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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1894
Page
8
After completing the annual inventory, Housekips announces a spring Brook sale with discounts on dress goods lace curtains hosiery underwear and dress trimmings. Purchasers will find tempting indications and rare opportunities to buy in stock.
Offer includes all odd jackets and newmarkets and all cloaks at less than half and often under a quarter of cost. Sale closes at once to clear stock and ensure no old styles remain for carryover this spring.
A large reception at the Episco pal rectory in Scranton was hosted by Mrs. Tramlin and couples including Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Manner. Flower decor and music dominated as out of town guests arrived and gifts were exchanged for Mr. Hall and Mr. Tall amid about 400 attendees.
Mrs Reuben Miller dies at her residence after a brief illness in Stracossura Pennsylvania. She was active in charitable aid among the poor and influential in the Friends society. Survived by husband and three children.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption cough and cold claiming it cures throat chest and lung diseases. It guarantees refunds if not effective and offers trial bottles at the local store with large bottles priced high. Also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil for deafness though earache is not cured.
In Forsat City a Democratic caucus nominating Alfred Chandeler for burgess was held at Cunningham's hall with E Dunmore presiding. James J. Walker and James White led school director nominations. McDonald declined burgess, Randall secured the nomination amid full caucus support.
Presiding Elder Harroun preached at the Methodist church. Judge George B. Pardy of Wayne County presided over last week’s court session. Scranton residents registered at Tarbell House. Ice skating draws crowds daily. Baptist meetings see rising interest and progress. 215 votes cast in Republican caucus. H Shanklin wins by 100. Miss Inez Blessing teaches at Montrose High. Rev Jacob Bost and Rev O F Fhippo visit Montrose. Fire company No 2 held an hydrant demonstration. Vida Little recovering from illness.
An old advertisement claims P. P. P. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium cures debility, restores flesh and appetite, and revitalizes vigor. It touts P. P. P. as the king of medicines and a premier blood purifier, offered by all druggists.
Large hand painted poster in the new Rief-Spettigue block praises T. J. Ham for artistry. Friday evening January 26 Joont talent presents Pog Wolfington and A Box of Monkiva at the Opera House Peg Woflington starred in the poster display and advertising notes Mons.
An advertisement offers a guaranteed remedy for piles and various skin ailments including fever, ulcers, chilblains, and eruptions. The product, priced at 6 cents per box, is marketed by Matthewu Bros with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Foristown City Pennsylvania dated January 9 describes a unique figure seen at various locations including Pittston and Kennedy Hill. An observer notes a narrow two foot path about 300 yards from his home along a hillside road near the Gitwon post office as part of ongoing sightings.
The Presbyterian fair reopened last week in Forest City with the Forest City band performing. Mrs William X Reese won a lamp as a door prize. Mrs Hannstein won a toilet set. Miss Celia Clark visited her sister in the borough. The Hillard Coal and Iron Co will resume work Monday after a short layoff. Several Forest City residents were in Carbondale for a visit and social events. A local theater performance of The Two Old Cronies drew a large crowd. A Forest City man, Joseph Warra, who was injured recently, died Tuesday. burial was in St Rose cemetery, Carbondale. Rev C A Benjamin of Honesdale will speak at a Meth Epworth League event here Tuesday evening. N J Moxey renewed acquaintances in Scranton.
In Carbondale a barber shop displays a thirty year old pair of icy skates owned by Mr. Spanie sparking chatter among patrons. Also noted: Fisk Jubilee singers to perform Monday at the Academy of Music under Congregational church auspices. Local visits include Forest City residents Munsie and Flora Allen and Scranton figure Mrs Law calling on friends.
Jan 21 Mrs A Havenetrite of Carbondale visits Scranton friends. Mr Stratton died Friday afternoon of erysipelas leaving widow and grown children. Born Jan 14 a son to Mr and Mrs E Mo War dell. Many Moscow residents ill with the grip. Me E Miller in Scranton last Thursday. Mr William and Mrs A Decker attend Mrs M Scott funeral at Spring Brook Friday.
At a January meeting in Stroudsburg the Monroe County Agriculture Society re elected all current officers in praise of their sowing. The Central House of Stroudsburg, run by Mrs J McNeal, has been rented to James Newton Place, the former Cynadensio landlord in the county.
A playful, partly garbled verse mentions Castoria as a remedy for a sick child and a humorous mispronunciation of similar sounding names. The fragment references a mother or caregiver figure and the product in a nostalgic tone.
PF J White returns from a visit to Scranton. Jones Simpson and Co payrolls dated Friday. John Gilgatson visits town. A donation event for Rev Rudolph attracts many. Star band performs. Funeral services held for Mrs Fox and Mrs Burke with high Mass at St Thomas church. The Confederate Spy plays next Wednesday by Olyphant Dramatic club East Side bond. Nellie Curran and Tessie Cusick visiting. J K Mulvin spends Sunday in his old home.
Special to the Scranton article notes Boyle building a fire alarm system in Baron, Baker transacted business in Wilkes-Barre, Coleman visiting in Bozeman and Rymer visiting Olyphant. Carr & Bell opened a new breaker, White's hotel ward caucus nominations, Republican justice candidates, teachers named Mallen and Gilligan, Muttewa returning from England, a First Ward Republican caucus, Red Men's fair noted, Tennis won regalia from Donnelly, revival services in local churches, Migerton collier miners paid, Bordock Blood Bitters advertised by H B Cochran.
Temple Court Building Scranton lists Dr Dante as a physician and surgeon formerly with Medico Chirurgical College Philadelphia. He is an honorary Medico-Chirurgical member and ex surgeon at a famous hospital. He offers English and German consultations daily with hours 9 to 7 and Sundays 9 to 2. He claims expertise in nervous debility catarrh piles female weakness eye throat and cancer cripples among others.
The notice promises every facility warranted to depositors. Special attention is given to business accounts. Interest is emphasized on time deposits and savings.
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