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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1894

Page

8

Milk Essays Told By Josh Billings Cream Tops

A short remark notes Josh Billings reading several essays on milk and claims the best thing seen on the topic is cream, reflecting a humorous take on dairy subjects.

New Fall and Winter Dress Goods Arrive in Cream Assortment

Our stock features fall and winter dress goods with a cream assortment of foreign novelties in dress patterns priced from 5 to 20 a pattern and American produced novelties in two toned effects. We offer American manufacturers goods at 6¢ and 75c a yard, presenting value unmatched for the season.

Silk Art and Economy Weave Exquisite Prices

In Silks Art and economy combine as colors and designs blend. plain and fancy weaves are exquisite and dainty, offering attractive prices throughout.

Marriage and local notices from a Catholic church event

Rev Father DeAlscoll officiated at the marriage of Will Casey of Glenwood and Miss Maloney of New York at the Catholic church on Wednesday morning. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home. Various local movements and a couple of accidents are noted, including a scalp wound and a crushed finger from two weekday incidents.

Bloomaburg Fred Williams Mansfield Linn Judge

Wayne County Fair Opens With Notable Exhibits And Performances

The Wayne county fair in Honesdale opened amid bustling crowds and strong displays of fruit and vegetables from local Granges. Highlights included trotting races and a strong lineup from Reno and Williams, described as a return engagement showcasing skilled artistry. Hon. Galusha A Grow spoke at the court change, drawing cheers, as the Fowler Hoss company and Emmet band traveled through town en route to Carbondale and performed selections locally.

Wayne County Reno and Williams Company Ihs Clemenceau Domne Hall Brothare Honesdale Galusha A. Grow Fowler Hoss Company Port Jervis Emmet Hunesdale Carbondale

Train Passes Through Hawley With Erie Officials

A special Erie Railroad excursion train passed Hawley Monday with several officials aboard. Sunday afternoon Charlea Schadt sent a 4 feet 6 inches rattlesnake with thirteen rattles near Fairview Lake. Dr Reeves of Scranton cures female ailments at 9 p.m. John J Gilbride heads to Philadelphia for studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Gymnastic and social events held by local Christian Endeavor groups are announced for Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Erie Railroad Charlea Schadt Fairview Lake Reeves Spruce St Scranton John J. Gilbride Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Joseph Kastner Brooklyn N. Y Sterling Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Abured Fred White Frank ©. Walters Young People's Society of Christrian Endeavor of the Baptist Church William Harding Hattie B. Lake Hongadale Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Free Trial Bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery

Those who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not may try it free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen Co. Chicago for a sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor. Matthews Bros Drugstore guarantees it will do you good at no cost.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Matthews Bros Drugstore

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs P T Harris visited with Mr and Mrs Harry Simpson and returned to Hazleton. Dr Reaves Scranton offers cures for convulsions 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mrs Mary Loweks and Mrs William Atkinson of Providence were guests of Mrs Joseph Dulse last Tuesday. Mrs Jennie Frear injured falling from a chair while picking grapes and will be housebound for some time. Mr and Mrs Corey Jenkins attended the funeral of George Sherman at Wentworthton yesterday. Blakely Social Club to meet at Ledyard hall Friday to elect officers. Mr and Mrs Yorn Tuthill welcomed a young son. Mr and Mrs William Pyne of Duntore spent Sunday with Philitta Snediocor. Miss John Kestell returns from New York with fall stock. Emma Gray of Thompson visiting her mother.

Corey Jenkins George Sherman Went Pittston Blakely Social Club Ledyard Hall Yorn Tuthill William Pyne Duntore Philitta Snediocor Mise John Kestell New York

forest city social notes mention visits and light concerns

Forest City notes show S M Lewis of Scranton visiting his Uncle Druggist Alf Davis. Lizzie Melvin returns from St Paul Minnesota and other stops. Dr Bay of Carbondale was in town for professional work yesterday. The writer laments possible absence of electric lights this year.

S. M. Lewis Scranton Alf, Davis Misa Lizzie Melvin St. Paul Minn

Local notices and lectures tailoff in Carbondale area

Horace G Likely of Carbondale called in the morning. Tom Toe Tri-Bong newsboy Dannie Allen delivers papers daily. Lucila Crawford Young Women's Christian Temperance Union organizer to lecture at the Baptist church next Monday evening. Mrs Benjamin Maxey visiting relatives in Gibson and will attend Harford fair today. Rev Dr T Edwards Kingston gave a lecture on Some Poets and Orators at the Methodist Episcopal church last Monday evening for Welsh Congregational church funds. Edwards hosted by Mr and Mrs M D Evans.

Horace G. Likely Carbondale Toe Tri- Bong Dannie Allen Lucila Crawford Young Women's Christian Temperance Union Baptist Clchurch Benjamin Maxey Gibson Harford T. ©. Edwards Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church

Bridget Lofton Weds William Ball at St Thomas Church

In St Thomas church yesterday afternoon Miss Bridget Lofton of the East Side married William Ball of Main Street at 3 o clock. Rev T J Comerford performed the ceremony with hundreds attending and a reception followed at the bride’s home. The wedding party included Miss Maude Murray the bridesmaid and John Reagan as groom’s attendant. The ushers were Thomas Loftus and Thomas Manley. Nellie Curran of Scranton played Mendelssohn’s wedding march as the party entered and left.

