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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1894

Page

5

City Notes and Local Evening Events

The board of Waarth will hold a regular meeting this afternoon. Teams B and C play basketball at Armory tomorrow evening. A sweepstake shooting match is set for Joseph Twiss hotel. The Second Presbyterian church women prepare Friday evening services and a petition was introduced urging opening of Price eatrest. Public notices cover taxes, road improvements, and local traffic plans amid weather-caused delays.

Board of Waarth Cha Joseph Twiss Second Presbyterias Joan FE Herman Rokard Henry Weorumat Kigiurat Gomieti JC Batterson Madison Avenue Seranton Talpuyerhy William Barry Court House Prudent St. Thornes’ Caliegy South Side St. Vincent Avery Wte George Hall Jane Modillion Scranton Rudolph Schwarte Antonina Grobowaln Edward 4 Stevens Bianchi Alburt Bcranton Edward Mallera Catharlot Lyona Mayfield Rogt

Reform Ticket Faces Dunmore Borough Power Struggle

In Dunmore a动 urgent push for better administration aims to wrest control from the Patrick Henry faction. Timothy Gurke appears as Burgess candidate on the Reform ticket, challenging the incumbents alleged to impede progress. The contest centers on removing officials seen as enemies of improvement and installing new leadership.

Patrick Henryites Timothy Gurke Burgess Reform Dunmore Olev Hatrick Heary Wifaka Alice Flien Hell Diya Tees Burgtsa Wim Vanceinett Patrick Uppomido Indy Mien Diomors Tk Wit Cloiu Bhrough Timothy Burks Hoefeu Gna Busioea Burke Pontypool Monmouthshire South Wales Atlvri¢a Puomere Barke Brus Wriset Wansall Vexinking

Grier’s Hard Pot Ordinance Not Considered by Connellimen

A brief notice reports that Grier’s proposed pot ordinance was not considered by Connellimen. The report notes no action taken and clarifies the current status of the measure.

Connellimen

Browning Ordinance Favored After Heated Debate

Common council fray over two bills ends with 12 to 6 vote in Browning's favor. He cites an editorial and criticizes alternate draft as defective, while Mr Duhigg and Mr Robuthan clash amid sarcasm and protest.

Scranton Browning Robathan Wcity Counvila Rick Mer Mr. Urier Urier Third Ward Brownlogg Judiciary Committee

Central of New Jersey Buffet Car Earns Popularity

The buffet car between Scranton Wilkes-Barre and New York on the Central Rail Road of New Jersey offers a close dinner for 75 cents with a menu including franch honlon chicken beef lamb French fn sweet corn potatoes lettuce and celery. The car is elegantly equipped and well patronized by travelers, with attentive service from a chief attendant.

Satanton New York Central New Jersey Scragton Wilkesbrro

City Officials and Citizens Highlight Scranton Leadership

A fragmentary portrait outlines City Clerk M T Lavelle as a cautious official earning 500 dollars yearly and directing council inquiries. Superintendent J W Gormerly of Scranton Traction is praised for tireless work and scheduling expertise. Powderly leads bridges and parks efforts while Ly W Vallahan is named among notable local figures.

J. W. Gormerly Scranton Traction Company

Mr Conant's Organ Recital at St Luke's Church

Organist J W Conant of St Luke's Church offers a weekly Lent recital each Saturday at 1 pm. Tomorrow's program includes classical pieces such as Pastoral in Hir Elevation in A Minor and Figue in Minor amid a short restal sequence.

Bt Luke J W. Conant Bt. Luke's Ues Figue Miner

Unclear promotional coupons from Telhune Oiflon feature

Fragmentary ad text lists offers from The Tribone wiiagemuent with several coupons. It mentions 15 cents and four coupons for Colwenhigue Ke Ties and references hundreds of items including Dickwoe's complete works.

Telhune

Fourth Lower District Property Owners File Their Report in Court

Viewera W. Stokes G M Watson and CO B Gardner appointed by the court to appraise damages from the Fourth district main power construction filed their report yesterday and it was confirmed. They awarded listed individuals amounts including John Long 1200 Gilroy 100 Catherine De Lacey 100 H Lackey 100 Thomas P Jonon 250 Ron O'Tora 200 Jobo PB Jones 159 Anthony Walah 550 Jove Branna 100 Anthony McHale 100 Roddy estate 150 James Judidy 100 Patrick Konaler 140 William Dawson 3000

W. Stokes G. M. Watson Gardner Distriet Yronth John Long Gilroy Catherine de Lacey Lackey

Pittman Arrest Sparks City Support Push

Police arrested Janice Pittman for being drunk and disorderly and for breaking a window at the Conway residence. An earlier witness claimed Pittman said they might be sent to jail or the Poorhouse, and officers now suspect the breakage was deliberate.

Janice Pittman Conway House Attman i Wedneaddy Hous

Slum Brigade Work Details Sacrifices of Salvation Army

Article profiles Salvation Army volunteers in urban relief efforts describing personal sacrifices, daily duties, and the organization’s outreach in crowded tenements. It highlights dedication of workers aiding families, securing meals, clothing, and shelter amid hardship.

Staff Captain Cox Speaks On Army Work In Field Across Water

Staff Captain BivnehetH Cox of the Salvation Army addresses a Chew Ridge gathering stressing Christian motive in labor and the need for personal sacrifice. She notes overseas missions, London India work, and the value of simple living to reach the poor and lepers. A sizable collection supported the urban slum brigade.

