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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1894
Page
4
A newspaper item highlights a broad Autumn and Winter dress fabric range at medium prices with greater values and choicer styles. It notes 36-inch all wool changeable mixtures at 29c, 40-inch silk and wool mixtures at 49c, 40-inch novelty fabrics at 49c.
First showing of the beautiful new dress patterns is on exhibition. The newcomers to the stock are seen almost daily and are our own. They carry conviction of strong character and distinct individuality. One pattern of a kind. Make your choice you will not be disappointed. No obligation to buy. All at prices to suit the times.
Dr. E. L. Reeves, a renowned physician from Philadelphia, advertises free consultations at 412 Spruce Street Scranton. He claims expertise in nervous system diseases eyes ears throat dyspepsia rheumatism and many other conditions with a daily office schedule and a trusted reputation. He and his assistants provide examinations at no charge.
Grand jury returns true bills against William Seharif Carl Herlets Josephine Herlets Gustav E Nelson Sophia Nelson Bernard Naumann and William Wagner the anarchist fire burg renting buildings and insuring contents then burning them The gang used a German bomb to start fires while occupants were away claiming insurance losses near 100000 Inspectors Conway and Cowle spent weeks tracking them Wagner and Naumann still at large with Wagner reportedly wanted in Milwaukee and New York for murder
A Johnstown dispatch reports Rev. W. H. Bates pastor of St. John's Reformed Church amid a scandal alleging improper contact with a degraded woman. Bates, about 65, heads a large family and led fundraising for a new Somersat Street church after a flood.
An old advertisement touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted remedy for teething babies. It claims to soothe, ease gum pain, relieve wind colic and diarrhea and warns to buy only Winslow's Boots or similar branding.
Friends and neighbors gathered at engineer William Seigle’s Dunmore home on Thursday to honor his birthday and present him with an elegant armchair. J T Frear led the presentation as guests enjoyed a festive evening. Numerous locals and visiting relatives were listed among attendees. Regine 96, a railroad engine, made a trial trip yesterday. A council meeting was canceled due to poor attendance. Church services and preparatory events were noted for the Presbyterian congregation tomorrow.
The eighty seventh anniversary of the Abington Baptist association will be celebrated at Clark's Green with sessions starting Sept 15 in the Baptist church. The program includes opening prayer readings, sermons, reports, missions addresses, and a closing conference. Attendees include Rev. A. E. Douglays Rev. W. J. Ford Rev. C. Embrey Rev. W. G. Watkins Rev. J. C. Schmidt Rev. Frank $8 Dobbins Rev. A.B. Browe Rev. John R. Egan Rev. James Fielding and Rev. W. H. Harris. The event features Young People's rally and district secretaries, with preparations noted for a large delegation at 412 Spruce Street Scranton. The article also mentions local notes on fairs, reunions, and guest visits along with an advertisement for Dr. King’s New Discovery.
Mrs 8 E Stelle and son Rngsell return from Atlantic City. Mrs Owenn Relph back from Nanticoke visit. Woman's Christian Temperance union to hold supper next Friday. Miss Fellows of Scranton visiting. Nellie Burns and Katie Ryan in Binghamton. Clark Dean to Exeter school next Tuesday. William Austin recovering after band loss. School resumed with 100 plus scholars. Mia Lian of Pittston visited Friday.
The district deputy conferred the first degree of Pocahontas on four new members. Pocahontas meetings are flourishing with new members nearly every night. Dr Reeven of Scranton advertises cures for nervous ailments. Methodist Church services and Sunday school are noted with activities listed for 3 o'clock.
Preaching at 7 p.m. and Epworth League on Monday evenings, prayer meeting Thursday. Divine worship Sunday at 11 a.m. with a new choir and a sermon by the pastor on Revivals. Union services in the evening led by Rev. P. J. Cain of West Pittston. Professor W. H. Hench, head of Wyoming grammar school, became suddenly ill Friday morning.
Cards announce the Sept 13 wedding of Mise Clementine MacAlping to Fred Spafford Fordham of Pittston. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Parker of Scranton at the Mershons. Other notes mention local sermons and community events along with residents and guests from nearby towns.
Hallstead reports several social tidbits including Sanford Swartz’s child’s collar bone injury from Monday. Fon Grow’s private secretary Will Pike visits his Washington parents. Local residents Wright and Swartout appear in town and guests visit Spring Farm and Mitchell House. Various calls, visits, and repairs are noted with Montrose Owego Ithaca Elmira connections.
