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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
5
A $5 reward is posted for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers doors. The notice notes widespread irregular delivery caused by stolen papers and aims to deter further theft.
Regular meeting of Home for the Friendless managers scheduled this morning. Delaware and Hudson paid workers at Leggett Creek and Marvine shafts yesterday. May 6 marks the fifth anniversary of Rev. Warren G. Partridge at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Frank Staples of Stroudsburg visits North Hyde Park avenue. Real estate exchanges to be run by S. M. Nash with weekly sales starting Monday at 1 o'clock. Keystone Social Club hosts Tam social at Company Armory with refreshments and special cars to Scranton. St Aloysius reports progress toward permanent organization at cathedral parish. Marriage licenses granted: Casper Isidor and Mary Rozio. George McLoughlin and Elizabeth Geary. D L & W employees at Manville and Diamond mines paid yesterday. Oxford Bellevue and Dodge mines paid today. Frank Backus and James Murphy, jailed for December theft from Fair, bound over for court. Depositions in Reese J Thomas divorce set for May at 2 p.m. Oriental corner at George Backus establishment admired. interior decor by W P Cowperthwaite. Davis' theater hosts Robinson Opera Company with The Mascot. Olivette to be staged this afternoon and tonight, followed by H M S Pinafore tomorrow.
The Young Men's Christian Association Concert company debuted last evening before a crowded Penn Avenue Baptist church. The group, recently organized, showed strong promise to become a leading musical society in the city. Instrumentals by Kiple, Allen, Jones, Watkins, Sproule, Blanton. vocals by Rose, Owens, and Jones. readings by Miss Jemime Jones.
Armour denies a beef trust while acknowledging higher prices for beef and other goods. The piece notes swelled costs in meat sugar and shoes, with industry leaders arguing from different angles on causes and future movements.
Dates for Lackawanna county teachers' examinations announced by Professor Taylor. Examinations will be held at Dickson and Priceburg school locations with the schedule to follow.
Examinations begin at nine o clock with foelsoap paper to be used. Directors invited to attend. J C Taylor is the county superintendent of schools.
Impressive services open at the North Main avenue residence with Rev. William Edgar and a Puritan quartet. Biographical sketches honor Colonel Lewis’s army career as the Griffin post, relatives, and many friends follow to Dunmore cemetery for interment under Grand Army ritual.
The Thirteenth regiment lines up for annual spring inspections led by Major Montrose Barnard for First battalion and Major Whitney for Second battalion. Major Ridgway Wright due in Denver during the period, with Adjutant W. G. Millar as temporary inspector starting May 7 with Company C Pittston and continuing through May 18 with various Wilkes-Barre and surrounding locations. The Eighth regiment’s inspection starts May 20, with Battery C at Phenixville on May 25.
The firm Wartowsky and Muscat was issued an attachment under the Fraudulent Debtor's Act at Hirsch Bros. of New York's request. Hirsch Bros. claims Scranton firm owes $199.75 and seeks recovery. The firm shows liabilities in the thousands and Willard Warren & Knapp represent Hirsch Bros. The report also notes local advertising for roofing and fabrics.
The Waverly borough school faces a court action over Bible reading and alleged sectarian influence. Principal Fred C. Hanyon and four directors dismiss sectarian claims, while George F. Stevenson and Rev. D N Vall press for injunction and compensation, claiming constitutional dispute.
James G Balley a Penn Avenue grocer married Miss Julla F Ober daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ober at Elm Park Methodist Episcopal church last evening. The couple stood in the front parlor with Rev W H Pearce officiating and were later joined by immediate relatives for dinner. They left for New York City then to the national capital and Old Point Comfort and will be at home after June 1 at 11 Mulberry Street. Bailey a leading county Democrat was narrowly defeated for sheriff in November.
Oliver Keys was arrested on Penn avenue by Officer Moir for attempting to pawn a typewriter not his property. He could not explain how he came by the machine marked Odell's Typewriter Chicago. The scene followed Keys as he walked the avenue and entered a store while pursued.
Minooka and Greenwood residents press legal steps after a Supreme Court ruling on railroad rights of way. They seek damages for track obstruction and narrowed Malin Street, warning that Saint property claims may lead to trespass suits if no settlement is reached. A petition led by Justice of the Peace P F O Hara circulates for owner consent and approval of action.
An alarm from box No. 21 at 10 15 yesterday morning summoned Phenix Crystal Hook and Ladder and Nay Aug to J Broch residence in Kressler court. The fire started from ignited tar being prepared to coat the roof and was quickly extinguished.
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