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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1894
Page
7
Luce Bros cash stores at Scranton and Taylor promote a large candy assortment with appealing prices. The readable portion mentions locations at 122 North Main Avenue Scranton and 309 Main Street Taylor and highlights a sizable candy selection.
The death of William H. Lewis from brain trouble leads Saturday services at his Bellevue Heights home and a final burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers include Thomas Freeman and John Williams. A large crowd attends with floral tributes from the Bellevue mining fund.
A bustling Dunmore evening at Loyal Legion Hall features Mr. Hiorns as a speaker and plans for a future address by Ernest J. Barnes on seen and heard. Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools announce Christmas events. the town buzzes with entertainments, parties, and a firemen’s ball at Keyston Hall.
Involving Miss Della Evang and Robert Smith of Meshoppers visiting relatives on North Lincoln avenue. Capouse Mines Accidental Fund met at Co operative hall Saturday evening and elected officers: Président James Crowler vice président David Shaw secretary Evan Walters treasurer William Penn Morgan.
Davidew Brothers offer solid silver top spoons and triple plated knives and forks. The ad mentions S29 sets and other pieces priced around $6.50, with Rogers brand items noted for their quality.
Dr Potter offers Rheumatic Pills claiming a radical cure for chronic rheumatism gout and related diseases by acting on blood and kidneys to remove uric acid. Price 14 dollars tax. sold by Matthew Bros Scranton PA and Davidow Bros. ads promote silver spoons calendars music boxes and holiday books at Pratt's Book Store and Davidow Bros with assorted jewelry and gifts.
Lida McCandless of Philadelphia testifies to relief from chronic catarrh after using Munyon’s Catarrh Cure. She describes severe symptoms and says she fully recovered, urging others to try the product and purchase 25 cent bottles of Cure and 86 cent Catarrh Tablets from local druggists.
The column reports James Williams of Smith Court dying from brain fever at ~45, with funeral Wednesday, and John Carter of the Primitive Methodist church dying last Wednesday with funeral yesterday. both survived by spouses and children. Also notes a union prayer meeting, a normal school student visiting, and a Christmas tree entertainment across several churches.
The Telw- Kram reports a physician touting a blood acidity theory and a simple remedy. He advises a daily dose of Tr. David Kennedy's Pavorlie Remedy with meals to flush the bowels until the malady ends, claiming strong efficacy.
Health broken and unsettled Miss Bolce, principal of the training school, travels to Philadelphia with friends as rumors swirl about her possible resignation amid the dismissal of pupils. Board actions and critics stir controversy while theater plans and star appearances fill the season.
This evening the Cornell Glee and Banjo clubs perform at the Frothingham before a large cultivated audience. A new farce A Run on the Bank debuts at the Academy of Music with John Ward and Harry Vokes in a vaudeville style show. Marie Dansen appears at the Frothingham in Delmonteo's at Bix, with a strong supporting company. Rhea returns Wednesday to Serantok in The New Magdalen at the Academy of Music. The Tenderloin melodrama at the Frothingham next Thursday stars Edmund G. Price and Frederick Bryton, with Tom Goold and George App in supporting roles. Box-office sales begin tomorrow at the Frothingham. Chauncey Qlieott performs at the Academy Thursday in The Lahi Artist focusing on Irish character.
Funeral services were held yesterday for the infant son of Conductor Peder O’Malley of Cedar Avenue, with burial at Park Catholic Cemetery. The St Luke’s School event entertained parents and friends, while Columbus Council YMIs elected officers for the coming year. A Steel Workers’ Beneficial Association meeting occurred, and a football match between Minooka Independents and Mingola Mayflowers was scheduled for Schwenk’s Park with lineups listed. An injured worker Mr Messit of Stone Avenue is reported able to work again after two weeks.
Rev. Dr. Robinson discussed municipal reform in a sermon last night. He argued reform could be moral cleansing or merely enforcing laws, urging citizens to support officers who uphold existing statutes and to view the movement as godly and worthwhile.
St Luke's Building Committee plans a parish house on the vacant lot between the church and Powell's store. The project aims to match the church and rectory style with space for guilds and auxiliary parish groups.
Benjamin C. Rosencrans, 24, died by his own hand in the house of Mrs. Kate Crogs near the Nicholson tunnel at six on Friday evening. The young farmer was said to be enamored of Mrs. Crom, wife of a Kannas burner, who lived secluded and estranged from her husband.
A servant employed by Rosevcrant died by suicide, shooting himself in the chest region. Authorities reported the death as self-inflicted, with no immediate indications of foul play.
A historical notice touts Bovinine as a life preserving meat-based tonic for diphtheria. It claims rapid absorption, even by injection when swallowing is impossible, and presents the product as a germicide aiding recovery. Sold by all druggists.
Mercereai and Connell Hive showcase their largest and most complete stock for the hollfire period. They present a wide variety including gold fiole covert and golf pila covery with dealers offering favorable terms and deliberately low prices to outpace inferior competition.
An ad touts high quality stones sold as perfect color and fine color, claiming careful sourcing and expert judging. It offers the stones mounted in brooches pins studs and other jewelry items and invites customers to purchase premium pieces.
The text describes inexpensive items offered in various bowed shapes and cake market shapes. It notes astonishment at prices though details and sources are missing.
A brief note describes a brilliant display featuring rich cut glass and a striking oil theme, noting low prices for labor and perfected machinery. The piece credits Nive for achieving notable price reductions and improved production efficiency.
The press announces hundreds of stone rings and new opera classes chain offerings locks bands and charms. Banquet lamps and onyx top tables join an elegant range along with art porcelains recently introduced after the new lab went into effect.
A display of marble chocks in a newly offered lot, described as finely crafted with onyx and gilt, priced competitively. The notice invites all to view the display at the old stand, whether buying or not.
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