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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1894
Page
8
The notice lists funerals and obituaries for residents of Honesdale and nearby areas, including the death of Parsone at Fairview and the funeral at St Rose’s church. It also notes social visits, hosting of guests, and a dime entertainment program in Association Hall with performances and selections by local residents.
Special to the Beranton Testune from StroupsnenG Pa on April 20 reports a destructive fire between 10 and 11 o'clock last night at Modest Stronk in Middle Smithfield destroying barn and house despite bucket brigade efforts. It notes local funerals, a Law club meeting on Shelley’s case, a large town program at Exat Strondebarg church, and various local notices including a youth vocations group and a lecture by George P. Bible with L Iring Handy. Frequent names, places, and events from Stroudeburg area are recorded.
A local notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for consumption and colds. It recounts Phoebe Thomas of Jabetion City and others who claim rapid relief after using the medicine, with free trial bottles offered at Matthews Bros. Drugstore.
Premutd Pa April 29 sheriff range to open Tuesday for practice four boys to find employment then if satisfactory their interview required till season end Edmonda Scranton registered at Central Saturday Rev H Higginson and wife depart to attend Primitive Methodist conference Schuylkill Arbor Day observed at No 1 school with five sun trees planted John N Snyder announces candidacy for county convention Will Sears and Thomas King also candidates all Republicans praised for political support Presbyterian church in Dickson nearly finished carpenters to start Meehan Langan new livery firm busy Born to Mr and Mrs John Higgins Main street a girl J D Lieyd Central places reclining chairs on his front porch Annie Williams Nanticoke visiting Dickson
Special to the Scranton Trittene notes in Honesdale Pa on April 20 that a black man and a white companion rode bicycles through town causing a disturbance. Police later arrested Mejor McKinley in connection with the incident.
A historic piece explores repurposing an old chest of drawers into a stylish seat and transforming worn home furnishings. It offers practical guidance on cushions, covering materials, top adjustments, and matching finishes for durable, economical updates.
Fashion notes discuss the rise of the square divided skirt for cyclists, favoring comfort and mobility. Textiles include twill flannel and covert cloth in navy and browns, with soft leather shoes and alpine hats as common accessories.
An old advertisement touts medical consultations in Philadelphia and New York by a surgeon and professor. It promises rapid cures for nervous debility, female ailments, throat diseases, asthma, tumors, cancers, and cripples, with free consultations in German and Greek and claims of sacred and strict confidentiality.
A local bank pledges complete coverage of depositor balances with robust services for business accounts. It guarantees safety of funds, fair fees, and careful handling of commercial client needs, emphasizing reliability and prompt attention to deposits.
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