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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1895

Page

8

GORMAN'S Presents A Marvel of Newness and Fashion

The store features an array from ginghams symbolizing domestic happiness to silks and luxurious fabrics. Present facts highlight color, quantity and fashion as the measure of worth over past laurels.

Exclusive dress fabrics from France and domestic makers

Imported and domestic creations of the most skilled manufacturer and the selections of the most critical buyer. French novelty ties into danceable figures, exten the silk and wool fabrics in many artistic combinations. Exclusive materials with hundreds of the most recherche novelties create an unequaled assortment of dress materials for this season.

Lace selection arrives with wide variety of fine fabrics

Superior qualities of laces for trimming and draperies arrive with holes designs and best values. White embroidered yokes, black lace, chiffon, Valenciennes, Point Venise, lava insertions showcased in our lace department.

Parasols and Umbrellas Displayed at Store Front

The umbrella department showcases parasols and parasol stands as the latest creations of the umbrella manufacturer. Beautiful handles and colored silks charm buyers as spring and summer sun approaches. come early to view the display.

Underwear options for warmer weather in April

The article previews upcoming warm weather and lists undergarment choices at the store. It notes Swiss Ribbed Vesta, Falbriggan Vests, silk and wool blends, and tight union suits to meet varied tastes, with casual guidance on removing winter clothing.

Nerve and Heart Specialist Offers Low Cost Cure

DOR. REEVES of Scranton offers three months of treatment for Catarrh at five dollars. He treats eye ear nose and throat and numerous ailments with assistants, claims a home cure method and quick results, with office hours daily and Sunday.

Reeves Spruce Street Scranton St. Vitua

Naval cadet appointment and local society notes

Tarence I. Asheld is named a naval cadet and must report to the Naval Academy at Annapolis by September 2 or the date designated by the superintendent. The report covers local social updates, court outcomes, business changes, and personal moves including Rev W M Hiller’s return to Tunkhannock, and various residents' activities and health.

Whit ney funeral and town notes in Factory Ville

In Factory Ville ccc Clay and son A B Clay of Fimhurst attended the funeral of W J Whitney. Dr John Wilson came from Montrose to Foster services and visit his parents. Road conditions reported poor. A W Lyons of Montrose spent Sunday and Monday here. Funeral for W J Whitney held at Academy Street residence with Rev M J Watkins officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Mrs D D Gardner confined by illness. Charles Brower recovering well. Bertha Knapp visiting Chicago relatives returns home. Dr Richard Henwood's new Maple Street residence nearly completed. Rev Anna Shaw of Scranton to lecture on temperance at First Baptist Church tonight. no admission, collection to be taken. Easter services at First Baptist were interesting with choir directed by Prof W N Manchester. Nancy Hinds entertaining cousin from Windsor. Reta Snyder of Nicholson visiting friends in town. and will return to…

C. Cc. Clay A. B. Clay Fimhurst W. J. Whitney John Wilson Montrose Flist Bapital A. W. Lyons Academy Street M. J. Watkins Evergreen Cemetery D. D. Gardner Sioness Charles Brower Bertha Knapp Chicago Richard Henwood Maple Street Anna Shaw Scranton First Baptist Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union Choira W. N. Manchester Nancy Hinds Windsor Reta Snyder Nicholson Lacate Opera House Mary Duty Kya Thornley Fannie Soleman Nettle Nettleby John BR. Melvin Charles Thornley Raton Dr. Slater John A. Reilly John Purley John J. Langan Squire Hollis T. W. Loftus Harold Hadley John AL Poote Bob Britth H. J. Battle Jack Rover Father Matthew Society M. J. Kearney Main Street Katie Corcoran Church Street St. Thomas’ Church T. J. Comerford Miss Barry Pittston P. H. Kearney James Corcoran Eaton New York City P. Powderly Frank Joe Battle McNaamara Carbondale Madden Canavan Hyde Park Mame Clara Grier Dickson May Rogan Winnie Hoban Allee Kelly Agele Martin Olyphant Archibald Blair Lucas Joseph Sharpless Richard Keogh Edward Murray Patrick Moran T. F. Gilmartin John Tonney

Pactoryville Pleases the People Across the Town

In Pactoryville the residents express broad satisfaction with recent developments and community events that boosted local morale and everyday life. Local leaders say the improvements reflect sustained efforts and shared pride.

Social Glass entertains large audience at Archbald Opera House

Archbald residents enjoyed a full evening as a local cast presented the Social Glass at the Opera House. Notable performers included Miss Mary Duty and Miss Fannie Soleman, with strong turns by John A. Reilly and John J. Langan. Proceeds, likely over 100 dollars, will benefit the Father Matthew Society treasury.

Carbondale News Briefs Include Weddings and Visitors

Rev Charles Lee joined Miss Jennie Kiefer and Fred Ogleby in marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage. B S and S Biker of Carbondale wed Miss Haulman of Chambersburg in Chambersburg. Trinity church guild to host a supper this evening. Mrs William Shifter visits her aunt Mrs J R Van Der ford. First game at Anthracite park set for Friday between Carbondale and Onondaga Indiana. David B Thomake to move to Peekville. George Trobinson of Londxville befriends Carbondale friends. Adelia Williams of Williams avenue visiting Scranton friends.

