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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1895
Page
4
Munyon's Remedies advertise cures for catarrh rheumatism kidney troubles coughs colds asthma nervousness female weaknesses and other diseases. The notice touts free Munyon's Guide to Health from druggists and offers 20 cent bottles and free medical advice from Professor Munyon at 1605 Arch Street Philadelphia PA.
A string of local deaths reported in Carbondale includes Mrs. Charles Alexander of North Church Street who died after months of illness. Born in Scotland, she emigrated to the U S then to this city and leaves four children. Also noted is the death of Christian Honold, long employed in area foundries, who succumbed after injuries from a bridge fall. Miss Lizzie Ammerman of Canaan Street died after a long illness, with funeral plans set for Monday. John W Hansen of Seventh Avenue died after a brief illness, described as a popular, kind young man nearing twenty.
Alfred Tuttle of Dundaff Street faces serious charges brought by his wife Clara Tuttle. A warrant for his arrest was issued after escalating domestic discord and an alleged assault on November eighteenth. Authorities expect a hearing to occur the following morning.
The body of J J Keating was found dead in his bed at Wandling. A high mass of requiem was held at St Rose church with Rev Father Griffin as celebrant. Pallbearers included J F McDonald M J Mulaney John Monahan D F Kerngs James A Collins John Farrell William Grady Port Rhinevault.
Attendees included Hon. John E. Roche and wife and Capt. DeLacy and wife from Scranton. The notice highlights out of town participation in the funeral gathering.
A local Post Office listing shows several names awaiting letters for unknown recipients. Names include David W. Evans William Gage Willam Johns M J Murphy J P eck Frank Skotto Fred Shaffer and multiple Mrs and Misses such as Eber Jones Mary McCartney Eva Mili iard Frances Briggs Bryan Failon Mary Reynolds Eva nne Mre Sue Feunent and Forvigh 8 Pole.
lL. M. Brundage, former owner of the Ready Pay Ment Market on Salem avenue, has rented the former L. G. Marcy shop and will soon reopen with a full line of meats.
Personal items report visits and guests across several towns. Names include Mrs Thomas Burns Ms Lydia Duffy J B Abbott and Miss Flo Coyne visiting relatives and friends in Scranton Honeydale Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre with extended family. Thanksgiving gatherings feature Mr and Mrs George Moore and Prof J F Crowell among attendees.
Claims paste like Swayne's Ointment cures tester ecgema and itch with eruptions on face hands and nose. Describes skin becoming clear, white and healthy and promotes asking a druggist for the product.
Charles Beebe of East Lemon escaped a ducking when a frightened horse bolted into Thunkhannock Creek during a crossing with a road cart. The article also covers multiple local updates from Montrose and nearby towns, including social visits, Knights of Pythias gathering details, bank president travel, church and lodge meetings, sewer dispute at Hotel Graham, a Thankgiving death, and obituaries of local residents.
Three houses in Oregon were entered on Wednesday night. Cash and a pair of trousers belonged to Charlie Hilborn were taken, then items from Henry Purnell and W S Miller, including a quilt, clothes, shoes, and a boat. Miller’s shelf held a suit and forty cents.
Thanksgiving visits mark the holiday with families from Carbondale, Virginia, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton seen in Pittston and Lemanton. An Avoca Hose Dramatic company performance at O Malley’s drew a large audience, led by Graham, Anderson, Kennedy, and others in a lively production of Tried and True.
An old remedy labeled as a simple cough and throat remedy made from Horehound Elecampane root rock candy and grape juice. It is not claimed as a patent medicine but uses ingredients common to Soran Ayes products and publicly sold by druggists. Price listed as 5 and 75 cents.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Saparilia as a universal blood remedy proven in thousands of cases. It asserts it cures scrofula salt rheum and blood poison when other medicines fail, touting its unique combination and process and inviting readers to request further details.
The groom William M. West and bridesmaid Miss Mabel Reynolds of Factoryville led the wedding with A W Lyons of Montrose as groomsman. Rev Ace of Brooklyn M E church performed the ceremony before about sixty guests, then a wedding supper. The couple left for a brief New York state trip amid rice shower. Local items note Erwin Buck, new news boy, was bitten by two dogs and is recovering. The Holy Lands exhibit in the Weiss building is praised. Alma Heiss and Lucy Amex of Wyoming seminary visit. Thanksgiving services held. several townsfolk visited or traveled for events.
Four masked men entered the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot Thursday around 1 am, bound the night operator Frank Smiley, and fled with $380. Patrick Coyl, the track walker, freed Smiley. The notice also mentions Heber Moor visiting Miss Winnie Reynolds, Miles Mabel Reynolds returning from a wedding, and the Henwood family moving to Quincy Avenue.
An Elmira resident, J. B. Bodder of 214 South Main, recalls lifelong kidney and bladder trouble after service. He reports sharp back pains and foul urine odor improving after taking Doans Kidney Pills, leading to full recovery and restful sleep. Sold by dealers 60 cents per box, six for $2.60. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole U.S. agents.
Mrs. A. B. Moss and her daughters Eva and Maud of Tunkhannock spent Sunday afternoon in Scranton as guests of Mrs. H. W. Tourje during their winter visit.
Mrs Burke aged 80 dies last Thursday and will be waked at her daughter Mrs Latigan home at 2 30 this afternoon. Olyphant Water Co widening Snyder avenue pipes. Mrs W C Griffin and daughter Neate visited Scranton last night. Mrs William Jackson of Carmall street sick. J Barrett and Misa Mertle Scott visited Olyphant. Distressing kidney and bladder issues relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure sold by C M Harris Scranton.
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