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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
8
Dress Goods and Wash Silks Feature Extensive Lines
Special attention is called to our extensive and desirable lines of new dress goods and wash silks. There are many novelties and the variety of styles is astonishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Banquet Planned for Hon Gaviaha A Grow
A banquet honoring Galnsha A Grow will be arranged by the Susquehanna Legal Association. County commissioners have begun improvements to the courthouse. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Bard's death and Captain W D B Ainey’s return to the street after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaviaha A. Grow
W. Baker
Carbondale
Thomas R. Evane Myron Kasson
Scranton
Tonaday
D. HH
A.B Smith
A. HopeCollham
John & Gourtright
Tragic on Ararat Summit Train Tracks
At Ararat Summit early today William Baker, 25, a cigar maker from Binghamton New York, fell under a coal train while attempting to board and suffered severe injuries leading to amputation. He received treatment from local and Susquehanna company physicians, then was transported home on the Erie Flyer reaching Binghamton at 11 30 am. The Ararat hotel reportedly refused him lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Ontario and Western
Founst Crry
Avery
Ararat
William Waker
Binghamton
N. Y
Binkesbe
Birdawl
Susquehanna
Tia
Remarkable sale of four noted remedies advertised
The record highlights four claimed medicines Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs, Electric Bitters for liver and kidneys, Becklen's Amica Bulve, and Dr. King's New Life Pills. Each is guaranteed to meet its claims and offered by Matthews Bros' drug store with dealer endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Becklen
Matthews Bros
News of Nearby Towas Delays Lottery Deception Findings
Out of town correspondents report confusion over a local lottery in Towas. A fall action to announce results was delayed and the correspondence notes unresolved deception rumors without publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Tamm
Useahoulilajen
Grand Skating Contest Opens Pioneer Rink in Carbondale
Dry Places About Town reports a grand skating contest at the Pioneer Skating Rink in Dandaff this Friday night February W with Harry Skeels Join Mortiesa and Chic Woonacott of Carbondale. Skating ends at midnight followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peracnal Newa
Uniondale
A. M. O'Donnell
Carbondale
Howard P. Johns
Jotiin & Maxey
Jeruiyn
J Freedman
Higgins’ Block
Dandaff
Hirry Skeels
Mortiesa
Qicar Woonacott
Misa Hattie Rata
George Ratas
Daniel Rutan
Chicago
Forest City School
Misa Chamberlain
Miss Laoning
Adame
WG Trims
Mise Ceregory
Miss Fuller
Mis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Pentecost
Lackawanna
Toose
Maple City theater push urged for Honesdale
Special to the Scranton Tribune notes a lack of an opera house in Honesdale and urges an enterprising person to erect a theater. Writers say a well run house would attract visitors, profit the town, and make Maple City a thriving Pennsylvania town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Tie
Honesdale
Pennsylvania
Maple City
Plucked at Peckville Personal Notes From Upper Valley
Special to the paper from Trbvaine Packvile Pa dated February 8 reports Dan Dorris building an elegant addition to his residence on Granny street. Mrs H F Jonking improving while Mrs George W Thomas and daughter DLA visit Mev and Mrs John Bowe in New York. Superintendent W W Paterson of the Ontario bank treated to a sleigh ride to Scranton. The youngest Cole child is sick with scarlet fever. Raleigh ride to Carbondale for local boys and girls. Rev William Stout of Wisrton.in after seventeen doctors failed Sperof Ola and Hood iine, cured by Burdock Blood Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vailey
Fermat
Trbvaine
Packvile
Dan Dorris
Granny Atraat
Ca Oils
Dail Atracf
Bla
Mra
H. F. Jonking
Mev
Raleigh
Carbondale
Specie
Scranton Uritaine
Jeummysx
Ivoryman Woodmanase
Archbald
Olyphant
Chrbondalw
Tinable
Squire Robinson
Mad Point
Rushbrook Water Art
Thorday
Jamepl
H. Lopp
F. Gendall
Methodist Church
Rose TM
James Allan
Episcopal Church Fund
John Powers
St. Jaman’ Episcopal Church
Enterprise Hall
Togslay
Awiccesa
