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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
5
Five dollar reward offered by The Tribune publisher for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after widespread irregular delivery complaints were traced to stolen papers.
Local notes report the Bon Ton Social club hosting its third annual May social at Turner hall tonight. Other items include a finance committee meeting tomorrow, estate letters granted to John O Malley, and a series of payrolls and bail updates from county authorities.
Andrew McHugh son of Mr and Mrs Richard McHugh of Main Avenue West Side remains missing after sightings at Nay Aug and Greenville with an old man guiding him. Father Richard Mellugh and searching party pursue leads as police and out of town papers circulate notices amid grief and rumors of accident or abduction.
City audit committee refuses to approve F M Cobb bill 3925 amid a $1000 damage suit by Motorman William Sweeney after a runaway horse injury. City Solicitor Torrey has not reviewed the bill and doubts payment would affect liability in the trespass action. Chief Ferber attended Captain Kellow’s funeral with officials, but Torrey says not acting officially.
Third National bank directors approved a 310,000 addition to surplus, bringing total surplus to 270,000 and declared a 6 percent semi annual dividend payable May 15. Undivided profits rose to 60,000 while building account fell from 25,000 to 26,700.
The Blue Label league of the Cigar makers union will hold its annual state convention in this city in early June. About forty delegates will attend with sessions set at Ancient Order United Workmen hall on Lackawanna avenue.
In this season specialities include ladies shirt waists and fancy silks with exclusive patterns. New summer corsets, wash goods such as pisse jacconettes and printed piquas, with a broad range of fabrics like dimitros and ponjeos available from MBARS and HAGEN.
A collage of ads and notices including a piano for sale in a mahogany case and Dress Goods offerings by MEARS & HAGEN, an announcement for Friedewald Method lectures at Y M C A rooms on May 15 16 17, a Blume repository carriage display, Lohmann’s Spruce street dining and drinks, Doan’s Ointment for itching relief, Pillsbury Flour Mills production figures, and a death notice for William Boranton with burial in Carbondale.
William Blume and Son open a showroom at 624 Spruce Street opposite the courthouse, Scranton. Their stock exceeds 250 items including carriages, phaetons, surries, traps, carts, and business wagons with over fifty styles. They also manufacture finer work and offer a Rubber Tie Ball Bearing Axle buggy praised by John T. Richards.
Examinations for county school pupils completed at nine centers including Carbondale Jermyn Olyphant Dickson Taylor Old Forge Dalton Clark's Summit and Moscow. 24 pupils were tested nearly double last year and top averages featured Anna L McCarty Hannah McCarty Mabel Decker Grace Dershimer Howard Ackerly Anna Geary Lizzie Williams and Elsie Wescott. Superintendent Taylor visited six sites.
Representative Connell reports the fire marshal bill for third class cities has passed the senate with no house opposition. The board of trade supports the measure and expects a second reading this week. If enacted, Mayor Connell will appoint a fire marshal to investigate fires and pursue incendiary suspects.
Alexander McCormick of Moosic was elected on February 19 to the Lackawanna township records clerk position. He moved recently to Avoca borough, triggering a heated, crowded contest to succeed him amid tariff and free silver sentiments.
Two Browntown men Arthur O Malla a liquor salesman and James Delaney a saloon keeper were killed when their buggy struck a moving locomotive at the West Avoca crossing. The crossing lacks gates and warnings. an automatic bell and whistle signaled but too late. The engineer William O Hara and railroad officials noted driver error and failure to observe the train. Delaney leaving a wife and two children.
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of Scranton held a meeting at Durr's hall on Lackawanna avenue. Resolutions for Dr. George S. Throop were engrossed and presented to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Throop, with a letter of thanks. Four candidates were initiated, six applications received, and by law remodeling discussed at Nay Aug Engine house. Judson Volunteer Hall named for Joseph Hall's young son, chosen by A. B. Vorhis.
William Bright and William Love, property owners on North Malin avenue in Providence, obtained a preliminary injunction restraining the City of Scranton and Contractors Flanaghan and O'Hara from entering their land to lay a sewer. The suit contends a six foot wide strip along the line between their properties will be taken without compensation. The injunction was granted by Judge Gunster and returnable May 13.
The funeral for Mrs William Grady was held yesterday from her Fifth Avenue home. A high mass at St Peter's Cathedral was led by Rev Father McHugh with Deacon Rev Father Quinnan and Sub deacon Rev Father Feeley. The sermon praised her virtues. interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Edward Kenhy Anthony Walsh James Brogin John Dorsey Patrick McNally and John Russell. Many floral tributes.
Mayor Connell will sign the first ordinance of the fiscal year, authorizing asphalt paving of Penn avenue from Lackawanna to Spruce street. The city covers half the cost, property owners pay the rest, and bids will be sought after the law takes effect.
Two intoxicated men, James C. Losh and August Janks, boasted of $100 to prosecute Patrolman Meinzer for molestation. Patrolmen Meinger Peters and Ridgeway escorted them to headquarters where each paid a $5 fine.
Coleman Manning, seven, of the West Side, allegedly drunk and boastful, assaulted Patrolman Thomas Lowry on North Main Avenue. Manning resisted and was subdued, breaking the officer’s left index finger. He was jailed for thirty days in lieu of a heavy fine.
Mrs. Harry Rogers of Fifth Avenue Bellevue reported Tuesday evening that her drunken husband abused her and the children. Patrolmen Walsh and Helgzeroth verified the claim, and he was taken to the West Side police station. In police court yesterday Alder man Millar ordered a thirty day commitment to the county jail and issued a severe reprimand for the family brutality.
In police court yesterday morning four men arrested after drunkenness and disorderly conduct behind the Delaware and Hudson depot on Lackawanna avenue gave names Thomas Gorman James Mack A Jones and John Mc Kue and their occupation as fruit pedlars They were rushing the growler and fighting among themselves over liquor They begged off and promised not to trouble officers in future and were discharged
Eight Minooka property owners led by Martin McDonough etc filed trespass suits in Lackawanna township claiming damages over streetcar tracks laid without consent. Attorneys Watson and Zimmerman represent the plaintiffs. defendants are Lackawanna Street Railway and Scranton and Pittston Traction. Summons issued. declarations not attached. damages amounts unspecified. The action cites a Supreme Court ruling on railroad rights in townships and boroughs.
Miss Alice Leon presents Dixie's Land at Davis Theater for the last three days of the week. The cast features sixteen genuine Afro-Americans portraying Southern life after the war. Positive press notices back the company, with witty lines to entertain. A novelty band and orchestra will accompany the show. Children admitted Saturday afternoon for 5 cents.
In yesterday afternoon’s thunderstorm a house on Wilbur Street in the North End was struck by lightning. The bolt hit the chimney and sent a hole into the cellar near the foundation. The tenant, Thomas Lands ton’s family, and owner Thomas Harrington were alerted by a stove pipe disturbance, and the chimney was knocked from the roof. Estimated damage runs around fifty dollars. Moravian Church Synod convened in Bethlehem with Rt Rev J Mortimer Levering delivering the opening sermon and Morris W Seibert elected president for a weeklong session.
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