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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1894
Page
8
A dry goods retailer announces an annual inventory finish and clearance before new spring stock. Buyers are invited to take advantage of tempting discounts on dress goods and lace curtains in a rare opportunity to acquire quality items at reduced prices.
Special to the Scranton Tribue Forest City Pa January 22 Winners at Presbyterian fair include John E Hughes silk bed quilt David Herries Christmas carl Mrs W L Bates fancy table Winnie Lott foot stool George Horton door prize Other items sold at auction Interviews with local residents and updates on Democratic nominating events Rev J C Hogan sermons Susquehanna visitors Epworth league appeal and local newspaper delivery notes.
The Forest City Republican club will meet in Davies hall tomorrow night and the following night hold nominations for borough officers. The contest is billed as the greatest political fight the borough has seen with the Democrats presenting a strong ticket. A stray note mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for earache.
Out of town correspondent signs off in fall to end submission guarding against publication errors. Partial notice references local correspondents and a caution about misprints.
In business at Washington Kansas, a man married last Tuesday evening at 5 o clock to Miss Margaret Johnson of Leon. Eager relatives greet Mr Pentecost who arrived Friday and will spend a week or two visiting in the community. They are guests of Mrs John Maxey as friends extend congratulations.
In Dunmore Dusmong Pa June 223 internal dissension grips the Patrick Henry club as Boland Dueggan and McCormack Gibbons factions clash amid looming Democratic primaries. Rifts widen over nominations and an issued letter urging nominees to reject Republican alliances while Republicans cast a cautious eye and plan a People’s ticket.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Cark's Summit on June 22 notes Harbert Palbum's natural death the first in over two years with services at Factoryville. Local schooling faces heating decisions as No 1 school closes. ten students travel to Scranton for studies. Also reports local contracts, visits, ice delivery for summer use, and a successful concert featuring Professor Thayer and the play Uncle Tom's Cabin.
The Montrose case of Carl Neilson versus Hillside Coal and Iron ended with a $3,000 verdict for the plaintiff after a week of testimony. Neilson alleged his son Judson was injured at Forest City breaker when workers failed to provide prompt medical aid after an accident.
Duswork, Pa January 22 The Se Lake's guild will hold a social at Mrs Van Wormer's home Wednesday evening with coffee crullers and aprons for sale The St Mary's fair total receipts will reach about 5000 On closing night 605 was taken in The funeral of Mrs P J Clark occurred today at her Tate home on Cheatnut Street Solemn high mass of requiem at St Mary's church and interment in St Mary's cemetery John Moffatt visits New York Abram Ackhorn plans to reside here Two children of John Faux buried John Johnson recovering from pneumonia Rev Dr Pearcel of Elm Park church preaches tomorrow evening.
A testimonial style ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and lung troubles. It claims over a million users benefited and guarantees refund if not cured, with payment terms and offers of free bottles at Mathews Brow drug store.
A large crowd of skaters gathered around the reservoir last Saturday with many traveling from Scranton and Moscow. The ice was excellent and the weather favorable, providing a very enjoyable time. A fire destroyed a house near the Erie and Wyoming and Valley railroad tank owned by J. Miller, occupied by Elmer Seeley, early Friday morning. Barber Atkins opened a shop in the Elm hotel building. Agnes and Honora McCurty visited friends in Scranton Sunday.
The Danmore Fire Department held its annual convention at the Independent Fire Company parlors. Representatives from member companies named nominees for chief engineer, with incumbent Chief Victor Bourselet and ex-Chief J. B. Datuty as options. Election set for February 26 at the borough building from 7 to 9 p.m. The election board includes Judge W. S. Potter and inspectors Philip Wagner and A. T. Irwin.
Misa Mattie Hinds visited the Elsatric City today. Mrs. William Hinds has returned home after visiting relatives. Jobo Mangan and Ray Hamilton were callers this evening. Mrs. Frank Frost is on the sick list. John Alexander of Plains has returned home after visiting his parents.
William P Griffiths announces candidacy for Burges of Taylor Boroughs after consent of friends. Peddie Harris seeks tax collector and Joseph Connolly for assessor. In second ward, John Koehler runs as a progressive Republican, a business man and longtime resident.
Mr and Mrs RH Jones of Storrs Street marked twenty years of marriage in Taylor with a reception attended by over 100 guests. An elaborate supper and numerous costly gifts highlighted the celebration in Scranton Tribuné style.
Colline Cheney, 11, injured by a moving Ontario and Western train. one leg badly hurt and feared amputated. Local social notes list visits from Miss Myers of Carbondale and Mrs. Dando of Winton among other town happenings. Mount Jessup slope resumes repairs and work Wednesday. multiple residents noted as ill or visiting.
The article notes Rev. GA Benjamin of Honesdale delivering a message to a large Methodist church audience in Ariaf on an evening in January. It also mentions the burial of a Mrs. Swick in Ross Hill cemetery and various local political and social items from the Sevanton Tribune report.
Taylor Pa Jan 22 Major Everett Warren was employed to protect the board's interests as Martin Jones remains in possession of the Continental School. The school board meets tomorrow and may remove Joyce if taxpayer demands prevail. Joyce's attorneys urge vacating, while Joyce accuses the board of charges as student attendance drops due to alleged abuse.
Jan 22 Speelino reports at the Rief Spettigue block a mason John Bauman Sr. fell head first through a well hole to the floor. He suffered two broken bones in his right wrist and bruises across the body. He was taken to Dr. Dnambens office for treatment.
An old advertisement touts a remedy with claims to cure ulcers rheumatism chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It notes a price of 26 cents per box and lists Matthews Bros as the seller.
Special to the Serantin Trifine from Fornst Crt Pa reports Lincoln Pentecost once a leading merchant of the area. The note mentions his marriage to Mrs Lisesla W Pentecost during a visit of the couple to eastern venues.
Fragmentary nursery rhyme style line recounts using Castoria for illness, teething, childhood ailments, and infant care. Mentions multiple uses and product name in a singsong rhythm.
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