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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
8
A refined description highlights duck suits featuring elegant material, stylish cut, broad revers, proper set, wide hems, and a full sweep skirt. Claims generous value in every stitch and a flattering overall silhouette.
The ad lists women's swimwear with color themes and prices. Navy blue ground with white dot, light blue polka dot, and other patterns show marked down amounts from higher previous prices. Specific items include navy blue, plain tan, and light blue grounds with various motifs.
Georges J. Dennis of Susquehanna and Miss Julia L. Gannon of this place wed at St. Lawrence Church Great Bend in a ceremony performed by Rev Father Duos. They received many tokens of esteem as they began their married life aboard a train to New York. The item also notes local visits, new business equipment, and a local advertising pitch for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a safe cough remedy.
The school board awarded Thomas Law the contract to furnish the new school building and principal's room. A single desk plan was adopted for each building. About 120 dollars will be required. The hose company excursion to Farview yesterday drew nearly 2 000 people, with a grand parade attended by five companies from surrounding towns. Colonel C B Hackley died in Tarrytown New York, a frequent visitor and contributor to local coal lands and town prosperity.
The Niagara steam fire engine underwent a thorough test on the West Side, overseen by Wilbur Shipp, revealing it in first class condition after a hose burst incident and a jammed journal due to lack of oil. The town council met to organize landings for paving inquiries, discussed main street widening and a new steel bridge plan, and addressed a court injunction over street grade near the Pittston Ferry Bridge. A horse and mule escaped near the Valley cut-off, delaying a New York flyer briefly before rescue. Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica are cited for local medical notices.
Mins Maud Mucklow of Avoca visits Greenwood friends. John Ryan jailed on bail default after threatening to kill Adam Faashold. Greenwood keg fund hosts ice cream social for waiters from the recent picnic. Thoman Healy of Greenwood dies after brief illness. funeral in Minooka Catholic cemetery with requiem at St Joseph's. Greenwood colliery idle for lack of cars. T A Murray to hold a swap meet shooting match in Minooka open to all.
Forest City reports land agent H J McCormick in official capacity, Mrs Nicholag and family return from visit with Squire Maxy, Dr Burnett practices locally, Mina Lizzie Melvin travels to St Paul for sister’s funeral, town expects restart of No Yelaft industry after fire, Camp Crystal at Crystalline noted, British American lodge mourns Charles White with draped charter and published resolutions in Forest City News and Scranton Times.
Mrs Willian W Morgan of Hyde Park pursues Mrs Hugh Harris of Bell Place Elmer Davis slowly improves after winter injury at Ontario works Mr and Mrs Wilson Bridges of Jeruiya visited the latter’s parents Miss AnnA Coppin of Nanticoke visits sister Mrs Stephen Jayne Miss Lizzie Mollahan of Wilkes Barre a guest of Mrs Daniel Dorris The Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at Mrs GW Squires home for work and supper Several residents from Bloomsburg Sterling Philadelphia Scranton registered at Harricon House The conundrum shopper event at Mrs W S Blues home raised 25 Mrs Joan Mitchell dies at her sister’s home Depot Street age 21 0 27 Funeral later Mrs Z P linklepaugh recovers from neuralgia Joe English out after illness Misc notes and an ad for Bordock Dioud Bittera cure.
Miss Ranft of New York visits Mrs Wo Hatin on Drinker Street. Mrs Andrew Hanley is ill. Georges W Judes worned out yesterday morning and opened a milk depot at the Poltons building. Mrs Leroy Engle attended the excursion. Mrs Edward Sollner of Swarts Street visiting Howley's. Miss Minnie Dexter visiting friends at Howlley's. Mrs Wheatcroft left for Barnsley England for about three months. Sita A Hi Allen and children traveled to Pittston yesterday. Several arrests expected for stolen gas from E Holny and Judid’s hotel. Office Baluar arrested Thomas Garrval for selling agon to Mrs Bork under false pretenses. Mr Gerrgal held on $200 bail for court appearance. Miss Maggie Cooney visiting friends in Newark. No J.
Mr and Mrs Conrlea Downgend left for New York to visit friends and relatives. 8 BR Shoemaker W Jacobs and James Schoolwy went to Pare to hunt big game with guns and fishing tackle. 8 K Antrim of New York City visited his brother HH Antrim Mrs Fred Still hosts her mother from Parsons Men. David McGionia and Mrs George Bunt visited Forty Port over Sanday. Mrs Jobo Mcltill is ill. George Richmond Jr formerly of Milton called on old friends.
Mrs. Morgan DV Lewis won a church quilt at the Welsh Baptist church event. William W. Harris of Grovestrest and Mariam Jones wed Tuesday morning with Rev. Ivor Thomas officiating. The Harmara couple rest at Lake Winola, and M. Judge secured a win at Lake Winola. John F. Tabbs moved yesterday.
