Bargain Winter Droga Goods Offer Seasonal Styles
The item promises timely bargains on winter Droga items described as mostly this season's styles. Only one exception is noted a fabric already seen on the market before.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
1
The item promises timely bargains on winter Droga items described as mostly this season's styles. Only one exception is noted a fabric already seen on the market before.
Desirable fabrics in rich color blends described as one of the most desirable on the market. Full winter weight and tufted in white mix tures. Special sale price offered at 75 cents, down from 1.25 dollars.
Special Sale price offers 25 piece novelty items described as two toned round pieces with combination seeds and rocade figure coffets. Colors listed include Blaet and Black Bluet and Garnet Olive and Black Garnet and Black Light Wood and Brown Brown and Black. Surprise value at 42c.
A catalog note offers ten pieces of bilk and wool cream of fashion suttings with pin stripe effects in combinations such as Plum alive Tan and Brown Olive and Brown Slate and Black Old Rose and Olive. Special sale price is 50c. previously 7&c.
In a trusted make this 60 inch storm serge features Rhades navy and black options. Every thread wool, with practical values emphasized in fabric composition and finish.
A garbled list describes wool shades and colors including Nut, Sapphire, Purple, Garnet, Wine, Blue, Olive. References a special sale price and a banner sale, with mentions of Haristras and House options. No clear dates or brands remain readable.
An assorted lot of 35 pieces offered at a special sale price. All items are 6c goods with color effects and weaves that stay in fashion though lingered in the same cloths. They will surely take wings at the sale price of 3733c.
Bargain venue announces opening day events with promises of genuine merit in stock and pricing. Early notices imply limited guarantees and forthcoming inventory details.
Washington orders the cruiser Minneapolis to sail for Smyrna to safeguard American missionaries and citizens as tensions rise in Armenia. Dispatches from Constantinople report assurances to Armenian faithful but note massacres in Turkish provinces and calls for reform under the Great Powers.
Detectives bring Charles Rice from Cleveland to Newark New Jersey to answer for Maggie Rice death found mutilated at River Street 67. Rice allegedly confessed while intoxicated and later denied the admission. Cleveland woman who informed on him may be brought to Newark for testimony.
An earthquake struck Cotopaxi Colorado at dusk causing the schoolhouse to crack slates and rattle as if from an explosion. The local Methodist chapel also suffered damage but the tremor’s reach stayed within about ten miles of the county.
Jurors found John Johnson not guilty after the state failed to produce sufficient evidence of a murder at Zufait, Cumberland, Maryland. The trial concluded with the defense contending the prosecution lacked direct proof of the crime beyond reasonable doubt.
The Girard Trust Company denounces a morning paper story as false and defamatory claiming treasurer William Newbold Ely absconded with funds. Ely and the company plan damages suits. the Press says it investigated, regrets the error, and will publish a full correction tomorrow.
Belinda Swenarton widow of Spring Valley resident John Swenarton married Andrew Jackson Rust of Ohio in Spring Valley New Jersey after reuniting with her childhood playmate from Maryland. The pair had separated thirty years earlier and wed within two days of meeting. Rev George R Bristol officiated at the Spring Valley Congregational church.
Charles H. Dale of Ottumwa in federal court found guilty of violating the Internal Revenue laws and impersonating a deputy United States marshal. The case grew from the Daily Courier's attacks on federal marshals in Iowa. Dale faces sentencing Thursday with possible three years in prison and a $1000 fine.
Former President Benjamin M Harrison denies a dispatch stating he became a millionaire from a South African gold mining stock speculation. He says he never invested in such stock or with Mr. Wright of Chase National Bank and earned his money by hard work, not speculation.
Mary Elwyn of Phoenixville was held on a charge of infidelity after a hearing in Norristown. Howard Gilbert testified that she and a man identified as George Rhoades registered at his Conshohocken hotel on November 14 and 15. Bail set at 500 dollars could not be posted, and she was sent to jail.
A Brownsville Oregon dispatch reports John Montgomery, his wife, and D R McKeecher shot dead on a nearby farm. The victims were found with rifle wounds. police have no explanation for the killings and expect further inquiries.
Chicago promoters aim to host the National Republican convention with a finished Coliseum able to seat 20 000. Subscriptions from businessmen and corporate pledges target 50 000 to 60 000 dollars with a total project cost near 69 000 dollars. Construction should complete by May 1 and be used to argue for Chicago as the convention site. The report also notes wheat, corn, and sheep movements and interstate cattle feeding trends.
Denver reports a Colorado mining stock fever spreading from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs and Pueblo exchanges. Brokers refuse new orders as transfers surge past six hundred thousand in Denver and over one million on the three Colorado exchanges. Investors gamble on Cripple Creek prospects with many companies formed daily and few solid assets beyond ore assays and possible future gold finds.
