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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1894

Page

8

GORMAN'S Ad Promotes Newest Best Cheapest Goods

Advertisement text focuses on offering the newest, best, and cheapest goods. The score of items and exact products are not specified, but the note emphasizes value and freshness to attract customers.

White Goods Display As Spring Styles Grow

As warm days come, airy cloud like White Goods appear on counters in abundant, vivid patterns. Conventional designs give way to newer ideas and moderate prices boost appeal. Fabrics include Potted and Figured Scisaps, India Linen, French Nainaook, Persian Lawns, Corded Pignis, India Dimitres, Figured Dimities and Fancy Pignues with varied yard prices.

Pretty Tea Cozy Craft and Remedies Ad

A long description details fashionable tea cozies in varied fabrics from cremes to Japanese silk with matching trims and shapes. It blends craft instructions with a New York Tribune note on black moiré durability and a promotional pitch for Electric Bitters praised as a cure-all for liver, kidneys, pimples, malaria, headaches, and digestion.

New York Tribune Matthews Bros. Drug Store

Pittston Borough Fire Dispute and Township Proposal

Commissioners W E H Sturdevant Chase and Ira D Shaver filed a report opposing the creation of a new township from parts of Kingston Exeter and Franklin townships. Borough council friction over fire chief elections and council confirmation persists amid threats of water shutoff and public unrest. An assa ult on a West Pittston home, railroad injuries, and multiple local events fill the page.

Crilictaing a Young Lady and Blood Emotions Cure

Dialogue centers on a humorous scheme to woo Miss Daisy. Charley narrates a remedy involving a hot blood correction and a short course of P.P.P. claiming it cures rheumatism and improves athleticism. The exchanger notes drugstore sales and public belief in medical cures.

Charley George Miss Daisy

Archbald Bride to Wed Ellies Surdival in Carbondale

Archbald resident Marlin Dolphin Archbald will marry Miss Ellie Surdival of Carbondale at St Rose's Church. Nearby events include a grand St Thomas picnic on July 4 and funeral services for William Swift with a large attendance at St Thomas church.

Nomination Spotlight From Honesdale Officials Race

As nominations near for state and county posts candidates named include Samuel Saunders on the Democratic ticket for state senator E K Handenbergh Republican for the same seat Hon John Kuhbach Democratic for Representative Nicholas Lorie Republican for Representative Sheriff Alberty Republican W M Cnetis Renattiean Hager Republican M Fo Under wood Republican Associate Jodie Hon T J Ham Democratic F C Carr Republican Inne Ham and Robert Menner have returned from State college Miss Grice Jodwin has returned home from school Nelson Spence Mount Pleasant visited town Saturday W J Ward departed for New York yesterday morning.

Samuel Saunders E. K. Handenbergh John Kuhbach Nicholas Lorie Alberty W. M. Cnetis Renattiean Hager M. Fo Underwood Jodie T. J. Ham F. C. Carr

Children’s Day Observances At Local Churches

In Carbondale children performed in services at the Baptist and Methodist churches on Sunday morning. Floral decorations drew praise and the students delivered their parts well. James Kelly, employed in the Powderly mine, suffered injury to the first finger of his.

James Kelly

Local Weekend Socials Include Concerts and Meetings

Saturday saw a string of community events in Scranton and nearby towns. The Young Women's Christian Association hosted a pleasant morning at Farview, the Mozart band played an open air concert from Hotel Anthracite, and D J Robinson visited Crystal Sale on business. H J Hockenberry led the Y M C A Men's meeting on Sunday evening on Purity of Life. Miss Grace Whitney visited Miss Lottie Giles, while Miss Alice Raahleigh spent Sunday with Scranton friends.

Young Women's Christian Association Scranton Farview Mozart Band D. J. Robinson Ternhall Crystal Sale Burt Blakeley Forest City Carbondale Friends H J. Hockenberry Young Men‘s Christian Association Grace Whitney Honesdale Lottie Giles Lincoln Avenue Alice Raahleigh

Naboth Osbhorne Home From Syracuse Visit

Local items note Naboth Osbhorne of Syracuse returns for summer vacation. The Browning Literary Society rents a piano for a concert in Enterprise hall to benefit the Congregational church. Proceeds from the Carey block sale support the Primitive church. A League of Sacred Hearts branch is organized by Rev. Father Hill of Philadelphia.

