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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1894
Page
8
A local merchant promotes a new ship themed display of fashionable seacoast friendly goods. The ad highlights early market selections, novelties arriving daily, and emphasis on a solid foundation for success. It pledges low prices and courteous service to attract shoppers.
In Olyphant the Browns beat the Young Men's Christian organization team from Scranton 14 to 4 in a well played contest. A railway wreck near Johnson's breaker damaged an engine but track was cleared by evening. A bereavement and social notices fill remaining town items.
A terse sale notice lists various products including Bratae ate in vee Alcora and related items. It notes no pay requirement for satisfaction or refund and mentions a price per box by Matthews Bros for interested buyers.
John A Millane Hallstead and William Brown were coupling cars in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard when a hand injury occurred between bumpers. He is doing as well as could be expected. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lewis Lowe of Elmira and Misses Tracy Connors Mary Connors visiting Scranton from Binghamton along with Anne Lowe and Bert Bolse also in town.
An antique advertisement touts Dr King’s New Bee as a cure all for throat chest and lung ailments. It promises a money back guarantee and free trial bottles at Mathews Bros drug store with large bottles priced at 50 and 100.
Contempt of court against Burgesa Maloney was issued but the Saturday trial collapsed as Broad Pros lawyer Paul J. Sherwood found the proceedings pre emptive. The report also notes multiple funerals and local notices including Peter Strob James Lewitt and James Clark, a near train accident involving James Reilly, and various community events and meetings.
Priceburg officials set to approve Charles Pickering for expert vinor and reappoint Peter Manly as chief of police after a year of credited service. The council aims to keep streets in good condition and address public concerns about police leadership.
Fragmentary dialogue depicts a lurid street talk on beauty and bodily flaws. Characters Charley and George discuss blood eruptions and a remedy. The governor’s rheumatism is mocked while drugstores sell a so called blood corrector.
The report covers the funeral of Mrs. Patrick Gibney and the transfer of Mrs. Latuhach formerly Miss Emm Groner from Reading for burial. It notes local kirmesses with banners won by Hornpipe and Harvest dancers, plus insurance claims on Exchange Club property. Attendees include Harry Skeels of Carbondale and visitors from Scranton, Hawley, and Port Jervis. Wardock Blood Hitters advertised as beauty aid.
The Jermyn borough reports officers George Pendred as president W A Slvtey as secretary and T Donovan as treasurer. The Jermyn Chisans seek a charter and Rev W Morrin Davion of Wales led services. A broken pin halted Delaware and Hudson No 1 Shaft work and a wreck occurred. Borough attorney appointment and housing change noted. Provisional plans expect sewer work ready by July 1.
An older advertisement recalls using Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting its use when a child cried and later as a remedy for children's issues. The familiar slogan emphasizes trust built over generations with Castoria products.
Powderly and three allies were expelled by the General Executive Board after a formal investigation in Boston. The proceedings cited constitutional provisions against members advocating disruption or withdrawal of locals and assemblies from the Knights of Labor. Powderly denied the charges and said he would appeal to the General Assembly next fall.
A failed burglary at George Woodman’s store in Wandling stirred the suburb when the would‑be robbers pried the front door and drilled the safe. A jump by Mrs. Jones to fetch medicine likely frightened them away, leaving about $150 mostly in coins missing from the safe. Nearby, Misses Grace and Eva Whitney and Miss Elizabeth Ammerman attended a reception for Rev. J. C Hogan and family at the Metho dist parsonage.
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