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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1895
Page
8
A notice states a reward of eight dollars for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. It notes widespread irregular delivery traced to stolen papers and aims to deter theft.
Night and day school staff paid. Lectures by Wl Carlton April 9 at Frothingham. Michael Blewitt fined for drunkenness and wife abuse. Ground broken at Richmont Park for H. A. Dimitch residence. Administration letters to Henry Schaf. Ancient Order United Workmen smoker March 19. Dr James McLeod on Restitution and Liquor Traffick at First Presbyterian. Bond filed for Martin O Connor treasurer of St Peter's Young Men’s Society. Rev C A McGee to preach at Howard Place church. Initial performance tickets for City Government may be exchanged at Academy box. YMCA health talk by Dr W W Ives. Delinquent school tax collected for Scranton district. YWCA Gospel meeting Sunday. Elm Park Church sermons on conversion and noble purpose. Margaret Barry released from jail. Judgment notes turned over to assignee John P Kelly. James Dempsey issues wrestling challenge. Boxing tournament entries and charity concert at Green Ridge.
Attorneys Burns and Dona han represent the defendant in a preliminary injunction hearing. Judge Chineter issued an injunction restraining construction on Cherry street claiming a foot privilege violation. The case, Jordan versus city, proceeds in court today as the rule to strike the injunction is argued. The Tribune notes the receipt of The Brownleat Revelry by Nellie Beamuer as a musical gem.
The Loyal Knights of America will hold a semi annual meeting in Wilkes Barre next Tuesday. Attendance is expected to be large with many societies from adjoining counties. Debates will cover amendments to laws and a funeral benefit plan. Officers will be nominated for the coming term.
Mrs A and Benjamin of Portland Michigan will address the Central Women's Christian Temperance Union at Elm Park Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She recently became president of the Michigan WCTU and a longtime national officer, inviting the public to attend. In the evening she will lecture at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Stranton advances on a fireproof school with third story walls rising and steel trusses over the auditorium. The project aims to reflect regional pride and stand among top architectural works in the northeast. Scranton Business College reports many new students and continued sessions through summer. Williams of Williams Rogers praises the college's phenomenal success. Lehmanns and Robinvons advertise a fine selection of liquors and beers on draught.
About fifty guests at the Worcester Athletic Club rooms in Boston Store hall watched John Vighe and Anthony Gordon display self defense skills. The pair, unbeaten in city bouts, prepare for the Amateur Athletic Union national tournament next week at Allegheny City near Pittsburgh. Gordon impressed with footwork and timing while Tighe exhibited peak form, marking a strong Scranton presence for the Excelsior club in Allegheny proceedings. They depart Monday for Pittsburgh by the Delaware and Hudson line, with preliminary rounds next Tuesday and Wednesday and finals Friday night.
A team of horses hitched to a heavy wagon owned by Henry Battin & Co. bolted from the Lackawanna freight yard yesterday. They struck a buggy near the Railroad association rooms, smashed a Franklin avenue mailbox as letters flew, toppled a sidewalk stone near Sumter Bros., wrecked another buggy, and finally halted after colliding with a telegraph pole near the Coyne House. The driver escaped injury.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers perform tonight at the Young Men's Christian Association hall to raise funds for finishing and furnishing the Y M C A building. Proceeds support the association’s educational facilities and gymnasium. membership has grown to 1171, underscoring demand for improved equipment.
The funeral for Mrs BE Hendrick of Carbondale is at 1 PM today at her Lincoln Avenue home, conducted by Rev T S Jepson of Berean Baptist. Interment is private at Maplewood Cemetery at 4 PM. Honorary pallbearers include Bryce R Mair C BE Rettew S B Jones William Bowers Thomas Orchard Nicholas Moon Pierce Butler P J Joslin. Acting pallbearers are Lee Vail James Whitfeld Henry Krantz DeRoy M Schoonover Walter Bennett and Frank Orchard.
Researcher John H. McFern of Omaha Nebraska investigates a Hugh Howell in a matter involving Mrs. McFern of Omaha. The note suggests a possible deception or financial action being examined.
William Yuski of West Lackawanna avenue and Dominick Strages of Hyde Park faced Alderman Wright on embezlement and failure to surrender church property. They were elected January 6 for six months but refused to hand over money and books, with defense arguing proper process. Bail set at 200 dollars.
Lawrence failed to satisfy the audience with a full exposure of the Baldwins tricks. He demonstrated water turning to wine, levitating tables, and spirit pipes, then claimed to reveal the Baldwins methods. Edward Barnardo and Mile Electra also performed as part of the evening's entertainment.
Alderman Donovan heard the case against Aaron Goldberg and J Burros proprietors of night lunch wagons charged with obstructing Lackawanna avenue. Attorney O'Brien offered a city treasurer’s license and a street commissioner's permit as evidence and argued the ordinance does not apply to lunch wagons. Decision reserved until Tuesday afternoon. defendants released on their own recognizance. Dr Gibbons of New York will be in Beranton office every Monday. Stock sale announces removal to 9 Spruce Street April 1 and plumbing and electric services offered by W Freeman at 609 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Poor Board met yesterday and relieved several destitute cases. A father sought Hillside Home care for his insane daughter Mary Louisa Wesser of Roaring Brook, offering weekly maintenance. Other cases included Mrs Gannon and Mrs Datley, with plans for Hillside Home placement and district transfers for a crippled family.
George L. Ridelman of the West Side was arraigned before Alderman Wright on a charge of embezzling 27.71 dollars from the Prudential Insurance company. He posted 200 bail with Thomas Appleman as bondsman. Hidelman, an insurance agent, was found short 27.71 in his accounts. a warrant had been out for a month before Constable Byers located him.
Palmer Coxs The Brownies characters have been brought to the stage by Jefferson, Klow and Milinger, matching the popularity of the magazine depictions. The tiny capered figures with large heads and slim legs delight children and fans of juvenile literature, proving a strong stage spectacle.
Scranton to host a breakthrough production fresh from New York City with a special Delaware Lackawanna and Western train bringing the company. The April 4, 6 dates promise a identical rendition and strong audience appeal.
John Norton was arraigned before Alderman Wright on charges of snatching a pocketbook containing money from a young woman in Carbondale a few days earlier. He posted $500 bail for future court appearances. The remark about a bandsman named Patrick Jordin appears as garbled text in the source.
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