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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1895
Page
7
Baltimore suffered a heavy defeat to Philadelphia 10 to 1 after five and a half innings as darkness and rain halted the final game of the 1895 series. Carsey was hit hard by Philadelphia while Umpire Keefe called the contest. Attendance reached about 3,500 despite threatening weather.
New York reports Valkyrie LMT to stay in harbor as a trial boat for possible races with Defender for the America’s Cup next year. Lord Dunraven aims to prove Valkyrie faster and tests Distant Shore, with two races expected and a clear Sandy Hook course promised.
Charles T D Rose, linked to Royal Victoria Yacht Club Ryde, has issued a formal challenge for the America’s Cup. He is the son of the late Sir John Rose and is reportedly working with an American backer named Lowe on a new challenger.
The Spruce IV defeated Ethelwynn in a rough Center Island race after Ethelwynn drew after the first round. Owner Field cited dangerous conditions, while Captain Brand earned the win through nerve and pluck in challenging seas.
In a rain soaked meet at Honesdale on September 26, Daisy Bell won the 240 event as conditions kept the track heavy. The 2 race ran unfinished with results delayed to the next day at 1 am, while Kit Clowd faced penalties for cutting the track. Scranton horses were not a factor in the day’s outcomes.
Ithaca Sept 2 Cornell University defeated Syracuse University 8 to 0 in football. In the first half many substitutes played and no scoring occurred. In the second half the regular eleven scored two touchdowns. Robert J. Sets a record attempt in Fort Wayne intervals as wind hinders progress.
Captain Jack Brewer tells New York reporters he will accommodate Midgar Murphy and cover reports. A testimonial for ex champion John L. Sullivan is planned in Philadelphia around October with ball punching boxing wrestling and other features featuring Choynkl Barry and other champions. The steamer Majesty arrived in Queenstown while Valkyrie III crew express indignation over excursion boats. Commo dore Glennie dismisses Charles D. Rowe’s America's Cup challenge and doubts Lord Dunraven’s cobra returns to America. A Methodist clergyman argues against extreme wheel dress while discussing rational dress. Sam Crane notes a possible big Tenderloin bout if the Orioles win over the Phillies. Te Beaux of Cleveland weighs playoff strategy amid unsettled games and league politics.
The Elm Park church Epworth League gathered for its regular meeting with Rev. John Davy’s address on his European trip as the highlight. Musical selections by the Imperial Quartet and a social hour followed, with attendees attentive to the sermon and program.
The First Presbyterian choir, over twenty voices directed by Tallie Morgan, plans a Park Place Methodist Episcopal church concert this evening for church benefit. The program features anthems, solos, duets, and a finale with a variety of sacred and secular pieces.
Property owners on Cliy avenue between Olive and Pine alleys clash with city officials over asphalt paving by Barber Asphalt Paving. Lemuel Ammerman accuses substandard materials and a four inch base instead of five, while a remonstrance opposes brick gutters. Officials will review the case.
A conflict centers on a $5,500 bill from New York steel inspection for Iron used in Linden Street bridge. The Edge Moor Bridge Co claims contract assigns inspection fees to the company. the city controller asks whether to forward the bill or deduct it from due amounts. A further company reply is anticipated.
William Stanton visits en route to the University of Pennsylvania. P 8. Golden held a high mass requiem at St. Mary's, with interment in the Catholic cemetery. G. S. Maloney moves to a new store as A. P. McDonough opens a restaurant. A pretty wedding unites Miss Jennie Skeoch and Thomas Jeffrey with many guests and a lavish supper. The couple will reside in Kingston where Jeffrey works as a machinist.
Tomorrow at 4 o'clock the Scranton Hl cycle club will play the Stroudsburg Norman College team at Base By park. The Scranton lineup includes Pat Ror atie tack ouldrick and Connery among others, with right tackle and end positions listed.
Franklin Howell, famed resident, honored with a reception by Miss Jennie Howell at Scranton Street home. Miss Amy Williams engaged to WL Wright of Frostburg Md. Two teenagers arrested after a disorderly night at an Oxford mine oil shanty. police raid led to two girls detained. Miss Michel Rinker hosted guests for Miss Harriet Thompson with songs by Robert James. Death of James Gardner reported. interment at Forty Fort cemetery. Gardner served in Company K, 153rd Pennsylvania. Signals on Rendham line misbehaved causing operational delays. later repaired.
North End residents Mary Oakley and George Keefer return from travels to Factoryville and Honesdale. A danc ing class drew a large crowd at Company H armory. Clerk Thomas Evans departs for New York college and will resume work in March 1896. Local notables, travels, birthdays, and social events mingle with church notices and a solemn requiem for Dr Murphy.
Thomas Kearney left for Pittsburg to reside there permanently. Mrs. John Gormally of Mayfield visits her mother Wire on Main Street. A plank ditch span near Marti Mevonough’s residence is in dangerous condition with deteriorating planks and broken streetcar track holes, forcing sidewalk removal and risky travel. The area is one of several deplorable spots.
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