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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1895
Page
8
The merchant claims daily arrivals of goods, urging customers to judge by merit and cheap tests. He asserts items sell themselves and promises varied interest for shoppers, no matter when they visit.
Silks of other seasons have passed out of sight as Dame Fashion favors figured taffeta and glase silks. The display features choice figures sprays and dots with fine lustre and strong colors. An endless variety is shown.
Fans are an ornament and necessity, with many kinds to suit fickle tastes. Our limited time display offers an assortment to satisfy every preference at Ge yard.
Elegant array of gloves in black tan and crown colors offered in new kid glove styles. Includes four button Paris points suede gloves silk and lisle thread gloves and cotton gloves in summer shades. Prices promise value for a well dressed season.
Advertisement praises shirt waists as well sewn with good material and proper sizing. It highlights fit accuracy and durability as selling points for customers seeking reliable apparel.
Local ad promotes Reeves at 412 Spruce Street Scranton PA as a specialist in nerve troubles and heart and other diseases. Claims treatments for a wide range of conditions and offers a three month trial for five dollars. Details include hours daily and weekend availability.
Irregular trading on the Exchange with mixed foreign purchases and sales. Northern Pacific and other rails show slight gains while industrials end lower. The market awaits sales action, with adjournment until Thursday and late session weak speculation.
Commercial New York Produce Market reports mixed tones across commodities. Wheat and oats show varied activity with futures around May to August positions, while corn remains steadier yet subdued. beef and pork markets show lingering softness alongside steady dairy and butter demand amid general price readings. Cattle receipts noted at Chicago market 3,090 amid broader price signals.
Week ended April 20 sees Connellville coal production fall by about 12 000 tons from the prior week while shipments lag demand. Regions in Washington and Greene counties see excitement over a vast coal land sale of 60 000 to 80 000 acres with values near 1 000 000 dollars. Readings March earnings show price declines and cost cuts, raising questions whether open war among anthracite interests or further adjustment will prevent market flooding. Doon's Ointment advertised for itching relief.
The Independent voices for greater Honesdale expansion arguing the trading area spans 8000 people within three quarters of a mile of the borough center, while the borough is listed at 3020 residents. Obituary notes Mrs Daniel Vicinus dies at 27 with funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm.
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumbled note about a medicine reference and price inquiry. The readable elements mention a person named Matthews Bra and a vague request about a monetary payment or receipt. No clear event, place, or organizational context is established.
Miss Lizzie McHale of Archbal d wed Andrew Murphy of Plymouth in St Thom as church at noon yesterday. The ceremony drew many friends, with Mendelesohn's wedding march and Mrs Murphy to Plymouth thereafter. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home on Cemetery street.
The Olyphant baseball club defeated the Senators of Green Hide by 17 to 5 at the Olyphant grounds on Monday. J. E. Toole closed a two night engagement at the Father Mathew Opera house with Rip Van Winkle and, in the title role, was said to be very good. The audience left pleased with the overall performance.
Waverly reports A L Turner of Binghamton visiting, Scott Palmer returning from Europe, and J H McAlpine improving after illness. Rev J E Kennedy attends Luzerne Bible society in Wilkes-Barre. Ontario study trip noted for veterinary physician candidate. Marie Jadwin of Brooklyn guests of A J Smith. Madison academy tutor F C Hangen hosts botany and entomology lessons. Frank Edginton improving after forearm break. local professionals and families mentioned.
The scholars and teachers of the graded school prepare for a grand exhibition at the Opera House on Thursday evening this week. Professor Hanrahan leads a calico hop performance as part of the event.
Friday evening this week the city plans to illuminate the town with twenty four kerosene lamps at the Opera House. Officials fear a public riot as the town shifts from solar lighting and installment plans in past years. The creamery at Tingley thrives while the Eagle hotel shows new decor and Sonia Farrar now runs the new livery business after purchasing Mr Gillespie's interest.
Daniel Langstaff, of Scranton, plans to occupy a summer residence on Academy street soon. Walter Henwood and family, also of Scranton, have moved to a new home on Maple street. Numerous locals attended the Keystone union Endeavor society event at Nicholson on Friday afternoon, enjoying a pleasant day. Miss Retta Snyder of Nicholson visited Mabel Reynolds on Maple street Saturday and Sunday. Miss May Gardner’s funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from her home at Church and River streets. Mrs. Holwey of Pittston will lecture on temperance Wednesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church May 1. Miss Clara Gardner remains ill but slowly improves, and Miss Sadie Clark is reported better.
An ad claims nerves revolt when blood is thin and impure, and Hood's Sarsaparilla will purify and enrich blood to restore health. It asserts thousands support the cure and promises transformed strength and vitality through better nourishment of organs and tissues.
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