ill at his Jefferson avenue residence, showed improvement yesterday for the first time since his illness. An internal derangement caused by a strain had delayed his planned trip to Europe and sailing on the new American liner St Louis was postponed.
South Side notes describe a large St. John’s Catholic reception for postulants and sodalists, with medals awarded to League of the Sacred Heart promoters. Rev. J J McCawie preachs on Mary at the cross. Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Borchers in Cedar avenue, with interment at North Washington Avenue German cemetery. Also mentions Lulu Sunday gold watch contest for Taylor Hose Company and other minor notices.
Advertises fine ta ffetas silk waist and skirts with caps and fancy stripes at sale prices. Skirts and capes listed at 2.79, down from 3.50, and waistcoats at 4.40 from 6.00. Limited quantities likely in store.
Fancy figured mohair skirts sell for 5.29, reduced from 7.00. Other skirts priced at 4.98, down from 6.90. Fine silk creponne adjustable skirt usable as an opera cape offered at 9.08, down from 15.00. A number of these skirts are molinir dined.
A sale listing offers one jot of ladies' capes at 1.19 dollars, down from 3.00. Also available is one jot of ilk and velvet with Janey Hing at 4.49, reduced from 3.00.
Storefront notes Leghorn hats as stylish Infante season accessories with a focus on fashion headwear. Local shop advertises a selection suitable for Infante fans and seasonal outfits.
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