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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1894
Page
8
WEHAVE now open and on sale the newest and most desirable things in embroideries. Our stock from last season reduced, now available in spring collection. Goods from makers abroad with moderate profit. Cambridge Elgings 1 to 12 inches, 1 to 50 cents. Nainsook All over 20 inches wide, 60 cents to 1.33. Colored Embroideries and Point de Venice.
We have re marked twenty lines of last season s goods in no way unfashionable at prices to satisfy the most exacting.
Measles attack described in full force across the vicinity with dramatic troupe staging a scene at Summit on January 12. Funeral attendance noted for a relative of McFarlane in Plymouth. Spencer Steam heater agency established locally and Mr J D Aylesworth visit mentioned. School reopens after five weeks with No 1 building heated by a new steam heater. Norway Pine Syrup advertised as treatment option.
Patrick Murray of Davia atraat bought a blooded Holstein heifer this week saying common stock is no use in the area. Er-Supervisor Patrick Coyne runs on the Citizens ticket with friends predicting re election. William Thames has withdrawn from the justice of the peace race leaving P T O Hara as the sole current candidate.
News from Wilkes-Harre Pa states Mrs J I Eldred aged 68 died at her daughter’s home and the body was brought to Honesdale. Survived by three children O P Eldred Mrs Lee Stearnes and Mrs T Hebert. Funeral at 3 p m Saturday from C P Eldred home.
Out of town correspondence notes local happenings with brief updates from neighboring towns and community events. The column emphasizes authorship and proper attribution to prevent misrepresentation.
Special to the Serantum Tribune Forest City. Over the past year Forest City saw handsome new blocks including Manger Leonard Osgooil Maxey and Stranb Hoeks and Donalds. Two new churches Congregational and Presbyterian rise on Delaware and Upper Main streets with substantial interiors and basements. The Congregational seating about 200, led by Rev. Roya Morgan noted for aiding the church’s establishment. The Presbyterian church on Upper Main adjacent to Maxey’s home nears completion with a 175 seat hall and basement Sunday school led by William Bryden Jr. The Pioneer Methodist church on Dundaff Street, Rev J C Hegan, and local Baptist and Episcopalian buildings enrich town, while Catholic property on Delaware Street stands among town’s finest.
Samuel E. Raynor died at his Lincoln Avenue home in Canonsburg Pennsylvania on Thursday morning at 4 20. He was born in Montrose sixty six years ago and had lived in the city sixty two years. An early member of the First Presbyterian Church he served as deacon elder and Sabbath School superintendent the latter term the longest in church history. Once a prosperous merchant he later worked as a teller at the Miners and Mechanic Savings Bank. He is survived by his wife and two children Francis married to Dr T Meaker and Gertrude. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p m from his residence with services by Rev Charles Lee. Pall bearers are church elders and deacons including Dr E K Ottman J E Burr B K Lathrop S Bolton W J Mala John B Hoyt B H Ma jor Goon Norris Mobra P I Eggga and John Molligan.
The article details two bridge proposals awaiting council adoption. A stone Sixth Avenue bridge would feature a 30 foot roadway and two sidewalks at an estimated cost not exceeding 6500 dollars. A Salem Avenue iron bridge would ensure a uniform roadway and sidewalks with an estimated cost around 4000 dollars.
The Citizens Caucus at School No 2 nominated officers for election including Judge of election Patrick Cour and others. Notices report church services, local visits, and a notable coal seam reach at Pancoast Coal Co. Residents discuss forming a fire company, property updates, and social happenings around town.
Constable Michael Waist detained two Polanisers at the county hotel after they fled a long-ago brawl and returned this week. Locals praise Mickey's vigilance as rare and valued. Other notes mention visits by Benjamin F. Maxey to the Electric City, Nellie Coggins of Aldenville in town for her cousin Mrs. Cunningham, and Lafayette Docker elected to fill a council vacancy as Thomas Brown Jr. leaves office. Sunday program notes from Rev. D. P. Lappan include memories of the past and a missionary service. The Crystal Lake report records 48 mph winds in Nowagaya on Monday and Tuesday. George Brato builds a neat extension on South Main. Several visitors registered at Forest House, including Dr. Horton of Binghamton and Dr. Boach of Scranton, with others from Pittston, Waymart, and Montrose.
An advertisement promises Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if the remedy fails after a trial. It cites a drug store location on Largo and urges customers to try the product with confidence.
A Republican caucus was held Friday evening at Clark's Green, naming a full slate for the first time in years. Some contended for a People's ticket, while others favored sticking with the Republican slate amid accusations of outside influence.
In Fortland City Pennsylvania on February 2 a list of retiring borough officers is released. Names include Burgess John McDonald and Councillmen W G Watts and J L Morris from the Republican party and Dem Frank Hood as dam official.
In Scranton Tribune report, Carbondale engineers coordinate with city authorities to span the Lackawanna River with two new bridges. City Engineer Prink has long been engaged in drafting the two-bridge plan to connect districts and ease crossings.
Ponce M. J. Colling and John Brown seek school director seats with W. H. Leek J. Te McLaughlin as councillors. High Constable Reynolds and Dax Collector Ed. Damler listed among election day officials.
Special to the Scranton Times from Honesdale Pennsylvania reports the Ladie's Aid Society of the German Lutheran church plans a fair at the Opera House, with many articles already contributed. Residents share updates on local visits, snow and sleighing, and cautions about road safety on rural Wayne’s Capital streets.
A branch meeting of the Safety Investment Loan company was held at ex-Sironire Ke ogh's office in Oro Force Pa. district manager John W. Pike attended and actions were taken on several loans to be made soon. The society began here two years ago and has helped many own homes. Nimrod's portrait with his dogs and gun was taken this morning as the Times Union grows in favor. Deacon Stark, with his unnamed thoughts, has organized a sleighing party for tonight. Traveling and religion mixed.
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