October Journey by the Ontario Road to New York
An Ontario and Western Railway excursion outlines a fall trip from Scranton to New York. The article extols Hudson River scenery, autumn foliage from Sullivan to Ulster counties, and notes on beaver kill trout streams. It mentions Liberty, West Point, Middletown, and a ferry ride to Weehawken, plus cultural critiques of theater offerings in New York City.
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New York
Ontario and Western
Warne County
Poyritelle
Preston Park
Liberty
Sullivan
Orange
Ulster
Sullivan Country Club
George L. Pullman
Neversink
Hockland
Shawn«cunk
Hudson River
Cornwall
West Point
Stony Point
Weehawken
Filtcroft
Webt Harrison
Courteois
Bogwest
Rockland
Middletown
Letters From The People Attack On Monopolies And Trusts
Wm. M. Watson of Tiranton condemns ex Governor Flower's defense of trusts and Standard Oil. He argues monopolies crush business, exploit workers, and provoke strikes, urging public and legislative action against monopolies as a public enemy and demanding national intervention to preserve a free country.
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the Tribune
Bir
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Flower
Ohio
Bishop
Standard
Standard Ol
Wm. M. Watson
Top Goats for Fall Overcoats
Fall overcoats crafted in covert cloth with full box back and silk linings offered at exceptional value. Covert cloth varieties in multiple shades. some fully silk lined, others only shoulder and sleeve linings. Compares favorably to higher priced tablor coats, urging quick purchase.
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Weil
Men’s Suits Offer Honest Value and Fit
A retail pitch urges the discerning man to seek proper fit after trying jackets that misfit. It touts single breasted sacks in latest cuts, all wool cheviots, checks, plaids, mixtures, and black clay worsted suits, promising honest value and sturdy construction.
Men’s suits in many patterns and fabrics offered
Our collection features cheviots plaids checks and blue black brown options with standout fit. Higher grade coats and trims than cheaper lines but retains perfect tailoring and fit.
Men's Suits Display Fine Worsteds and Patterns
The ad touts suits in ceviots and fancy checks with fine cloth. It highlights Grey Clay worsteds in sacks and cutaway styles and Black Clay worsteds in sacks and cutaways. A comparison with tailor made $20.00 suits is suggested.
Youth Fashion: New Menswear Styled for Boys and Men
A local ad touts tailored boys and men’s suits with careful craft and new fabric selections. The copy highlights a near perfect fit and invites readers to preview the line in person.
Customer finds cheaper suits becoming best wearers
A former customer who paid 35 dollars for a suit at a famous tailor discovers a 20 dollar option at a new shop. He tests 15 and 10 dollar suits, praising their fit and durability. The salesman notes the bargain quality across price tiers. This surprising market shift prompts appreciation of value.
Ready Made Fitting That Suits Tall or Short
The piece argues that true ready made clothing should fit a wide range of body types. It claims only a prosperous clothier can stock many sizes and asserts their store offers better fitting suits and overcoats for tall, short, and stout customers.
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Scranton
The Ready Made Suit Advantage
Thirty years in business gives insight into cloth selection yet shows that sample suits can disappoint. The piece argues ready made suits let men try styles and fabrics, with alterations done at the shop’s risk until the fit is right.
Boys Winter Suit Ad with Sailor Collar Details
Advertisement promoting boys clothing in sizes 4 to 10 years. Describes a free and easy winter weight blue serge suit with fancy trimmings on the sailor collar and shield.
Reefer Suit For Boys 4 To 8 In Wool Cheviots
Popular school suit for boys aged four to eight. Made in fine all wool cheviots fancy mixtures plaids and checks and blue cheviot. Features braided collar and pants with bang and buckle.
Reefers for boys in sailor and ulster collars
Reefer time is here with a full assortment of good looking warm and comfortable reefer jackets. Sizes for small boys feature a large sailor collar while larger boys can choose an ulster collar.
Durable double breasted suits for school wear
Boys ages 9 to 16 can wear these rugged double breasted suits designed for outdoor sports. Made with abrasion resistant ceviots in colors that hide dirt. we guarantee quality and recommend them for tough daily wear.
Local notices and social happenings from Tunkhannock region
Household moves and engagements fill the page crane. Mrs G B Matthewson plans a move to Washington DC after November 1 where Mr Matthewson works for the government. Samuel Gilmore and Miss Clara Gardner attended the Gardner Hart wedding at Monadale on Tuesday. George W W. Fanton photographed by Jean showing a boy leaving a wagon. Reynolds, back from Connecticut, may wed Miss Currie Hall this month before returning to business. Reynolds arrested KB Kilnworth in a house of ill repute, deser tion charge. jailed at Foster with wife and four children. Ladies Grand Army circle and Langetalle Hose attend sailors and soldiers monument unveiling at Tunkhannock next Tuesday with Keystone band. Guns’ reports may mean a dead squirrel or bird as hunting opens. Cards announce Miss Allie C Bliss to Mr Charles F E Hunt on Tuesday December 4 at 4 o clock in the Methodist church. Pactoryvilla encampment Odd Fellows No 346 to meet Monday evening. About twenty from this place attended the Christian Endeavor convention at Nicholson last Friday. If you endorse the Chicago platform Lackawanna Democracy votes for Sanat Morst et al. if you back McKinley, vote against Bryan. Check cycle bearings for looseness and adjust if needed.
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G. B. Matthewson
Washington, D. C
Reynolds
Currie Hall
Mever
Kilnworth
Foster
Grand Army Republic Circle
Grand Army Republic
Langetall Hose Company
No. 1
Tunkhannock
Keystone Band
Langatafl Hose Company
Triton Hose Company
Tunkhanoofl
Allie C
R. Bliss
Charles FE. Hunt
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Thils Place
Nicholson
Wild family captured in Indiana County scare unsettles Montgomery
A posse captured five children from a so called wild family near Montgomery Indiana county. Found in a hut in the woods they allegedly subsisted on wild fruits slept with swine and caused farm depredations. Captives were cleaned clothed and sent to Reform School at Morgans. Parents remain unfound.
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Johnatown
Montgomery
Indiana County
Morganas
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Sanadt
Mors
McKinley
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