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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
4
City Engineer Joseph Phillips details scant improvements due to funds, court delays, and material debates. He notes successful pipe drain work on Carbon street, urges cobble gutters, street basin relocations, asphalt repairs scrutiny, and proposes permanent inspectors to cut inspection costs.
The first annual report of Street Commissioner P J O Boyle notes unsatisfactory asphalt pave cleaning due to its deplorable condition. Expenditures for sewer repairs are down from prior years as no elaborate repairs were needed, with several sewer basins constructed and basings and mutihotes repaired.
In a dated report P. J. O Woyle warns that only a small balance remains for bridge and culvert repairs while most structures remain in poor condition. He notes progress on replanking iron pipes, calls for ash and garbage removal rules, and urges council action to prevent street filth and illegal dumping.
An old medical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the disease constitutionally and offers $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. The notice invites testimonials and lists Toledo and Lane’s on Spruce Street as places selling the product.
A W Jurisch, accused of larceny by W M Dunn, had a hearing before Alderman Manchoester Hoyne. Hoyne discharged him as evidence failed to prove the charge. Dunn alleged Jurisch stole a wheel, which was leased to a renter who had not completed all payments. The court granted a day’s extension to finalize remaining terms.
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