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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1894
Page
6
Objections to party and nomination papers stir concerns as courts weigh validity. A public discussion questions voter knowledge of law and the impact on ballots. Actor Mantell explains a misunderstanding over alimony and court dates amid gossip about marriage and finances.
A West Side capital group plans buying Eversitt’s Island in the Shejgehaona river near Pitts ton to create a recreation resort named Conny Taland or Glen Talend. They expect the Wyom ing Valley Traction line will open access from Scranton to Wilken-Barrs, drawing visitors this August and making it a popular destination.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a harsh remark about a young woman and a mock solution for facial blemishes. The text pivots to a medical ad praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as cures for dyspepsia and related symptoms, ending with a promotional tone.
The Third District of the Scranton Diocesan Union met at Father Matthew hall with forty one delegates. President Levin and Secretary James H. Pax resigned. M J Wile and J J Quinn were elected to fill posts. The group debated life insurance as a temperance feature, deciding it would be discretionary rather than compulsory. The next meeting is set for the third Sunday in April at Kingston, Pa.
Local idle coal works noted as Nos 5 10 and Ewen and Central collieries idle. Train schedule changes improve Valley line service. The Face to the Moonflight at Music Hall drew praise with Robert Mantell and supporting cast. Civil service exam held. nine applicants tested. Community event coverage includes promenades and church services. Married life wishes extended to Mr. and Mrs. Motzvara.
An advertisement describes Rucalen s Arnica Salva as a universal remedy for cate bruises sores chilblains salt rheum peover sores and skin eruptions. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists a price of two cents per bottle with seller details.
Fpenalé mis a returned missionary Miss Fanny Sparks gave an Indian country lecture last Friday evening in Stanton Tribune. She described India’s customs worship and people with vivid pictures and costumed presenters from Epworth League. Attendee list included Misses and Messrs with readings, a Hindu priest, and a groom and bride ending with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs FD Metzgar marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a private gathering in Scranton attended by friends from near and far. Guests included Roy and Mrs James Fielding Mrs and Mr F Smith and numerous other friends and relatives from Dalton Newton Me Binghamton Olyphant and Scranton along with the Metzgars’ family members.
Local notes report F G Stoutinger traveling to Allen New York for the Sabbath. Mrs Rona Brooks and son Donald visit Scranton friends. Harnden packs a Liver Street lot planning a home. Mrs Lloyda Evans visits her mother in Latrel Avenue. Mayor Tendrick returns from New York. Death telegram for Teantwain’s father. Delaware and Hudson limits rail traffic. new special police take oaths.
Manuel Lory returns to rent space in James Smith’s rooms and attracts old customers. Nellie Pandred visits in Jeryn. Mrs Oliver near Randham hosts a sleighing party. P P McDonald leaves Jermyn store. S Priedmin’s son ill. Pedestrian ordinance set for Taylor borough outside areas. Evan Howells’s daughter sick. Mrs Morris back from Nanticoke with daughter Rachel. Maggie Peppard visiting Barbertown. Smithfield Inn taken by William Tapolis with planned improvements.
Nora C Hoban of 37 South Church Street died yesterday after a three week illness. Funeral service set for Monday at 9 30 in St Trowa Church with a requiem mass. interment in St Rose Cemetery. Burial notices accompany the obituary style details.
Instructions describe sewing a bib apron with webbing for tool holding and securing corners. Also cover making popcorn balls from kernels, buttering hands, forming balls, and serving on buttered dishes. Includes steps on crowding the trope and attaching ends to waistline corners.
Fragmentary text notes a child story involving Nabiy and Ming, describing use of Contorie and Castoria for infants and crying. It mentions Castoria as a remedy linked to motherhood and caregiving actions. The garbled OCR reads as a promotional or anecdotal reference to Castoria usage by parents.
A great revival progresses in the Methodist Episcopal church of Stroudsbure with nearly 100 conversions reported to date. Pastor Rev. L. B Hoffman, recently from Philadelphia, drives outreach by visiting businessmen and urging religious talk at opportune times. The movement has kept stores closing early for over four months to allow clerks and merchants to attend.
Beecham's pills advertised as remedies for oilyness and bilious headaches, dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid liver, dizziness, sick headache, bad taste, coated tongue, loss of appetite, and sallow skin when due to constipation, claiming constipation is the common cause. Free book offered. pills available at drugstores or by writing K P Allen Co New York.
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