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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1894
Page
6
Beecham's pills are advertised to ease biliousness headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick head ache and coated tongue caused by constipation. The ad notes loss of appetite and sallow skin improve with use. Available for 25c at drugstores or by mail from B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
The store promotes silk displays and a wide selection of dress goods. It highlights silk mixtures, all wool fabrics, laces, parasols, umbrellas, coats, capes, cloaks, and baby wear. Emphasizes affordable prices and frequent arrivals, urging customers to visit or buy to save money.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Jermyn Pa April 2 bids for the new school building must be in by Wednesday evening. The owner of ticket 1070 is missing and a $50 prize remains with the committee. Rev Henry Jones of Mahanoy City preached two strong sermons at the Congregational church. The Gentas furnishing store stock will be sold by Sheriff Fahey tomorrow. Churches may appoint flower committees to beautify the pews. Miss Blakeslee of Stoddardeville visits aunt Mrs Graham Waring. Mr Powderly Levi Lindsay of Scranton and J N Smith of Warsaw N Y called on Jermyn traders. A union institute for Scott township Mayfield Jermyn Archbald teachers will meet at the Jermyn public school on Saturday April 7 with sessions starting at 9 AM.
A city hall fair held by the German Lutheran church in Honesdale last week cleared about 1500 dollars, greatly pleasing church members. Rev. Mr. Lewis of St George's New York preached two sermons at Grace Church, and local residents noted other social happenings as canal navigation nears.
Out of town correspondents of Tits Tht Use should argo their names in full to esch hows letter, not for publication out to guard train at deception.
Archbald Pa April 2 Special to the Scranton Tribune young Johnny Beck eight year old son of John Beck of South Alain street was thrown down trampled by a horse Sunday afternoon while standing near the Lutheran church he suffered a scalp wound and gashes to the head William Law of Avoca visited friends here Jacob Linderman moved to a new Laurel street home Jonas Simpson & Co mines to resume Wednesday Odd Fellows Rush Brook Lodge conferred third degree on Archbald candidates Miss Bridget Lully left for Philadelphia Republican delegate candidate Frank Somera of Third ward spent Sunday here Patrick Kielty of Scranton visited his former home A Linderman Riverside store in Seranton Miss Bridget Moyles of Scranton visiting Michael J Swift of Mount Vernon left for Oneonta N Y to take a position with Burke Brown Thomas Manley joined Johnson Coal company of Olyphant Martin Mahady and sister improving Rev Rudolph pastor welcomed a daughter Mrs Rudolph Thomas Finnerty Jr knee dislocation from football James McAndrew Thomas Clark Thomas Duffy Thomas Swift Knights of Father Matthew at Jermyn convention
Young Indien hold monthly dime social at Presbyterian church. A new bell installed at central school weighs about 000 pounds. John Honan and neighbors call on friends in town. John Duffy house on Danmore street destroyed by fire at 4 AM, insured. Sacred concert at St Patrick's church promised as grand affair with read by FP W. Watking and full orchestra. Various residents visiting, meetings, and mine payroll announced for Bur a day.
Remedy for headaches and habitual constipation claims permanent relief. Promotes bowel tone and relief after long resistance. Available in large bottles for fifty cents at Matthews Bros. drug store.
Mr and Mrs Joseph G Bell visited Ashley as guests of Rev and Mrs John B Sweat. F D Brundage starts a new tenant house on Hickory street. Town sees a building boom this spring. Mr and Mrs Jacob Depew visited with Mr and Mrs Murt Sherwood in Jermyn. William Pitt ill with poor health. George Leverton socializing at Beach Pond. Traviss and Travian families attend Warne Warne funeral in Pittston. Mrs Oscar Demming ill on Hickory street. Prof W W Watkins at Elm Park church concert. Mrs George Stevens of Clifford visiting daughter Mrs Frank Benscouter. William Pyre from Danmore visited Sunday. Herbert Barres and bride visit his mother Mrs John Barnes. Dr J W Bock called to Tunkhannock on business.
