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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
5
Complaints of irregular delivery blamed on stolen papers. A $5 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps.
Andrew Kane was drunk and locked up by Patrolman Day. The Penn Avenue Baptist church and Sunday school go to Farview Thursday June 2. Fourteen carloads of iron arrived for the Linden street bridge. Marriage licenses granted to several Scranton couples. Dr. Allen Norton Leeto’s funeral set for 3 PM with Elks handling burial. A plaster cast of Dr Loete’s countenance was made for display with one cast to be placed in the Elks’ room.
This season's dress goods offered at deep discounts with woolen lines and checks reduced to sale price. Belt pins for ladies available at 27c and a Bonaparte belt offered at 20 Washington Avenue. Dental services advertise replacement of missing teeth without plates at Dr Wheaton's office 421 Lackawanna Avenue.
In Lackawanna, the class of the school held final graduation exercises with eight graduates and as many friends present. Prizes were awarded for composition and various subjects, diplomas were distributed, and remarks highlighted the value of education and Christianity in shaping students.
Closing testimony before Register of Wills Hopkins focused on Mia Rachael Francis-Williame of Providence. Attorneys Beale and Halslander argued the will’s validity amid claims of unsound mind and later marriage invalidating the document. Hopkins will issue a decision later.
On motion by District Attorney Jones, James Murphy was released yesterday on his own recognizance from the county jail. He has been confined since April 0, when he and Frank Backus were committed by Alderman Fitzsimmons to await trial on a larceny charge. No transcript of the charge was sent to the clerk of the courts.
Commencement exercises for Mansfield State Normal School will be held on Wednesday with the Alumni Association marking its twenty seventh annual reunion on the same day. Advertising notes promote belts and printing services including posters and circulars. Belts and lunchroom items are advertised for sale at Washington avenue locations.
Long meeting ends with extended debate over bills including $77.70 detective service for the Penn avenue fire loss. Council delays warrant actions as Oliver and Nealis clash with President Grier and city solicitor Torrey. Several ordinances and contracts proceed to committees or adoption after motion changes.
Samuel Decker a 26 year old brakeman living with his parents at the corner of Butler and Elm streets Little England was killed near Nay Aug tunnel on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line while alighting from a freight train. He was run down by a passenger train due to unawareness by both crews. Coroner Kelley notified and an inquest planned for morning. body taken to Latchworth.
Four cases heard in police court yielded commitments to county jail for thirty days each. John Boland of the South Shire attacked Mrs. Roland with an axe threat. Barber W. J. Myers of 318 Penn Avenue drunkenly assaulted Annie Gallagher. Owen Mannion of Hyde Park intoxicated in a West Lackawanna saloon and urged a three minute tryst. Luke Kelley of Port Jervis drank, slept outdoors, and sought work stonecutting, all to serve terms during the month.
The Penn Avenue Baptist Church hosted a midsummer primary class program in the Sunday school room. Mise S C Krigbaum directed the event with careful planning and the children performed songs recitations dialogues and the closing hymn My Country Tis of Thee. The audience filled the room and applauded after each number. The program lasted about an hour and a half.
The Ri egele Club house hosts an evening Musicale by the Schumann club featuring Hardenbergh pianoforte school pupils. An artistic programme, assisted by Miss Draeger and other soloists, promises a refined summer event with a list of patronesses including Mrs. J P Dickson and Mrs. James Archband.
Walter J. Robb proprietor of the Palace hotel on Lackawanna avenue began divorce proceedings yesterday from Mary Robb on ground of difidelity. Thomas Holtham named as corespondent. Robb married April 8, 1841 to Mary Cosgrove. Domestic trouble led to arrests. Mrs Robb and Holtham under indictment. Notice also: Elks lodge to attend funeral of Allen Norton Leete at 2 PM. attire specified.
Delegates to the national convention of the League of Republican Clubs will be entertained in Cleveland with elaborate plans. Scranton leaders including Major Everett Warren, F P Weller, and J H Thomas will attend, with state headquarters opened at the Hollenden. The program features tours, concerts, a Forest City park picnic, and a banquet at the Arcade with prominent speakers.
Principal J C Lange reports 36 graduates this year thirteen boys and twenty three girls the largest boy class to date and nineteenth class total Names include Thomas Byron Lloyd Cooper Alex Clark Eugene Fellows Joseph Johler Edward Kelly Dunmore William Morris Robert Pettit John Stanton Charles Teal William Vousrhan Charles Whittemore Tallie Phillips and more The ceremony Friday at Frothingham features salutatory Mary Daniela and valedictory Lloyd Cooper followed by music and decorations for commencement
The finance committee and park commissioners discussed John J. Canavan of New York offering to sell 18.75 acres northeast of Nay Aug park for 26100. The meeting proceeded to general discussion of the proposal.
It was decided to visit and view the land in question before taking any definite action in the proposition. Next Wednesday afternoon was fixed as the time for making the visit.
A Cobb family dispute emerges in a suit before Alderman Post in the Seventeenth ward. Ada Jadry represents plaintiffs and B P Killam and Carrie Cobb executors defend for the estate of 8 W K Cobb. The case centers on notes dated Nov 29 1879 for 150 and 100 dollars for horses bought for 8 W K Cobb. The notes allegedly unpaid though defendants claim payment without receipts. The six year statute expired but Jadry asassignee of 8 FE Cobb seeks renewal for six more years. Parole testimony from three witnesses claims that 1891 Cobb promised payment. Argument scheduled for Friday June 21 at 10 am.
A severely injured wife, blood on her face, sought police aid against husband James H Kilpatrick a Delaware Lackawanna and Western brakeman at 125 Franklin avenue. He faced contempt fines after a heated exchange with Alderman W S Millar and bailed at 500 dollars after causing extensive damage at the Kilpatrick home.
Raymond and Whitcomb faced denial at a location on 4 South Tenth Street within the Mutual Life Insurance Building in Philadelphia. The disputed tour information affected plans for a descriptive book event.
A brief tease invites readers to try the new assortment of appetizers now available. The note hints at a variety of bite size dishes designed to entice diners seeking fresh flavors and simpler, sharable options.
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