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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1894
Page
8
A travel notice extols a soap sculpture likened to the Brooklyn Bridge. The piece is described as pure white Castile soap, a floating soap made from vegetable oils, offered at an unusually low price.
We are enabled to put the Soap on sale at a low price by special arrangement with the manufacturer who wants to introduce it to Scranton trade. It is already selling well and may run out soon, so visit early. Bring the children to see it.
Model and fabrics describe the latest dress materials with stories and humorous illustrations. The publication offers valuable information for home reading and is available at the store for those who call.
The academy in Factoryville Pennsylvania presents refined programs in music and art for teachers. It advertises commercial courses including typewriting and shorthand, with a focus on securing positions for graduates in new illustrated circulars.
Alice Summerton visits Elmira friends while Mary Russell returns from Susquehanna. Mrs. William McLand lays a stone walk before the Deptist parsonage on Church street. Edward Gorman of New Jersey visits El Gil Christ. James Griffin of Susquehanna visits brother George Griffin here. Lizzie Conley visits Imira friends. Winnie Tingley visits Hopbottom. Kate Conley of Binghamton visits her mother Mrs Dennis Conley. Thomas McCarty calls on Factoryville friends. Secretary Leave of Elmira RR YMCA was in town yesterday. A stray article on pine tree resin and a vague as yet unconnected sale note follow.
In a bicentennial style borough report voters chose delegates from eleven wards with names such as Koowle Warner Williams Beyon Campbell Abbott Rosenkrans Wethera Bowkley Hyfner Artmstroang Howall, while Leisenring and Wallivma clash for Congress. Local busineses and school posts fill the page as a coroner’s inquest and civic frictions unfold along with updates on Franks and Fraley’s layoffs, councilmen’s travels, and the Christian Endeavor gathering.
The sale proceeds are to be used for the association’s debts. No church service was held yesterday at the Method ist church. No service will be held next Saturday as Pastor William Edgar is on annual vacation.
A jumble of Montrose society items mentions Mrs. John Thoms visiting Montrose friends, L. A. Taylor in New York furlough, and Fred Baraquart calling on Montrose pals. Rail line delays and a train overhaul disrupt routes. A Montrose fire department visit is planned for September 5, and the Grand Army encampment plans a trip. A ball game in Friendsville sees Montrose lose to Friedsaville. Obituaries report Lizzie Hunter’s death. tributes pour in. church events, funerals, and Congregational activities fill the week with notices of pastors, visits, and picnics. A gatekeeper role at the Delaware and Hudson crossing is secured by Cha Cha Baker of Scranton, and local social events, concerts, and Sunday school picnics are announced.
Lake Winola hosts a large Saturday ball with lively dancing in summer costumes, a polished floor, and a fine program by musicians Megara Lobtian and Sheppard. Sunday sees boats on the lake amid pleasant weather and many Scranton guests at the Winola House. Two hundred dinners served. upcoming amateur theatre benefits Windla Episcopal church with admission at 25 cents.
The pastor of the Bopsiat church will lead a Sabbath exposition on the erodigal Son and its literary meaning while continuing a game discenvae in the evening. A male quartet of four young men was organized last evening including Dorrance Fuller and Harry Thomas who are riding bicycles. The Dalton team from Lake Ariel will play in the winter, listing positions such as pitcher Stantey Bortrars and catcher B D Cooper with AB Clay at second and Hiwe Robert Snyder at third.
A ragged mix of notices reports visitors and events from Honesdale and nearby. mentions of bindery orders in Foltanyon town, book rebindings, and special inducements. visits by Giles Seleneck and family. Wilson and daughter returning. Agni Brown's return. a science exhibition clip from Scranton. a regatta at Lit e Ariel Rugby. tickets for a dirty royal event. Mrs George Ottia visiting. Maple City wheelmen meeting at City Hall. and requests to contact Scranton Triunion or Tripony agency.
Four well known medicines are advertised with strong claims of cures for consumption coughs colds liver stomach and kidney issues. Dr King’s New Discovery Bucklen’s Arnica and Dr King’s New Life Pills are cited as a complete unit guaranteed to meet claims. Matthews Bros drug store sells them and will supply further details.
Nostalgic lines recall Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy through adulthood. The verse traces a mother or caregiver giving Castoria to a child, then continuing as the subject grows and has families. The brand is presented as a consistent remedy across generations.
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