Chew Ridge Gio Salvation Ariony Training School Salvatheniate Jaane Christ Holland Welgium Switzerland France Lake Geneva Salvation Army Tadern Lulso Spandliny Dome Todla Rey Scranton Salvationists India United States

Cases Argued Yesterday In Scranton Court

Yesterday in court a rule to quash inquisition in the Burr case was argued with objections to Hinley charges and juror access. An opponent urged a new trial for Rogennagle v Mwn dley, with Soper and Aimveriman presenting. Other rules to dismiss non suits and judgments were heard in cases including Burky v Canal Co and City of Scranton v Cemetery Assoc, with several rules discharged.

Lr. A John Mwndley Soper Lemuel Aimveriman Patrick Burky Delaware and Holton Canal Company John Jermyn Agginat T. A. Black Benjamin Hawley James Wilson Bo Bias

Bright Prospects Seen in Bulk Trading Says Building Inspector

Building inspector John Nelson predicts a bright future for bulk trading after a dull fall. He notes pending work for the upcoming season and cites January permits totaling $14,000, listing multiple properties and dwellings across several wards.

John Neleon Lona Willian Burgess Pirel Wo AM Kennedy Burn Mia Amanda V. Birdwall James Muldoon Mavens & Williams Mary Timming Ann Danteavy Clarlea Haester J. Brown Myra Shoemaker

Another New Road It Will Be Known as the Lackawanna

The article reports a new road project naming the route the Lackawanna and mentions a conflict between Catskill interests and the Mountain and Boston interests over the route’s fate.

the Lackawanna, Catskill Mountain Boston

Scranton firms push rail line with profit aim debated

The Wilkes Barre Times reports Simpso n and Watkins claim no profit motive for building a Lackawanna Valley rail route. Delaware and Hudson officials doubt but acknowledge promoters are backing the plan to tap local traffic from Delhi to Walton and connect with Erie lines. The Lackawanna, Catskill Mountain and Boston railroad could be built parallel to existing lines, with cost estimates around ten thousand dollars per mile for Scranton routes.

Wilkes Barre Times Kerr Ontario and Western Railroad Simpton & Walking Scranton Lackawanna, Catskill Mountain Boston McKerry Delaware and Hudson Railway Himpaon & Watkins Cox4 Brothers Ontario Anil Western Erle Simpson & Witkina Exiatlog Miuro al Prea Delhi Walton Ontario and Western Broma Delhi Ister Delaware Deposit Lackawanna Hudson Erie Simpson & Watkins Mr.Torray Tles Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Simpson & Waiking Bowie Catekill Mountain Lackawanna Valley Orth

Surprise Party Honors Mrs Ester Comlys at Mitchell Home

A Wednesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Mitchells Rock Street celebrated Mrs Ester Comlys. Guests included Meo Hannasee Maggie Keese Maggie Morgan Jennie Foster Lottie Cowell Joonie Richards Magie Richards Tillie Flatter John Amnerinos Frank Hughes Tom Hughes Morgan Edwards Tom Saville Davis Evan Hopkins Tom Flatter Cridler and others in a cordial social event.

Mra Mitchell Rock Street Ester Comlys Meo Hannaease Maggie Keese Maggie Morgan Jennie Foster Lottie Cowell Joonie Richards Magie Richards Tillie Flatter John Amnerinos Frank L John Hughes Morgan Edwards Tom Saville F Davis Evan Hopkins Tom Flatter Cridler

Scranton Business Directory Edition Plans Public Release

Tat Temunk announces a comprehensive Scranton area business directory edition bound as a book with photogravure views. It will feature leading interests, portraits, and public buildings, offering a tribute to local resources and commerce while inviting notices from property owners. A Republican district convention is set for February 18 1804 to select delegates for a state gathering in Harrisburg.

Scranton Doviness Bornatou Poreons

Bullet in His Brain Victim of Suicide Mania

Morris Deltian of Emmet Street is described as the latest victim of suicide mania. Police report no immediate motive and say the incident occurred at his residence. Doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.

Morris Deltian Emmet Street

Man Described as Ill for Seven Weeks Ends His Life

Morris Delman aged 61 of 540 Emmet Street killed himself with a 38 caliber revolver after seven weeks of illness and seven months of unemployment. He died in his home as his wife and family slept nearby. The police report cites a gunshot wound to the brain and the loss of the right eye from a prior injury.

Morris Delman Emmet Street Delionn Ant CUM Works Dawerment Delman

Schank Boots at Cost in Scranton Amid Spring Stock Clearout

Scranton shoe dealer Schank offers present stock at cost to make room for spring goods. The unusual sale includes price redactions and emphasizes selling all items exactly at cost to create space.

Schank Uraida Scranton Schunk

Social at Providence Presbyterian Church Program

The ladies of the Providence Presbyterian Church invite congregation and friends to an evening social. The program includes a ping solo by Mise Ausie R Wuilleme Pantoming, Five Cubes Chorus, a charade with a three syllable word, songs by Miss Rowley and others, piano and vocal solos, and a ship themed charade. Social to follow.

Presbyterian Church Providance Presbyterian Church Rowley Mona Stephen Adama Bac Sheanay Miss Rowley Misa Gabriel T. J. Davies Wool. Owens

Tribune and Republican Offices Secure Ballot Printing Contracts

County commissioner awarded official ballot printing contracts for the Lackawanna county elections. The printers could not meet the tight time frame, so the work was split between The Tribune and the Republican offices.

Lackawanna County TrRisvs Republican

Tea and Coffee Department Offers Fresh Roasted Coffee

The advertisement promotes a Tea and Coffee Department with in stock teas and coffees. It claims direct import sourcing for twelve years and mentions fresh coffee roast twice weekly. It lists several coffee grades and prices and emphasizes consistent quality and customer satisfaction.

Java Maracaiba Japan Hyson Uss

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