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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
14
Norton’s Book Store advertises new and classic books in various bindings and sets at discounts from publishers’ prices. It lists children’s books, Sabbath school materials, Bibles, hymnals, art calendars, diaries, stationery, novelties, dolls and toys, periodical subscriptions, and invites early inspection to secure better service.
The Board of Trade announces its 1899 officers will be nominated at Monday evening’s session. A large attendance is expected as the manufacturers' committee offers a supper for the annual January meeting. Debates are anticipated on renewing the contract with KE G Dun and Company. Nominations include Frank Silliman Jr and others. Reynolds Bros. provides latest card engraving.
John Gilmore of South Scranton, seized by la grippe and confined at home, became delirious and fled his residence yesterday before being returned by friends. Dr Ritz notes yearly variation in grippe effects, with this season causing muttering delirium and fear of imagined events.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarmuel B. Price were held yesterday afternoon at her North Washington avenue home. Many friends from Wilkes Barre Pittston and beyond the state attended. Rev. I J Lansing led the brief ceremony with Dr N G Turke a former pastor assisting. Bearers included Judge Archbald W O Parke W D Kennedy Townsend Poore T H Hurley H G Shafer. Interment followed at the Dunmore family plot. Out of town attendees included Mrs Stroebel Dr Cole Price William Price of Peanchville N J and Robert Price Morristown N J.
Mr and Mrs C D Stanley of Jefferson Avenue hosted a dancing and euchre party at their home on Thursday evening for their daughter Michels twentieth birthday. Guests included L R Coe ten Minnie Bayer Gat tride Elston Ruth Brooks Mabel Stanley Daisy Kinton Jessie Storms Fred Stanley C P D Stanley Charles Th Concord Thomas Farrman Willian T Walters Dre F L Ware and Dr Fred Montgomery of White Haven Pa.
Demonstrations of the Munyon inhaler are being shown at several city drug stores. The inhaler is claimed to contain several new ideas in its construction and is presented as beneficial for colds catarrh asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat and lung diseases.
Until Christmas we offer purchasers a handseame cat endlar wall pocket as a beautiful souvenir. Buy early and view them in our window. Open evenings until Christmas at OCr and Mation Tea Co. 311 Lack and 118 South Main Avenue Hyde Park.
Feral decorations in high demand for Christmas include holly, mistletoe, wreaths, bouquets, and pine roping. Marvin & Muir advertises designs in the Mears Building at Corner Spruce and Washington Avenue.
The Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian Church invites orders for any kind of cake at any date from now until after the holidays. Orders may be addressed to Mrs. B. Ek. Watson or Miss Hunt.
Fine Mekle Dastors Berry Dishes Cake Dishes and Butter Dishes advertised as great bargains. Davi dow Broz at 227 Lackawanna Ave and Clark's aliness at 417 Spruce Street offer Christmas trees. Green Pala at 120 Washington Avenue and Amus order station promote complete holiday lines.
The Large Furniture Warerooms Of Protheroe & Co will stay open evenings through the holidays at 129 Pony Avenue. The Scranton Wine and Liquor Co store offers holiday goods and related items for shoppers.
Fragmented OCR lists stores and locations around Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Dunmore New Jersey style signs including Beidleman s Reynolds Pros and Clark Co. It also notes Greene s Warranted Syrup of Tolu for coughs promising refunds for unsatisfied customers and mentions a By product of Tur if.
North End property owners rally for a fresh push to pave Providence road and North Main avenue to the city line. A petition will seek council approval for brick paving with signatures of a large majority pledged, while debates focus on sewer timing and street line adjustments.
Reynolds Bros. offer leather card cases with no mortgage burden, buying for spot and minimizing expenses to stay well below competing dealers in price.
Local ad notes alarm clocks warranted for one year priced at 69 cents. Names Davidow Broa and Clark's annex appear with addresses on Lackawanna avenue and Washington avenue, Holly and the location 120 Washington avenue. Wreath roping and Mistletoe mentioned as available seasonal items.
The schedule lists examination dates from December 19 to December 4 with times and subjects. Topics include Blackstone’s Commentaries on Property, Contracts, Trusts, Common Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Corporations, Evidence, Practice and Procedure in Pennsylvania, Equity, Domestic Relations, Kent’s Commentaries, Decedent’s Estate, Constitutional Law, and Partnership.
A clergyman reported missing watch and money after a bath at Furcell’s. Police investigators could not explain how valuables left the safe. A desk boy, new to duties, had moved a clergyman’s envelope into a private safe compartment, later found among the proprietor’s papers.
The Scranwn Bicycle club held its first winter smoker with entertainment by colored artists including a real cake-walk. Mrs. Van Osten and four others performed a musical specialty slated for Keith's in New York next week. Committee members were H. A. Pierce chairman John Broadbent Charles Crothamer Frank Wettling and J. W. B. Coleman.
Frank Reynolds of Hemlock street fell while climbing a pole and fractured his arm, taken to Moses Taylor Hospital. Adam Kowekl of 1216 Washington avenue slipped at work and strained muscles in his back, treated at Moses Taylor Hospital. Joan Gomez, four, a Delaware and Hudson section hand, fractured a leg unloading rails at Moose and was admitted to Lackawanna Hospital.
Pay high prices for a piano and find cheaper options at Guernsey Brothers. Special prices on office baskets from Reynolds Bros. Wey Wrent 205 and 2.00 imported and domestic piano boxes offered. Be guided to Clark's at 201 Washington avenue for Christmas remembrances.
The notice promotes skating tonight with band music and Sunday sessions. Reynolds Bros offer calendars, tocklers, gold plated inkstands, and a white diamond ring near half a carat priced at 312.00. Davidowros at 217 Lack aWwihna avenue is listed.
City engineer figures show Barber Asphalt Paving with lowest bid for ten years of repairs. Pennsylvania Asphalt Paving and Alcatraz Paving follow, with McDonald also listed. Ten year costs compare yard totals and per square yard rates, revealing shifts in annual repair scope and expenses.
A five member Century club of Philadelphia faces Scranton Bicycle club in a bowling match at the Scranton venue tonight. Scranton shows strong form and is expected to perform well, with many club members likely to attend. Names include J. G B. Coleman a. G. Worden L. L. Van Wormer George Koch and William Roper.
William A. E. Moore was found guilty of first degree robbery in the Martin Mahen case at the New Amsterdam Hotel. The jury, after five days of trial and a three hour deliberation, recommended mercy to the court. sentencing expected Monday while co-defendant Fayone Moore faces further proceedings.
Local ad invites the public to sample Huylers fine line of Bon Bons and Chocolates with nearly one hundred varieties and fancy boxes. Offers Mixture at 8 and 10 cents per pound, Holly Boxes 1 lb filled at 35 and 60 cents, Florida Oranges from 25 cents per dozen. Phone 2542.
A notice announces B M Tewkesbury as a candidate for common councilman. The letter is dated with a respectful sign-off and mentions an address at 200 Washington Avenue below Tribune. Richard Harding Davis History of the late war is referenced as a likely related item.
Advertisement notes the best dents in the city from the Court House Havana Cigiur Factory operated by FL Ar mangol at 17 Washington Avenue. Mentions La Paloma de Scranton and The Court House cigars, with $1.00 ferns for peas as Christmas memories at Clark's.
The Scranton Wine and Liquor Company lists Catholic prayer books and Reynolds Bros wines on hand at 129 Penn Avenue with telephone contact 6412. Painted calendars advertised by Reynolds Bros appear in the entry.
A new daily feature will run each day from December 8 through Christmas. The program invites readers to follow verse and visuals tied to the holiday season.
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