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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
4
Forty five Complete Holiday Stores under one roof invite shoppers to Jonas Longs Sons where Santa appears daily. The store promises dependable goods and prices, with quality slightly better and prices a touch lower than competitors.
A fourth floor display offers furniture pieces for gift giving including book cases in oak and mahogany and a few in maple. Prices range from three dollars to seventy five dollars with many pieces in between. Come and see the collection.
Retail promotion highlights deep markdowns on women and children's garments at Lackawanna avenue shop. Deals include Buna jackets in English kersey and navy, tailored velvet waists, Thibet fur trims, and children's choir outfits, with substantial price reductions and past price references.
A large collection of children’s books is available with colored pictures plain editions fancy cut outs linen bindings and chatterbox styles. Prices range from 2 cents to 2 dollars per book and many options are displayed at counters.
A Wonderful's day trip to a toy store reveals rare gadgets from European centers. The sale features special prices on items like washing powders, iron steves, carpet sweepers, train sets, dice, spelling cubes, and more. Anniversary handkerchiefs and embroidered linen pieces tempt customers with deep discounts across multiple lines.
Residents of Water Gap and nearby areas learn that William Dennis, a Delaware Water Gap native, who vanished years ago, is alive and wealthy in Sierra County California. He has sent money home and plans to support his elderly mother, with a possible return. News notes also mention a patriotic program and service events involving local Civil War veterans and Grand Army members.
Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierre plans a special patriotic service at Penn Avenue Baptist Church Sunday evening. The event honors national service and features a communal program led by the church staff and congregants.
At 2 AM the Moran manslaughter jury remained divided with no known positions. Judge Yerkes hinted at possible discharge only if no verdict emerges. Juror John Whitbeck, a laborer from Olyphant, is severely ill with bilious troubles requiring medical care.
A quirky line from a New York Journal item features a boarder and a lanMady debating payment habits. The exchange hints at a looming consequence for late or absent payment, reflecting a harsh, satirical tone typical of the era.
Judge Yerkes presided over a crowded docket featuring Mrs. Henry M. Williams accused of stealing two volumes of The Wandering Jew from Beidleman’s shop. Other verdicts included two boys acquitted for insulting the American flag and Vincenzo Lalli jailed for pointing a pistol, with numerous costs allocated or disputed.
In two Scranton divorce depositions, Mary E Metlers says husband abused her and threatened her life after she refused to let him ride her bicycle. Henry W Sweeting sues Eliza over desertion after she refused to move to Scranton, prompting him to seek a new partner.
Policeman Dyer, in street clothes, served a subpoena in Amell street area when a crowd surged at him. George Hore, four years old, son of ex Alderman More, led the disturbance. Dyer struck a youth who attacked him and arrested the others. The unidentified man was jailed at Cedar avenue station to await a police court appearance.
Arrangements are set for the annual Carbondale institute of teachers to be held in the city during the week beginning January 2. Sessions run in morning and afternoon blocks from 10 to 15, 10.05 to 10.50, 11 to 11.45, 1.40 to 2.00, 2.30 to 4. The Monday program includes organization in the morning and first lectures in the afternoon. Instructors listed include Prof Hully of Bucknell, Miss Redford of Reading, and Prof Greene of West Chester.
The semi annual exam for admission to the bar will be held next week starting Monday. The local examining board comprises Attorneys E F Newcomb J W Oakford and John M Harris. Nearly a dozen candidates have registered.
Treasurer W W Watson announced a cable from Superintendent Benton confirming the Tenero vein continues into the mountain beyond the intersecting Blanco vein. The Tenero Mining and Milling Co develops silver in Honduras and expects shipments to New York after completing a mill and improving ore output. Local directors and investors vow continued faith as development proceeds.
The Barber Asphalt Paving Company submits a ten year proposal to repair and maintain Scranton streets. Bids include prices for asphalt work curb work and concrete paving with a five hundred dollar certified check and Trinidad Lake pitch extract certificates. The council approves the low responsive bid and awards the contract effective December 12.
The Holiday store advertises widest assortments of novelties holiday books and gifts with prices from 39¢ to 5.98 including toys cosmetics gloves and boxes. It promotes Henty and Vassar books and new holiday bindings plus confectionery specials at 20¢ per pound and up. Fashions include men’s neckwear and a wide glove lineup led by real kid gloves and options up to 2.00.
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