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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
8
Bargain sale offers deeply reduced prices on millinery items. Descriptions list trimmed hats and bonnets originally priced from two to seven dollars now cut to half amount. Styles and savings emphasized to attract budget minded shoppers.
Keystone Academy details twenty fifth anniversary events with a full schedule from June 13 to June 22 including piano recitals, church services, exams, concerts, and an alumni dinner. The notice lists participants such as Prof E Halley Miss May Reynolds and Rev. A W Reynolds and remarks on a faculty gathering at Scranton.
A wedding took place Saturday at 2 pm for Jennie Kendall to John Love with Lynda Bryden conducting the ceremony. The couple, noted locally, shared a tan Henrietta gown and a bountiful supper followed by dancing. The newlyweds will start housekeeping at a new residence. A separate birthday party celebrated John Thompson Jr on his thirtieth birthday with refreshments and spirited games late into the night.
A historic advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rash fever sores tetter chapped hands and eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back and a price of 25 cents per box sold by Matthows Broa.
Archbold residents host Belle Baker Eva Wheeler Clara Davis and George Nicholson of Jermyn for a Sunday visit. School board discusses 18 mill levy and overcrowding in Second ward ungraded building. Fourth of July celebration urged as a community responsibility.
Dialog shows two men, Charley and George, discussing cosmetics and a blood eruption remedy. They mention a "boss blood corrector" and a governor with rheumatism who improves after using the product sold at all drug stores. The tone resembles a skeptical sales pitch embedded in a casual conversation.
Misa Rena Day of Scranton visited Peckville. Chief of Police Simpson of Scranton visited relatives here. Children’s Day services were held at both churches with large attendance and decor. Mrs. W. S. Bloes visited Wayne county friends. John Jenkins of Pittston circulated among townsfolk. Mr and Mrs J B Milroy long-time residents moved to Waverly. Mr and Mrs John Kiger of Kiraville guests of son Alton and daughter Sylvanie.
Local news from Jermyn reports a Methodist church supper planned for Friday June 22 with hopeful patronage from ladies. The Bronson Literary Society to meet in their hall. D Winter in Scranton on business. The board of trade met at the Press office and factory sites were being pursued. Mies B Flaherty, telegraph operator, sick in Deposit NY. Arthur Fowler temporarily filling a position. Hiram Neal registered at St George hotel. A heavy rain affected borough wide areas.
Delaware Water Gap churches hosted a fitting Children’s Day service with crowded pews and performances by school groups. Cicero Williams, a local figure, was arrested after menaced bridge crowds with a revolver, receiving forty hours in jail from Mayor Kistler.
Lena Reynolds visits Gib son friends EC Brady of Wilkes-Barre opens a clothing store in the Benjamin Maxey block today. Funeral services for Bert Gibson held at 11 a m Saturday at the Methodist Episcopal church with pallbearers from his society. John M Brown leads a newly formed Forest City board of trade with officers including H A Purple and Bonj Maxey Jr. Attendees report varied local business trips and social visits across Susquehanna and Scranton areas.
A sentimental verse recalls a motherly routine of using Castoria for a child’s ailments and comfort. The lines personify care through phases of childhood from infancy to growing up, with Castoria as a constant remedy.
Miss Bowie Sutaner of Pittston visits sister Mrs A Tolley in Honesdale. John Wooden returns from Sons of Veterans encampment. Engine derailment near Hawley delays mails. bridge reconstruction expected in 2 3 days. Various visits and social notices including commencements at Wyomita seminary and State College. A town saloon disturbance attributed to Scranton patrons. local officials assure not our citizens.
The fire department committee of council plans an evening meeting at Niagara engine parlor to consider the resignation of J H Mullin as chief. Also a week of local incidents includes vandalism at Moran's, an accident injuring Frank Smith, and school bond updates.
Priceburg trustees and teachers announce the eleventh anniversary on Sunday June 17 with special music by the students and renowned instrumentalists including First violins Meears J Stopford and Henaworth second violins George and G Cooper.
Elmhurst saw an adjourned regular meeting of the council Saturday with Lt. Keene absent. A. B. Dunning Jr. was elected acting chairman for the evening and a permanent organization was adopted. Ballots named J. M. Rhodes as president, A. R. Dunning Jr. as secretary, B. D. Cooper as treasurer, and trustees including B F Butterfield and Rev. E. McLean with terms of three, two, and one year respectively.
In Olyphant the Loyal Knights of America announce an excursion to Harvey's Aug. Mise Hattie Devany of Cabbondale visited town over Sunday. Miss Maggie Heffron and William Brennan of this place wed yesterday at St Patrick's church. A large reception followed at the bride's home with a sumptuous meal for friends and relatives. A music recital at St Patrick's parochial school is set for Friday afternoon. The Hibernian Benevolent Association draws for a $20 gold piece at Keystone hall tonight with a social to follow. A strawberry social and entertainment will be held at the Welsh Baptist church on June 26.
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