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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps after widespread complaints of irregular delivery traced to stolen papers.
The estimates committee of councils will meet tonight. A large supper was enjoyed at Elm Park Methodist church last evening. The Delaware and Hudson company activities were noted at Laurel Run and Baltimore slope yesterday. A marriage license was granted to Henry Sebolt and Cathrine Richards of Ophant. A foreman change at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops was announced. Several local incidents and meetings are reported along with minor injuries and missing children.
An archivist style transcription notes Mary McHugh s will with beneficiaries William Bohemd Cobb and Joeyson towrielily. Deputy Register of Wills Hopkind presided as affidavits and testimony were heard with further division of property expected.
Miss Bertha Macurdy bid farewell to more than 1500 friends at the Youle Women's Christian Association rooms on Wyoming Avenue. The event featured remarks by Mrs. Ezra Hi Ripple and A. W. Dickson, with praise for her four years of leadership and the association’s growth from 454 to 1500 members and 40,000 annual visits. The Joseph Haydn orchestra performed final selections and guests enjoyed refreshments.
Local listings announce Henry De Mille's The Danger Signal at the Academy of Music with a strong cast and dramatic snow plow scene. Also billed is The Pay Train with sensational acts and a realistic boiler explosion. Aladdin pantomime follows with notable performers and special prices on instruments.
Newton a 62 year old blacksmith and World War veteran killed himself with a dose of poison at his wife’s home on North Bromley Avenue after telling family he would destroy himself. He lived apart from his wife, left a bottle of medicine on his person, and died before medical help arrived. An inquest is planned. he is survived by his wife and son Ira Newton.
Evie Variety Company fills an engagement at Davis Theatre as the All Star Specialty Company opens a three day run. Performers include the Baileys on roller skates Minnie Ardell the contortionist Eddie O'Dell in tramp attire and the Lovenburg sisters with songs. Receipts go to the Associated Charities treasury.
A four story brick and Indiana stone facade building rises at 2 Lackawanna avenue to house M Norton store. Built by BH Ss Williams from plans by F L Walter the 100 by 25 foot structure will be ready for occupancy by April 1 after Dake & Co’s former building was destroyed by the September 15 fire.
Mrs M T Richards of Providence R I opened a lecture series at the Albright library with four divisions The Roman period Anglo-Saxon Norman and the English period The first focus was on the age of Queen Anne with remarks on Addison Swift and Pope The era is noted for wit and satire in poetry but prose shows great versatility.
Mrs Mary Jesnota of Pell township was freed from county jail on a writ of habeas corpus after a judge ruled the indictment failed to specify theft amount. Abe Jeanets claimed $100 cash, but Jesnota asserted it as her own earnings. Detective McKeever had earlier brought her back. Minish facing fornication charges. Judge Gunster released Jesnota on her own recognizance for $200.
Many amateurs sign up for the boxing tournament at the National Athletic Club in Muste hull Mure with entries closing soon. Participants include Gardiner Allen Monahan Callahan Woods and Williams from various clubs. weigh-ins list 14 and 11 pound classes with several named boxers from American Excelsior Metropolitan and National clubs.
Officers of Lackawanna council No 1 arrange a two month series of talks on varied subjects with speakers including Howell Harris John Proud George Howell Victor Layer and John Davies Also catalogs new books and a literary monthly The Board of Appeals will hold appeals at the City Clerk office on March 9 10 18 1895 from 1 to 4 p.m Beranton Pa modes and notices follow.
Silas Belles of Lackawanna township died under mysterious circumstances and coroner to perform post mortem. Brother Simon Belles said the deceased feared poisoning from his wife who had previously left and returned. Insurance policies of $500 and concerns about foul play prompted questions as Dr Stevens and coroner Hastings proceed with examination today.
The advert promises record low prices and first class goods with ten dollars buying nearly fifteen dollars’ worth. It notes prompt delivery and guaranteed goods from agent F. P. Price, emphasizing value in the valley market.
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