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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
6
A partial catalog of textiles and sewing notions including velvet spool cotton ribbons corsets and various fabrics. Prices vary with entries showing items such as velvet spool cotton ribbons and corsets alongside generic sewing goods.
At St Marys church hall in Avoca a temporary stage collapsed during a Friday evening fair. The packed crowd spilled into a chaotic scramble with several fainting and one young girl suffering a bruised leg. Father McCabe helped restore order and prevent a worse disaster.
The record lists residents and names such as Thos, E. Grier, Adam Harkness, LE. Li Barre, Charles E Howitz, Joseph Kipp, T. W. Kyte, Alex McDougall, W. le McDoneall, James Ault, Ed ward Reynolds, RM. Hughes, EG. Sylvara, John Wilton, Cosrlea Nan man, HD. Judd, L. Swibel, Jessa Car nenter, Taylor Griffin, S. Deeble, Avoca, A. Hale and W. Steale gathered in Wilkes Barre area including Yatesville for a local meeting or event.
The Republican committee held a meeting at the Eagle Hotel at 7:00 PM chaired by Charles B Smith with full attendance. They decided to hold the primaries next Monday afternoon and the convention the following eveningTaraday, while debating whether to field a straight Republican ticket or a reforminducing independent approach.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Alexander Robinson of Inkerman and Maud Daniels of jak atrast with a ceremony at First Presbyterian led by Rev. Dr Parke and a reception at the bride’s home. Also noted are a near-miss with a train, a death in Pottsville, deeds in Wilkes Barre, and local social and labor updates.
A detailed 19th century craft item describes making a handsome blue linen writing tablet with embroidered linen strips, blotters, a pen handle holder, and a blue silk ribbon. It explains outer linen corners, blotter placement, and a decorative flower motif with yellow petals and gilded centers.
He was removed to his home in a carriage after sustaining injuries described as not dangerous. No further details are provided on the cause or circumstances of the incident.
Constable Brown arrested James Paya at Susquehanna around noon Wednesday and tabled charges of stealing Mrs. Coon's trotting hound. Fred Paye pleaded not guilty and waived a hearing. He posted $500 bail to await the February grand jury.
Special to the Serraton Times reports the Democrats and Republicans in Daryea will caucus Saturday evening January 27. The Democratic meeting will be at the graded school and the Republican at the primary school.
A home pudding method uses milk and coconut with bread crumb, sugar and lemon peel. Beat whites stiff and mix, bake in a cold pudding dish for an hour, then invert and dust with sugar before serving with cream custard or fruit.
A New York artist's suburb home shows an inexpensive floor staining method using thinned burnt umber and two coats of hardwood finish for a warm tone. The piece also offers simple indoor sand play ideas with sand beds, damp boxes, toy tools, and items to create miniature landscapes and sprouts from flaxseed.
A vintage ad copy extols Tool's Sarsaparilla to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims Hood's Pills improve after dinner digestion and prevent constipation, touting them as the best remedy for uneasy stomachs and related pains.
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