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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1894

Page

8

Ladies' Shirt Waists Display Draws Attention

A large assortment of Ladies' Waists is attracting attention. The garments are unsurpassed in quality and fit in variety of design in tasteful colorings in workmanship and finish in moderation of prices.

Tailor Made Suits From Renowned Custom Tailors

Advertises expert fashion tailoring offering access to proper styles cloths and shapes. Claims unmatched ability to obtain desired suit designs and fabrics for customers.

Custom

Incredible Low Price for Goods at $1.19 Each

A shopper notes an astonishing deal as goods are offered at just $1.19 each, highlighting the remarkable value and accessibility of affordable items.

Venus Club to Meet Dirty Dozen in Morning Baseball Match

A nine oclock game on Simpson grounds features Venus against Dirty Dozen, both from Carbondale, with Van Dermark and Carpanter catching for Venus and Wagner and Cuase for Dirty Dozen. An interesting contest is anticipated.

Simpson Grounds Venus Club Dirty Dozen Batteries van Dermark Carpanter Wagner Cuase Coaliers Delaware and Hudson Railroad George Mung South Main Street Franklin Lodge Loyal Knights of America Charles Lee Mozart Band W. N. Davis Robert Tully Edwin Peters W. R. Thomas James Harvey W. E. Thomas Elmer Brokenshire Louis Braner Maplewood Cemetery Christian Associaten Lake Ariel P.O. Kennedy Second Presbyterian Church Boyd Case Waymart Husbad Order of Railway Conductors New York City J. Stephenson Memorial Park

Modocs Beat Never Sweats In Exciting Brick Yard Game

In a lively Brick Yard Grounds match the Modocs of Taylor defeated the Never Sweats of South Side 13 to 8 with Flannery delivering standout pitching. About 2000 spectators witnessed the high scoring contest as Ed Hughes and Mamie Waters visited Katia Fenley and Miss Coyne hosted social plans at Fasshold's hall.

B Coyne Port Griffith Mamie Coyne Murphy Stre Fasshold’s Ed Hughes Mamie Waters Pittston Katia Fenley Main Street Brick Yard Never Sweats South Side Modocs Taylor Flannery Svore W. G. Thoman West Pittston Greenwood Friends

Bucklow Arnica Salva Sale Exults Cures for Bruises

An 1830s advertisement proclaims Bucklow's Arnica Salva as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers and eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises relief for piles and telegraphs a price of two shillings per box sold by Matthew Broa with testimonial claims and a note of Oct 21 183.

Matthewa Broa

Pittston Notes on County Bill Dispute and Local Events

The Pittston Gazette protests the county bill of 300 for publishing the county statement arguing a lower sum is proper and criticizing the county controller for not approving higher charges. Memorial Day programs, high school graduations, a Luzerne Fair Association formation, railroad timetable changes, and various local incidents fill the remainder with notices of entertainments, injuries, and civic concerns.

Wilkes Barre Hart Pitteton Gazette Abednego Reese Abedoego Gazette Reana Ree Harrisburg Commissionera W.L Hibbs West Side Ypmn Isaac Lovell Ciesesecee Anna Jordan Abbie Armstrong Willie McKaig Gertrude Thatcher Tin Soldier J. Cawley N. Jones B. Semnop Willie Patterson Thomas Curry Helen Jones Chotte Cece Linde Siegfrind Keroen Andrew Bryden Mertram McDonald Song of Battle Field Dlarry Melirath Sulevtions

Stroudsburg Local Notes Add Mix Of Events

The Stroudsburg area reports a pistol accident with a man shooting his hand while clearing an old revolver. Posts at the Stroudsburg Post Office now dispatch a direct pouch to Philadelphia. Local trips include fishing on Hunter’s Range with a sizable catch. Several residents, including Mrs. Mary Drake, receive pensions. A wedding in Tobyhanna and a renewed mill issue at Kittatinny are noted. Community plans include a bicycle parade and a proposed Elmhurst board of trade with a meeting set for May 20.

William van Baskirk Main Straet van Baskirk Stroudsburg Philadelphia Delaware, Lackawanna Seaator McPherson George Kittatinny Gap M. Savacool Scranton Robert Coolbaugh Mart Smith Milford Frisdenburg Mary A. Drake Liyod VV Cramer Misa Alma Deroach Tobyhanna N. Turner East Stroudsburg Harrisburg Monroe County John B. Williams North West Mutual Insurance Company Milwaukee Aaron Hoff Danville Addie Flory Bangor Mise Blancblugier Ena Miller Wilkes-Barre & Tistern Pocono

JERMYN GLEANINGS HIGHLIGHT LOCAL NOTES OF FUNERALS MEETINGS

Harry Povarid graduates with honors from Wyoming seminary after a period as a shorthand and bookkeeping student. The only son of William Clemon is buried at Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. James G. Shepherd hosts a missionary tea on May 20. William Hunter Post and Oscar Smith Camp members attend St Marys Church for a fine sermon by Rev. Father Lynott. Eline Snyder, 85, dies in Scott township. Mr Soyer, longtime resident, leaves a wife and a large family. Funeral from Kouga Tuesday at 11 am with interment in Scott. Red Men's social Saturday night enjoyed by invitees. Scranton politicians address the William McKinley club. John Shay of Plymouth dies after a Mayfield car collision on the Carbondale line.

