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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
7
Luce Bros promote patent flour at 3.65 per barrel and list multiple grocery items including 24 pounds Granulated Sugar 1.00 Feed Meat and Corn 1.00 idoz finest Cold Packed Tomatoes 0.50 a5:lb Buckwheat 1 gallon Pure Maple Syrup 0.25 Extra Choice Teas 1.50 Clark and Snower Tobacco Best Butter 0.22 Strawbery Brand Smoked Meats advertised with prices.
Colonel Ripple spoke at Weustburn Street Presbyterian Church describing Florence prison life and a bloodhound chase. He compared Andersonville and Florence, recounted his escape, and the audience heard vivid prison incidents before singing My Country Tis of Thee. James Burke of Ninth Street died after a brief illness, aged 50, survived by his daughters and wife. funeral planned Saturday at St Patrick's Church. Entertainment by Camp 178, Patriotic Minutes.
Order Sons of America staged a lively monthly entertainment at Jenkins hall South Main avenue. The event drew a large crowd with duets recitations and festive refreshments. The column also notes several local social happenings and business directory items for West Side Scranton including photos groceries plumbing and oysters.
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming relief in 3 days. It alleges rapid systemwide action and dramatic benefits with a 73 cent price. Sold by Carl Loreng, druggist, Scranton. Also mentions a nostril intake method and a Thomas Bole product for foul breath relief.
The Christian Endeavor Society hosted a community gathering at Greenwood School with the South Side Board of Trade. Proceeds support the Crosbyton church tuition fund, while reports cover local improvements, a wagon accident, courtship health notes, and upcoming social events.
Miss Pearl Thompson of Paxton visits Miss Jane Halbstead of Oak Street. Mrs Mary Moran confined by a grip. John Williams recovering from a recent loss. Timothy Jones and Mary Canton recovering from attacks. Various residents visit, recover, or travel as local society notes.
Trainmen paid on Saturday. Many crippled cars moved to the car shop. Glover and Ste wie visiting New York friends. Archie Baldwin and Mise Hole engaged. Runyon at his post after recuperation. Delaware and Lackawanna traffic gains slow then falls. Conductor Kiefer resumes after illness. Lehigh Valley cuts small car service. Christian Pfeffer proud of visitor. Central Railroad issues stop over ban on Lehigh and Susquehanna division. New oil sealing rules on Delaware and Hudson take effect.
The Craighead & Kints Co goods, renowned for elegance and finish, will be offered on call to the highest bidder without reserve or limit. Exhibition Thursday forenoon invites purchasers to inspect the wares prior to the sale.
Wither OC Hollar of Linden Street died yesterday morning at Moser Taylor hospital from apoplexy. He was a fireman for Hand on a Southern division trip when a severe headache struck. He refused rest in the cab, collapsed unconscious, and was brought to the hospital where his prognosis was hopeless.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Harper celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home 656 Quincy avenue Tuesday evening Exelor quartet provided music and a midnight supper was served Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Harber Mr and Mrs Mortimer Virth Mr and Mrs John Ruanne Mr and Mrs Richard Midgeway Mr and Mrs James Piermon Mr and Mrs William Bartlett Mr and Mrs John Willan Mrs Josiah Lie and many others listed with names such as Elizabeth Hagleton Florence Lee Cora Shidley Magdaline Grey Alice Goodwin Will Myers Arthur Lee and more
The trespass dispute between M. J. Coggins and James Riley was heard by Arbitrators John B F Cummings BE Hy House and C Ballentine. Coggins, a mail carrier, alleged Riley the post office janitor assaulted him after an argument on November 24 1894 causing a shoulder injury and lost wages amounting to $2 000. Riley was represented by John F A Collings and ex attorney John P Kelly. Arbitration session was to reconvene at 9 oclock this morning to finalize the award.
A quirky medieval style couplet traces a child’s needs through ages with Castoria referenced in each line. The verses show repeated product branding as a cultural echo, highlighting early medicine naming conventions.
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