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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
8
A brief note touts a soap sculpture claimed to resemble the Brooklyn Bridge. Described as a pure white Castile floating soap made from vegetable oils, offered at an unheard of price.
We are enabled to put the Soup on sale at a low price by arrangement with the manufacturer who wants to introduce it to Scranton. It is a ready living a big fate and we may have to pull the bridge down in a few days to supply demand. Visit early and bring the children to see it.
The lead ing fashion issue offers the latest dress material stories anecdotes and illustrations. Valuable information elevates reading for the home and copies are given away to those who call for it at our store.
Baltimore visitors at Simpson House and Mrs Sturpitive recovering at home. Nicholson visitors to Mrs Bustad and Mrs Harting's sister. Lawn party planned by J. M. Noack. Berry pickers travel to Persie mountains with few berries reported. Travia adds a glass front to his house. Mrs Myra Staunton buys a home from KR M Latonche. Simpson buys property from FL Weed. Pine tree philanthropy claim cited with mixed success.
A fire broke out in A M L Price’s Mayfield store Sunday at 3 a.m. The only person inside was the sleeping clerk who narrowly escaped as citizens rescued him. Insurance on goods was $1,500 with little water present due to the start of the blaze. Local visitors and residents are noted, including several travelers registering at nearby hotels. Charlie, infant son of John E Loughney, died at 6 p.m. yesterday.
The notice touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs, Electric Bitters, Bucklen’s Arnica Oil, and Dr Kings New Life Pills as superior cures. It claims high sales and guarantees satisfaction with dealer Matthews Bros drug store offering details.
Local social and obituary notices from Carbondale detail a 1 PM wedding for Mary Edith Tryon and Charles Vivian Estabrook at the Tryon home, with limited attendance. Other items report deaths, family arrivals, travel of Rev T E Jepson, guest Lin Mitchell, a death at Terrace Street, and funeral arrangements at Waymart Methodist Church.
Local notes report Rev GN Meakiey, former Langellite Presbyterian pastor, retorted in Crooklyn after a brief Avoca visit. Maries Misses Cranstons and Aikmans visit relatives, while train stops still draw spectators during fish week. A gospel tent draws large crowds as three intersel meetings occur led by Professor Amos, with Miss Perrin singing. Movate and Dora Frew host family visits. Lalloz announces a carriage transfer plan. Burdock Lived Bitters is advertised as a cure.
Archboald news item reports visits by George Wallyceid and family from Pastsale N. Dak. It notes the Guigan dress shop and printing press setup, mentions upcoming marriage of Miss Asale Cawlay to Carles Spelhuan, Aug 30, and announces Archbold Lodge meeting, fundraiser settlements for Dose Company, and a birthday party at Mrs. Angst Hennemouth’s home with local residents attending.
An advertisement touts Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a purifier and purgative for skin, stomach, liver, and kidneys, claiming it improves complexion and treats eczema. It notes only genuine imported Sprudel water bears the Karlsbad seal and Isner & Mendelson Co. signature on each bottle.
Residents report minor illnesses improving as Frn k Guyhan plans a trip to Ireland. Squire Gildea Barrett and Dougher return from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Misses Sarat and Maggie McDonnell visit Laurel street friends. A new headcome dwelling begins on Wayne street. The regatta and ticket sale for the valley attract attention with tickets priced low and sold at local stores.
Sunday activities center on Adam Motzvar’s visit at Callico, with a memorial at the Delaware and Hudson depot. Family visits include Sarah Deen in Dinville and Miss Greve Salmon in Scranton. A fair planning meeting, auctions, and local gatherings are announced with various names and places in the region.
A brakeman on the Ontario and Western railroad was severely injured Saturday evening when a coupling pin slipped from his hand and the log line struck him. The incident occurred below the station, with the Browns pitching poorly as current pitchers struggled. The man was rushed to care and is expected to recover, while the town notes a weekend of social visits and church events.
