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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
5
Community notices a rash of irregular deliveries traced to stolen Tribune issues. A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to convictions of anyone caught stealing copies from subscribers' doorsteps.
The Jersey Central railroad will continue clerical insurance this year. Michael Kelly of Pine Brook was arrested on a burglary warrant by Officers Roche and Lewis. Mrs. Emma Diem joins Leah Jones & Co. and seeks her old customers. Mrs. Richard Hierna led an evangelistic service for the Woman's Christian Temperance union. Manager Farnie reports groundwork begun to remount the grand stand at the ball park. grounds will be prepared when weather allows. A board of trade committee will visit New York to inspect Drawbaugh telephone appliances. local manufacturers hope the industry may locate here. Marriages granted included William Houser and Kila Johns, Max Needle and Pauline Fisher, Harry Spott and Fannie Math, and Silas Detrick and Minnie Koch. Scranton residents may hear an address by Rt. Rev. W. M. Parker at St. Luke's Church this Wednesday at 7:43 with offerings for the bishop's work. Mrs. Busan Atwood Wire and Luanna G. Wire thank many for kindness after their bereavement.
Dick McHugh was yesterday held under $300 bail by Alderman Miller to answer in court for assaulting M J O Toole a Republican reporter. He remained in the station house awaiting a hearing all day.
Miss Jean Slee of the Second Presbyterian Church captivated a lively Young Women’s Christian Association audience last night with a well-chosen program. Her pieces included Beauty’s Eyes by Tosti and Sing Smile Slumber by Gonnod.
Miss Slee’s refined contralto graced a program featuring Voices of the Woods and My Laddie with strong artistry. Neidlinger Nevins and Bahr endl are misread. Misa Reynolds and Misa Mary Dickson aided the evening with valued assistance.
President Patrick Powers of the Eastern league visited Scranton to market Spaulding uniforms and discuss league matters with local managers and magnates. He praised the league as the strongest minor circuit with solid finances and potential substitutes ready, predicting the greatest era in Eastern league history. He planned to travel to Binghamton next to coordinate with New York State league officers on a joint schedule.
The Carbondale Leader issued yesterday from its new Main street building. The four story brick front structure shows exterior progress with finished main portions and a visible editorial and reportorial floor. The unfinished interior houses offices and a bustling business office on the street level.
George Menick a brakeman at North Stelmilla was pinned while coupling cars yesterday suffering a crushed finger. He was taken to Mosea Taylor hospital where doctors plan amputation this morning.
A charter was granted yesterday at Harriaburg to Suburban Building and Loan Association No. 2 with capital of 1,000,000 and headquarters at Green Ridge. A public notice also advertises millinery openings and sales by Leah Jones & Co and Miss Nellie Welch at 183 Wyoming Avenue, plus various advertisements for spring goods and furniture.
Death notices list James Cunningham an 11 month old from Hemlock Street with funeral Wednesday at 2 30. Ada Roberts 9 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas H Roberts of 369 North Garfield avenue funeral Thursday at 4 Interment Washburn Street cemetery. George Beal aged MH years 1 month 12 days funeral Thursday 1 pm service 2 pm at Jackson Street Baptist church interment Washburn Street cemetery.
The Anna Dickinson damages suit nears verdict as Judge Acheson presides over a cross examination that reveals Dickinson’s life history and sharp repartee. Defense attorney Ferris argues Dickinson’s actions and mental state warrant confinement at the Donville asylum, with witnesses describing her health and behavior prior to incarceration.
Major Whitney with Sergeant Davie oversaw last night’s election in Company H armory to fill the vacancy from Captain William B. Rockwell. The vote named First Lieutenant Welles Corwin captain by unanimous decision. Corwin has long been identified with the company since its formation. John Huff elected first lieutenant.
Music by the Green Ridge colored quartet followed the election results with short speeches by officers including Captain W. B. Rockwell and Lieutenant Eugene Corwin.
John Bayvaqua of Richmondale near Forest City was arrested by Constable Hennegan on charges of assault and battery on Pasquali Carrotu, a driver for Arigoni Merdinands. He faces a malicious mischief count for beating a horse, with $300 bail set on each count.
MR TORRET IS COMING. Secretary Jarrett reports 162 mills in operation or under construction with 50 projected. Pennsylvania leads with 56 mills, Indiana 41, Ohio and others follow. Capacity now 4,980,000 boxes, potential output 6,720,000 boxes. Torbett aims to locate a mill here. manufacturers push to organize the new industry.
Adam Schroeder, the regular Republican nominee, was elected to the Sixteenth ward select council yesterday with no opposition. He succeeds the late Captain Kellow and will take his seat at once. His term expires in April 1909.
A dated letter from HM Mercerendu, successor to Mercereau and Rajyea, confirms a vast cigar shipment to Scranton. He states the goods are standard brands sold below wholesale cost to keep workers employed and invites future orders.
A physician praises a remedy named after Dr Davis Kennedy as highly effective for rheumatism. The Telegram reports the doctor advising patients to take one teaspoonful in milk or water three times daily until symptoms fade, claiming it can spare doctors and alleviate pains and swelling. The Albany Telegram source notes Tribune Printing samples.
Members of the Free and Accepted Masons are requested to meet at the district line room on Thursday March 38 at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of deceased brother George Beal. Sister lodges invited. By order John A Reynolds W M Altest Chas FB Laning Secretary. The Tribune Bindery offers to bind magazines into books at short notice and low prices.
The Associated Charities board, led by Dr Cohen, reports on welfare checks at Kate Maharan's home and confirms no action for the children there. The Murray family case prompts scrutiny of Patrick Murray's finances and a request to involve daily pipers to curb further alleged fraud. A coroner's inquest finds no blame for Willie Meteler's and O'Tira's deaths in separate incidents.
Coroner J A Kelley adjourned an inquest at Excelsior Hose company rooms in Olyphant into the death of Edward O'Hara killed Friday in No 2 shaft of the Delaware and Hudson by a blast. Witnesses testified O Hara and McHale were lighting lamps near the chamber’s shaft where the explosion occurred. the miner shouted before the blast, a factor under mine law.
The ad promises strictly fancy canned fruits and vegetables and evaporated fruits at prices designed to astonish shoppers.
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