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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1897
Page
2
The court named over a hundred election overseers for each district, appointing two per district with one Republican and one Democrat. The list includes Archiard Piret ward, Georgy Lorento, Thomas Walters, Frank Sommer, Thomas Patterson, and many others across townships and wards, reflecting broad staffing for the voting process.
A campaign note urges Republicans in Lackawita county to mobilize while targeting a strong turnout to deny Democrats a small margin. The missive frames the race as a test of party loyalty and Republican supremacy, aiming for a decisive victory.
The grand jury met yesterday morning and adjourned to Wednesday. Foreman John J. Monahan of Carbondale was chosen. Constables' returns were received and two Apriling housekeepers in the Thirteenth ward were referred to the district attorney. Delaware street and Sanderson avenue were found torn up by the Traction Company.
James S. Beacom of the Wilkes-Turre Record argues Republicans should rally behind Beacom for state treasurer amid intra party feuds over Quay. He defends Beacom’s integrity, notes independents lack a candidate, and warns party divisions could ruin prospects in Pennsylvania.
A New England manufacturer, employing 100, seeks 15 acres for a factory and 200 acres for yardage and houses, with options on land owned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in Dickson City. It would relocate from Connecticut area to cut annual fuel costs from 100,000 to about 46,239, while offering employee housing and potential land gifts to workers.
Election appointments announced for multiple districts including Scranton Carbondale Pell township and Old Forge with roles of inspectors and judges of election. Polling place for Carbondale Second ward First district moved to a booth to be built by county commissioners on Mrs Christian Bachman land at Seventh and Spring.
A brief notice urges residents to vote early as forecasts hint at variable conditions. Officials emphasize accessible polling sites and extended hours to accommodate voters amid uncertain weather.
Calvin F. Peck and others sue the estate of J. W. Peck over a sixteen acre coal plot in Peckville. Dispute stems from river bed changes and two conflicting surveys. a current survey does not match earlier ones, leaving contested ownership. The case pressed forward before Judge Edwards with further proceedings expected tomorrow.
The miners examining board, led by Willam FP Griffith Miles Gibbons and William TD Morris, awarded eight of sixteen applicants certificates after examining the arbitration room at the courthouse yesterday. Recipients include Edward Harmer Central mine Victor Lobinski Brishin mine Joseph Shumick Brishin mine Patrick Folly Greenwood Joseph Varconi Peckville John Honahack Pine Brook mine Fuelis Powell Greenwood Peter Buckczynski Connell's mine.
A finely executed portrait of Hon. William Connell was hung in the assembly hall of the Board of Trade. The work by EK B Rhilly Bethlehem depicts Connell in three-quarter size writing in an easy attitude as part of a display honoring nine ex-presidents.
Advertisement notes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs offered by a druggist with a guarantee to cure and relieve chronic and acute coughs bronchitis and consumption, inviting readers to call for a free bottle of the remedy.
An arm chair and a new portrait of the late Colonel J. A. Price will be hung once framed. The artist calls it the best likeness yet of the respected ward of trade officer. Ex presidents’ portraits are being made and placed when ready. Board presidents listed include Lewis Push, George Fisher, G A Fuller, W T Smith, T H Dale, J A Price, Colonel TH M Boles, William Connell, J M Kemmerer, with W A May the current incumbent. Vote early regardless of weather.
Sydeill's London Belles entertained a large audience at the Davis theatre with a veteran cast and new stars. Winifred Stewart impressed as a popular song baritone, while Pert Howard and Leona Bland showcased piano feats in Rube and the Kid. Feature acts included Edward Bixley, Campbell and Shepp, Billy Hart, and Walling and Weston, ending with the musical extravaganza Tele of Sham-pain. The London Belles appear again this afternoon and evening.
Edgar Gilbe Murphy Walter Gibbe Murphy and Mivin RK Green of New York hunted in the vicinity of Moscow and Lake Ariel for a week. They were joined by ex Police Patrolman Thamis V Lewis and Clem Marsh. The party took over a hundred birds including quail partridge and woodcock during the expedition.
AVOCA borough council will hold a regular session this evening. Polling places are listed for wards and townships, with changes noted for the East district of Pittston township. A marriage and local events are summarized, including lectures and community notices.
An old advertisement touts Dr Agnew’s Ointment as a universal remedy for skin eruptions including itching bleeding and blind pites. Claims quick relief after one application and cures in three to six nights with a 35 cent price, sold by Matthews Brow 165, 7.
An assorted early 20th century classified page shows wanted ads for agents and salesmen with pay by the word, immediate employment for energetic men and women, household help including a cook and laundress, rental listings for rooms and houses, sale notices, and a city scavenger service. The jumble includes misprints and partial addresses across Boston and New York areas.
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