Pittston reports multiple funeral notices. Warren W. Warner of West Pittston is buried at West Pittston cemetery after services on Warren Street led by Rev. Dr. McAnulty and Rev. J. La Barr with a quartet singing. Mrs M Barrett’s funeral from Cork Lane moved to St Johns for requiem and interment at Market Street cemetery with pallbearers listed. more notices follow for Mrs Maloney and Mr Sinloney’s family, with services at St Johns church and interment in Markel Street cemetery.
Detective George Brown surprised 14 year old Piter Cawley at Lehigh Valley station Port Griffith April 2 around 7:30 pm. Cawley attempted escape through the south window after pocketing silver dollars and quarters. Brown arrested him, taking him to the lockup where the youth awaited a hearing. Cawley had prior similar scrapes and is described as a hard customer.
H Dunlop moved into a new house while A Fish occupies rooms in the Masonic temple. John Evans resides in Mr. Atherton's tenant house and Oscar Pease plans his own home. Amon Whyte enjoys comforts of a fine dwelling as Fred Weichel stays at the hotel. John Stark has a home, Frank Moyer won a Highland park cottage contract for Miss Kelly. Ed Wisse works on a large home addition. Billy Daniels visited town last week. Revival services at the Methodist church draw many seeking salvation led by Evangelist Moore. Elderly residents Freddy Smith, Granny Singer, Michael Hutford, P. Skinner, and George Davie are noted in aging.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Forest City Pennsylvania April 2 reports attorney L P Weiseman in Scranton. Bishop to administer confirmation at Christ Episcopal and St James Danual. Hillside collieries resume work after illness. likely three days three quarters per week. L F Allen returns from New York. T Cramer plans move from Uniondale to Forest City. Minnie Bowen of Carbondale visiting.
Special to the Scranton Tribone from Hauesreap Pennsylvania notes Warren Van Loan visiting friends in Poster. The Women’s Christian Temperance union will meet at the home of Mrs I D Burton on Thursday. Susquehanna county lists mercantile property for assessment. Mrs W H Foot and Son return home after visiting George Ward. A Langley builds a new house on Pine street. Mrs G Y Preston of Dayton Avenue on the alek list. A Jones buys the home on Chase Avenue once occupied by Mrs Rosa. Over 800 pupils attend school. Jennie Sawyer from Candor New York visits her sister Mrs Will Hoover. Dr and Mrs Gillmep of Towandu arrive.
The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian church celebrated its fifth anniversary Sunday evening. Mr. Church gave a history of the society, noting it started with thirteen members and now numbers over 100. Fred Hill and wife of Binghamton were in town.
April report from Scranton area notes Thomas Farrell Michael Biglin and Tomas Jones leaving for permanent work with Burke Bros contractors in Middletown NY. Mrs A L Lloyd recovering after illness. Will Merritt returns from Jermyn visit. John Gilligan visiting Archbald. Road conditions praised on Boulevard and Carbondale roads. Cyclists tour town Sunday. Miners at Storra mines resume work after a week. A dog injures a Polish child. Ranagan seeks the dog shot but owner protests. Presbyterian youth box social planned for April 13. Republican club holds weekly meeting at Central Hall.
Tayion, Pa., April 2. Thomas Davis was in Pittston today. The Son of Temperance installed officers tonight. Burgess W. P. Griffitha will deliver his message to comeil next Friday night. He invites all citizens to attend. Griffitha is proving a good officer and serves the people with croilit. Doctor Weston, president of the council, elected wealth officer. Council sent a bill to companies with wires and poles on the tracks for taxes. Tomorrow night the Free for All Temperance society will give social and entertainment, Rev. O. H. ponghees will also speak. All are invited.
Mayreto Pa April 2 Charles Hoyt spent Sunday with his parents at Weat Pittston Webb Hamlim of Jermyn called on OL J Dilpaw yesterday Miss Nellia DeGraw who has been afier home at Mactoryville the past few weeks on scnoant of a broken arm returned to Mayfield She delighted toe large congregations at tus that Binyuist shared at Jermyn Sunday with two well tendered solo John Walker moved into the Gilhool house on Main Street Mrs W K Bergan in Scranton yesterday
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