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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. The notice cites widespread irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers and urges readers to report tips to nab culprits.
The city records show marriage license issued to John George Druck and Fannie Blat. Assessor Partridge returned his ward books. hotel keeper Edward Horn denies fight arrangements at his place. Rabbi Feuerlicht to speak on Moses Mendelsohn at Linden Street Temple. Democratic council caucus adjourned with four members absent. Peter Engel released from jail after embezzlement bail default. bondman Alexander Starkman. Attorneys Ward and Horn begin ejectment suit over Old Forge land title. Oriental rug sale at Hull & Co. announced. B Scott Jr to conduct sale. Charles Schadt arrested for obtaining $1 by false pretenses from Alexander Dunn. Case settled after evidence. note forged as Samuel McCuver.
Past Sachems of the Improved Order of Red Men in Lackawanna county met at Pocono Tribe hall to form the Lackawanna County Association of Past Sachems. The group aims to promote the order’s interests and improve intertribal communication in the county and northeastern state. John T. Howe and H. P. Woodward served as temporary chairman and secretary.
The committee on by laws and permanent organization includes D. C. Williams John Werner and A. A. Ayers. Permanent organization will be effected at the next meeting Thursday evening April 11 at the Sipe meeting place.
A Philadelphia sub-committee of the highways committee arrived in Scranton by special train to inspect the steam heating plant of Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power Co. The visit aimed to study steam conduit proposals for a Philadelphia franchise and city heating plans. Present were council members, the company founders, and officials including Mayor Connell and Health Officer Good. The party traveled from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia with stops planned in Harrisburg.
Mrs M T Richards delivered the third lecture on English literature in Albright Library focusing on the age of George II. She praised Samuel Johnson and noted the controversies over forged works by James McPherson and Thomas Chatterton, while postponing the Hebrew history lecture to Tuesday.
The Scranton council debated the Traction company ordinance to lay two tracks on Franklin avenue between Spruce street and Lackawanna avenue. Dr. T. L. Everhart opposed the measure for property owners, a dispute arose with Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Robinson, and a report was postponed before the ordinance passed two readings. The session also approved sewer bids, park plans, and a final railway ordinance, with adjournment set for next Thursday.
Alderman John Fitzsimmons waived a hearing and posted bail for his appearance as the dispute over warrants proceeds to court. Ignat Stroll faced two warrants for his brother Joseph Stroll’s assault and theft charges, with a later warrant accusing Fitzsimmons of obtaining legal fees after Stroll’s anger. The case centers on the true number of warrants issued and their charges.
Michael Blewitt, a well known local figure, was arrested after police found his wife bloodied and injured at their Center Street apartment near Wyoming Avenue. He claimed a rough push and a fall caused the wounds. a relative contradicted him. Blewitt to have a police court hearing this morning.
Beran ton Bicycle club met to elect officers for the fiscal year 1895 and adopt new by-laws classifying members as associate and active. No old officers were re elected. Elected officers include D B Atherton president BE C Dean vice president G Sharpes secretary William uth treasurer BE A Gilmore captain and directors T M Wandling W W Berry C A Godfrey B T Lucey BR J Williams W BE Arnold and PF J Hintemister.
The City Union of the Christian Endeavor society held its first union social last night at the Penn Avenue church. About a thousand members and many leading citizens attended. President E B Williams introduced Rev Warren G Partridge who welcomed attendees and urged use of the church parlors. Williams explained the social’s purpose while the crowd learned the event was titled Hit and Mish.
Official programme for the St Patrick s Day parade in Carbondale issued by Grand Marshal James A O Hara lists divisions and commanders from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and boards. Formation details specify routes from 116 a mon River atroot to city buildings with reviews and dismissals, weather contingencies, and railroad logistics for Ontario and Western trains departing Scranton and Carbondale.
Daniel O'Brien of Elmhurst collided with a moving Laurel Hill car on Lackawanna avenue. He was found badly bruised and taken to the police station after claiming serious injuries. Police Surgeon Fulton will reassess once sober. Also notes upcoming Nickel Plate excursions and a local sheet music sale.
Obituary notices list infant Vincent Fleming two his parents on Adams Avenue Hyde Park cemetery. Mary Gibson died at 1810 Prospect Avenue. funeral to be announced. Roger Haggerty of Scranton Street to be buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after a solemn requiem. Mrs Caroline Hendrick of Carbon Dale dies of lung congestion. funeral details forthcoming. John W Hib Rauh, 61, of North Ninth Street Scranton. funeral at 2 o clock this afternoon, Forest Hill cemetery. Michael Sweeney of 81 Hemlock Street Scranton dies aged 60. funeral Saturday morning at 9 o clock Hyde Park cemetery.
The Eastern League met in New York approving the Spalding ball and the championship schedule. Opening games set for April 2 feature Rochester at Wilkes-Barre, Syracuse at Scranton, Toronto at Springfield, and Buffalo at Providence with Sunday games allowed in Providence, Rochester, and Buffalo. Visiting clubs receive a $1500 guarantee or 50 percent of receipts. If a club disbands, its games don’t count toward the championship.
Keogh brothers Michael Ho and Mark J. Keogh close five year tenure as landlords of the St. Charles Hotel on March 31 and plan a public auction starting March 6 to sell hotel furnishings. They contemplate future work options, including possibly renting another hotel in the city or returning to Binghamton. No successor has been chosen to replace Messry Keogh.
Advertised listing from a Valley store promotes first class goods at low prices across flour sugar cured hams tea coffee butter and household items. It asserts quality with money back guarantees and claims prices undercut competitors.
A shop advertises deeply discounted prices on meat and many other goods. It promises satisfactory quality or money back, polite attention, and prompt delivery to attract customers to its stone storefront.
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