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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
8
A local retailer touts a wide fall collection with bold claims of the best goods at the lowest prices. It emphasizes new styles, color and texture, and urges shoppers to compare prices while promising ongoing arrivals and value for money.
An advertisement-style profile promotes Dr BE L Reeves, famed physician from China and former head of Western Hospital in Philadelphia, now based at 412 Spruce Street Scranton. It lists his specialties from nervous system to eyes, throat, heart, and more, offers free consultations, and notes daily hours in Christian's Hat Store.
The Price Library improvements by the young ladies add neatness to the facility. Rehearsals are held nightly for a cantata by the Methodist Episcopal choir and local talent.
C P O Malley attends the Republican state convention in Harrisburg. Mina Julian Cowley of Lynchhead is seriously ill at her Delaware street home. Miss Lucy Farrell of Dunmore visits friends on the South Messie. John Loughran of Scranton and Michael Cawley of Archbald call in town Tuesday. Miss Annie Jones of Plymouth stays with Mrs. William Evans on Lackawanna Street. Q W Houser departs for Stroudsburg to attend the fair. Nellie Martin opens a cooling school on Delaware Street. Dr Lloyd and William Mason are in Harrisburg. An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Elec Ye Oil for colds and hoarseness.
During a sham battle at the Susquehanna county veterans encampment in Montrose a intoxicated artilleryman named Enoch Lord placed a cartridge in a live cannon. The premature discharge seriously burned William W. Hardy and threatened his life. Hardy, brother of Colonel D. W. Hardy, suffered facial and neck injuries and potential loss of sight. The incident drew a crowd of about 2500 and led to the day’s end.
Miss Weaton gave an elocutionary program Tuesday evening at the Opera house. The recital titled the Southern Nurse drew praise for her Delsarte poses and overall presentation, described as a rare entertainment.
An advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for weakness and nervous exhaustion in women. It claims to restore cheeks with roses, improve digestion, enrich blood, and provide lasting strength, urging mothers to use it for daughters. Sold by Matthews Bros in Scranton.
For a quarter of a century Dr King’s New Discovery has been tested and millions have benefited from its curative powers in throat and chest diseases. Each bottle is guaranteed to give relief or money back. Free trial bottles at Matthew Bro’s Drug Store. Large sizes 50c and 1.00.
Rev Snackett preached a strong sermon Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr Reeves of Scranton advertises eczema cures. New houses rise and remodels continue, Mrs Ellis and Jenn return from Glen Summit, families visit Hewitt and Merrifield homes. Mr Ollis is buried Monday. Public schools reopen next Monday.
H G Young second vice president and general manager of the Delaware and Hudson, with Mrs Young and relatives, were seen at the Allen House yesterday. A large lithograph advertising the Wayne county fair decorates a billboard opposite the Delaware and Hudson. Isaac Ham has returned home after a week's absence. Mr and Mrs Joseph Matthews and daughter Lulu of Cleveland and son James of Altoona, who have been visiting relatives, depart today.
An ad claims Winslow’s soothing syrup has helped over fifty million mothers cure infant wind colic and crying, with perfect success. It asserts relief from diarrhea and asthma, priced at twenty five cents per bottle, and urges buyers to insist on this brand. A clipped Canada Presbyterian note adds Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for recurring bilious headaches.
The Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit company project is praised as an improvement over prior service with a nearby stop and extra care for riders. Residents plan visits to Battle Creek and Asbury Park, and a Bailey family reunion drew attendees in Liberty. A marriage occurred for Revse A. Price and Minnie Ogburn, with house offers in Spring Street, and numerous travel plans and announcements follow.
Forest City society notes list Miss Theta Andrews visiting Miss Lena Reynolds and Professor Alfred Larrabee of Unionville. Epworth League district convention program at Clifford on Friday includes services, speeches, duets, and recitations with local pastors and organizers. Carriages depart from Carbondale for attendance. Rev Houck and Rev Linaberry named in leadership roles.
Nicholson began his first trip as travelling agent for Chapin Bushnell and Co. Simons sails to England from New York. The Bronson Literary Society gathered at their hall last evening. A McKinley club inquiry and a Mountain Park excursion with low fare and Friday departure are noted. Mrs Stocker of Main street is ill.
High Constable Spangenburg returned home last Tuesday refreshed from a Thousand Islands trip. Mr and Mrs Richard Wren and Mr and Mrs Henry Chapman spent yesterday at Farview. The church union excursion to Lake Ariel cleared 102 dollars. Some collieries here are shut down due to water scarcity. Mrs Henry Badders of Donenstown.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sink of Hyde Park visit the home of Mr and Mrs Tra Jokine as James Note endures an attack of neuralgia.
Cablegram dated July 16 from Copenhagen reports the Falcon arrived at Disco on July 16 with the Peary relief party, including H. L. Bridgman of the Standard Union, all well. The dispatch says the ship would proceed northward on July 17.
Treasury records show approximate tariff receipts under the new law versus the McKinley act with four day samples from each period. Withdrawals of goods occurred differently under the two laws and customs receipts are typically two days late in reporting across ports.
The Salvation Army camp meeting closed with the wedding of Captain William Humphreye of Corry Pennsylvania and Lieutenant Alice R Lawbert of Norwich New York in Rochester on Sept 6 in front of several thousand attendees. The ten day camp meeting drew a large number of converts.
A nostalgic snippet notes Castoria as a constant in Toby family moments from illness to childhood to motherhood. It frames Castoria as a trusted remedy and familiar cue in daily life through the years.
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