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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to the conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps, following multiple complaints of irregular delivery and traced thefts.
D W Vaughan left yesterday for Harrinburg. A band of gipsies pitched near Driving park. Delaware and Hudson paid workers at Eddy Creek and Olyphant mines yesterday. Deaf mutes excursion to Warview on June tickets 75 cents adults and 5 cents children. Carpet and furniture sale at Harris auction house postponed to tomorrow 7 p.m. Thirty men and iron and engines arrived for Linden street bridge work. Green Junior racing board second races this evening Driving park first at 7 15. Charles L Hawley appointed master in Spring Brook Railway vs Lehigh Navigation suit. Marriages: Walter P Gibson with Margaret Jones Scranton. Thomas J Edwards with Margaret Ann Williams Scranton. Elm Park church supper for King's Sons and Daughters. Miss Jessie Connell to receive cash. William Madden fell from scaffolding at Hyde Park shaft. leg broken. taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Howard Place AME church lawn fete Thursday June 6. entertainment in church if rain. Coroner's Jury verdict lost might in care of Tony Zinits, Hun, died after being crushed beneath cars.
A switch near Keller's Lime Works on West Lackawanna Avenue was cited as the scene of the accident with no one to blame. The Young Men's Christian Association finance committee met in Hanil's office to estimate the resignation expenses for the year ending April 1, 1906. A Home excursion to Harvey's Lake is announced with tickets for sale. train departs from the Arie and Wyoming station at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
A new stock arrives Thursday featuring Wash Goods such as Juconuts Mikse Dimnities Organdies and Percale. In White Goods Malls expect Marzalins India Linens Dimittes Organdies Portian Swiks MEARS HAGEN.
The Sheridan Monument Association met last night to finalize a July 4 Lake Ariel picnic program. The event features a Lawrence band overture, Declaration reading, Powderly address, Sheridan's Ride recitation, games, and prizes including a $50 prize through ticket sales.
Mrs G P Kramer of the South Side fainted while testifying in a dispute with her husband at Alderman Millar’s court. She described her husband holding a heated flat iron then turning it toward her as the incident escalated. Kramer was held on $400 bond to appear and must post $40 to keep the peace.
A local sale offers exclusive dress patterns by MEARS AHAGEN at half the usual price. The offer promotes significant savings as customers choose from a large number of patterns. The ad emphasizes a limited-time opportunity and the seller’s claim of a straight loss versus buyer gain.
A Washington avenue jeweler announces six days of diamond sales led by Mr Turnquest at 206 Washington Avenue. He offers a fine diamond ring for 33.75 to every purchaser, inviting inspection of stock even if not buying.
Lohminn's on Spruce Street offers meals and cold lunches at all hours. Regular dinner priced at 40 cents and a selection of imported and domestic wines, cigars, and gifts marketed. Also includes contact for plumbing and electric bells via W. G. Doud & Co., 609 Lackawanna Avenue. St. Peter's Society to hold Laurel Hilpark picnic on Saturday, June 4. Doctor Wheaton offers tooth replacement without plates at 421 Lackawanna Avenue.
In Scranton on June 4 1896 Mary E B Stecher wife of I F Stacher died at home 1315 Monsey Avenue aged 6 years Funeral Thursday evening and interment at Portland Pennsylvania Friday The deceased will be conveyed at 8 a m to Portland for burial
Annual YWCA meeting on North Washington avenue elected Mrs Ripple as president and re elected Mrs Kennedy as vice president with Mrs Gates secretary and Mrs Deacon treasurer The executive board filled vacancies and Miss Florence Tompkinson resigned from the South Side branch secretary post A report showed the treasury at 4843 34 with about 13 dollars outstanding The group plans to push stronger Sabbath observance in northeastern Pennsylvania and to solicit support for its work.
Alderman W. S. Millar announces resignation as adjutant of the Thirteenth Regiment after nine years in the post. He cited increasing alderman duties in the Eighth ward as interfering with regiment responsibilities. Millar, one of the regiment’s three charter members alongside Colonel H. A. Christon and Rev. S. C. Login, D. D., helped organize the unit on August 14, 1877.
The Blue Label Men and the Convention of State Cigarmakers Unions meet at the Ancient Order of United Workmen hall 421 Lackawanna avenue starting Monday. About fifty Pennsylvania unions attend with Scranton’s Cigarmakers International Union No. 206 hosting Alfred Butterman as a delegate. The opening includes credentials, committee appointments, a gravity-road excursion to Farview, and a midweek local union picnic at Central Park Garden.
