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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1895

Page

2

Trimmed Hats Sale Prices Displayed

Retail notice lists trimmed hats with bulk pricing. Hats priced at ten dollars reduce to five, eight hats to four, seven to three fifty, and six to two fifty. Second line provides no further details.

Hat sale promises free trimming on caps

The ad lists Plaid Rob Roy Caps at 60 cents and Velvet Rob Roys at 60 cents, along with infant and children silk and wool caps from 25 cents to 2.00. It notes a ten day period offering free hat trimming.

Prominent 19th Century Mail-Order Price List

A short catalog style notice lists varied goods with low prices including 100 ladies handkerchiefs 2 cents 60 all wool garments 49 to 60 cents 40 inch dress goods 22 cents and Turkish towels 10 cents. The ad promises prepaid express charges for out of town shipments and refunds on request.

Local Society Notes and Weekend Events

Mrs George Steig visits Englewood N J A B Cowles returns from New York City Bertha Lewid visits Feranton Friends send well wishes to A J Smith convalescing EB J Feehley notes four babies in population poem A quarterly Methodist meeting set for next weekend Birthday party hosted by Samael Waleing at Sam Hall residence Attendees include Hertha Lewis Jennie Challis Bertha Bold Maud Miller Ina Benjamin Cora Sherman Jessie Polhamus Della Stone Carrie Dean Sadie Sophia Mahony Louise Emma Feehley Sam Hall John Weir Ira Roberts Earl Stone Robert Backer John Mahony Newell Tyler Mutual Admiration Society to meet Monday for officer election Rev F H Parson unites Louisa Tyler to Parton Stone in marriage at Methodist Episcopal parsonage

George Steig Englewood N. J B. Cowles New York City Misa Bertha Lewid Feranton A.J. Smith EB. J. Feehley Trimby Methodist Episcopal Church Samael Waleing Charles Hall Hertha Lewis Jennie Challis Scranton Bertha Bold Maud Miller Ina Benjamin Cora Sherman Jessie Polhamus Della Stone Carrie Dean Sadie Sophia Mahony Louise Emma _ Feehley Mesars Sam Hall John Weir Ira Roberts Earl Stone Robert Backer John Mahony Newell Tyler Mutual Admiration Society Main and Academy Street Methodist Episcopal Parsonage F. H. Parson Louisa Tyler Parton Stone

Local Residents and Visitors Noted in Scranton Notices

Mr and Mrs Luke Clark plan to move to Oswego New York on Wednesday. Mrs W L Anthony was out of town Saturday afternoon. Spring Brook Coal company paid employees on Friday November 22. C S Snyder begins constructing a home on Dymond Street with L A Howard as contractor. Mr and Mrs C B Brodhead of Montrose visiting town. Mr and Mrs Samuel Boam of Brook Street visited Scranton Saturday. Ours folks attended the opera Saturday evening. David Robertson spent Sunday with his parents on Main Street. Rev and Mrs L A Lindermuth were visiting out of town Sunday. Ladies Aid Society Meth Episcopal church to host turkey supper on Thanksgiving Day.

Luke Clark Oswego N. Y W. L. Anthony Spring Brook Coal Company Snyder Dymond Street L. A. Howard Brodhead Montrose

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder diseases with a new remedy. It eases pain in the urinary passages and back for both men and women, relieves water retention, and offers prompt cure. Sold by C. M. Harris at 126 Avenue, Scranton, Pa.

C. M. Harris Scranton

Scramble Soon to Begin for House Offices in Washington

The canvass for principal House of Representatives offices is heating up ahead of the Republican caucus next Saturday. Candidates seek clerkship, sergeant-at-arms, door keeper, postmaster, and chaplain with varied regional support and debates over the West versus East advantage. Reed of Maine is favored for speaker. McDowell and Henderson vie for clerkship amid westward backing.

House of Representatives Reed Washington House Schbitt House Willard's Hotel Thomas J. Henderson Illinois Alexander McDowell Pennsylvania McDowell New York Henderson Cannon Ohio Maine T. H. McKee Indiana Republican Congressional Campaign Committee B. Russell Missouri Bach Russell McKee Minnesota Hartshorn Iowa Glenn W. L. Tipton Tennessee Tipton Cleveland Tenn Henry Sherwood Michigan Harrison Mesers Ramedell and Waton Parsons and Gottwald

Burned at the Stake in a French Pilot's Death

Report from Cayenne reveals French pilot Evariste was burned alive at the stake by Veiga Cabral, ruler of Amapa, after guiding the Bengali to Mapa to aid in releasing Captain Trajan. Cabral allegedly summoned a lookout and captured Evariste, who was executed despite French authorities’ involvement.

France Georgetown Demerara Cayenne French Guiana Evariste Veiga Cabral Amapa Mapa Trajan Cabral Counanl Brazil Elvariste

Petrified Man Found in Harrison Figgans Field

Savannah Iowa residents report a petrified man exhibit found in Harrison Figgans' field. The figure is remarkably preserved including hair and moustache. Evidence suggests foul play with tied wrists a leather strap and a fatal hole in the forehead.

Savannah Iowa Harrison Figgans

Unwilling Bridegroom Married in St Marys Church

A judge and a constable assisted the ceremony performed by Rev. A. Steffen at St. Marys church last night. Invitations to join a union were used three weeks ago, indicating social or family obstacles to the match.

