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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence notes items should be sent to FR Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street. Regular delivery complaints to T Roberts, news agent, are addressed there.
Chief of Police McAndrew ordered removal of nickel-in-the-slot gambling devices from public resorts. The devices had operated for weeks after a lull and earned about $90 daily each, a move welcomed by a majority who supported ending the temptation.
John Lewis of Simpson claims to be severely abused by Christmas Davis who runs a Belmont Street hotel. A warrant was sworn after Lewis says the assault occurred January 7 in a public house near the silk mill and left him injured and confined with an eye reportedly knocked out.
Miss Rose Sella Peters and Alfred T. Thompson wed in a quiet ceremony at the Peters home. The bride wore blue, a large frame arch marked the vows, Mendelssohn’s march played by Professor Firth, and over 200 guests attended including the Mitchell Hose company and several out of town guests. The couple will reside on Wyoming Street.
Revival meetings continue at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. F. W. Young. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J Hennesy of Mountain Top and John W Stuart from Sayre Pa visiting his sister Mrs C B Merrill this week. A drama by the P A of A is planned for next Wednesday and Thursday. Harvey Fritz fished at Tobyhanna Tuesday returning with seven pickerel. Mr Woodruff of Walls Corners, about three pounds, was a local business visitor this week.
The Third ward tally shows Justice of the Peace Benow William Moses 12 votes and W J Williams with unspecified votes. Auditor John Elderkin 19 votes. Council candidate Frank Zalewski 76 votes and Jacob Yerkly 75 votes. School director a noted post.
Many people cannot digest plain cod liver oil it upsets the stomach. Scott's Emulsion with Hypophosphites digests the oil into small droplets using machinery to mimic digestion so you get the oil's effects immediately. Available from all druggists.
The list shows candidates with vote tallies including George Miscovish and David Chapman for election positions. An inspector Edward Snyder Jr. received 66 votes. Separate notes report William Muargeison’s win and a serious accident at Johnson's breaker affecting James Oliver and John Oakey, with their injuries and slow recovery.
Jermyn and Mayfield residents will receive a new postoffice in a few days with a name change to Ashilds after General Manager Chilia of the United and Western railroad. Mr I. S. Meyers named postmaster and Fireblind will handle profits and duties. A concert at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight promises fine entertainment. Local gossip covers banquets, hospital stays, housing moves, agency for cycles, and community visits in Carbondale and Mayfield.
The Knight of Pleasure club held a reception in Jones Hut Archbald mines with music dancing and games. William H Fern photographed the event and Myrtle Orchestra provided dancing music.
A paste made from pulverized ipecac is described as a valuable local application for bee stings. The note emphasizes topical use to ease reaction and swelling.
A cure for catarrh of the stomach is claimed via Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. The ad describes symptoms, promotes digestion as the key to recovery, and cites a Chicago user testimonial praising improved appetite and health after using one box. The notice invites readers to send for a free book and states tablets are available at drug stores.
A historical piece discusses breathing and posture as methods to reduce apparent stoutness. It recommends daily five to ten minute sessions before dressing or after undressing, with instructions to lift the head, rise on tiptoe, hold breath, and exhale. It notes corset tightening does not reduce stoutness and urges positive body control and graceful movement for all women.
An article argues that chronic foot coldness signals health issues and stresses proper footwear and medical care. It advocates leather with wool lining for winter, warns against rubber-like materials, and links foot comfort to overall vitality. It also offers detailed bathroom organization tips and skin care guidance.
Shoppers are promised massive Friday values from early morning as doors open and stocks remain large. The ad touts the widest selection, lowest prices, and fair dealing to show how far the dollar can go all day.
A seller notes heavy rainfall did not deter buyers after advertising a hosiery bargain. About twenty five hundred pairs remain from a manufacturer's sample line including women and men seamless styles as well as children and infants ribbed options. Production cost up to 25 cents, selling price today seven cents per pair.
A newspaper ad promotes muslin underwear with tremendous value today. It touts a large stock and quick price hints for items such as high and V neck styles, corset covers, and other quality pieces.
A description of garments highlighting good quality muslin drawers featuring a deep hem and tucked detailing on the yoke band.
Early 19th century fashion note describes fine muslin gowns featuring a tucked yoke and delicate cambric ruffle, highlighting light fabrics and feminine detailing.