W.L. Houghton Beaver Meadows Forresters Knights of the Myatio Chain Temperance Carey Block Primitive Church League of Sacred Hearts Father Hill Philadelphia

Fire Destroys House in Blakely. Loss About 1200

Last Friday about midnight a fire destroyed the dwelling of Henry Evans on Third Street Blakely with an estimated loss near 1200, partly covered by insurance. O Cary's show now reorganized at Scranton will visit next Friday. Mrs James Feeley of Archbald spent Saturday in town. The Ancient Order of Hibernians plan a Miles grave picnic on July 4. A musical recital was postponed to Friday. Rev G A Sanford attends Wyoming Seminary commencement in Kingston. Loyal Knights of America set eleventh anniversary parade and entertainment at Welsh Baptist church next Thursday. An excellent programme is arranged. D Ensign of Binghamton visits West Side. Miss Amanita Gallagher of Newburg NY visits aunt Mrs Mary Cummings of Upper Dunmore Street. Mize Jonnie Manly visiting cousin Mrs J McAndrew returned to Archbald Saturday. For Barns scalds bruises and all pain and bare ness the grand household remedy is Dr Thomas Eelectric Ou. Be sure you get the genuine.

W. E H. Sturdevant TH. Chase Ira D. Shaver Kingston Exeter Franklin Townships Luzerne Borough Franklin J. H. Mullen Alassin George Llewellyn Connell John Howell Wyoming Avenue West Pittston Howell Saya Philadelphia Record Arnold Henrich Posaoza Kerrigan Valley Road Coxton Wilkus- Tarre Nottie Greta McManlin John McCrindle Moosic John Barrett Millstrest Finnagan Kobbera West Pitteton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station W. L Hibbs Mifflinsburg Paul Bohan Jr Guthrie Wilkes-Barre Mies Katie McDonough Wilkes. Barre Miss McVarty Misa Kate O'Malley W. Ei. Sharp Misa Teresa McAndrew Owen Cararty Alice Gates St. John’s Church St. John’s Rotmen Catholic Church Oregon Grove Marlin Dolphin Pingatrest St. Rose's Church Carbondale Ellie Surdival Katie Philbin Scranton Henry Meyers South Main Street Jermyn Fild St. Thomas Sylvan Grove FL McDonough M. J. Walsh Miesea Ella Lizzie Jordan T. H. Jordan Parsons William Swift St. Thomas’ Church Dr. Lucas Catholi Cemetery Pall Bearaers Edward Coleman Michael Lofton Thomas Harrison J. J. Barrett James Wright J. Walah Mayfield Mr. Noble Panxantawney Royal Arcanum Archbald Council Order Noble Victor Loner George Shaw Belfast Ireland Mr. Shaw Shaw Henry Evans Third Street Blakely O. & Cary'a James Feeley Archbald Andent Order of Hibernians Miles’ Grave Mary Cummings Upper Dunmore Street Mize Jonnie Manly J. McAndrew Archibald

Mayfield notes and local events in brief

Mayfield reports E F Edmunds visiting on business and Hillside Coal and Iron paying workers at nearby collieries. Mines run full time and local picnics and church concerts are highlighted. Jermyn church groups schedule a Sacred Heart picnic on June 10, while a Baptist choir concert is set for June 25.

E. F. Edmunds Pioneer City Hillside Coal and Iron Company Erie Keystone Glenwood First Baptist Church Jermyn J. DeGraw Uniondale Church of the Sacred Heart Erle Breaker Thesday J. C. Sullivan Order of Hibernians Pittsburg

Water Nymph Bathing Costumes Promote Swim Beauty

An 19th century style essay extols bathing outfits as seasonal joys. It discusses how all swimmers share equal appearance in water, notes buoyancy differences between fresh and salt water, and describes a white satin bathing costume with a yoke bodice, short sleeves, gathered skirt, and navy flannel collars and belt.

Influence of Religion in Mexico as Barred Doors Open

A Harper's Weekly excerpt contrasts colonial religious life in Mexico with modern American progress. It notes the charm and hospitality found behind barred doors, and how the past persuasively shapes daily life despite electricity and steam. A Yonath's Companion anecdote recalls a governor telephoning a merchant, prompting a rapid wardrobe return to decorum.

Mexico Harper's Weekly

Nervous Headaches A Cure by Hood’s Sarsaparilla

A reader testimonial praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as helpful for nervous headaches and dyspepsia. The speaker claims personal benefit and offers the statement for publication, noting improved well being after use.

Hood Tan

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