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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1894
Page
8
The notice highlights easy selling at set values and named prices. It emphasizes early market purchases of latest novelties and staple dry goods, with American and foreign goods, and claims prices determine purchases and offer value for money.
A bustling display highlights the latest women suit trends with rapid design changes. The article touts American retailers as keeping pace with French styles and boasts strong values paired with low prices.
A vivid description extols the beauty of the current display featuring flowers ribbons feathers and ornaments. It highlights London Noveltee Parle Creations and the Wighest Dormwrtt as purveyors of new and exclusive items drawing customers to the refined millinery presentation.
Local notes from April 27 report Fred Battiam of Binghamston visiting relatives in the area. Several residents including George W. Decker of Honesdale and Milo Finn of Enranton were in town on business. School at No 1 will close May 2. Mrs James Bennett moves to Round Brook New Jersey for machinist work. Stiles Tinkham ill with asthma. Delia Crane returned to Scranton. Proce and Parker improved their office and store furnishings.
A April 27 item from Scranton Tribune describes a Baptist church fair in Duryea with well received fancy work by women, a prize rocker won by Mrs. Margaret Williams, and Main Street adding shade trees. It notes L. H. Herman’s illness and Philadelphia operation, plus medicinal advertisements for P P and Burdock Blood Bitters from Canada Presbyterian.
Fragmentary text describes coupons and an offer related to distributing popular books to readers. The readable bits mention The Tribune management and a promotional scheme without concrete dates or names.
Archbald Citizen will publish its first four page issue on Thursday. An entertainment with Elli son’s phonograph is planned at the Lutheran church. Dr J Burnett visited from Scranton, M J McHale was in Olyphant, and Maggio Gilden of Mount Vernon is visiting Pittston. Mrs Wagner improves after illness. Pupils held a grand school entertainment raising funds for the library. Prof Davin led the event, Miss Amy Malaney and Thomas Kearney were noted visitors. Borough improvements are underway with residents named among those beautifying homes. Downing completed a survey map of South Main Street, to be reviewed by council. Encroachments along Henry’s hotel to Anthony Harrison’s area vary from two to twelve feet. Traction workmen were discharged as the bed digging finished, rails to be laid soon. Mr Shaw plans a visit with his children. Mrs Shaw will arrive later that week. Council met to hear property owners along the road extension and pledged to address objections.
Local items include Prof Lovers visiting the area, J McDonnagh in Hyde Park, and Delmar Thomann planning a new Greenewood building. sidewalk repairs on Main street receive urging from township supervisors. Mrs Pasahold recovers from a long illness while civic groups plan lectures by McGinney and Murray. Baseball game set for Sunday between Pounders and Mayflowers. Greenwood Mine Keg Fan relief badges adopted for funerals. Various residents visit and renovations begin at Edward Philbin’s burned storefront.
The advertisement promotes four remedies with guaranteed claims: Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds Elec tric Bitters for Liver Stomach and Kidneys Hucklen’s Arnica Salve and Dr King’s New Life Pills. Matthews Bros drug store sells them and will provide more details.
Stroudsburg Pa April 27 Robert Price of Barrett township wed Mollie Ressé of Phillipsburg N J The couple then moved to their Barrett home After dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel B Palmer in this town Sheriff Kreage advertising a mortgage sale of the Pennsylvania Lehigh and Eastern rail line detailing routes through Luzerne Carbon and Monroe counties to Mata moras Pike county Mary McNutt of Wilkes Barre visiting Samuel McRyder of Boston attending a Grand Army lecture Sheriff R W Murphy of Wayne county rested briefly in town The cock at J H Shotwell’s yard drew attention Then five tons of bark were seized by Delaware Lackawanna and Western creditors Prices at sale fair Catherine McDonough widow died at Bollardville Interment Mount Zion cemetery Frank and Robert Coolbaugh purchase Howard Morgan’s coal yard at East Stroudsburg for about 14000 John Hallet visiting relatives in Blotratown Mrs Jean Adams of Blotratown visiting daughter in Scott Street Elia M lat returned from Linwood Royersford and Philadelphia Mrs Margaret Tillet and daughter Keeton visiting sister Caroline Roberts of this place Show by May 18 travels in own cars A tea cream social netted funds for First Baptist W S Badger residence improved with iron fence Rev M E Lynott back from New York
Community notes from Swanton Township list plans for spring garden work and building renovations at Summit Park. Rev. E. Donglan will preach Sunday evening at Summit, with all welcome. Several residents report health improves and visits with relatives in Scranton and Jer ny m.
Local notice invites residents to visit E FE Greinur and Son for homemade baking and ice cream with a fine line of mented goods, meals at all hours, and contact near the post office. The ad mentions a test remedy direction by Thimas Be Jectric OL for cold and pain relief and injury care.
Fruitful results from the labors of pastor Mentigenet Harris and the Rev Harrie Aperial bring converts to the Congregational church at Coaldale. Over forty new members have joined or will be received, as ground is broken for a new improved worship house with a main hall of four by six men.
In Avoca on Tuesday a pleasant surprise party was held in Careys hall for Ila Boone for her fourteenth birthday. Attendees included Temle Whalen, Winifred Mahedy, Anola Whalen, Mary Kierne, Katie Ward, Maggie Dixon, Maggie Kearney, Annie Ward, Tessie Healey, Tillie Clifford, Katie McDermont, Bridget Barret, Nillie Moore, Annie Gilbooley, Mamie Barret, Nellia Don lavey, Loretta Watters, Jopline Gibbons, Kathie Brehony, Patrick Conabher, Joan Newton, Patrick Cavanaugh, Willie Keating, and others.
Local column from Carbondale highlights a hospital admission of 25 year old Mrs. Carver of Parview after an incident, plus family news from Wilkee, Olyptmont and Franklin NY. Crystal Lake driveway plans announced, funeral for Mrs. Loftus set for tomorrow, sale of Young Men's Christian Association event details, and a horse team runaway on Pike Street causing damage near Sandatrees.
Special to the Serguton Tribune reports Tommy Roberts favors top cigars after discovering 200 O. 8, Carey & Co plans a tent near Ontario and Weatery. Details remain brief and appears as hurried notes from April 27.
Beecham's pills claim to ease bilious headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness and sick headache caused by constipation. Free trial offered with purchase at drugstores or by writing B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
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