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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1895
Page
8
Five dollar reward posted for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps amid numerous delivery complaints and traced thefts.
Prospect avenue resident Warrick Dude and Haylie are treated at Lackawanna Hospital after a broken cup incident. A marriage license was issued in court. Various church sermons and dedications are announced for tomorrow. Public safety talks address Chief Perber and the Nisgora Howe company case. Ballon Jorlun remains in critical condition after a fall from the Hotel Jermyn. Mrs. Fred Winters dies after months of illness. DL&W workers at Archbald, Hilo Park, and Continental mills paid yesterday. Diamond, Nallatead, and Manville mines to pay today. Sunday school entertainment at Kim Park Methodist Episcopal church. Silver Service presented to Lieutenant Governor Watres. Michael J. Schofield sues Beranion Transportation for damages. Pastor to lead quarterly meeting at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Roy Bekman to preach.
A regular meeting at West Lackawanna avenue quarters chose officers for the coming year. Elected: President Fred Dorr, Vice-president T. J. Jennings, recording secretary George T. Kollow, financial secretary W. W. Trees, treasurer Charles H. Miller, foreman Albert Henne, first assistant J. J. Thomas, second assistant Adam Steinhouser, trustees Philip Schnell and Peter Ross, property clerk Thomas Conlon.
Rev F A Doty spoke to the Min Park Zenith members at the Young Men's Christian Association on twelve canes once owned by slaves. The pleasant evening featured the historical object lesson and remarks on heritage.
A health board meeting yesterday discussed smallpox and other concerns. Officials reported four deaths from diphtheria and scarlet fever, typhoid, and whooping cough, with 133 births recorded this month and 107 in February. A case from Wilkes-Barre linked to smallpox sparked travel-related fears.
Henry's minstrel company performed before a large audience at the Academy of Music last night. The show featured a modern minstrel order with specialties like white field marching and a star lineup including Hugh McVev, Larry Mick, J Marcus Doyle, and FH Henry on cornet. Henry announced his severance from the group and plans to return home to Hinghamton.
The city board of appeals, comprising councilmen, met yesterday in the city hall and adjourned after completing business. James F L Noone, the common council member from the Fifteenth ward, was elected chairman. Other members include Golden and McLean from the First and Seventeenth wards, McCann and Thomas from the Fourteenth and Fourth wards. Meetings will resume tomorrow as the board enters a new session.
The readable fragments announce a Tenal Gospel meeting at Young Women's Christian Association rooms and a farewell for Ms. Maury at the same building in Washington Avenue. Additional items reference hymn events, instrument sales, a lecture tour, and a Lent sermon series featuring Mr. Taran Je in Chester Hill, New York.
Notice from the Board of Appeals elected by City Councils to hear appeals from the city outlines hearings at the City Clerk’s office Municipal Building on Monday March 1 in all wards from 10 am to 5 pm with a 12 am break. Special notice mentions sales of last week and local business ads include footwear and Windsor beer offerings.
Welsh community honors Saint David with two banquets on the West Side. Ivorites meet at Meors Hall while a second event is held in Tabernacle Church on Park Avenue. Speakers praise Welsh heritage in America and the contributions of St David to Welsh moral life.
The meeting hears Attorney Scragy on Mrs Sarah Bailey, a 60 plus woman found wandering and committed to Hillside Home. Debate covers her guardianship and funds, with her son liable for upkeep if returned. Gibbons invites taxpayers to tour the Hillside facilities showing about $5000 in improvements. Public officials discuss state aid bills for indigent insane care and other related matters in the district.
In February two events occurred: one person died and one child was born. Dr. W. A. Paine, the outdoor physician, visited fifteen patients for a total of seventy visits and attended the birth of one child.
The William A colliery at Duryea destroyed by fire two weeks ago will be rebuilt at once. William Connell has prepared plans for the new structure and will push the work forward quickly. Officials filed claims against companies seeking settlement from damage and other issues are noted.
The piece praises honest advertising and condemns exaggerated claims. It notes steady trade and attractive styles while announcing added value with lower prices than elsewhere. The store emphasizes intelligent shopping and commitment to honest value.
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