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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular deliveries due to stolen newspapers. The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information that leads to conviction of any person caught stealing the Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
The Delaware and Hudson company paid Taegett Creek and Marvine mine employees yesterday. Huellevue Dodge and Oxford mines paid by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company. Robert Good of the North End burned by gas in Johnson's mine yesterday morning. Anthony Zedetta burned by gas at Pine Brook shaft. taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Typhoid, scarlet fever, diphtheria and tuberculosis tallies in last week’s health report. Samuel Hood arrested for riding a train without a fare. ten days in jail. Crystal Hose company to celebrate.
The Excelsior hall celebration marks the twenty second anniversary with a committee including AH R Long KR Hineline HB P Wilcox FP IF Schoen and John Lilie. Also Olyphant Gazette celebrates nine years with a 24 page issue and local news. Edge Moor Bridge Co builds temporary office and derrick at Linden wired bridge site. Secretaries of trade note fair weather for Scranton. Mary Youring of Paterson dies. funeral in Unisplow. City Pastors meeting at Young Allen's Christian association hall. sermon by Rev James Meholmik. September planned. Harver’s Lake excursion promoted by Home for the Friendless. fund drive urged.
Samuel Van Wert his wife and son are jailed after a double home near the Providence depot was set ablaze. Neighbors stopped the fire after coal oil saturation and a barrel of soaked rags were found near the front. John Van Wert a one legged man was questioned and remanded. A 18 year old witness testified Mrs Van Wert threatened to burn the house. The alderman set bonds at 500 for the couple to appear at court.
DIED MILLER In Scranton June 3 1805 Margaret wife of Peter Miller of 220 Willow street Interment in Pittston Avenue cemetery Wednesday at 3 p m WIEGAND In Scranton June 8 1806 Mrs Elisabeth Wiegand at the home of her daughter Mrs Eliza Amam 1 Penn avenue She will be buried at Hazleton on Wednesday leaving this city on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at 745 o'clock a m Short services at her daughter's residence by Rev Mr Ningser at 7 90 o'clock Tuesday evening
A warning letter from Binghamton Mayor George F Green advises Scranton residents to arrest two educated impostors who posed as officers of the Commercial Travelers Home association to solicit money. The pair, Frank Alexe and accomplices, left the city after canvassing leading firms and securing ad space for a proposed chart promotion.
The Epworth League of the Wyoming district begins at 9 20 this morning with devotional exercises led by Rev J Eckman at Ashbury M E church. Welcome by Rev A F Chaffee and response by LT Murdock. Morning reports and committee appointments follow. Afternoon program features devotional, talks on Junior League work and league qualifications, a question box, and solo by Miss Georgiana Taylor. Evening program includes a service of prayer and consecration and further reports and addresses.
The Second Presbyterian church held its annual meeting last evening. Trustees H M Hales J J Fuller and A H W Christy were reelected and pews were resigned. The treasurer reported the entire indebtedness on the church and parsonage is now covered by special subscriptions pledged by members of the church and congregation.
Hugh Fitzsimmons died at 9 o clock last night at his home in Carbondale at age 89. The elderly man had enjoyed good health until about a week ago when he began to decline.
A tea at Rev. Dr and Mrs James McLaod’s home hosted by the Young Ladies Missionary Society of Plat Presbyterian church. Funds support Diaconal Missionary work in the city under Mrs Mies iuat president and officers. Attendees included Mrs Archibald and others who assisted the social portion of the event.
Inspector Thomas obtained a warrant after inspection of a Down Avenue butcher shop visited by Inspector Richard Thomas. Jacob Suravitz faced a charge of keeping an unsanitary and disorderly establishment and posted $300 bail after a hearing.
A Washington Avenue jeweler, Mr Turnquert, advertises six days of diamond offers. Every buyer can purchase a fine diamond ring for 1.75 dollars as part of a sacrifice sale. The shop at 205 Washington Avenue invites customers to inspect stock even if not purchasing.
South Side news reports the Turn Verein held a large picnic and children's games at Central Park Garden with nearly 200 participants. Prizes were awarded for high jumping, three legged races, and sack races to local children with many winners listed.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad took Lehigh Valley Writers Club guests on a two day trip to Niagara Falls. The group traveled from Easton on a fast route aboard the Juneh car with dining service, visiting Willita Barte and Lake Crest, took a steamer ride on the Maid of the Mist, toured Canadian falls and Kreck monument, and returned Sunday night.
John Lohmann plans a formal opening of the Conway House on Tuesday June. For plumbing and electric bells contact W. G. Doud & Co at 50 Lackawanna Avenue, telephone 242.
Willem Farrell and John Gibbons clashed outside Patrick Nolan's barber shop after heavy drinking. Gibbons struck Farrell into a ditch, injuring his knee. Patrolman Johler arrested Gibbons. Alderman Roberta set bail for Gibbons, while Farrell was taken to his daughter’s home and later to Lackawanna hospital.
Plain and fancy stripes waist fashion offered at sale prices. Merly prices noted, with silk waist in tie stripes and checks marked for reduction from higher tag. Discounted figures indicate a bargain in the textiles section.
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