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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
2
A retail ad snippet lists a wide range of items from white French organdies and parasols to belts, gowns, and millinery, all labeled LEADER'S PRICE. It promotes fabrics for graduation dresses, coats, skirts, vests, and hosiery, noting regular values and sale prices to entice shoppers.
LEBECK & GORI report Keystone Academy in Syracuse with quarterly reviews, senior exams Friday and Saturday, and a June 1 sermon by Rev. Frank Cooper. The program lists a senior class day June 17 and a long schedule of commencements and concerts culminating in an alumni banquet and ball game.
A Susquehanna County tale describes a cat guarding a child as a rattlesnake is dragged from grass. The cat bites the snake’s neck, ending the threat to the little girl, while local notes cover county events from measles to conventions and rail matters.
A Wyoming bet between Gomer Frances and Joseph Lloyd over a 49 minute Wilkes Barre round trip was decided in 40 minutes 15 seconds. Lloyd claimed foul due to a pacer and the crowd discussed the stakes for hours before Lloyd conceded and Gomer treated him to Perkins ice cream. The notice also mentions train plans and social visits including W. H. Patterson and Nelson Hoffman leaving July 28 by D L and W, Mrs. B W Brickly visiting from Dallas, Mrs. E G Alling visiting Wilkes-Barre, and a birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs Q O Garretts for their daughter Mrs Daniel Vanscoy.
Miss Marshall delivered an acclaimed reading Monday night in Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wilcox of Clark's Summit hosted guests the Sabbath at N. P. Wilcox home. Jedidiah Safford of Lathrop Susquehanna county died by self inflicted gunshot Friday morning at his home. He was 74, a Civil War veteran and Grand Army of the Republic member.
An old advertising line for Castoria traces its use through childhood from sickness to adulthood. The jingle emphasizes lifelong trust in Castoria for mothers, children, and future generations. The ad copy reflects mid century consumer medicine messaging and family routines.
Mr Fallman begins laying his cellar wall at Woodlawn Park as he plans a new house. F Reynolds remains ill. Mrs H N Patrick and daughter Bruce visit relatives in York State. William Juston buys a handsome Shetland pony. Miss Ruth Jennings visits friends in Newton. A marriage engagement announced: Lidie Perking and Nelson Nicholas wedding set for June 17.
WANTED A YOUNG LADY AS BOOKKEEPER OR OFFICE ASSISTANT thoroughly understands bookkeeping quick and accurate at figures writes neat business hand wants position at once Address trustworthy 5 Burnner avenue city GILLATION WIDOW seeks work cleaning offices or any respectable work Address F A Tribune office
Scranton train schedule updated with departure times for multiple routes including New York East, Philadelphia South, Washington, and Buffalo connections. Early morning, midday, and overnight departures listed with corresponding stops and services. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches available on all express trains. details at city ticket office 28 Lackawanna avenue or depot.
Train schedule effective June 7 shows departures from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre at multiple morning and evening times with limited Sunday services. Connections include Mountain Park Avante Center New York express to Buffalo Parlor cars, and Philadelphia routes via Reading Terminal. Returning trains depart New York Youth of Liberty Street and Philadelphia Terminal with through packages to western points.
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