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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1894
Page
8
The article praises tailor-made coats for their superior quality and simple, flawless shaping. It contrasts them with readymade garments that fail to meet the high standard of style and craftsmanship demanded by fashionable cloths.
For men and woven stocks of fresh goods and quality at low prices. Quick buying when importers stocks were fullest. Handkerchiefs from and gloves from. The tide has set in. Purchase in good season to secure large assortments before the Christmas rush. Stock-brimful of choice gifts now ready.
Hallstead CG Hamlin died Thursday night after about a week of typhoid pneumonia. Funeral held yesterday at 2 p m at the Methodist church, with Rev. John Davis of the Baptist church officiating. Patrick Eustace, an elderly resident, died Thursday night and was buried in Owego after an early Saturday train. Baptists plan revival services at their church this week.
Wilkes-Barre area society scene reports visits by G C Potter and others, funeral for Mrs Emeline Wilson, and multiple local happenings. Activities include university extension talks planned for winter, legal actions over Theron Ball estate, courtroom notes, and town council updates. Nearby events feature Mozart Symphony Club concert, Epworth league officers, and wedding announcements.
In Pittston a Friday night alarm prank drew sharp criticism as Eagle Hall guests celebrated and an unseen member tripped the fire alarm. A second alert followed two hours later, allegedly as payback, straining the fire department and public patience amid civic political talk. The mayoralty race sees names like ex President of Council J C Mart discussed, though no declaration has been made. The page also notes the funeral of Miss Margaret Mo.
Lafayette College reports the completion of wiring in the reading room of Booth College and a muddy football game with no scoring. Activities include a Brainerd monument visit, elo cution lecture by Hon. Robert E. B. James, a Young Men’s Christian Association meeting on names and God, Gideon Boericke named football captain, and various faculty notes. Examinations approach and the Thomas Tron Company donated an old stationary steam pumping engine. Rev. C. R. Lane D. D. dies in Chambersburg. Charles J. Thatcher wins chemistry prize. seniors and professors photographed on South College steps.
Forest City notes cover council meeting tonight and residents visiting Carbondale, Uniondale, and St Lawrence. The Christian Endeavorers elect officers and appoint committee chairs while the board of trade meets with J Osgood serving as president pro tem and L P Wedeman as attorney.
The Pennsylvania Sunday School Association workers meet in Carbondale. Programs at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches include devotions, district addresses, model classes, and wirebound conferences. Delegates from each Sabbath school attend. notable local notices cover a wedding, a tea, and community activities.
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