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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1894
Page
8
Beecham's pills are advertised for biliousness bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste in the mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin when caused by constipation. Book free pills 25c at drugstores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
A reader notes skepticism at the unusually low price for available goods. The remark highlights disbelief at the bargain and suggests scarcity or value concerns.
Patrick Reaf Pittston aged 47 a married man living Cork Lane was admitted to the hospital yesterday with a fracture of the right knee suffered at Ravine shaft when struck by a runaway car while at work. The lengthy report also details an extensive gathering at Joseph Hileman’s River street home by Mexican War Veterans and local citizens with arrivals and departures to Wilkes-Barre and lists many attendees from Wilkes-Barre Mauch Chunk Newark Baltimore and Philadelphia including Burgess Bennett Judge Cool Captain Clark and Colonel Campbell.
Infant Jeanette Richarda Richards dies. funeral this afternoon with Maplewood cemetery interment. David Davis, 120 years old, dies after illness. interment planned in Avoca Sunday. Mrs. W. J. Maxey visits Forest City. Mrs. B. R. Hall visits in Woeat Pitts ton. Memorial Day concert and ball postponed to June 15. Venus social club to play Amity club at Honesdale May 30. Attendees at Scranton Christian Endeavor: Mrs. W. B. Geary and daughter Carrie, Mrs. A. S Lowaley, Miss Millie Ulmer, D. L. Crane. H. Rivenburg returns from three months in the south.
In Peckville Wilkes-Barre residents are noted for daily activity. A. W. Brundage’s new Main street house nears completion while William Cousans suffered a crush injury at the Starness shaft. The Blakely Council plans street grade work and a United American Mechanics meeting is scheduled. Wright Brown declares candidacy for First Ward representative. The Methodist Episcopal corner stone laying proceeded despite rain with ministers Davy Thorpe Hierman Elgar Guest and Doty guiding services. the old stone from the prior church was reused as memorial. The church’s history spans Peckville and its growth includes over 200 members and a growing edifice to be finished soon.
The party of retail dealers from the New York Coal exchange visited Honesdale and enjoyed the ride over the gravity. Souvenir spoons from Stourbridge Lion were bought at Peterson's and a canal inspection followed by lunch at Farview. A drenching rain fell during the visit. Fol Byrne returns from Columbia College after exams. Rev William Swift and Rev J J Doherty prepare services and sermons for forthcoming church events. Grand Army memorial and baptismal services are planned. High water drives fish to shore with large catches reported in the Lackawaxon. Company E hosted a dance at the armory to celebrate the kirmess. Verna Social club and Amity Club members will play silk mill flat next Wednesday at 3 PM. Mamie Garrity seeks appointment to the Honesdale post office in April. The Tibbetts family leaves Waymart for Philadelphia. High water disrupted canal boating. After June 5 stores will close at 5 PM.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal corn bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Matthews Brothers at a price of 26 cents per item.
Jermyn residents report progress in civic projects as William Hunter Post issues a Memorial Day bulletin. Efforts to beautify Rose Hill cemetery proceed with improved lots and school board session notes. A sewer plan and pipe company proposal prompt council action. Local visitors include Seamans, Noble, and Dillon.
Memorial Day events in Dunmore feature a large parade led by Mozart Kind of Scranton, school children, veterans, temperance and youth groups, and ceremonies at St Marys and Dunmore cemeteries. The program includes a grand procession, memorial addresses by Irving and Rev Father Donlan, choir singing, and graveside tributes after which participants disperse.
A large abandoned reservoir of the Pennsylvania Coal company burst its banks on the east side during a morning downpour. Water rushed down Pliuo Street flooding the Langelifi Owl tunnel and the Last Chance shaft, scattering debris and delaying mine work for days. No human lives were reported.
Green woo residents plan summer boating on a stocked site and form a Lawn Tennis club next week. Michiel Cusick of Mainstreat is slated as a Democratic county convention delegate. The Building and Loan meets tonight. Greens wood hosts open air concerts by the Young American Cornet band with a small stage for dances to Daisy Bell and Two Little Girls in Blue. M J Carroll of Stafford street recovers from a sprain and can work again.
Malory Isley convalesces from illness. Mrs O Chapman visited daughters in North Abington. M E Clifford attended Dr Stevens funeral in Factoryville under Red Jacket lodge IOOF. W P Coon has telephonic communication to theater. Mrs Albert Wheeler visited sister Ida White in North Abington. A A Davis serves as grand juryman this week. John A Wilson remains ill with typhoid fever.
Wayne County in Pennsylvania lacked a state official or staff member in Harrisburg. The article notes hope for change soon to distribute state government duties more evenly among counties including Wayne.
A friend discusses a troubled affair and jealousy. The engagement with a Japanese diplomat is broken off after He-She discovers embrace of Christianity.
Dialogue snippet shows a nurse scolding a diminutive beggar and a character named Arthur denying being small, comparing himself to an elephant. Readable fragment highlights interpersonal exchange and comic tone.
A short promotional prose asserts sweat glands in the skin number seven million and must stay open to prevent death and skin blemishes. It links clogged pores to yellow skin and pimples and claims perfect pore action yields pure blood, health, and beauty.
Michael Walsh of Gilmore avenue announces candidacy for delegate to the next county convention. The Young Men's Institute held a meeting last evening and plans holy communion on Decoration Day. A music program followed. A Greenwood party plans a basket picnic at Waals-Ince Lake if weather allows. M Gibbons returned from Philadelphia. Floods moved the Greenwood lake retaining wall eighteen inches. lake managers work to maintain it.
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