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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
8
An advertisement from Dr Reeves of Scranton promotes a home treatment for a wide range of ailments from nerve debility and night losses to eye and ear troubles. It claims a universal cure titled a specific for catarrh and related diseases, offering three months of treatment for five dollars with a trial fee and limited daily office hours.
A social at J. M. Wyckoff’s residence in East Stroudsburg drew many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Douglass and Dr. Lesh. The evening featured decorated rooms, wax candles, and a card parade of prominent public figures. A youthful vignettes presented by the Stroudsburg Male Quartette and a recitation by Miss Puterbaugh were highlights.
Waverly and Ferunton residents welcome guests and announce travels. Notables include Sterling Bedford and Harry Miller visiting from Hightstown New Jersey, Thomas Bradley Smith returning after health travel, and Earl Carpenter hosting Edith and Mary Carpenter from Massachusetts. An adjourned G A R Sergeant George Fell Post meeting at Plan hall next Thursday will feature Department Commander H W H Cummings of Tidbute Pa.
An advertisement claims a product named Mystic Cure can cure rheumatism and neuralgia in four days. It asserts rapid action by removing the cause and making the disease disappear after the first dose. The ad lists Carl Lorenz, originator, at 5 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
In Factory Ville, Joseph Wrigley visited Beranton recently. Mrs M W Townsend hosted Nina and Myrtie Green of Fleetville. Jennie Gardner will visit sister Mrs G W Trombacker of Beranton. J C Vosburg and Emma Cook travel to New York state for spring and summer. Funeral services for Dutee Potter are noted.
Myra Hileman of Pittston visits sister Mrs A B Patterson of Lincolny avenue. Olver is seriously ill at his Washington street home. Mrs Israel Crane and son Dwight visit Washington, D.C. Thomas and Michael Keogts depart for Valparaiso to study at Northern Indiana Normal. Mrs Sepp of Jermyn visits daughter Mrs Reece Scull of Wayne street. Int G Cox dies at Laurel street home after typhoid pneumonia. Survived by wife nine children and brothers and sister. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm led by Rev William Edgar. Sheriff Murphy circulates rumor of friends. Mrs B S Misted visits Waymart. Carbondale Leader relocates to South Main street. Engineer Frank Coon is at home on Seventh avenue. Ladies Add Society plans April musicale with top city talent. Funeral of James O Malley at St House church Williams. Reese, famed bookkeeper for Watkine & Williams, succumbs to typhoid fever. Interment Maplewood Cemetery. Service by Rev W J Lewis and Rev Charlie Lee.
Immense ruddener delight as Little Jes ele performs with strong support from Miss Rhoades and a capable cast. Pauline Pisher wed Mr Needles in a Water Street synagogue ceremony attended by family and friends. Edward O Mara funeral at St Patrick's Church features high mass. Rachel Nicholas memorial services planned at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church.
A largely attended meeting convened Monday evening at Newcomb's hall, with many participants present and discussions noted by attendees.
Interim steps toward a permanent board of trade were taken as A F McNulty was indisposed. Miles J McAndrews chaired pro tem and John Carrollas was named temporary treasurer. Membership fee fixed at $1 and many enrolled. adjournment set for Saturday evening for further joiners in council rooms. Funeral details note a Wilkes-Barre cemetery service. local residents listed in passing.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the top spring medicine curing blood diseases, building nerves, and renewing strength. A testimonial from Mrs. S. Asuwonra of Eaton Ohio claims two bottles banished headaches, stomach distress, and chest palpitations, noting improved health and appetite.
A large gathering of business leaders last night entered into preliminary work with a seal, aiming to build a strong Hood's Sarsaparilla organization. Hope rests on more attendees by Saturday's meeting. News notes birth and health updates include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs James White, Wayne street, and Mrs Michiel Hulud of Laurel street recovering from an illness. W Fadden of Olyphant visited relatives here Monday evening.
At 230 Lackawanna Avenue New Designs in Spring Overcoats and Suits touted as cheapest in town. With every Boys Suit or Knee Pants purchase customers receive a chance to win a Boys’ Safety Bicycle valued at $35. Drawing set for July 5.
County commissioners report on dividing Dickson City into wards faced court challenge and now yields three wards. Local industry Hy novelty iron works at the town is shut for repairs with expected 100 workers upon reopening. Citizens complain about ward changes and pushback from voters. Political and social notes include visits and local remarks, plus a Mothers Aid ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming long use and relief for teething and diarrhea.
The funeral of the late Frank Doherty was largely attended on Sunday afternoon at St Marys. Cadets attended in a Lady and a large floral collection included wreaths crosses and pillows. Flower bearers were John O Matley Robert Golden John Watters Leo Jackson and Willie Keating. Pall-bearers listed were Thomas Reap James MelHugh Martin Clifford Peter McNulty Martin Duckley and Thomas Dixon. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery. The remains of Charles Lloyd found dead on the Lehigh Valley railroad on Saturday were removed to his son Charles residence in Paing on Saturday. death attributed to dropsy.
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