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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1894
Page
4
An eye catching note claiming a Brooklyn Bridge sighting compares the bridge to a World’s Fair display and describes a supposed Castile Soup construction sold at an unheard of price, though the claim appears dubious.
We are enabled to put the Soap on sale at this low price by special arrangement with the manufacturer anxious to introduce it to the trade in Scranton. It is already having a big sale and we may have to pull the bridge down in a few days to supply the demands. Visit early and bring the children for a sight welcome to the little ones.
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A correction to today’s item notes the death of Mrs Scotton occurred on Monday. She leaves son E M Scotton and daughter Mary who lived with her since the father’s death years ago. Various local residents are mentioned visiting, caucus plans, and social events across Hallstead and nearby towns.
Classic 19th century marketing copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted remedy for teething pain, gum soreness, wind colic and diarrhea. It claims global availability and asks buyers to insist on the original for twenty five cents a bottle.
A large cave-in yesterday forenoon at Greenwood Coal No 12 and No 8 mines halted operations. Hobbs of Greenwood began excavations for a double building on Main Street. Water main repairs caused the line to be shut all day yesterday. The Lyden Joyce case ended with Joyce paying 200 for his appearance at the next court term. Judge and Cnaick returned from Lake Ariel after a week away. An infant of Ed Jennings on Gilmore Avenue died yesterday with funeral today.
A promotional claim asserts that Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption coughs and colds and other throat chest and lung diseases. It promises a trial bottle with a guarantee of refunds if not as claimed, offered by Athens Bros drug store with large bottles priced at 500 and 100.
The Marvin Mine Fund Association plans an excursion to Far View while the Mozart band prepares an open air concert at Fern Hall near Crystal Lake next Wednesday. Rev T E Jepson presided over a Staraces wedding for Miss Jennie Mumford and Albert C Crossley. An upcoming marriage of Miss Mary Elith Tryon to CG Estabrook is set for August 9 at Duarte Avenue home with Rev William Edgar officiating. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Irving Stone remains seriously ill as community notices list visits, returns, and bereavement across Scranton area households.
Forest City residents attend events and travel as John Mayers loses a cow on the Ontario and Weatero line while John R Budd heads to Wilmington Del for the Grand Lodge meeting. Local visits include Mrs Jones and son in Carbondale. Scranton guests visit Miss Colin Higgins. Grand jury charges Patrick McAnalty with assault and battery. Simul Davie works at Larabee’s parlor. brother of Draggist Alfred Davie. United choir rehearses at the Presbyterian church preparing for a Scranton festival. Professor J L Morgan leads the choir with hopes Forest City singers win a prize. A Hillside Coal plant description omits architect A E Wherler from a projected article.
Mr and Mrs Pass Greenwood of Philadelphia, guests with Mr and Mrs Charles Best, return home Thursday. Mrs Clara Goodwin slips and injures herself at Dorrancat. Presbyterian services Sunday at 11 with outdoor 4 o clock service. Miss S A Lake leaves for Crystal Lake. Mrs Charlen Smith returns from Eatonville. Two scarlet fever cases reported at camp grounds with integrated services Sunday. Emma Space and Virgin Giberson visit Bloomsburg. An editorial warns of fatal neglect from cough and promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup sold by dealers.
Citizens met at Francis ball last Tuesday evening to push Dalton toward borough status. James P. Dickson named Cushman, A. Ball secretary. remarks praised the plan but warned it could divide North Abington township. About $100 in subscriptions was raised. Local notices reference residents traveling, visits, and building work around Waverly Street as a new era in the town begins.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Dalton club, Buckwheaters, played the Lonesomebursts picket nine. Errors abounded but Dalton surged in the third inning, allowing six runs, then recovered to win 12 to none.
In a severe storm around 5 pm on Tuesday lightning struck the Oran Browning house, causing fire damage estimated at 200 to 300 dollars. Prompt neighbors helped extinguish the blaze. Funeral for James Roberta held Friday at 1 pm. Wyoming baseball defeated by Murray Hill 18 to 12.
Several burglaries occurred last night in Mayfield with at least five homes entered. Stolen clothing included a wedding dress belonging to a newly married woman. Ben Mendleson and H. J. DeGraw were in Scranton yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams traveled to Scranton. Egerton colliery closed for repairs. Charles Hoyt to visit Pittston with his parents on Sunday.
The Priceburg Christian mission will hold services in Smith’s Music Hall next Sunday afternoon at 2:90 and in the evening at 6 o’clock. All who do not attend another church are invited to hear the gospel. Mrs Lunger of Pressman block plans a ice cream parlor visit, and Mrs Newt Matson and family of Dickson returned home yesterday after a country sojourn. Miss Jennie Toohill of Honesdale stays with town friends. Alley ball is popular among local youths. Edward Briggs of Dickson has invented a self‐ting feed gate for a breaker. It is a neat and clever invention saving two men’s labor.
Weather tests the resources of working girls as they earn small wages behind counters and in factories. Paine's Celery Compound is advertised as the best aid for strength, nerves, digestion, and blood, helping women endure long hours and heat while maintaining neat dress and morale.
Briggs will forward his plans to Washington and apply for a patent. The employees of Storrs mines will be paid today. The People's party will hold a meeting investing in Faddens hall on Woiles day August 8. Good speakers will attend.
The funeral services for Patrick Finegan of Rock Terrace were held at St Thomas church with Rev. Dr. Lucas and interment in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Gaughan and Patrick Keegan among others. Mrs Owen Dean’s funeral followed at St Thomas, with Rev. Dr. Knoas officiating and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Also noted are visits by local residents to Wayne county and Hyde Park, plus a social call on Mrs William Barthomy of Forest City. The Traction company reportedly ordered a dozen new cars for its line.
Robert Crossley visits Pittston friends and others return from recent trips. Hawley resident Lawrence Atkinson was in town yesterday. Commissioners condemn a local canal bridge as unsafe though lacking power to condemn Evia depot. Names include H L Evans J A Lansley W G Seeley Theodore Silkman and T J McTigse.
Old Forge and nearby towns report residents visiting friends in Gauldedboro Atlantic City trips by the Misses Wealthy and Margaret Brodhead Draken attending Harvey's Lake rites Miss Fanny Hyda of Wilkes-Barre staying with Mrs H Bennett May Williams buys a lot in the Drake track T J Stewart travels to Scranton John B Carey suffers an elbow dislocation Constable Baum issues notices to youths bathing at the river bridge warning that bathing there must stop
In a tense parlor scene a young man, urged to leave, insists he does not walk out due to a grievance involving Mion Laural and the Chicago Tribune, asserting the boss has authority while challenging the claim.
The Scranton club will take four of the Troy players including Donovan for Hodson, Smith at short, Johnson in center for Hogan, and Tommy Cahill to captain and manage the team. Burny returns to Springfield with others, while Breckinridge Donnelly Shoflur and Gruber depart for the Maroons. Pickett and Murphy remain with Troy. Donnelly of Troy is likely to captain Springfield for the rest of the season.
Short letters will be published with the writer's name and address not guaranteed. The Times is not responsible for opinions expressed.
W S Jones of Scranton writes to Tae Tarausa praising North End notes and urging regular monthly lists of disorderly patrons. He criticizes high license failures, calls for enforcement and legal action, and notes Welsh church meetings advancing Sabbath observance and support for firmer city officials in Scranton, dated Aug. 5.
D M Kinten, pastor of Providence Christian church in Scranton, writes August 8 urging action against saloons to curb 51 arrests in July. He praises ministers and Christians for backing stronger law enforcement to purge the community of den-like drinking establishments.
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