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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware is presented as a medical specialist in eye ear nose and throat care with office hours noted. The snippet emphasizes his specialty and contact hours for patient appointments.
Dr. W E Paige of Binghamton at the Forest House. W Gaylord Thomas and W Dawson, Scranton attorneys, in Wilkes-Barre. Andr Lathrop and W H Harrington of Montrose in business. Mrs Harry O Watrens of Forest City visiting sister-in-law Mrs Hamlin on Adams Avenue. Frank Gilmore of London and R C Maynard of Williamsport at the Westminster. Rev Dr Pearce of Elm Park Church Scranton to lecture on travels in the Holy Land in Jermyn's Methodist church. William T Fetter, Philadelphia scenic artist, in the city. contract work for Frothingham theater nearly completed. Attendees at Henry Richard funeral in Wilkes-Barre include Charles W Roesler Charles Miller Simon Laer Frank Megurgee Charles Robinson William Craig George Winn John Arieze Victor Koch and HB M Daniell.
In a witty exchange, a candid friend heckles an artist about his ugly model while defending his wife’s likeness. A passerby questions the beggar’s trade, and the mendicant asserts it is the only work he can pursue with his capital. Alex E. Sweet.
A Cloak review discusses changing religious beliefs and skepticism about a literal devil. Miss Creedly How notes shifts in belief over recent years. Mrs Safford reminds of marriage, while Clara remarks Calloway’s affection and fashion sense as Maude ponders the situation.
A fragmentary exchange hints at domestic fear and relocation as Mrs. Dwight contemplates a new house while concerns over fire loom. The dialogue touches on marital anxiety and potential moves prompted by safety fears.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will host its annual dinner and supper in the church lecture room on Washington's Birthday. Dinner is served 12 to 2 o clock and supper 6 to 8 o'clock. Menu includes consomme roast turkey roast beef stewed onions corn cranberry sauce celery cabbage mince pies plum pudding tea coffee gold turkey cold ham potatoes oysters baked meat dressed bread and biscuits.
A fatal accident occurred at the Dodge mine as David Jones 22 died from internal injuries after a blast mishap. Funeral for Thomas Wagstaff held at Lafayette Street with Odd Fellows honor guard. Obituary for Thomas G. Jones of South Hyde Park Avenue. A card party honored Miss Gertrud Becker and Mrs E P Eshelman received a surprise party. Services for Mrs Owen B H Davies held at Welsh Calvanistic Methodist church. Tribune promotes youth education urging library access at The Tribune Encyclopedia Headquarters 487 Spruce Street.
A George Washington entertainment and supper was held at Jackson Street Baptist Church this evening with admission set at 10 cents. The Chi-Upsilon society of the Presbyterian church listed officers led by President H. Battenburg and secretary A. Morse.
Readers are urged to act as the Tribune advertises a limited sale of the Encyclopedia Britannica offered through special arrangements with publishers. The pitch emphasizes education, self-education as the path to success, and suggests the book can be obtained for about 10 cents a day.
The Scranton Tribune reports a bitter borough election with three tickets. Republicans win all offices including Burgess Charles D. Snyder and school directors Phil Morgan and Thomas Kranick. Other elected officials include Council William Sommera Jacob Yorke tax collector Will Moses auditor George White judge of election Fred Smith and inspectors John Mott George Fairo.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Forest City Pennsylvania reports Republicans swept the local election with the largest borough vote. Key offices including congressman at large Benjamin Maxey and tax collector J G Weatcott won by narrow margins amid party lines.
Feb 21 Taylon Pa reports Washington's Birthday closures. Methodist church chicken supper 5 to 9 with a Calvary Baptist cantata. Elections: George Kehr elected tax collector Republican ticket in Old Forge. all ticket elected except supervisor John Conway Democrat. James Battler Democrat won Lackawanna township tax collector. Henry Rich of Wayne County optimistic on Democratic party decline.
In Honesdale and nearby areas the sleighing season brings cheer. Burns returns from New York on vacation. Louise Hoeft comes home from Rendham visit. The funeral of Mrs. John Welch occurred at her residence with Rev. A. Benjamin presiding and pallbearers named as her four sons.
Mary recalls spending nearly thirty minutes studying a painting titled Two Doge after Landseer but cannot discern any Landseer marks. The conversation reveals confusion about attribution and the public display at the Academy.
Dated reports describe the dedication of the remodeled Polish church with Rev. Bishop O Riara officiating and a sermon by the rector Rev. R C Aust. Forty clergymen expected, receptions and seating arrangements prepared. choir to perform Leonard’s mass. benefit for Norah Blewitt planned at Laurel Hill Park. Also noted are deaths of Michael Barrett and Mrs. Michael Young, a police arrest of three Polish citizens, and city political tallies including a 650 to 852 bridge majority forecast.
The Lackawatina Laundry advertises new neck bands for old thirty at 308 er Peno avyenne A. B. Warman.
Special to the Scranton Telbune Packville Pa Feb 2 The union zone of this place lifted voices in protection yesterday giving majorities to all Republicans The results are First ward Congressman at large Grow 113 Hancock 7 Morrow G Council Windsor Porter 100 Jus W Smith 98 J G Bell 71 Daniel Davis 90 Burgess C M Hathaway 41 Fremon Ferris 71 W S Bloes 70
In a regular meeting of Division No 6 Ancient Order Hibernians in Providence the group mourns the death of William Gilhooly. The resolution laments his loss and orders the charter draped for thirty days and copies sent to his family and printed in the Scranton Truth Tarpone and Jerechene Hibernian.
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