Table Linens at Reduced Prices for Housewives
A promotional item announces reduced prices on table linens calling the department a bonanza for the housewife. The short note emphasizes savings and value without listing specific products.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1895
Page
2
A promotional item announces reduced prices on table linens calling the department a bonanza for the housewife. The short note emphasizes savings and value without listing specific products.
Jobs in Towels At 1226, 15¢., 170. 20c, and 250. AL at one-third less than former prices. Special Sale of Ladies' Maslin Underwear will be continued.
The city swirls with ice skating fever as weather favors open rinks and ponds. The piece notes crowded scenes, diverse skaters from shy youths to polished courtiers, and warns of late night risks as parents allow youngsters among revelers. It highlights rinks like Stillwater and Johnson’s Lake and mentions a quack cure ad at the end.
The St Thomas church fair reopens this evening with fine entertainment by the Excelsior Cornet band and friends from Providence. William Ritch of Meshoppen has returned home after visiting August Schmidt of Albert street. A mass meeting by miners from the three shafts is planned at Lloyd's hall Monday. William Kennedy challenges John Flegg to a game at O Connor's alley or Logan's on Patrick's Day March 17. Man and money ready at O'Connor's hotel.
A group of young men at Coary Hollow use sick time at various collieries to play cards near No drift. Bosses vow to end the pastime. William Nicholas of Miners is recovering from illness. St Josephs Total Abstinence society to install officers at Sunday meeting. Republicans of the South district win township clerk post at recent conference.
An incident at Old Forge reports a young child of Mr. Crogan of Duryea burned to death Thursday evening. Other items note a church marriage in Brick Church and a woman slipping on cellar steps with a minor injury but no bone damage after doctor examination.
Howard Hungerford of Springville will join his father April 1 in the grocery trade at the Gray block corner store, while W R Arnts updates his barber shop with new revolving chairs. Miss Josephus Kaliska wed Pittston raises on Feb 3 after Catholic service. Master Merle Carlin recovers from icy sidewalk injury with stitches healing. Rev F P Mayer spoke at the M E church Thursday. George Tauce, a Meshoppen resident, buried Thursday. M Ellsworth of Voge buys Terry lot on Gravel Hill to build a home. Mrs W C Kittridge learns of her brother’s death in Whitehall NY. A box party at Brookdale drew locals. Public debate over the Dilliard law remains heated. A Monroe Twp couple visits Esquire Kut and is sent up for life. Harry Mack to Poughkeepsie, joins Hudson River State Hospital staff and orchestra. Harvey S Stacon, formerly of Corning IN, visits town. J Frear finishes mercantile appraisement work last night.
In Carbondale on Saturday afternoon three Baptist Sunday school classes plan a sleigh ride to Peckville. Notifications include Mrs G M Patterson inviting for a Berean Baptist house warming on Lincoln Avenue with a 1 shilling admission. Local movements feature Miss Mary Murrin visiting New York and Eugene Hudson becoming a Rapid Transit conductor.
Jacob Cohen of Scranton was buried in Glen Dyberry Cemetery after his body was brought to Honesdale. Fred J. Stone returned from a state trip. The Athletic association held an exhibition and concert. A Baptist Sunday school cantata titled Free Carnival is set for Friday night at the Opera House. The Honesdale Liederkranz hosts a masquerade ball on Thursday February 21. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is advertised for teething and diarrhea relief at twenty five cents a bottle.
William Day declares his candidacy for the Blakley First ward council seat. Mrs. Harry Williams left to visit Pittston with her parents for a few days. A Republican caucus meets in the Third ward this evening. D. K. Lathrope is ill. Dr. S. S. Watson is improving slowly.
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