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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
8
June shopping offers a wide range of ladies apparel with two tone novelty dress goods checks and stripes. Imported challies and organdies plus silk, lawn and percale fabrics are featured in many styles and colors. Spacious selection aims to satisfy patrons with comfort and value during hot days.
Miss Caroline E Drake daughter of George K Drake and Thaddeus J Stewart were married at the bride's home Tuesday morning. The ceremony by Rev N G Parke Pittston with Miss Kittie Stark as bridesmaid and J Erwin Brodhead as best man. Reception followed. The couple to spend their honeymoon in York state. Many presents received from family and friends including Mr and Mrs Drake and numerous relatives from Scranton Wilkes Barre Old Forge and Moosic. Opponents orchestra Wilkes Barre provided music.
Minooka resident Thomas Farrell of Five Points appeared before Justice U tine on wife’s complaint for domestic abuse. He was drunk at the hearing and was sent to the county jail in default of R200 bail. Mine foreman Howell J. Brooke has purchased a country Weber pinto for his wife and will deliver it to his Greenwood residence today.
The advertisement claims Dr. King's New Discovery, Ores and Colda, Electric Ditares, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and Dr. Kites New Life Pills have merit to back all claims. Each bottle or item is guaranteed to perform as advertised, with the local dealer Matthew Broad listing the store as the point of sale.
The Pittston area reports a wedding at Rev J B Sumnest home as Miss Blanele Sumnest wed Thomas Crossley of Richmondsle Pa in a wheat parlor ceremony. Other items note a near accident with a milling company team, a hospital admission, a barn fire arson arrest, street paving funding offers, river water scheme talks, a wedding in Jermyn, and political convention plans.
Walt departs for New York this morning and will not sail Saturday for his old world tour. Mr and Mrs G B Stone leave today for Middletown NY to visit the latter's parents. Knights of Pythias lodge installs officers led by D J Orr with W H Masters and others. Mrs Joseph Emmatt of Clark Avenue dies at 50, funeral at 1 PM. Niagara Falls excursion set for local travelers and Ocean Grove cottages for heated term. T D Bradley of DeLand Florida is on a business visit.
Archbald notes a 7 30 PM Division 6 Hibernians gathering to discuss important business with Mrs Stephens of Nicholson as guest of Dr and Mrs Van Doren of Main Street. A severe storm struck Thomas Kearney’s Salem atrost home causing a lightning fire that was quickly contained. Frank Miller of Wilkes Barre representing Kress Paper Company was in town Tuesday. Raymond mine output mentioned.
Burglars pried open a side window at William Meson’s meat market in Blakely and stole about $1000 in notes and papers. It is the second break in two weeks as they also hit other town businesses.
Sheridan Lodge 210 Knights of Pything elected officers for the ensuing term. C William Sears V C Irancia Lewis K B S William Walker M of F Gustave Bowman M of E William Johne M of A Henry Lewis prelate George Smith trustee eighteen months Charles H Beattys representative to grand lodge George Moulea Roneoe Williams of Gracedale called on friends Tuesday. Mrs M A Arnold left Tuesday for Wilkes Barre visit. Fred Williams moved to Walnut tract. Oscar Travis and Henry Barlett visited Dunmore. M M Dowell of Scranton called on Mr and Mrs Joseph G Beil. Baptist and Presbyterian churches plan a union social at the Presbyterian church on July 4 afternoon.
Nellie Panderd and A L Green will marry tonight at St James Episcopal church at eight. Mrs A Mosher's finger crushed by a falling stone. Thomas Jones moving to Glenburn seeking farm life. Board of Trade holds important meeting this evening with all members urged to attend. C D Winter painting his residence. Jo Barrel reports a new record of 2 0 0. Hon M T Barks renominated on first ballot at yesterday’s convention. C J Boyle of Scranton Postal Telegraph office was a Jermyn visitor.
A veteran recounts severe muscular rheumatism from a 1589 voyage and years of bowels and piles suffering. After trying many treatments he attributes lasting relief to a tonic labeled Saranparilla, noting prior medical failures and a move to Denver for work.
A storm swept Stroudsburg flooding creeks and damaging crops. Blair house in East Stroudsburg struck by lightning. chimney knocked off and roof damaged. Red Seal nine formed by L E Schwarz with ten youths under 10. Gala week at the bigche house with graduation duties and records of school terms from 1803 to present. Railroad depot water tanks removed for new tank near Avalon crossing with platform extension. Sawtelle passed entrance exam at Went Point, plans to retake in September. Acme Hose Fourth of July dinner planning with a 25 cent chicken dinner and refreshments. Various notes on horse loss, Delmoto delegates to state convention, and a musical concert at the Normal School.
W J Bergen posts about a game at Fairview Tuesday afternoon. Carbondale visitors include Micael Nan Lyons and Susie Bergan. David Mendleson visits Scranton on business. A J Houston family travels to Jersey City for a sister in law funeral. James P Houston and D C Hamlin visit Jermyn Mayfield. Residents from Carbondale include Menare Whneina Bergan John Mc Nulty and Martin Fancl. Paper distribution by Fred Hadley or Delaware and Hadeon station. K F Elmunds of Mapyfield House serves jury duty. Maurice Tingley of Foster on business yesterday. Flag walls start appearing on properties owned by Richard Cole William Walker and J B Davis estate. H J DeGraw in Electric City yesterday. Dr B F Scanloo supports cleaning up garbage. Jennie Kilker returns to work after hand injury.
A child named Joan was abducted from the Guards' household in Priceburg on Monday. The funeral for Joan was held Wednesday and interment followed at Priceburg cemetery. Mary Lynn of Archbold visited her daughter Mrs. Charles McConnell during the week. Lewis Richards, visiting his parents on Lincoln Street, returns to Baylor University Texas to complete his studies and is noted for early success in multiple colleges including winning a $500 elocution medal on June 4 of the event year.
A young theological student plans a September 7 recital at the Scrayton YMCA hall. He will be assisted by well known musicians and elogationists. Those not interested in his career may hear him on this occasion.
Miss Lucy May Heft and Percy Livingston Cole wed at Grace Episcopal Church with elaborate daisy decor and Mendelssohn music. The couple planned a wedding tour then housekeeping on Thirteenth Street. Also noted are marriages of Miss Mary Borgan to William G. Brown and Miss Sarah A. Lynott to James Canfield, plus May Wooden to Clarence Bond in nearby communities.
A playful verse traces a girl through illness childhood and adulthood naming medicines Cestoria Castoris Custoria as repeated echoes. It emphasizes care and growth with a rhythmic refrain.
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