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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1894
Page
8
Public Benefactors urge shoppers to prepare for emergencies and choose comfortable summer gowns. Advice promotes patterns suited to figure and station, suggests pairing with any available accessories, and highlights two tone novelty dress goods, imported challies and organdies in a wide range of colors.
An advertisement highlights a sale of ration styles and fabrics such as Lyone Checked Taffetu Pontila Zephyr Crepes Printed Japanese Silke Fancy Hairline Figured Silke Porcaly Lawn Printed China Silk Walats Chambry Waists Laundried Wrists and linen waists. It promises fashionable, exclusive designs and strong values with broad appeal for all ages.
A description of Welbeck Abbey features the late Duke's tunnels and subterranean roads under gardens and parkland. The vast underground rooms, brick vaults, and glazed shafts shaped the estate, with hundreds of workers and lingering unfinished designs. The piece notes the eccentricity and the contrast with open woodland and bird song.
The Pittsburg Dispatch recalls Hanna Haulin as a crusty editor who distrusted reporters. He kept his views to himself, angered when quoted, and preferred silence over cold type. His rare affability hid a wariness toward Washington correspondents.
The private collection of George B. de Forest, valued at over 200000, is hailed as superior to major catalogs and among the most complete on this side of the Atlantic. Experts note its rare eighteenth century volumes and original drawings, with sales savvy and early access to press copies shaping its prestige and potential profits.
An 1880s style ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for pains, fevers, rashes, chapped hands, eruptions and all skin complaints. It promises effective antifaction and refunds if not satisfied, priced at four cents per box retailed by Matthews.
In Pittston the advisory committee met with traction company officials to set conditions including tax payments and liability for damages. The company signed a revised ordinance capping any future tax levy at $10 per car, while residents protest broad wording and cost sharing along Main Street. The council plans to ratify the agreement as local attendance and business briskly resume.
Montrose discusses electric light plant costs and sewer concerns as voters prepare. Local figures Smiley and Guy are noted, with family health updates and travels of Warriner brothers, Ayers, and Beardsley. Company G drills outdoors. changes at stores and schools accompany the town’s festive and civic rhythm.
The article surveys trends in women’s vests and allied garments, noting many imported pieces from Paris and other fashion centers. It highlights design elements such as high collars, double breasted forms, decorative yokes, lace trim, and satin bows, with emphasis on how these items shape necklines and overall silhouette.
A nostalgic note traces Castoria use from infancy to motherhood, claiming the product soothed a child at every stage and continued to be trusted through adulthood and parenting years. It recalls a familiar brand from childhood.
A friend recalls Miss Hi jee in the church choir of the Difertory. She reportedly resigned after offense over the choice of an anthem to lead, promising to quit rather than perform it. The New York Epoch notes the tension between old and new beliefs within the group.
A 10 month old baby named Francees was abducted Saturday from the Bryan home. Funeral held yesterday at Main Street residence with burial in Olyphant Catholic cemetery. The McKinley club held a two week interval meeting in the borough building Friday night. Electricians working on a boulevard telephone line locate at the Central. David Reeve, formerly of Priceburg now of Peckville, visited Friday. Primitive Methodist church thanks traction company workers for kindness during their Liimel Hill Park visit Wednesday.
Guests arrive at Otonome park from Washington D C and praise the location as a summer report. Mrs J H Van Loan visits friends in Binghamton. Church Street postoffice nearing completion. Local residents attend Walter Main circus in Binghamton. A baseball nine is organized locally. Eugene Compton returns from Scranton visit. Miss Gertrude Nichols returns from Binghamton.
HONESDALE reports Master Louis Neilson vacationing at Carley Brook with Wellington Van Inwegan of Chicago while Li. O. Rome hosts. Mina Cora Well of Carbondale visits town with Hon. William St Rose of Phillipsport visiting his brother L. C. Rose. Meade Schenck returns from Wyoming seminary. William Watt of Carbondale in town. Orry B. Harwell spends Sunday with parents at Uniondale and rode in on his bicycle. Bannock Boon Berrens promoted as a digestion aid sold widely.
Thomas Doan aged 64 died at his home in Greenwood on Saturday morning. He leaves six daughters and six sons and his wife, who died four years ago. A veteran of the late war, he was a member of CL Swartz Post of Moscow. Funeral was set for 8 AM with burial in Spring Brook cemetery.
The Carbondale High School Alumni Association plans its fifth annual banquet at Hotel Anthracite with elaborate preparations and a festive menu including Consomme alphabet soup and Neapolitan ice cream. Also noted are local obituaries, social visits, church events, and a testimonial about Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Jermyn school directors will accept bids for a janitor in charge of the school building for the coming year. The estate of the late John Kearney will be sold at administrator's sale on July 14 at 1:00 PM. Saturday evening H. D. Swick returned from Ocean Grove. Children’s Day was observed in local churches. A First Baptist church concert and festival is planned this evening. Miss Mattin Kropp attended Pirates of Penzance in Pittston. A Fourth of July lawn social is planned at St James Episcopal grounds. William T. Lutey is adding a building on Main and Hatreota.
Chiltren day observed at M E and Welah Congregational churches with floral decorations. Rev Dr Ho W H Harris to leave tomorrow for Wales. Will Gordon and Lena King return from Lake Underwood. Jottis Winslow Edith Van Ber kirk Mary Van Ber kirk Roos Gordon to return home today. John H Fallows candidate for Congress expected to speak at McKinley club meeting at John Weisenflah’s hall. Rev Dr Logan of Scranton preached at Presbyterian church yesterday. Harry Hood and Leab Powell to be tarried this morning by Ray ELIL Harris J E Davis in Spring Brook yesterday. John Dray of West Pittaton in town Sunday. James Howells and Jane James to wed tomorrow.
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