A jumble of names and places includes Peckville residents like Jowad Barry and Eimer Toterts, visits from Green Ridge figures Ny and Mere James Lawaley, and trips to New York City. The piece notes a work payroll at Geussy Tdlanid Deliwaes and Hudson prhnk, a Sunday visit to relatives, and a planned charter excursion to the lake with stops at Delaware and Tudson stations.
Forest City reports Mr and Mrs George Al xy of Oly thant greeting guests including Sonik Gilson. Myron Woolmanaie plans to move into Dealaware street residences. Furey of Yatusville preached at the Methodist church with pastor Rev J Hogan absent due to his father’s death. Attorney L P Woleman visited Harvick Owler. Henry Evane of Scranton visits his brother on Hudson street. Hillside surveyors from Scranton led by Captain Montrose Barnard, Harry Yewens and Fremont Stokes, were in town for surveying. Mrs Rachel Morgata of Scranton visiting her sister Mrs John Lewis. Officer Thomas Lowry of the Soran- district is mentioned in town records.
Brief notes indicate the police department is spending a portion of its budget during a vacation period, with officials explaining prioritization of essential services and patrol coverage.
Miss Atkins Williams of Pectville visits uncle F A Parker in Hyle Park while Parker family hosts. Baptist Sunday school plans Lake Ariel excursion Friday morning, joining Dalton group. Waverly Base Ball club to play Clark Summit. The Metropolis Episcopal church service held without Rev F Parson, due to illness. Deacon Tyree active in borough affairs. Community events amid weather issues and road hazards are noted.
Mrs Oscar Ludwig and children left Thatetay for Newerner. William Bulger, son of Officer Bulger, injured in a vehicle accident. arm broken, attended by Dr Grurvey. Families mentioned include Mrs J J Murphy improving, Miss Lizzie Mann and Maury Auburn in Jeromy, Alcwit visiting, Mrs Garvey and Mrs J D Boyle at Like Ariel, Morin Carroll sick in Blakely, Mrs Albert Wagner and daughter Jessi visiting Like Winala for a month. Train schedule: Presacab’s special leaves Plymouth Javelion at 7:15 via Wilkes-Durce, Persons and Miners' Mills to Elmira. Names of visitors include Miss Nellie Polmer returning from New York, Kate Dolphin in town, Margie Matthews visiting New York, Martha and Mame Murphy visiting, Mica Muegio Tloran of Chicago Street visiting Williamsport, GL T Monghan and Miss Mary Rooney back from Asiany Pank. Destinations and visits noted as local travel and social rounds.
Mrs Cheri Mitchell and four others from Binghamton visited Afr Ro Carpenter. A cottage meeting at J H Millard’s Main Street home drew Giles Carpenter and others, with several townsfolk visiting from Pitton and Cent City. The Railroad Women’s Auxiliary plans a meeting Wednesday, and teachers meet at Arthur Monte’s Friday evening.
A troubled itinerary shows David W. Williue planning a trip to Lee Winala and riverside stops including Delaware and Wilkes Barre. The party will depart by streetcar to Erie and Wyoming Valley depot, catching the D.45 train for the lake, with a rest day and fines discussed for workers.
When Raby was sick she received Cantoria as a remedy. As a child she cried for Castorlis. Upon reaching adulthood she clung to Castoria. After childbirth she was given Castorly by Abe.
Minooka reports Misa Katodheifers of Divis atrout visiting Miner's Mills. Adim Fasahol of Greenwood wins Pullsdelpuis. He plans a visit to Atlantis City before returning. A young couple from Greenwood, Anpounoémpetus and Michael Hunabia, are mentioned with Miss Katie Hoban. The Young American Cornetband, formed fourteen years ago, shows changes as old players depart and new recruits join. The group plans events next month. The Presa club’s special train departs Plymouth at 7:15, stops at Willow Biter and Poteus before Minors’ Mills, then onward. Misses May Gibbons, Gib bong, and Sarah Kelly enjoyed a drive to Lake Windia yesterday.
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