Bargains as We Clear Summer Goods for Fall Trade
We announce a space expansion for our Fall Trade and must make room by selling summer goods now. When a good thing appears we share it with friends, offering clear bargains to move stock.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
8
We announce a space expansion for our Fall Trade and must make room by selling summer goods now. When a good thing appears we share it with friends, offering clear bargains to move stock.
Our fall goods come in daily with choice designs and colors. Kid gloves in new shades and popular lengths. Corsets in all sizes from top makes. Laces dress trimmings umbrellas hosiery bic. Every department a reservoir of style and elegance. Prices promise exceptional value.
The notice promotes a fashion monthly from a dry goods house claiming exclusivity in publishing such a guide. It urges readers to read for dressing well and economically and emphasizes the publication as a unique service.
Gorman's Grand Depot announces permanent location at 412 Spruce Street Scranton for treatment of acute diseases and nervous system issues. Specialist offers examinations with free consultation and hours listed though the text is garbled.
Eystone Academy in Factoryville Pennsylvania offers refined programs in music and art to prepare for college. The school provides thorough courses and a commercial track with typewriting and shorthand. A new illustrated circular is being prepared by Principal M Loomis.
A collection of short items reports movements and visits of residents Mrs RS Myers moves household goods to West Pittston. Townend brothers receive visitors. John Sparks praised garden. several residents travel for outings and visits. local newspaper theft warning. Edward Stocker stays with uncle in Orange. Wyoming Monument lodge plans excursion to Bioghamies. Fred Safford in New Jersey. Mrs Sharps and Mrs Campbell visit Wilkes Barre. camping party on lakes. Cure for Headache patent remedy promoted with price of fifty cents.
Over 300 veterans are expected at the Montrose reunion next week with a crowd possibly thrice that number. Speakers include Galusha Grow Justice McCollum T V Powderly and A J Colborn among others as town hosts a grand welcoming event.
Carbondale area reports EB Bly leaving for Foster Pennsylvania to visit relatives. William Watkins injured on a Delaware and Hudson train, broken forearm bones, elbow injury, collar bone fractured and head bruises. hospitalized with guarded prognosis. Camp Sunset group returns from Crystal Lake after ten days. attendees listed. Germania band plans Labor Day appearance at Farview with open air concert at Hotel American.
George A. Do Bree of Philadelphia spoke at Honesdale city hall on the Knights of Honor aims and activities. Captain Lord and F W Stevene of Bethany also addressed the gathering. Miss Henneh Bell and Miss olu Herseh, instructors, taught here last year and Mrs Louisa Dein hosted a ladies’ gathering on Maple avenue as wheelmen of Honesdale organize a group.
A lantern parade is set for this evening with all wheelmen invited to participate. A new race feature adds a one half mile boys event for competitors under 16, with prizes including gold and silver medals for the bicycle bell contest.
A scattered Hallstead page records a 12 to 9 loss by Hallstead Baseball Club to Susquehanna in Susquehanna, local reunion attendance, a new watering trough installation, and various visits, calls and travels. Names include Annie Quinan, Maud Spencer, Bridget Noonan, F Cassidy, Bridget Noonan, Miss Trowbridge, Miss Gilchrist, and many local residents visiting Elmira, Binghamton, Bainbridge, and Niagara Falls.
Montrose notes say Miss Nellie Watrous left for Mansfield to attend the state normal school. Presbyterian Indies held a fair at Judge Jessup's residence. Next week promises activity with soldiers and visitors from counties. Local officials Barny and Smith visited Binghamton. Professor Hawk ill and confined. Clark’s Summit visitors enjoyed Montrose. smoke and fog woes persist on the hill amid Democratic times.
The marriage of Miss Lizzie Willins daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams of Peckville to Arthur Peck took place Wednesday at noon. The bride wore cream silk and carried a bouquet of cream roses. Bridesmaid Della Peo and maid of honor Beach Daniels attended. Willis King and John Williams served as best man. The ceremony was by Rev I B Doty followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple left on the 2 PM train for a ten day trip to Philadelphia New York and Atlantic City.
William Dougherty and Misa Joha Heston were married Wednesday at St Marys Church with Rev Father Crane officiating. The bride wore satin with lace, attended by Miss Kate Mollin of Pittston. groom's escort was William Gillespie of Avoca. A large reception followed with dancing and singing.
Mrs. G. C. Lewis’s daughter remains seriously ill. Mrs. B Spellman of Harrys Lake visited friends in Avoca yesterday. Miss Marie Charles of West Pittsburgh spent yesterday in Avoca.
The Pittston Building and Loan association held a meeting with promising reports from members on subscription lists. Samuel Urquhart joins search for his drowned son Lon Urquhart in London Lake, hiring a Philadelphia firm.
A concise promotional note states that Bovinine products are available at all druggists from The Bovinine Company of New York.
The Ontario and Western and Central Railroad of New Jersey offer a low round trip rate of 310 65 from Jermyn for Sep 6 to 10 with return by Sep 25. Also notes Miss Addie Richard visits, a Lake Ariel excursion by First Baptist church, and local notices including a fatal railway death at Sydney and a Republican caucus Saturday.
James Callaghan of Mayfield and Joseph Bowden of Jessup versus John Elgy of Duryea and William Kennedy of Priceburg will renew their alley ball contest at Logan's alley. Kennedy and Elgy lead 31 to 18. game expected to be the best yet. Also, Joseph Wharton of Olyphant invites a match, and the McKinley club meets at Henry Whital's hall at 7:30 p.m. with business of importance on the agenda.
Miss Jennie Tellford of Blakely visited Miss Honan Indian while Mrs J D Williams of Hyde Park stayed with friends. Mrs Orner of Scranton spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs William Sawyer. Thomas Evane and Alfred Gill of this place visited friends in Richmondale. New blocks by Lemuel Huliz are complete and Mr Huliz will occupy the Scranton side. The Throop Republican club met Tuesday with members split between Fellows and Scranton for congress. Miss Katie Cosgrove spent Wednesday in Scranton.
In Minooka Williamsport resident Edwards of Williamsport visits at R J Callery's. Edward Joyce aged citizen dies at Lynch Court from old age after thirty years in the town. Funeral tomorrow afternoon. James Harnett of Miners’ Hill suffers severe facial injuries from a prank pipe with powder, doctors fear loss of an eye.
An OCR fragment advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for skin eruptions and piles with a satisfaction guarantee or money refund. It lists a 25 cent price and Matthews Bros as sellers, though the text is garbled and hard to read.
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