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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps amid widespread irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers.
Copper cornice for the Hotel Jermyn arrived by rail yesterday. A Green Ridge Wheelmen excursion to Lake Ariel was successful. The Penn Avenue Baptist Church group heads to Farview Thursday June 37. Lodge at Preston Park opened for the season. The Thirteenth Regiment rifle range at Dickson will close Saturday for a local fair. Scranton training class for kindergartners closing exercises Monday at Albright Memorial Hall. Large attendance at St Catherine's Catholic church luncheon. Rev H B Sheffer to preach at Green Ridge United Church this evening. Ephaphtha guild members from St Pike's Church enjoyed a day out.
Farview residents and friends prepare for a Beranton Bicycle Club outing to New York and seashore resorts with tickets valid ten days. Adam Gilone a two year old from Parker street was struck by coal in the Storra shaft at 4 pm injuring fingers. he is hospitalized at Moses Yaugler Hospital. Marriage licenses were issued to several couples in Soramnton and surrounding towns.
Coroner J A Kelley held an inquest into a body found in the woods near Chinchilla. Jurors declared the man unknown and ruled death by self-inflicted means or undetermined cause, with the remains placed in the Abington Poor District. Names of several jurors and potential identifiers were read but yielded no conclusive identity.
A small afternoon recital took place at the home of Wiss Lente on Jefferson Avenue. Misses Grace and Annie Rose assisted as attendants. The program featured piano pieces including Mazurkas, Serenades, and songs by Anna Clark, Florence Kline, and Sadie Powner among others.
Cora Van Tassel impressed with a rendition at The Frothingham last night as the company closes its engagement with two Saturday performances. The program includes Western drama Pennesseec's Pardner at 10 cents and Leah the Moreaken by special request, not A Little Officer as advertised. The Frothingham is praised as a cool pleasant venue during warm days.
The city hall meeting of the building committee of the board of control reviewed repairs additions and alterations to ready public schools for September. The supply committee also met to list books paper and supplies for next year. The board will advertise for proposals to furnish supplies. A Tribune anniversary souvenir will be given with tomorrow's issue.
Fancy fresh vegetables California peaches apricots oranges pines berries reduced prices at Commonwealth Show Store Washington Avenue. Courten russet shoes also discounted.
Mamie Dolan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Dolan died at age eleven years and months in Taylor. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Scranton councils transact routine business with one exception a unanimous resolution by the common branch demanding that H M Paine substantiate whiskey expense charges against councilmen. The nomination of Charles E. Kouraley from Green Key for street commissioner was referred to the effects and bridges committee.
The common council acted on a large volume of business with no opposition to the third heading. A sidewalk and street project on Washington avenue was approved, as were property purchases on Wyoming avenue to widen sidewalks and set grades. An appeal in the Penny Rewell damage case was recommended to the supreme court.
In Select Council ordinances introduced include a wagon licensing tax of 6 dollars for wagons with 200 pounds capacity, exemptions for wagons in sales rooms or with four inch or wider fires, and funds to be used on unpaved streets. Also an ordinance bans new structures or additions with combustible material within a defined boundary. Several ordinances passed third reading on street car speed limits, Webster avenue grading, Swetland Street widening, and Ninth Robison Jackson and Nealis court grades. The Cannovan estate land price is deemed exorbitant and a Reynolds tract option is sought. Contracts and referrals cover North Main avenue repairs, Linden street bridge ironwork inspector, and Wells street bridge project, with adjournment to next Thursday.
Mr and Mrs E C Dimmick of Sanderreen avenue gave a reception last evening for Miss Payne and Miss Beale of Washington DC. Attendees included numerous Misses and Messrs from Wilkes Barre Chicago Princeton Montrose Carbondale and other areas. Bauer's orchestra provided music and Neral decorations were by G W Clark.
The mine examining board concluded a two day examination of candidates for foreman and assistant foreman roles. Results due in two weeks. 83 percent or higher earns a foreman certificate while 60 to 83 percent licenses assist to be foreman. The Tribune published questions on mine law and safety.
Joseph Remona of Ninth street was freed yesterday on his own recognizance to appear with his wife for a hearing this afternoon. A house search found a quantity of goods. Alire Hemona became hysterical and was not taken to the station. The other Miailians were jailed likely until September court after the next grand jury session. Mrs. Duggan will aid in placing the three infants with their mothers in an institution for child care.
Miss Matilda Rolf and August Milbrandt, both of this city, were married last evening at 1038 Webster Avenue by Rev. John Randolph of the Lawtheran church of Peteralure. Bridesmaids Lighle Davy Lena Rolf Olga Pettack. groomsmen Fred Blunch August Fiddler Chas Buchner. All wore fitting attire. A supper followed the ceremony.
Pottsville visitors from the Scranton board of health toured Pottsville’s crematory plant and learned about the board’s operations. The party included Dr. W. Alen, Dr. J. Bentley, Walter Briggs, Colonel JH Ripple, and Captain W. Burke, plus the Pottsville officials, who then toured local sights before departing.
Mr. C Ff Karn of Munele Indiana will sell twenty four head of horses workers drivers and saddlers at Cusick’s stable opposite the court house on Saturday. E M Strong is the auctioneer. Also notices about posters circulars tickets for upcoming excursions and festivals.
In the main court room Judge Gunster heard the Hensley Robison case and related charges. Hensley was found not guilty on bigamy but costs were imposed. perjury and adultery charges were resolved with verdicts of not guilty or dismissed, while Miss Reguli paid costs and a divorce action proceeds. Other defendants faced assault and riot charges with mixed verdicts as proceedings continued.
The defendant Koerner was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery after testimony that he went home and did not see Mil ler again that night. Attorney T. J. Dugnan defended Koerner while Commonwealth District Attorney John M. Harris prosecuted. Judge Albright imposed a $10 fine, costs, and sixty days in the county jail.
Mrs. Evan M. Jones of Taylor died at the home of Tallie Jones in Feltyville on Tuesday evening. Her burial was arranged privately in Puree Home cemetery, Taylor, after health officer Dr. Bob Weston refused burial permit without coroner’s inquest. The coroner concluded no inquest was necessary despite the initial decision to hold one.
Dorsey faced charges after John Kaguscinski was arrested for keeping mason’s tools belonging to him. Kaguscinski claimed Dorsey could claim them, or they would be thrown out on the street if he did not. Alderman Millar discharged the defendant and ruled Dorsey must pay costs.
A curtailed OCR note describes a June event for teachers and the public to view the cataract with round trips from Carbondale and Scranton. It lists times around 9:00 a.m. from Scranton and 9:20 a.m. from Carbondale, with reduced 76 percent rates and contact George Kirby for details.
A high grade 7 1-3 octave piano with beautiful mahogany cage and repeating action offers modern improvements. Sold very cheap to a private buyer. Address Box 227 for details. Dr. T. Wheaton's Office 42 Lackawanna Avenue.
Store offers discounts on Minnesota Patent Flour Fancy Butter Potatoes Granulated Sugar and more from June 15. Advertises lowest prices on meats dairy and canned goods with emphasis on first-class quality at reduced rates.
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