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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward announced for information leading to conviction of any person caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps amid reports of irregular deliveries and traced stolen papers.
Edward Fidler starts as alderman of the First ward this morning. Elim Park church holds annual pew renting at 4 PM. Franklin Avenue Rescue mission committee meets at 6 PM. Captain Warner named janitor of the courthouse. Franklin Avenue paving work resumes with vitrified brick. Mail from New York arrived, milk train delivery at 1 PM. Deputy Sheriff Ryan sold goods of Wartosky Co. for $4,021. Ira O Stephens will probate. Mary J Stephens named executrix. Green Ridge Ironworks opens NY office on Wall Street to boost railroad spike trade. American Press Association reports on Anna Dickinson via Mrs. Harriet C Penman. Clearing house exchanges totals across several dates, ending with $711,000+ for the period. George Rose, a Scranton public school janitor, stole cash and valuables and fled. Summer cars debut on the street railways. May Aug falls line active. Fire at 2 AM on Adam Avenue kitchen. Phoenix Fire House crews extinguish flames. James Kennedy arrested for insanity risk after threatening family. to be placed in asylum. St Peter’s Father Mathew delegation elected for Carbondale May 15. picnic planned for Laurel Airpark June 6. Second annual Scranton Free Kindergarten Association meeting tonight at Albright Hall. Clark of Exeter, N H to speak on kindergarten work.
Peter Mullen Greenwood signed a petition to claim damages from the Scranton and Pittston Traction Company for street railway work along Main Street Minooka. He later sought an injunction, saying his signature was obtained by fraud and that the petition should not use his name. An equity suit was filed, with Watson and Zimmerman to respond.
Representative cavalrymen from major nations including French, Royal Irish Lancers, German Cuirassiers, and American riders headline an enlarged unique show now under Buffalo Bill and James A Bailey with Nate Salebury. It heads to New York last season and arrives in town Saturday May 11.
Scranton Traction company answers a suit by property owners seeking to block a second track on Franklin avenue between Lackawanna and Spruce Streets. Judge Gunster had previously granted an injunction. the company argues authority exists under the Scranton and Providence Street Railway charter and 1856 act, with ongoing owner opposition to any more than one track. The case heads to a final equity court hearing.
The fifth day of the Primitive Methodist conference at Avoca covered ordination exercises with Rev. Wilson Bentley Rev. C H Higginson and Rev. T Bell ordained by Conference President Rev. J Proud. The session discussed Pacific Avenue and Youngstown missions and ministerial supply.
Saturday actions include rule to show cause on Lungi Marino highway robbery verdict, viewers appointed for road in Jefferson township, sentences for forgery and selling liquor to minors, prosecutor costs, and multiple cases argued on Saturday including estates and guardianship matters in Scranton and Carbondale districts.
An etched stone in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania memorializes John Stopes born in London May 14 1174 died February 2 1945. It notes he married Margaret Teeple 1779 had 14 children 165 grandchildren 16 grandchildren married and 195 great grandchildren plus two in the fifth generation. The verse speaks of faith and preparation for death with a final passage urging remembrance.
A vivid preview outlines Buffalo Bill Cody leading the Wild West show with authentic frontier life reenactments. The Congress of Rough Riders will feature Vaqueros, Gauchos, Arabe riders, and Cossacks from Russia, famed for their high saddles and bold independent riding.
The stone and brick walls of the Hotel Jermyn will be completed in thirty days except for the section occupied by Leah Jones. Little work is done on the Menora building at Washington avenue and Spruce street. The iron framework has not yet reached the second story. Bay windows on the Squires building front are nearly finished. Crowds view the Trader's National bank drawing and the window display at Phelps drug store. Excavation for the Hungarian Catholic church foundation on Capouse avenue is nearly complete and foundation stone is on the ground.
Last Thursday evening in Young Men's hall on Chestnut street the town groups met to organize Memorial Day ceremonies. Mark Bishop was elected chairman and James O'Horo secretary. Representatives from G A R, Young Men's society, St Mary's cadets, Emerald society, and Patriotic Order Sons of America attended. Final parade arrangements will be completed next Wednesday May 8 at 8. Mrs James Matthews returns from New York City after a two week visit.
A mahogany piano with modern improvements is advertised as the best and will be sold very cheap. For details, send inquiries to Box 227. Also notices tout excursion posters printed at The Tribune office and roofing services by THE PENNSYLVANIA ROOFING Co. with contact on 326 Washington Ave.
Increased activity at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel North and South works signals brighter times as Saturday night labor continues through Sunday morning. The South works run at full capacity with only minimal downtime for repairs, while the North works resume on a single shift.
Mrs Caroline Meder died at home yesterday afternoon at 421 North Sixth Street. Born in Germany on July 10, 1842, she is survived by her husband and six children George William Joseph Mia W C Vosburg Minnie Emma Carrie. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with services at the German Lutheran Church on Mifflin Avenue. Also notice seeking a stenographer and assistant bookkeeper at The Lackawanna Mills Brook Street.
In Scranton on May 6 Mrs Christine Burschell wife of Henry Burschell died at her home 01 South Main Avenue Funeral Monday at 2 pm with services at the German Presbyterian Church on Chestnut Street Interment in Washburn Street Cemetery
The Forty Hours devotion begins at St Peter's Cathedral with Rev P C Winters delivering the opening sermon on the blessed sacrament and salvation through the Eucharist. Other speakers include Rev J A Mofit and Father Fagan as the series continues through Wednesday with daily services and benediction. Miss Adave Van Gieson of Omaha appears at the Young Women's Christian Association recital with musical accompaniment, and the Powell Carter wedding is noted along with a hospital ballot meeting and a flour mill capacity detail.
Mrs George McAlpine 69 died Saturday after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs Charles Tarrys home on Deacon Street. A well known resident she leaves a wide circle of friends. The funeral is set for 3 PM with interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a remedy for itching and irritation in men and all body parts. It claims instant relief and lasting effectiveness regardless of duration.
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