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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
A local meat market touts top quality offerings with a wide range of cuts and fresh counters. The advertisement highlights prime selections and consistent availability to attract customers seeking the best value.
West Pittston forms the Hitchner Biscuit Co and outlines plans for a modern factory on Exeter street. Jed Hitchner to lead operations with William Drury as president and Edgar Hitchner as secretary treasurer. Building contracted to Dershimer & Grittin with turnover hoped by July, August operation start, and a $20 prize offered for a new trade name. Public sales and school notices follow with local events and updates.
The marriage of Miss Jean Woodside to Arch M. Saxe was performed by Rev. C. L. Severson at the Woodside home on Third Street. The bridal party wore Paris muslin gowns, Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by Mrs. George Daniels, and the decor featured mock orange blossoms and palms. Many gifts, a fine supper, and a guest list including local residents followed as the couple planned to live with the bride’s parents.
Reading from a brief local advertisement shows Geddes and Bennett operating at 40 West Market Street in Wilkes-Barre, indicating a business presence or office location in that area.
In a long effort a remaker created underwear with features once possible only in home garments Now offered in a sale with careful trimming and personal supervision The garments are priced to reflect material costs at retail and promise easy on wearability.
A 1920s style catalog excerpt describes women's negligees in lawn with embroidery and ribbons, priced from $0.25 to $2.25 per yard for fine fabrics and lace. It also highlights bone corsets and Royal Worcester J. B. made corsets, with a saleswoman ready to suggest comfortable, flattering fits for different figures.
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