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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
8
Silks of other seasons fade as Dame Fashion favors the latest silks. Figured paffeta and glass silks, choice figures and combinations, figured taffeta in sprays figures and dots. Fine lustre and strong. An endless variety on display.
Fans are an ornament and a necessity in any season. Our assortment offers many kinds to satisfy fickle tastes with accessible prices and wide selection.
An advert lists Ladies Four Button Gloves in Paris Points and Elegant Tan shades with extra quality masqueteres suede gloves in Black Tan and Brown. It promotes multiple desirable kid gloves and a price that invites indulgence, plus silk lisle thread gloves and cotton gloves in summer shades for the coming season.
A brief note praising shirt waists for proper construction. Emphasizes good sewing, quality material, and correct sizes.
Dr Reeves of 412 Spruce Street Scranton advertises treatment for eye ear throat and systemic diseases. He and assistants claim cures for nervous debility skin diseases and various ailments with a three months program for five dollars aimed at catarrh sufferers. Office hours 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday 16 to 4.
The market opened weak as rail and coal stocks fell led by Grangers and anthracite coalers but rallied later. Standard shares stayed in a secondary role while Industrials and Specialties posted 1.5 to 2 percent advances, with Northern Pacific attracting European buyers and total turnover at 191,000 shares.
Commodity notes show firmer cereals with No 2 red wheat at 67c and May prices around 68c. Corn and oats remain dull to steady with options firm. butter and cheese markets mixed to steady as Western dairy products shift.
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 400 head with mixed prices for common to extra quality cattle and calves. Toledo grain report indicates Wheat futures rise with No 2 red futures for May June and July, oats trading at idle levels, and clover seed offerings steady for cash and April.
Tallow trade was quiet with prices quoted for city prime in hha at 4 percent, country prime in bblu at 4 40, and dark in bbis at 4 4cc. Cakes and grease also noted. Oll opened with steady to lower bids, April 27 showed high 205, low 204, close 200 for Oll.
Philadelphia reports show miners consider sealing mines amid water costs and fixed charges while operators urge price cuts. Analysts warn of possible railroad bankruptcies if 21 percent output claims persist, as meeting in New York fails to reach agreement and plans for a 40 million ton division face rejection.
Funeral services for Mrs. N D R Chase formerly of this place were held at her late home in Faston on Tuesday at 4 PM. Burial followed in Those Hill cemetery with the family bearers and visiting friends attending. The Rev L W Church of the Presbyterian church conducted the service and the choir sang The Christian's Good Night. A large crowd gathered to pay respects to a devout wife and mother. Out of town friends included Edwin Wallace Cincinnati Or George A Chase Emmett Chase Baltimore Md Mrs Marla Pratt Mr and Mrs A G Sheak Mrs Hettie Butterfield Mrs Dr Burr Mr and Mrs George Loucks all of Binghamton Mrs J Cook Susquehanna W D Lusk and Charles Van Wormer Montrose Mrs C O Lansley Mrs V Reckhow and Mrs Dr Hines spent Thursday in Susquehanna. Burghrs entered the store of Patrick Cosgris in Laneville Friday night. Two tramps were arrested but released after nothing could be found. Ti B Hanna line ald hie property on Malin street to Stephen Tingley Lanaville. Doan's Ointment is recommended for skin itch and related troubles.
About two weeks after arriving in the Opera house block, Mrs Hichop the noted clairvoyant, died on Saturday morning. The deceased was 10, a resident of Binghamton, N Y. She is survived by her husband and the remains will go to Walton N Y for interment. Louise M Mey 10, daughter of Mrs Henry Mey died Friday night at her uncle Frank Roemmebueyer’s Seventh avenue home of diphtheria. Charles Ledyard spent Sunday at his Alderville home Wayne county. Mr and Mrs George S Kimball ii e
Daniel Davie and Mrs Catherine Jones of Olyphant wed in a city ceremony Saturday conducted by Alderman Jones. Hazard Rivenburg and M Olmstead have just returned from two months in Florida. A pigeon shoot at Anthrichte park was postponed due to stormy weather. An "Old Oaken Bucket" party hosted by Ella Purdy gave guests a pleasant evening at the Irving Stone home on Hicklet street.
The Clever comedian J B Toole and fh company of capable artiste present the comedy drama Killarney and the ithine at the Pathor Mathew opera house this evening and Tuesday evening will produce JP Van Winkle. A three story brick building on Delaware Street that partially collapsed Wednesday night is in deplorable condition and may fall at any moment. Authorities should tear it down to prevent more damage. A surprise party honored Miss Nelle McAndrew on Scott Street Monday evening with games and music and late snacks. Several locals and visitors attended. The town plans to open the baseball season this afternoon with Olyphant facing the Senators of Green Ridge. Evans will attend a meeting in Allentown. Wood's Norway Wine Syrup is praised for children, said to ease colds and lung trouble.
Horace Weston visits friends in Scranton and Miss Sarah Sly visits Dunmore. Delaware River navigation to resume. Louise Hoeft visits relatives at Rendham and Dunmore on April 20. First shad caught in the Delaware at Lackawaxen on Thursday. Annie Sumner of Nanticoke visits sister Mrs Tolley. Wyomin g Seminary Independent Glee Club to perform at the Methodist Episcopal church the night before Decoration Day to benefit the organ fund.
In Scranton on Monday April 20 1805 the famed physician Dr Smith will deliver free morning lectures at the Academy of Music. He claims to cure chronic diseases using magnetic and electric apparatus and offers private consultations at 812 Wyoming Avenue. Admission to the public lectures is free with demonstrations on diseases common to men and women.
Empire Dry Goods Co announces a one week opening sale at 516 Lackawanna Avenue featuring shirts at deep discounts. Cheviot shirts with neck band and yoke priced at 29 cents per dozen nearly factory cost, 39 cent fast color quantities, boys waists from 15 cents, French Balbriggan shirt 43 cents, ribbed vests from 5 to 15 cents, child ribbed vests 10 cents or 3 for 25 cents, shirt laundry services available with guaranteed workmanship.
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