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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
8
Advertising blurb emphasizes freshness in styles and prices with claims of first introduction to retail trade. It notes careful price quoting, a wide department inventory, and a policy of avoiding pressuring customers. Clerks and buying system are described as at the patron’s service.
The examination of our dress materials for fall is early and invites shoppers. A wide variety of designs is available with quality finish and favorable prices.
Mrs Henry Talmage returns home after visiting Tonkwannook friends and Rev Join Davis to be ordained Thursday. Cottage meeting aims to honor G W Conwell on Church Street. Women’s Christian Temperance Union to meet Mere EB C Berton Whuradiy afternoon at 3:30. Presbyterian teacher meeting Friday evening. Sandy School institute planned for New Milford Sept 7. Reading about Maple Bay excursion. Mr Montrom and family visiting. Georgia Capwell and Florence Waterman spent Sunday in Harford PA. Mr and Mrs Joseph Worsley back from Chienda Wilkes Barre. Warren Simmerell visiting Worcester, MA. Shap men on eight-hour shifts. Gospel meeting at Railroad Y M C A hall next Sunday led by William Williams of Great Bowl. Bunpoce Bown Dirrens advertised after meals to relieve fullness.
Montrose residents gather as L BR Herrick visits with family. Company G returns from Grattynborg and discusses camp life. Corporal Dr Joachim earns praise for a compliment amid illness fears. Benton preaches at the Presbyterian church. James Morris and Frank head to Forest Lake for several days. Myron Kasson visits friends. Sebring murder questions linger as witnesses are heard and opinions on guilt divide until the jury verdict.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney issues remove pimples rheum and other ailments caused by stomach trouble and indiscretion. It promises relief for headaches constipation and indigestion with a satisfaction guarantee and refund option at Matthews Bros. Drug store priced at 1 dollar and 1.50 per bottle.
Patrick Keating 25, a con inspector at the Butler mine, was struck and killed by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near the Butler breaker in Pittston on Sunday morning. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 3 from Cork Lane.
Forest City residents are recorded in a session recap with mentions of Arthur Kerben and social visits by residents including Mrs. Pentecost and Miss Lane. A fire at a tenement near Dr K’s residence injured Frank Middleton and prompted nearby firefighters, with minor burns to two onlookers.
Archbald's Serenade Bind picnic at Sylvan Grove drew a large crowd. A tag of war featured Archbald Hose from Archbald against Andrew Mitchell Howe company of Carbondale, with Archbald winning after a hard tussle. Several locals visited others in Hyde Park Pine street Olyphant and tensions rose as Hungarian residents clashed with police, resulting in multiple arrests and a rough night described by witnesses.
Andrew Bourne and David Mate aided last Saturday morning for Gina Sowe in Moosic Scotand Rev. John Roos of Kivgaton news.
An advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for weakness exhaustion and nervous weariness. It targets women with claims to restore flesh and plumpness, regulate female ailments, aid digestion and enrich the blood, sold by Matthews Bros. in Scranton.
An old newspaper warns that the so called second summer increases infant death risk from intestinal disorders. It advocates lactated food as a near milk substitute to sustain vitality, support growth, and prevent faltering health during hot weather, urging parents to keep it on hand for immediate use.
The Methodist Episcopal church will host a sermon tonight led by Nary. The Ladies Aid Society plans an ice cream, wool, and watermelon sale in the church lecture room Wednesday evening inviting all for a pleasant gathering. St Mary’s church members will run an excursion to Purview on Wednesday to raise funds for church addition.
A box social is planned for tonight at the Sibley Union. Messages note Susie Morris is away a week at Heart’s, M. M. Williams left for York State. Davenport offers sale of his farm and right to good land due to illness. Christian Endeavorers met in the Methodist church with no pastor present. McKinley clan backs Frilows for congress and J. W for recorder. Junior Order United American Mechanics ball beat Loyal Knights by five to two. Price Library reception plans discussed for annual opening. G Rorr of Scranton to lecture at the library with Joseph Hitoluer among invitees.
Obituary notes record the death of Mrs Berjimin Beditow at 4 yesterday afternoon, aged about twenty, with kind tributes to her character. John Wallice of Grasey called in town. Miss Clara Grier of Dickson returned after visiting Lakke Winla. Local residents Gallagher and Leitner mentioned. Marion L Smith plans coal land purchase at Moosic. Brief town notices mention illness and contagious lod.
Sunday visits and society chatter include Mr and Mrs Z Pinkelpaugh at Avona with Oriental Star lodge members, Scranton guests Mrs Richard Curreolt and Mrs James Dotpa visiting, and Miss Mary Girvan of Plainsville visiting her sister Mrs William Wulkner. Several locals travel for lodge events and informal calls mark the day.
An old promotional verse recounts a mother giving Castoria to her child, a daughter growing into a mother who also offers Castoria to her own children, illustrating a long running brand usage across generations.
Dunmore residents and visitors are listed enjoying Lake Winola outings, with names such as Mrs. S. P. Savage, Maud Savage, Henry Bayen, Dr. Harry Beynon, and many more visiting relatives, attending services, or traveling to regional towns. An unknown man was struck by a 6.45 train near No. 6, killed. coroner and undertaker taking charge of the remains.
Nicholson and party staying at Anson Stephene’s Stone House. Misses Tillie and Nettie Williams of Orange, N J visit CHO Williams. Infant of Mr and Mrs George Serfoss buried last Saturday. Camp meeting at Waverly attended by F M William Frank Quaick and Fred Rha. Fire plug installed near depot by Nicholson Water Co. Agnes Glmore of Mansfield Pa visiting. V D Smith of Moscow and Elitor and Mrs W Tifling camping on the Susquehanas. Mrs F O Driggs and family back from two months in the country. Cintude Walker of Scranton visiting. Winnie to Hancock N Y for sister’s funeral. Conductor A C Bond back from Windfall pond vacation. Mrs W Williams and Miss Lizzie Matthews of Scranton at Preston Park.
George Dowd Dave Lovering and Harry Dent vacation at Allentic City and visit Newport Virginia before returning. The Mission Annie Fitzhenry Ellen Ryad and Delian Langan visited New York Sunday. Crowds watched the 100 yard dash between Mike Mangan and Joe McDonough at Greenwood Rise ground. McDonough lost by two yards. Time 12 seconds. City Park hotel keeper R J Callery was robbed in the early hours by a gang of thieves stealing whiskey and cigars.
A garbled item asserts Boston Merald De. Hales denies remarks attributed to him and claims he never uttered opinions about authors or works cited. The piece suggests the autocrat remains active in public discourse despite alleged misstatements.
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