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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
8
The store presents a wide selection from ginghams to silks and latins, claiming newness, color, and abundance as proof of progress and value. It emphasizes daily action over past laurels and positions its catalog as a measure of worth.
Imported and domestic dress fabrics showcased by top makers and discerning buyers. French novelty ties in varied figures, extra fine silk and wool materials in artistic combinations, exclusive patterns, and hundreds of recherche novelties comprise an unequaled seasonal assortment.
Superior laces for trimming and draperies arrive with choicest designs and best values. White Embroidered Yokes, Black Lace, Chiffon, Valenciennes, Point Venise, Lavé Insertions highlighted as well represented in the lace department.
The display promotes parasols and umbrellas with rare, beautiful handles and colored silks. Come early to view the latest creations from the umbrella manufacturer and the new stands.
The April sun signals warmer days and a guide to necessary undergarment weights. Swiss ribbed vests, Balbriggan vests, silk and wool blends, and light union suits are showcased to meet diverse tastes and needs.
An advertisement asserts Doan's Ointment will cure the worst case of itching piles. It urges readers not to suffer and presents the remedy as a never failing treatment available to all.
Lewla De Haven, a former liveryman, jailed on $100 bail for non support in Jackson township. East Stroudsburg visitors return to Washington NJ. bookkeeper Howard Davis hosted by D W Davis family. Several residents travel, marry, or change jobs. normal ban on couples strolling on streets. health updates and local events. a concert at the Opera House. a grand wedding at Main Street home with brief ceremony and guests.
The fourth quarter began after a week of Easter vacation with many new registrations and new losses in commercial law trigonometry arithmetic and teaching theory. PF M Carpenter visited en route home from Virginia and A F E Osborne of Wesleyan University called. Election of officers at Phi Mu occurred tonight and Rev Anna Shaw spoke at the Baptist church to a large audience especially the young ladies. Also local ad copy touts Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in 24 hours, sold by Carl Loreng, 418 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton.
Samuel A Terrel, 66, died at his home on Second Street after years of illness. A former hardware merchant of Honesdale, he retired due to health. Survived by siblings Mrs Fletcher Herrick, Md Terrel, Frank Terrel, Miss Phoebe, Mrs Huth, J Oscar Terrel. Funeral from the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Columbian Concert company, of the town, are mentioned in connection with services.
A Wednesday evening program at the Methodist Episcopal church under church choir direction featured declamation, recitations, solos, choruses and a sixteenth girl drill. The event opened with Mrs Maxey and others performing with songs such as The Old Folks at Home and On Crested Wave. The evening included a guest address by the chairman and a later entertainment at Maxeys hall celebrating the choir anniversary. Bell glee and quartette numbers highlighted the varied program.
Mrs Marguerite Hoyte of Nineveh N Y visits Carbondale with nineteen friends. Lotus club to dine at Hotel Anthracite next Wednesday evening. Kimball Glee club plans concert at Berean Baptist tabernacle for 25 cent tickets. Base ball season opener at Anthracite park this afternoon. Various locals travel for business and music events. Carbondale Cycle club elects officers and appoints constitution committee.
The ship committee appoints Messrs John Abbott H G Likely and K D Purdy. Monthly dues are fixed at $1 and the initiation fee at $3. A separate committee on locating a club house includes Elmer Brokenshire Rob Van Bergen G M Patterson and L L Loveland.
The Citizens' band hosts an entertainment and social at Smiths Music Hall next Saturday evening with H. B. Jones chairing and a program featuring T. C. Wilmot and wife, Miss Portia Jones recitation, T. G. Beddow solo, Howell Davis solo, Master Robinson and Miss Evans duet, Miss Hughes recitation, Miss Alma Beddoe, Samuel Barret solo, Benjamin Beddow, and pianist Professor John Hayden Cousins. Doors open 7 pm admission 26 cents with ladies free and refreshments served. Jotn Rolls of Forest City visited here Wednesday along with Miss Carrie Swift of Taylor.
A Dunmore movement seeks earlier closing for merchants to 7 PM on weekdays except Saturdays with payday rules. The petition is incomplete but has been successful so far. Patrick Kinnie was arrested Wednesday by Officer O Hara at the request of John Manley for assault. he was taken away.
Rev Father Kiernan of Parsons paid a pastoral visit yesterday. Mrs Thomas Payne beautified her Buller street property with a new iron fence. Miss Ligvale Clifford visits relatives in Avoca. The Italian band's music last night earned praise from members and others of Italian heritage. John Swarts returned from Madisonville to spend time with his parents.
The Al Toona Tribune advocates a political reform push to enroll volunteer young men as unpaid election precinct watchers. It argues pure motives and religious guidance can replace monetary influence, saving nearly 700 dollars annually and transforming local politics. The outcome will be watched closely.
A French balbriggan shirt offered by Empire Dry Goods Co at a sale price of 43 cents, compared to no less than 76 cents elsewhere. Silk fiber noted in the fabric. Limited time offer implied.
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