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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
2
City officials delay Roxborough filter beds awards until after the holidays with bids to be scheduled by the Bureau of Highways and Public Safety. Total contract value nears 3 million dollars, while Christmas pay warrants are issued for December 31 and signed by the City Controller and paid by the Treasurer.
The store reports strong Christmas business continuing through the week with nearly three million dollars in goods on display. Ponies, art displays by Paige the clay modeler, and other attractions remain at their best as shoppers fill aisles. Store hours extend tonight to 10 and Monday to 7, then helpers take time to finish gifts at home. May it be a Merry Christmas to all.
The Gimbel jewelry shop proclaims reliability and American-made goods with separate sections for solid gold and costume pieces. It offers watches, cuff links, brooches, rings, bracelets, and various accessories priced from dollars to the high tens, all shown on a first floor display with emphasis on security and honesty.
A east building overflow area now holds full lines of table knives forks and carvers with pearl ivory celluloid and bone handles. Prices range from 3.50 to 7 a dozen with stag handle carvers 1 to 1.85 a pair and rubber table knives 3 to 3.50.
A Philadelphia piano dealer touts a record Christmas piano purchase, offering major brands at reduced prices. Highlights include Hallet & Davis uprights from 325 to 250 and Behr Bros uprights at 300, with praise from Nueva Conservatory and other figures. The ad promises prompt delivery and same price cash or credit.
Gimbels reports strong sales of handkerchiefs across men’s and women’s lines. Linen and silk options abound from 5c to 2.25, with initial and hemstitched varieties and a wide range of patterns and sizes on the first floor.
All RUBBERS reduced this morning with 24 000 pairs including Goodyear Glove brand women's rubbers 50c and 60c 65c, misses 45c, children 85c, men's 80c. American Para Woonsocket storm low cuts 53c women 80c children 25c. children's rubber boots 1. men's buckle Arctics 1 35. winter shoes Calfskin 1 60. women's 2 50 and some 3 shoes 1 60. boys shoes 1 00 with slippers for all. second floor Market street.
On Fourth Floor heavy discounts on Handwerck Dolls, beds, trunks, lead soldiers, farm toys, sewing machines, blackboards, sweepers, and tables. Third Floor features oak chiffoniers and Velocipedes with marked reductions. The store touts a bright, abundant toy stock for a record season.
A local advertisement promotes holiday ribbons for decorating baskets cushions aprons and more. Satin gros-grain ribbons in multiple colors and widths priced from 4c to 28c per yard with double-face satin options also offered. Dainty French ribbons in No 3 and No 5 at 4c and 6c per yard. Store offers free bows tied by staff. Main floor.
Napkin rings and other sterling silver pieces priced from $0.75 to $9 plus engraved options. Also Raglans, Frieze Coats, overcoats, and suits advertised with deep discounts on second floor. Men's, Boys', and children's clothing and hats offered with prices ranging from $2.50 to $30.
Reductions as steep as fifty percent sweep the women’s section last Monday. Golf capes 30 inches long in Kersey brown blue gray and black drop from 8.90 to 4.95. 20 inch jackets in tan pearl gray black sell for 6.95 to 10. Some 42 inch automobile coats in castor and black Kersey fall from 12.50 to 19.85. Second floor east store.
Advert says Americans are great travelers and Philadelphians buy travel goods. It markets Hornback Alligator bags at 5 dollars, 14 inch bags, seal chatelaine at 1 dollar, shopping bag at 1 dollar, jeweled gate tops, music rolls, glove and handkerchief boxes at 50 cents, smokers tables at 1.25 dollars, all as lower prices versus typical 1.50 to 2 dollar ranges.
Navy Department reports Admiral Remey cable says Lori Mitt SEW aN sustained damage in the ship and ran aground, details pending. Washington dispatch notes the incident occurred as officials assess the situation and sailings may be affected.
A city committee on New Year events plans a December 31 march with First to Third Regiments assembling at 9:30 PM at Broad Street and Girard Avenue. They will salute Independence Hall, then form a cordon around City Hall as lights go out at 11:55 PM and return at midnight with a salute and reveille.
Assistant City Solicitor Joseph W Catharine filed with the Recorder of Deeds the charter of The Thomas W Evans Museum and Institute Society to run the planned dental museum and institute in Philadelphia under the will of Dr. Thomas W Evans. The incorporators and board of trustees include Charles F Warwick Samuel H Ashbridge John H Converse Justus C Strawbridge William L Elkins T Levering Jones Edward deV Morrell W W Frazier P A B Widener Daniel Baugh W W Foulkrod and Samuel Dickson.
The Board of Education committee on night schools voted to start at 7 P M and end at 9 P M in Mapayunk Wissahickon and other districts. The change aims to reduce travel for teachers and pupils traveling through sparsely settled areas. The finance committee’s lack of funding was noted but a transfer was expected. March sessions were deferred pending that move.
Eugene von Rosen, executor, files first account with the Register of Wills. Inventory valued at 1,167,683.02 dollars as of June 19 last year, now 1,183,930.95 dollars with income. Disbursements total 42,977.31 dollars leaving 1,140,953.64 dollars awaiting distribution. The will of Hugh McKahen from Dark Run lane and Bristol turnpike, probate confirms a 43,000 dollar estate in trust for his widow Catherine with 500 dollars to revert to St. Joachim's Church after her death. The Times Tourists head to Giant's Causeway in North Ireland.
The Social Purity Alliance of Philadelphia appeals to Mr English, Director of Public Safety, protesting a recent permitted vile play and condemning an Indecent show in Caledonian Hall. They urge vigorous enforcement of the law to preserve public morals during holiday crowds, ending with a hope for a brighter twentieth century.
Last night the Academy of the Fine Arts on Broad Street hosted its annual Masque Ball in Bohemia style. Students and teachers mingled in artful costumes from flower girls to Neapolitan youths as the crowd enjoyed the Academy Fling and lively dances in a creative, secretive mood.
William Roeske a 54 year old Chicago man was found at Broad Street Station in a snowstorm crying to find his son. He believed his son was in Philadelphia and said he would go mad if not found. He traveled from Pittsburg to Atlantic City then to Philadelphia in hopes of a Christmas reunion. He was taken to Philadelphia Hospital in a worked state with only 20 cents in his pocket.
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