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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1894
Page
6
In Pittston, W Tooke and J M Paley handle subscribers reports as reform movement President Benjamin Harding denounces official fraud in paving Railroad street. Community notices cover elections, crime rumors, church events, funerals, school business, and a do‑it‑yourself display cabinet project.
Civil engineer EH Bartl of Scranton presents reports with three maps on Railroad, Daley and La grange streets. He finds contractor bills far exceed actual work, with Railroad street overcharge about 100 percent and Daley street cost about 1098 instead of 288. A council injunction blocks payment while the wall Built earlier is deemed inadequately constructed.
William J. Bruce a former principal of the West Pittston seminary dies in a Philadelphia private asylum. He served as private secretary to General Sewell during his time as New Jersey Senate president and later while a U S senator. Bruce also held posts as secretary to a state library committee and to the committee on Indian affairs. He was secretary of the New Jersey State Leagues of Republican Cuba and historian of the Yorktown Battalion organization.
An indictment was returned against Patrick Jordan of Pittston Township by a grand jury in a case led by Prosecutor Constable Thomas Mitchell alleging election fraud in the Tenth district during recent elections. Friends of Jordan claim Mitchell may skip trial for political gain, while Mitchell defends his actions.
Grand jury returns ignored charges against Thomas J. O'Brien. A drug bill of involuntary manslaughter is brought against Regencrances for a fatal attack on Thomas Rowan and Thomas Nalley. Andrew Quinn prosecutes as James B. Mackey’s company stage a local performance of Grimea Cellar Door, criticized for horse play. Miner's Savings Bank bought the Pennsylvania Coal company building and plans leases to stores and offices, with a one year term. no immediate construction. W. H. Whitman of Columbus, Ohio mentioned.
The article advises keeping active growth plants well watered and never letting evergreens dry. Foliage and tropical plants prefer damp air, requiring frequent syringing and bench splashings while keeping paths dry. Avoid overhead wetting for certain blooming plants and delicate geraniums to prevent damage.
The Hornst le cites a home remedy using sugar of lead in a solution to prevent fabric shade fading when washed and ironed. It then declares cough cure as preventive of consumption and promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as the surest cough medicine with a satisfaction guarantee from all dealers.
The article cites Russell Sage urging boys to stay in school and read widely from history religion and politics to gain practical skills. It promotes THE TRIBUNE Encyclopedia Britannica offer at 4.50 dollars for the full set with installments and delivery to homes, advertised from 487 Spruce Street near Washington Avenue.
Three years ago a patient suffered severe coughing and weight loss from 10 to 127 pounds and could not eat or walk. After taking multiple doses of Dr More's Golden Medical Discovery, nightly sleep improved and the coughing lessened, with gradual recovery following the tonic treatment.
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