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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
4
An annual holiday sale offers women's coats and suits at reduced prices. The piece highlights season’s fashion from top makers, with terms like tailor mode suites, velvet vests, and Thibet lined coats. Pricing is shown as marked down from previous levels with bold market-town style.
A toy store showcases novelties from European centers with special today only prices. Traine of Cars, carpet sweepers, and other items advertise affordable values as featured products across the store basement.
In a bustling Anniversary Sale buyers flock to Wenen's linen and handkerchiefs with deep discounts across items. Embroidered lace borders, printed borders, and silk initials feature prominently while prices start as low as 5c for various items and exceed to $2.50 for sets.
Two day bargain sale highlights the latest New York novelties in cups and saucers. Imported sets with delicate decorations drop from 75 cents to 125 dollars to a choice of thirty five cents. Limited two day special offers emphasize low prices and availability.
The jury found George Wickenhoffer guilty on a third count of a indictment tied to the missing jewels from Levy & Bro. The trial featured his claim of finding diamonds and two rings, and his lawyers pressed for an appeal while the Levy family disputed his account.
A dramatic scene shows a woman pushing against a carriage in a crowded area as onlookers bet on the outcome. Nearby readers' letters to Santa Claus reveal a poignant plea from a ten year old boy asking for shoes and warmth after years without a visit. Secretary Atherton is expected back from a tour with gifts for a charity minstrel show.
The Gallagher Cusick violin contest in South Scranton raises funds for St John’s church. Mer Gallagher and Councilman M J Cusick compete for a donated valuable instrument. A second contest pairs Alan Julia Donnelly and Miss Tillie McGee for a diamond ring as the church fair opens Saturday evening. Carpenters have set up booths in the church basement and volunteers gather items for displays.
Interest in the sale grows among workers at the White Heart with plans for money schemes kept secret by various contractors. The article notes competitive tables and ongoing speculation about which schemes will be attempted.
A hidden water main leak under Centre Street near Wyoming Avenue disrupted service and caused a Sunday accident injuring Morgan Willing of West Seaton. Excavation showed an old main feeding the station house. repairs and thawing followed leaving Centre Street station without water for two days.
Carpenter John Chenowich employed by North End Lumber fell from a scaffold Tuesday afternoon and suffered a severe leg fracture. He was taken home on Wayne avenue for medical attention. This is his third accident in a short period.
Travelers urged to use the Lake Shore route from Buffalo to Chicago with fast daily departures at 6 40 am and 9 95 am arriving 8 45 and 7 59 pm. The line promises quick travel plus low rates and broad service to western and southwestern points. Also a medical ad claims Dr Agnew cures heart pains with rapid relief and long lasting effect backed by testimonials.
The sale follows removal of all restraints as creditors take full control of the merchant stock seized in a fraud case. Stock will be cleared out rapidly at 124 Penn Avenue near St Charles Hotel, Scranton PA, with store hours extended to 9 PM Saturdays. Discounts advertise half price on suits and coats while warning against misleading banners.
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