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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1895
Page
6
The article lists sermons and events across multiple churches including Welsh Baptist Providence Presbyterian and Providence Methodist Episcopal. Ministers preach on Money and Religion Out and His Opportunity and other topics with Love Feast sacramental service and rally day to follow. Community socials and wedding notices mingle with civic duties and local travel plans.
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a food for the brain aiding exertion. The snippet mentions Mickel Plate Road and Nickel Piss Road with references to transport staff and delegations, plus a vague capacity claim.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports coal market strain after drought and rising demand push prices. Reading and other companies raise tidewater and time and city prices. new rates go into effect immediately with further increases possible next week as supply remains tight and demand high.
The trestle at the National breaker in Carr's Patch was struck by lightning during Thursday's storm, causing about twenty five feet of it to be badly damaged. Repairs are expected before Monday. Samuel Santee, who died in Denver, will arrive here today. Funeral services for Santee will be held tomorrow afternoon at his brother William Santee's Cedar avenue residence. The Scranton Athletic club opened last evening with a successful social, planning a winter series of events. The Scranton Saengerrunde is rehearsing The Princess of Cannibal for a winter theater production led by Professor Smithlein. James Carden of Jackson Missouri is visiting relatives, and Miss Marie Callahan of Salt Lake City is staying with South Side relatives.
A historic recipe describes curing green mangoes in strong brine for six weeks, stuffing fruit with horseradish ginger mustard seeds onions and turmeric, then sealing in jars with cider vinegar and oil. A separate pepper pickle uses cabbage onions mustard seeds and spices, aged in vinegar.
A Washington tailor notes dress influences opinion and urges careful buying. He says dressing well adds value beyond talent and highlights three key elements: hat, shoes, and cravat, with a well chosen suit completing the effect.
A columnist argues manners and attire determine social acceptance in business life. He claims a polished hat, shoes, neckwear, a clean collar, and neat grooming form the passport to respectable society, with character remaining the final factor.
Minnie Hank is described as the most decorated woman in Europe outside royalty. Her honors include a Gold Medal of Merit from Belgium in 1879, the Ladies’ Order of Benevolence from Spain in 1881, Gold Medal with Crown from the Duke of Saxe-Alenburg in 1882, Rugalan Red Cross from Russia in 1884, Cross of Merit for Art and Science from Saxe-Meiningen in 1885, and other prestigious orders from Venezuela, France, and Johore. Several decorations are set with brilliants.
Patrolman Tom Evans finds a man injured on Washington avenue. William Fern, a South Side steel mill worker, says he was beaten and robbed of 25 dollars by Patrick McNulty from Boston. McNulty, held at Cu lack's barn after three weeks in the city, was arrested following Lieutenant Davis's tip.
Constables Jones and Davis served a landlord's warrant at 10 pm on South Hyde Park Avenue. Mrs Smith attacked Jones with a hammer, injuring him, while the Smith family resisted entry. Steve Decker was arrested inside. no goods were seized. The scene included a bitter aside with a Major seeking sensational experiences before confronting his beloved widow.
The piece notes famed authors' long writing periods from Bulwer Lytton to Dumas and Swift, then shifts to health ad copy praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for pure blood and Hood's Pills, followed by a Castoria advertisement reiterating its use from infancy to childhood.
Introductory and main services held at Linden Street Synagogue for the Day of Atonement. Rabbi Feuerlicht to preach at noon on Sin and Pergivances and at 4 p m in German on The Idea Life. An eve service featured a lecture on Immortality of the Soul.
Step by step instructions describe preserving green cantaloupes with salt and alum, then sealing in syrup, and a secondary orange marmalade using orange pulp, leaf sugar, and egg white. Includes prep and storage in a cool place and reuse of first syrup for marmalade.
A Walter-like discussion argues civilization blends gender traits and the new woman mirrors modern man. It asserts the new girl shows self-possession and capability, while femininity remains compatible with competence. The piece dismisses fears of social change as unfounded.
An old Cleveland Post remark and an advertisement promote Swayne's Ointment for skin ailments. The ad claims the product cures tetter eczema and eruptions without internal medicine, promising clear healthy skin. It notes availability at Taylor's Directory Office in Scranton.
Madame L'Amoureaux at 612 Spruce Street announces new dressmaking services after a return from the city. Prices are stated as reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. Also note a mining car service on the Nickel Mate Road is expected to operate.
From our old Washington store we closed Aug 26 and packed 28 big cases worth nearly $10,000 of watches jewelry silverware and pictures. Surplus is sold at hurry-out prices with clocks half price and bargains on Rogers Bros 1847 silverware. Elegant framed engravings etchings and pastels offered at bargain prices to keep the rush up.
A lively exchange notes persistent demand as people keep seeking new novelties and the latest offerings. The speaker asserts continued production while customers show strong interest in fresh items.
A local shop advertises wedding presents and a wide assortment of dinner tea and toilet sets lamps and other items. It touts persistent low prices and invites customers to walk in and browse, claiming the shop is more than a China Store it is an art collection.
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