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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1894
Page
8
The store announces immediate markdowns in the Coat Department to clear overcrowding and overstocked stock. Garments are described as new, superbly made, and finished in latest fashion able styles with unprecedented value.
AT CUT PRICES. The one thought in the Dress Goods Department is to reduce stock irrespective of money cost. If you wish to take advantage of this rare opportunity do not pro crastinate. Bargains wait for no
Dr Reeves of 412 Spruce Street Scranton offers free consultation and examination for acute and chronic diseases in all ages. He and assistants treat nervous system disorders eyes ears nose throat and a wide range of ailments. Special claim for catarrh cure with four months treatment for five dollars and home treatment option. Office hours daily and Sundays.
A Queenslander piece notes a job applicant facing a science question during an exam. Unable to give the exact miles to the sun, he quips he doubts the sun is near enough to interfere with duties, yet he still secures the clerkship.
Heavy snow slowed traffic but railways regain movement as Traction Railway Co and Valley Co restore coal deliveries. Ice and frost boost skating on local rivers with large crowds. New Year plans include church services, social events, and civic gatherings as area industries restart activities.
James C Moran died at 21 from pneumonia at his Woodlawn home. Funeral is this morning at St Rose church with a requiem. A postal telegraph manager Arthur Howell was uninjured after a cutter incident on Malin street. Various social visits and a minor store fire on Pike street are noted. A watch night service at the Methodist church runs 9 to midnight. New Year visits from New York and Forest City connections are listed. An ad promotes New Greta Bouth American Kidney Cure with claims of rapid relief, sold by C M Harris, Scranton.
Fire discovered between 1 and 2 am in a Hallstead building near the Major House spread from a cellar, initially threatening the Major House but extinguished by prompt firemen. The jewelry shop run by J. J. Compton and a second story occupied by Mrs. Mitchell suffered heavy losses, with the cause suspected incendiary. Mrs. F L Rought and daughter visit Mrs. Ed Nichols in Scranton.
The article reports Frank Hawke receiving an exhorter license while a student at the University of Pennsylvania. It lists officers elected for Tunkhannock Grange, Knights of Pythias, and the Grand Army post installation details. It notes cattle disease in Lake Carey, a wedding at Meehoopany, local visits, river ice, and several public matters including an orphan court sale, Patrons of Industry officers, and marriage-license applicants.
The Lackawanna Valley council No 81 elected officers for the ensuing year led by William J. Nelger as councilor and L B Reed as vice councilor. District Deputy G. L. Davie will install all officers next Thursday evening. Local items note Rev Charles Embrey’s visit, Willam Runle’s trip to Nicholson, a car derailment at Sibley crossing due to snow drift, Holden mines workers hosting a sleighing party to Pittston, Patrick Ludgate in Wilkes-Barre, the Taylor mine idle until next Wednesday, and birth announcements for Daniel Dougherty and Rendham family, plus Deila Makin’s return from Philadelphia.
A sensational claim says the "Myntic Cure" for rheum and neuralgia cures in 2 to 3 days. The advertisement asserts it acts on the system to remove the cause and the disease, with initial relief in the first dose. Sold by Matthews Bray, druggists, Geranton.
West Pittston residents Mr and Mrs Richard Mainwarring visited friends. Mr and Mrs James Bryden welcomed a daughter. The cantata Christmas at Grand p's at Presbyterian chapel drew praise with Mrs Mainwaring directing. Baptist school pupils performed well and exchanged gifts. The Ben Welden house near Brick church was destroyed Friday evening with all contents.
The article recalls John Boyle O Reilly's kindness in Boston. a stranger misidentified him as Jack and received a warm greeting. During a semi public dinner, a waiter’s shoes creaked drawing O Reilly’s ire. he apologized later, giving the waiter a $5 bill after the poem.
The Scranton Tribune Christmas number is praised as handsome and complete. The publishers’ enterprise earns warm support from the Tribune’s constituency for delivering a high quality holiday issue.
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