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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1894
Page
8
A historic opening promotes premium underwear stock with emphasis on quality materials and careful workmanship. The organizer contrasts high prices with low grade goods and notes a new exhibition featuring only latest styles, avoiding shopworn items.
In connection with special bargains at Minlin Underwow, the store promotes muslin and cambric corset covers and night dresses priced low. It advertises walking skirts and drawers and highlights children's white dresses at sale prices. The text emphasizes the value and limited availability of these items.
The notice explains that infant slips and special stream notices cannot be postponed for a high day as readers eagerly scan ads. It asserts all notices are precise and warns that items sold are in high demand, with rapid sales occurring within hours or days.
Items from Jermyn and vicinity report moves in Maryfield and Hatree households, a church call extension to a New York college graduate, and the surprise birthday for Harry Jackson. The Langman infant funeral at Rose Hill is noted, plus a wedding planned for William Giles and Mary Morgan and an Epworth league program with local participants. John Roberts improves after a prolonged illness.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a Methodist Episcopal revival in Hopbottom led by Rev. G D Moore, a South Jersey evangelist. One week of meetings yielded seven souls saved and Sunday evening 28 additional seekers at the altar, with Moore likely to stay another week. Moore authored the hymn Anchored My Soul Tis the Heaven of Rest.
A fragmented notice recalls a patient claiming illness cured by Burdock Blood Bitters. The text mentions a Buffalo address and a Mrs. Adelaids O brien on Exchange Street, with references to liver issues, vomiting, jaundice, and facial tumors. The passage reflects late 19th or early 20th century medical advertising tone.
A brief local digest from area correspondents notes fall events and community updates. The report highlights town activities, social notes, and upcoming events to inform residents across the region.
Funeral services for the late Hon. John Torrey were held at 2.30 p.m. at Andrew Thompson's home with Rev. William H. Swift and Dr. Logan officiating. Pallbearers included H G Young and Homer Greene while numerous out of town attendees from Chicago Wilkes Barre Cleveland Montclair and Scranton paid respects. Board resolutions from Honesdale Gas Company and Honesdale National Bank praised Torrey for over thirty five years service and dedication, directing minutes to be filed and sympathy extended to his family.
Special report from Monroe notes a murky murder case. Suspicion falls on an associate who saw the victim’s wife leave on the night of the attack. Other items include a burglary confrontation with Al Fable, local store tensions, and a reported increase in organized youth clubs. The jailed suspect Richard Puryear awaits trial under Judge Craig as lynching fears ease.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Duffy held at 8, services at St Rose cemetery. Mrs Burt Bennett of Scranton visiting sister on Canaan Street. Mrs L A Bassett visiting mother in Rochester. George L Smith to marry Estelle Storer March 21. Brakeman P J Thomas injured on Kenworthy line. Special train to attend Hon John Torrey funeral in Honesdale. Lucy Connor visiting Miss Marie Campbell. Sunday school entertainment March 19 features pupils and local performers. Woman's Relief Corps supper set for Salem Avenue home. Various visits and health news. Bert Colwell improving after foot injury.
It is rumored Tallie Morgan will form a class in sight reading of music in our place soon. The board of health begins handling business and aims to do good work. F Hayden and wife visited town with Mrs. H Finn. Building operations to commence. a boom expected in gardening by Carre & Son this year. Rev. F A Matterson preached at the Baptist church. A box social at Baumann's hall planned for Thursday evening. Spelling match at graded schoolhouse Tuesday evening with heavy attendance anticipated. Borough signs of improvement visible. council reorganizes with F L Carr as president and E F Butterfields as new member replacing E B W Davis.
Aged ArchIe Ormond dies from injuries after the barrel mill blast on March 3. The Luzerne County native, earnest Christian Endeavor worker, passed away at dawn March 14. His body will be taken to his Mooalo home for brief services at 10 o clock Thursday at FE Berlew’s residence.
Archbold borough council met with President Lane presiding. Members Jones Blake Padden and Caffray were present. Tax levies were set total 18 mills including general light water and special levies. Various committees were named and officials reelected. A sidewalk claim by James Sweeney was noted but no action taken.
Tomorrow eight at Price Library Association marks ladies night with hopes for a large turnout. Funeral services for Richard Davia were held at Welsh Baptist church with Rev Thomas officiating and burial in Forest Home cemetery. The Old Maids extend an invitation to bachelors for a tea social on March 23 at Library Hall.
In Honesdale March 14 the local ScanTon Tribune office reports a measles outbreak spreading through the town with Fred Rupert’s daughter confined to home. The Osborn Voight contest for tax collector heads to court on Tuesday March 27.
A historic report highlights Hood’s successful treatment hailed as a perfect cure. Citizens express broad rejoicing as medical observers confirm remarkable recovery and renewed hope for sufferers.
An advertisement extols Curicura Soap as a purifying beautifying product for skin and hair. It claims to clear the scalp from crusts and dandruff, destroy microscopic insects, soothe irritation, stimulate follicles, nourish roots, and impart brightness to the hair and freshness to the complexion. Available everywhere with a price listed.
Temple Court Building on Spruce Street lists a doctor and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania as a renowned physician and surgeon. He offers free consultation in English and German daily from 5 AM to 9 PM and Sundays 6 AM to 2 PM, promising expert treatment for nervous disorders, deformities, and various ailments with strict confidentiality.
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