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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware is listed as a regional specialist handling eye ear nose and throat issues. The notice presents his medical focus and professional title without additional context or dates.
In Sweet habeas corpus proceedings Judge Gunster ruled the girl Mary Sweet is not fit for immediate custody. He ordered guardian appointment and directed the parties to select a guardian by next Thursday morning, with the child to stay at the Home for the Friendless in the interim.
The basketball game between Scranton Young Men's Christian Association and Pittston dissolved after a foul dispute early in the second inning with Scranton leading 13 to 0. A playoff with the Nanticoke team is set for Thursday night at the Armory to decide the northeastern Pennsylvania championship, with a 25 cent admission.
State Secretary Hurlbart spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association hall on the Holy Spirit and its relation to the Christian worker. He urged workers to carry the gospel into daily life and business, noting the league’s work and friendships formed during his visit.
Frank Cobb, known for his Horny dealer business, has bought the Raymond court property from Dr. Hand for 5000 dollars. He occupied the site for nine years and plans to enlarge stables, excavate a basement, and add a tabling room for seventy five horses, budgeting 2500 dollars for improvements.
A list of donors from Pittston and surrounding areas includes Mr T Mangan and Rev Father Rust among others giving to St Josephs Foundling Home. The note mentions various individuals and businesses and references photography equipment at Griffin's on Wyoming Avenue with new novelties continuously introduced.
A Jackson Street dispute ends with a temporary arrest after a threatened shooting by J A Mitchell following a drunken outburst. Community events include Waco Council entertainment at Moor Hall with Lyshon Evans and Miss Annie Sommerhill, a David Jones funeral, a Dalton sleigh ride by West Side Republicans, and multiple West Side social programs and a forthcoming Brownies Around the World show plus Lovatt's Boston Stars at Plymouth Congregational Church.
Dr J J Roberta of South Main returns from Plymouth. G J Holmes of South Bromley returns from Pittaton visit. George G Winans of North Malin returns from New Hampshire trip. Alan Myrtle Frounfelter of Bromley entertained guests. The council approved final passage of a Sixth Street west side flagstone walk and gutter paving. Simpson Motherhat Episcopal church ladies plan an evening at the church parlors.
A city clerk table compares electric lighting costs across forty cities. Scranton tops the 2000 candle power list with a yearly cost of 91.25 dollars, beating other cities such as Yonkers Nowyork Bridgeport Amsterdam Jersey City and more on varied 1 to 5 year contracts for lights.
The text lists annual or multi year rates and contracts for utilities or services in several cities including Meriden Danbury Albany Newark Hartford Camden Binghamton and notes that other cities show combined snow and incandescent atoms but hold no interest for Scrantonians.
Frank McDonald of Dunmore receives confirmation nomina tion as postmaster after a lengthy delay. The outgoing postmistress Miss Bo Mooney retires after a strong record, while McDonald’s long political activity marks his appointment by unanimous Democratic support. The piece also notes local figures including Rev. Zirleman and Controller Widmayer, plus other civic notables and plans in Scranton politics.
Milo J. Wilson wins a 540 judgment. Deputy Sheriff Frank Ryan levies Warren’s stock at 417 Monroe Avenue stables. About a dozen horses and carriages seized. Sheriff plans sale next Friday.
A compact roundup from the Tribune detailing daily South Side events, social notices, and community happenings. Highlights include local meetings, shop openings, and upcoming events of interest to residents and readers.
The article notes the South Works mill setting eleven day output records at an average of over five hundred tons daily. It cites officers such as Mr. Scranton and W McKinney and reports capacity of 800 tons per twelve hours. It also covers local council approving 2400 for Mountain Road improvements in the Twelfth ward and related civic notes.
The note praises George Thatcher in Africa at the Star theater New York with his white face performance. It mentions writers Ridder, Carleton and Smith praising him and envisioning new comedies built on his unique style. Also announces Dr Medikus and King Urziba roles in Africa at the Academy of Music tonight.
The Trinuse offers to subscribers a large line of bright popular volumes at about one fourth of the usual price. The notice outlines the inducements and opportunities to secure valuable additions to your library with elegant bindings.
A storefront touts rides on brand-new suits and overcoats displayed in its windows promising near giveaway prices. The sales pitch emphasizes drastic discounts to attract customers.
About fifteen gentlemen from Scranton joined a meeting at the Elmhurst Hotel yesterday afternoon. The gathering, a branch of the Philadelphia Cremation Society, discussed future advancement of the cremation movement and related measures.
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