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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1895
Page
7
Simpson & Co.'s Cedar avenue silk mill saw partial operation yesterday with one loom running. Superintendent Butler oversaw the trial, and factory officials expect full-scale work to start by the new year, pending completion of machinery and staff. The piece notes community interest and plans for broader production from December onward.
The Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society adopted resolutions asserting forfeiture of the Browning cup from the Young People's Literary Society of the First Welsh Baptist Church and challenging them to debates. Members include S. T. P. Cocker and committee leaders Charles P. B. Daniels John R. Edwards and Lewis Howell. Local notes mention revival services Rex C. E. Sweet and upcoming social events at area churches and halls.
Mrs J R Peck of Belmont Terrace left yesterday for a short visit to Montreal Canada Rev Mr McLean of Elmhurst spent yesterday at the Providence Presbyterian parsonage The chorus choir of the Providence Presbyterian church met in the church last evening for a rehearsal Mr and Mrs L L Burdick of Lake View are visiting Mrs Pickett of Northee avenue Mrs F Lacey and daughter of Richmond Hill Farm leave today for New York City for a few days
In Ithaca a Mrs. H T White recounts a year of kidney pain and backache after influenza. She credits Donn's Kidney Pills with rapid relief after two to three days, leading to full recovery and urging public knowledge of the remedy.
New York Philharmonic club entertained at Y M C A hall last night with a full audience of society and music lovers. The program drew repeated encores and featured soloists Eugene Weiner Paul Mende Carl Erle Louis G Kapp Adolph Studer Henry Lehmen and guest Misa Grenelli whose soprano voice and versatility enhanced the performance. A novel highlight was Lehmen's double bass solo.
Scranton Bicycle Club faces Elmira and Shamokin in a decisive Wednesday ballpark clash to break a scoreless draw from Elmira. Scranton seeks a dominent season with one defeat and plans to extend their winning streak while Elmira also pushes a strong record after tying Orange Athletic Club in New Jersey.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes its tourist system with growing participation in California and Florida tours. Two itineraries run February 12 and March 11 from Philadelphia, including New Orleans Mardi Gras stop and four to four and a half weeks in California. Details and tickets available at New York office or Room 41 Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Bishop William O'Hara sues former pastor A Snigurski to clear and reform the 1886 deed to Prospect avenue property in Scranton. The suit asserts the lot was held in trust for the Polish congregation and seeks a court decree to vest title in the bishop in trust for the parish, avoiding a cloud on title.
A crowded Academy of Music audience packed the house for A Bunch of Keys also known as The Hotel. Teddy Keys and Grimery performed song and dance specialties with the Grand View Hotel setting run by Mr. Littleton Snages as the backdrop. The show offered new numbers and pleased spectators with satisfactory performances and admission prices.
The Munyon's Homoeopathic Remedy Company advertises a universal cure for indigestion and stomach troubles claiming to ease digestive distress, wind, bad taste, and headaches. It offers free diagnosis by Professor Munyon at 1905 Arch Street Philadelphia and mails remedies on receipt of retail price.
A Brooklyn doctor offers remedies for hoarseness nervous exhaustion and headaches. Suggestions include Cerebrine extract of the brain in five drop doses three times daily and Natrolithic Salts to regulate bowels. Other notes mention Ovarine and various animal extracts as possible tonics.
An 19th century ad explains kidney complexion caused by poor blood filtration and claims Dr Hobb’s Sparagus Kidney Pills will purify blood, restore color, and improve health. It lists symptoms, benefits, and says relief comes from proper kidney filtration with pills, pamphlet offered free.
F Howard and J Maloney, two local youths, began at 3 PM to move two beer kegs from Green Bay to St Louis. They were escorted out of town by a brass band.
Nine more Freckles burn Black Liver Se indies and Ballow Come oe if I not will use my Superior Fat at a cosmetic but a medicine Wison's acts directly on the skin removing all discoloration An leg a ee fed in spotless complexion can every instance by ite use bottle For sale at EB M Heiss war dressing and Manicure Parlors 390 Lackawanna ave Mall orders filled promptly.
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