An important committee of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Sabbath union met at the Scranton Young Men's Christian Association rooms yesterday afternoon. Ney. F. A. Dong of this city served as secretary. Attending were John W. Hollenback of Wilkes-Barre president of the society and A. W. Dickson vice president.
Police raided Nellie Bly's Raymond court place after a quarrel between Mandie McGuire and Billy Conwell. Conwell claims insult toward his child led McGuire to strike. Conwell suffered a slash but avoided the girl's face. Warrants issued for McGuire and Edwards. Edwards bound over for $900. McGuire fails to appear, Conwell discharged. hearing delayed.
At Lackawanna and Franklin avenues at 9 last night Michael Jordan confronted his wife as she entered a cab with driver Barrett. He attacked them, the driver dragged Mrs Jordan after him, bystanders intervened, Jordan was later arrested by police.
Forty five ballots were cast without a result as Lackawanna township directors fail to elect a treasurer amid a deadlock between Thomas K.R. Lovering and William Morgan. The board, with four Republicans and two Democrats, adjourned after three and three ballots and must organize within ten days to access state funds.
Joseph Loveland and Fred Lear sue Thomas Howe in Madison township seeking injunction to stop trespass on their land. They claim Howe owns adjoining property, has torn down a fence, ploughed the field, and plans to grain it, with a fifteen day answer deadline. Also notes an Episcopal Church excursion to Marview on Saturday with Bauer's orchestra at a Delaware and Hudson station departure at 9 a.m.
Advertisement notes six month calendar cards printed in good style at low prices. Encourages consulting W. G. Doud & Co for posters circulars tickets and related printing needs. Promotes telegram plumbing call and the Pocono ad claim and lists address 9 Lacks ave.
In Carbondale before Judge Edwards the ejectment suit of Edward Gumner against Pardon T. Barber over five acres in Venton towne town was heard. The defense traced ownership to an estate sale and noted a prior sale to Gumner’s claim, with witnesses on occupancy and rent value. The jury was instructed to prepare a verdict statement after the defense case.
Mrs Samuel Bryant was arrested after a reported separation three months ago when Mrs W B Duggan took two Bryant children aged 9 and 4 from Samuel Bryant. Alderman John Fitzsimmons ordered the placement at the Home of the Friendless. Bryant’s wife, in the alderman’s office, caused a scene and blamed Bryant. She claimed she never married Bryant and planned to leave him for another man, James Hughes. The couple were arrested Tuesday night on Alderman Millar’s warrant. at the hearing Bryant did not appear and the defendants were fined $2.50 each.
Alderman W B Millar presided as nineteen prisoners were arraigned in police court. Fines totaled 147 dollars with six debtors jailed for default. Nellie Bly and five house residents paid 25 dollars while four others paid 10 dollars each. Other cases included 10 dollar fines for disturbance and a 30 day jail term for Peter Schmidt after assaulting his sister. Jailed defendants Jerkman and Christ faced 300 dollar bail and property destruction charges, while Thomas Boylan faced a 10 dollar assault fine.
William L. Owens admitted to bail of 1000 after striking James Murphy of Carbondale on the head with a stone at Priceburg. Bondsmen John R. Williams and Robert Jones. Dr Gillis of Carbondale hospital swears Murphy is out of danger. Hearing waived by attorneys Taylor and Lewis. case before Judge Edwards.
The Renard of Pardons asks who composes the board of pardons. The Tribune notes the Pennsylvania board consists of the lieutenant governor as president, and the secretaries of Internal Affairs and the Commonwealth, plus an attorney general, with a clerk, a messenger, and a recorder.
Plain and fancy stripes silk taffeta worth 3.50 now 2.79, fine fabrics in fane stripes and checks 4.49 down from 6.00.
The listing highlights fancy figured mohair skirts at 85.20 down from 7.00, ripe Cheviot skirts at 4.08 from 6.50, and a fine silk creponne adjustable skirt usable as an opera cape priced with a 2008 reference. Several skirts are described as molialy ned.
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices for ladies items with discounts and a listed fan tip. Mentions Filk and Velvet followed by a line indicating 54.49 and a former price of 8.00. No clear event or entities beyond product types and prices.
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