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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1894
Page
8
Prominent prices are stated as notably below those ruling in other stores. The coats shown come in Blue or Black Beaver Kersey and Cheviot fabrics with tight-fitting and loose fronts. Lengths include 32 and 30 inches.
The notice touts a marvelous assortment for the holiday season with silk and line items selling at reduced prices. It highlights satisfaction with the stock and promotes the favorable prices available to shoppers.
Ready made hats fall well below early prices, with bargains across styles. Shoppers can compare marks and choose from a wide range of affordable headwear for any occasion.
News from Tunkhannock reports J M Lester, organizer of the Improved Order of Heptasophs, nearly secures enough signatures for a local conclave. The item cites prominent residents among applicants and notes community events including a Braintrim fair in Laceyville with plans for a grand street parade.
George Morris of Fellaville accidentally shot himself while hunting, slipping on a stone and triggering the shotgun. he suffered a flesh wound below the knee but is not seriously hurt. Also notes visits by Mrs. Lafaytte of Scranton and Mirren Lloyd and Gabriel of Providence, and reports on lodge anniversary events.
Carbondale pastor Rev T B Jepson of the Baptist Tabernacle leaves for Sidney New York to aid in revival services for two to three weeks. Also notes address changes and local appointments including Frank Van Gorder securing a Scranton position and officers elected at the Pennsylvanian Sunday School convention in Carbondale.
Miss Lottle Banfield four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B E Banfield suffered severe burns Saturday when a room fire broke out while she played unattended Her mother rushed to remove flames and sustained burns on hands and arms Also notes ill health of Mrs Charles D Sanderson birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs George Mead and a daughter arrival for Mr and Mrs George Stanton Louis Morgans of Nanticoke visiting his parents Mrs Jennie Blanther of Green Ridge
Colonel Sprague of the University Extension program will lecture at the Blakely Baptist church this evening under the Young Men's Christian Union. The event opens a seven part series planned for the winter months. A separate note says Professor Sprague will also speak at Blakely Baptist church tonight.
At the George Pelpost No 307 Grand Army of the Republic meeting last Saturday officers were elected for the ensuing term including Commander R H Holgate senior vice commander B Jones Junior vice commander William Raven quarter master H M White surgeon William Rice chaplain Rev A B Browe officer of day George Perry guard Joseph Pelham and council members Harrison Wolfe J W Mershon Virgil McManus with auditors M J Hill J B Hopking and O B Jones. Parton Lewis elected alternate. Washington camp Sons of America No ??? elected seven new members with four more to be led into the mysteries at next meeting. Also a barber shop ad for Martin Bell offering shaves hair cuts shampoo and tobacco pipes.
Nicholson report notes the funeral of Mrs Oscar Colvin of Scranton held Tuesday morning at the Methodist Episcopal church. Nearby updates mention visits from Mrs Painie Heartly of Glenwood to Mrs O E Williams and Mrs George Snyder and son Ray in the Electric City.
In Priveburg a large influx of Italian families coincides with mining activity. Men worked in the Diamond vein and Jermyn’s slope using a diamond drilling machine and found a fine yelti of coal. Arrangements are set for a St Thomas church feast during holidays.
Old Forge reports Mrs Andrew Kennedy of Olyphant visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Drake. M Joyce starts rebuilding his hotel after a recent fire. Miss Mary Monie returns home from Iowa where she had been staying at a hotel. The Presbyterian Sunday school practices for a Christmas program. Mrs Walter Smiles shows improvement after illness.
Hapless local note reports Miss Minnie Goesser honored at her home Monday evening by clerks of Menner & Co. Dr C J Brady resumes office after illness. Engagements announced for Miss Mytta Woodward to Dr Edward W Burns and Miss Clara Bunnell to William Kletner with weddings planned in coming days.
A Victorian ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy used by millions of mothers for teething, claiming the product calms the child, eases pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Dr P J Gillespie returned home after Philadelphia visit. West Avoca resident Surmard Quinn injured by rock fall at No 18 shaft. leg and arm broken, in critical condition. Mrs Goodwin of Luzerne visiting son Magh in West Avoca. Clarence Harris visited Pittston. Traction line progress prompts Burgess Hollister to ensure proper work. Ella Poy visiting Pittston friends. Miss Tien Mowrie of Kingston spending time with relatives in Avoca.
Mayfield CG 8 Hoyt was in Carbondale Tuesday night. H J Delpaw appeared in Wilkes-Barre last night. Mrs Nellie Walker visits her daughter. W J Bergen, Mishes Mamele, Rose and Bila Mul holland, Kate Griffiths and Mesars are named. W J Bergen, W Mellow, John Cogging, Himphy and Patrick Murray watched The Count of Monte Cristo at Carbondale last night.
The sale of Parts 4 6 7 and of the work titled Queer People by Pal mer Cox will begin Friday morning at The Tribute business office.
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