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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1895
Page
4
Silk sale touts low prices on Duchesse satin Lazor tafetas and brocade options. Odd lengths and novelty patterns from top manufacturers promise economical wardrobe upgrades. Shoppers urged to examine savings and unique colors.
A newspaper ad touts muslin underwear with discounted prices and varied garments. It promises best material and workmanship and urges careful price quality comparison to prove leadership, listing multiple price points and gown options.
A. B. Stevens of South Canaan visited town on Thursday while H. M. Simons prepared for a Sunday visit to Tyler Hill with T. Fr. Jackson. A dime social at the Methodist Episcopal church netted 5.60. An ad promoting Thomas’ Electric Oil claims cures for quinsy and diphtheria with testimonials from Rev. B. Crane of Dunkirk.
Professor J. Bucklyett conducts Friday afternoon sessions at the Presbyterian church for the Junior Christian Endeavor and adults. Deaths and illnesses noted include Mrs. S. Harrington of Riverside and Mrs. Van Wert of Nicholson. J. M. Rahm resigns from Lehigh Valley railroa d for Texas. St. Thomas church fair ends with auctions and a gold water lottery. town events feature entertainment and photographs by Miller for the post.
Mrs Charles Gardner and daughter May begin a Florida trip Wednesday for the daughter health, with Mr Gardner accompanying them as far as Philadelphia. Miss Mabel Reynolds visits Montrose and Brooklyn for a few days. The Dalton Ladies' Aid met, Epworth League served a mush and milk supper, cost fifteen cents. Gardner hosted a sleigh ride to Clark's Summit for local ladies, who stopped at a friend's home for refreshments. The Wrights' daughter is seriously ill with pneumonia. A quiet wedding united Cleo Reynolds and George Reynolda at the Reynolds home. both are active in the Baptist church and local business. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething.
Students presented a Washington birthday program featuring essays and recitations by named pupils. Highlights included Washington’s life in various eras and historical episodes with pieces by Presaman OConnor O’Hara Smith Smiles Meehan Summers Kane Dolphin and others.
Wednesday evening in St Rose church witnessed the marriage of Miss Wile Wale to Andrew Quinn with residents of Hospital Street among attendees. Other items report marriages, visits from relatives, a phantom skating party fundraiser for the park fund, a concert by Rev. J. Mun gan, and organizational meetings at the Young Men's Institute.
The Joy Circuit showcased a well received program last evening with strong specialty features. A social hosted by the Young Men's Christian Union at George Watts residence on Scott street included solos by W O Watkins piano and violin by Grace and Eddie Callander and recitations by Portia Jones. Floral tributes and a large turnout marked the funeral of John Finnegan in St Patrick's church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Services are planned at the Presbyterian church tomorrow with A Sanford to preach. A dime social by the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor is set for February 26 at the Delaware street home of Mr and Mrs George Patten. Mrs Frank Dolan visited friends here.
The weekly tally includes property transfer A Laderhaas sold a residence to Wyn Patrick. The Methodist Episcopal church held a postponed quarterly conference and urged reappointment of Pastor FLHM Parson. Community events covered include a Sabbath service March 10, 1895 and various social visits, banquets, and birthday parties with local clubs and lodges noted.
Frank Hollinghead visits Philadelphia to back Warwick for mayor. Miss Bertha Watkins visits Shamokin. Howard Miller lectures on Mexican Customs at the laboratory. An athletic contest Friday in the gym raises funds for the Athletic association debt. Bucknell Press reelects W. C. Gretzinger president and WW. B. Fisk secretary. Cora Rees and George N. McCann honored as honorary members. A Mirror association reception in Theta Alpha hall features editors and contributors. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised with a testimonial from Mrs. GOC White.
Amos Youngs a fore man for Contractors McDonald and Sayre is registered in town after decorating the post office in an artistic display by Miss Jennie Davis. William McPheeters of Colorado Springs visits friends. Mrs William Drake is ill with a grip. A stove pipe fell in the milliner shop causing minor damage and a bruise to Miss Jessie Brown. Vosburg's son improves from illness. William White of the Co Operative company is sick. Mr Dymond from Clark's Summit seen on the streets.
Local shop advertises deep discounts across men’s dress pants suits overcoats and sweaters with prices slashed this week. Children’s suits knee pants and wool trousers also offered at reduced rates amid mixed original values and sale figures.
Peckville report lists I Peck staying with his son in Buffalo while Philettia Senedicor moves into a house once occupied by Russell Trofferher on Malin street. Payday at the Riverside references a local event. Sylvester Kimball departs to run a sawmill at Ransom. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Leonard was laid to rest at Prospect cemetery yesterday.
Mayfield reports Hoyt in Carbondale and Mrs James Brady of Penn avenue travelling to Wyoming for a grand child’s illness. Scandon visited Scranton on business, Kilker of Poplar street remains ill. Mayfield scholars hosted a fine Washington birthday event. Feeney and Bergan were in Carbondale yesterday.
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