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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1895
Page
5
A newspaper ad offers a five dollar reward plus thirty five dollars for information leading to the conviction of any person stealing The Tribune from subscribers doorsteps. The notice notes multiple complaints of irregular delivery traced to stolen papers.
City notes report tonight's council meetings and routine board of control business. A Saturday egg war cut Easter novelties to cents a dozen. Boston Stars entertainment to be held at Railroad Young Men's Christian Association.
Scranton fared poorly as Beranton youths failed in Tuesday night rounds at the Amateur Athletic Union tournament in Pittsburgh. William McMahon of North Side defeated Anthony Gordon of Excelsior Beranton after Gordon twice fell, while Charles Gelbert of the University of Pennsylvania outpointed J. J. Payne of the Cleveland Athletic Club with a decisive first round blow.
In a tight clash Gelbert and Payne traded blows with Payne gaining the edge in the center ring thanks to reach. The judges favored Payne who landed the sharper blows, giving Cleveland a second victory of the evening as Forest City visitors reacted with evident joy.
State basketball final to be played this evening at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory. Company C, Thirteenth regiment, vs Company C club of the Ninth regiment for the title. Pittston currently holds the championship. Scranton team aims to wrest it away.
Lackawanna Township directors vote to float 12000 in 3 percent bonds to fund a new Moosie school on Main Road near the Presbyterian church. Plans include a five year repayment with tax levy. attorneys Taylor and Lewis handle bond work as assessor Toole provides valuation data. Citizens protest the project saying existing facilities suffice.
The Metropolitan Comedy Company drew a large crowd with A Royal Pass in yesterday afternoon’s matinee at Frothingham. Due to strong interest, matinees will continue daily this week with Fanchon the Cricket tonight and Fugitive Friday afternoon. Tonight’s bill features Seat in London. 10 cent matinee admissions grant access to any part of the house.
Hopdesdale will launch a morning daily selling for two cents with the first issue on April 1. William B. Pentiman, a young editor with broad newspaper experience, will be proprietor and manager of the new paper.
A gray horse owned by Thomas Burke, about 14 to 15 hands, six years old and weighing around 1100 pounds, was stolen from Burke’s Peckville barn Tuesday night. Authorities have circulated descriptions and seek leads, hoping to recover the valued animal. Police are alerted and Burke is actively pursuing the search.
Classified ad fragment about Inabury's Flour Mills with a line about paying too much for plumbing and a telephone contact for W G Doud & Co at 100 Lakes Avenue.
Homen George Homer aged 0 at Main avenue Scranton with funeral to be announced later. Ruple infant Chinde L. infant son of Selden Ruple died aged months and 7 days with funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 4 New York street and interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Williams Thomas J. Williams aged 66 at Wayne avenue and Buying Street Boranton with funeral Friday at 2 PM conducted at home by Rev B Jones DD and interment at Forest Hill cemetery.
A swirl of rumors claims changes at the Sermaton Traction Company with J W Clark & Co and local capitalists maneuvering for control. Mr Beetem, the general manager, denies any contemplated management or financial changes. others name potential leaders and new ventures including a milk sterilizing contrivance by L A Che.
James Tighe 50 of Lackawanna Avenue Mayfield Borough collapsed and died after a supper with his wife. He had lived in the county for 11 years and worked for John H. Smith before his death. His wife survives him.
High above the street artisans complete the seventh story steel ribbing of Hotel Jermyn. The final metal work is imminent with the granite side walls underway and the Spruce Street façade showing visible pillars and entrance details as the structure rises.
A requiem mass for the repose of Rev. J Mangan was celebrated at St Peter’s Cathedral with Rev Quintin as celebrant Rev Gourhodeacon Rev Carmody sub deacon and Rev Winters master of ceremonies. Clergy from across the diocese and students from St Thomas College and St Cecilia's academy attended.
Local firm forms to market F H L Zohe's patented mower from Monroe Avenue. Directors include HH Knapp A Jh Warman Ebenezer Williams Henry Pfeiffer and Charles Pierce. The 28 pound machine trims erase with no wheels, tested in New York and Newberg with high satisfaction.
Irish heavyweight Peter Maher thrilled a fair audience at the Academy of Music though the Maher Cortright bout drew criticism as a farce. Scranton’s Harry Cortright, Billy Hennessy and James Judge entertained, with Mayo brothers and Price and Mack delivering the varied acts to close the program.
The 1895 city appropriation ordinance faces a delay as Selectman Durr seeks a $2.50 paving fund for Penn Avenue between Spruce Street and Lackawanna Avenue. The select council postponed Wyoming Avenue paving from Phelps to Ash streets to fund openings, funded by poles tax not in the original revenue estimate. Two affirmative votes sparked a divided Wyoming vote, with polled influence said to tilt toward Penn Avenue paving.
John Doellner Jr ill. Robert McKenna confined to bed after a relapse. Rev Warren Partridge preached at the machine shop noon meeting. Archie Baldwin to wed Miss Hosie Baldwin today. Brakeman Benjamin of No 2s injured in a train yard accident at Great Bend. three fingers crushed, amputated, recovering. Lovett's Boston Stars to close the season at Plymouth church. members only admission. Sterling silver flatware sale at Mercer & Connell’s. plumber available by telephone.
Waverly district seeks to restrain Principal Hanyon from conducting Bible readings and religious services in the public school. Trustees oppose the practices citing sectarian influence and potential Catholic concerns among pupils. An equity suit and injunction were filed with Judge Gunster’s court to halt the religious activities in the school day.
A youth named George Gensuleter was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing a box of gloves and an overcoat from Liveryman Nichols. Police report indicate the suspect, about 20 years old, admitted taking the items but claimed no real ill intent.
A youth confessed before Alderman Fus Simmons to stealing two gallons of maple syrup and other goods from Liverman Nichols at a Raymond court stable. Nichols had earlier aided the youth who was destitute, but the stolen items were traced to a disreputable house in the court. The prisoner was sent to county jail in default of 500 dollars bail.
M J Gilbride author of City Government and Without a Name was arrested on tal false pretenses after soliciting actors in New York to present plays for pay. The Wheeler couple alleged he took money and fled, prompting his arrest following failed settlements at the Wyoming and related hotels.
Rostosky was transported to Eastern Penitentiary for seven years after being convicted of killing Joseph last September at the Hidge. Sheriff Clemons Deputy Warden Price and Dr. Price escorted Rostosky and Julia Griswold to Philadelphia where Griswold was to enter the House of Refuge until her conduct improves. Special prices for sheet music and small instruments offered by J L Stelle in Wyoming avenue.
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