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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1894
Page
6
Tom Soraston Trimann's Pittston department manages reports and inquiries. Fahy is the contact for receiving eews items and complaints. The notice indicates an official channel for coordination and response.
Fog enshrouds Plainsville area as Squire Lourhrey pursues a mistaken lead about a missing boy and organ grinder. A chase to Wilkes Barre ends with the supposed identity proving false, leaving the joke ironic and the inquiry unresolved.
A T Rommel dies at 48 after long illness at his Nexen Wyoming County home. Former West Pittston resident, he ran a track grooming business in Ylardiog LHe. Survived by his wife and daughter. Remains moved to 200 Luzanne Avenue for funeral at 10 30 AM with interment in West Pittston Cemetery.
Polls close today as citizens exercise franchise amid holiday closures and weather. Reports cite tensions within the Citizens party over nominations while campaigns, entertainment acts, and community events add to a lively local scene. A Polish church dedication trip to Scranton is planned and a hunting accident injures P Patterson in Newark Valley. A 15 year old, David Tudor, suffers injuries after a fall from a horse and funeral services are set for Mrs. Bush this afternoon at 8. Local entertainment firms stage festivals as political fervor runs high.
Debilitated or run down individuals are urged to take P.P.P. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as the king of blood purifiers. The ad claims it rebuilds shattered constitutions and restores manhood and strength. Sold by all druggists.
A brief record from Nicton gives a Torment of local items. The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School took a sleigh ride to West Lomon and returned by 1 pm. An Washington Birthday hop is planned for next Thursday. Frank Proper builds a new dwelling. Mrs. K A DuBois visits New York. The thermometer read 18 below zero. the creamery ice house is being filled. School entertainment honors ington’s birthday. Apples remain in good price. H D Hwa’s new dwelling nears completion.
Fragmentary item notes a candy factory for rent and mentions local residents and events. It references Alph Shields and the Seraston Tuinuxe, plus political nominees for school directorship and an elegant house in Walnut Park.
Knots of visitors and residents fill Hanthine Town scenes as locals travel to Kingston Pittston and Donmore for family visits. Courting, social calls, and evenings with friends populate a bustling day in area towns. The St Aloysius society adjusts Lent observance to Saturday evenings.
Mrs J D Stocker entertained music lovers for the Christian Endeavor Chapel fundraiser at Simpson rooms. The well attended event featured an acceptable program and guests from Carbondale Mayfield Archbald and other towns.
Special to the Sentinel reports Micaga Garrett announces withdrawal from the Democratic ticket for supervisor of Marcy township. He says remaining in the race would jeopardize other nominees and thanks supporters. The notice also contains an advertisement for Dr Thomas electric oil claiming cures for colds croup asthma deafness and throat issues.
The ad touts a 25 volume Britannica with maps and illustrations, claiming wide accessibility and easy pay terms. It promotes a testimonial by Mrs. Cross from New York about health benefits from Paskola pre digested food, urging readers to order before the offer ends.
A fragment notes urban planning comparisons between Gathamites and Chicago with ambitions for a greater New York. It mentions wardrobe components like a trouser loge worn to the knee by gentlemen strolling through the street.
Report by Cholly notes a chaotic scene with Mint Caustique urging immediate help as a stormy event unfolds in Chicago. The fragment mentions a brain on trot and a call for an atmospheric intervention.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a patchwork of phrases about a gaffe index, a poet, the wheat market, Grover Cleveland and coffee, bread basics, and maternal imagery. The text is noisy and largely indecipherable, with several misspellings and incoherent lines.
Replete with fine and medium parlor suits fancy rockers couches and lounges for the holiday trade. Prices to suit all. Also bed room sets dining room and kitchen furniture. Parlor suits and odd pieces re upholstery in a substantial manner. Will be as good as new.
Revival services at the Methodist Episcopal church attract growing belief with many finding new life in Christ and inquirers present. Rev. B Ives of Auburn will lead a Saturday 2:40 service and a Sunday 7:00 sermon, with Derr Ives sharing typical hours and Sabbath school at 9:40. Funeral of Bosa Scott noted. interment at Prospect cemetery. Also an advertisement for Hood's Pills and Mariuparella liver remedy.
The World's Fair Portfolio in four parts offers fifty to sixty views per part and a complete representation of the exposition. Three coupons plus 10 cents cash secure it. Demand runs high, but orders will be filled as fast as presses print the handsome books.
The Wanamaker Panorama of the World's Fair is a voluminous illustrated history praised for its entertainment and instruction. A complete history comes in sixteen parts with full page views. Part One is now ready, ten cents and two coupons secure a part, other parts to be announced.
The Portfolio of Photographs offers an educational album of noted scenes and picturesque spots from around the globe. It highlights Hawaii under Queen Liliuokalani and invites buyers to obtain the treasure with two coupons and 5 cents in cash.
The ad notes public demand forces three offerings instead of two and promises all three will be superior. The message emphasizes continuing the two existing offers alongside the new Wanamaker series and urges quick action for prompt replies.
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