The Scranton Rowling ball gyms group witnessed a gathering yesterday with Ida Carter of Jermyn returning after weeks visiting Mrs Fred Wilson of Rendhan. Mrs Walter Williams of Old Forge improves after illness. The Price Library Association plans a Lake Ariel outing on Aug with round trip fare of 1 dollar and Assistant Passenger Moffitt will arrange special conveyance. Local merchants will close to give clerks a day of recreation.
Mrs. Baltry of Williams avenue visits Scranton while Pollay of Philadelphia makes a business stop. Crystal Lake mishap involves Mr and Mrs Hagens Biker. their 10 month old Raymond dies after bronchitis and whooping cough. Funeral this afternoon at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. FLOC officiating. May Murphy and John P. O Malley wed at St Rose church. reception and honeymoon to New York and Boston. J R Reese and family plan a summer trip to Wainmart. Mamie Courchlin hosts lawn party. Andrew Witt visits from New York. St Aloysius to tour Farview. Ringling Bros circus tomorrow. Magirt band concert at Hotel Anthracite. Jennie Fox visiting Pittston.
Mia and William Gieske with daughter John left for New York yesterday morning Sanael Katz returned from New York last night Louis Edelburger of New York visiting his uncle Sonia Dain on Maple Avenue Dennis ODonnell the escaped horse thief seen at Port Jervis but not captured no definite clue on other three men Sheriff Murphy offered 3 dollar rewards for all or any escaped inmates Dinner Terrell brought to Honesdale jail charged with breaking into Quinn store at Hawley July 21 He may be one of Hawley's band of burglars George Keefor of Scranton visiting Honesdale Maple City wheelmen seek fall race Exchange club rooms newly fitted in Peterson block Miss Hertha Clark left for Chantenquan Miss Nellie Kimble visiting Townanils Whitney Rowland and Laaman attended Lieutenant Madison funeral in Scranton A T Searle enjoying fishing trip in New England.
Rev Fathers Carran from Carbondale Donlan of Dunmore O Rourke of Wilkes Barre and Kernan of Parsons were guests of Rev M F Crane. Mrs Join Hart and family and Mrs M F O'Brien hosted visits yesterday and Tuesday. Miss Bo Morahan left to visit Philadelphia friends. Mrs Elon McNally died at her Moosie home after short illness. She was born in Ireland about fifty seven years ago and lived in Moosie twenty years. Survived by four sons Thomas John Patrick Arthur Med J Flealy Maury and Kate. Funeral Friday at 8:00 AM. Seven Moosie wheelmen led by William Gilbraith Harry Giles Thomas McMillen William Murdoch William Leird Alexander Laird Alexander Allen rode to Luakhannock in 2 hours 15 minutes then to Lake Winola. All reported a good time. Avoca Literary and Debating Society will entertain tonight on the lawn at the residence of G R Gorge. An excellent program prepared.
Beecham's pills claim to relieve bilious headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache and other symptoms caused by constipation. The advertisement notes free books and directs readers to B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York to obtain them.
Gord Hinds of Home Comfort Range is stationed at Morese City and chats with Montrose friends. Lyman Herkermer of Alford trades at the county seat on Tuesday. The Methodist Sunday school held its annual Heart Lake picnic, leaving Montrose at 7 45 am and returning at 7 35 pm for a full lake day. Company G prepares for Gettysburg encampment. W B Stoddard and N C Warner and families vacation at Heart Lake. Presbyterian Sunday school plans an excursion to Heart Lake next Wednesday. Charles Kellor of Sisson Bros and Woldens in Montrage for vacation. New brick block foundation being laid between Sayers and Lyon on Public avenue. Enoch Smith joins Company G as assistant cook. Fred Kuapy of Franklin seen in town. Rev Santee from Scranton visits. Hockleverries sold at 11 cents per quart. Miss Mary Knapp visits Mayor Jeasup. Montrose fire chief orders annual parade on Sept 1 with invited oatside companies. suggestion of big day Sept 5 with company guests due to no Fourth of July celebration.
Misses B and Mauwin Monaghan travel to New York City for a shore vacation. Sol Hiraeh Ambrose and Eugene Coustios, all of Wilkes-Barre, passed through town yesterday. An ice cream and strawberry festival is planned at Brick Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. Albert Miller of Kingston visited yesterday. Rev Rutcher Brahe's excursion to Lally Arial occurs today. James McCarthy spent Sunday with friends at Nautlouke. Baptist Sunday School plans an excursion to Harvey's Lake today. John Elliot of Wilkes Barre was here yesterday taking orders for pictures. John Simpson vacationing at Coney Island. There was a cow-fill at Corcoran's ball Monday evening for Mrs Owen Brannigan's benefit. Thomas McAndrew of Avoca was the winner.
Scrantonians await details as the Automatic Telephone Co proposes to rival existing firms with a 1 million dollar capitalization. Backed by W H Kekert ex head of Metropolitan Tel Co and other investors, the firm claims cheaper rates and independent operation without a central switchboard. It seeks franchise inquiries in interior Pennsylvania cities though none have visited Scranton yet.
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