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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1894
Page
8
For several years ing s have been the event of the season. You are invited to visit the store, compare and judge Examine the Trimmed Hats and Bonnets. Examine the Untrimmed Examine the great show of Artificial Flowers. Examine the vast collection of Trimmings.
The Moosic community reports a temperance event at Mrs. William Westcott's home with 40 attendees and a Brick Methodist Episcopal service led by Rev. J. L Race. A Bri el church drive on March 23 aims to raise funds for the pastor’s salary via home talent. Churches schedule Sunday programs and local visits and naming residents and guests.
The column lists Sunday programs at the Norworth lesque conducted by Jennie Simons and notes residents visiting relatives, with Mrs M. Loring hosting Nethia Williams. It mentions Simonw & Son wiring a telephone line to connect their store with the Erie and Wyoming Valley depot, and advertises Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Kings New Discovery with free samples from local druggists.
Correspondents from nearby towns discuss a letter from a local figure, warning about deception in the community. The item records reader input and concerns about publishing sensitive content.
Scranton items include John J. Gil gallon visiting from Scranton while Father Ward of Dankirk N Ypreaches at St Thomas church Monday and Easter Sunday. Mrs Patrick Kearney improves after weeks of illness and plans for Knights of Father Matthew musical and literary event next month.
Narrator describes a Sabbath outing in Greenwood near Minooka where John Sieginakie and two Polish residents celebrated when a revolver discharged. Sieginakie grabbed the weapon to help pin a pipe, the shot entering his thigh above the knee and ripping flesh. Pete Witoskie witnessed the incident.
A warrant was issued immediately for two remaining Huns following a laceration incident. They were arraigned before Justice O’Hara and held in $500 bail for their court appearance.
In Forest City Scranton PA on March 10 the cantata Rebecca was staged at the opera house to warm applause. Conductor John Luther Morgan led, with Mrs IL FP Aldrich praised as pianist and W Bryden Jr as chairman, Jonathan Davis stage manager. The Welsh Congregational church expects funds from the event, and the next cantata will benefit the Enterprise Hose company. Annie Davis and Gertrale Davis from North Bromley avenues visited, returning home pleased. others mentioned include Agent McCormac, Miss Mame Buddhina ill with quinsy, and Rev. L Po Lepoens.
A local Revelers’ Institute held in the No 1 school building with teachers pupils and citizens attending. Prof Davis of Arch beld lectured on geography using his travel gear while musical interludes entertained. Evangelist Moore missed the start but will preach next Saturday in Summit M church. The Luciew Aid society meets next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Justin’s. Warm weather slowed building interest with Schoonover’s nine houses near completion. Andrew Mauger sold adjacent farmland to Mr Dunlap for 100 per acre and will move to Summit. Ziba Vonburg’s improvements lead to moving to her daughter’s home. Mrs Sordan Lubar is ill with heart disease and Mrs David Kern visits her sister in New York. The border will relocate to Martin Grimg’s place today. Frank Mayer’s residence is nearly finished with a fine mountain view.
Residents report several incidents in Archibald and surrounding areas. Mrs J J Simpaontia argues with her parents during a visit, Charles Allen and his wife return from the metropolitan trip, and Mr Herman of West Pittston buys a lot on main street awaiting a shoe shop. A fire at Gotwall and McMucheirs near the William A colliery destroys the foundry contents, with damages over 2000 dollars. insurance was carried on the boiling and the fires are suspected incendiary in origin._kwh
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Peckville, March 19 reports Mr and Mrs Stephen Knble of Carbonate visiting Mrs John Whitee. J T Barber won a contract to remove the Methodist Episcopal church portion on the back lot. John English breaks ground for a new tenant building on Hickory Street. Local residents and visitors are noted including Frank Lamberton, Grace King, Jacob Dopew, Mrs P O Harding and John Jayne others. An advertisement touts a tonic PLP for indigestion and general debility as a blood purifier sold by druggists.
The department holds 160 volunteer firemen with 35 plugs in borough limits and eighteen private. Last year’s fire loss was 22205.75 with 12620.75 paid by insurance and 9595.00 over insured. Community notices include visits from Maggie Murphy and Lizzie Cronen, callers from Providence, and sermons by Rev Dr. Pearce. Temperance lecture at Old Fallows hall, admission 25 and 15 cents. Altemuon plans a double frame dwelling on Beook Street.
The March 10 note reports the No 1 school opening program set for Friday evening with a long list of participants including scholars singing America and an instrumental quartet. Addresses and recitations are planned by J C Taylor and Miss N Grier among others. Also notes Hyde Park guests at a local home and minor local incidents including a horse death and a street accident.
Special to the Scruton Tribune reports Susie Marge visiting friends in Weat Pittatou and an Old Maid supper with prices moderately low. Evans, Gordon, and Daniels are noted locals. The Calvary Baptist church hosts a grand concert with top local talent, and John Evans wins half the prizes at a St Patrick's Day event with his recitation The Fireman's Prayer.
Dr Haycock, an eminent Oxford divine, would rise at night and preach in his sleep. He was frequently awakened only by water, yet no amount of pulling or pinching could rouse him. The quip asks why Challie says I don’t think no for I think not, with Hester replying Challie never thinks.
The notice invites readers to send for three pictures titled Telephone Girl Delivering Christmas Presents and Maidens Swinging. Send by mail or messenger with coupons and 10 cents to the Tribune Office at the corner of Penn Ave and Spruce St.
Local notes from Olyphant Pa on March 19 report visitors from Carbondale and Forest City returning home after weekends. An April 23 entertainment at Father Mathew opera house by the Young Men's Literary and Debating club aims to raise funds for a library. Other items include illness of Mrs. W H Priest and upcoming board of health meeting, plus several residents visiting Scranton and nearby towns.
The annual report to the Scranton Tribune notes recommended additions and improvements to speed and effectiveness of firefighting responses. It outlines progress made over the past year in conflagration protection and department readiness.
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