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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1894
Page
8
A vintage catalog style list highlights spring fabrics and notions including CAMBRICS QUILTS DRESS GOODS SILKS and WOOLEN UNDERWEAR. It markets fabrics, lace, and accessories with promotional language and assorted colors and textures for newer fashion and home sewing.
A town notes column records visits and gatherings across Peckville and nearby communities. Mr and Mrs Jaton Depew travel to Clara's Summit for a funeral in the family circle. A shipment from Oriental Star Lotte No 853 is noted alongside local Masonry. Social calls, sleigh rides, and visits among residents and families are listed with names and places.
Mrs John Welch of Honesdale died suddenly on Saturday evening at age about 60. Survived by husband and six children Richard Joseph John Thomas Frank Simpson and others. Funeral at home on Monday at 3 o clock. Electric Bitters offered as cure all for liver kidney and blood ailments with guaranteed satisfaction.
Out of town correspondents submit tales from nearby locales. Footnotes warn against publication errors or deception in the report.
A mix of names, events, and notices from a Pennsylvanian town. Voters urged to back growth and protection measures, with mentions of a board of health meeting and a Palestine lecture. Local residents attend visits, illnesses, and social events as Winter continues with amid slate of community notices.
A ragged item from Taylor Pa notes residents vote tomorrow for Grow and for protection. It mentions Rendbani youth wins in Barbary town and a Taylor election full account planned in Wednesday’s Trreesa. The piece blends local gossip, a library access concern, a speak by A J Colburg rumored, and various social anecdotes.
The sudden death of Mrs. John King at her home occurred Saturday around 1 am. She was 78 years old and well known in the neighborhood for her kindness. Interment will be at Clark’s Grown cemetery. A daughter and son mourn her loss. she had been ill for over a year but remained out of bed until the night she died.
Regular Representative from Forest City reports on social visits, sermons, fundraisers, theater plans, and community concerns. Notable items include Mian Mumis Bryson’s visit with Miss Helen Dunnier, sermons by Rev. El Lewis, a necktie social, Jame T. Dubois’s lecture “Seen Abroad,” ticket sales for the Davis Opera House event, and fundraising for churches. Also mentioned are local crime, repairs, and upcoming performances by Rebecca at Davis Opera House under Prof. J Luther Morgan, with subscription and ad details.
A Sunday sermon at the Baptists tabernacle in Carbondale drew a new convert at baptism. Mary, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J Craig of 90 Scott Street, died of pneumonia with funeral held this afternoon. Oysters, music and social events are noted among parish activities and visits by residents including Miss Mae Hallock and others.
The Prices Library Association plans a farewell reception for Rev W W Smith pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church and library member. The event includes recitations by local church figures, music by the church choir, a zither piece by Professor M J Lloyd, and performances by young readers. Noted singer Will Watkins of Lackawanna Valley is expected to attend.
Honesdale N.Y. Feb 1 The Rev J E Lickel of Went Pittaton will lead services at Grace Church this Wednesday evening. Agnes Miller of Lalwood Inn was called to Middletown by the death of her brother George. The Jamon Young Company praised for their rendition of The Lady of Lyons. Allen reverses withdrawal and will run for town councilman.
A nostalgic note recalls giving Castoria to children at various ages and needs. It mentions infants crying for Castoria and later use when caring for children, reflecting a long standing household remedy tradition.
A large crowd gathered in Central hall on Saturday to see Profower O'Hara's Panorama and a Trip Through Shadowland. The show featured famous sights and culminated with each child receiving a doll or candy. Local officials, fines for a runaway incident, and community notices follow in brief items.
Corraspondanta Apevia to Scranton tribute Mousie Pa Feb Ladies meet at Mrs Mostellier's Wednesday afternoon The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Bible reading Thursday evening led by William Watson Invited attendees Charles Gay Bruce Montgomery Penobacott spent Sunday with friends Rev Lindermuth returned from Ohio visits William Kodine Maggie Bryden Minnie Juen Pitts ton called on friends Minnie House Brook Street Electric City Monday Misses Mabel Lola Hutchings visited Jermyn Minnie Vandenburg Green Ridge Misses Bessie Hinds Liszie Me Murtrie Friday night Scranton sohbet notes
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