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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
8
Hamburg and Swiss embroideries on sale with a full spring line. New stock from makers overseas arrives with moderate distributor profit. Highlights include Cambrie insertions, Allover Embroidery, Nainsook pieces, and colored grounds with white or colored embroidery.
The article notes twenty one items from last season are marked down at prices aimed to meet strict buyer standards, presenting value for those demanding quality.
Attorney W D Lusk and A M O Donnall visited Forest City as a nine inch snow blanketed the region. Mines at Elk Hill near Richmondville run nine hours daily. Hillside Coal and Iron plans to resume after January 23 layoff. Local church services on February 4 will be missionary in nature with talks on origin and work of the Youth’s Society.
The Forest City borough officials plan a council meeting Monday night to decide on granting a street railway franchise. If the company adheres to resolutions from the last meeting, the franchise is likely to be approved with broad local support, and President J. W. Aitken of the traction company is expected to attend.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as cures for cuts sores skin eruptions and piles with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Claims price of 2 percent per box and lists Matthew Bros as sellers in a damaged ad fragment.
Out of town correspondent reports fall season notes and public notices on guarding against deception. Cites local tidings from Uxtebouldaten region with emphasis on civic awareness and community alerts.
The Carbondale Amateurs performed What to Do to Win Him at Association hall under Trinity church Ladies Guild. Mixed talent from Honesdale and Bismarck added charm while the Hiser orchestra provided music. An evening supper by Trinity young ladies preceded and followed the show, boosting church funds.
The Dem oratic caucus nominated officers for the upcoming election while the Republicans fielded a straight ticket. The list includes Chief burgess E H Bannun and other officers. Hum was chosen chairman with Lane and Eldred as secretaries. The election board will fill any vacancies.
Forest City butcher George Kisthart left a sleigh to fetch a plate and a gust of wind toppled the canvas top. The runaway team dashed three miles toward Wandling before being halted by a Carbondale party. The sleigh was damaged. horses unharmed. tools missing.
Mrs. Dikeman formerly Carrie A Geen, 84 years old, died at home on Maple Street after a short illness. Her husband Bert Dikeman and a one month old son survive. Funeral at Baptist Church Friday at 3 PM conducted by Rev. W. J. Goat. Interment in Prospect Cemetery.
An advertised guarantee offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds with a money back refund if not effective after a fair trial. Trial bottles are available at Matthew Bros drug store in Largo with a large bottle priced at one dollar.
Snow drifts on the Lackawanna and Montrose line hinder a return trip. Cab windows broke. the caboose nearly filled with snow. Engineer struggles to push the train through the heavy grade near Heart Lake.
Large crowds attended St Marys fair on Tuesday evening where Miss Curran defeated rivals Morahan and Moran to claim 1710.05 dollars. A social and banquet followed at O Malley s Opera House with many friends and local figures in attendance.
Notes from Carbondale report an early morning fire on Pike street that burned beyond the city limits and prompted a swift return of the engine company. January records show twenty deaths in Carbondale, with fourteen buried locally and six in other towns, including six travelers’ deaths nearby.
Mr Harris received a unanimous call to become pastor after a prior uplifted impression. On Saturday evening the board of officers met with him and he declined with regret, citing his recent evangelist labors among nearby Forest City churches.
MM Gardner and wife attended the marriage of Stella Sivkler at Tunkhannock today. Augustua Graimbe left for Wilmington to enter a hardware establishment. J D Kemmerer and F H Rockefeller of Scranton with others were among visitors at the Allen House. Rev J J Griffin entertained Father Stanley of Ashley. Mrs E Penciman and Mr Frank Pennitman visited Scranton Monday.
Special to the scranston Trithune. January 81 reports the death of Rosale E., youngest child of John Mayawril, at 7 a m on Wednesday with the funeral set for 2 p m today. Miss Mary Dougher of East Side plans to move to Winton this week. John Warrel attended the wedding of his cousin William Farrel in Carbondall yesterday. The Democratic caucus last night in Enterpriss hall nominated a full borough ticket. I. H. Baker visiting Hey, W. R. Netherton and family in Forty Fort.
George Bond of Tropsyville suffered a compound fracture when a heavy timber fell on his right leg while his wife was making repairs at the Trondadale Grist mill. The incident occurred yesterday at 4 30 PM. Dr. Foster attended to Bond.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Moose Pa Jan 31 Mr and Mrs S W Bouse were in Wilkes Barre Monday Emily Curtis and Archie Tinklepaugh were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Race Ray of Silver Lake Quartet fame will preach at Brick Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning In the evening the quartet will give a gospel tempo range service Mrs Rollie Bellas recovering from a severe attack of the flu William Drake plans to build a dwelling on his lot Minooka Ave The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the basement of the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon Mrs Louires of Carbondale and Mrs Hiorna of Scranton will be present The Silver Lake Quartette concert Monday Feb 5 admission 25 cents Ferdinand Ferrell of Dallas visiting relatives in town
Special to the Santon Tritone Peewville Pa. reports many collieries idle due to a severe snowstorm on Tuesday. Local residents Oscar Travian and John Ghrisedale visited Moscow to check on May English who suffers a serious illness. Marin Cheney is improving from rheumatism. Harper Lodge 707 will host a banquet next Friday evening at the Grand Army of the Republic hall. Mrs Join Kitchnar, previously in critical condition, shows some improvement. Also mentions Dr Wood's Pine Bine cough medicine sold by dealers with satisfaction guarantee.
Evangelist Harrie of West Pittston preached at the Wandling Congregational church on Sunday. The packed house overflowed capacity both services, with many turned away. The evening message urged a commitment to Christian life.
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