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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
5
Readers report frequent irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers. The Tribune offers five dollars for information leading to conviction of any person caught stealing the newspaper from subscriber doorsteps.
Tonight each council branch meets while Young Women's Christian association hosts dinner at 4 Washington Avenue. Frederick W. Smith and Mary H. Son sky were married yesterday in the clerk of courts office. Siegel Promenade tickets require introduction. Multiple marriage licenses were granted yesterday. John A. Foote to be acclaimed for his song The Miner written in B flat. James Edward Nolan dies at 23 after pulmonary disease. funeral tomorrow at Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Assistant District Attorney Harris seeks a court commissioner to apportion Forge township indebtedness. Peter Hartman arrested for sending obscene mail to Rev August Lange. held on bail. Thomas Morrison arrested for theft by deception. jailed in county custody.
Miss Nellie A Woolsey daughter of Mr and Mrs James Woolsey of Madison avenue wed Schuyler C Gernon at Elm Park Church witnesses included L B Gernon and Cassius Stackhouse Rev Dr W H Pearce led the ceremony Mr Woolsey sang Promise Me after the service the couple left for a southern trip and will reside at 15 Vine Street after May 1
Board of Trade in talks with Mr Willson of Spraus NY to bring acetylene gas production to Scranton. Discovered by Mr Willson, the process uses calcium carbide from coal dust to generate a clean light at low cost, with potential for home and street illumination and employment in the city.
Olof Turnquest, a diamond mounter from Chicago, announces a new jewelry store at 24 Washington Avenue Scranton. He promises top quality watches diamonds and stones and invites patrons to have work done locally with quick turnarounds. Extra services include language lessons and a lunch venue with regular dinners and wine offerings.
George M. Smith of the South Side was arrested after allegations of assault by Bernard Bubol. Smith faced Alderman Wright on a charge of assault for allegedly grabbing Bubol by the throat on March 6. He was held on $200 bail to appear in court. Bubol reportedly retaliated.
Colonel EB Ripple traveled to Harrisburg on business to learn the day Governor Hastings and staff will visit Scranton for the week of the armory benefit. The cast completed a successful rehearsal Monday and two more are planned this week, including tonight and Saturday. Miss Norton, leading Indy, heads to New York City for a week before returning to the city.
Bishop Barker outlines the Diocese of Olympia efforts to revitalize church work among miners and lumber workers in the Puget Sound region. He stresses lay leadership, missionary schools, hospitals and churches, and notes funding shortages as parishes press for aid. An oyster supper at Calvary Reformed and local shop promos follow in this community page.
Dr Carl M Kelley of Equinunk Wayne County narrowly avoided contempt of court after Deputy Thomas Price captured him and arranged a plan to bring him back from New York. The doctor invited the officer to Lombiville where service was deemed invalid and Kelley was released.
Mary J McMullen died at her son Samuel McMullen’s home 2 Stone avenue March 27 funeral at 9 am in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. James Edward Nolan aged 2 died March 7 at 49 Penn avenue with funeral tomorrow and Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery interment. Mark Phoyle aged 7 died March 27 at Cedar avenue home with funeral notice to follow.
Abe Posner a youth with repeated police trouble is held on bail about 2500 to answer in court on charges of petty theft. He is accused of taking 91 from Broad's restaurant stealing a ring and other petty offenses. His surety is Mr. Weeles of Railroad Avenue and the arrest was ordered on a warrant from Alderman Puller.
The training school closed after Miss Baled’s resignation will reopen Monday in No. 5 building. Miss Sykes, an instructor from Poughkeepsie, will take charge and arrive tomorrow. To make up lost time the term will continue through the summer.
Altoona Mayor S. M. Hoyer Chief J. N. Tillard and J. G. Humes accompanied by Chief Simpson of Scranton witnessed the weekly Scranton police drill at the Armory on Adams Avenue. Chief Tillard complimented the force on discipline and proficiency while Military Officer Burke led the company through fifty minutes of police squares raids and formations.
Granbo and Tony Grandos found dead in a Sturday morning incident on Pine Street in Larimore. Coroner Kelley conducted a noon inquest. verdict ruled death from heart disease after Grandos returned Tuesday evening, dined well, and appeared in good spirits before not waking for breakfast. Funeral details for George Seal provided amid community notices and millinery ads follow.
A speaker notes that some customers feel rejected by ready made shops. He recalls trying small shops or large chains where stock lacks the proper sizes or selection, leaving buyers unable to find a good fit.
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