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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
7
The newly formed choir led by Professor John T. Watkins held a successful rehearsal at Mears Hall with 175 voices. Addresses by Thomas D. Davies and James A. Evans praised the event and announced upcoming bass tenor and soprano alto sessions.
An advertisement extols Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a remedy to improve skin flaws and blemishes caused by stomach derangements. It claims benefits for the blood liver stomach and kidneys and promises a light clear feeling as if at Carlsbad, with authentic bottles bearing Eisner Mendelson Co. insignia.
A collection of local items reports Mrs. Henry Greenwood seriously ill on Garfield avenue. The funeral of John A. James is set for this afternoon at 2 30 with interment at Washburn street cemetery. Miss Magogle Jenkins departs for New York to enter the Salvation Army training school. Jenkin Morgan faces a hearing after arrest for abusing his wife. An evening kindergarten entertainment at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church charges ten cents. Pastor Rev L C Floyd seeks continuation after four years. John Davies faces threats and abuse accusations. held at West Side Station. Adele Hreakstone to perform at Plymouth Congregational church on April 25. Local talents assist the event. Advertisements note discounted wallpaper, cabinets, coffee, and second hand furniture from Morgan Co and J C King, plus local services and supplies.
Electric block signals were deployed on the South Side and Minooka Street railway for the first time yesterday, with No 1 on Lackawanna avenue and Mattes street and No 2 near James F. Best's Roaring Rock Hotel on Cedar avenue. Other signals at Pittston avenue, Birch street switch, No 11 school, and Minooka hill on Cedar avenue improve the line’s operation.
The hearing before Alderman Fuller covered the dispute at Colonel Fitzsimmons office. Alex Dunn testified that Scanlon threatened to kill and fired two shots after throwing a piece of iron. Dunn’s statements described the chase down the stairway and bullet marks on the wall. Colonel Fitzsimmons did not see the shooting. Scanlon waived a preliminary hearing and posted $800 bail with his father as bondsman.
Conductor John Brink of the Erie and Wyoming is severely ill at his Dunmore residence while Mahy of the Young Men's Christian Association spoke at a machine shop meeting. Air Brake lectures attract 113 attendees, a regional record. Weather brings door removals at the Delaware and Hudson depot and a new high grade elevator to top four levels. Conductor E. E. Bedell earns a passenger run on the Ontario and Western, previously a local resident. Lake Erie and Western reports capital stock of 23.68 million, funded debt 10.875 million, with a surplus of 796,669 for the year. An April 16 rally for railroaders includes an electricity lecture by Professor Peirce of the Scranton School of Mines. D. T. Powell named to succeed George Macdonald as Delaware and Hudson ticket seller. W. E. Beckendorf takes his night shift. Library additions total about 120 volumes including works by Cooper, King, Evans, Holland, Stevenson, Twain, Crawford and Ebers. Local services advertise watch repair at Turnquist’s and plumbing and electric bell contact with W. G. Doud & Co. Printing department notes. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup touted as remedy for coughs and colds. Gent’s diamond sleeve buttons advertised at Turnquist’s.
The text recalls a family habit of using Castoria for a child’s needs across generations from infancy to motherhood. It emphasizes the product as a trusted remedy used during crying and early growth and into caregiving for children.
The notice states that any cigars not meeting expectations or not up to representations will be taken back and a full refund provided.
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