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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1894
Page
8
The seaside and mountain retreats offer relief from heat but require proper apparel. Our August selections feature suitable articles praised for usefulness, reasonable price, and desirable quality to ensure comfort and style.
Many people face the problem of looking sharp without spending much. The issue spans budgets and wardrobes as shoppers seek affordable style and practical options.
The text touts furnishing goods with the style and finish of high-priced items while offering them at a low cost. It emphasizes value and affordability in quality products.
Mrs Isine Dapew of Elmhurst died after long illness last Sunday afternoon. Ira Denew born 1818 in New Jersey, aged 75, lived on a Moscow Elmhurst farm for sixty two years after marrying Isaac Depew. Funeral at Moscow Methodist on Wednesday at 11 with pastor SC Simpkins officiating and grandsons as pallbearers. Community sympathy extended to the Elwarda and family. Nearby, Elmhurst and Dilton Rose Ball erita played a four inning game at Lake Ariel Tuesday. Daltons had three hits off Bortres’s delivery. Hotel Kimburart filled with boarders. hotel expected to expand next spring. Elmhurst Base Ball Club formed. A B Clay named Manager, Dorrance Fuller Captain. offers to challenge the team should be sent to the manager.
Olyphant news notes announce 8 E Akeriy begins construction on Lackawanna street. Miss Annie Reid of Philadelphia visits friends on Lackawanna street. Michael McLoughlin moves family from Sweeny building to Blakely residence. A minor tunnel locomotive accident slows Lackawanna Coal tunnel work injuring Engineer J L Thoman. Edlitor W J Schubmehl returns from a York State vacation. The Young Men's Christian Union hosts a lawn social on Harper's lawn in Blakely on Aug 20. Burdock Blood Binders praised by Adoly Lalloz Buffalo NY carriage maker for relief from nausea and debility.
A crowded local notice page reports errands and travels of residents from New York to Wigan, with deaths including Mrs Martin Wilkh and John Loftus. Funeral details, visits, retirements, and council actions mix with fire insurance worries and a fire prevention push around the borough.
Advertising claims spotlight Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds Bucklen’s Arnica Salve liver stomach and kidneys Bucklen’s Arvica Balve and Dr King’s New Life Pills. Guaranteed to do as claimed and sold by Matthews Bros drug store.
The funeral for Tia Bechtel daughter of Charles Bechtel was held from her home at 2 p m yesterday. Rev William Schmidt conducted the services. Mrs Henry Bull and daughter Misa Antoinette D Bull attended and left for Lake Winds. Paymaster H T Soyer of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company was in town paying canal department employees. Scranton Prosa club regatta at Lake Ariel Ang. Honestale Citizen issued a supplement with a brief history of Honesdale and a sketch of local business changes.
John Kane of Maplestrest and Mrs Margaret Judge of Dickson Fluta were united in matrimony by Rev Father Shantoy on Wednesday evening. The couple plan to establish a home in a lowly furnished residence on Lincoln Street. Mrs F F Hendrickson of Scranton, Miss Bertha Price of Plains, and Miss Lulu Hern of Ashley attended the ceremony. A special car carrying Ontario And Western railroad officials stopped at Throop depot on Wednesday.
An obituary column details the death of Altra Hreitiot Riliullan of Woolliwn wrenae with funeral plans announced for Saturday. Several other locals including Mrs. Mary BRdwads and daughter Liane, Mr. and Mrs. Georges Dug son, and Mrs. Ann Dorey are listed with services and wakes. The piece references burial in St Reavy cemeteries, a special funeral train, and related family moves, with community notices on visits, travel, and local notices.
Local residents face various events as Mayfield reports social visits, name changes, and civic notes. George Hatelin and Mrs David Miendlesong figure among those mentioned, with engagements in Hill Atroat and Pitston linked to recent tours and errands. The Mayfield band plans a regular rehearsal, and a water shortage affects Keycronw colliery operations.
The brief item highlights John TD Cirey and Camry and J OW Tiernton visiting Mra WT Rice at Lole Corey. Frid Naylor, ill, is able to walk again. Supervisor Consing returns from Nichols trip. Jims Salmon, town clerk, travels to Avoca. A church tent meeting draws attendees. Mrs Walter Smiles visits relatives. Old Forge school board set for Monday meeting. Pittston resident Mr Thompson, noted player, visits friends.
When Raby was all we gave her Castoria. When ale wana Child she cried for Castoria. When ety Hecame Mint she clung to Castoria. When he had Children she gave then Castorts. This fragment echoes a lullaby style early 20th century advertorial rhyme.
A Pittston coroner's jury met in Juntion of the Weat Pittston shaft accident to hear testimony on the Exeter shaft incident. They found that Leigh Valley Coal driven by displacements caused a wind carriage to strike a cross pie and fall, killing AG Mason and Willi Wiking, with further findings on protective supports and the chain of events leading to the tragedy. The report lists attendees, witnesses, and notes a planned public memorial in Pittston.
This week’s item lists Greenwood’s baseball prospects led by catcher Anh O N 41 and a proposed State League bid after refining in the county. A football club forms in Greenwood under manager Wil iat Gormally with local talent. Forty two boys were arrested for stealing apples and arraigned before Squire O Hira, ordered to cover costs.
Avoca resident Mr Livtwrence Morshin plans to leave town on Mosday to contest in a race to be held in Albany. He will also visit Boston and Philadelphia. Mrs C J Reno and Miss Bly Cyl-talan have returned home after spending weeks at Atlantic City. No church meetings are held due to gospel tent services. interest in the Evangelist meeting is rising.
Miss Kate Grardber and guests from CliToed Sas Quvniec County visit Abia Hitel in Billy HTL Manin with Master Harry Eva and Mim Wattie Matthews. A large crowd attends church socials, receptions, and a Sunday night ball at a local hotel with remarks by Revd. Whiteyarst and praise songs.
In Hallstead Winulo Thughey was seen near Hop Bottom. Dr Pietcher of Suequehnoany visited town early this week. Teachers meeting tomorrow will discuss Artin Mes dos, Poult iy tides etion, and others. Nehile Dunlvera of Horneileville reports trivial illnesses and mentions relatives in the area. Colonel Wood has been sick.
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