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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
8
A local shop showcases "Troy" and "Stanley" waists in checks stripes and percales with double gore and full sleeves. Prices listed as 8 dollars and 1.25 dollars with sales at 4S8c and 58c. Also promotes new Linen Waists, described as the swellest yet shown in town.
Professor C Coles of Storms and Lines warns Kingston readers that Mars in Pisces and other planetary signs will bring hot days, violent storms, cyclones, and electrical weather this June. He cautions weekly storm periods, advises water safety near streams, and urges sign based planting with specific dates.
Advertisement proclaims a large sale of body Brussels carpets with a complete stock priced at 100 dollars per yard. It guarantees lower prices than competitors and urges early selection without reservations.
An 19th century Detroit Free Press feature extols electricity powered cooking and domestic work. It personifies electricity as Electra guiding kitchen tasks from lighting to washing to cooking without flame, touting cleanliness and health benefits while noting a racing horse named Azote recovering from illness.
Readers are asked to send advertisements orders for job work and items for publication to Shannon & Co. news dealers on North Main Street. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
A new residence plot near Mount View on the city outskirts will soon open. About ten acres will be cleared and divided into 50 by 150 foot lots. The site adjoins Mills property and Mount View sits on a hill with valley views and springs supplying clear water.
Memorial Day was celebrated more generally in the city with stores closed and residents attending ball games and gatherings at Farview. William H. Davis post gathered at 10 o'clock, marched to Memorial Park where orders were read and the event roll called by Adjutant William B. Chase. Josiah Vandermark led a firing squad salute before veterans' graves were decorated with flowers and flags.
The death of Mrs. John Brennan, an old and respected resident, occurred on a Saturday morning. Born in Ireland she came to America fifty one years ago with her husband and settled here where she raised a wide circle of friends. A devout Catholic she is survived by six children four sons and two daughters Henry Kennedy Kate Brennan James Thomas Martin John.
Miss Edith Smith of Glenburn spoke at the Methodist church in Ciark on Friday evening about her travels in Palestine and Syria. The audience enjoyed rugs paintings and bric-a-brac, and the Ladies’ Aid society served ice cream cake and coffee. Proceeds totaled a handsome sum to fund new hymnals for the church. Miss Lingle Frace and Emma Coone spent the weekend with them.
Parents here and residents return to the Wyoming seminary on Monday for Children’s Day exercises in the Methodist church to be held Sunday evening June 24 all invited. Misses Alice and Gertrude Northup of idebellies visit Thursday. Mrs. Ella Cunbnan and Jessie Pol hamus were district Epworth league rally delegates at Plymouth Tuesday. Several homes receive paint and renovations. The league meeting promises special interest and early attendance. Mrs. A E Douglass of Pleasantville NJ and Miss Elele Oakley visited. A number attended circus sights knightly parade and ball. Mrs James Bennett of Newark visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H N Mott.
Bert and William Heesler from Wilkes Barre visited during Decoration Day. L F Price spent Sunday in Mehoopany, Wyoming County. Bellas visited friends in Bear Creek. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Waggoner of Lake Carey visit William Keneller at Spike Island. A large crowd attended Grand Army of the Republic post 045 exercises at Brick church. the oration moved indoors due to weather. Howat Luckey called on residents yesterday. Moosle Howse company No. 1 held its May 26 meeting passing resolutions thanking John Nelson, city building inspector, for inspecting Dymond's hall and praising the workers and attendees.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports no change in the anthracite market with steady demand for current deliveries. Eastern inquiries improve while new business remains light. Prices stay near net circular levels. some buyers resist stocking up. May and June shipments projected at 4,000,000 tons monthly.
Text fragment extols widespread praise across regions from Atlantic to Pacific for Lydia E. Pinkham and her trusted remedies, noting letters of thanks and testimonials.
Residents report strong ties with nearby communities and describe positive cooperation on local projects. They emphasize shared concerns over infrastructure, schools, and public safety while highlighting opportunities for regional collaboration and cultural exchange.
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