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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1895

Page

5

Cleveland's Baking Powder Ad Claim

An advertisement extols Cleveland's Baking Powder as pure and sure with a message urging consumers to take no substitute noting it is the best that money can buy.

Cleveland

Reward Offered for Stolen Tribune Deliveries

Many complaints of irregular delivery attributed to stolen papers. Reward set at five dollars for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.

Tribune

Rheinhart Granted Bail In Embezzlement Case

Alderman Wright observed between 2 and 6 30 yesterday as W H Rheinhart faced embezzlement charges by A J Duffy. Rheinhart held on 500 bond to await further hearing with M E McDonald for the prosecution and a list of witnesses sworn.

Alderman Wright A. J. Duffy W. H. Rheinhart M. E. McDonald W. J. Coleman Paul Schuster Frank Fraunfelker Paul Ginder B. GB. Antrim FB. P

Accused In Pilfering Case Presses Adjournment

Court heard claims of goods sent to Mrs. Eimma Welles as presents and a fish shipment misweighed from 600 to 400 pounds. Attorney McDonald argued systematic pilfering since May 17, 184. Herbert Taylor sought delay citing unavailable witnesses and critiqued prosecution evidence. William Schaeffer acted as Rheinhort’s bondsman.

Eimma Welles McDonald Herbert Taylor William Schaeffer

Inspections of Thirteenth Regiment Underway In State

Adjutant W. B. Millar inspected the Thirteenth Regiment field staff and companies A and B with many spectators including Colonel Price and Ninth regiment staff. Officers call the result satisfactory. state property and records checked. troops praised for steadiness and clean gear. Remaining companies C D FE F G proceed to inspections in various towns through May.

W. 8. Millar Price Millar Honesdale

Scranton Plans Linden Street Bridge Ironwork Start

Work to place iron on Linden Street bridge abutments and masonry will begin within three weeks. Piers and western abutment are done. decision on freight origin soon after Edge Moor official visit. Over 5,000,000 pounds of iron required for two bridges with 800,000 pounds rolled at Carnegie Johns­town Harrisburg works.

Linden Street Jersey Central Railroad Edge Moor Bridge Company Lackawanna and Jersey Central Lines Spruce Street Roaring Brook Osgood Philadelphia Phenixville G. W. G. Perris Ferris Wheel Fame Phillips

Real Estate Talk by Mr Nash at Raub Building

Mr Nash outlined how owners should set agent commissions upfront and stay informed of opportunities. He urged liberal dealings among real estate brokers to benefit all, and invited competitors to his weekly public sales every Monday at 10 o clock in the Raub building.

Nash Real Estate Exchange Ranb Mr. Nash Raub

Beauties of Cut Glass Featured at Turnquest Jewelers

The article promotes cut glass as ideal wedding and holiday gifts, praising its brilliancy and finish. Turnquest, the jeweler at 206 Washington Avenue, has added a large line from L. Straus & Sons, a top American maker, with patterns noted for artistic design and unmatched finish.

Turnquest Washington Avenue L. Straus & Sons America

Pleasing Entertainment by Girls' Friendly Society

A delightful show titled The Deestrict Skule will be presented by the Girls' Friendly Society on May 0 at 7 30 pm in the Young Men's Christian Association hall to aid the Room of Shelter. Tickets are 25 cents at Powell's music store Phelps drug store and F P Price. Also featured are Ladies' Trilby lace pins at Turnquent's 20 Washington avenue. Lohmann's Spruce area offers private dining rooms with noted service and cuisine.

Girls' Friendly Society Sp. m Young Men's Christian Association Shelter Powell's Music Store Phepla' Drug Store F. P. Price Washington Avenue

Judge and Leonard Fight Drawn in Scranton Lightweight Bout

In front of about 1,200 spectators at Frothingham theater, Scranton’s James Judge and Brooklyn’s Mike Leonard fought six rounds to a draw. Leonard pressed early but Judge adjusted, ending with the referee’s decision as a draw after lively exchanges and notable blows.

Frothingham James Judge Pennsylvania Mike Leonard Beau Brummell Brooklyn G. W. Turner New York Leonard T Leonard Scranton Judge Judge House John I. Mitchell Lee Allen Charles O'Neill Camden N. C Richard Bavers Excelsior Athletic Club George A. Fogarty John T. Brown The Tribune Will Gilmartin Elde Toby Gardner James Tighe Harry Courtright Billy Mathewson James McCadden Wilkes-Barre John Dempsey Philadelphia Dempsey John L. Mitchell Richard Hicka Baltimore Darkey

Scranton Hebrew Mission To Be Organized In Fall

Rev. A. C. Gaebwelin of the Hope of Israel mission in New York spoke at Grace Reformed church on a planned Scranton Hebrew mission. He announced organizing a Jewish mission in Scranton in the fall and said he would tour Russia Germany Bulgaria Poland and Galicia preaching Christianity to Jews.

