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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1895
Page
5
The Tribune announces a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing copies from subscribers' doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to theft.
Attorney W I D Boyer sold his stake in Scranton Life to partner N Jackson. Choirs from St Peter’s cathedral sing in St May’s Wilkes Barre and St Mary’s in the cathedral. Nash to retire from real estate for the summer. Patrick Padden of the Notch arrested for stealing a ride by Durkin. Mothers meeting of Green Ridge WCTU at Evangelical church Capouse Ave at 1 PM. Suit Morris and Ponse vs J H Laine continued to Wednesday 2 PM Alderman Wright presiding. General Manager Beetem absent. WCTU weekly meeting 3 40 PM at 88 Spruce St. Deaths in city last week total 25. two new contagions scarlet fever and measles. typhoid fatal. one scarlet, two consumption cases.
Yesterday morning the teachers and building committees of the board of control began their annual tour of examination of the public schools of the city to determine their condition and what changes will be necessary during the year. Bonaparte belt for sale by Turn quest, 205 Washington avenue. Bonaparte belt for sale by Turn ieee 205 Washington avenue.
Judge Archbald orders a preliminary injunction restraining the Lackawanna Street Railway from laying a track along the public road in front of PR Mulherin and Witttah Repp’s Lackawanna and Old Forge township properties. The injunction allows construction in Taylor borough but blocks work in front of plaintiffs’ premises until their assent is obtained.
The Men's guild of St Luke's parish will open a convalescent summer home at Lake Ariel in a large building donated by Chanel Schlager. Furniture is being moved from the Dalton building. The non sectarian facility admits convalescents of all denominations on physician recommendation. Subscriptions are urged to aid operations, sent to committee members F. P. Price, Theodore Wolf, J. C. Hughriter, Jonathan Cordeaux, C. B. Derman and K J. Foster.
Two South Side youths John Rainer and Ernest Hise were fined ten dollars each after a Sunday drunken episode in Wild Went fashion. Rainer had been jailed a week earlier for discharging firearms on a public highway. James Jorenh and John Jones also fined ten dollars for complicity in the robbery of Scholl on the West Side.
At a council auditing committee meeting last night a large number of bills were approved, including two that had sparked much dispute. The session also approved the bill from the Underwriters Association.
The council discusses a $100 payment for detective services tied to identifying those responsible for a fire in Howley Brothers' Penn Avenue building. A second $100 bill for American Fire Engine Company covers a relief valve for a city fire engine.
The equity proceedings of Sliver Creek Mining against DD Taylor and W W Paterson, pending for months, were amicably settled. A court filing states the bill of complaint on the cage is dismissed, no costs to either side, plaintiff to pay court costs. Dispute concerned ownership of coal land leases in Schuylkill County.
The board awarded the heating and ventilation contract for No 10 school in the Fifteenth ward to Smead-Wills of Philadelphia for 4310, with Hunt & Connell offering a lower bid of 3723. O'Malley urged the superior apparatus and higher costs, a minority report was rejected, Annette K. Davis recommended for state diploma, payroll totals 12979.70 with teachers paid soon.
The funeral for Anthony Scanlon Jr. was conducted at 3 pm yesterday from the family residence 108 Anthony Street with friends from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Pittston Archbold and the city in attendance. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included John Walsh Pittston John J Scanlon Archbold Peter McCann James McCann E F Blewitt and Anthony Mullin of the city.
John T McCormack was buried yesterday from his father Edward McCormack’s home on Phelps Street. A high Mass of Requiem was held at St Peters Cathedral by Rev Father McHugh, who preached on death and preparation. Interment followed at Nyde Park Cemetery with pallbearers Dennis Roche John Devanney Henry Wol singer James Maloney Thomas Connord and August Winters.
Judge Archbald refused to grant an injunction in the case of Joseph E Loveland and others against Thomas G Howe. Complainants claim Howe unlawfully enters their Moscow land and harms use. Redress advised by trespass or ejectment or criminal action.
The Blue Label Cigar Makers union holds a state assembly at the Ancient Order of United Workmen hall in Scranton with 32 unions and 5 000 members. Delegates from Philadelphia Reading McQuerrytown Harrisburg Ephrata York Scranton Allentown and other cities attend and committees are named. The group tours Farview and Pine Brook before continuing sessions through Wednesday.
Yesterday, Shippey withdrew his denial and asked that testimony be taken before a judge in chambers in the usual way, after previously insisting on a jury trial. The move shifts the pending matter to judicial in chambers proceedings.
Police halted a brutal acts by Peter Feeley of Mahanoy Plane as he dragged and beat his two sons, Patrick 12 and James 14, using a wooden crutch. They traveled city to city, often surviving by begging, with one boy losing a leg after being struck by a coal train. The story details their harsh journey and the boys’ dream of freedom from their abusive parent.
Miss Anna King Grant wed Louis B. Gernon at 9 pm in the home of her mother Mrs. Clara P. Grant 411 Monroe Avenue. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Pearce with ex-Lieutenant Governor L. A. Watres as escort and Grace Grant as maid of honor. Guests included numerous local officials and many relatives as Bauer’s orchestra played the wedding march.
Edge Moor Bridge company started work on the Linden Street bridge yesterday under James Sheedy with 25 men. seven carloads of supplies arrived and more are expected as the Central railroad provides track room.
An inquest led by Alderman Fuller heard relatives testify and returned a verdict that Detective Anthony Scanlon’s death was accidental with no evidence of suicide or premeditated self harm.
William Watts gate tender at the Y on Lackawanna avenue for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad died last evening at his home 20 Lackawanna avenue after a week of illness. He was nearly sixty, loyal to the railroad, and survived by his wife and four children William John George and Bella. Pleurisy was the cause. Funeral notice will appear tomorrow.
George W. Boyd of the Pennsylvania Railroad states no steps have been taken to establish a through fast train service between Scranton and Philadelphia, and nothing will be done in the matter for the present.
Rev. William Edgar read an admirable paper to Methodist ministers at Elm Park church on the Attitude of the Methodist Episcopal Church Toward Intemperance. The talk drew remarks from all present and highlighted church stance.
An 11 year old son of George M Shelly of Jefferson avenue was seriously injured last night after being thrown from a horse he was riding. Medical aid was summoned and he was removed to his home. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Jefferson avenue.
Lancaster Pa June 0 The grand jury returned twenty true bills for embezzlement against E E Smith and C E Graybill bankers of Columbia Pa Defense counsel moved to quash the indictments arguing illegality of the grand jury and the matter will be argued tomorrow If the indictments are set aside further prosecution would be barred by statute of limitations
Dr T H Andrews of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia calls Horsford's acid phosphate a wonderful remedy for severe dyspepsia. The ad also promotes Turnquest printing services and local vendors offering belts pins and plumbing contacts.
James Shippey withdraws from pursuing a jury verdict in a highly charged divorce action. Carrie Shippey had filed for divorce February 23 on grounds of cruel and intolerable treatment, with testimony suggesting a notably unconventional husband. On April 3 she amended the declaration to add a charge of unfaithfulness.
In Scranton on June 10 185, William Watts aged 69 years died at his residence on Lackawanna Avenue after a week of pleurisy. Funeral notices follow.
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