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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1895
Page
2
The Tribune announces a new branch at No. 2 1/2 Laning building Public Square Wilkes-Barre. It aims to provide a valuable local paper to NE Pennsylvania readers delivering three to five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers.
A large delegation attended the city council meeting seeking action on the water question but no decision was made. The matter was referred to the fire department committee with power to act, and a special meeting may be held soon to discuss it in full.
Five miners killed in the Dorrance shaft explosion will be buried in local cemeteries. William Jones of Madison Street, to be buried at Calvary Church and Hollenback Cemetery. William P Cahill of Grant Street, funeral with high mass at St Marys and St Aloysius Society attendance. Daniel Davis fire boss, graveside service after Calvary Church rites. Michael Morris, body at home and burial today. Lewellyn Owens of West Pittston, funeral at his Delaware Avenue home and Methodist Episcopal Church services.
Arrangements are under way for a December charity entertainment in this city to benefit the city hospital. The show features tableaux dialogues and singing reenacting American history from Columbus to the present with about 900 locals in costumes. The event is produced by reruneen management led by James P Nickerson of Boston who has staged many similar productions nationwide.
An old advertisement describes a topical remedy for piles claiming to melt tumors and heal ulcers. It asserts rapid relief and says the product is available at druggists for a small price, with references to Dr. Gwayne and Bon.
The Sanitary Committee reports September deaths totaling seventy. Leading causes include consumption six, convulsions eight, stillborn nine, drowning seven, pneumonia two, typhoid fever two, Brights disease two, bronchitis two, diphtheria one, cholera infantum one, and other causes such as heart disease one and infant teething one. Unknown causes also listed.
Treasurer J. Mr. Thomas submitted the city finances to the council with details across accounts. General receipts and disbursements show a negative balance, cemetery and interest accounts reflect small balances due treasurer, sinking fund shows net receipts vs disbursements, and city building holds a modest balance.
At the board meeting called by President Asher Miner, committees were named: manufacturers and real estate Cyrus Straw chairman with six members. finances Isaac Long chairman. streets and highways S L Brown chairman. legislation and taxation John Lenahan chairman. arbitration W L Raeder chairman with two members. transportation C E B Steemater T R Hillard W H Harvey George Wallace Fr T Long. Trustees to elect secretary and treasurer nominated Meer vs Niven and Sterling and elected without opposition.
The funeral for Asher Lazarus was held yesterday afternoon at his North Franklin Street home with Rev. Israel Josephs officiating. Floral tributes included a pillow from the Elka, a broken wreath from the M.H.A. and a pillow from Lazarus Bros employees. Pallbearers from the city were Louis Schloss, Charles Conatine, Abel Marks, Leo Long and Max Galland, with Edward Blumenthal of Baltimore. Interment followed in the Jewish cemetery at Hanover.
Multiple city notes span church projects and civic events. A miner Edward W. Davis died at Dorrance shaft after a premature blast. Local groups schedule meetings including the Catholic Total Abstinence union and Welsh Presbyterian church activities.
A persuasive piece urges women to protect health and beauty by following health laws and using Warner’s Safe Cure. It claims self-denial harms women and promotes scientific advances for longer life and greater happiness, presenting the remedy as a trusted friend in need.
Ill at the home of her daughter Mrs John Christian on Main Street. Mrs B Frye and daughter Mrs William Howell of the West End visited Pittston friends yesterday. Master John Jennings son of Thomas Jennings of Denver Colorado formerly of this town spends a few months with grandfather James Jennings. D R George, formerly a bookkeeper for Lankcliffe Coal, has been transferred to Parsons for future residence.
Archbald council discusses granting a right of way for Archbald Electric Company amid disputes over legacy Lackawanna Transit rights. Debate centers on potential rail franchises, with members voicing speculation concerns and opposition to added railways.
Mr Carson bookkeeper for Jermyn and Co Rendham plans no house on Sibley avenue. Mrs Howell of Sussus street Barbertown recovers from a fall. A young mason arrives to settle with Haydons of the Abbey. Hunter builds a house on Main Street Sibley to live there. Charles Seale returns to Sussug Street Barbertown with family. Mrs Evans dies after long illness at Back road Sibley. Interment at Brick church Sunday Oct 6.
J Compton of Dunmore visits his son J J Lock nu on Main Street. The Women's Christian Temperance union meets Wednesday at Mrs E D Burton’s home. Mrs Law of Ithaca returns home after visiting town friends. A group of Miss Nettle’s young friends arranged a surprise for her.
A letter dated Oct 5 from Avoca thanks The Tribune for publishing a small want ad for a housekeeper. She requests removal of the ad from future listings and expresses gratitude for the kind responses and the nice home she secured through the advertisement. The letter notes the original is in The Tribune business office. Tribune adlets pay.
A garbled display of job notices seeks workers for bar tending sales and general labor. Listings mention hotel positions at Summit Hotel and various companies offering commissions and steady pay, with locations including Scranton and Chicago.
Notice in Lackawanna County Orphans Court notes that Wim P Litts surviving administrator seeks discharge from his trust. The hearing is set for Friday October 26, 1805 before the court. Also lists various legal notices and classified ads including employment requests and professional cards from Scranton area.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable notes coal service and cleaning standards. Lists departure and arrival times between Scranton Wilkes Barre Philadelphia and other points, with express and local trains, with stations including Bethlehem Harrisburg and Ocean Grove. Signed by J H Olhausen General Superintendent.
Erie and Wyoming Valley schedule lists trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points. Through trains run to Honesdale and Wilkes Barre with departures at 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. These times apply to the Erie ride road and include Hawiey and other intermediate locations.
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