A. C. Gaebwelin Hope of Israel Mission New York City Grace Reformed Church Finley's Hall Scranton Russia Germany Bulgaria Poland Gallicia

Easton Pickpocket Foiled at Delaware and Hudson Depot

Henry Thompson 55 nearly escapes after pocketing Mrs. Goulden’s $39.05 at the Delaware and Hudson depot. Special Officer Spellman and Weddign pursue him onto a moving Carbondale train. bail set at 1000. Also reports of hotel thefts at Scranton houses and Westminster with a suspect held on $500 bail.

Henry Thompson Easton Delaware and Hudson P. F. Spellman William Weddign Thompson E. T. Golden Parsons Goulden McTammany North End Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Weddign Spellman Alderman Millar Scranton Richard Kimmacher John Carroll Carroll James T. Doyle St. Charles Hotel Arthur Evans Westminster Hotel Sloat Harvey Ferber Westminster Millar

Body Recovered From Susquehanna Likely Missing Man

A decomposed body found in the Susquehanna at Pittston is believed to be the man seen falling into Roaring Brook during recent high water. Two anglers found the body and, with help from others, brought it ashore. The clothing contained a Polish letter dated 1895 from Krosno Austria signed Your father Jan Kmolek and a passbook bearing Pawolo Kmolek. The discoverer thinks the man was a bass painter who frequented W Wezyk & Co in Scranton. the man’s name is not yet known and he appears about 26.

Roaring Brook Susquehanna Pittston W. Rh. Wezcyk & Co Center Street Penn Avenue Scranton Krosno Austria Jan Kmolek Pawolo Kmolek

Roof Garden and Restaurant Crown Proposed 10 Story Building

J C Miller plans a ten story Spruce Street structure between Washington and Wyoming avenues featuring a roof garden and a restaurant on the upper floor. The entire 173 by 60 foot lot will be covered, with the uppermost level dedicated to leisure space and views. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised separately in the page.

J. C. Miller Spruce Street Washington and Wyoming Avenue Tribune

German and French In Five Weeks Free Lectures

Free lectures and lessons in German and French will be delivered over five weeks. Sessions run Wednesday to Friday at 9 30 am 4 90 and 7 00 pm in the YMCA parlors. Applicants may request a circular. Also listed are watch and clock repairs by Turnquest 26 Washington Ave piano for sale a high quality 71 3 octave mahogany case and modern improvements addressed to Box 227. Pillsbury Flour Mills capacity noted at 17 000 barrels daily.

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Strikers Hold Fast as Carbondale Rail Disputes Escalate

Severe but unverified reports flare amid a streetcar strike in Carbondale. Deputies and special officers patrol the line to prevent clashes while a position on reinstating discharged workers remains unresolved. Evidence links a fatal track incident to engine No 27 with no company fault found.

Cannibalistic Drunk Bites Patrolman On Finger

Patrolman Lona Day encountered a drunken man at a Penn Avenue saloon who refused to pay for drinks and resisted arrest. The man bit the officer on the finger as he was being detained, and fellow Penn Avenue worker Dan Weber was arrested after interfering. Both await a hearing in the lockup.

Lona Day Penn Avenue Day Meinzer Dan Weber

Coroner’s Inquest Opens on Death of Unknown Man

Coroner Kelly adjourned the inquest at Dunmore into the death of the unknown man believed to be Adam Getz who was killed on the Erie and Wyoming railroad last Friday. The jury examined scraps of papers found on the body including a Blue Ridge Coal pay sheet dated December 826 to Adam Gety and a pencil note reading C.

KOM Kelly Dunmore Adam Getz Erie and Wyoming Railroad Blue Ridge Coal Company Adam Gety

Knights of the Golden Eagle to Raise Flag at New No 37 School

Moltke castle No. 2638 of the Knights of the Golden Eagle prepares to place a flag on the new No 47 school building on July 4. A parade by all Lackawanna county castles is planned, with South Side societies invited to join the procession.

Moltke Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle New No. 37 South Side No. 47 Lackawanna County

North End Notes and Local Meetings Update

Miss Olla Kennedy visits Benton relatives while Mrs Wade Finn visits friends in Binghamton. Cumberland Hare No 2 picnic set for Frear's Grove on June 4. The Welsh Congregational Sunday school held a very enjoyable entertainment. Suburban No 2 Building and Loan association meets to elect directors. John McDermott captured after escape, later taken to county jail. Welsh Baptist church prepares for International tea tonight and tomorrow. Presbyterian church annual meeting reports a surplus. officers elected. Concert for Finishing and Furnishing Fund of the YMCA well received with multiple performers. Primitive Methodist church East Market Street reports crowded entertainment event.

