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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
6
The Pittston department of Scnaxtox Triune oversees notices and complaints directed to J M Faby. News items and concerns may be referred to him for action.
Election returns show Thomas Maloney winning burgess as Citizen and Democrat backed, defeating Louis Seibel by 1 044 votes. Council seats flip across wards with Democrats sustaining plurality over Citizen and Independent nominees, including Donnelly in the Ninth and MaLon ey in the Eleventh.
Thomas J Corcoran seeks a re canvass after the election board counted 66 to 73 against him in the Ninth Ward race. He claims he should have 76 votes and a court order directs election officers to appear with the ballot box. Jordan thanks voters for a third term as justice of the peace.
The ad claims P. P. P. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium cures dyspepsia and indigestion, boosts appetite and vigor, and acts as the king of medicines. It urges sale by all druggists as a universal blood purifier.
The item notes banks closed for the holiday and reports Hands Across the Sea drawing a good audience at Music Hall with strong satisfaction. It mentions parades by Black Diamond Hook and Ladder and Luzerne borough units, nuptials at Scranton, and injuries from a mine accident. Community notices include exchange hours and Western Union operations.
Election day passes quietly in Os core Chogon, Scranton Tribune avoca, naming Burgess D. D. Hollister. council John Cannon and G. B. Seamons. school directors Jacob Webster and William O'Malley. tax collector Patrick O'Boyle. high constable J P Bonsas. registry assessor J W Clifford. district reps M Moore North and South. judge of elections W H Hollister.
In the North district M Tarmay and South district inspector M H McAndrew with auditor M Ryan and M Osborne oversee a tied vote for constable. Candidates P F Boylan and Edward Murphy were listed with Boylan expected to contest the result.
Honesdale Feb 21 Wayne County returns indicate Gilneha A Grow Republican congressman at large leading by 645 with a large margin expected to near 700 as results in towns like Third Ward show close races across offices. A contest over the collectorship is brewing.
The Women’s Aid society will host a tea in the chapel on Washington’s Birthday. An afternoon and evening program is planned at Father Mathew hall with Prof. Patrick O’Hara closing the affair. Rubert Véenan has rented a store in the new Odd Fellows building and will move his plumbing business there. A patriotic program is scheduled in the high school Animni hall at 6:30 pm. The Patriotic Order Sons of America will present a gift of flax to Northe American. Marcy of the National Express may be replaced on duty by D. Haycock. Susquehanna Steam Heating reps Henry Sperl A. D. Harding and Thomas McDonald visited to discuss rebuilding benefits for Carbondale. Post office hours on Washington’s Birthday are 7:90 to 8:40 am and 6:80 to 4:80 pm with one delivery. George Robinson of Lenoxville is recovering from a skating accident. John Weston of Honesdale visited Carbondale. J. J. Coogan is in New York on business.
The World’s Fair Portfolio in four parts offers fifty to sixty views per section, forming a superb representation of the exposition. Three coupons plus 10 cents cash secure it. Demand is heavy but orders will be filled as fast as presses print the handsome books.
A new part of the Wanamaker Panorama of the World's Fair is issued weekly. The illustrated history appeals to all ages and should be in patriotic homes. Part One is available now. each part includes sixteen full-page views and costs ten cents plus two coupons.
A Tribune editorial argues the rich girl is no longer the sole measure of virtue and value, claiming strength and ambition let any girl save ten cents daily and contribute to society.
An advertisement touts a 26 volume set rivaling a Scribner edition in page count with about 2,000 pages of supplements. Priced at $4.50 for delivery, with $5 monthly payments thereafter, the offer is available for a limited time and can be viewed at 427 Spruce Street.
A board member jokes about a cashier's fate while others discuss the mystery of his disappearance. The exchange hints at suspicion and a cautious, wry tone as they weigh appearances against truth.
The ad promotes a three part Portfolio of Photographs collection featuring Hawaii and other global scenes. Two coupons and 5 cents secure the album. Demand is high and Wanamaker series is added. advance orders urged for prompt delivery.
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