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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1895
Page
5
Readers report irregular delivery traced to stolen newspapers. The Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing the Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps.
The Sacred Music society schedules a full rehearsal tomorrow evening while the McAll mission holds a 8 30 afternoon meeting at Mrs C H Welles 015 Vine street. A boxing tournament at Frothingham tonight features James Judge vs Mike Leonard in a six round professional bout. Scranton Clearing House daily totals listed for week ending May 12 1894 and dates follow. The Davia theater closes three days due to Pecks Bad Boy company absence. Imra Fox's novelties with Omene perform Thursday to Saturday. Arthur Depew of Moscow suffers a severe accident at the DL&W depot foot amputated. Mrs John Brush 18 Lackawanna venue arrested for threatening her husband then released. a warrant issued for Howard Wolf, former husband and bigamist.
Buffalo Bill Special trains for Carbondale today on D. and H. R. leave Scranton at 1 24 p m and 7 25 p m stopping at all stations Returning leave grounds after performances Co R Manville Supt Clams at Ben Smiths Wreat Side German and French in Five Weeks Free lectures and lessons showing method at Y M C A parlors Wednesday Thursday Friday 11 am 430 and 7 9 p m at Y M C A parlors Apply for circular Prof Fri edwald We lead others follow Our Repository contains largest variety of carriages etc to be found in this section of the state Wm Blume Son 01 Spruce street opp Court House Nashs Exchange 124 Wyoming Avenue this morning 10 oclock 12dwell Green Ridge Park Place Scranton Will give points how to help imbue.
Carbondale street car service nearly paralyzed as three discharged workers linked to a Knights of Labor assembly are resisted by management. General manager Aitken calls in Sheriff Clemons to assess hostility while union members threaten to strike until reinstatement.
Twelve thousand people applauded Buffalo Bill Cody as his grand review led a vast procession of Sioux Indians cowboys Mexicans Cossacks Gauchos Arabs scouts and European and American volunteer regiments in a touring portrayal of frontier life. Major Burke noted the 12000 seating capacity and heavy rain kept the night crowd smaller while the afternoon audience filled the pavilion and ground chairs. The program featured horsemanship gunwork lasso feats and a mock Deadwood mail coach attack by Buffalo Bill and his scouts with a real coach and driver, John Nelson, in the cast. The military drill with diverse units highlighted the show’s scope and realism, praised for variety, magnitude, and orderly management.
Early last week Mayor Connell ordered Patrolman David P. Roche withdrawn from the police force for causes too numerous to mention. Chief Simpson said nothing definitive when pressed, leaving lingering rumors of Roche's dismissal.
The mayor said Patrolman Roche was removed last Monday or Tuesday and that the matter is in his charge. He noted Chief Simpson knew nothing about it and that a notice will be sent to the council at next Thursday nights select branch meeting before a new appointment is named.
Neighbors awoke to barking that likely saved George W Lowry’s home on Fast Market Street from intrusion Saturday night. John Sherman saw two men in the doorway. they fled when police were sought. No theft found. the house had prior burglaries with two men previously sentenced.
Mrs Sadler Hopkins of Dunmore died at 8 pm Saturday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L A Foote 220 Drinker Street Dunmore after a brief illness from grip and dropsy She was the youngest daughter of L A Foote a Green Ridge liveryman and wife of Sadler Hopkins son of Dr B C Hopkins The funeral will be Monday at 2 30 pm from her home in Dunmore She was active in the Presbyterian church and well regarded by Dunmore and Green Ridge social circles
Rev J C Hogan sent an open letter to Bishop Andrews of the Wyoming conference. The bishop replies he cannot pledge future action but will not abandon the Methodist church. He urges others to follow their conscience. Separate brief items note harness shop and carriage furnishing stock, a watch repairer Turnquest at 206 Washington Ave, a 7 1 4 octave piano for sale, Pillsbury Flour Mills capacity and excursion tickets printed at The Tribune office.
In Albany on May 12 Henry A Mayer formerly of Scranton died at age three.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West show brings an army of pickpockets and fakirs to Scranton. A Pinkerton-trained detective force led by W. H. Hartley protects spectators while police arrest multiple culprits, including William Murray and Mike Blewitt. Several others, from Dr J Emmett O Brien to Mos cow Hyan, report losses as officers curb theft around depots and street corners.
Miss Juliet Vinton Yeakle, recently appointed physical director of the YWCA, receives praise for a successful gymnastic exhibition. An eastern graduate, she came from Chicago to Scranton after leading programs at the University of Wooster and private classes in New York City. Her philosophy emphasizes balanced development, heart and lungs first, with Swedish exercises and light apparatus. Flying rings and parallel bars boost courage and independence, while games engage the mind and counter timidity.
The article notes Miss Yeakle will visit friends in New York and Baltimore in a few days. It mentions hopes among her pupils that she may return to Scranton in the fall, implying her departure is temporary and tied to personal travel.
Hickory Street German Presbyterian members pass resolutions disapproving of Lackawanna Presbytery admitting Rev. C L Wiss wheiser on probation and accusing him of leaving town with numerous unsettled accounts including $8 50 owed to liquor dealer Philip Welchel. The group also demands rejection of charges against Pastor Rev August Lange by a vote of 161 to 2.
Lackawanna county delegates leave Scranton this afternoon for the national Ancient Order of Hibernians convention at Tammany Hall New York. C T Boland P F McDonnell P H McGeever William Piel T C Fitzsimmons Myles J McAndrew John McCabe and Thomas F Donlan represent divisions across Carbondale Archbald Scranton and the South Side. Delegates aim to unify the two bodies, with Boland drawing strong national support for the presidency. next state meeting starts May 21 in Wilkes Barre.
John Gardner once a Tron Mutual Insurance agent in Pittsburg tried to take his life rather than face charges after being escorted to the South Side police station. Officer Sartor related to the case and Gardner drew a revolver and shot himself in the right temple. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment as doctors searched for the bullet. Gardner had long suffered despondency and drinking due to financial troubles but is expected to recover.
Scranton plans roster and pitching changes before facing Toronto with Fox released and Quarles joining. Sweeney to join Buffalo after shortstop duties. Patchen to Carbondale if Smith accepts Scranton offer. Radford shifts to right field Houle benched as team aims to shore up away performances.
A direct line project pursues the Jersey Central aim to provide the best and most modern transportation. The plan emphasizes speed and full control of the route to improve service and accessibility.
An editorial urges families to use the best flour for bread to ensure white, soft texture and good flavor. It notes many homemade loaves are below potential and discusses willingness to pay extra for higher quality flour, citing examples from hotels and daily meals.
A local vendor touts OUR BEST flour as uniformly good for bread, emphasizing careful handling and consistent quality. It notes a sale price of 75 cents per barrel and mentions mill price increases of 20 cents per barrel recently. The ad urges immediate purchase for consumer benefit.
The note urges placing orders early in the week to ensure correct styles and moderate pricing. It emphasizes prompt placement to secure favorable terms and timely delivery.
The ad advertises Leghorn hats at 59 cents and high crown sailors trimmed in all colors at 35 cents. Also offers children's lawn hats at 69 cents and children's lawn caps at 19 cents, with listed quantities.
Capes offered in 150 color options at 1.49 each, regular value 3.00. One lot of Spring Jackets in all colors priced at 1.49, with a value of 3.00.
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