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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps amid widespread delivery irregularities traced to theft.
City notes report multiple council meetings and a Penn Avenue Nuptial church social with cake and ice cream. Other items include a funeral, probate actions, marriage licenses, letters of administration, a high school commencement diagram, and special railway rates tied to the Epworth League convention.
A gallery named Frothingham will open tomorrow night to serve patrons unable to obtain tickets. A Red Letter Day Sale offers remnants and oddments today through MEAKS & HAGEN.
Nelson Woodruff a wealthy Mount Cobb farmer and Jefferson Township assessor hanged himself from a tree in his orchard at about 6 am. He was nearly 50 and leaves a wife and one child. Coroner J A Kelley and a jury ruled death by his own hand, noting a temporary mental aberration as cause and inciting shock in the community.
Miss Clara Ja Rue of Chinchilla married Walter B Cobb of this city at her parents home in Chinchilla. The ceremony was by Rev F Daorwis of Wavenly in the parlor with friends present. Afterward a wedding dinner, couple to Niagara Falls and Ohio trip, then reside at 129 Fairview Avenue.
At Elm Park parsonage Rev. W H Pearce married Miss Ida Gifford to George Mield and Miss Mary Gifford to Arthur Leyshon. The brides, sisters, live on Sanderson Avenue and left for New York on a wedding tour before heading to Atlantic City for a week. After returning they reside on West Side and Adams Avenue respectively. Leyshon is a traveling salesman for Jones Bros and Field works at The Tribune. A Tribune fourth anniversary souvenir will be distributed Saturday.
During the Dunmore borough meeting Frank Stover representative of the Thumewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph Company proposed a borough fire alarm system. He displayed boxes and apparatus and offered pricing at 2552, 2270 and 2470 dollars. No decision was made as council sought merit assessment of the system.
A podd sized audience saw Leah the Forsaken produced by the Van Tassell company at Frothingham. Mies Van Tassell impressed with clever staging and strong performance. Earlier the company offered Panchonhe Cricket to a large, pleased crowd. Tonight Fanchon the Cricket returns to the same venue.
Meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmanns 4 cent regular dinners wines liquors and watermelons advertised. Pillsbury Flour Mills capacity 17 50 barrels daily. Funeral notices for Jacob Ruach and Evan Jooms indicate town events with church services and interment set.
William Gurd of 104 Ashe Street died at Lackawanna hospital from two pistol wounds suffered near Moses Steel Car Wheel works between 9 and 10 Monday night. County Detective Leyshon examined the case. coroner's jury found a 38 caliber bullet lodged in the intestine causing peritonitis.
Miss Anna C. Durkin served as accompanist and earned praise for her delicate touch and expressive powers. The oratorio’s strong reception led Haydn Evans to plan a fall revival, signaling renewed interest in the work.
Committee reports at the Sheridan Monument association meeting praise soliciting efforts and predict generous donor support. Attorney Donahoe announces a Lackawanna county championship baseball game and a lane bowling contest with prizes for hammer throwing. Secretary Dawson has sold 1,900 tickets as the group prepares for the Fourth of July excursion with ample railroad accommodations and strong turnout expected.
Patrick J. Messitt and Miss Hannon were married at St. Peter's Cathedral. The groom, Scranton Traction official, escorted Miss Kathe Hannon of Irving Avenue to the altar. Miss Linnie McHugh and Timothy McCoy attended. They plan a two week honeymoon in Atlantic City.
W A St John ex president of the Scranton Race Ball association was severely injured while riding a bicycle on Washington avenue last night. He was unconscious at his home on Forest court after a collision with a buggy and horse. He suffered a head blow causing brain concussion but is not in critical condition though rest is advised.
The Cannavan and Reynolds tracts near Nay Aug park were surveyed by the joint finance committee with park commissioners and city officials. They examined portions of each tract and heard a price proposal of 26 000 for 28 acres, with the committee to report a purchase contingent on a lower Cannavan price and a proportional Reynolds price.
A warrant sworn by 15 year old Charles Perry against Hotel Terrace proprietor Whyte alleges assault and battery. Whyte waived hearing and posted bail. The boy, employed at the hotel, caused trouble by breaking a lamp and misbehaving, after which Whyte reportedly struck him for his insolence.
Enoch the Amphibi ous King performs in a water tank and dives beneath the surface while singing trombone and performing acrobatics. The show is part of Laurel HI attractions provided by Manager Laine, alongside horses and other displays. Also offering horse sales at Luke’s stable and advertising printing services for posters and tickets by The Tribune.
A clarification from GL Ackerman and Richard Little denies writing and signing a letter published in The Tribune about shoplifters. F W Millar admits authoring the piece under a signed alias with Ackerman named, claiming consent by a witness, shifting responsibility to E W Millar.
The Summer Home, run by St Luke's Men's Guild, opens on June 27 1805. Cottage donated by Charles Schlager, now larger than previous site. Needed are busy chairs lounges rugs carpet or matting small tables cots beds bureaus hammocks and bracket lamps. donations should be notified to H. Price, chairman, before Saturday.
The boy claims innocence and says he knows who took the items. He has until this evening to provide the names before the hearing with Alderman Wright proceeds.
Remains removed from the family home on Monroe Avenue to St Peter's Cathedral for a funeral service. The church was draped in black with catafalque flowers candles and mournful decor as pallbearers including Rev Patrick Lavelle and Walter Gorman carried out duties. The mass was led by Rev P J Golden with a detailed ceremony and sermon to follow the Tribune’s fourth anniversary solvent.
Hundreds are expected at Lorraine for a big Saturday excursion featuring the Jewell brothers famed Geronauts. Balloons will drop one hundred envelopes with a deed prize and a free $200 job at Lorraine. Tickets from Wood Harmon & Co. Also notices on Niagara trip and local ads for a piano and plumbing services.
Officials from the Pottsville board of health will visit Scranton to examine the crematory plant sanitary regulations and the health board practices. Scranton is said to possess the most complete crematory facility of its capacity in the Eastern states and the inspection will be led by Dr W O Allen health officer and a team including Dr James K Bentley Captain W H Burke Walter Hinges Colonel G Ripple and Dr W A Paine.
Peter Spoto and his wife Andrew Lodato and Philip Lodato with their spouses were jailed after failing to post bail fixed by Alderman Millar. Reports say the Ninth street Italian, Joseph Remong, held a bundle of suspected stolen goods at his home and awaits hearing once his wife arrives. she is described as delicate and highly nervous.
Tiane Leeds, a late war veteran, sells bananas from a push cart on Lackawanna Avenue. Youths stole his banana knife wagon cover paper bags two baskets and fruit. A boy named August Bchults of South Washington Avenue was arrested.
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