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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1894
Page
8
A store advertises a forthcoming comprehensive volume titled Dress Materials and Modes to bound at year end. The 384 page book will feature about 500 illustrations showing gowns for calling, shopping, weddings, receptions, balls, and parties, aiming to help women dress economically and well.
Ladies of the Price Library Association plan a Thursday reception committee meeting for a January 19 event. Invitations go out for the Jones twenty second anniversary on January 22. A cantata returns to Weber's rink next week. Residents Waters of Dinmore visit Gordon family. The February election looms with three tickets likely. Lizzie Daniela elected primary teacher in Lackawanna Township. Joseph Taylor runs for Lackawanna tax collector. George Nausteel campaigns for Taylor burgess.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a borough wide all night patrol by Taylor police begun Saturday night. About forty tramps have been seen nightly near Minooka junction, suspected of breaking into St Josephs and St Marys churches and stealing from poor boxes. They were watched through Sunday and dispersed voluntarily.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Texas was told she had consumption and had no hope until two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Eggers of Arvada Colorado also recovered from a severe cold using one bottle in two weeks both credited to the medicine sold at Matthews Bros Drugstore.
Out of town correspondents debate signing full names for internal verification, not for publication, to avoid deception. The discussion centers on how to attribute letters and reports across the broader network.
Lawrence McDonald, 57, Irish-born, arrested by Honesdale constable after 5 pm in an intoxicated state. He faces drunkenness charges with murder allegations not yet sworn. Coroner's jury heard testimony. no verdict reached as it adjourned to tomorrow. Several local notes follow including a school election, a funeral, and a streetcar collision injuring several riders.
W. 8 Lambert left Honesdale to join his wife in Thomasville Georgia for a year in the south. Mrs Lambert in poor health. Augustus Thompson and George Weston returned to Yale. William Puff returned to pharmacy studies in Philadelphia. Heft dancing class met Monday night. W. W. Wood and his daughter Mrs Charles Wood with two children returned home Saturday. Zach the Clod Hopper played at the opera house Monday night with Irving Bush appearing. Walter M Fowler left Honesdale to join Scott Woodroe grain dealers in Columbus.
Widespread interest grows as Gillam conducts afternoon and evening services at the Presbyterian church in Dunmore Pennsylvania. Large crowds attend and many conversions are reported. Ushers ensure seating and the minister speaks plainly suitable for all ages.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Cannonpane Pa Jas 8 The Baptist Christian Endeavor society organizes a Carbondale township Sunday school with promising interest. The third service was at Mr and Mrs L Carlton corner Tenth Ave and Archbald Street attendance 67 and profitable hour. Next Sunday will be at Mrs J F Kinne’s home per her kindness.
A charge of assault and battery was brought by Mike Rock and Mary Rock of Polandora against several defendants including Mike Meshenki Sam Rock Steve Wattrell Tobias Mello and Mrs Rock and Mrs Wattrol. Justice Logan discharged the two women and held the other defendants on $300 bail each with security given pending court.
Saturday night crowds filled the fair with Father Whittys in fall uniform under Captain P. May. James Arthur won a period lamp and Jennines claimed flour wares. James J. Snyder and Miss Myra Hinkley wed in a Friday morning ceremony at the bride’s home. The fair closes Monday and Tuesday then reopens Wednesday with new displays. William Snyder leaves for Chicago. Patrick Langan and Mrs Fallon return from Philadelphia.
Mrs A Meygargel visits Meshoppen friends while Miss E E Leach calls on Mrs David Stearns. Elide Lee's son suffers chicken pox. Irvin Brong breaks left arm from mule incident. William McKelvey returns to studies in Philadelphia. William Richards improves from pneumonia. Washington Camp 642 elects officers for the term led by A L Demming as Past President and Gomer Hughes as President.
The Carbondale column in the Scranton Republican reports the Masonic lodge paid 124000 for a Salem avenue building, but the correct figure was 24000. Also notes the Araspa railroad column will move to Evening Herald after its signer resigns. Henry Crocker visits, and Mrs Madigan’s brother William dies in Scranton with funeral in Hyde Park. Flora Allen and Laura Davia visit Lincoln avenue resident Lottie Giles.
John Palmer and his daughter Mrs. John Wardell returned from New York last week. Ida Doty was called to Westchester on account of her father’s accident. A sign was erected before J Hoffman’s barber shop on Mill Street. Mrs. Fred Crippen of Providence visited the Connollys. The Erie and Wyoming Valley Gypsy Grove branch opened yesterday. Michael Lennon of New York City is visiting. Neptune Hose Company elected officers for the year: Press at 8, Potter vice president, H Trogear recording secretary, Eugena Washer financial secretary, P F O’Hara treasurer, Sitter trustee, Wagner foreman, Allen first assistant, Hiward Secor second assistant.
A historical note recalls using Castoria for children from infancy to adulthood. It mentions giving the remedy during illness and for teething, reflecting 19th to early 20th century domestic care practices. The text emphasizes Castoria as a trusted staple in family medicine.
Ambrose Altemus gave a Friday evening party for numerous friends. Guests included Misses Katie Gillet Lizzie Buzzard Utta Tregallas Blanche Trevallas Bertha Russell Rose Warner Nettie Weir Lizzie Weir Maggie Lewis Carrie Lieber Maggie Parfrey Bessie Hinds Lottie Edwards Luke Erie Mamie Sturett Lizzie McMaurtie Minnie Greene Mamie McCrindle Aida Wood John Greene Chuckles Watking H L Warner B J Lewis Harry Hinds Walter Hinds Lewis Jones Scranton Evan Roberts James Brown Willis Jennings Hugh Jennings Peter Weir Sam Bone Henry Kirk Alex Young who danced until midnight and enjoyed supper. An ad for Burdock blood tonics followed.
Dalton T. W. Brown of Pittsburg returns home from a visit to his brother W J Brown on Saturday. E Minn has relapsed and then improved. Several residents including Mrs Ries Colvin and Smith families are on the sick list. Week of prayer to be observed at the Baptist church with services nightly except Friday and Saturday at 7 30. The Women's Christian Temperance Union to hold its regular meeting Friday evening at their headquarters with important business and hoped for attendance.
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