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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
6
We dispose of the entire Boots Shoes and Slippers stock bought from Morris Bros to clear space for new merchandise. No greater money saving sale in Scranton, come while the assortment remains large.
The item lists several individuals with scattered mentions of travel to New York for business, family visits, and social events. It references Jomes Traugott Ja li, M Bloch, and others in brief notices of movement and court or local affairs. The text mentions extended visits, trips, and a few local officials in vague contexts.
Notice directs readers to refer to the third page of the paper for advertising specifics from Meals and Magen with the number 7 referenced.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion round trip tickets from all Pennsylvania points to Morrisburg for the Republican state convention in Harrisburg on April 25. Tickets are single fare for the round trip with a twenty five cent minimum. Sold April 24 and 25 and valid until April 28 inclusive.
Emmett Kirkwood defeats opponent in recent match at Keowlh's Dilliard parlocs and now declines to play again under the same conditions. The challenger, D Hothermel, claims Kirkwood previously beat him here and refuses further competition.
Mrs Toby accused her husband James Mahon of violent assault after a late night incident at Toby's store near Spruce Street. Milthon, a passerby, rescued the woman as Mahon claimed the act, and police officers later arrested both inside and around the damaged premises.
The Knights of Columbus opened a Washington Avenue club house bought from the Ex celsior Social club. Over 1000 visitors viewed the building during a reception to 10 o’clock. Bishop M d O Hobsin praised the facility, with songs by local singers and Foote of Archbald performing. The nine Henry rooms include lounge spaces, billiards, kitchen, sleeping quarters, and a council chamber. Membership stands at about 200.
Andrew Walsh a 2 year old brakeman on the Lackawanna railroad was instantly killed in the West Scranton yard near Carluc cis stone works. He was between two gondola cars when they uncoupled and the rear car passed over him. Coroner authorized movement of the body to Pittston.
Reduced prices on Fancy Fresh Creamery Butter in 3 and 5 lb boxes at 24c per lb. Coursen's Print Butter touted as city’s finest table butter, received daily. Coursen's Creamery Butter sold in 50 lb packages, cut 22c per lb, product of celebrated creamery. Two pounds per lb by the package.
The select council reconsidered a library control measure and indefinitely postponed action. Debating members attacked the library trustees with harsh remarks as Vaughan urged audit of city books and tied incidental expenses to wine suppers. The vote split along party lines with many Democrats opposing reconsideration.
A catalog of menu items lists clam chowder and consommé with noodles, prime ribs of beef, grown gravy, baked Oplaware shad, hollandaise sauce, mashed potatoes, and succotash.
The council discussed lowering mast light heights to eighteen feet with three feet clearance and treating yearly electric light costs at seventy five dollars. It referred resolutions to committees, including fire hydrant placements at Florida avenue Reese Street and Theodore Street, and aging widow restitution.
D. D. Jones & Son undertakers relocate from 319 Washington avenue to 24 Washington avenue beside city hall. Owner Mr Jones also shifts residence to the new address and resumes night call service.
Thursday evenings begin April 2 in Gernsey hall for sale at Foote Fuller's and Guernsey hall. Nettleton's Dress Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen on Washington avenue by Connell building. Emake The Popular Punch Cigar priced 14 cents.
An advertisement touts silk shades offered at 59 cents with a promise of surprising quality. It encourages customers to call and view the product in the window display to gain confidence before purchasing.
Professor Albert N. Welles of the high school outlines liquid air manufacture at 1250 pounds pressure and demonstrates chilling experiments. He shows ice formation on metal and a frozen steak, insists liquid air is not dangerous unless confined, and notes current limited use with plants in New York Munich and London.
The joint fire department committee of councils and Mayor Molt inspected the new Crystal wagon and water battery last night. Fresh from Gilhool's shop, it carries 1,200 feet of hose, weighs about a ton, costs 875, and is regarded as the city's finest wagon.
Council approved buying eight new horses after a report from Veterinarian Co. M Litterly and Chief Walker noted the current team of eight fit for service plus 18 extras. Horses owned by Eagles Crystals Franklins Nay Augs and Neptunes range 15 to 26 years old and suffer from wind-broken spavin or blind staggers. Resolution allows purchase pending a future ordinance and allocates about $1,600.
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