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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
5
The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing copies from subscriber doorsteps after widespread reports of irregular delivery and traced thefts.
Washington avenue Kindergarten holds graduation exercises Monday evening June 3 with Rev Warren G Partridge addressing the graduates. Miss Salisbury, pupil of Madam Krauss Roehe, will present the program and showcase the kindergarten’s progress for public viewing.
The young priest Rev Edward J Kelley died yesterday at his father's home 814 Monroe avenue after his ordination on January 14 at St Peter's cathedral He was born November 2 1876 in the city and entered St Charles College and St Mary's Seminary before his call to priesthood His last hours were peaceful and a solemn high mass of requiem will be held at St Peter's cathedral followed by interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
Mrs Joseph Kilpatrick lies dangerously ill at a friend's home after severe blows from her husband. Doctors fear possible hearing loss and plan to move her to Lackawanna hospital. The husband remains jailed.
The finance committee of councils and the park commissioners meet jointly tomorrow afternoon in Nay Aug park to inspect the Canavan estate adjoining property. A report will be made to councils on the advisability of purchasing part of the tract and annexing it to the park.
Report of mortality in the city lists one new typhoid case and one death, six new diphtheria cases and one death, one death from consumption, and twenty four total deaths from all causes for the last week according to the board of health.
The will of Dr. Allen Norton Leete late of this city was admitted to probate yesterday with letters testamentary granted to Mrs Emma V Leete and Colonel F J Fitzsimmons. The will made in February leaves all property to Mrs Leete.
At the Home for the Friendlesa managers meeting held Friday a vote of thanks was tendered J. D. Williams & Bro. and Caterer Huntington for great favors received on the occasion of the Easter gate at Mrs. N. Y. Leet's home.
On July 3 1895 the N E A convention departs Scranton on D L and W train No 3, then Buffalo with Nickel Plate special to Chicago arriving noon next day and Denver 630 pm July 1. Two nights en route. For sleeper space and information contact officials in Scranton Buffalo or Nickel Plate Buffalo. Special dining rooms at Lotimann's Spruce Street noted.
Police busted a major shoplifting ring operated by three Italian families at 1235 and 1236 Penn Avenue. Goods valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars filled seven trunks, with jewelry, silk, watches, and clothing recovered. Identifications linked suspects Philip Lodato and wife Andrew and wife Peter Spoto and wife, aided by captured accomplices.
Miss Dora Buchannan a white 24 year old resident of 232 Raymond court married John R. Epps a 25 year old colored delivery wagon driver. They were granted a marriage license yesterday by the clerk of the courts and held wedding festivities at 232 Raymond court after the ceremony.
Thomas Holtham, named as correspondent in the divorce case of William Robb against Mary Robb, asked the court to set aside files showing Minnie Holtham as his wife. They married June 9, 1875, and lived together until August 1892 when he says he was compelled to leave due to her cruel conduct.
Friday the third brigade examining board will meet at Harrisburg to examine officers recently chosen in the Thirteenth regiment. General J P Gobin serves as president with Colonel Frank McGee of the Eighth regiment among the board members.
Christopher Agler, 30, employed by Contractor Schroeder, fell about fifty feet from the third floor while moving a scaffolding plank. He died instantly when his head struck a board and a cross piece on the ground. The accident halted work for the day as a coroner and jury prepared to inspect the site. Agler, unmarried, lived at 20 South Washington Avenue and had eight years with Schroeder. Funeral plans depend on church affiliation at River Street.
Attorneys for the borough contend the council refuses to adopt rules not set by a properly organized board of health. They note the February 28 1895 appointment of five men as health board members and allege some nominated individuals were never confirmed. The council says the listed men were not validly appointed and that the board was improperly organized due to a disputed meeting.
Miss Cora Van Tassell presented Tennessee's Pardner a western drama by Scott Marble at the Frothingham last night. The company received strong support from William Stuart and a reading man in a cool inviting theater. Music and dancing enhanced the evening. This evening the drama will be repeated. Tomorrow afternoon Fanchon the Cricket and Wednesday Leah the Forsaken follow.
Travel notice for Epworth Leaguers promoting a direct Central Railroad of New Jersey trip to the International convention in Chattanooga. Departs Scranton 1.23 p.m. arrives 6.40 p.m. next day with one transfer at Philadelphia Reading Terminal to The Shenandoah Limited. Fares to Scranton 23.40, Pittston 27.07, Wilkes-Barre 7.06. Tickets valid to June 2 and return within fifteen days. optional thirty day extension if departing Chattanooga before June 20.
YY Ba C. B. and Epworth League promote topic cards for six months. The Tribune advertises posters circulars and tickets printed at low prices for excursions and festivals this summer.
A large Scranton delegation journeyed to Harrisburg to urge Governor Hastings to appoint RE N Willard to the new Superior court bench. Judge Jessup extolled Willard on qualifications, local ties, and sympathy for plain people, presenting many endorsements from mayors, judges, lawyers, and lawmakers.
An elderly Buffalo woman recalls months of severe pain from a recurring ailment and credits Doan's Kidney Pills for rapid relief after an especially bad attack. She reports back and abdominal pain easing, dizziness fading, and a return to normal after taking the pills. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo for 60 cents.
David C. Roberts allegedly went through the pockets of a drunken John Reid and accomplice Thomas McLoughlin after preying on tavern crowds near Brown's Lane. Reid and McLoughlin paid a $2.60 fine each while Roberts was jailed for arraignment before a judge.
Eight well known Republicans from the city and vicinity left last night by the Lackawanna train for Cleveland, where the national convention of Republican league clubs runs until Friday afternoon. The party includes M. Hi, Dale, Major T. F. Penman, John J. Davis, B F Rekathan, Clarence E. Pryor, Robert Robinson, Captain T. C. Parker, and Halcomb of Luzerne. They will transfer at Buffalo to the Nickel Plate line and will meet Scrantonians who left Harrisburg yesterday to support Wizard’s candidacy for the superior court judgeship.
Inquest verdict finds Decker died from his own negligence after alighting from a moving freight train near No 6 and struck by a passenger train heading toward Scranton. Six crewmen testified none claimed knowledge of the fatality. Also included are marriage licenses issued in Scranton and suit against two insurers over a burnt estate.
Pumbly and Electric Bella phone 2242 to W G Doud & Co 609 Lackawanna Ave. Acid Phosphate is dangerous cheaper substitutes offered none equal to the genuine insist on Horsford's. St Patrick Choir Concert at St Thomas College hall Wyoming Ave June 19 Arthur Sullivan Prodigal Son Mozarts piano concerto Miss Maud Copeland Bauer's full orchestra tickets cents. Teeth replacement without plates at Dr K T Wheaton 421 Lackawanna Ave. Buy Berries and Pines this week E G Coursen.
A Wilkes-Barre committee of public charity workers visited Scranton to study its associated charities system. They plan to form a unified charity organization back home and scheduled a meeting at St Stephen's Episcopal church to discuss joining ministers and officers of local groups. A stray business line mentions plumbing services and a flour mill capacity.
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