Presbyterian Parsonage North Church Street Charles Lee Jennie Kiefer Fred Ogleby H. G. Baker James H. Paul W. J. Hamilton Chambersburg B. S&s. Biker Mise Haulman Women's Guild of Trinity Church William Shifter Pittston J. R. van Derford Canaan Street Delaware and Hudson Mine Department Carbondale Club Onondaga Indiana Charles Ellis Waymart Carbondale David B. Thomake Peekville Alfred Lister Philadelphia George Trobinson Londxville Honda Adelia Williams Williams Avenue Scranton

Local Notes From Honesdale And Scranton Socials

HONESDALE notices include Mrs Lee Demming of Wilkes-Barre visiting Misses Brown on Park Street. Power departed for a business trip to New York yesterday. Miss May Mason and others from Scranton attended the Kachange club dance. Miss Llande Leibig of Scranton visits her parents here, and Miss Sarah Sly visits friends in Dumore. Grace church Young People's Society met to organize for religious meetings and sociability. Also an advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for itching piles with a claim of cure.

Lee Demming Wilkes-Barre Misses Brown Park Street Power New York May Mason Bera Theodore Connell Mark Edgar Anja Powell Scranton Llande Leibig Sarah Sly Dumore Young People’s Society of Grace Church

Reynolds family heads to Ohio for visit

Mr and Mrs William Reynolds and their son Lewie travel to Ohio to visit relatives for several months. The Shamrock Social club ball at Weber's rink on Monday night was a social success. Pyne mines will be idle this week for improvements at the foot. Miss Lizzie Morris of the Flats dies suddenly after a weeks illness from pneumonia at about 20 years old.

William Reynolds Lewie Ohio Shamrock Weber's Rink Pyne Mines Lixzie Morris John Morris

Bachelora' Social Promises Unique Evening At Price Library

Miss Sarah Williams relocates to New York City to start a new life. David Williams returns from Wales. The bachelora social at Price Library hall tonight promises ice cream cake and maple sugar. Austin Coal shuts down Sibley mines indefinitely. Miss Mollie Gilgallon visits Miss Bridget McDonald on Oak Street. Miss Della Mackin visits in Dunmore.

Sarah Williams New York City David Williams Wales Price Library Hall Austin Coal Company Sibley Mollie Gilgallon Archbald Bridget McDonald Oak Street Della Mackin Grove Street Dunmore

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity Remedy

An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a permanent cure for blood impurities and related illnesses. It claims blood contains about 18 pounds and a 900:1 ratio of red to white cells, and asserts the medicine enriches red corpuscles, restores health, and eliminates conditions like nervousness and scrofula. It includes testimonials from a clergyman about poisoning from creeping ivy and skin sores clearing after use.

Hood Teatiwnonia

Funeral and town notices from Avoca and nearby areas

The funeral of Carrie Collins was held at her West Avoca home with burial at Marcy cemetery after a Methodist service led by Rev. Turner of Moosic. Mrs. James Ryan is at her West Avoca home. Mrs. Josephine Dempsey returned to Dunmore. The Avoca town council awarded the Pittston avenue grading and paving contract to Healy and Tate of Pittston with bond to $2000. Miss Lissle Clifford visits Miss Belle Connors. Miss Ryan is dangerously ill in West Avoca. Dr. G T Seamans visited Wilkes-Barre. Frank Boone, Avoca Coal Company watchman, broke a leg Friday night, taken to Pittston hospital. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething children, twenty-five cents a bottle.

Carrie Collins West Avoca Methodist Episcopal Church Kev. Turner Moosic Marcy Cemetery James Ryan Weat Avoca Josephine Dempsey Connelly Dunmore Pittston Avenue Healy & Tate Pittston Lissle Clifford Belle Connors G. Ti. Seamans Wilkes-Barre Frank Boone Avoca Creal Company Pittston Hospital

Funeral Held For Wat Cornwall At Residence

Leale Decker of Susquehanna attended town on Monday as J J Todd and Port Hager from Kingsley visited. Edward OBrien of Great Bend and others were in town over the weekend. Professor Hannahans final hop set for Friday evening at the Opera house with supper. Scranton region potatoes sold for 65 cents last week due to tight supply.

Leale Decker Susquehanna Wat" Cornwall J.J. Todd Port Hager Kingsley Edward O'Brien Great Bend Opera House Hannahan Scranton

Empire Dry Goods Co Opening Sale on Lackawanna Ave

Empire Dry Goods Co announces a one week opening sale at 516 Lackawanna Avenue featuring a fine line of shirts and underwear for men women and children. Featured items include Cheviot shirts at 20 cents per dozen and 36 inch stitched shirts at 39 cents, plus ribbed vests 5 to 15 cents and child ribbed shirts 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents.

Empire Dry Goods CO Lackawanna Avenue

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