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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
7
LUCE BROS offers a large assortment of candies including 5 lb mixed nuts and fruit plus canty best lemon peel. The ad promises favorable prices and urges customers to shop for a varied selection at the store.
Intermediate A pupils at No 18 school prepare a Friday 10 o’clock program with songs recitations and addresses by A J Colburn and B D Fellows. Funeral for John T Scanton held at St Patrick’s church before burial in Hyde Park cemetery. Marvin Steenback resigns from Franklin Engine house. officers elected for Hyde Park Castle and other local notes.
The Princess Bonnie company presents an Willard Speriser opera at the Academy of Music led by Eleanore Mayo and Frank Daniels. Return audiences note its refined appeal and growing appreciation with each hearing.
A notice lists a book social in club rooms next Thursday with refreshments. John Marchant of the Fifth Ward withdraws from candidacy for common council due to lack of time. Charles B. Daniely also seeks the Fifth Ward seat, backed by the West Side board of trade and Republican League. The Epworth league hosts an entertainment with a stereopticon show in the Simpson Methods church. The Ty ortte Glee club forms with several members. Also listed are ads for photography, horseboarding, groceries, second hand furniture, wall paper, plumbing, oysters, and more businesses along Main Avenue.
A woman from Auburn New York testifies after seven years of rheumatic pain that Dr Potter's Rheumatic Pills relieved all pain and swelling within days. She reports lasting benefit after six boxes and offers verification at her home 0 state street. She endorses the medicine for rheumatism gout and related inflammations priced at 1 per box sold by Matthews Bros Scranton Pa.
Patrick Casey arreste d after throwing a lit kerosene lamp at his wife triggering a small fire. Police report a gang of hobos at the Twelfth ward cinder dump as suspects in recent South Side break-ins, with a new group replacing arrestees and searches ongoing tonight or tomorrow. Royal Arcanum officers elected at Electric City castle No. 1 Wal.
John Hiney a well known dispenser of tickets at the Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton depot was surprised by fellow railroad workers with a Queen Anne style easy chair. The chair features adjustable back and footrest and plush covering. Hiney thanks all who helped with the warm holiday gesture.
Attorneys Harris Gard ner and Boyle heard the evidence in the trespass suit of Stephen Atherton against John Meehan. Damages claimed amount to $1000. The case stems from a prior dispute over ownership of a horse and carriage raised by McGraw against Atherton.
Frank Shiffer a once prospering contractor in this city was injured when a steel billet fell on his foot at the North works on his first day of work. He was rushed to Moses Taylor hospital where doctors said the injuries were not serious though the flesh was badly crushed. Shiffer held the sewer contract in the Thirteenth district and had been removed to Hillside Home earlier due to mental trouble.
A massive piece of machinery is being assembled at the Providence power house of the Scranton Traction Company. When completed it will generate motive power for trolley propulsion and support all lines by charging feed wires citywide. General Manager Pestem expects it to be operational in about one month.
The Pocono Haymakers' association No 20044 hosted their first monthly entertainment and basket social at Conservatory hall Lackawanna avenue. Haberstroh's Zicher orchestra Aeolian Olow club A J Harter and Migs Joasie Turnbull aided in the event. KE L Haas auctioned baskets as a fine sum was realized. Professor Johnson led piano and dancing continued to an early hour.
The Chautauqua class of the Young Woman's Christian Association will hold a public meeting at 206 Washington overrua Friday evening, Dec. 21, to discuss English history. Members of Chautauqua circles are especially invited.
Sheriff John J. Fahey indicated he and several partners inspected sites for a Carbondale brewery. He noted discussions on forming a stock company to build the plant but no definite steps were taken. He will need months to conclude sheriff duties before proceeding.
Advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for female weakness and exhaustion. It claims to restore vigor, improve digestion, enrich blood, and tighten flesh, urging mothers to use it for daughters. Sold by Matthews Bros., Scranton.
Mrs Vetter hosts friends in Honesdale. H Soper returns from Cincinnati. Green Ridge Gun club plans a future tournament. Miss Edith Greely of Vassar visits Monsey Ave. Prohibition league to meet Monday. Ladilés’ Ald society to serve New Year’s Day dinner. Local students and visitors from Princeton and Cornell over holidays. Bazaar for the Green Ridge library. Night school expands with a new room run by H G Dunning and M V Appleman. Accidents include a fall near Leggetts Creek fun house and a mine blast injuring James Murphy. Migration of Nl M Bansen to Boston. Liberty Hose and General Phinney Engine companies elect officers. Desertion case ends with withdrawal of charges. Mule at Van Storeh colliery causes clothes ripped and injuries. Paragons of Hood’s Sarparula praised. Local shops advertise gifts and framing services.
Miss Marie Bronson sits at home on Elm street while Mrs. Monroe travels to New York for a winter visit. Dr. Harry Beyan is very ill in Philadelphia. Benjamin Evans of Pittston was in town on business yesterday. AJciver on trips to York Philadelphia and Baltimore. A H Allen from Drinker street moved to Dudley street. Mr Bishp of Georgetown will visit relatives early in the week. Misses Hannah Lydia Langan Julia Murray and Frank Maton attended a funeral in New York City yesterday. Howard Bone is home from Pennsylvania.
A report from a local household notes a statewide college vacation taken with parents on Blakely street. Separate items mention a new ladies auxiliary branch of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen organized in Odd Fellows hall, and two weddings: Miss Marie Bilguin of Drinker street with Peter Duggan of Hyde Park at St Marys church. Funeral services for Martin McLane were held at St Mary’s church.
Beecham's pills touted to relieve bilious headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache and loss of appetite caused by constipation. Book free pills 25c at drugstores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
Mercereau and Connell announce completed holiday arrangements with the largest and most complete stock ever displayed. They offer a broad variety of Breader In Gold Silver and Gold Fitted Cases and claim to pass manufacturers savings to customers with better quality watches at lower prices than competitors.
Purchasers are urged to buy jewelry before a tax increase. The seller claims to offer perfect color and weight stones mounted in brooches rings earrings and other items. A vast selection with about ten thousand shapes promises low prices and astonishes customers.
A dazzling display showcases perfected Faber machinery and unusually low prices that attract attention. The exhibit highlights affordable options and emphasizes value.
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