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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
8
Busy days among the new dress materials. New invoices this morning bring a fresh stock with a grip on low prices. 36 inch all Wool Serge offered in a beautiful assortment of spring shades. Price marked down from 39 cents to 19 cents per yard.
Trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets offered at moderate prices. Exquisite artistic productions from expert milliners priced from L75 to 315.00.
An attractive display features stylish short capes and separate waists with the latest ribbon collars and trimming effects. Prices range from 3.98 to 7.50, highlighting current fashion trends.
Bargain shoppers are invited to find the lowest prices in town on dress linings with choicest styles and best qualities advertised.
The April offer provides model and fabric samples to all who call for them. Limited quantities available as a promotional distribution by the supplier. Reach out to secure the April collection and avoid missing out on the free materials.
The trial resumes with Abram Ide under cross examination for over two hours as Nina Shook recounts details about Fred Wall, a knife, blood at Stevens’ house, and related testimonies from doctors and witnesses. Detective Richmond describes his pursuit and the suspect’s statements while the court hears on January 8 and subsequent events.
Miss Virginia Ammerman visits Miss Nora Purdy in Carbondale. Palmer house on Belmont street to be replaced by a modern home built by R N Mallory at a cost of 3100 dollars. Various residents travel or visit, a temperance meeting at Berean Baptist church appeals to locals, and a new kidney cure is advertised by M Harris in Scranton.
At a council meeting Mesers John J. Monehan and Edward Gibbons representing the school board urged extending borough lines. A joint session is planned next Monday to act, hoping borough expansion will boost revenue and cut current taxes. Also noted: Mrs. James Connelly of Dunmore visited. a birthday party for John O Malley hosted. Avoca orchestra played. street work began at Main and McAlpine. Mrs. McQueen of West Avoca is in danger. a marriage between Frank Hannon of Duryea and Anastasia Callahan is announced soon. Also an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething babies.
Watt Cornwall is seriously ill. the new creamery at Tingley shows promise. John Potter, our feed man, is improving after a recent illness. A Sunday school Institute is planned for April 24 at the North Jackson Methodist church. Several local figures are noted for accidents and deaths, including B. Thatcher and W. Pope. Annexation efforts in Susquehanna and Oakland proceed. The New Milford Dramatic Society rehearses Hickory Farm with an upcoming spring performance. Local dances and events are listed, with visitors like Charles B. Doolittle and Mrs. G. W. Dickerman in town. The Susquehanna bridge, recently freed by court order, collapsed into the river during a freshet. Lightning strikes damage homes and a barn. The board of trade may pursue a new Delaware, Lackawanna and Western depot. Graded school pupils prepare for a grand fast-day exhibit.
Brooklyn visitors Mr and Mrs James Barber stay with Mrs E Simpson. Mrs Posten hosts a Gospel service by the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Rev G A Cure to preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday. An Easter social planned at Mrs A J Decker’s home tonight. Mrs Vaughn traveled to Scranton Wednesday. Dr M J Gerheart died after hospital treatment in Erie. H B Watts recovering from grip. A drama drew a small audience Tuesday night. Rev Simpkins left Tuesday for conference.
In Scranton on April 8 1895 Ruben writes Silas about visiting Farmville for Easter. He recommends buying spring clothing and notes bargains at The Bell store 230 Lackawanna Ave selling suits for seven dollars and boy’s knee pants suits with a bicycle giveaway on July 5.
Empire Dry Goods Co announces a one week opening sale at 516 Lackawanna Avenue featuring a fine shirt line with prices from 20 to 43 cents and underwear selections for men women and children. Balbriggans, ribbed vests, and lace goods are offered with guarantees on work and material.
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