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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1895
Page
5
Community complaints about irregular delivery point to stolen newspapers from subscribers doorsteps. The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of any person stealing the paper.
Twenty shares of Lackawanna Store association stock were sold by the board of trade exchange yesterday. Also notes include a charter granted to the Christopher Columbus Slavonic Roman Catholic Beneficial association of Arch bald and various civic notices such as voter registration lists and tax collector bonds.
Postmaster Vandling intercedes for five carriers amid suspensions based on secret service findings. Four charged with drinking on duty, five with drinking in uniform but not on duty, one for loitering. Officials noted extended overtime items since July hours, with replacements to serve during suspensions. A Washington reply was awaited as suspensions were to be enforced immediately and pay halted during idle time.
The court granted divorces to two couples over unhappy marriages. Elizabeth Griffithe left John L Griffiths after twenty years amid brutality and cruelty, with separation on May 7 following a 1874 marriage. Jessie Mainwaring, married April 6 to Fred Lowry for one month, reports abuse and jealousy, leading to divorce. Notice invites visitors to Hillaide Home opening and lodging at Hotel Clark Summit with round trip fare noted.
High grade seven and one third octave piano in a beautiful mahogany cabinet with modern improvements. Auction to be held and sold very cheap. For particulars address Box 227.
In Scranton on April 90 1895 Michel seven year old daughter of Sydney Dowell of Marion Street Green Tridwe after one day illness meningitis funeral Friday from residence interment Forest Hill cemetery Hamlin Ray Butler Hamlin only child of C B and Cora M Hamlin died April 29 1805 at 10 Adams Avenue aged 12 funeral Wednesday at 1 pm interment private
The funeral of Peter Noone killed in the Richmond mine will be at 2 pm from his Highworks home with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs P J McHale’s funeral is this morning with a high mass at St Marys church and interment in the Catholic cemetery. Colonel T D Lewis’s funeral at Putnam street and Main avenue is tomorrow at 2 pm with interment at Dunmore cemetery. Esra Griffin post G A R will lead the service with Rev N F Stahl and assisting ministers.
Michael Lysinga a 35 year old Polish laborer was crushed by a rock slab while cleaning the face of a coal chamber in the Bellevue shaft. He died shortly after being taken home for last rites from Rev. Richard A. Aust. Funeral set for Friday at St. Mary's with High Mass and Minooka Polish Cemetery interment.
Coal sales agents failed to settle differences at a noon meeting in New York. The anthracite coal sale conference adjourned without progress and no discussion of percentage or tonnage took place. The negotiations remained unsettled with no agreement reached.
Ir. B. Sturges spoke at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church delivering the third stereopticon lecture on his world journey. He described Madras Calcutta the Himalayas and the Ganges with views of Hindu and Mohammadan temples and tombs. The final talk next Tuesday will cover Egypt and Palestine with top views from his collection.
Veterans groups prepare to observe Memorial Day with a parade and cemetery decorations. Rev. W. A. Spencer is invited to speak on The Great Battles of History. The Ezra Griffin post plans Wednesday meetings at Memorial hall and lists cemeteries to visit before the afternoon parade.
The Young Men's Christian Association plans to use a $25 000 gift from Mrs Francis A Hackley New York for a manual training department. Funds must cover current expenses and salaries with no building alterations, equipment or furniture paid from this money. The board aims to start classes in bench and lathe work next fall with wood, sign painting, fresco and later electrical, plumbing and tinsmithing instruction as arrangements are made.
Robson receives strong applause for his portrayal in Bronson Howard's comedy The Henrietta at Frothingham Theater. The plot centers on Nicholas Vanaltyne and his sons in a New York stock world setting, with Bertie pivotal to preventing financial ruin. Hart, Worcester, and Hayden are connected to a new play project for Robson's next season.
In Dunmore judges heard key cases on a rule for a new trial. Attorneys Burns and Donald argued for defendants while ex Judge Hand and W J Hand represented the plaintiff Mrs Jennie Brink. Others involved included M Powell Joseph Huddy Jermyn Weyandt Fendrik Basulgia and Shipley et al with various rulings discharged or made absolute as noted.
The Bubb Comedy Company produced Stars and Stripes a drama of life in the United States and Bolivia at the Academy of Music last night. The performance held the audience's close attention with exciting incidents and thrilling climaxes. Afternoon show featured East Lynn in an equally attractive presentation.
A matinee performance features the Little Wildcat act while the evening program promotes the Gold King as the main attraction. Local listings note two distinct headliners for daily showcases.
The St Cecilia’s Academy graduating class publishes Ave Maria, a typewritten book of original essays and poems read at the ceremony. It features a Bishop O’Hara portrait, pupil contributions by Callahan Burke Barrett Sweeney Donnelly, and pieces on the feast of Master Sunday, the Blessed Virgin, and local notes.
At a YWCA meeting in Pittsburgh the delegates from the South Side and central associations presented reports on the state convention. Miss Tompkinson outlined daily convention work, Miss Deacon noted business features, Miss Dunn praised summer schools, and Mrs Meeser read Farwell’s report on the International YWCA. The address of Miss Berba Price on Perfect Womanhood was highlighted as the best talk of the convention. Mrs Hobart urged stronger annual reports and proper publication.
Friday morning the argument for a new trial in the homicide case of Jo steph Boschino, found guilty of the murder of Prank Consort at Dunmore on Nov 11 last year, will be heard in open court. Depositions were taken yesterday, including ex Judge Ward and Attorney L P Wedeman, regarding prejudicial sentiments cited by District Attorney Jones. A Sunday Free Press edition read by a juror will be offered in the arguments. the Lackawanna hospital directors meet May 1 to elect officers per the hospital act.
The twenty third annual Pennsylvania state conference of the Primitive Methodist church convened at Avoca. The examining committee heard ministry candidates and probationers, with about fifty clergy from across the state in attendance. Rev J Proude delivered the evening sermon, urging faith and prayer to influence national destiny. Program for May 1 and 2 includes committee sessions, preaching by Rev C H Higginson, and a pastors platform meeting chaired by Rev MH G Russell.
Alderman Fitzsimmons heard a West Side dispute over alleged harm to a woman’s reputation. Mrs McClough and her daughter accused James Hunter of threats. a warrant was issued but he was discharged after a hearing at Gorelock. A sister-in-law hurled flower pots, wounding Mrs Hunter, prompting her husband to defend her. The alderman advised both sides to avoid future encounters.
Rev J C Hogan of Forest City will sever ties with the Wyoming Conference and refuse the Rush church charge assigned by Bishop Andrews at Carbondale. A Prohibition advocate, he plans to leave the ministry for the Prohibition platform while remaining in Forest City and supporting his successor.
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