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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
8
Exceedingly Handsome invites buyers to visit for spring and summer silks fabrics and drugs. The firm promotes choice fabrics as best, urging early purchase to avoid duplication, noting previous years books solidify demand. Inspecting stock is urged as proof of quality and appeal.
Lively Minooka items report a street car collision with four wagonloads of hay on Main street due to a wagon driver ignoring a bell. The Borderland Dramatic Company secured Temperance Hall for rehearsals. M J Judge visited Archbald and Carbondale on business. James Flynn traveled to Chicago after a brief home visit. A Greenwood Coal mule was killed. Local residents from Old Forge called on Sunday. Magistrate P F O Hara is convalescing. Conneyor Group promotes Dr Thomas' Pelectric Oil for colds pains and injuries.
Old Forge Pa Feb 27 A grand shooting sweepstakes will be held Saturday March 17 at Ricoby's hotel with entrance fee of 50 cents. A gold watch will be awarded to the best shooter. On March 10 a match for $50 a side between Thomas Morris and Wanna Bell at Ricoby's ground. Quoit season begins March 1 with a $50 aside match Tom Mor rie versus Tom Bell at Ricoby's hotel. Stakeholders John Ricoby and Stella Pondered. Electric Bitters advertised for headaches and constipation with claims of cure. Matthewas Brown drug store.
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The twelfth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Swallow was marked by a Friday evening gathering at their home in Cuank’s Greens Pa. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bilward Luter Miss Nellie Latsey Mr. and Mrs. W S Frace and Luella their daughter Mr. and Mrs. G W Sheaveker of Bald Mount Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Lieseh of Chinchilla Mr. and Mrs. Welling M Swallow Mr. and Mrs. N A Davis Mr. and Mrs J W Rhodes Mr. and Mrs M H Coon Rev A E Douglas and wife Mr. and Mrs. WON Patrick Mr. and Mrs J B R Anetin Mr. and Mrs BE Chapman Mr. and Mrs J I Aylesworth Mrs Silas White Mr and Mrs K E Wheeler Mrs and Mrs A A Davis Mr and Mrs O F L Jones Mrs G E Hall Mrs B S Benedict Mr Cooper of Taylorville Miss Drake of Lackawatina Mrs Dani Swallow of Winterly Mr B W Parker J E Callender Miss Nellie Callender Miss Pre Clark Mr J D Knight and Miss Knight of Pittsburg. Many congratulations were extended to the couple during the evening and the party broke up near midnight.
Feb 27 notes from Keystone Academy recount student visits and injuries. H W Mumford stayed in Shurruca. Miss Lucy Hall visited sisters Miswea Agned and Mary Hull. Miss Martha Tompkins of Pittaton revisited friends and schoolmates. R A Capwell and others judged a prize contest under I M Stark. Professor Whitford's son Robert suffered a minor hand cut from a tin can. doctor Heller treated it. Friday’s event drew praise as a grand success. Phi Mi society plans a show and March 10 performance is announced.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption offers rapid relief for throat chest and lung complaints. It asserts over a million users found it helpful and guarantees each bottle with a money back offer if not satisfied. Trial bottles available at Mathews Bené drug store.
Spectel reports the Republican county convention held in the court house with results expected tomorrow. Local residents Rodney Stack and Miss May Scott, L. Park and H. L. Reno among delegates. Cold snap with 18 to 29 degrees below zero. Banquet planned for Company G next Friday to honor the colonel and staff. Mrs Blizs tShelf of Fairdale injured at home duties.
This morning on the 10 55 Delaware and Hudson train the remains of Benjamin Geary, who died on Saturday, were brought to the city and interred at Maplewood cemetery. He formerly lived here and was father to Charles B. Geary and William B. Geary. A Temple quartet gave a concert at Masonic hall, and Mrs. Edward Lownley attended the Gould-Vankirk wedding in Scranton. A two week series of special meetings is being held each evening.
Miss Sophia Park returns to Syracuse after a visit with Miss Millie Sabra of South Main Street. Mrs. A. S. Lewsley to visit Forest City with Miss Lena Tyler. Cottage Hoge company plans their first national ball on April 2. Rev. EJ Balsley preaches at St. Janes Church. W. H. Davis post member Daley to attend Grand Army encampment in Philadelphia March 1 2 3. Horace Fox to rent Hotel Anthracite. he praises the new hotel project. Delaware and Hudson train 24 wreck near Archvald delaying service about 35 minutes. James Murray injured by a train at Mayfield received hospital care.
A poverty supper is set for Wednesday evening at the Methuriat Hylacopal chapel with two judges to determine the most poverty stricken. Several local events are noted, including a stroke sufferer Mrs Ziba Vosburg and horse losses for Thomas Schilling and Mr Van Aly tyre, plus various business updates.
Ackerley and family visit the parents of a former resident in the area. Citizens suffer from severe colds. Emory Stone attends a golden wedding with Ira Clark’s family. A phonograph entertainment at the Methodist church and Epworth League program draw praise and attendees. Charles Van Nort Jr. from Scranton visits Brigham. Courtright family attends a funeral Monday for a brother.
Happenings of Stranton report a Reform club to be organized at the Central Hotel hall on Wednesday evening March 6 at 7 oclock. Citizens desiring membership are urged to attend as part of the community gathering.
Reynolda ban opens a bakery jobly store building near the bridge and engages Bartow Botts of Scranton as bulker. One citizen was nicely duped out of 3 12 today. A tall, well dressed.
A man posing as a telephone lineman stayed at the Temperance hotel and borrowed money and a bag with the promise of repayment. He vanished after receiving funds, while another man bearing the same description reportedly worked elsewhere for wages. The episode spurred caution as the town noted similar suspicious activity.
Mrs S M Rogers improves after throat illness Henry Purdy trips to New York Mr L S Geaven visits Maple Hall hosts a maseral hop at Maple Hall Mrs William Vage suffers rheumatism Danil Tuthill visits Grassy area Lillia May Bogart dies at home at age 2 funeral to be announced Currie Frazier returns from Parsons Livettes Ald society serves dinner at Grand Army hall today noon to two
Special to the Serafin Tribune reports the spring inspection of Company E will be held at the new armory Wednesday evening. A list of visiting officers from out of town includes Colonel Ripnte, Lieutenant Colonel Coursen, Major Mattes, Adjutant Miller and numerous other ranks.
Eczema described as a severe skin agony with itching burning and vesicles. The text asserts Cuticura cures eczema instantly for many, promising rest sleep and rapid improvement, naming various products and seeking free trials.
An advertisement from Temple Court in Scranton presents a Philadelphia educated physician with long credentials and hospital ties. It claims expertise in treating paralysis, neurology, and general deformities, promising cures for male and female weaknesses, eye and throat issues, asthma, deafness, and other conditions with daily hours listed.
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