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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1895
Page
5
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Readers report irregular Tribune deliveries traced to stolen papers. Reward of 5 dollars is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing Tribune from subscriber doorsteps.
A 7 foot flag pole, added testimony in the Mrs. Rachael Williams will dispute, and Loomis Scalzo’s jail commitment tied to a dynamite case in Carbossdale are recorded. A first degree murder trial for Leonardo Fosa is adjourned to July.
Those bound for the trip will go directly to the train and baggage left at Masonic hall up to 1 o clock will be taken to the train by Sir Knight J. F. Hetzel. No baggage accepted after 1. The county jail faces a dilemma over Kk. W. Toner who caused damage in custody two weeks ago. the jury ignored the charge and he remains confined in a hospital cell for temporary insanity unless friends guarantee his safe keeping.
Delegates from Lackawanna County branches of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Division No 7 on Lackawanna Avenue with about 100 attendees. Myles J McAndrew won the county delegate post in a close race against John Mel. T P S McDonnell was elected secretary over Patrick J Foley, and Martin H Lavelle won the treasurer post over Sheridan.
The Clark's Summit area shows rapid development with 81 homes and key buildings built since 1892. Wood Harmon & Co. expanded Summit Park and Summit Park Annex, boosting rail service and local business. The new Lorraine subdivision, bounded by the Factoryville and Abington turnpike, will open on Decoration Day with two free excursion trains from Scranton.
Joseph O'Connor of Olyphant entered Goodman and Wetes store Friday night, opened whiskey barrel faucets and tried to steal bottled liquor. He was jailed by Justice Cummings and later indicted by the grand jury. Public notice follows.
A blaze swept through Dalton demolishing multiple stores and a lumber yard in a rapid, total loss. F. L. Van Fleet and A. C. Eaton storefronts were consumed along with a bakery, ice house, barn, and a shaded list of others. Firefighters lacked water and a hose company, relying on buckets and pails.
Manager J H Laine announces a week of attractions at Taiurel Hill Park with a continuous program from 2 PM to late evening. A select vaudeville company appears at Pa Villon Opera House at 8 30 PM daily, with adult and juvenile pricing. Daily 2 PM performances by Morris ponies and 6 PM balloon ascents from the Coliseeum. Queen of the Clouds Lena Nolan performs on Decoration Day. Military bands perform at 2 and 7 PM at the park stand.
Bassett and W J Harry presenting a new advertising medium through the United States Historical Publishing Company of New York. The Travelling Salesman of America’s Chart features a center view of the proposed Travelers’ Home at Bingsmantoen N Y and forty color cards illustrating major business branches. Distributed along rail lines and other public spots to reach merchants manufacturers and traveling salesmen.
This evening Reeve Jones presents an excellent piano programme assisted by Mira Sullivan at Elm Park church venue. Jones, a former private pianist to Madame Marie Roze, performs Verdi and Chopin pieces with eight additional works and a grand polonaise finale.
Brakeman Rudy Strank of trains 18 and 14, a top domino player from Binghamton, invites a challenge at the association rooms in Scranton and will respond to the challenge via the railroad column in the Tribune. The death claim of John McDavitt’s representatives will be paid from the Mutual Aid society surplus fund. Yesterday engineers led a gospel meeting with strong addresses before a large audience. Tests can be replaced without plates at Dr B T Wheaton’s once at 1 Lackawanna avenue.
The Lackawanna hospital the Oral School for Deaf Mutes and the Home for the Friendless would suffer under the legislature's appropriations bill as proposed. The Lackawanna hospital seeks funds for a new wing a ward for women an administration building and isolation ward plus operating costs. The Oral School faces steep reductions hindering dormitory completion and student care. The Home for the Friendless would see its entire requested 25000 denied, risking disabled children being turned away. advocates warn the institution would be crippled without relief.
Mary Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs William Higgins of 246 Carbon Street retired in good health Friday night and was found by her grandmother Mrs Ellen Mulherin when she called Saturday morning.
Notices of deaths in Scranton and nearby towns include John Cafferty aged 9, at 1124 Georgia Street with a funeral at Holy Rosary and Hyde Park Cemetery. A Ly Foote at 159 Capouse Avenue with forest Hill interment. Mamie Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs, with a requiem at St Peters Cathedral and Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Livale Ha wife of Francoc dies aged 2 at Church of Good Shepherd Green Ridge.
The grand jury issued its second return of true bills and ignored bills while outlining a longer session into the week. Among those named are John W. Althen and Emory Rolls with charges including perjury and conspiracy, plus other indictments such as furnishing liquor and riot on a street car. One defendant, W. J. Robb, faces adultery charges with Detective Scanlon Jr ordered to pay costs.
Daniel McCarty of Miners Hill dies after a long illness at age about 24. He was a carpenter, well known and respected, a member of St Joseph Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Funeral at St Joseph's Catholic church this morning with fraternal attendance. Mrs Pridget Flynn returns from Johnstown. Anthony Connolly from Main Street missing. Green Ridge lodge to meet to attend Foote funeral. Pillsbury flour mills capacity noted at 17 500 barrels daily.
Announcement invites undersigned bids until June 1 for furnishing liquid refreshments and gate for an excursion to Lake Ariel organized by the Storra Minn Accident fund, dated July 1. Bidders should address Richard Evang, 172 Parker Street, City to submit proposals.
A local shop has opened a case featuring multiple cigar brands and will set prices on any chosen to try. The display invites customers to sample and compare offerings from the selection.
The ad touts a one week sample pricing plan with low initial rates on Capes and coats. It promises deep discounts on various items including Spring Capes at 1.39 and Velvet and Silk Capes at 4.98, plus embroideries and silk waists. It highlights substantial marked value savings to attract buyers.
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