Room Clears Stock Ahead of Spring Goons
A brief notice states that room is being cleared of current season stock with limited concern for cost or value as spring goons are expected to arrive soon.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1898
Page
7
A brief notice states that room is being cleared of current season stock with limited concern for cost or value as spring goons are expected to arrive soon.
The Wilkes-Harre Record is available at news stands in Sormenton and nearby areas including Alsinhart 19 Wyoming Avenue Mae Lack wun wrenue. This notice directs readers to where to obtain the newspaper locally.
An imperiled meeting of the board of control is set for tonight. Various committees and the Pennsvivants Protective association plan gatherings. immigration topics dominate. A St. Cloud hotel venture is announced, a bricklayer from Patrick Burke is jailed for drunkenness, a girl search is issued for in Dunmore, and hotel exchanges are listed. Religious events and temple programs feature performances, lectures, and a Sunday school celebration with music and a masque set for the Bath of Rather.
The funeral for W A Browning occurred Saturday at his son 4 WW Browning’s home on Place Place. The service was led by Rev Dixon. The bier traveled by Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to La Plume and then to Pleetville for a Baptist church service and burial. Dr Dixon officiated at Pleetville and preached a solemn sermon.
Notices report deaths of Mrs Mateick Gallagher in Jerosup on March 5 1905 and Mrs Cecelia Mayes in Scranton on March 4 1898. Gallagher’s interment planned at St Patrick Cemetery Olymhant while Mayes burial set at a local Catholic cemetery with services Monday and at home.
National WCTU secretary Clara Hoffman of Kansas City lectured at Second Presbyterian under the Good Citizenship League. She urged church and school action to curb corruption, gambling, and naturalization abuses, calling for a united moral front and civic education.
The Dominican fathers closed a week long mission at St Peter's Cathedral after packed services each night. Tonight begins a men’s mission continuing through the week with two masses daily at 7 and 9 o'clock, rosary, and sermons. Children’s sessions follow at 7 20 and 3 30.
The Lailes of the Golden Eagle attended Grace Lutheran service. A tab might serve March 17 by the Ladies Social Union of Penn Avenue Baptist church. Grace Reformed Episcopal’s pulpit was Rev. Mr. Reilles. Second Presbyterian plans the last supper of the season Friday. Mrs Miller of New York addressed the Y M C A afternoon meeting. Second Presbyterian lectures: James H. Torrey reads Locksley Hall. First Presbyterian hosted a monthly singing service with violin by Vandervekin and Masacgni’s One Blessed performed by Kathryn, choir soloist and director.
A Sons of Veterans camp will be instituted at Carbondale next Thursday night. Camp No. 8 members will ride a special Ontario and Western train to attend and return late. Delegations from Camp 169 Wilkes-Barre and Captain Hunter camp Jermyn will join, with invited members of the Gg A. BR and V. V. V. Festivities include installation of officers and a post-ceremony banquet.
An elderly plea touts Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a cure for hoarseness and catarrh. It claims quick action and broad use for actors singers and public speakers, with an endorsement from Al Fontell of New York City and sale by Matthews Brother and W T Clark.
The John Mitchell club commemorated Robert Emmet with a program at the Academy of Music. Attendees saw Irish and American flags, and speeches by M. F. Conry. The event featured solos, recitations, dramatic scenes, and a court scene portraying Emmet’s trial.
Delancey Barber of Jessup committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid in front of his wife and sister-in-law. He was intoxicated when he drank the poison and died within an hour. Barber, 42, left sober, later returned drunk and died after doctors failed to counteract the poison. Coroner Longstreet ruled no inquest. He leaves a wife and three children.
An old advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe quick remedy for piles. It claims lasting relief, avoids surgery, and asserts the treatment is economical at 50 cents with all druggists carrying it. It contrasts temporary salves with a definitive cure and urges prompt use to avoid drastic measures.
The funeral for the deceased will be held tomorrow afternoon at a local church, Peckville Methodist Episcopal, with burial in Prospect Cemetery.
The United States court in this city plans to open its annual session this morning but will adjourn until Monday March 21. United States Marshal Leonard arrives for the formal opening and subsequent postponement as judges remain in the court of appeals. Marshal Leonard stayed with Judge Archbald over the weekend.
Funeral services were held for Miss Mary Lucinda Lavery with a high mass of requiem at St Peter's Cathedral conducted by Rev D A MacGoldrick. Burial followed in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Connolly Burnham Mitchell F Mitchell White Nolan. Models Sterling and Stearns showcased by us.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a continuous passage excursion rate of 4.50 from Scranton to New York Jersey City Newark and Elizabeth Junction. Tickets are valid for thirty days. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for train times and details.
A dealer advertises a large assortment of linen goods with varied prices. Items include bleached toweling, crash cloths, German and Russian damask, pure linen napkins and tablecloths, heavy damask sets, brown muslin, and Lockwood sheeting in multiple weights and sizes.
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