Governor Lyon spoke at a Hanquet with President John McTighe and James Francis Burke as toastmaster. A disruption by Deputy Sheriff John Doyle, a Magee supporter and Allegheny County sheriff candidate, interrupted Lyon while he urged voters to back any candidate.
Boston November 20 The annual meeting of the Home Market club heard Secretary Albert Clark stress tariff as the main political issue for next year He urged Congress to send Cleveland a bill before other relief measures and let him veto on his responsibility Charles A Scott of Lowell was elected president.
Omaha Nebraska November 20 surplus grain from Nebraska will be used within the state to fatten live stock for market. The plan aims to reduce excess grain by converting it into feeding stock and supporting local agricultural demand.
Daniel H. Brentzer, secretary treasurer of Citizens' Trust and Security, vanished after embezzling about $25 000 in trust securities. Officers expect to recover roughly $15 000, leaving an estimated net loss of $10 000. Brentzer, married recently, left the Philadelphia office last Thursday and has not been heard from since amid stock speculation and a recent $10 000 loss.
Wilkes-Barre residents clash with broader Lackawanna group over limits to membership for the New England Society. A proposed merger would fold Luzerne Susquehanna Wyoming Wayne and Monroe counties into a regional organization ahead of Forefathers Day banquet.
Harriburg Pa Nov 20 The following railway corporations have been certified to the Attorney General by Secretary Latta for failure to file their annual reports The penalties 5000 in each case will be collected Dravesburg Mendelssohn and Elizabeth Street Railway company McKeesport Grand View Traction company Pittsburgh Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit company Arbondale Etna and Glenshaw Street Railway company Allegheny North Philadelphia Passenger Railway company Philadelphia Hill Top Traction company Pittsburgh White Electric Traction company McKeesport Mt Washington Street Railway company Pittsburgh Grand View Avenue Street Halfway company Pittsburgh Columbia Ironville and Mt Joy Street Railway company Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Transit company Philadelphia Allegheny Valley Street Railway company Pittsburgh Nunnery Hill Incline Plane company Pittsburgh
In Chester, Pennsylvania, burglars entered through a cellar window of Mrs. J. Alfreds at 1031 Hyatt Street and drugged her to steal 480 dollars from beneath her pillow. The crime occurred last night and the victim is hospitalized. Mr. Alfreds is away in Massachusetts. neighbors aided arrest. Police see possible suspicious circumstances.
Harrisburg conference of the East Pennsylvania Lutheran synod adjourned after organizing a conference missionary society. Officers named include President Rev. D. H. Gelser of Hartshure, Vice President Rev. W. S. Hinman of Columbia, Secretary Rev. M. L. Dietsler, and Treasurer Rev. M. P. Hooker. A follow up meeting at Trinity Church will set next steps for delegate hospitality.
Rome New York November coroner inquest details show Hildreth and accomplices planned to derail a train near the wreck site to steal thirty thousand dollars from passengers. Four boys confess. Bristol silent. Wreckers arraigned for murder. exam set for December 1. Palmer arrested on suspicion of involvement.
Clerks association rallied at Sumter's hall with speakers Hon. T V Powderly and Captain James Moir. William Collins chaired as C Moir spoke on unions and ballots. Powderly urged organization to win shorter hours and expand to South Side North End and West Side.
A drummer found a pocketbook in a post office lobby containing $22 and papers identifying owner Mabel Washburn. Clerk Dave Jenkins traced the owner via Frothingham matinee program, located Adrese Washburn, and returned the lost pocketbook. Mabel Washburn expressed profuse thanks.
George Lambert foreman for Kings and Cleary, building Lin den Street bridge approaches, faced Alderman Millar after Thomas Sheridan accused him of pointing a revolver. Sheridan says Lambert drew a bull-dog revolver after being regated. Lambert says Sheridan attacked with a shovel and he did not draw. Lambert admitted possessing a revolver. two witnesses testifed to seeing a draw. Alderman held him for court with bail set at 300 dollars.
A. P. McDonough of Dunmore, a liveryman, was driving along Sport Hill last evening when his vehicle lost control. The scene involved a redden, a single improvised item in the vicinity, and Keystone Brewing company equipment. No further details available.
A pair of carriages collided on Sport Hill as two drivers returned home. Both drivers escaped injury while one horse was seized by Fadden and the other horse, driven by McDonough, ran wild until Dunmore corners where Chief Healey and Officer Bulger halted it.
Scranton theatergoers packed the house last night to see Rhea as Josephine, a performance held in higher esteem than the prior show and matinee. The cast also features Mir. Hart as Napoleon with Lyon L. Adams and Carlton Wells delivering notable support in THEY cost.
A fragment notes a weather report for eastern Pennsylvania with easing winds from the east and a shift to a westerly breeze. The text hints at clearing conditions and potential coastal influence, but lacks complete data or timing.
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