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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1894

Page

8

NAM WWE HERE for your Dress Trimmings

Careful research and intelligent buying has put us far to the lead in this ever changing and treacher ous stack. The latest nove eliies in jets, silk and lace, deep, point ed collars, passamentarie points,gimps, tic. There are many departments we are compelled slight in an advertise ment, but shopping has become one of the acknwledged duties of women, and it is the plan of the progressive mer chant to always have pleasant sur mi ses for his visiting customers.

WWE

Silk Fabric Sale Highlights French and American Makers

The department emphasizes a liberal hand in dealing with novelties and staples from leading American and French manufacturers. It lists fabrics such as Black Sato Duchess and Black Moire Francaise with Bengalines and taffetas and notes prices are very low, inviting customers to choose Lille over others.

Lille

Doctor offers permanent cures at Spruce Street parlors

Dr. Rensves Ix announces full establishment at M2 Spruce Street Boranten Believer Torrie promises permanent residence and free examinations for all patients. He lists cures for nervous disorders eye and throat diseases digestive issues and sexual ailments with a special female department and a catarrh cure offer of four months treatment for ten dollars valid thirty days.

Rensves Ix Spruce Street Boranten Torrie Heine Fablic Hoyra Lovalor Christian

Keystone Academy News Highlights and Local Games

Keystone Academy notes a student Fred Small's sudden death and a teachable moment from a recent defeat at Binghamton. The second football team faces Cana’a school in Scranton, while Kingston trip to Wyoming Seminary is reported. Elocution, May 1 prayer meeting, and a Pullman Strike essay by Howard Swallow are mentioned along with visits from several locals and guests.

Fred Smal Mr. Small Cana Scranton Binghamton Kingston Wyoming Seminary Miss Acken Loomis Laffee Aid Society Fpactoryville Band Young Men's Christian Association Young Women's Christian Association Reynolds Howard Swallow Swallow Danville

Ill fated rower Mamie Schaeffer found in canal

In Ilonesdale Mamie Schaeffer the M year old daughter of Joseph Schaeffer disappeared after crossing a canal to visit a companion. Her hat floated in the canal near the newond lock and her body was recovered soon after.

Mamie Schaeffer Joseph Schaffer Honesdale Opera House Ohiewalk Alain Street Amity George Volet Nis Slster

Avoca Couple Weds at St Marys Church Avoca

Hamiel Morrow of Scranton and Miss Nelile McCifferty of Avoca wed in St Marys Church with a large bridal party. Bridesmaids from Avoca and Pittston wore gowns of white satin and silk, bouquets of cut flowers. Best man and ushers named. Wedding supper at the parental home followed by gifts and plans to reside in Beranton. Also notes a Republican rally at MecMillan’s hall and local social mentions.

Hamiel Morrow Scranton Nelile McCifferty Avoca St. Mary's M. F. Crane John Courtney Anna Morrow Mame Kearney Lizvie Dixon Mine B. Martin Pittston Kate Martin Hattie McCafferty New York HW. Martin William and Michael Dixon Hugh Jennings Frank Clark U. P Hoban John Dougherty Beranton Henry Martin MecMillikn Anna Graham Friend Pittsburg M. J. Lawlor Ix Wick Pucker Street West Aveni

Hallstead Local Notes and Arrivals

Albert Mitchell of Bradford visits his brother N T Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Charles Reed return from Cape Venison. Aaron Parker of Bumpville Pa returns home after visiting. A warrant issued for Constable Henry Barnes for alleged escape of John Downey. bonds posted for quarter sessions at Moulhome next week. Stella Liman of Hallaton Spa visits relatives. W D Lusk of Montrose visits town. George Capwell among visitors to the Parlor City. Mrs George Stone of Emma.

Albert Mitchell Bradford N. T. Mitchell Charles Reed Cape Venison Aaron Parker Bumpville Henry Barnes John Downey Tle Moulhome Mirs Stella Liman Hallaton Spa W. D. Lusk Montrose George Capwell Airs Civorge Stone Eimiu

Factoryville Notes and Epworth Rally Details

Funeral and community notices from Factoryville include the late F B Small's service at High Street, Mr Carr's death on Bunker Hill with Methodist church funeral plans, and a forthcoming Epworth League rally at the local Methodist church with day by day program items led by pastors and local leaders. Attendees to the Cantata of Bethlehem are listed alongside residents visiting relatives and friends.

