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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
10
An advertisement by Professor Munyon claims a universal remedy cures all forms of indigestion and stomach ailments. The copy lists symptoms like rising of food, breath, heart distress, and fatigue, promising tonic effects, nerve strengthening, blood enrichment, and new vigor for worn stomachs.
West Side Department Constable John Davis arrested Sven Anderson for a brutal assault on Carl. Anderson faces a hearing before Alderman Owen D. John. Two pugilists received $2 fines after a Thursday evening scuffle near Bellevue. William Nicholas, jailed after a drunken meeting, paid others fines with a $20 bill and cleared the docket.
A. W. Musgrave formerly with Jenkins and Musgrave buys the drug store of B. Oh Morgan. Mir. Mueerayve, a well known druggist, invites friends and old patrons to call at the new stand offering a complete line of drugs pills oils and toilet articles. Prescriptions are compounded only by a graduate or registered pharmacist.
An OCR fragment references a park of trees with unclear details. The readable portion hints at a natural setting but lacks concrete names, dates, or events to identify. Further text would be needed to confirm location or significance.
A fashion pitch touts spring overcoats as stylish and durable. The ad claims stores rarely offer the shown selection and guarantees the lowest prices for coats made from Covert cloth with a flattering hang and no wrinkles at the price.
It highlights an eight dollar price point and invites readers to visit Scranton's leading clothiers to view the spring garb on show. The note suggests stepping in to see the new line as the shop emphasizes current fashion.
In Lackawanna township known as Round A Woods a fire started by unknown persons by dusk. Dry leaves burned and several trees may be badly damaged or destroyed. The small tract could impact western city reports.
Tomorrow's services at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church mark the final church events of the Wyoming Conference Cle tret year with a 7 00 p m service time change. The item notes various local church activities, hospital updates, and community notices amid a flurry of brief mentions of baptisms sermons and social events.
A supper and entertainment will be served at the Welsh Calvinists chapel in Mellevar with admission charged. The Levchew Ald society of the church oversees the affair. Carrie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs David I Jones of 105 North Filmore avenue had funeral services yesterday from the residence. interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery.
Judge Stephen T. Wilson a noted Wellsboro resident born in Columbia town died at his home Wednesday at age 71. He served in Congress and as a justice of the New Mexico territory Supreme Court before becoming a practitioner in Wellsboro. He never married and left many friends in Toga county. Also noted: Hiram Beebe of Montrose married at Owero aged 83. details on local figures and a death from diphtheria in Tiger Valley and a separate note on a boy’s funeral in Taylor.
Anthony Bohiibick a tailor was arrested after theft of cloth found under his coat at Coleman Mohit and Big rail. Sohieblok jailed in default of bond. Anthony Norwn found asleep from liquor overcargo near Delaware. ten days in jail. William Scott resisted arrest and drunken. ten days in jail.
Ak asks for the best bock beer created by the Lackawanna Brewing Company. This note seeks confirmation or details on the product and its origin within the brewery's lineup.
Mr. B F Wood of Easton Pennsylvania suffered organic heart disease for fifteen years with spells palpitations and pain. After twenty doctors offered no relief he used Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. One dose relieved him in thirty minutes and seven bottles cured him.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. It states druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure and lists a price of 26 cents.
Local faith services at Hapthetchapel and Winton's ball. Rev. WooG Wartkine to preach. A court case over a watch and chain valued at 84 ends with defendant paying costs and returning the item. Community notices cover church activities, a birthday surprise, charitable entertainments, lodge installations, and school theater plans.
A reader asks for the proper name of the Lackawanhit Brewing Company beer. The note requests guidance on ordering and identifying the product in menus or stores.
Social news from Ban oreo avenue and Peckville features Mrs C W W Treverson hosting the Old Methows banquet at Peckville, Mrs George Bates visiting guests of Mrs Brambler, and Rev J C Heckman contributing to a church group meeting in Ashurs Methodist Hospital Church. Mrs H E Bornfeneuite Ub returns from New York visit as Mr and Mrs H A Puller entertain on Dickson avenue with a brief program and refreshments.
Local brewery Lackawanna Brewing advertises Work Beer emphasizing its hearty malt and craft quality for laborers and crews. The ad highlights quick refreshment, availability in cans, and suggests pairing with meals after shift work.
South Side reports rising demand for four new public schools as term fills classrooms beyond capacity. An annex at War Street opened to relieve crowding from No 1, but both buildings quickly hit normal limits again. Parents and teachers voice concerns about location and sanitation sparking a revised schedule. The April influx of primary grade pupils sharpens the need for relief.
The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Wilkin Mickel of Munttien died after being struck by a reversing New York Central train near the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad. He fell on the track center as the engine backed, was crushed under wheels, and died en route to the hospital. Also notes church services and local notices about Holy Communion and a women's aid meeting, plus a Dunmore business directory entry.
Junn Passfield of Black Ballt and Miss Huy Molguna of Miners HUM are linked to recent events during visiting and home services held at St. Joseph's church. Minooka team composition remains unclear due to injuries. Patrick Fligneny and others face limited play. Jennings travels to Rochwater for potential permanent relocation. supervisors pledge to uphold local promises amid uncertain team lines.
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