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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
8
We placed orders during a period of low demand and low raw material costs to secure carefully made goods at the lowest prices. We also offer a number of choice blankets from last season, slightly soiled, marked down at least 25 percent below prevailing prices to dispose of them quickly.
A local notice touts novelty silks with beautiful colors and handsome new graceful designs. The collection is larger than ever and more attractive while prices are lower than in any prior year.
A large line of women's and children's hosiery has just come to us at prices lower than ever before.
A doctor launches a female department offering treatment for nervous disorders eye ear throat digestion and general health issues once kept private. The facility promises free consultation and examination with daily hours 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday slots, located in a storefront elevator with access under the clinic’s name and number.
William Kestell left for a four day visit to New York. Dr Reeves of Scranton advertises rheumatism cures from 1 PM to 9 PM at 412 Spruce. Mr. and Mrs. C F Richards returned to Exat Orange New Jersey after a visit with relatives. Mrs. Thomas Carpenter and Miss Ansel Carpenter of Benton visit Uncle A W Brundage. An entertainment at the Presbyterian church parlors Friday features vocal and instrumental music, pantomimes and tableaux by the Young People's society, admission ten cents. The deanery of A W Brundage reports twenty five chickens killed by trespassers last Monday. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will be represented at Moscow convention by Mrs Joseph Daugherty Mrs Emma Willisinr Mrs Edward Craig Mrs Ambrow Bruntage Mrs J B Sickier and Mrs D E B Stearns. Dr and Mrs J B Grover leave Tuesday to attend a wedding in Barwick. Miss Jessie Stearns participated in entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Moosic Tuesday evening. D B Hand of Scranton visited Mrs D B Stearns last Saturday. Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist accoutised invite members to Mrs William Babsock’s home in Carbondale next for dinner meeting at Mr Geo Treverton’s 9 o’clock. Mrs A D David of Nanticoke to attend gathering at Mr and Mrs A U Thorp.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Pittston September 19 Captain John T Flannery dispatches a card defending his account of a council street paving vote He recounts Mangan former borough president shifting from brick to asphalt and vows to prove every statement with affidavits He hints at further civic scrutiny and potential corroboration from Superintendent Graham if needed
Overcrowded schools force directors to find other quarters for one grade and install a room in therick. Miss Fannie Stephens will lead, while Miss Ella Stark recently returned from Honesdale. A Blair of Factoryville and Nicholas residents visit. Wyoming county backs two candidates for representative in Nicholson borough, H Dallas Tiffany and Dr Eno Wheeler, signaling a tight race.
Willie Stone returned Tuesday morning to the Deaf and Dumb school in Philadelphia. John Jones of Wanamie was in town Tuesday. Alfred Rundle of Nicholson was in town yesterday. The Red Men postponed their picnic on Tuesday due to rain. They will hold a festival in Taylor tomorrow night. Misso Bertha Jones and Gertie Snooks from Liberty
An ad touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a remedy for female weakness exhaustion and nervous debility. It claims to restore rosy cheeks increase flesh and provide lasting strength. Sold by Matthews Bros Scranton.
At the State council session in Lancaster, Dauhters of America council No. 2 announces a grand entertainment tomorrow night at Calvary Baptist Church. Proceeds will be donated to Evan G. Evans.
Honesdale notes visiting W M Gardner in Danville and pay delivery by Paymaster H B Snyder. Democratic speakers W A Hensel and Gerard C Brown set Sept 27 court house talk. High tea hosted by Misses Dorflinger and Mrs Suydam. Maple City wheelmen prize for best visiting club in Oct 4 parade, with ball at the armory and 50 cent admission. Metzzar orchestra to play. Honesdale Cornet Band to lead parade and race music.
Michael Sheridan, a teamster, crossing the Pike County wooden bridge over the Paupack river near Hawthorn y Pa, was precipitated into the water when one bridge span collapsed. He died at 1 PM from injuries after rescue attempts failed.
Morris versus the borough of Pittston saw its injunction hearing moved from Friday at 10 a.m. to Saturday at the same hour. Constable Earley spent yesterday serving subpoenas on Barges Maloney J A Tonuill J J Mangan Borough Secretary Dempsey and others as speculation grows on whether the injunction will stand.
The article lists fire companies from Pittston Oneonta Montrose and Archbald among those in Carbondale's parade on September 27. It notes residents visiting local homes adds social updates including marriages and entertainments at the Methodist church and Council notices.
Members of the Eagle Hose company of Pittston visited the city to arrange travel for their Frlemen's tournament outing in Carbondale next week. They hired Chris Moulter's four gray horses to pull their steamer and will bring their own hose carriage for the parade.
The article condemns Burgess Burke and the 1892 council for granting right of way on parallel streets to the Lackawanna Transit company, amid public protests and petitions. It notes Jones as the sole council member not voting for the ordinance and highlights subsequent local deaths, injuries, and a charity concert for Patrick McDonnell.
Baseball results from Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati Philadelphia games with hits errors and batteries listed. Includes rain postponement in Cleveland Brooklyn and a railroad safety query followed by an ad for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup with dealer guarantee.
Philadelphia manufacturer Gautecti and Sons offers music boxes and orchestral organs. Models at eight and ten dollars feature repaired and improved tunes. Sold at 1080 Chestnut street with emphasis on old boxes remade with new melodies.
Jersey Central Railroad plans a single day trip to Long Branch Ocean Grove and Asbury Park with a $3.25 fare from Scranton and proportional rates from other stations. Departure 5 p m from Scranton and return soon after 5 p m. Prominent seashore spots include Long Branch palatial cottages and ocean bluff, Ocean Grove camp meetings, and Asbury Park allure.
The Lackawanna county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Moscow and runs through tomorrow. Delegates from Scranton attend with Rev Mr Hogan and Mrs Hoffman among speakers.
An old advertising jingle describes Castoria as a remedy used from infancy through parenthood. It highlights trust in the product across generations and notes continued usage for children and their offspring.
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