Dealers' Prices Highlight Hidden Costs in Shortage
The text notes that without certain items, consumers would owe dealers four to five dollars, underscoring an elevated risk of extra charges during supply gaps.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
3
The text notes that without certain items, consumers would owe dealers four to five dollars, underscoring an elevated risk of extra charges during supply gaps.
The Brownie Club presents its project at Mrs. J. L. Connell's home to support the Lackawanna hospital. The Merry Workers stage an Easter sale for the Home for the Friendless, offering pillows and other crafted items. A subscription dance at Fue Eye Club draws younger society, with Mrs. Boies Blackinton and Mr. Warren as chaperones.
The joint estimates committee of councils, largely Republican with two Democrats, will meet tonight. Changes to the old ordinance likely to be decided, with swift final passage planned. The session may report the ordinance printing and push swift readings before May 1, with adjourned meetings if needed. Flowers by Eastor Diantay and plumbing services by Mears' Building and Howley cited among local ads.
Rev Dr Chapman delivers a strong Passover sermon at the Linden Street temple urging congregants to celebrate with true meaning. He links the festival to Jewish identity, moral power, and education of children, noting the observance will conclude next Wednesday at sundown with first and last days holidays observed.
Citywide bank closings mark Good Friday as local offices observe the holiday. A box office for A Contented Woman opens this morning at One Lyceum. Probate granted for James McDade's will. marriages and licenses noted for Loren C. Rozell and Emma Wead.
Police recount a horse mounted hunt after a thief stole a fur coat from a horse dealer Waldron near the Hook and Ladder House. A hunter captured the suspect Henry Ricker of Pittston on Scranton Street near the man house bridge. he is about thirty and accused of looting.
A brief notice urges readers to place orders today with Clark at Mears' building for hose and carnation arrangements.
Derick attorney John J. Jones files the two week April sessions criminal trial list beginning Monday April 18 with thirty two heard exceptions and many jail cases carried over from prior terms. Judges Archbald and Edwards preside with possible third judge. district attorney Jones aims to add a third judge to handle the load.
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