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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
8
A local retailer promotes fall fashions and bargain prices, touting a wide range of stylish goods and “seasonable” merchandise. It pledges low prices on summer leftovers and new arrivals, inviting customers to inspect offerings and compare prices.
Dr E L Reeves, eminent physician, now permanently at 412 Sprucestreet Scranton, offers expert diagnosis and treatment for nervous system disorders, eye ear nose throat ailments, and general illnesses. He advertises free examinations, daily hours, and long experience with hospital and private practice.
Miss Kate Connell and others return from Pittston visits while Thomas Loughney makes plumbing updates. A Democratic caucus set for tomorrow in Lackawanna South district followed by injunction service to contractors for a new school building. Names listed for delegates in South and Southwest districts with elected seats. Bridget Hoban arrives to reside with Mrs Flynn. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised.
Mrs Barbara Gaughan mother of John Gaughan of Main street died at 10 yesterday in hospital at seventy two native of Ireland resident since 1887 to be interred Saturday in Fitzaton Flora a black horse of Columbia hose company died after injury and humane euthanasia Rebecca Campbell three week old died of convulsions funeral today at 3 with health officials leaving for New York to view electric disease germ destruction George Paul visiting relatives in Oneonta City Treasurer Gramer redeemed three bonds of 1000 each M A Harrison and wife returned from Ocean Grove and Jersey City Miss Carrie Long and Guasie Long guests at Wolcott home D N Hughes hosts Miss Sadie Mattes of Scranton visiting Lizzie Healy of Scranton visiting Carbondale area relatives
Mayfield mentions P. J. Kelker at the depot and J. Christopher from the steel works station, with H. J. De Graw contacted Wednesday evening. Delaware and Hudson tickets for today’s Scranton musical festival at 40 cents round trip. Abe Silverman of New York visiting sister Mrs. Muncieson. John Farrell campaigns hard for jury commissioner. Catholic Moral Benefit Association convention attendance noted in Philadelphia.
Mrs P L Green plans a fine new house at Church and River streets. Dr Reeves of Scranton treats eczema at 9 PM. Mrs Mary Sullivan of Elmira, formerly here, buried her twin daughters at Nicholson Wednesday. Lizzie Smith of New York returned home after a month’s visit. H W Tourjo added a porch to his home. Mrs Evelyn Cobb died at Lackawanna hospital and was buried from the Baptist church. Keystone Academy reopened after vacation with large attendance. Jennie Gardner visited twin brothers in Binghamton. Ladies attended the WCTU convention at Toaknack.
At a church meeting the Langsliffa society elected Walter Anderson as president and Mrs John Jenkinng as vice president for six months. Carrie Snyder was named secretary, Joseph Burns treasurer, and Miss Margaret Renniman corresponding secretary.
A. F. Voigt C. P. Eldred and relatives headed to Texas to pursue silver interests with Max Voigt. Lizzie Leibig to Scranton for alamanuensis and bookkeeper post with Dr. E. Grewer. Land between Seventh Eighth Main Sec ond streets bought by H Russell and Homer Greene, once Delaware and Hudson Canal property now subdivided for sale. Maple City wheelmen race event prize details and entry deadline noted.
A large number left here yesterday for the Parlor City. Mine Cora Shaler of Nanticoke visits her sister Mrs Hay Daly. Samuel Lilly returns from Philadelphia. Henry Lewie of Hyile Par visits cousin Mrs Evan Jenking. Mrs Isaac Hess was very ill yesterday. Miss Mattia Rinker visits friends at Nanticoke. William Townsend was at Stroudsburg yesterday. Mrs Chape and daughter of Providence are guests of Mrs Jenkins. Robert Ready will commence school at Kingston seminary Tuesday.
Funeral services for Cheater Bowen son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bowen will be held this morning at 1080 oclock. Services at the house and interment in Presbyterian cemetery. Also notes on Dr Kings New Discovery and Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup with multiple product claims and prices.
A family recalls giving Castoria to a child who cried for Curcorin and grew attached to Castoria through adulthood. The tale follows the pattern from infancy to motherhood, noting Castoria's presence in each life stage.
Spider and Ry opened the amusement season at Music Hall. Burglars hit Bernstein's clothing store, stealing a large quantity of ready made clothing with no clues. Local residents attended Binghamton excursion. borough finances discussed. funeral for Edward Root held. Pittston Stove works showcased in Syracuse fair. Y's and church events scheduled. school board meeting noted. several local residents traveling or marrying in Binghamton and Pittston.
Steven Welott of Chicago visits relatives here while Joseph Buckingham of Philadelphia suffers severe train injuries on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. D. W. B. divis left for Boston as state delegate to the Nations Wheelmen convention. Elmhurst graded school opens with Professor Marlin and Miss Nellie Peck. Mrs. B. F. Hayden of Moscow visited town. A birth is recorded for Charles Whitney on September 5. Scribner’s essay on jury trial fairness and space imagery in a Springfield Union excerpt discuss innocence, verdicts, and vastness of the universe.
Experiments by English military authorities show smoke or mist weaken electric light when beams cross at a specific angle. At the intersection point the laminated space acts as a screen, suggesting the beam could be used as a concealed screen for tactical operations.
A fragment depicts a playful exchange between characters Prodigy Master Creasus and Lord Lackmeans about a hide and seek game. Father and Mister Creasur remark on finding a greetback with eyes shut as the judge mediates.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a caller taunting a counselor and solicitor. The exchange rakes insults about moral standing and advice given, with references to sinking to the bottom and failing partners or peers. The text reads like a theatrical or satirical exchange from a periodical.
An old clipping from Canada Presbyterian signed by C Blankets Robinson Prop’r promotes Burdock Blood Bitters claiming cure for oft recurring bilious headaches. The notice presents a medicinal advertisement style typical of the period.
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