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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
8
Fine blue and black serge diagonals covert cloths and other fabrics styled into the newest and best tailored suits. Exquisitely made to be serviceable and comfortable, with an invitation to compare with more expensive goods.
Attention to selection of heavy duck costumes at 2.50 dollars. Tuxedo coat, full skirt, light and dark effects, durable washade. Also drill duck costumes with large sleeves and wide lapels, new plain colors, tan blue and white. Comparable to made-to-order at 10 dollars. Superb plain color drill tuxedo coat with full skirt in handsome new designs.
Linen costumes described with 25 inch coat length, wide lapels, extra large sleeves and skirt. Promoted as beautifully made and fully equal to made to order costumes at price fifty shillings.
A sale lists women’s vests in single breasted and double breasted styles with bargain prices. The ad highlights Dock Vente’s large assortment and shows 75 and 85 cent price points for different vest types.
Halstead RK DuBois and family from Washington DC arrived last evening. Mrs Ira Sawyer of Candor NY visiting her daughter Mrs William Hoover. The Susquehanna county WCTU held its annual picnic at Hon S B Chase's front yard with delegates from Montrose Susquehanna Oakland New Milford and Halstead. A varied program followed including readings recitations and addresses by local pastors and visitors. The Halstead Cornet band played and snacks were served before attendees returned home. Dr C N Vanness and wife visited Binghamton. Mrs Theofore Haya was in Scranton. William Snyder of Great Bend returned from New York hospital much improved after surgery. Eugene Compton visiting friends. L G Simmons in Binghamton. For Burns scalds and all pain and soreness the household remedy is Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Be sure you get the genuine.
About forty workmen build a new bridge on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad over Tankhannock Creek. One man fell thirty feet and was badly hurt but survived with no broken bones and was taken to his boarding house. Miss Una Titog, returning from Boston, saw a boat run on a rock and leak. passengers were transferred to a new boat to New York. An Epworth league ice cream and strawberry festival is planned at G A Boight's home tonight.
An urchin era style ad promotes beet avle for ailments including fever eruptions and skin conditions, claiming effective cure with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sells at 25 cents per box through Matthews Bros.
The high school held commencement at the Odd Fellows ball with a full program of songs recitations solos and diplomas presented by Superintendent Williams. Also noted were a wedding at St Marys church and a large home party with many local attendees. A series of social and business notes follow including telephone plans for local stores and mines and a death from scarlet fever in Clare.
Jermyn residents anticipate a Baptist choir concert in Enterprise hall on June 26 and a Children Day service in the Methodist Episcopal church. The fourth legislative district Democratic convention meets June 24, with July 4 lawn social at St James Episcopal church. Richard Gendall and Ralph Rymer return from Wyoming seminary for break, while a party for Gendall occurs at the parsonage.
Revenue official William Craig visited Archbald on business. Miss Jennie Kenny of the East Side and Edward Lyons of Hill arrest look to wed early next month. The hose company booked a grand excursion for July 25 with several features arranged. Funeral attendance in Scranton for Mrs T H Collins noted. Read of weddings in Archbald and Waymart and local infrastructure progress on the Carbondale Traction line.
In Moscow the Methodist Episcopal reopening services Sunday drew praise for Rev. Simpkins sermon and Harry Yeager of Allentown led the service. A social followed at the Odd Fellows hall hosted by Mrs H Travis. Several residents and visitors attended events and local updates include farm loss from a storm and visits among towns including Daleville Gouldaboro and Stroudsburg.
In Honesdale Borough officials posted a new ordinance restricting bicycle riding on sidewalks and in parks, with fines for first and subsequent offenses. Local residents defend road priority for bikes, noting poor road conditions and urging enforcement of broader traffic rules. Notable mentions include George Weston home from Yale and a serious fall by Horace Marsh while working on a building.
Local items record visits and greetings in Waverly. Notables include George W. Boemer, Hillside farm superintendent, and M. A. Gardner canvassing for fire insurance from Clifford. Numerous residents and visitors travel to Lily Lake and Johnstown. The Glenburn Drum corps announces a phonograph entertainment at the Rink with G. J. Clark handling the device. Harry Linderman and others are listed as local travelers.
In a testimonials laden piece, the article touts Paskola as a solution for disordered stomachs and poor appetite. It includes letters from Rev A F Beebe and Mrs Burtchill praising improved digestion and vitality after using the product.
John Mershon hosts a guest for several days while J E Perry of Petii Institute visits Sterling Bedford. John Perry and Ruth return from a social visit to the electric city. Rev Dailey of Chinchilla preaches at the Methodist church next Sunday. Rev Parson travels to Center Village for a family reunion. Rev Davies of the AME church returns from Montrose to lead services at 10 50 a m and 1 00 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m. Eber Doty suffers a nail wound. The borough lights contract is awarded to Lucius Kennedy. M W Bliss recovers from a lengthy illness.
A Washington Star panel shows a young man asking Johnny about patriotism and the boy answering that true patriotism lies in supporting the Washington nine rather than boasting about their eleventh place.
In a dated chatty scene Charley notes a girl Daisy has blood eruptions and suggests a remedy from drugstores. A tad humorous, the dialogue recalls old time health tips and a governor with rheumatism who improves after trying a suggested treatment.
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