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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1894
Page
8
Beecham's pills for biliousness bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste in the mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin when caused by constipation three concise lines advise constipation as common cause and offer Book free pills 25c to BF Allen Co 365 Canal St New York
Gorman introduces a wide range of dry goods including curtains linen and table covers with a policy of the lowest prices on in demand goods. The ad notes this week’s sales policy and extensive selection.
Advertisement lists fabrics and linens with prices per yard and per pair. Curtain scrim 5c to 10c per yard, Silkalines 12.5c, Nottingham Lace Curtains 98c per pair, Honey Comb Bed Spreads 85c to 1.25, 64 Chenille Table Covers 1.19.
A curio of fashion offers a refined mix of foreign and native beauties in a bonnet showcase. The shop invites readers to inspect the latest trims and styles, promising a display rich in color and craftsmanship for discerning shoppers.
Describes leading fashions latest dress materials and stories with anecdotes humorous illustrations and valuable information for home readers. Elevates pleasing reading and is offered to visitors at the store upon request.
A barn owned by G Y Preston near the borough was destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. Mrs. F D Lamb and daughter Mary visited friends in Conklin on Wednesday. Miss Mamie Gruslin is ill. H D Barnee near completion of a new barn. Mrs. George Lamb traveled to Binghamton on Tuesday. Mrs. James Van Fleet and daughter from New Milford visit Will Warner's. Ed Burton Jr moved to W F Days meat market. Charles Simpson of Strondaburz returned home after visiting town friends. Nellie Dungan of Scranton visits Michael Hs. A gospel meeting at Railroad Y M C A hall Sunday at 730 pm addressed by Engineer C B Suartz and the general secretary. Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting Thursday at 330 pm. Attorney Little of Montrose visits town on Wednesday.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on Thursday at 3 p.m. Miss Busle KE Thorpe wed John A. Sprake with only relatives and close friends present. Rev. CO. A. Benjamin performed the service at the Methodist Episcopal church. The breeze of today drove bicycles indoors. Gardner's opposite city hall offers Columbus Oxford and Universal series books. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for headaches and constipation available at Matthews Brown drug store.
Neighborhood letters from out of town correspondents discuss local events and town news with a cautionary note about signatures and the risk of misrepresentation. The column hints at reader engagement and the need for authenticity in community reporting.
Patrick Brogan of Mt Vernon returns from California hopeful of a share in a San Francisco estate worth a quarter of a million dollars. Anthony O Hara Jr arrives from the West with news from New York. Thomas McDonnell and Mary O Hara wed at St Thomas church with a reception at the bride’s home. Funeral attendance for Mrs John Shovlin noted. Rev W L Thorpe to preach at Forest City church. Epworth league held an evening session with poetry and an essay on Pastry. New Wonderland company to perform at Forest City Opera House. Bishop Rulison to confirm at Christ Episcopal Church and visit Carbondale Friday. Local business and social updates including a Wyoming plant inspection and a meteorite stone find near Crescent Electric.
The Ep worth league held its monthly meeting at the M and church on Tugaday avenue with singing, a piano program, a debate on er sum sin themes postponed due to illness. George Collins moved to Maplewood while Butler and Smith streets face dangerous rocks and tracks. the borough plans to enforce sidewalk and gutter ordinances within ten days or place liens on noncomplying property.
The April 4 report notes the marriage of Miss Adan Jennings to Mr. Edward A. Pentecost in Lydia N., with Rev. J. B Cook of the Methodist Episcopal church presiding. The bride is described as refined and prominent in local circles.
Special to the Scranton Tribune notes revival efforts led by Rev. F. H. Parsons and Rev. G. D. Moore in Clark's Green Pa. About 30 to 35 people have accepted Christ during the campaign. Officers elected for Electric Star lodge No 490 include Mears Swallow N G F C Hangen V G A A Davis secretary and W G Letgop assistant secretary. Installation set for April 28. Lamb killed by neighbor's dog. visits by Rev D W Skellinger and Miss Josie Williams.
In Jermyn Pa April 4 a pleasant social at Miss Lizale Winter’s home. Charles Ellis who bought Esterbrooks Broa marble yard now moved to Carbondale. Miss Carrie Stailes of Waymart visits Miss Grice Vail. Charles Hayes of Philadelphia and A O Smith of Towokinsville visit. Dr M J Shielde made a professional visit to Scranton. The Richon case against Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. is continued to June term. Mary Roberta invites friends for Friday at Second Street. St Alg ula society fair preparations nearly complete. Presiding Elder Thorpe to preach at Methodist church Sunday morning. J D Wall and Hyde Park friends visited yesterday. Temperance band to play at Knights of the Mystic Chain social in Gilmore’s ball Tuesday evening. George Belah improving Second street property. Institute program includes Professor Beck, White and Davis, and County Superintendent Taylor. An interesting programme prepared for Saturday. Dr Thomas looting Oil recommended for burns bruises and pain. ensure genuineness.
Of Waymart has accepted a position with that firm. Charles Eley of W C Griffin has erected a substantial iron picket fence around his property. Tom Logan did not make a business trip to Archbald on Tuesday. A program for St Thomas church entertainment will be held at Faddens ball on Monday April 9 with a drawing for $50 in gold. Matthew Calvey Sr of Avoca visited here Monday. Subscribe to The Tribune, 45 cents monthly. Attorney Comegys was in town on business today. The Ticburg United Pool Ball club will play Scranton on Saturday.
Ongoing musical program announced for Sunday April 8 featuring Miss Arnie Brown W W Wallina Roth McCormick and W W Watkins as soloists. The St Patrick's church choir under Professor T W Watkins will perform a grand sacred concert with orchestral accompaniment by Wilkinshaw's orchestra. Choirs from the valley have prepared a diverse program including Enouch Arden Dowini ad Adjuvandum Me Dixit Dominus and Mendelssohn Grand March among others.
Early today an attempt was made to burn Thomas Morrison’s Upper Belmont street building. An entrance was forced at the basement door and interior flames started but a bucket brigade quickly controlled the blaze.
Selina McConnell widow of Charles McConnell died after a long illness just after 11 P.M. Tuesday. She leaves five sons Amos Jeff Charles Will Sanford and four daughters. Funeral from son Jeffs residence Friday at 10 A.M. Dalton Cemetery will receive interment. Also noted is an increased clerical force at Richmonds store and mentioning Oscar Wontacott.
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