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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1895
Page
8
Grand Depot advertises heavily reduced dress goods once full pieces now cut in half. The sale targets waist or dress patterns and school dresses to help customers refresh wardrobes. The shop notes its aim to serve customers while preparing for daily incoming new stock.
A brief advertisement touts best in workmanship materials and shapings for ladies Muslin underwear with a note that the sale will last only a few days.
Describes the leading fashions and dress materials available at the store. Free copies offered to callers. a guide for ladies to dress well and economically.
Dr Reeves at 412 Spruce Street Scranton advertises a broad practice treating acute and chronic diseases of all ages. Notes include nervous system, eye ear nose and throat, catarrh and other ailments with a three month treatment for five dollars and home remedies. Office hours daily 9 am to 9 pm Sundays 10 to 12 and 1 to 6.
J Scott Inglis describes coal consumption of Atlantic steamers, noting seven day voyages burn 200 to 600 tons of coal daily and that Vin ria uses twelve tons per bow section. He also notes lubrication oil use per bearing and machinery Journal and bearing details.
Mrs Hallett returns to Sonora. DeWitt of Towanda may address farmers on finance if invited. Hotchkin Sisters Concert Company to perform February 2 at the courthouse under the Presbyterian Junior Endeavor. Judicial contest resumes February 2 and March 4 with evidence being gathered. Sydney Spencer found dead in Dimock. cause unclear. Lehigh Valley operator at Skinner's Eddy laid off. Mahady-Holand wedding groom from street. Mrs Gerbig dies after illness. funeral held. Lutherans conduct burial. Presbyterian church fair opens February 22 at Pat her Mathew Opera House.
Charles Watkins changes drug clerk job from Manners to J. W. Reese's in Taylor. Cold snap drop to 12 below zero. The DeMoss family, the luric bards, to perform at Calvary Baptist Church with strong ticket sales. Ushers named Susie Harris and others. Taylor borough teachers paid. A Fahner child dies. Sleighride to Peckville enjoyed by local married women. Taylor Hoge company hall February 15 promotion and firehouse notices to Scranton and peers. Deafness cures cited for Dr Thomas Electric Cl.
Residents visit relatives in town and nearby towns while church events and charity drives are announced. The DeMons family plans a Methodist church event to benefit the Sunday School Library as town clears busier social week. The Hollister infant’s illness is noted and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is advertised for teething and relief.
The Arch Bald regular monthly school board meeting held Monday saw all members present except Mr Myers. The secretary ordered payments totaling 51.50 to vendors including John Carden James Glealion and James Coleman. Several residents sought exoneration from school tax. An attempt to fill the Miss Quinnan vacancy failed and no appointment time was set. William F Cunningham of Satem.
Officers elected at the Mitchell Hose company rooms include President Joseph H. Kelley and view president Fred o C Dalley with foremen George Antiger Clarke Ward assistant foremen Thomas 2 Campbell Ollie Batley secretary Howard E Potter treasurer Frank Timmons and trustees John Burke J B Shannen D Barry Howl. A Young Ladies Cooking club tea at Merc Thomas fa McMillan on Salem venue is announced. Epworth league meeting at the Methodist church featured a musical program. Ralph Dehoskey age four died of diphtheria. burial pending. Mise Sarah McCromb returns from visit with Scranton friends. Mr and Mrs William Ainger guests in Unadilla NY. W J Maxey and M Brown of Forest City visited Carbondale yesterday.
Minouka son of John Rafter is confined at home with measles. Thomas Farrell suffered frozen feet. Taylor Water customers faced outages as weather caused pipe bursts. Christian Endeavor society plans March entertainment. William Ruane Jr. is slightly indisposed. A minor collision occurred in Coary Hollow as a Scranton Traction car collided with a Greenwood Coal train, two cars damaged but no injuries.
Bucknell observed a college day of prayer led by Rev. J. W. Putnam of Trinity Baptist Church New York several students sought salvation. The Hall Schuman quartet to entertain Bucknell hall on February 12 under Young Men's Christian Association auspices. Professor Lo Hulley hosted Hebrew class entertainment Friday evening. Manager Firth arranged a football game against the University of Pennsylvania for October 6.
Olyphant tonight the Adonis era stages The Irish States man at the New Opera House. The production promises a lively performance and local audience anticipation is high for the evening event.
Crowded house reports and reserved seats at Schlager's drug store while Miss Wills of Providence visits family. Bank creditors are notified to call on ex cashier Stone for settlement. town anticipates reopening soon. Margaret Vara and W Fallon wed nearby. Mrs Miller of Archbald visits, and St Patrick's church hosts a Thursday evening service. Presbyterian dime socials begin at Mrs Frank Simpson's Blakely home. Killarney and the Rhine show at the New Opera House tomorrow. Age Junber notes attendees at Serantoni Kirmess.
The funeral of the late Judge Hamlin will be held from the house at 2 p.m. Friday. James Kerr of New York, a former resident, is in town. Bank directors will meet Mondays at 10 a.m. beginning February 11. The thermometer marked 10 degrees below zero yesterday morning. A fire started in the cellar while thawing pipes at the Miss McKenna millinery and Dr. Powell building but was extinguished with no serious damage.
Mrs. Pierce reports dramatic relief from salt rheum and a long cough after using Dr. Kennedy products including Favorite Remedy Salt Rheum Cream and Cherry Balsam. The advertisement touts cures for asthma bronchitis incipient consumption and numerous other ailments with claimed success and broad pricing details.
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