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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
8
The report notes Ward's store at 115 Washington Avenue prepares a fall display in High Art Millinery with an opening event on Thursday and Friday. The article describes women visiting stores in New York and references December style trends and a lively window showcasing.
The Crawford County return judge convention failed by a small margin to repeal county rules. Morris and Penman win auditor and commissioner seats while a tough counting task under a new system faced eleven districts and a crowded court.
The article details setup for a large firemen convention including decorative arches on Wyoming Avenue, a reviewing stand in front of the International Correspondence School, and crowd seating for 2,500. It notes plans for city-wide decorations, parade participation from many companies, and committee meetings in city hall.
Advertises Uwanta Cup coffee blends including Goursen's Best at 35¢ per pound with 3 pounds for $1.00 Rio Java and O. G. Java priced at 20¢ and 25¢ per pound respectively Mocha and O. G. Java mix offered at 28¢ per pound with morning consumption urged.
The item highlights E G Coursen as a leading American coffee and tea house, noting a policy of no presents.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a 50 year trusted remedy for teething pain, wind colic and upset stomachs. It urges mothers to ask for the product and warns against other brands, noting a 25 cent bottle price.
Notice calls all companies to appoint one representative or join the reception committee for the forthcoming meeting set for next Friday evening.
The South Scranton Council Knights of Columbus held a progressive euphe party in the Economy building on Wyoming Avenue. William Gurrell won first prize a silver mounted wine breil and John Natlin won second prize a valuable book. The council invited San Salvador council New York City to join its Dewey celebration.
Concertgoers will enjoy a grand program at the Lyceum Friday evening featuring Madame Ashworth Hughes soprano Murdwyn Humphreys tenor Miss Hannah Jones contralto Meurig James baritone. The famed singers promise a rare musical treat for the city.
A damaged excerpt records a zero donation from Mr Foo to the Home for the Friendless. It mentions a donation from the Claret Etroct Methodist club and notes managers associated with Mrs Wyo H. Porktin planning a visit to Dolton.
Prof. J Alfred Pennington organist of Elm Park church and Conservatory of Music will give an organ concert in Elm Park church assisted by Mr T BR Williame solo tenor of Dr Pearce's chief Wilkes-Barre. Admission by offer. Programme will appear later.
Gerson’s Millinery invites friends and patrons to attend the shop opening on the announced days with promotional cards issued for the event. Personal invitation highlights welcoming attendees on opening days.
The Katherine Rober Company stages Killarney for a matinee at the Academy of Music and presents A Nutmer Match for tonight's performance. The productions run this afternoon and this evening.
A special meeting of Washington Camp No. 1h will be held Thursday evening September 28. It is necessary that every member be present by order of Kh. HH. Halistead, president.
New York on September 29 and 80th, the Central Railroad of New Jersey announces reduced fare excursion tickets to New York and return for this occasion.
A millinery shop opens Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Motel Jermyn building, Douwherty and Thoms announce. Local shoppers are invited to view new hats and accessories during the debut weekend.
Dr Joseph Parry presents a London concert at the Lyceum theatre on Friday September 29 with performers from the Opermile troupe. Tickets priced at 1 74 90 and 35 cents. Additional ads list Mears & Hagen wine shop on Washington Avenue and Lane's Spruce Street sellers. Two experienced salesmen sought by Mears Hagen. Also mentions Joy Maker cigar and various household items. Morton notice: Mr. and Mrs. G Wy Morton welcome a son born September 28 in Owenwo.
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