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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1894
Page
8
Aimed at ladies seeking economical, elegant attire the book will be 384 pages with about 500 illustrations detailing gowns for calling shopping weddings receptions balls and other occasions. It promises guidance for those wanting well dressed appearances.
Saturday events include a dancing class led by a Scranton master at Serance's Ball and music by Professor Firth from this race. A church entertainment in the Methodist chapel featured Miss Herring and Eyworth league members with a 25 cent fund, a ten cent admission, and a varied program of duets solos and readings. The funeral of infant Anthony Dajunas was held at Botelock with burial in St Paul’s cemetery. Van Bergan Lodge No 62 plans its annual ball on Friday evening January 26.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or money refunded. Price just 20 cents per box. Sold by Matthews Bros.
Mrs Phosbu Thomas of Junction City Ill was told she had consumption and there was no hope. Two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she began to gain strength. Mr Thos Eggers of 100 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption and after one bottle he was cured in two weeks. Trial bottles available at Matthews Bros Drug Store with regular size one dollar.
Social notes from Pittston to Pine Street include visits by Miss Corcoran and Miss Brennan. Crime reports cover a Main Street jewelry store burglary and related arrests. Council acts on Sun Vapor Light contract after payment and notice. Typhoid illnesses and recoveries update residents Kenny Hughes and family. Obituary notes for Peter Burhann. Archbald Old Fellows member Conrad Borghaiser mentioned.
Adolph Joseph, former local businessman now in Philadelphia, visited his brother Harry Joseptt and friends Friday. Stella Allen returns to Mansfield State Normal School after holiday visit. F J Campbell of Scranton’s Colliery Engineer School of Mines was in town Friday. Cora Evans of Gibson visits sisters Mrs Maxey and Mrs Weatgate. D Evans of Gibson also in town. Flo Allen and Laura Davies of Wyoming spent Saturday with Lottie Giles. Presbyterians held first Sunday school in their new church. El O'Neill's horse ran down Main Street but caught quickly with minor damage. Joseph Sappers returns to Keystone Academy after two weeks’ vacation. Hillside collieries idle Saturday. December shipments: Clifford colliery coal 14,000 tons and 890 tons culm. Forest City colliery 15,487 tons coal and 43,108 tons culm. men worked 16 days. Alice Hogan sold confectionery store to Charles Wolf of New York. Willie Matey helping brother John Matey in shop. Jacob Conrad, cigar maker, moved to John McDonald’s new building. Arthur D Barnes of Herrick in town on business. George Maxey visited parents in Olyphant. F J Osgood visiting New York. Mrs Jones planning move to Carbondale. he is foreman at a colliery two miles above Carbondale.
Rev. Ralph Gillam leads the new meetings once slated as B Fay Mills for the Scranton revival. A large choir from Moody's Chicago program under Mr. Bronson performed while a large congregation listened intently. Gillam spoke on essential steps to Christian life and the first step of taking...
A church service outlined six steps toward a stronger Christian life including receiving Christ, confessing faith by life and speech, prayer, scripture study, church duties, fellowship, doing work, and never giving up. A subsequent note reports a community service and a preach by Mr. Gillam at 7:20 PM. Fire destroyed a barn and related outbuildings owned by J. E. Schuller on Blakely Street. three horses died, losses around $2000. arson suspected but no culprits identified.
Mrs McVann and daughter visit, Richards improves his Main avenue home. Alfred Collins former Montdale postmaster buried. cancer cited. Miss Eddy leaves for Oneida county. Myrtle Prior to resume teaching. Rev Balsley administers communion at St James. Editor Boundy promotes sewers. local press growing. James Edmonds moves to Dwyer’s Main St. Visits by Peck and Bortren. Ella Cook visits Mrs Cook. Lafayette Lowery found dead. coroner to hold inquest. seven children. Bordack Blood tonic advertised as beauty cure.
An old ad style verse recalls Castoria as constant companion from infancy to motherhood. The narrator notes supplying Castoria during childhood and for the children, underscoring its enduring presence in family care.
The Young Men's Institute OConnell Council 184 held a banquet at McDonough hotel last Sunday with about forty couples attending. Supper preceded dancing in decorated rooms with evergreen streamers. Performers included C W Gallagher John Casey and Shamus Malady with Casey as master of ceremonies and Malady plus Philbin Orchestra providing music. John Gallagher of Grove Street is ill with rheumatism. Windows at P C Copnelly store on Main Street were broken Friday night with no theft. Miss Maggie Gerrity visiting Miss Maggie McCrea on Main Street. M P Judge nominated for supervisor of the South district in Lackawanna Township.
An advertisement profiles a 9th year graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and former demonstrator in physiology and surgery. It lists hospital leadership roles in the U S and abroad, and claims cures for male debility and chronic diseases. Free consultation offered in English and German. Office hours daily from 6 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 1 AM to 2 PM.
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