St. Thomas Church Bridget Lofton East Side William Ball Main Street T. J. Comerford Maude Murray Hach Neil Roves John Reagan New York City Thomas Loftus Thomas Manley Nellie Curran Scranton Mendelssohn Mra. Ball Dr. Reeves Spruce St Nellie Kate Lane Willie Manley Squire Manley Carbondale James, Simpson & Co Issay Williams T. Williams Green Ridge

Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Promoted for Women's Health

An advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for weakness, exhaustion, and nerve issues. It claims to restore vigor, improve digestion, enrich the blood, and bring rosy cheeks, urging mothers to use it for their daughters, sold by Matthews Bros in Scranton.

Gilmore Matthews Bros Scranton

Alleged Bribery Trial Relates to Main Street Paving

Testimony in Scranton Tribune report details alleged offers to sway votes on the Main and Water streets paving contract. Councilman Henry Knowles testified about discussions with Tighe and others while several witnesses denied taking or offering bribes. Proceedings adjourned to Friday morning.

Scranton Tribune Pittstox Henry Knowles Tighe Saxton O'Brien Harwood Knowles Townsend J. E Dempsey Hoe Wilkes- Barre Hallwood Townend Clifford John Connell St. James Hotel North Main Street Tigue Joseph Fahey R. B. Cutler Charles Charles Curry James O'Brien Hennigan C. R. Patterson Mike Langan Thomas English Furman Langan P. F. Joyce M. J. Langan Ed Barrett Lynd New York

Local Notices and Community Events Preview

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Railroad Y M C A will host a Thursday evening Aspe supper in the hall to aid hungry men and the Methodist Episcopal church Cottage Lead Inc plans a Friday evening gathering at Ed Burton Jr residence with the topic Profit and Loss The Surricka will stage an oct night entertainment at the Y M C A hall Rev William Baldwin stays in the Presbyterian pulpit during the pastor’s vacation A number from here will attend the Hartford fair on Thursday A birth announced to Mr and Mrs John Crook a daughter born on Sunday

Ladies Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Aspe Methodist Episcopal Church Cottage Lead Inc Ed Burton Surricka Young Men’s Christian Association William Baldwin Hartford John Crook

Baseball Scores From Pittsburg Louisville Cleveland St Louis

Records show game results with teams and locations Pittsburg Louisville Cleveland and St Louis. Batter details list players Chuppy Zimmer Hemming Clarke Breitenstein Twineham Buckley and umpires Lynch Hurst.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Hite Colcolough Weaver Kennedy Dalley Botts and Gaffney Louieville Louinville New York

Cure for Headache Electric Hitters Feature Remedy

advertised claim for Eléctric Hitters as a universal headache cure with permanent relief for chronic headaches. asserts benefit for habitual constipation by toning bowels and notes a fifty cent price for large bottles at Matthews Bros. drug store. mentions cures of deafness attributed to Dr Thomas Eclectric oil.

Matthews Bros’. Drug Store Thomas

Price Library season opens with Kerr Ireland talk

The opening lecture of the Price Library association season is set for Oct 6 with 8 G Kerr of Scranton delivering Trip to Ireland. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church hosts a social tonight and all are welcome. Frederick Linney returns from Europe, and Robert E NoKenzie departs for Pennsylvania University to resume medical studies. John Rodger of this town, now in Everett WA, is nominated for coroner on the Democratic ticket based on a glowing local recommendation. J W Snow, 60, pioneer resident, dies at his son's home on Union Street. funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church with interment in Presbyterian cemetery conducted by Rev K L Santee.

Price Library Association G. Kerr Scranton Ireland Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Frederick Linney Robert E. NoKenzie Pennsylvania University John Rodgera Thomas Rodgera Everett Wash Rodgere Horace Greeley Todey J. W. Snow Shepherd Snow Union Street Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Cemetery K. L. Santee South Scranton

Pottaville Tops Harrisburg in Championship Tie Game

Pottsville pitcher Wilson starred by winning the game and hitting in every at bat. Foe was relieved in the fourth as Huston earned the victory. The 23 to 6 score put Pottsville and Harrisburg in a championship tie, with key hits from Wilton, Diggins, Fee, and Wente.

Harrisburg Pottsville Wilson Pottaville Foe Huston Potteville Hita Errora Wilton Diggins Fee Wente

Cantorie and Custoria Mentioned in Childcare Rhyme

The readable lines describe a child seeking Cantorie and Qantoria during illness and comfort with Cantoria then Custoria as a caregiver or remedy. The fragment hints at a lullaby or mnemonic about medicines and comfort for a sick child.

Cantorie Qantoria Cantoria

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