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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
8
A seaside and mountain retreat guide urges readers to choose the right wearables for summer comfort. It highlights an August selection of articles praised for usefulness, reasonable price, and desirable quality to complete a vacation wardrobe.
A widespread issue arises as many people struggle to dress well without overspending. The article discusses affordable fashion options and practical tips to balance style with budget constraints.
A company asserts its success comes from offering goods with the style and finish of high priced items at a lower cost, positioning value and quality as its key selling points to attract customers.
Mrs Frank Gardner left Thursday to visit friends in Scott Mrs George Wells and son and sister Mr Lara Beebe of Wilkes Barre return home Monday after a three week journ ey. George Post of Newark will spend a week at his father in law J B Anatin. William Phillips of Weat Side was guest of his brother Frank Phillips last week. The Messrs Roberts Lenoxville J L Lutney Scranton and Miss Nellie Lutsey and Miss Nellie Callender spend time at Ocean Grove. George A DuBree of Knights of Honor fame returned to Philadelphia Saturday. D L Patrick of Wilkes-Barren was guest of Kinnon H N Patrick last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Wheeler with their twins were guests of J W Muilleniz Friday and Saturday. Grand Army of the Republic excursion to Far View anticipated this week. Rev G D Moore evangelist erected Gospel tent in Nichola grove holding services. Mr and Mrs Grabauch Graan Ridge spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Silas White. Geneva Akerley party Friday evening with about thirty guests including many named attendees. They spent a pleasant evening adjourning late.
Mr and Mrs H W Ballman return home on Sunday. Miss Edith Smith wed Throop on Sunday. William Kase Thomas Evans and one girl spent Sunday at Lake Wipola. Mr and Mrs William Cosios of Peekville spent a few hours in town Sunday evening. Frank Faheringer B Bamfield J B Faheringer G Stanton M Hamond Oliver Sympson W M Coleman and George Short are among the boys in blue at Gettysburg. Richard Row of Scranton was in town on Monday. Miller Faheringer of Providence called in town Monday. John Sykes burgess of Throop borough has one of the finest furnished offices in the county. The world is always interested in the cure of consumption yet its prevention is of far more importance. Dr Wood’s Norwegian Pine Syrup is guaranteed to cure coughs and colds sold by all dealers and guaranteed satisfaction.
Arthur Johns of Morrie Alley suffered severe injuries at No 9 shaft while working as an outeldr driver his first day on the job. Dolph Glennon of Port Griffith and Rose Hand of Scranton will wed at South Side Catholic church with Ed Routledge as groom and Agnes Glennon as bridesmaid. John Cowan of Butler Street recovering from recent injuries plans to work again. Dr Anna Law leaves for Philadelphia to join Charity Hospital. Various local visits, engagements, and travel notes from Scranton area residents are listed.
Dalton residents recall the Baptist Sunday school trip to Lake Ariel with large turnout. Scranton and Kingston visitors are noted along with several confirmations of kin and friend visits. A lively baseball game at this place ended 11 to 7 in favor of the locals the Aatives against Tritons of Tonkhannock. The Salvation Army held a well attended meeting at Lily Lake. A Methodist Episcopal picnic occurred at Lake Manatoka and many relatives are mentioned visiting distant towns.
A 14 year old boy Morley fell from a moving train at a bridge north of the station on A Street. He landed 10 or 12 feet below and required stitches. This marks the second bridge fall this season with others injuring or killed in past incidents. Funeral for William Eutloke held with large attendance at Jermyn cemetery.
Forest City residents Bert Binkvules and Low F. Allen visit friends in town while Rev H J Crane discusses a Christian Endeavor trip. An election is held to authorize a borough building and debt increase of five thousand dollars. A gold watch theft near Wandling is reported, and Aldrich’s hardware suffers a break in with few items taken. Athletics challenge Monkey Rountes for a Thursday meet at the local grounds.
Archbald and Scranton area towns report drought drying creeks and wells while water mains are extended to Riveraids store and Raymond works. A late garden theft prompts warnings as Archbald prepares a regatta and school board discusses janitors and teacher salaries.
A fire was discovered in the tower at No 9 breaker street around 6 pm Saturday. Eagle Hose Company responded quickly and extroguated the flames before serious damage occurred. Local residents and several citizens joined an excursion to Harvey's Lake on Saturday.
Honesdale reports a social bustle with Grover Holliater of Hollisterville and friends gathering yesterday. Scranton visitors Miss Eirth Gresley and Mine Fanny Forbes spend time with relatives, while Mrs. Charles Lyle and daughter Mamie of Philadelphia and Miss Kite Farnham of Scranton visit Fred O. Parnham. EB Theodora Smith of Wilkes-Barre and John Frommer of Scranton checked in at the Allgo Mouse yesterday. Episcopal Church services notice supersedes Delaware and Halson depot events, and New York resident iss Hocker who visited Honesdale returned home Saturday.
An old advertising jingle highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. The refrain traces a child’s illness to Castoria, and a mother's continued use for her own children, underscoring brand familiarity and lifelong reliance.
J E B Davies of Fourth Avenue Presbyterian preached at a local Presbyterian church on Sunday while residents report moves and visits. The Lake Winola scene sees Hopkins returning from travels and teachers being reappointed for the new year. Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad updates affect the Lake Ariel schedule. local gossip notes a new residence planned at Fifth and Dudley and the Blubirdas baseball club defeating the Little Tycoons of Heranton in two games.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bridges of Jer tnyn visited Saulay with James Nite and others. The blacksmith shop of H T. tieticker suffered a break in Saturday night or Sunday morning with theft of carpenter tools. A theft of ready made clothing valued about $100 occurred at the A. A Ayres tallor shop. The deceased Charles Brown was buried at Prospect cemetery. Mrs S W Arnold returned from Coonis hat and P G Herding and Joseph Quinten visited Lake Artel.
Advertised druggist offers Lt King s New Discovery for cough cold and chest troubles with a money back refund if not effective. Bottle size and store details given, promising reliable relief though store holds no responsibility for outcomes.
Minooka residents report calls from Pat Mir of Hyde Park and Will Connelly of Scranton. Fort Wayne native Catherine Ryne Gormany visits Main Street home. Greenwool colliery expected to begin fall work. Local baseball on Barks grounds ends 9 to 4 in favor of home team. Maggie Gaughan visits Agnes Contwlly Needam's Patch. Atlantic City visitors Oslin Nailin and Annie Coonell return home. M H McDonough elected delegate to Young Men's Institute convention in Louisville September 5 and 6. parade planned with Atlantic jurisdiction councils. Minooka choir rehearses operetta to be produced on the 27th. John Egan reports from St. school.
Tuonsus college student to attend theology course in Baltimore. Mayflower Base Ball club played a strong game at Moosic against Pounders. Local figures Osborne and family returned from Susquehanna County outing. Michae Gibbons recovers from injury. Lizzie Lovering reveals to Brooklyn. Wedding of Miss Katie Hoban and Michael Hanhoo set for tomorrow at Br Joseph's church. Mane Judge returns from Lake Whola.
Hallstead scene includes a push to expand the Wilroad Young Men Christian Association in the area as a leading local educational group. August events feature a fire company fundraiser, a gospel meeting by J J Crompton, and a funeral for the infant son of Mr and Mrs A J Carvar with services at 2 pm.
Gid Forge and Fred Avery of King'serry New York oversee a home visit by Uncle MM Stari. The Traction company began preparations in Forge township on Monday at Carboo bilk and were stopped by township officials and a citizen committee. No agreement reached. Watrons and Ammerman represented the company. A morning meeting is planned to complete the contract negotiations.
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