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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1894
Page
6
Charles Shorts, a laborer in Pittston, suffered a severe leg injury when rock and debris fell from a roof while he worked in his chamber. He was rescued and admitted to the hospital for treatment. An insurance suit related to the incident was noted, with General Sepal of West Pittston named in connection.
The Hazleton Plain Speaker reports Sepal a Naplea workman who died at his Weat Pittston home after a suspected poison meal blamed on a mysterious visiting woman. The tale of blighted love and revenge spread then proved a Wilkes-Barre fake telephone hoax.
An old advertisement touts P. P. P. as a remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, debility, and loss of appetite. It claims P. P. P. restores strength and vigor, calls it king of medicines for shattered constitutions, and asserts it purifies blood. sold by all druggists.
At the Pittston Progressive Savings association meeting on William street the officers for the new term were elected led by President J. H. Mulkey and Vice President Kt Hughes. The sinking fund stands at 970.40 with 155 certificates paid and cancelled to date. Separate church meetings elected district stewards and board members for Broad Street and Methodist Episcopal churches, with Beyan Ford and Watson among the officers and trustees reappointed or elected.
The sale pitch sells a "beat salve" claimed to treat bruises sores ulcers rheum fever borea tetter chapped hauda chilblaing corna and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and prices at 2 cents a box, sold by Matthews Bros.
United States Insurance Company sues William Lyons Jr and E T Ratledge in equity over a life policy on William Lyons claiming misstatement of age and health to obtain several thousand dollars. The company seeks return of premiums and cancellation of the policy with County Detective Whalen noting the press in town.
Ramall houss reporters note a local event at Muaie hall titled The Tornado drew attention last evening. Hospital trustees plan long distance arrangements as part of ongoing community efforts.
Misa Susie Morris resigns to start a Scranton business with Mrs. Leah Jones Davis. Kate Ryan of Dalton visits town. Tallie P. Jones seeks Taylor borough tax collector office. Frea for All Temperance society event draws a large audience. Evan Williams is critically ill. James B. Watkins and William Buskirk return to Pennsylvania University after vacation. Price Library reception rescheduled to Jan 25. Oliver M Williams may seek Republican burgess nomination if offered. Sydney Owen injured in Glendale mine incident. The Union church box social proceeds. Jan 28 events noted in Tavion area news.
Tramp nuisance grows as several young girls en route to South Scranton mills are attacked near the welder tailing area. Lizzie Davis of Feltaville was seized, clothes torn, and dinner taken, provoking stern talk of rough handling for offenders. Police chief Jermaine struggles to curb ongoing assaults.
The report notes Chandler visiting Taylor, Pennsylvania from Scranton Tribique with ties to Susquehanna County. He plans yearly trips on foot, staying with Ira Atherton during this stop. The text also includes an 1883 testimonial for Dr. Thomas Belectric Oil curing sore throat.
Opening night draws large crowds at the Mitchell Hose fair in Scranton Trillane with Bobby Stenson singing as the principal feature. Tonight's door prize included a library lamp and the program featured piano solo, Acme quartet, Miss Lucy Vaunan, and Shafer instrumental trio among others.
An unreliable medical ad touts Deer e Times remedies and a patent pill claim for permanent stomach and bilious headache cures. It markets a pill with mysterious seeds and toning effects, promising guaranteed benefit or money back, and targets general ailments with vague science and promises.
Maxwell and Miss Shafer with banjo and J. R. James vocal solo by Miss Hannah Leonard performed before the postponed opening parade. Local companies and bands joined in as spectators filled the streets despite rain.
Jan. 16 local brief covers John Mulderry planning a Main Street shop. M B Judge celebrates birth of a son. Jobin Brown becomes Scranton Traction conductor on a Scranton to Taylor line. Peter Mullin oversaw line extension. John Coyne and P J Kilcullen to duel for 850 a side on Jan 24. Mrs Philbin ill at home. Greenwood mines idle due to nearby city.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports in Minooka Pennsylvania that a bullet shattered a window at shoemaker William Gavin’s home as he prepared for bed. Residents complain about tramps seeking charity and terrorizing locals, urging annexation to gain police protection.
The Women's Guild of Irving Church will hold its monthly supper at Miss Hubbard's home on Garfield Avenue tomorrow afternoon with tea served from 5 to 9. The Methodist church young lady workers host a reception tomorrow evening at 6 at Misa Pascoe's home 28 Washington Street. Frank M Wills company in Two Old Cronies to perform at the Academy of Music tomorrow night.
The World's Fair judges award a medal to Washburn Crosby Co flour from the Washburn Flour Mills in Minneapolis. The committee deems the flour strong and pure and worthy of first class patent flour for family and bakers use.
A list of merchants offering various flour brands with a 25 discount per 100 pounds or 40 per barrel using the Trinoxe Flour Coupon. Locations include Scranton, Hyde Park, Washburn Street, Main Avenue, Green Ridge, Dunmore, Providence, and Outlying towns, with multiple firm names and brand labels such as Gold Medal, Superlative, and Carbontisie.
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