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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1894
Page
8
We have long held to not carrying garments from one season to another and now offer new or reduced prices. Our limited space prevents full descriptions or price lists but promises show savings from one-third to one-half on quality garments. A large selection remains, all fashion able and affordable for every purse.
Wilkes Barry January 1. Old soldiers in town report a man claiming to be a Brazilian army recruitment agent. He arrived Friday night and contacted several veterans in attempts to enlist for Peixoto's forces, but no recruits so far. The man goes by James Gordon and cites a letter from Major Julian Rhodes of Elmira as his agency head. Gordon has secured about six promises of collateral.
A misread fragment hints at a story of a noble or titled figure taking up coal mining. The piece suggests a dramatic shift from aristocratic status to manual labor as a fortune drives a character into mining work.
Puigmoure January report describes Plymouth and nearby towns nearly prostrated by the grip. Entire families are affected with many deaths in the town yesterday from the disease and its progression, Pocumonis, and three others.
Out of town correspondents sign their full names for verification while letters to the editor urge caution to guards against deception. Local reports touch on community events and civic updates across surrounding communities.
The Wayne County Teachers Institute opened with ongoing enrollment and 190 teachers present by 4 p.m. Professor Coggswell led singing and a primary breathing exercise met with mixed enthusiasm. Lectures by Albert and Coggswell highlighted education fundamentals and music in schools as the week unfolds.
Funeral services for Richard Harnan who died Saturday will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday at St John’s church HoaxespaLa. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated with Dr J J Doherty as celebrant Rev Michael F O’Rourke deacon Rev J J Griffin sub deacon and Rev J M Bruen master of ceremonies Frank Gunnivan censor bearer Charles J Canonivan and Thomas Croghan as acolytes.
Several minor notes from Houtsdale cover residents and events. Ray and Brown return to Pittsburg. Prof Heft hosts a dancing class. Boers visits home. Kelkman goes to Philadelphia to resume pharmacy studies. Miss Hubbard visits from Carbon Dale. a charity play “A Bar of Monkies and a Little Wait” is slated for Grace Church Sunday school. Admission details listed. Also an advertisement for a topical remedy priced at 25 cents per box offered by Matthews Bros.
Mrs Schrader died at her son Frederick Schrader's home Saturday night. Rev. Edgar Campbell led services at the house before interment in Binghamton, N Y. The community notes a snowy spell bringing sleigh rides and a busy week with visits, school resumes, and local errands.
In Carbondale on Sunday Rev. T. E. Jeppson preached the second sermon in a series on the Conversions of the New Testament with the theme Converted in a Desert. A large audience heard the sermon and four converts were baptized afterward.
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says Dr Kings New Discovery always gives best results and his family would be without it. G A Dykeman a Catskill druggist calls it the best cough remedy used for eight years. Free trials at Matthews Bros drug store. regular sizes 50 cents and 1.04.
Local residents share visits and social rounds with friends in Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Miss Carrie Wise, Robert Westlake, and the Dikeman household. A large 1893 powder production at Consumer's Powder in Olyphant is noted, along with updates on church officers and new residents on Hickory street.
A local effort promotes reentry into the workforce using a sound dollar approach. Officials describe steady job opportunities and a phased return for workers recovering from illness. Community groups urge participation and mark the program as key to economic stability.
Michel Joyce of North Main Street reports fifty birds stolen though thirty six were recovered. Perpetrators unknown. Local sports crowd witnessed a shooting match at Tay lor yesterday. John Cleveland Fitzhenry announces candidacy for school director. Mrs Best of Main Street recovering from grippe. Mrs Connell and daughter visited from Clay avenue Scranton. Silne Bellus and George Fassold, Republicans, seek Southeast district seat. Mrs Silas Bollas recovering from quinsy. Hugh Malloy eyes townshi p clerk position.
When Tlaby was sick the family used Castoria. As a child she cried for Castoria. In later years she clung to Castoria. In motherhood she gave Castoria to her children. The oral family refrain links health and care across generations.
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