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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
8
Advertisement describes Beecham's pills as remedies for viciousness headaches indigestion biliousness heartburn dizziness and related symptoms caused by constipation. It invites readers to book free trials and purchase at true stores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
A retail note from Gorman's Grand Depot highlights low prices on lace and chenille curtains Silkalines bed ticking bed linen counterpanes table covers napkins muslins serim doilies and a thousand related goods. The policy aims to set the lowest prices this week on in demand items.
Advertises curtain materials and home textiles with prices. Curtain scrim at 5c, 8c, and 10c per yard. silkalines at 12 1/2c. Nottingham lace curtains 98c per pair. Honey comb bed spreads 95c to 1250. 64 inch chenille table covers 1.19.
Jur Millinery presents a choice collection of distinguished foreigners and affordable native creations. Visit to see how much beauty fits into a hat or bonnet with all new trimmings ready for inspection.
A fashion periodical description announces leading fashions latest dress materials stories anecdotes humorous illustrations and valuable information. It promises elevating and pleasing reading for the homme and invites readers to call at the store.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Jermys Pa April 6 The teacher s native will open at a m today All friends of education or patrons at the school will be welcome On April 24 Rushbrook lodge 80 1 I U V will pay a fraternal visit to another lodge Three degrees will be conferred The snow put an abrupt stop to early gardening operations of some of our people Ex Congressman Phillipa in improving his property by filling and raising the walk and yard H D Swick returned from a short visit in Binghamton yesterday Amesting was held last evening in the old Catholic Church Building for the purpose of organizing a literary society This will be of great benefit to the young people The pastor of this society is doing much good in this direction Miss Jennie Solomon entertained a large number of her friends on Thursday evening All report a delightful time The ground was staked out for the new school building yesterday Work will begin Monday Thursday evening the handsome residence of Dr Bell was the scene of a very pleasant social gathering given in honor of Master Grant Bell Miss Nellie DeGraw who had been employed by Simpson Watkins has resigned her position and will return to her home in Factoryville A G Wheeler of Tompkinsville called on friends here yesterday
Condensed from Broesy rural town. HAMiastos Pa April 6. The shicken pie supper last evening was largely attended despite the weather. Proceeds about 36 dollars. W A Stevenshoe moved into the Avwelling recently purchased from J E Elliott. Mercantile Appraiser Nicholson of La Anna Pike county has spent a few days with friends in town. H A Ward, in New York for several days, is back in town. SE Mitchell made a business trip to Scranton today.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and skin eruptions. Promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded with price eight cents per box. Sold by Matthews Bros. a
Out of town correspondents sign their full names for a town letter not for publication to prevent deception. The note emphasizes accuracy and local reporting standards in the community paper.
Local notes list Joseph Hanknickie building a frame store next to Crane's hardware, Br Reese starting a residence in Rendham, and social events across Hyde Park Union area. Visits include Sallie Davis of Hyde Park and Mrs Edward DouGerty returning home from Carbondale. A borough council note mentions supreme court decisions, and Edith Howells dies at 17. The piece records burglaries, parties, funerals, and institute meetings with numerous names and places such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Archbald, and Forest Home cemetery.
Mies Lolo Bishop of Sayre visits relatives in town. An incendiary set a fire yesterday in a vacant Loomis estate house, but it was contained. Julia and Leah Halls of El tira spend several days in town. El Ballwin of Lestershire calls on the Hewitt family. Nomian Sterling returns after a week with her daughter in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Henry Brownacombe of Wilkes-Barre visits her sister. Hewitt and Hintner visit Bradley W. Edwards family in Laceyville. Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets with Mrs. DS Roberts. Jeane Bodle of Easton visits town. Join Tab travels to New York to buy goals. new store soon ready. Mrs. E. J. Mowry and Mrs. Gregory visit Wilkes-Barre friends.
James J. Lynch leaves for New York tomorrow and is expected to be away about a week. Surveyors spent the past week outlining a sewer district while the borough plans to own the power. Several townsfolk were noted visiting, including Miss Olive Edwards of Priceburg and Mrs. John Taylor of West Side as asthma recovery continues. The Welch Baptist choir rehearses Beholdazar's Feast for May 8 under conductor T. W. Watkins.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters provide lasting headache relief and cure habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It urges readers to try a bottle, noting large bottles available at Matthews Brown's drug store.
The Citizen editor Penniman celebrated another birthday with a social gathering at his home in Hoxispate on April 6. Guests included Judge Purdy and several others. the Oslek tribe will host a banquet and install officers at Masonic hall. A Methodist Episcopal church social drew many attendees, and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is advertised for pain relief.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Mildred Thomas of South Washington street died this morning of diphtheria. Funeral private will be held Saturday at 10. Also a window break on Salem avenue after a broom throw by Jona. Reaue Price and Cassie Price wed in Windsor New York Tuesday. Young Men’s Christian Association prayer meetings led by Geo Merrill from 12 to 12 30. Rev L C Floyd of Tyde Park a former Methodist pastor.
Last evening Alderman E. M. Lowery of the Sixth ward performed his first marriage ceremony. The contracting parties were Frederick Lowery, the alderman's nephew, and Miss Lizzie Mainwaring. A. McMullen of Garfield Avenue will depart Saturday for Virginia.
In Desmong Pa expected that Sixth ward general will be completed within months. An ordinance creates district No 1 and another authorizes sewer construction. Viewers to be appointed to replace old assessments. Asphalt paving planned with costs borne by property owners. Residents J B Datory John Wardell Orrin Correll noted for improvements as others send farewells at Friday dance. Richard Harvey’s tenement on Butler Street nears completion.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Peckville updates from April 6. WyominG County Court heard a malpractice case on April 1 brought by Mrs William Jonas and Mrs William Kostell. Local residents include Mrs Stephen Coams hosting guests at Winton and Frank W Day of Wilkes Barre visiting. J E Fern of Crescent Electric Light Company, formerly Hyde Park, relocated his family to new quarters vacated by E H Ritter. Mrs W F Mott remains ill.
A vintage health advertisement touts Curicura Arsonvent as the greatest skin and blood purifier. It claims effectiveness on pores and all forms of skin, scalp, and blood humors, with vegetable safety and suitability for mothers and children. It also promotes Cuticura Soap and Plaster for related conditions and nervous relief.
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