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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
4
No excuse for high prices now as Silk selections from top world makers are offered in odd lengths and novelty patterns. Brighten homes and wardrobes with Satin Duchesse at 69c and 1.19, Satin Luzor, Gros firalis, Taffetas, Brocade Latin and Figured striped Tafletas at various sale prices.
Advertises muslin underwear with bold claims of best mate rial and workmanship and unmatched sales. Lists prices for various garments and emphasizes careful price and quality comparison to prove leadership.
Scranton ad lists Dr. Neevis at 412 Spruce Street with long hospital and private practice experience. He advertises cures for nervous disorders, indigestion, headaches, skin diseases, asthma, heart and lung issues, and catarrh. Special claim of cure for catarrh with three months treatment for five dollars, plus at home self-treatment option. Office hours daily 9 am to 9 pm Sundays 2 to 4.
Jerome Senarfass of Scranton entertained friends on Thursday. Rev J Arwin Brodhead of Philadelphia visited his parents. John Wilson’s friends called Wednesday to present a special singing bookcase. An entertainment and necktie social is planned at the new church on February.
Grace Welser Davis, the Indy evangelist, is set to conduct a ten day series of meetings starting March 10 at the Methodist church. The article notes local travel and turnout details, plus surrounding community events and incidents in Tunkhannock.
Miss Lucy Farrell hosts friends on Drainmore Street in honor of Miss Kittle Mitchell of Scranton with visits from Miss Chace Hodgson of Providence and Miss Ola Mason of Blakely. A Young Men’s Christian union meeting is set for Monday evening. Borough politics heat up over burgess race between S. J. Matthews FB J. Howard and W. L. Schubmenhl Independent Republican. Councilman contest in Second ward runs amid debate on raising debt to expand the electric light plant. St Aloysius society held a social in Casino hall. A Barrel of Money will be staged at the opera house Monday evening. Bridgie McHale visits Carbondale. Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup advertised for teething croup and diarrhea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
A Sunday evening at Grace church featured tableaus music recitations and Valentine sales raising funds for two parish societies. Bradford county candidate Mr Codding visited town. On Feb 18 at 8 pm an organ recital led by William S Chester with Master Charles Meehan is set at Grace Episcopal church with no admission.
Rebecca Davie visited Ash ley with Professor Jones. Maggie Taylor of Baltimore visited William Richards in Lackawanna. A sleighing party to Wilkes Bar re involved Lackawanna Valley councils and Daughters of America. Taylor Hose company held its first annual ball. Jollty resigned supreme during a busy evening. Firemen from Scranton and Pittston attended. Tony the Congret will be produced March 14 at Weber's rink. Timlin and Frank Lally visited in Dunmore. David Samuels returned to Chicago after visiting. Mary A Durkin visited Hyde Park friends.
The funeral for Bridget Gilroy who died Tuesday was held yesterday from her Wayne street home. The service moved to St Thomas church for a requiem Mass. Rev. T J Comerford delivered the sermon and consolations were offered to mourners before interment at the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included W H Blake William MacGlynn John McDonnell Owen Duffy T F O Hare and T J Gilhool. Miles McAndrew is ill at home. another service will be led by Rev Morgan of South Gibson at the Presbyterian church tomorrow.
Benjamin Médd is improving after long bed confinement from sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. EB Hinckley died from dropsy, funeral delayed due to severe weather. Mrs. Merit Mead and Mrs. William H. Swallow remain mildly ill. Lydia Rogers is vacating the Summit store room for a new, more beautiful site. Frace and Parker open a fine new Summit store with modern heating by A. A. Davis.
The region reports school closures due to a snow blockade. J. M. Courtright, long ill with typhoid fever in Washington DC, arrives with his mother and recovers better than expected, at their family home.
Reports describe visits to Warren Pa by P J Foster for family illness, and several social events hosted by Carbondale residents. Valentine parties at the homes of Miss Maud Copeland, Miss Lotte Bilies, and Mrs John Scurry feature lists of young ladies and gentlemen in attendance, with details of guests and hosts on Church Wayne Wyoming streets.
Enat New Milford residents petition the governor to rename the town Lakeside. The Druckenmiller family will entertain at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening, Feb 15. Rev J E Hogan of Forest City will lecture at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening, Feb 20. A box social raised about 35 dollars for a worthy cause at the Presbyterian basement on Tuesday. Mrs Joseph Miller of East New Milford, 75, broke her hip in a fall. Professor Hanahan’s class will hold a select hop at the Opera House Thursday evening. EF Houlihan and Agnes Casey wed at the bride’s home Wednesday afternoon. The Fourth district Susquehanna County Sunday School convention meets Thursday Feb 21 in Brooklyn Methodist church. James J Savory of Lakeview died recently.
Election day nears as council candidates have not spoken on electric pole taxation. Also notes include Sunday March 3 dedication of the new Presbyterian church, visits among local residents, sermons by Rev. John Davy, a Methodist concert planned for next Thursday, and illnesses such as grip and scarlet fever recovery.
A surprise party honored Miss Jane Welr at her parents home on Albert Street with many friends in attendance. A pleasure ride to Parsons featured Mrs. George Riey and others visiting the Dehil Smith home. A social event occurred at the residence of Mr and Mrs Dr Bell.
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