Olla Kennedy Benton Wade Finn Court Street Binghamton Frank Lewis Throop Street New York Cumberland Hare Company Frear’s Grove Paura Benjamin Dalton Willis Benjamin Malin Avenue No. 2 Building and Loan Association Alderman Bailey John McDermott Market Street Constable Cole The Welsh Baptist Church Presbyterian Church William J. Lewis H. H. McKeechan C. H. von Storch Young Men's Christian Association North End W. G. Watkins Elizabeth Owens Mattie Huntsman Nellie de Graw Alma Chineey Martha Jane Deade John Stopford Kate Saltry Hazel Hopewell Charles Berry William Stopford Clinton Silkman James Clark Thomas Richards David Reese Charles Cocker William Owens Primitive Methodist East Market Street

Community concert features Hartshorn troupe and Mrs Telford duet

A pastor's meeting opened by William Russell at 8 with an orchestra of James, William, Edgar, Samuel Hartshorn, Frederick Morgan, and Daniel Carter, followed by a sixteen-member part song led by John Telford. The programme included a John Telford duo, a violin solo by Anthony Teal, a quartet with Dr Treverton, William Lanyon, O Colvin, and W H Treverton, and a humorous sketch “Four After One” with Belle Weightson, Ida Savage, Samuel Oakley, William Littlejohn Jr, George Sleater, and William G Melms. Professor Robert Gaughan played banjo. Miss Margaret Lewis recited “Asleep at the Switch.” Miss Belle Fidian presided at the organ. Also announced are Nickel Plate Road excursion sales on May 21 and June 11, 184, at half rates to numerous destinations. Contact Moore, general agent, 2 Exchange Street, Buffalo. For plumbing and electric bells call W. G. Doud & Co, 509 Lackawanna Ave.

William Russell James William Edgar Samuel Hartshorn Frederick Morgan Daniel Carter John Telford Anthony Teal Dr. Treverton William Lanyon O. Colvin W. H. Treverton Belle Weightson Ida Savage Samuel Oakley William Littlejohn George Sleater William G. Melms Robert Gaughan Margaret Lewis Belle Fidian

Sale on Leghorn Hats and Sailors at Low Prices

Last week featured bargains with Leghorn Hats 59¢ and High Crown Sailors trimmed in all colors at 35¢. Also 56 dozen High Crown Sailors, 10 dozen Children's Lawn Hats 69¢, and 50 dozen Children's Lawn Caps 19¢, all marked down from higher prices.

Spring Capes and Jackets Sale Price Drop

Capes and jackets offered in multiple colors priced at $1.49 each, with the item value listed as $3.00. The sale highlights 150 capes and a large assortment of spring jackets at the reduced price.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Ridtleton Hackawanna Aundry Pai Green Ridge McAll Miseion C. H. Welles Vine Street Delaware and Hudson Company Plymouth Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Pine, Taylor and Holden Lyric Glee Club J. H. Steell First Presbyterian Church South Ride Woman's Christian Temperance Union Jewell Building Harvest Dance Committee August Robinson Peter Zeigler J. George Eisele F. E. Stone L. W. Peck G.T. Price F. P. Doty J. J William Edgar P P. Doty John Brush Howard Wolfe Brush Wolfe W.H. Rheinhart Marketman Scranton's Turnquent's Lohmann’s Spruce Miner Richard Edwards St Leonard Buffalo Bii Iithe Hebrew Mission Hood W. G. Doud & Co Lackawanna Veius Pillsbury's Flour Mills Lee's Crossing Forest City Buffalo Bill J. W. Aitken Clemons Frank E. Ryan John Tierney Walter Williams Rufus O. Bryant Jerry Driscoll Timothy Jones James H. Jones John J. Davis Henry Burns W. F. Morfin Robert Haag John Woelkers H. 8. Hartman J. C. Hartman J.G. Thompson Ccompany Michael Moran William Gordon Ryan Aitken Duncan Friends of Labor Garfield Assembly I. of L J. Cobb Edgertom Pa Erlebreaker Discon Priceburg Providence Patrolman Day FMS Monogr Colee E. G Coursen South Side News Simpson & Co Cedar Avenue M. J. Dempsey Nicholas Gallitz Mary Farber St. Mary's St. Mary's Church River Street Bishop O'Hara Hallacher’s Millinery H. Langfeld Lackawanna Ave Nickel Plate Road Weat Moore Niroet Buffalo N.Y Sterling Bella Telephone Lacka, Ave Woolworths Eva M. Hetzel William S. Millar Een Ar Co Bull Corner Center Sf Mig Act Warorenens Columbus Monument Washington Av Capes J. Bolz Wrowine Dime Bank Clay Worsted Hellers & Furnishers Lackawanna Avenue J, Lawrence Stelle S. C. Snyder D. D
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