Winfield, L. 1 A. Steffen St. Mary's Hermann & Seymour St. Pauls Moman

Third Term Boomlet Inspires Cleveland Third Term Talk

In St Louis on November 4, Secretary of Agriculture Morton suggested a third term for President Cleveland. He argued government is like banking, needing a trusted leader retained through multiple terms, while noting no one knows Cleveland’s candidacy.

St. Louis Cleveland Morton United States

Stuart seeks U.S. help after Mexican trial

William A. Paxton receives a plea from Mac Stuart once foreman on Paxton’s Keystone ranch alleging wrongful railroaded trial in Hidalgo del Parral. Stuart claims a Mexican policeman attempted to shoot him after a near confrontation and he shot in self defense, leading to swift arrest and conviction in Chihuahua courts.

Omaha Neb William A. Paxton Mac Stuart Paxton Keystone Ranch Ogallala Stuart United States Hidalgo del Parrell Chihuahua

Mob Kills Professor Purdue in Mount Vernon Georgia

Alley, Ga November 24 A mob abducted Professor Purdue from the Mount Vernon jail at 1 am shot him and cut his throat after trampling the sheriff. Purdue linked with Miss Willie Grady the jail helper and sought to prove her reputation amid alleged criminal involvement. He was married with several daughters and noted for intellect.

Alley Purdue Mount Vernon Willie Grady

Help Wanted and Rental Notices From Scranton Tribune Ads

Classified ads show various employment offers from salesmen and gents to upholsterers and dressmakers, plus rental listings for multiple rooms and houses. Includes firms like Clifton Foap and Manufacturing Co, Mango Chemical Company, and Edwards & Co, with locations in Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Scranton.

X. Y Tribune Bella Clifton Foap and Manufacturing Co Cincinnati Anufacturers' Oil Co Cleveland

Coats and Capes Offered at Manufacturer Cost

Wallace announces a big sample lot of coats and capes sold at the manufacturer’s production cost, saving customers five to ten dollars per garment. Garments are latest production, in perfect condition, guaranteed correct in style, finest workmanship, and true fitting.

Help Wanted Mix of clerical and household positions

Classified notices show various help wanted items from clerks and stenographers to widows seeking day work, with addresses like Tribune office and Dix court. Also listed are professional ads, lodge notices, and a roster of local doctors and architects across Scranton venues.

Zitvuation ALLS Hoffman Dix Court Py Artep ABS General Mercantile Business Kl Tribune Onlford Court

White House guards boosted after war era

Washington November 24. Sentry boxes near White House entrances have been replaced. Police protection around the mansion is greater than at any time since the war. Six officers are on duty in the grounds at all times with enhanced automatic alarms linking to police headquarters and military posts. The president and family were away in summer and a constant guard was maintained, making intruders unlikely.

Washington White House Fort Meyer Marine Barracks

Hermit Dead in Aut. Enoch Willing of Philadelphia

Information from Dalton Canyon near Pomona California reports that Enoch Willing an elderly hunter and hermit was found dead in his bed in a ramshackle shanty. He lived in poverty and was buried by charity in the canyon. He was a member of the Willing family of Philadelphia and first cousin of Edward Willing.

Pomona Cal Dalton Canyon Enoch Willing Willing Philadelphia Edward Willing John Bare San Gabriel Canyon

Me Bedding Co Upholster and Renovate Furniture

Me Bedding Co offers upholstery for furniture and bedding items. The firm cleans carpets renovates feathers makes over mattresses and repairs springs for iron beds and other furniture.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Tables 1895

Time table for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehich and Susquehanna Division effective November 17 1895. Trains from Scranton and Wilkes Barre to Atlantic City New York Newark and Elizabeth and other points with multiple departures including express services and parlor car options. Through tickets available at the station. Alds and J H Olm Ausen listed as general agents.

New York Newark Elisabeth Philadelphia Maudh Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Fuston Ocean Grove A. m Jahanon Harris Paitaville Aldw Es Ged Pans J. H. Olmausen Gen Bunn Asert

Scranton Rail Schedules To Pittston Wilkes Barre and More

Train times from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre White Haven Ha Sleton Pottsville and other points on Beaver Valley and D H routes. Services to Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg Rochester Buffalo and New York with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on select trains. Officials include Rollin H Wile R Gen Supt and Jaan Lee Gen Pass Agt Philadelphia.

Scranton Migene New York D. Am Cranton Pittston Wilkes. Barre Ee R. R White Haven Hasleton Pottaville Beaver H. RR Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithacaee

Del., Lack. and Western timetable details 1886

Timetable notice for Delaware Lackawanna and Western trains effective Monday June 1886. Lists express and local trains to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Bath Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Oswego Richfield Springs Ithaca and more with intermediate stops and Pullman cars. Includes connections at Buffalo Northumberland Nanticoke and Plymouth and directs to pocket timetables and city ticket offices for details.

York Easton Trenton Mogeoi Phic Douth Washington Ashington Tobyhanna Binghamton Eneaie Mie Mira Corning Bath Pepaias Nanticoke Plymouth H and I Pullman SPP M. J. Smith Cknuwanna Avenue Depot

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedules

Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 7:00 a.m. and 3:29 p.m. Also for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7:00 9:40 p.m. and 3:29 p.m. All the above are through trains to and from Honesdale. Trains leave Wilkes-Barre at 6:59 a.m. and 3:19 p.m.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Erie Railroad Honesdale Hawley

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