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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1899
Page
7
A fragment lists several ladies garments including Muslin and Cambric gowns in Empire Mother Hubbard and embroidery trimmed designs. Prices range from about 39 to 98 cents with other line mentions noting full line and best designs.
All items priced to move in a closing winter sale. Extra heavy flannel, ticking, prints, and indigo fabrics feature low costs. Large selection of blankets towels and wrappers at fraction prices. Coats jackets capes and suits offered at unusually low rates, with many former prices well above sale levels.
A London Mail sourced overview ranks the world’s theatre empires led by the Czar of Russia and William II. It notes St Petersburg and Moscow venues, Vienna Opera House payrolls, Paris subsidies, Worms local backing, and major costs and capacities of Paris and London houses. It also tracks theatre fires with London, New York, Paris totals and the Peterborough tragedy cited.
The County Washington camp No. 20 Patriotic Order Sons of America announces its officers led by Pant president FE Pearce and O W Gardner as vice president. The camp, in healthy condition, reports increased membership and mentions members George W Reynolds and Nelson Dershimer, among others, with local school vacation notes and community events.
The second annual institute of teachers is well attended at Central high school. Prof. Hulley of Bucknell University spoke on the Adoption of the Constitution of the United States and later preached on the poetry of James Whitcomb Riley. The event was free to the public and drew many beyond the teachers' circle.
Last evening in front of Moses clothing store Henry Kyde of South Main street fell and broke his wrist. H C Wheeler reduced the fracture. Kyde, recently employed at the car shops, will be incapacitated for weeks. City walks remain dangerous and enforcement of the ordinance will prevent further injuries.
The Carbondale Ministerial alliance met at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon. Rev. T. E. Jepson presented a paper arguing marriage is divine and for life and divorce is not allowed except for adultery. A resolution was adopted to urge representatives to oppose seating Mormon Roberts in Congress.
M. F. Neary, representing L. H. Park and Co, is awarded a handsome silk hat as a merit prize for selling the most high grade coffee. He outsold rivals by five percent, much to the delight of his many friends.
Mrs Mary Bigley, 62, died Monday night at the home of P. L. Neary on Brooklyn street from pneumonia. A resident here for 45 years, she came from Ireland and had no near relatives. Funeral at St Rove church this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Miss Margaret McAndrew returns to Stroudsburg Normal school while several residents travel between Wilkes-Barre Hawley and Olyphant. Mrs Fidiam hosts visiting relatives from Lake Winola and Richmond. H E May moves into a new High Street home and Dr Lincoln Hulley visits for the teachers institute.
Mary Gardner returns home from Scranton visit with elder Dr Gardner. Dr F M Santee and wife of Fortland Ohio spend holidays at Rev J B Santee's home. J W Gates family farewell as they move to Chattanooga Tennessee for Mr Gates business. Rev and Mrs J B Santee host a dinner to announce Bertha Santee engagement.
The directors laid over two widow applicants for property tax exoneration and approved dispensing with Miss McChrone as one of two night school teachers. They reviewed teacher complaints, noted declining night school attendance, and praised the new specialization system adopted by Jermyn. visiting committees were appointed for the month.
Letter from Rev E R Nelson of Darvills Dinwiddie Co Va recounts his wife suffering from severe digestive illness before pregnancy and credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets with restoring appetite and digestion. The author condemns substitutes and warns medicines may be profit driven while praising alcohol free remedies.
Nelson Morris & Co a Mayfield meat dealer who boarded at the Hotel Avery for months disappeared last week leaving unpaid bills behind his acquaintances report a considerable sensation in town and among his associates.
Taylor public will attend Weber's rink on Tuesday evening January 17 for the annual ball and entertainment by Taylor Mage Company No 1. The German opera company of South Scranton and the Scranton Mandolin and Guitar club will join in a up to date drama with local committees preparing for a grand event.
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovery from a second attack of la grippe using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes the second bout was milder and shortened to two days in bed, attributing the improvement to the remedy and praising its effects. Matthews Bros. are named as wholesale and retail agents.
Rivalry among Peckville Gun Club members culminates in a wet Monday shoot at the Iniesdale farm. Captains William Gayne and Frank Davis led fourtee n birds apiece before a final shoot off decided by Gayne’s side. others include J. D. Peck James W. Bunith and Thomas Gayne. Also notes stock moves and local school reopens after holidays. Donald Spencer, year old, buried after Sunday death. interment at Prospect Cemetery.
Joseph T Pohren aged about thirty one son of Mrs Gerhart Pohren died Monday evening from pulmonary trouble at about o clock. A sister of the deceased Mrs William Swarta is mentioned in the report.
A period-era warning describes a widespread la grippe outbreak across the United States. It warns of universal risk across social classes, notes disputes among authorities on contagion, and promotes Peruna as a cure and preventive measure with dosing guidance.
The funeral for the brother and sister will be held at St Agnes church Thursday morning. Interment follows at St Rose cemetery in Carbondale. An special train will depart Forest City at 11 o'clock to serve attendees.
George Wold and companions in Jer Davis county chase a puma, killing the beast after close calls. The letter details panther eradication efforts, wolf skin shipments, and ranch life near Fort Davis. Other items note Dr. Fisher’s brittle bones and Perr Peters confined to bed with arithritic deformans.
An unsigned ad claims a remedy called Happiness vs Misery by Dr Chwarne Tonle tablets can destroy appetite for alcohol and other beverages. It solicits readers to send payment to Wat Clark at 326 Peon Ave Scranton Pa for more information.
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