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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
8
claimed to permanently cure catarrh by removing its cause. Advertises Dr Munyon's Catarrh Cure and Catarrh Tablets with a promised 1 vent bottle, sold by druggists and physicians, with free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 1900 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Advertisements for job work and publications at Hannon Co North Main Street announce prompt attention during 8 am to 10 pm. Local officers installed for the Junior Order United American Mechanics include Past Councillor Henry Pherne and other posts led by Charles Alexander recording secretary and John Stites treasurer. Finch named deputy state councilor for 92 and council 708 of Jermyn.
Mary McAvoy of Herrick Centre died Sunday evening after months of illness. She leaves a husband and six children, including Thomas McAvoy and Mrs. Jaerrett. A lifelong resident of the town, she had lived in the area for over fifty years. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 1 00.
A solemn funeral service for Mrs. Boland was held at St Rose yesterday with Rev Father Newton officiating and burial in St Rose cemetery. pallbearers included John Golltoy M F Neary B D B Byrne P S A Duty John Clune and John Rerun among attendees from Scranton Pittston Kingston and Kingston.
Miss Edith Fowler hosted a Saturday night gathering at her Canaan Street residence with dancing and games. Refreshments at 10 and a midnight wake-up marked the event, featuring guests including Eleanor Jones Florence Jadwin Lulu Tsar Grice Atkinson Emma Kahl May Chegoy Mabel Davis Helen Paterson Harriet Remsen and several others from Honesdale, plus Mr Averys Maurles Reynolds George Hetten and more.
A large Sunday evening congregation witnessed the installation of Joseph Wilee elder and Thomas Walte deacon at the Second Presbyterian Church in this city. The Rev. WeoA. Teecher preached an appropriate sermon, and the service showed deep interest in the ceremony.
Edward Burr hosted a birthday party for seventeen friends Saturday evening with mementoes given. A surprise party for Leonard Hadgins occurred at the House of Mia and Afra. Various guests attended including John Wilks Grace Cannon Anna Cannon Maria Minlok Florence Wasnan and others. Dr and Mrs Bassett hosted guests on Thorne avenue Bandoras. Cudiforamba greeting from Dr and Mrs Henry Vanergen. Egimons Ly Pech returned to Bucknell college for a marriage vie convition of Twih Thoyt. Superintendent and Mrs George W Dow spent Sunday in Port Jervis with Mrs Sullivan of South Main.
Ptreed entertaining her sister Mies Margaret Mintler of Moeste. John May of Dunmere spent Sunday with friends in this city. Nicholas Regan called on friends at Wilkes-Barre yesterday afternoon. Mrs William Mankins of Dalai Minn has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W Watt on North Church Street. Wetvel is suffering from a sprained ankle. John Memming of St Bonaventure's college Allegany NY visited James Morrison. On Belmont Street last week W J Kirby out again after illness. Eiie Dunleavy of Scranton enjoying hospitality of friends. Mrs W G Scurry confined to her home. Born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Orchard River Street. J McAldrew of Olyphant spent Sunday with friends. Mrs A W Fletcher and Walter returning from Fusquehitina. Miss Rose and Alice Moran of Aldenville guests of relatives. Miss Olina spent yesterday in Beran don. Miss Marsha Thomas of Olyphant opens Sunday with friends in the city.
Factoryville residents note social visits from Laura Mildred Green Ridge Kittie Henwood Providence and Jace Wall Buttee Pa. Odd Fellows lodge initiates two candidates. Town planners remodel the Premises of Pred J Poster, and court terms shift to a June schedule. A woman’s barn incident injures Mrs. Ball. a mysterious Man in Black sighting stirs town curiosity.
The Kellogg Bird Carnival and Concert Company begins its regular lecture course next Tuesday evening. Charles Eliot Fitch hosts lectures on William H. Seward the Convict of Debate and Abraham Lincoln the Rejuvenated Republic. Daniel Webster noted last Friday. the audience reacted with enthusiasm.
Jermyn and Mayfield residents discuss campaign activity and upcoming local contests. The town anticipates Eisteddfod prizes, church services, parades, and community meetings as civic life resumes after winter.
Beapemary Pearsall of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association of Sorenton conducted the Sunday evening service. The Methodist church service was postponed to allow residents to attend. The chapel and gallery were full with aisles crowded as the procession entered. Conductor CM Nichols of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway is a noted poultry fancier and showed prize birds after a Kingham exhibit. Mr and Mrs J M Carpenter returned Saturday and stayed with the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer, at Robert Clakeslee’s establishment.
The text notes customers appreciating low prices, good workmanship and honest dealing as a reason for choosing a new store location near The Arcade. It implies a shift in business size and location to accommodate growing demand.
Fragmentary notes describe a Saturday dance event with mentions of a seventy five cost, two individuals named Joelle and a separate mention of a shuttle and time around eleven. The text is garbled but hints at drinks, timing, and departures after the gathering.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for over fifty years by mothers worldwide. It claims to soothe pain, ease wind colic, and treat diarrhea with a 25 cent bottle price. Call for this product and avoid other kinds.
Our store slashes prices on jackets capes separate skirts and trimmed hats to clear stock. We insist on honest quality and bright daylight presentation with no trash inventory.
The new shop declares six weeks of operation and claims to have won more friends in that short time than other stores achieved in eight years, emphasizing reliability in goods and service.
A local shop advertises cheerful exchanges with perfect fits and no extra charge. The promotion highlights genuine goods, intimate style, and reliable workmanship, urging customers to buy links and accessories at Trimmed Hats.
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