Harvey Sail
Toon
Valley
Alda
Robert Nicholson
Wilnealay
Walter Prior Troat
Hattie
Patrick Loughnary
J. Baker
College of Medicine
Baltimore
William Broughol
Cemetery Street
Ofl Catholic
Forest City Visitors Attend Revival in Uniondale
Forest City residents traveled through snow to Uniondale last evening for a revival at the Methodist Episcopal church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. W Eichenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cray, Mr. and Mrs. J Ho May, Mrs. Benjamin Maxey, A M Weatgate and S Weils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Scranton Tribuna Fonte City
Forest
Uniondale
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Ktov
J. Hogan
W. Eichenberg
Thomas Brown
Fred Cray
J. Ho May
Benjamin Maxey
A. M. Weatgate
5. Weils
Chore Belonging to Local Bucketer Has Snowball Mischance
In Scranton's Southern Suburb Miswoka Pa February 7 a chore belonging to Michael Filbin the bucket man was struck by a snowball as he ate dinner and fled in fright crashing into the Father Matthew fence his wagon overturned spilling fish and apples and breaking harness. Mrs John Malone of Filmore avenue is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Tribune
Miswoka
Michael Filbin
Father Matthew
John Malone
Filmore Avenue
Ill 6 year old Katie Heaaion at Stafford Street
Six year old Katie Heaaion is reported seriously ill at home on Stafford Street. The Young Men’s Institute Dramatic and Literary association plans a rehearsal tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
Patrick Heaaion
Stafford Street
Young Men's Institute Dramatic and Literary Association
Local youths fined after ruse with hired horses
A Scranton letter reports two young men hired horses from a local woodman for a ride to Archbald but went to Olyphant and Chrbondalw. They returned the horse in good order and posted bail for court. Residents also note community events, funerals, fund drives, the temperance band, social gatherings, and local illnesses.
Lent Observances Begin Amid Local Services
Carbondale reports Lent season starting with St Rose church services at 6 and 7 30 pm. Father Coffey preached on dust to dust. Trinity church held morning prayer and holy communion with Rev J E Balsley delivering an evening sermon. Funeral for Thomas I Coots set for Friday at Terrace Street. Mitchell Hon Company notes profits from recent fair. Meat market move planned by H B May Wie to new quarters. Presbyterian Christian Endeavor to mark eighth anniversary February 26. Epworth League meeting featured a program. Local notices include resignations and visits by residents and tradespeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neer City of the Valley
Scranton Tribune
St. Rowe Church
Father Coffey
St Rose's Church
Trinity Church
H. B. May
Samuel Small
Lincoln Avenue
May
Arcade
Church Street
Presbyterian Society of Christian Endeavor
Tts
Epworth League of the Methodiat Choral
Jobo Hollie
Globe
Wa Atair
Rochester
George Evtlake Former Jones Bros Employee Dies
George Evtlake formerly with Jones Brothers and recently operating his own business died yesterday at home. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon with attendance by the Sons of St. George and the Knights of the Mystic Chain, of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantoun Tribune
George Evt-lake
Jones Broa
Sons of St. George
Myatic Chain
Daniel Boone Dies at Home of Daughter in Avoca
Aged resident Daniel Boone, one of the town’s oldest citizens, dies at his daughter’s home in Avoca after a period of general debility. The Feb 7 notice identifies him as a longtime local figure and notes his family connection amid obituary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Avoca
Daniel Boone
Mra
Funeral arrangements for Joe Fadden announced
Joe Fadden died recently and is survived by two daughters and five sons named George Frank Joan and Daniel of this place Charles of Thurlow Pa and Mrs Thomas of Scranton and Mrs Josephadden of Vineatroes The funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm and the interment will follow in Langcliffe cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fadden
George
Frank
Joan
Daniel
Charles
Thurlow
Thomas
Scranton
Josephadden
Vineatroes
Langcliffe
Miss Curran Entertains Friends With Pleasant Evening
