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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes describe pneumonia risks and a reference to sun rays as a factor in health concerns for residents of Somer Atlive. No clear events, dates, or named individuals are identifiable in the readable text.
Exceptional values in this department. Goods were bought above manufacturers prices. A wide display includes gingham velvets silks laces corsets and trimming materials. We offer complete assortments of leading makes with various fabrics and notions for dressers seeking quality and savings.
Hallstead residents witnessed a Christ lasting dedication at New Milford and visitors including Mr and Mrs John Rawlings of Binghamton spent time with local friends. Mr Newman of Honolulu plans to return to the states after a successful drug business and navy service. Twelve bicyclists from Susquehanna visited town and local grounds near the Baptist church are being graded. A lake excursion organized by railroad worker groups is planned for next month near Syracuse. Community notices include a church convention in Cleveland and a bathing ordinance enforcement reminder.
Moosic Miss Lizzie Monie plans a visit to Canada to see relatives in the dominion. Horace Ellis lies ill at his home on Matu street. James Monie came back from North Carolina after months in the lumber trade. Mr and Mrs James Coolbaugh celebrate the arrival of a daughter.
Advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething pain, soothes gums, and reduces wind colic. It is said to be perfect for children and sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Constable M. L. Smith arrested Harry Terpenning of Middle Smithfield on a warrant for obstructing a private road near a barn. Terpenning posted bail after a hearing before Justice Drake. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including a theft and jail incident involving Price brothers, a birthday celebration, baptisms in Milford, and upcoming auctions and church activities.
Among the guests of the Spring House are numbered Mire. A. J. Cran tall of Binghamton Mr and Mra 1 P. Smith and daughter Mr C 2B. Smit and family Mra 1D MM. Bovile and daughter Hiward J. Bodle Mr and Mra A. A. Sinderas and family Mere. O Ro Williams and gon and Mins Ava Jennings of Candor N Y
A garbled excerpt describes a young lady and a man named Charley discussing a remedy for a skin condition with purple and red blotches. References to a governor with rheumatism and a claimed “lem blood corrector” appear, noting a general familiarity with remedies sold by drug stores.
The page lists a local concert program with selections and performers on York avenue in Woat hide, followed by obituaries and assorted notices. Mrs. Margaret Lazarus dies at North Main Street after years of illness. funeral at 2 PM with Dr. Parke at the family home, interment in Hollan twnck cemetery. Civil bur ness work on Main street. school staff assignments in Hughestown. damage lawsuit pending against the water company for a destroyed barn from a fire incident. various residents’ travels, health trips, and a death in Catawissa linked to Brights disease.
A Company E member faces a desertion shooting at Vic Park at 7.20 followed by a dance at the armory. Emil Neubauer of Stranton returns home from visiting friends. Scranton excursionists and visitors from Hawley Danville and Chicago appear in town. Protection Engine No 3 tests its fire engines showing perfect order.
Miss Jeneiy Kinny will wed Michael Lyons at St Thomas church at 1 o clock west Tuesday afternoon. The funeral of John Murray takes place this morning. Traction company expects full line operation before Sunday with temporary 5 cent fare. John Donley visits Crignils after a year in Boffins. Maggie Eaton and Lizzie Gaughan are seen visiting friends and relatives.
Mayfield residents Frank Smith and his mother, visiting friends at Foster, have returned home. A Mayfield school board meeting failed to elect a principal for the next term. Assistants chosen include Mika Francis McCarty Miss Allen Quinn and Miss Amy William. Ki J D-Graw attended Poyntelle Tuesday. P J Kirker of Popular Street visited friends in Olyphant and Peckville. Mrs Thoms Doherty of Port Blanche visits here. Mendleson of Hillatreat is at the business school in Curbonale.
William Barber suffered burns and injuries after a gas explosion at Maltby mine yesterday afternoon. The incident is being investigated and workers were evacuated with medical staff responding promptly.
Reports from Langeliile Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal groups describe social events at Lincliffe cottage and Mr and Mrs Hodgson's home. Residents discuss Pittston avenue paving delay after a bribe offer, borough finances, licenses, and tax levies. Various townspeople are noted visiting relatives and attending socials and school alumni events.
The Forest City column reports Hillaide Coal and Tron company payrolls due today, upcoming Forest City Board of Trade meeting, and local clergy changes. Waverly preacher Reynolds leads Baptist services, Dan G Jones returns to Taylor, Alf Davis travels Taylor, and Rev O P Lappens moves to Brookville to pastor there. Addie Lappina leaves to Atlanta for missionary work. Vandling organises a fire company. thirty to forty-five residents join. New officers include Alex Brylen president, Will Lavin vice president, George Wedetan secretary, Mark Thomas treasurer, and foremen John Bkvans Jones Hines Will Evens. Stephen O Yelvington, Charles White named to interview water committee. Charles White dies at South Main Street home from liver cancer. Dr J W McGuire to practice in Vandling, first physician there, office in Gethers block.
John B. Free of Pittsburg renewed Rept 608 in Wandling yesterday. Free holds a lucrative GE position. Phigs Jevsle Smith of Addison, N.D., studying here, returned yesterday. Wednesday evening Smith hosted a party at Aunt Mia H. FL Aldrich’s home with about thirty friends. An elaborate spread was served at about 10 o clock. Smith made many friends in the plays and often led musical entertainments.
Frank Giles brightens his home with fresh paint. Mrs. Thomas Bray attends her sister Lizzie Rimron’s wedding in Uniondale. Mr. and Mrs. William Vereon visit friends in Scranton. Mrs. W. A Badger and her son visit relatives in Hancock New York. The school board holds a regular meeting with two new teachers to be chosen. A Jermyn clerks’ game on Exar Side grounds pits them against a fellow cleric from Taylor. Mrs. W. Geeveil of Rochester visits Mrs. Pines in Monsey. Improved Order of The Men will attend Methodist Episcopal services Sunday. The promised factory by the board of trade has not materialized.
The article describes a bright color display in a city scene featuring a small boy in a red and white striped sailor suit with a white voile gown as a focal costume. It notes fashionable childrenswear beyond the gown, including kilts in white, blue trims, and nurse uniforms, and contrasts American casual dress with exotic foreign influences seen abroad.
An English clergyman’s parish tale describes his effort to end Sunday milk excuses by ordering the cows milked Saturday night and the first thing Monday morning. The anecdote, cited from Youth's Companion, frames a humorous moral about diligence.
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