Misa Blanche Dolph and Milo visit relatives at Dapmore while John Whithe D R Lathrup and Wind sor Foster attend the Masonic lodge in Carbondale. Mrs Snedicor attends Samuel Syken funeral at Green Ridge. Mrs Lyon, visiting her sister Mrs Rogers, returns to Asgnic New Jersey. Ontario breaker resumes work after a ten day idle period. Mrs Walker travels to Iniasville to stay with her parents. Edith Hopper of Scranton visits Mr and Mrs Harding.
The notes report an entertainment at the Pries Library association in the rink on October 2, a marriage to take place next Monday night between John Evans and Kate Powell, and visits from Miss Bella Conway and Miss Morgan of Wilkes-Barre. Also listed are travels of Rev H H Harris from Wales, Dr Houser and David A Williams at Stroudsburg, Jennie Davie returning from Canada, and attendance at an eisteddfod at Laurel Hill park.
Olyphant locals report the Brown Juniors of this place will clash with the Hustlers of Hyde Park on the Olyphant grounds this afternoon. M Voyle departed yesterday for a week's visit to Newburg and New York City. Dan Thomas, formerly of here now staying in Philadelphia, visited town yesterday. Dr Reeves at 412 Spruce Street Scranton treats female ailments starting at 9 am. Mrs J Voyle visits her daughter Mrs Frank Orchard in Carbondale. Miss Ligaio Gallagher attended by her sister Mrs John O Malley on Dunmore Street yesterday. Mrs Scott of Dunmore visits friends in town. Misses Annie and Mary Dougher of Wilkes-Barre return home after a visit. Father McHugh of Wilkes-Barre was guest of Father Smuulter yesterday.
Honesdale reports extended plans as Mr and Mrs W M Gardner and son Perry depart to visit Mrs Gardner’s parents in Danville. Mrs Gardner and Perry will be away for some time. Miss Clothilda A O Connor of White Mill left for St Mary’s College Putnam Conn with her parents J O Connor accompanying partway. Roy Sands of Hawley visited town briefly. William Muir of Atlantic City spends a few days in town. Irving Brown leaves today for Pittsburg. William Populman visits his mother here.
The World to day reports no Baltimore syndicate has purchased the Biff tower though Baltimore aims to acquire M Eiffel's building for the centennial celebration planned in 1807. The cost of buying dismantling and transporting the seven tons of metal is said to total about 500000 dollars.
The body of Miss Adelaine Tallman was found in the Susquehanna river at Binouamtox N Y this morning. A domestic in the city, her parents are well to do residents of Thompson Susquehanna county. Despondency over a former romance with a young man is believed to have led to the suicide.
P W Anderson and Carbondale cash store proprietors report missing stock items. While descending to the cellar Thursday night, Anderson found a man hiding in a corner. Chief Mc Andrew was notified and the youth was taken into custody. The Jefferson Branch union meets at Elkdale Sept 10 for the fifth local convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Rev Jopson and Mrs Jopson returned from Utica N Y where they spent vacation with Mra Watts and daughter Margater of Scranton, visiting Mra Watts' daughter Mrs L A Roberta of South Church street. Miss Watt of Washington street and Miss Hattle Whittaker with Carrie Richmond and Carrie Motzier of Honesdale visited Mr and Mrs B R Wickwire in Union yesterday. Miss Hoyt, guest of her brother John B Hoyt of River street, returned home to West Pittston yesterday.
Backers of Mangan challenge McDonough supporters to a $100 side bet race with time and place to be agreed. The caucus will be held this evening at No 1 school. Miss Dora Rockafellow, visiting here, returned home to Philadelphia yesterday. Since Officer Boland appeared at the city ring, loungers have begun to vanish.
Workington Letter in Philadelphia Press notes that Canadian statistics show minimal U S panic in trade compared with the tariff agitation in the United States. It cites a drastic drop in bank clearings since June 180 into the millions and argues Democratic tariff reform caused the losses, while European nations suffer less.
Early Friday morning a break in occurred at Main Street barber shop. Entry was forced with a chisel, door shows chisel marks, and thieves stole 37 razors and two pairs of clippers valued at 75 dollars.
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