Advertised items include Fine Drawers and umbrella ruffle. Lace trimmed Corset Covers and Chemises feature fine lace work. Undershirts with deep hem and tucks complete the offering.
At 38 cents Fancy offers trimmed Muslin skirts and Lace trimmed Gowns. Embroidery details appear on Drawers Chemises and Corset Covers, with tucked yokes on Fancy Gowns and Lace accents throughout the collection.
A Maslin sale offers gowns, drawers, chemises, corset covers and other garments trimmed with lace and embroidery from 58 cents to 9 75, all at a third to a half cheaper than any other house in the state.
Advertises heavy enamelled ware at 19 cents and extra fine kitchen items. Notes bed ticking at 15 cents per yard and strong, large heavy textiles. Includes pricing hints and quality claims for household goods.
Advertises two hundred exquisite gingham patterns for fancy dress in a great variety of plaids and checks. States value per yard and broad demand worldwide.
A brief classified item notes fine muslin pillow cases in large size, available in plain or plain finished options. The listing implies multiple units for sale likely in a local shop.
A selection of 100 jackets mostly wool offered at bargain prices from $3.50 to $5.00. Jackets feature high storm collars and contemporary styling for the season.
Advertisement offers 25 black all wool capes 24 inches long with Empire back and cloth faced front. High storm collars edged with black Thibet fur. Sold at Bevescccessssccevsveseevescsstssse.
Bold ad copy describes men s night shirts that are handsomely trimmed, full length, and reinforced at the shoulders. Priced at 50 cents, offered in a local store display.
A brief advertisement notes men’s natural grey shirts and drawers in all sizes are offered at a low price per piece. The exact cost is not clear from the readable text.
Yesterday's rain cleared, and remaining women’s shoes priced at three dollars. Fine Vici Kid styles in cloth or kid tops with round or pointed toes, all sizes.
The Bargain Booth center of the main aisle displays embroideries today. Nearly two hundred patterns with cut out edges ready for use. Not a remnant in the lot. Some are very wide. All priced at 5 cents per yard.
A fragment notes many bought brooms and wondered at the price of seven cents each. The bargain will stay open today while supplies last.
Local grocer advertises hams priced at 8 cents per pound for ordinary hams and 6 cents per pound for extra superior California hams valid today only. Limited quantities offered.
The passage promotes warm water baths and sponges for cleansing, stating cold water closes pores and retains impurities. It recommends daily warm water washing, sponge baths with warm water and alcohol for fatigue, and thorough rubbing down as an effective medicine.
An anecdote from Roanoke Virginia recounts how a guest of Rev. Edward J. Ingle used the word holes and horns in conversation. The dog reacted with alarm each time, finally leaving the room as the host explained the dog’s prior scolding for digging holes on the lawn.
A fragment from The Spectator notes a child killed a tame duck and was verbally reprimanded. The odd remark about hearing the word ducks underscores the incident’s whimsical reporting tone and historic newspaper style.
A reception recalls Rudyard Kipling reacting to a prankster named Stockton who teased a visit to India. Kipling jokes about luring him to the jun kie and being bound by wallahs, then a big elephant trampling, ending with a playful question about The Lady or The Tiger.
Mrs Temple wife of the new archbishop of Canterbury boards a carriage after a call and tells the coachman to take her home. He instead drives to the Palace Theater of Varieties, where she, unused to such venues, struggles to convince him this is not her destination.
A wedding party greets a Chicago couple at Central depot with the bride tearful and fearing foul play after the groom Charley left a sleeper in Indianapolis for tea and never rejoined the train. She is told he may catch the next train and she should go home.
Charley arrives late to Cincinnati after boarding the wrong train bound for Chicago. He exchanges trains and reaches Cincinnati about twelve hours late where he is greeted by his wife, who shows her affection. The note then shifts to a recipe for coconut drops with coconut, powdered sugar, lemon rind, and eltron filling.
Fragmentary cooking notes list ingredients and steps for a meringue based cake. Mentions whites sugar butter egg size, milk, baking powder, and beating whites then adding sugar. Text appears garbled with unclear measurements and terms.
A brief recipe snippet describes creaming 1/4 cup butter with about 1/2 cup powdered sugar then adding 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract. The mixture is cooled and kept ready for serving.
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