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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1894
Page
4
The piece argues smart buying determines dress quality not spending. It notes two women spend the same amount yet the better shopper gets more value. Finding the right store matters, as money buys differently by location and purpose, especially for meat and clothing.
A shop owner pledges superior value and service, emphasizing near-sourcing and patron interests. The message stresses fair buying, customer trust, and lasting patronage as the path to success.
We invite shoppers to inspect our large diverse stock of fall and winter fabrics and styles. Never before have prices been so favorable or stock so good and well chosen. We pride in merit and welcome lookers as well as buyers. frequent visits boost confidence in trade.
The Carbondale report notes a balloon ascent that failed to rise fully, with Mr. Jewell in the air about two minutes before landing nearby. A second balloon attempt by another party is promised for this afternoon. Nearby, contractor John Booth completed grading Terrace street amid local activity and a kitchen accident scalds a baby at Cottage Street.
Mr and Mrs R H Campbell and family attended the golden wedding of Mr Campbell’s parents at Minooila last evening. A son has blessed the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Sheehan. The Avoca Literary and Debating society opened its season with a varied program featuring songs recitations and readings by local residents.
The republican John R. Jones club met in Lindo's hall Monday at 8 o'clock and the John P. Kelly club met in O'Hara's hall last evening with a large attendance. Hoo, M. T. Burke, Democratic candidate for the Fourth district legislature, spoke briefly. The McKinley club held no regular session at Linde's hall Thursday with a large turnout and several addresses. Charles P. O'Malley, Republican candidate for the district legislature, was present. Ella Van Doren and Thomas Maines announce their marriage for Wednesday the 17th. St Thomas' congregation opens its grand fair in the church basement Monday evening with high expectations and many features and a large variety of articles planned.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Til was told she had consumption and had no hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Eggers of 189 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold nearly consumption and after one bottle of this medicine was cured in two weeks Free trial bottles at Matthews Bros Drug store regular size 50c and 1.
Hallstead reports Andrew MedArdrewa may move to Binghamton in the future. Mrs Van Loan fell from her veranda on Church Street and broke her arm yesterday. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at the Baptist church elected officers for the year: President Miss Mary Scotton Vice President Miss Jennie Bound Secretary John Tyler Treasurer Nee Lawrence. Charles Quirier visits Dalton. M Cotter of Elmira visits Anna McCarty. Andrew Sawyer returns from Candor to his home. Mr and Mrs M B Wellman of Jermyn visit C J Langley on Front Street. Mrs John Tyler visiting friends in Syracuse. Irene Hyde of Afton visiting Mrs John Davia. Annie H Dunham calls on Owego. F Smith of Newark Valley visits town. For earache toothache sore throat swollen neck and cold inflammation use Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
A nostalgic marketing verse traces Cantoria and Castoria references from infancy to motherhood, noting Castoria products as a constant companion through childhood milestones and adult stages. The playful chant emphasizes the brand’s presence across generations and time.
Mrs Stone and daughter from New York returned home after visiting Mrs John M Levis The Maple City wheelmen hosted their inaugural ball at the armory with many racers in attendance Music by Metzgar orchestra Prizes awarded to victors amid applause The Green Ridge wheelmen of Scranton won a silver cup for best appearing club in the morning parade The Wayne Independent carries a one mile bicycle championship challenge from Robert M Doan with prize badge to be awarded on acceptance through the Independent
Mrs Meritt Podrick and son Howard of Madison Ave Scranton visit Mra Henry Reynolds on Maple St in Nellie DeGraw of Scranton visits friends this week. Typhoid fever illness noted for Harry Halstead and Fred B Small. Mr and Mrs Milea Gardner Loncetta Gardner H W Toorpe G B Matthewson attend C W Mason anniversary at Dalton Tuesday. L A Capwell wife and baby depart for Indiana where Capwell will work as railroad fireman.
The Price Library hosted a lecture by G Kerr to a large cultured audience. The association plans a grand rink entertain ment on the 224th. Cantata Jeptha and his Daughter scheduled for next Thursday and Friday. Obn C Richards is in New York City. A Fifth ward fire company will be organized. The M E church choir will perform special music at Sunday services.
Mrs John Barnes disposes of property at Main and Willow to Jonathan Schneer of Winton. A Fruit social and entertainment is set for Grassy chapel next Monday evening. Horace Frear moved into rooms over Chancey Wilte. The Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson breaker employer was paid yesterday. Gn J W Beck visits Mill 7. Mrs Joha W Birnes seeks to dispose of household furniture. Anyone needing goods in this locale should call at 808 Main Street.