Harry Povarid Wyoming Seminary William Clemon Rose Hill Cemetery James G. Shepherd William Hunter Post Grand Army Republic Oscar Smith Sons of Veterans St Mary's Catholic Church Father Lynott Eline Snyder Scott Township Soyer Kouga Depoait N. Y Red Men Scranton William McKinley Club John Shay Plymouth Mayfield Carbondale Electric Road

Pleasant evening party at Carmall Street home

A cordial social gathering was held at Abraham Margetson’s home on Carmall street Friday evening with games singing and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Barret Birkbeck Jones Palmer Cooper Morgans and others as well as A Margetson and Ed Wieland. Memorial Day to be observed in Vile place Newton. The O’Hara orchestra performed in Daryea on Thursday. Nellie Lanahan wife of Mick Lanahan died Saturday. Lov and the Rev M J Conway are noted residents in the area.

Delaware, Lackawanoa and Western Railroa Pittston New York Thomas Reed David Powera Harry Brimble Cork Lang Reed, Powers and Brimble Journal West Pittston Cambro- American Society Music Hall Anna Axhorn William Street James McFerrich Philadelphia William Dolan Franklin Street Abraham Margetson Carmall Street Alice Barret Mary Birkbeck Portia Isadore Jones Hannah Atta Palmer Clara Candelia Barret Gortia Watkiss Sarah A. Cooper Maggie Gray Mary Margetson Daryea Thoraday Jon I O'Hara P. Ketrick Will Roberts George O'Hara George Conutteman George E Hunter Boj. Brice William Moran Pittsburg Equire Cummings Olyphant Nellie Mick Lanahan Lov M. J. Conway Pines

Criticising a Young Lady Outrage Sparks Mock Advice

In a brisk exchange Charley and George mock a young woman as a "pretty girl" for a supposed fault. They discuss a dragon of blotches on his face, claim to have cured it with a supposed blood corrector, and reference the governor's rheumatism and athletic comeback while noting illicit drug sales.

Charley George Wharley Misa Danny

Loyal Knights plan parade and Hungarian celebration in Olyphant

Olyphant residents anticipate a Wednesday parade led by the Loyal Knights of America starting 1:30 from Odd Fellows hall, with many societies invited. The event will pass Union Cemetery then Lackawanna streets with Rev. Peter Roberts as speaker. Hungarian ceremonies on Willow Street will include church rededication and excursions. A dam flood at Olyphant Water Co. caused minor damage and an ice house washout.

Loyal Knights of America Union Cemetery W. W. Waters Lackawanna Delaware and Lackawannna Peter Roberts Willow Atraet Forest City John Mary Fox Frank Pickering Peckville Victor A. Vinal

Honesdale Dance Benefits Company E at Armory

About two hundred people attended a Friday armory dance for Company E with Metagar’s Orchestra and Mise Marie Mason of Scranton in charge of the kirmess. Prizes from the week’s kirmess sale were auctioned between dances, with several residents winning items. Street work continues on Mula Street while residents comment on local office candidates and Mel Jennie Schoonover rides a new bicycle.

Company E Metagar's Orcheater Mian Lila A. Stewart Kingston N. Y Mise Marie Mason Scranton Margaret Dolmetach Antonette Dowland Marietta Suckaye Stella Wefferling Harold van Keuren Freaul Farnham Charles Weston Misa Bronacombe Thomas Puller F. 3. Whitney T. Frank Ham D.C. Osborne CT. Brown Fred M. Spencer J. Kirk Rose Haus Weston Luterial Tue Thipuxr Honesdale John Kohbach Kohbach Mira Jennie Schoonover Krantz Mula Street

Elmhurst News Briefs Highlight Local Roundup

Local items note grand juror from Lackawanna county, Snyder visiting from Stroudsburg State Normal, and Yeuwor’s building nearing occupancy. Kimburet boulevard work advances toward Nay Ang with planned completion. Community attends tri county Christian Endeavor in Scranton and hears Professor Dickie at Frothingham. Baseball interest rises as club forms. Butterfield Snyder Aquino visit Scranton. Rhodes heads Roaring Brook Turnpike.

C. 0. Clay Lackawanna County Courta W. ©. Snyder Stroudsburg Samuel Dickie Frothingham B. F. Butterfield J. H. Snyder Aquino Scranton Svat J. M. Rhodes Roaring Brook Turnpike Company Bas

Castoria Brand Recalled in Reprint of Early Advert

The text recalls stories of Castoria given to a child from infancy through adulthood as a recurring remedy. It notes the product’s use by mothers and for children while hinting at the enduring cultural presence of the remedy in family care.

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