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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
5
The Tribune announces a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing its newspapers from subscribers' doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to theft.
This afternoon directors of St Josephs society plan a 2:50 pm meeting. Various local notices include Delaw are Lackawanna and Western paydays for workers, marriage license granted to Thomas Lynch and Katie McCrone, and a county jail commitment for James Shadrack on cruelty to animals charges. A number of social events and excursions are noted along with church pew rents, funeral preparations for Mrs Grady, and a New Jersey railway excursion rate to Philadelphia for the Odd Fellows temple dedication.
At Avoca yesterday the Primitive Methodist conference opened and set a redemption fund goal of 170 dollars to be paid in ten years. Rev. J. Proud was elected delegate to the eastern conference. The afternoon session listed ministerial appointments across districts including Schuylkill Mahonny City Shenandoah and Wilkes-Barre with a Shamokin conference planned for May 1896. A report noted over 10 new members joined and more than 10 dollars raised for real estate. Evening platform addressed by Rev. Bateman and Rev. Moore urged definite aims and love among brethren.
Parishioners of the Hickory Street German Presby terian church await the Lackawanna Presbytery Judici ary Committee meeting tomorrow at the Second Pres byterian church to deposit the application of Carl L Wisswaesser the ex pastor for reinstatement. Congregation passes strong resolutions against restoration and if restored the resolutions will be made public. plus local ad about hats and millinery Hastacher's Millinery Langfeld 24 Lackawanna avenue.
Vintage fabrics and garments including Ladion Shirt Walasts Fancy Silke wool chables and summer corsets plus wash goods like Dimities Pongers and Printed Pique. Piano for sale a high grade 7 1 2 octave Tenuti ful mahoging case with modern improvements. Also ad for Hoans ointment and Deans ointment.
Funeral announced for Misa Leia Behr Beranton on Wednesday at 2 PM. Service from the residence 644 Taylor Avenue Petersburg with arrangements by local funeral home.
Depositors from Olyphant and surrounding towns press a meeting to recover their funds from the insolvent bank. Assignee Johnny Kelley had promised a 50 percent dividend by April 4, but no payment arrived. Attorney W. W. Watson was engaged to pursue collection as a committee works to equitably distribute remaining notes and assets.
BE Th Sturges spoke on Egypt and Palestine in the final talk of a world tour series at Green Ridge Tree Church parlors. He shared views of Ramses II, ancient ruins, pyramids, the Nile journey, and the mud bricks that toppled many cities while marble palaces endure.
A city parade promises one of the era’s most novel sights as delegates from many races and nations join a Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Endorsed by James A. Batley, the spectacle is billed as genuine and unprecedented in scope.
Sanitary Officer W. T. Burke of the board of health receives his commission as commissary sergeant from Governor Hastings. The letter from Colonel Wipes Scranton praises Burke as a capable soldier and citizen and notes the honor will elevate him to sergeant. Commissions and congratulations pour in from officials and citizens.
Alderman W B Millar of the Eindith ward presided in a police court session. James Reap of Wilkes-Datre faced a reprimand for drunken conduct at Vine street and MIMin avenue. William Jones of the West Side was fined five dollars or ten days at Hotel Clemens for disorderly drunkenness after arrest by Patrolmen Saul and John Thomas.
A preliminary injunction issued by Judge Gunster halts City Street Commissioner Philly Kirst from taking eleven feet of land on Green's Lane in the Seventh ward claimed by the estate of the late Daniel OConnell. OConnell heirs say he bought the property at Monsey Avenue years ago and held it until his death. The city council resolution directed the line change on March 25, prompting the injunction.
Officials from Avoca and the Scranton and Pittston traction company bridged a dispute and at 2 oclock yesterday the first car began its trip through Avoca with schoolchildren and townspeople aboard. Service will run from Scranton to Avoca every half hour and expand more today.
The Pennsylvania Coal Company obtained a second injunction against Robert Bavage to stop construction of a fence alleged to extend fifteen feet over the line in Dunmore. Willard, Warren & Knapp filed the application. a preliminary injunction was issued and further argument set for Saturday before Judge Gunster.
The Priceburge range will open once repairs finish. Units received one thousand rounds each for qualifying. Questions arise about 600 yard targets as Jermyn Co. maintains a calm pile. Captain Alney visited for enlistment blanks. many term-limited men plan reenlistment. Enlistment blanks ordered from Harrisburg arrived late, forcing transfers from other companies. Captain Ainey will command Company G. Montrose aims to build a new armory.
Miss Katherine M. H. Clark presents at the Scranton Free Kindergarten Association annual meeting in Albright Memorial hall. The address argues early childhood is formative, urging parents and teachers to adopt nature based, wholesome play and object teaching to build sympathy, discipline, and civic duty in children.
At Davis Theater fine attractions to see this week include True Irish Hearts repeated today with a strong company. Also Dixie’s Land will be produced by a sixteen man colored troupe from Bayou La Fouche La. The Hazleton Sentinel praises the show for its convincing Southern life and lively specialties as a crowd pleaser at Hosack hall.
Having made special arrangements I will obtain letters patent designs trade marks and copyright without unnecessary delay Costs and charges furnished on application W W Watson Attorney at Law Commonwealth Building Scranton May 189 Excursion tickets printed at The Tribune office
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