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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
7
Luce Bros Cash Stores at 423 N Main Avenue Scranton advertise their Strawberry Brand smoked meats. The self service notice urges customers to try the new product line at the Scranton location.
John Jones principal at No 18 school was struck by pupil Robert Hipwell in Miss Bechtold's department. Jones subdued the boy and no one was punished. Martha Mohr, widow of John Mohr, died after a year-long illness at 62. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the German Presbyterian Church. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Other items note local events, announcements, and ads, including cabinet photos and a horseshoer.
Classified notices promote Revere Standard Java Coffee at F. Mason Co Fing Groceries on South Main. Second hand furniture cash for sale by J. C. King at Jackson street. Wall paper paints and window shades new stock by Fred Payncias North Main. Plumber William P D Griffiths North Main advertises quality service. Oyster dealer S Davis at Market House serves Poca and domestic fruits on North Main next to Clarke's.
Two well dressed men entered Chittenden’s drug store on Lackawanna avenue shortly after noon. They distracted the clerk while a second man opened the front door and aided his partner in taking cash and notes from a private drawer. About $60 in cash and notes totaling $1,000 were stolen. One thief spoke to the clerk while the other looted the safe. A description of the accomplice follows.
Mrs Mary Cowles of Dalton and Miss Jennie Smith of Luzerne visiting neighbors on local streets. Local churches host fundraisers and gatherings including a conundrum tea and a goctal. A Polish church foundation work resumes after snow. Funeral of Mrs Sarah Richardson Jones held with interment at Forest Hill. A missing child found on Court Street and returned home. A birthday party at the Hartzell home with elected officers listed.
A dubious advertisement claims a day cure for rheumatism and immediate relief from pains. It touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Compound as prevention and remedy, promising dramatic health benefits and cures beyond ordinary medicine.
After Tuesday’s election county reports filed with the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts confirm the official results match yesterday’s Tribune. Alderman-elect W S Millar earned praise for a hard fought victory in the Eighth ward while disputes arose over sticker ballots and vote counts in several wards including the Seventh and Third. In Lackawanna Township South district a contentious day led to warrants for election-board irregularities, with official tallying to occur today.
Miss Misa Margaret Backus of Capouse avenue married John J. Corgan of Luzerne borough yesterday afternoon at St Pauls Church Green Ridge conducted by Rev P J McManus. A reception followed at the bride's home with Miss Susie Buckus bridesmaid and J J Monahan as best man. Corgan a Luzerne businessman and Backus a longtime teacher will reside in Luzerne.
The text recalls how Castoria was given to children when sick or crying and later used as a general remedy for families, noting its familiar presence across generations and stages of childhood.
Annual financial statement for the year ended January 7 shows receipts disbursements and fund conditions. It lists county treasurer D Powell figures and outlines expenses including court costs, grounds maintenance, inquests and election district work with specific totals and attestations from officials in Scranton Pennsylvania dated February 6, 18%.
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