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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
8
An adpromotes a soap imitation of the Brooklyn Bridge made from pure Castile soap. Describes it as a pure white floating soap from vegetable oils and touts an unheard of price.
Retailer promotes a soap at a low price to introduce it to Scranton trade. Demand is rising and customers are urged to visit early to view the product, with families encouraged to bring children to see the display.
The publication offers lead ing fashions lively dress material stories anecdotes and humorous illustrations with valuable information for home readers. Free copies available at our store for those who call or inquire.
Local notes report Gorman’s Hiram Hibbard pausing work due to a badly swollen knee. Deputy postmaster George Bostwick and deputy prothonotary W A Tittsworth were honorably discharged from Company G NFTG on Monday for their office duties. Several residents plan visits, vacations, or sermons, while a ball game between Montrose and LaRayaville drew a 14 to 17 score for LaRayaville. Dr. Logan gave a lecture on Gettysburg, and Dr King’s New Discovery advertised for consumption and coughs with trial bottles available at Mathews Bros drugstore.
Frank Oblinski of Sturmerville was nearly killed at the Mount Lookout colliery Wyom ing operated by Simpson and Wallind after a pre blast ignited and failed to produce results. A second blast injured him as he investigated. He was moved to Pittston hospital for treatment.
Last evening at the Baptist church Rev. T Ki Jepson performed the marriage of Miss Mary J. Thomas and Mr. Thomas Lewis both of this city. The bridesmaid was Mira Minnie Simmerel and the groom was attended by his brother Thomas J. Thomas. The couple will soon begin housekeeping.
Olyphant resident Misa Grimes visited sister Mrs Joseph B Kennedy in Scranton. Miss May Wahban resigned as stenographer for Davis and Haupt Architects in Scranton. West Side youths visited Lake Winola for a two week stay. Miss Parker of Hyde Park visits cousin Miss Louisa Davis in Fourth Ward. Mrs J W O'Brien and Mary Clancy joined Father Melley's excursion to Faview? Monday. E J Burke of Green Ridge was in town. Mrs James Feeley of Archbald visited her parents on Susquehanna Street. Miss Mound Kelley left yesterday for a brief stay in Lackawanna. Schumbehl of the Gazette and wife visited his parents in Le Roy New York. Owen James of Green Ridge visits his father on the West Side.
William Mutr of Atlantic City stays at his home in Honesdale. A large group of Wilkes-Barre excursionists who were in Farview yesterday visited Honesdale.John Young of West Pittston was in town yesterday. Mrs. L O Rose Martha Jenkins and Lucy Edgett left for Elk Lake yesterday. Scranton Press Club members arranged a special train to Lake Arigi regatta. Round trip fare set at 75 cents.
Marion Pinch of Canaan Corners was a caller in Peckville on Tuesday. D Secor, a barber, moved his shop to the Dunlap building on Cemetery Street. The Young People’s Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold an avair.
An ad-like passage claims the liver’s torpor and impure blood invite ailments and asserts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures them all. The tone mirrors a period medical sales pitch urging readers to trust the product.
A letter recounts dramatic personal recovery after two years on a medical treatment. The writer says doctors had given up, suffering torpid liver pleuritis catarrh and severe symptoms before beginning the course. Within months the author reports marked improvement and a return to near normal health.
Minooka held a lawn fete by Branch No 184 of the Young Men's Institute on Tuesday evening. A fourteen foot high cross-topped fountain lanterns and a fruit table lit by torches and gasoline lamps drew guests including around twenty five couples. A local meeting planned actions to oppose a new Moosic school and thanks were given to Turmane and Tinos. Anna Connell Celia Nullen left for Atlantic City and other locals returned from Lake Ariel.
Archbald Patrick Finnegan dies at home on Rock terrace after brief illness. Survived by wife and two daughters, funeral to be held tomorrow. Mrs. John Dean dies after brief illness, survived by son Thomas Dean. John M. Daugher visits Atlantic City. John J. Kearney’s residence on South Lime Street nears completion. Serenwle band concert at Moyles Hotel. grand picnic planned at Sylvan Park Aug. 18. Misses Mare and John Duffy vacationing in Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. William Devele celebrate 22nd birthday with friends. James McDonald returns from Philadelphia. Aug. 14 Lake Ariel excursion planned by Archbald Hose Co. and Serantai Press club. Electric Bitters advertised as remedy for liver kidney issues and malaria with guarantee. Matthews Bros. Drug Store selling at 40 cents per bottle.
Duryea residents Miss Kane and Miss Walsh of South Scranton visit friends here. P J Gilboy spent Monday at Priceburg. Sheriff Langan was in Scranton on business yesterday. Martin Foley returned to Scranton after several days with friends here. Miss Fannie Weber, post mistress, leaves today for a two week trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Dan Richards has a carbuncle on his arm. Miss Snow of Taylor was a guest last evening. Mines Walsh and Mackin returned to West Pittton after visiting Mrs Thomas Kouting.
William Kay of 570 Plymouth Avenue, Buffalo, publishes a testimonial praising Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a positive cure for cough and cold symptoms. The note endorses the remedy and encourages others to try it.
Hallstead reports Benjamin Lawrence visiting his grandfather in Conklin as the week’s flat news. A J Langley and family visit Montrose, while Mire James Davis returns home from Union. Edward Boyle of New Milford calls on friends in town yesterday. Frank Carlton of Beranton visits George Wilcotton on Chase Avenue and returns home. William Sullivan serving on jury in Montrose. Remarkable deafness cures from Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claim earache relief.
In a curious cross meeting, Joe Howard reports that Mark Twain has seen him and that he has seen Twain, with each noting the other’s presence in shared circles. The exchange underscores a rare mutual recognition across literary and public spheres.
An alleged authentic piece outlines Cumberland Valley Railroad moves to claim a postension on a South Pennsylvania route near Harrisburg as part of a grand coal line to the west. It notes potential White Hill cutoff for freight to Harrisburg and ties to Vanderbilt interests and West Shore fate, alongside broader rail-building troubles and labor tensions.
The Vigilant calls for a court receiver to oversee operations, signaling leadership change as Syractae Poat faces calls for external oversight. A potential appointment aims to stabilize finances and restore public confidence amid ongoing concerns.
Beecham's pills are promoted as relief for biliousness headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste in the mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin when caused by constipation and claim constipation is the common cause. Book free pills at drugstores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
Abhon Stark at the Old Depot Hotel in Factoryville prepares to take in summer boarders while Farida Rigeter Tonelate plans routes to surrounding towns and seaside resorts for the season.
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