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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
7
We call your attention to savings in our cloak and suit department. Duchess May gloves are priced at one dollar. Three dress goods items merit interest and millinery prices have been cut, offering affordable selections.
A historical store advertises deep discounts on items including 25 Al Wool Jackets with storm collars and sizes 32 to 44, women’s tailor made black cheviot suits, and women’s black kersey capes. Also featured are gloves at $1, trimmed hats, dress goods, silks, and selected books at low prices, promising real bargain values.
The Great Store announces a grand toy store opening this Saturday in the basement. Thousands of toys fill the area with dolls drums pianos fire engines express wagons go carts and more. Youngsters are invited for a day of demonstrations and entertainment as the shop plans a busy season ahead.
The first evening of the fall festival at the Welsh Congregational church in Taylor featured well patronized booths and decorative arrangements to raise funds for the church treasury. Revival services and community events continued as townsfolk visited relatives and attended meetings of local orders.
Carbondale correspondent reports the Tribune is in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. All complaints concern regular delivery and news status should be addressed to Roberts and Heys, local news agents.
The Mitchells are a popular city organization drawing large crowds each evening with door prizes and a lively program. Professor Stone the hypnotist performs to entertain the audience, keeping them in roars of laughter. Tomorrow night promises new subjects and a noteworthy program lineup.
Miss Mary J. Carden and William H. Mahady wed first, followed by Marguret E. F. Carden and Alexander Flinnery in a small crowd at St Rose Church. Both couples wore elegant gowns and a reception at the brides’ home on Pundalt street followed the ceremonies.
The message reports Mrs Pathe Finegan buried yesterday at St Rose's cemetery. The funeral followed from the house before nine, with a procession to St Rose's church for a high mass of requiem. Rev W A Nealon preached a eulogy and consoled the bereaved family as the cortege attracted many townspeople and relatives.
Grace Vail was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Brookside with services at 2 20 by Reverend T B Jepson. Pallbearers included Edward Orths Orvie Swingle James Kegtar August Buinier Charla Alwander and Willan Skells. Flower bearers were Miss Nima Rolle and Miss McIntyre companions in life to the deceased.
Work on lower Seventh avenue halted after the city contractor claimed inability to pay costs without council authorization. A resolution was introduced at the last common council meeting to authorize the contractors.
A historical note recalls the Invalids Hospital in Buffalo South Carolina founded decades ago as a leading medical institute. It offered mail advice and home treatment, claiming cures for severe diseases and praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as effective aids against catarrhs and other ailments. A Worcester County correspondent testifies to recovery from a severe cold and chest discomfort after using the remedies.
Fragmentary text defends Cini Wheeler amid adverse opinions about employed methods. The note asserts Wheeler acted with justification in pursuing the work. No further details on event, date, or organization are provided.
Warren Pierson of Lincoln Avenue Wisconsin suffered a deep cut from an ax yesterday during a mishap at his home. Dr Lowry Wiese attended and sewed twelve stitches to close the wound, narrowly missing damage to his thumb. Recovery expected. game participation later uncertain.
A local club event in the Burke building drew many attendees who enjoyed the program. Townsfolk and visitors from out of town filled the venue as Mrs. Patrick Finnegan’s funeral drew crowds. reflections on residents' comings and goings appear throughout the city with multiple social calls and visits noted among families and friends.
Mrs Jaqub Mandel of Grassy Island mourns as a child died after playing with a boiling water filled toy on Tuesday evening. A physician attended but the child died shortly after. amidst the tragedy, Mr Dirliget Woodden and Martin Price were wed in Bl Potek's church last night. Mrs John Williams and Miss Jokle Koons of West Scranton celebrated at TD V Wievie Lackawanna street. Shulie has returned to Rome. Presbyterian church plans a turkey supper in the Stone building on Lackawanna Street Thanksgiving evening. The ladies of the church say the supper will be served.
Andrew attended a funeral at Hawley Tuesday. There will be a meeting of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association in their rooms this evening. Mrs. Charlies Kivane of West Pittton hosts Mrs. Elvira Jones of Susquehanna Street. Mr. and Mrs. James Langhan left Tuesday for Midland Ma to attend no funeral of a relative. Mrs. Michard Moyles of Lackawanah Strive is quite ill. Rev. George Harte is spending a few days at Providence. Miss Gertrude Northup of Glenwourn visits Mr. and Mrs. George Watts in Rhinkely. Mrs. Richard James of Pookville spent yesterday with Mrs. George Muniford.
The Blakely borough council met Tuesday to review the electric plant project and seek funding options. Mayor Williutie vetoed a hiring resolution for lineman Robert Niple. council upheld the veto as finances loom with $17,007.17 spent and $5,000 more needed to finish. The plan calls for bonds up to $29,000, transformers purchase, and continued engineering costs.
The Sarsfeld fate will open Tuesday evening with hall wiring completed and lights in operation for the first time. The bottle will be named after prominent town organizations and decorate efforts are underway. Margaret Buckley funeral held yesterday with burial at St Marys cemetery. A youth party gathered at Mrs Milligans Wednesday to celebrate the fifth birthday.
An incident in a medical college lecture highlights the danger of Bright's disease kidney illness. The professor, testing his own urine, declares he has contracted Bright's disease and dies within a year. The piece promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy endorsed by physicians scientists and used nationwide.
A granddaughter Clara Wirth Aviver receives a birthday gathering with relatives Emeline Nellie Annie Milligan and others and many presents at Miss Clart's. Rev J J McCabe recalls his brother James marriage to Marguret Moran. An entertainment and ball at Sinstheld opera house December 29 aids Mr McClane whose son died weeks ago. J Anderton makes New York purchases. Avoca and Pluins schools plan a Thanksgiving day gridiron test on the Wreet Avoca grounds.
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