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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
7
A business named Open Their Everything New operates at 122 North Main Avenue. The notice provides location details and implies retail or service activity but lacks further specifics on offerings or hours.
Miss Effie T Sayres married Edwin J Bliss of Delphos Ohio in a parlor ceremony at 8 15 pm hosted by Rev Dr McLeod of the second Presbyterian church Photos show bridesmaids and ushers as guests from Scranton Wilkes Barre and nearby towns A series of accidents on the West Side leaves several injured and a death notice marks the funeral of Mrs Alspaugh plus social notes on weddings parties and local society figures.
Daniel Sullivan a 30 year old builder for Phenix Bridge on Roaring Brook structure was badly injured when a crowbar fell from a beam striking his head and right shoulder. He is expected to be unable to work for a month. Ambulance summoned to Lackawanna hospital. Trainload of raw material arrived and operations resume. fears of pig iron shortage proved temporary. North works to resume next Monday.
The rectory grounds on South Blakely street are being graded and sodded. Miss Marie Holleran returns from Wilkes-Barre after attending her uncle’s funeral. A poverty party is held by the Dudley Street Baptist YPCS at Mrs Hughes’s home on South Blakely street this Tuesday night. The council to meet Saturday to revise allocations and conduct business. The YLC Presbyterian circle meets at Mrs Grace Chamberlain’s Blakely street home this afternoon at 4. Funeral of Mrs Sammon today with burial in St Mary’s cemetery. New sidewalks laid in front of Yost’s jewelry and Sweltzer’s barber shops. Emma Swarts surprised at home on South Blakely street with games and refreshments. attendees listed.
Workers at Pyne and Taylor to be paid this afternoon. W. Thompson Jr. residence in Greenwood nearly finished. Scranton Axle Works idle today. Thomas Murray recovering slowly. Manager M. F. P. Judge plans extensive cantata preparation for The Flower Queen on October 22.
Miller Brady wedding at Grace Church Honesdale yesterday drew notable society attendance from Scranton Allentown and New York. The bridal party wore white silk and organdie with roses while Rev John N Lewis led the Episcopal ceremony. After the vows a reception followed at Dr W Brady’s home with Bauer’s orchestra playing and refreshments served.
The groom will include New York and the Atlanta exposition in their plans. The bride received many handsome gifts, several from Tiffanys New York. Afterward the newlyweds will settle at 1010 Pine Street Scranton with out-of-town guests from Saegersville Chicago Denver Kingston Scranton Lehighton Wilkes Barre Jersey City Allentown Nicholson Brooklyn Milanville and more.
Closing arguments in the Potter vs Scranton Traction case are set for today in the federal building. Judge Lynch presided as ex-Judge Jessup and counsel argued points on negligence and appliance reasonableness. Burns for the plaintiff and Warren, Knopp, Ward, and Horn prepare to address the jury.
Professor Friedewald conducted a 14-player simul at the Young Men’s Christian Association parlors last night. He won ten games and drew three with H Finn H Wiking and Dr Halpert, losing only to A Bart. A new chess club formed with about twenty members and Kopft elected secretary. A five game match between Anderson and Friedewald is planned as a first event.
Notices detail William Kennedy of Priceburg challenging Martin Flannery of Dunmore to an alley ball match at James Twins’ court Priceburg with conditional terms. Similar challenge between Congrove Barry of Hyde Park and Dunmore players. A quoit match at Priceburg between Thomas Dodde and Thomas Middleton with stipulated stakes and start times. Also an advertisement for Swayne's Ointment and a call to advertise freely in the Tribune.
A nostalgic market memory notes how Castoria was sought in childhood for tears and in adulthood for infants. The refrain links mother and child care with the familiar remedy as a cultural touchstone across life stages.
Article explains kidney trouble as source of pains and rheumatism and promotes Dr Hebb's Sparagus Kidney Pills as a cure. Claims end to pain and disease by cleansing blood and aiding kidneys. Offers 60 cent boxes plus mail order pamphlet from Hols Medicine Co. Chicago or San Francisco.
The ad touts high class millinery with marked prices that beat rivals. It emphasizes top trimmers and designers as the best in the country and comparing favorably with world standards.
Fall and winter assortment offered with imported and domestic capes wraps box coats jackets and fur garments. Departments well known to patrons with a large collection on sale and very moderate prices.
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