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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1895

Page

2

Table Linens at Reduced Prices for Housewives

A promotional item announces reduced prices on table linens calling the department a bonanza for the housewife. The short note emphasizes savings and value without listing specific products.

Special Sale on Ladies' Maslin Underwear

Jobs in Towels At 1226, 15¢., 170. 20c, and 250. AL at one-third less than former prices. Special Sale of Ladies' Maslin Underwear will be continued.

Skating Craze Grips Scranton Doors Open to Night Revels

The city swirls with ice skating fever as weather favors open rinks and ponds. The piece notes crowded scenes, diverse skaters from shy youths to polished courtiers, and warns of late night risks as parents allow youngsters among revelers. It highlights rinks like Stillwater and Johnson’s Lake and mentions a quack cure ad at the end.

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St Thomas church fair opens this evening in Priceburg

The St Thomas church fair reopens this evening with fine entertainment by the Excelsior Cornet band and friends from Providence. William Ritch of Meshoppen has returned home after visiting August Schmidt of Albert street. A mass meeting by miners from the three shafts is planned at Lloyd's hall Monday. William Kennedy challenges John Flegg to a game at O Connor's alley or Logan's on Patrick's Day March 17. Man and money ready at O'Connor's hotel.

St. Thomas Excelsior Cornet Providence William Ritch Meshoppen August Schmidt Albert Street Storrs Lloyd's Hall William Kennedy John Flegg O'Connor's Alley Geven Logan

Card playing at Coary Hollow collars idle time saga

A group of young men at Coary Hollow use sick time at various collieries to play cards near No drift. Bosses vow to end the pastime. William Nicholas of Miners is recovering from illness. St Josephs Total Abstinence society to install officers at Sunday meeting. Republicans of the South district win township clerk post at recent conference.

Coary Hollow William Nicholas St. Joseph's Total

Child burned to death in Old Forge

An incident at Old Forge reports a young child of Mr. Crogan of Duryea burned to death Thursday evening. Other items note a church marriage in Brick Church and a woman slipping on cellar steps with a minor injury but no bone damage after doctor examination.

Crogan Duryea Ephriam Brown Milas Jones J. L. Rage Thomas Millard Burlington

Local Happenings Include Business Changes and Social News

Howard Hungerford of Springville will join his father April 1 in the grocery trade at the Gray block corner store, while W R Arnts updates his barber shop with new revolving chairs. Miss Josephus Kaliska wed Pittston raises on Feb 3 after Catholic service. Master Merle Carlin recovers from icy sidewalk injury with stitches healing. Rev F P Mayer spoke at the M E church Thursday. George Tauce, a Meshoppen resident, buried Thursday. M Ellsworth of Voge buys Terry lot on Gravel Hill to build a home. Mrs W C Kittridge learns of her brother’s death in Whitehall NY. A box party at Brookdale drew locals. Public debate over the Dilliard law remains heated. A Monroe Twp couple visits Esquire Kut and is sent up for life. Harry Mack to Poughkeepsie, joins Hudson River State Hospital staff and orchestra. Harvey S Stacon, formerly of Corning IN, visits town. J Frear finishes mercantile appraisement work last night.

Howard Hungerford Springville Hungerford Gray Block W. R. Arnts Josephus Kaliska N. A. McKown Pittston Father Driscoll Merle Carlin F. FP. Mayer Methodist Episcopal Church George Tauce Meshoppen Monroe Township Esquire Harry Mack Poughkeepsie Hudson River State Hospital Harvey Stacon Corning Hr. J. Frear

Baptist Sunday School sleigh ride and local notices in Carbondale

In Carbondale on Saturday afternoon three Baptist Sunday school classes plan a sleigh ride to Peckville. Notifications include Mrs G M Patterson inviting for a Berean Baptist house warming on Lincoln Avenue with a 1 shilling admission. Local movements feature Miss Mary Murrin visiting New York and Eugene Hudson becoming a Rapid Transit conductor.

The Baptist Sunday School Peckville Annie Watkins Maud Colling Mable Estabrook Margie May Lewis Mamie Pettle Maggie Thomas Emma Collings Jane Price May Belle Buller Ray Tallman Leon Bly Stanley Compton M. Dolph D. MccMilan Willie Davis James Keglar Frank Layman Thomas Hoyle G. M. Patterson Lincoln Avenue Berean Baptist Kays Scranton Carbondale Friends Maxwell Mary Murrin New York City Eugene Hudson Humphrey & Evans Rapid Transit Lackawanna Tribe Monsay Jermyn Red Men EK. M. Purdy Atlanta Tle N. C. Purdy Belmont Street Coogan Bros. Clothing Main Street Mitchell Hose Company Bunnell Brooklyn

Local items from Honesdale and Scranton events

Jacob Cohen of Scranton was buried in Glen Dyberry Cemetery after his body was brought to Honesdale. Fred J. Stone returned from a state trip. The Athletic association held an exhibition and concert. A Baptist Sunday school cantata titled Free Carnival is set for Friday night at the Opera House. The Honesdale Liederkranz hosts a masquerade ball on Thursday February 21. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is advertised for teething and diarrhea relief at twenty five cents a bottle.

Jacob Cohen Scranton Glen Dyberry Fred J. Stone The Athletic Association Baptist Sunday Schoo Hunesdale Liederkrants Hell Mrs. Winslow

William Day candidate for Blakley First ward council

William Day declares his candidacy for the Blakley First ward council seat. Mrs. Harry Williams left to visit Pittston with her parents for a few days. A Republican caucus meets in the Third ward this evening. D. K. Lathrope is ill. Dr. S. S. Watson is improving slowly.

William Day Blakley Harry Williams Pittston D. K. Lathrope Watson

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