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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular delivery due to stolen papers. Tribune publisher offers 5 reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
Notices report a Rescue mission gathering tonight to mark Brother Frank Bates’s third anniversary with invites extended. The Academy of Music lineup next week includes Oliver Twist, Captain Letterbiak, and Railroad Ticket. Marriages granted to Thomas-Tooley and McMaster-George. Mayor Cornell’s long message prepared for council reorganization. Accident updates from Dunmore and estate actions in Carbondale and Scranton. Public events include a Factoryville W C T U supper with program.
The Thirteenth Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania orders a regimental election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Colonel Mary H. Ripple. Officers will meet at the Scranton armory on April 18 at 8 o clock in full uniform for the ballot. By order, Henry A. Coursen, Lt Col. Commanding. J B Millar, Adjutant.
Department Commander B Cummings, presently in the city, will visit the post this evening. Members are urged to attend in full uniform and give the Department of Pennsylvania a cordial reception and hearty greeting. By order of Emith B. Mott, Commander. Attest: Wim. 8. Jones, Adjutant.
In a United States circuit court case, Anna Dickinson faces testimony alleging insanity. Witnesses describe her violent outbursts, peculiar acts, and claims of conspiracies against her by notable figures. The trial proceeds with cross examination and details of her removal to Danville for treatment.
The witness appeared to be of unbalanced mind and claimed she was the victim of a foul conspiracy during testimony.
Over 200 Scranton Benevolent Protective Order of Elks members attended last night's election and installation led by District Deputy and Grand Exalted Ruler C. Ben Johnson. Retiring Exalted Ruler Col. F J Fitzsimmons received a gold watch chain with an emblem of Pikdom as new officers were chosen for the lodge.
A dance at the St. Charles hotel drew guests despite forthcoming closure as Keegh Bros plan April 1 auction of furnishings. Servants asked Moessa Keogh for a final reception in the largely empty rooms with Prof Martin Lev ern on flute and John Eiglin on violin providing music from Garry Owen to I’ll Hang My Harp on Willow Tree. Invitations were lavish and the response electric as revelers danced past midnight.
Eugene L Moyer and his daughter of Nay Aus Hose company were treated with diphtheria antitoxin by Dr Coolidge of Quincey Avenue. The child suffered from diphtheria a week, could not swallow, then improved within twelve hours after a tablespoonful of serum was injected and later fully recovered enough to eat well in two days.
Scranton Hacket Ball suffered a fifteen point defeat at Nanticoke as the game ended 18 to 3? in favor of Nanticoke. The report notes Scranton’s lineup including Steve Rhu Charles Zang John Rufter and captain Fd Bireher with Theodore Fahrenhecrt Arthur Levi and others.
Friends assemble at 40 Penn avenue this afternoon at 2 20 to view the remains prior to the funeral for James Edward Nolan age 22 who died Wednesday. The procession will proceed to St Peter's Cathedral for service and burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Nolan was widely liked for his Christian bearing and faith.
A very pleasant reception was given to the choir of the First Presbyterian church at the Mant residence on Jefferson Avenue. The event ran from to o clock with a wide range of musical numbers by Mrs Annette Reynolds Miss Caro Mickson Grace and Annie Trome Florence Richmond Anna McLeod and C Wicharila among others. Refreshments were served and more receptions for the choir are planned.
Felix Ornesk Greek, employed at a Jessup colliery, died at Lackawanna Hospital after being crushed by a car while cleaning a track. He could not escape as the vehicle struck his legs. doctors failed to save him. An unrelated ad notes hats, language lessons, and address details in Beranton, Pa.
City branches completed a rushed agenda before final pre year meetings. Ordinances include a 6-10 mill tax levy and Washington avenue sewer project while delinquent taxes totaling 15040.52 prompt action toward collection.
The Common Council processed a flood of resolutions and ordinances including a third reading of the 18 percent appropriation bill. A market establishment ordinance advanced after favorable committee review. A $2000 settlement for John Conway was approved. Willow street grading issues were reported unfavorably. Lighting contracts favored Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power and Scranton Gas and Water, while a hydrant bill for Peoples Water faced objections.
In Tennessee politics Monday discussions focus on reorganizing city hall and common council. At 9 am the current bodies meet to finish business and adjourn for the noon session to prepare for reorganization. Westpfald leads Republican caucus as likely nominee for president with no Democratic candidate yet chosen.
The article argues that women in New York hold the key to suffrage and that change depends on a demonstrated majority of women wanting the vote. It notes limited organized support and suggests the constitutional convention would grant suffrage if substantial female demand existed. London council rejects sea water flushing proposal as too costly for sewer maintenance.
Jenking and Morris prepare a larger, more stylish line of rallinery as they announce opening on Thursday through Saturday. The Tribune notes reading magazines are completing their volumes for the year and Mindery offers quick, affordable book-making from on hand volumes. A positive sent us will bring prices to you.
Large crowds attended Davis Theatre yesterday for Rider Haggard’s thrilling tale She adapted by Edwin Barbour. The production features Miss Sadie Farley as Ayesha and runs today and tomorrow with samples of high grade printing in dialogues and booklets.
Bargain offer on first class Patent Flour with guaranteed barrels and sacks. Also sells 100 pounds of top feed, meal, or corn. Provides canned and evaporated fruits and vegetables, promising strictly fancy goods at surprising prices.
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