Joseph McConnell visits his son the druggist in town. Halstead plans a new depot and the D L W Co is urged to survey the area. Susquehanna resident Charles Sabin was in town Wednesday. Brakeman William Decker of the D L W was severely injured after a fall in Hallstead yard. Cash Cole refitted the Isbell elder mill and Syeces business. Montrose fair gate receipts totaled 870 with a strong display across departments.
Henry J. Best was at Noxon yesterday. Wannam Fowler made a business trip to Duryea and Avoca on Friday. Mrs Joseph McReill is suffering with quinsy. G A Jones of Wilkes Barre was in town on Friday. Frank Nuss was at Duryea yesterday. Frank Humphrey has just returned from Tunkhannock.
Rev J L Race was not a visitor to Kingston on Thursday G Cooper of Pittston visited friends Thursday J Tenant of Wyoming Seminary is engaged to assist Rev J L Race and will start duties next Sunday Rev J Erwin Brodhead left for Philadelphia to resume studies on Wednesday
An advertisement extols Sprudel Spring waters as life prolonging, now sold as Salt from Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Sprudel Balt powder is described as an altera tive and cleansing remedy that dissolves bile and soothes irritation. It warns against imitations and notes the genuine label bears Risner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.
Augustus Strafer a section hand on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad was struck at Gravel Place. Jacob Rinker of Jackson township age 98 died of old age. Public schools closed for scarlet fever. Harry Trausne broke his arm. Harry Palmer has two horses in Nazareth fair. Fred Barlont’s gray horse colicked. Linfield Barton ill with typhoid fever. A new Bible lesson teacher appointed at the Lutheran church starting Sunday. A trip by Dr N C Miller and wife Ming Loo Smith and Mrs T F Hane through New Jersey to Long Branch Ocean Grove with return via New York Patterson and Washington. Samuel Belils and Miller of Bartonsville removed from a Wilkes-Barre and Eastern train for disorderly conduct and plan to sue the conductor. Health board found no issues in the school building and scarlet fever cases mild. schools expected to resume Monday. Young Men’s Christian Association elected directors and trustees with multiple term lists. Guu club shooting tourney reports J W Hoffman of New Jersey hitting 99 of 100 clay pigeons. First football game at the normal on Saturday afternoon October 6 between Hawke ttatown and the normal.
Mrs Thompson returns home after a three month visit in England. William Farrell, injured in the Eris minna in Forest City, moved to Carbondale hospital in critical condition. William Case relocated to Warren lot in a newly built house. Schoolhouse expansion nearly finished. Professor Brennan of Carbondale may teach here next week. George Youngs improving after injury. Charles Davey building for Stephen Fitzpatrick. Henry Wizzard loses a cow that hasn’t returned since last Tuesday. Robert Burns moved into Patrick Gillispie’s basement. Main Street being upgraded by an electric railroad project. Supervisors McGirty and Coughlin plan to remove the steep hill. Mrs Patrick Gillispie recovered enough to go out. A son born at ex Constable McHugh’s home.
On Friday night several youths stung George Fravis with a playful surprise prior to his departure for the Baltimore Medical College. Mrs. E. Stanley led the monthly gospel meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the ball on Thursday afternoon. Edna Depew plans to leave today for Pottsville to join her husband with Jones Bros. Ella Pelton visited Scranton last Wednesday. Silvester Vangorder and family from McKean county spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wardell. Mrs. Malone and daughter Edna were with her brother A. Havenatrie on North Wyoming street. Isaac Biesecker is on the sidke list. Mrs. T. B. Howe of Green Ridge visits sister Mrs. J. W. Sayre.
Forest City plans a December 25 1894 program at the Davis Opera House with a mixed chorus of 60 to 76 voices performing O Father Whose Almighty Power Handel Prige prize 150. Male chorus 16 to 20 voices to sing The Lord's Prayer Come Unto Me Bruns prize 40. Ladies chorus 13 to 17 voices Arise Glad Summer Morn Leslie Double quartet Men of Harlech Parry prize 20. Quartetto Asa Grove Liwynann Thomas prize 10. Trio God Be Merciful Parry prize 6. Duet Song and Hope Evans prize 6. Duet The Two Burda Parson prize 0. Soprano It Will Exalt Thee Evans prize 4. Alto How Well I Now Re member Parry prize 4. Tenor Shot Upon the Shore Madoc prize 4. Baritone Old Land of the Harp Evans prize 4.
A political appeal urges a vote for Representative Scranton as a shield for home industry and family welfare. It frames Republican protection as safeguarding husband and wife and children, contrasting it with a fatal leap in the dark and stark warnings about opposing candidates. It cites Holland Mich and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in an unrelated endorsement.
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