Richard Henwood Maple F. B. Small High Street Joseph Carr Bunker Hill Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Methodist Frank Depew Factorsville Wecome E. W. Kemmer Factoryville League Ki. L. Davia Wyoming Seminary Fred Foster Nicholson C. H. Nerring Mill City J. O. Woodruff Binghamton Epworth G. I. van Woert J. P. Court Waverly Cooper Albert Mack Tunkhannock Emma Parish Harford Fannie Stephens Lisgle Wrigley Factoryville Nellie Decker Falls Jenette B. Osborne Bald Mount Department of Mercy and Help

Shakespeare Lectures Open Archbald Series

Colonel Homer B Sprague delivered the first of six Shakespeare lectures at Archbald University extension center in the graded school building to a large appreciative audience. He praised Shakespeare as a genius with vast linguistic knowledge and influence, noting Latin Greek Italian French and Spanish familiarity. The talk covered Shakespeare’s youth motives and early life. The next lecture is set for Wednesday November 7.

Homer B. Sprague Cornell University Archbald University Extension Center Colonel Sprague Shakespeare Ben Johnson Ariosto Boccaccio Maginn Eprague

Grand Ball Planned by Columbus Band in Keystone Hall

The Columbus band prepares for a grand ball at Keystone hall on Wednesday evening. El Yarrington returns from Jersey City. The Ladies Aid society reports about $10 net from the Baptist Christian Endeavor supper at Mrs Edward Morgan's home on Park street. Mr and Mrs William McMullen return from extended western trip. The Trainsmen Brotherhood to hold a grand ball tonight at the W W Watt building on Church street. Miss Besele Corby to host an informal party at her home on Wyoming street. Cake baskets at Davidow Bros.

T. J. McTighe Hotel American Columbus Band Keystone Hall Yarrington Jersey City Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Christian Endeavor Mileysion Edward Morgan Park Street Stephen Keglar Archbald Street William McMullen Kansas Nebraska Dakota West Brotherhood of Railroad Trains W. W. Watt Church Street Besele Corby Wyoming Street

Mrs Harding and Miss Thompson Visit Nearby Friends

Mrs H. W. Harding of Binghamton and Migrella Thompson of New York were calling on friends here on Tuesday. Miles Lizzie Mathews of Scranton is the guest of Mrs. W. C. Williams. Mrs. Dexter Stirker and Mrs. Wil Reynolds of Tunkhannock were early in town Tuesday. Miss Carrie Harding of Scranton also noted among callers.

8. W. Harding Binghamton Migrella Thompson New York Miles Lizzie Mathews Scranton W. C. Williams Dexter Stirker Wil Reynolds Tunkhannock Tuendafy Carrie Harding

Local Residents and Business Moves Highlight Town News

In town last evening were Mr and Mrs Henry Harding of Factoryville. Miss Anna Wilcox went to Brooklyn Pa on a business trip. C L Spencer bought the J M Osterhout property on State Street. Fred Williams and Fred Colvin traveled to Tunkhannock. Dayidow Bros advertise fine silverware in town.

Henry Harding Factoryville Anna Wilcox Brooklyn C. L. Spencer J. M. Osterhout State Street Fred Williams Fred Colvin Tunkhannock

Duryea Notes Movements And Local Work

D W Richards left yesterday for Bradford and Susquehanna counties. G M Davis of Old Forge began a new frame dwelling for P Toole of Priceburg. J Cooper family to move into Richard Mainwarring's former home. Mrs J B Grimshaw hosted the Ladies Aid society. Mrs J P Richards hosted a Sunday school class with Elian Brown Sarah Brown Jennie Seal Lizzie Davis and others. Davidow Bros lists table cutlery.

D. W. Richards Bradford Susquehanna G. M. Davis Old Forge P. Toole Priceburg J. Cooper Richard Mainwarring J. B. Grimshaw Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church J. P. Richards Elian Sarah Brown Jennie Seal Lizzie Davis Gertrude Willams Lizele Curtis Sarah Herron Sela Burns Grace Benedict

Captain King Outsmarts Book Agent on Train

The story recounts Captain Charles King traveling with friends when a news agent pressed his wares. King, claiming authorship of a new manuscript, bets the agent he has read it and proves his claim by presenting a card. The agent, surprised, withdraws and stops selling. Eye glass chains mention follows.

Eugene Field Charles King Captain King King

Hartmann Patent Paint Promises Roof Tinning Alternative

Hartmann patent paint advertises a coating for tin and brick roofs and walls that prevents cracking and crumbling, allegedly lasting longer and cheaper than tinning. Contracts offered by Anton Hartmann of Birch Street.

Hartman're Tonio Hartmann Birch St

Buckley Lassoed Bear Then Fled In Bronco Bust

Tom Buckley, a cowhand in Southern Montana, roped a full grown silver-tip bear when it charged him. The bear’s foreleg and head tangled with the lariat as bucking bronc horse threw Buckley. Buckley crawled to a nearby butte, watching the bear and rope crewmen duel until the rope broke and both animals fled in opposite directions.

Tom Buckley Chicago Montana Tom Thomas

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