Nellie Curran hosted a social gathering at her home last evening with dainty refreshments and music. Attendees included Misses Maine O’Brien Mary Whalen Lizzie Whalen Mowie Wobbler Fannie Wobbler Mame Kearney Nellie Calabao Kite Cummings Maine Fugsimimone Lydia Connor and others praising their hostess’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev
Nellie Curran
Thios
Mises Maine
J. O'Brien
Mary
Lizzie Whalen
Mowie
Fannie Wobbler
Mame Kearney
Nellie Calabao
Kite Cummings
Maine Fugsimimone
Lydia Connor
Mesura
W. 1
Skating Excursion on Lake Poyatelle Friday Evening
An excursion train from Scranton to Lake Poyatelle for moonlit skating on the hard water is planned. A brava band and orchestra will perform while others may dance, with a return from Poyatelle at 11 00 pm. Tickets include fare skating and dancing, from Ontario and Western Station Agent W. J. Kaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonnsterry
Ontario
Tay
Ontario and Western
W. J. Kaker
Harris Withdraws From Burgees Race After Late Decision
In Tritige Tayion Pa on Feb 7 the withdrawal of David J. Harris from the burgess race was noted. Republicans planned a caucus to fill the gap but Harris reversed and agreed to stand again, keeping the slate intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgeon
David J. Harris
Burgess
Afr Tlarcia
Prevent Burgess
Mtpublican
Jurris
Ataud
Accident at Meshoppen Injures Nelson Conrad
Special to the spring on Tritone Mesuorres Pa Feb 7 While Luther Alger and Nelson Conrad on their way to Mesopoppen with straw a load overturned on a hill near Kephard hotel Conrad fell breaking his right arm in two places He received aid from nearby friends and a doctor Alger was uninjured at last report Conrad rested easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tritone
Mesuorres
Luther Alger
Nelson Conrad
Citigyna of
Voss
Medhoppen
Conrad
Kephard
Meskoppen
Happily Wedded Dominick Burke and Elizabeth Mee Shane
Dominick Burke of this city and Elizabeth Mee Shane of Scranton united in marriage at St. Holes church Cannonpane Pa Tuesday evening. Rev. J J Curran performed the ceremony with Mary McShane as bridesmaid and John Flannery as groomsman. The couple will reside in this city and are wished happiness by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannonpane
Dominick Burke
Misa Elizabeth MecShane
Scranton
J. J Curran
St. Holes Church
Mary McShane
Jobo Flannery
Landstreet
Excellent Musical Event in Stora for Jermyn People
Our people will on Feb 26 attend a musicale at the residence of J T Stocker for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor chapel of Simpaon. Friends from Scranton and nearby places are expected. The programme promises a fine evening for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stora
Jermyn
Tribwine
Jenius
J.T. Stocker
Christian Endeavor Chapel
Simpaon
Scranton
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Porrek
Gorman
Our Fashion
Monthose NeWs
Towas
Maple City Theater
Peckville
Wiliam Stout
Wisrton
Burdock Blood Bitters
Carbondale Corner
Pio
George F. Jacoba
Dennis’ Caner
Jenking
Montclair
N.Y
Perry Dean
Danville
B. Disureny
Arizona
Hind bin
Thoma Kenwetric
George Eastlake
Miss Curran
Eijoy the
Lake Poyatelle
MR. Harris
Raven
Meshoppen
Nelson
Mr. Alger
Mian
Elizabeth MeeShane
The
M. W. Burry
Mareball'a
Atlanta
Meror
Nod
B. Mott
Minannial Apt
Roomea
Commonwealth Muildy
Jamen Heber Dorman
Shy Lawyer
Theo
Hood
Mr. Dorman
Hood’s
Flood
Faraparilia
Jett Domwan
Shy Heaven
Ett Argentinn
KE. Grewer
Philadelphia Secialist
Temple Court
Spruce ST
University of Pennsylvania
Medioohteurgical College of Philadelphia
Medicohirurgical Association
Philadelphia
En Yori
Fame Wines
Healdint
Watson
A. S. Williams
Cantor
Nocoreyta
Ramtel Hints
Jkwing A. Biron
Joween Jems
Chas, Masters
Asci Me
MS. Krmknen
Ous T. Porn
V. Watson
Conservative
Liberal
Bissues
Firme
Bank of Scranton
Dee
Tan
Resovarces
Unifted Staten Monde
Hanking House
D. & Treas Due
Hanhe
CMAN
Ancouver
Pris
Ikhate
Titel Caape Dey Co
Aananscuwsner AE
William Connell
Prowtrtent
GHO
Catlin
View
William Th. Pack
Cashion Dinkotons
Willam Connell
George I. Catlin
Alfteel Hand
Teary Lelin
James Archbald
William TT Smith
Wood's College of Business
F. E. Wood
Lackawanna Avenue
the Bichards Lumber CO
Scranton, Pa
Commonwealth Building
UWS
E.c.ricker & Co
Adams Ave
Trac Die
Emi
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