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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
12
An old article mocks outdated typhoid remedies and touts Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a supposed germ killer. It claims a tablespoon in drinking water renders disease germs harmless and cites government approval to bolster its dubious medical claim.
Local item notes night school disturbances by a water street gang now moved to Broad street with disruptive acts cited near churches. Also mentions corn curiosity in Frank Brandenburg’s possession and social notes on residents, coal payroll, hotel staff illnesses, and events including Welsh singers at Music Hall and theater programs.
Dalton The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church hosted a New England tea in the church basement. Mr KH Gates friends held a farewell reception before his move to Chattanooga next spring. Percy Davenport visiting P Brull's, Davenport plans Alaska trip next spring. Local teachers Han yen Hills Klanton attend Berun ton institute. Wilson Dershimer home from Wyoming seminary. Mispes Vanna Dershimer and Char-
Jette Smith visits Miss F Eleanor Feesecker at Newton. Miss Helen Santee travels to Scranton to spend winter. Mr Frank Smith and son Charles visited the metropolis on Wednesday. Miss Helen Wall spends the week with her aunt in Beranten.
A Thursday meeting of the borough council approves partial payment to Platt for the electric plant work and extends pole lines to several streets. Engineers are appointed, wages set, and tax exemptions considered for a potential new business. Church notices and local developments fill out the report.
Mrs Marla Decker of Scranton visits Honesdale friends. Rev W H Swift will discuss The Duty of Citizens on Sunday. Mrs Fred Whitney visiting in Washington DC. Mrs F W Burns staying with Dr Reed Burns in Scranton. Mrs J I Weston and Mrs C H Brady in New York. W J Barnes Prohibition candidate for representative has withdrawn. W W Wood of National Elevator Works secures five elevator contracts. Delaware and Hudson Gravity railroad trains began April 1877. Rev R M Roderick to preach final sermon at Honesdale Baptist Church before leaving for new field. Mr Irving Hagerman forfeits Coyne House lease near New York cells.
A dated ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, certain remedy for piles. It claims long standing cases can be cured without surgery, offering rapid relief, reduced suffering, and a low price of five cents, with the Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Minnesota as the source.
A social event at the Schanoan home featured games and dancing with refreshments. Numerous attendees listed, including May Schanoan’s guests and local townsfolk.
Olyphant reports Washburns famous white and colored minstrels present illustrated songs dances trapeze and vitascope at Father Mathew opera house. A Mack Diamond express scene runs at 7% miles an hour. Injured worker William Lewis had a hand crushed. Dr. Van Sickle treated him. Railroad work continues toward January 1 completion to move two thousand tons daily through the Olyphant breaker.
Neeften New Zealand reports large sales of Chamberlains medicines especially the cough remedy. He notes two years of high sales, strong efficacy reports from customers, and personal household benefit. The note includes a warning to keep the bottle away from children and lists William Beantlebury and Matthew Prothers as sellers.
Mrs Rosa Gay of 720 Wall St Los Angeles credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with dissolving her ovarian tumor after three bottles and urges other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts More than a million women reportedly benefited from the remedy and it is described as a modern safeguard of women's happiness and strength.
Biographical sketch of James Pyle Wickersham founder of Millersville State Normal School and first Lancaster County superintendent. Notes his role in establishing county superintendents, reforms to school laws, and his writings on education. Mentions his early life, career, and service as state superintendent.
No school this week as Miss Kate Van Fleet attends the Institute of Borayton. Mr. Alexander Stidgway has recovered and is seen about the farm or at the post office. Alexander is known for his storytelling reputation.
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