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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
8
Three floors of 100 by 650 feet display a large variety of gifts including books Bibles diaries toys dolls calendars and framed pictures. Customers praise the show and are urged to visit early for better attention with goods reserved and delivered when wanted. Open evenings until after Christmas.
The board debated insurance on school buildings, reallocating a $4,000 policy and preserving $8,000 on No 9 while moving $4,000 to No 38. Talks on No 9 grounds grading and a retaining wall led to voting for grading to Schroeder with later extension. Gertrude McGee appointed Primary A at No 10.
The funeral of Nellie McGinnis, who died after being fatally burned at the Motel Jermyn, was held from Peech Street home. A 10 o clock requiem mass was celebrated at St Peter's Cathedral by Father John Loughran, with interment in the cathedral cemetery. pallbearers included Thomasauburne Morrie Blechert Michael Jordan Joseph O'Donnell Joseph McAndrew and Robert Nealon. Floral tributes came from Hotel Jermyn employees.
A printed card offers a refund on eight cent Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It guarantees decent service with money back, listing J G Howe & Son and several others in Dunmore Providence Avoca Mooale Minogka and Davin as signatories.
An advertisement from Boranton Belding Company touts a dip to infect bedding and contents of infected rooms on premises, warning of contamination.
Steam Hoating and Plumbing, P. F. M. T. Howley advertise Japanese goods and Chinese flowers at cost. They list a retail location at 217 Spruce street and promote a Hotel Jermyn cigar.
The city Christian Endeavor union executive committee met at Grace Reformed Church to condemn selling and crying Sunday papers. They reported informing the mayor but action depended on his acceptance. The matter was referred to the committee on fund and fellowship to devise immediate action and means to end the Sunday paper trade.
District Attorney John TR Jones appointed Constable Timothy Jones of the Fifth ward as acting county detective during Detective Leyshon’s absence. Leyshon travels to Italy to fetch Angelo Peloni, wanted for the murder of Antonio Spinello on Sunday evening, Oct 2, at 614 Forge. Jones has served as Leyshon’s deputy and began duty yesterday.
A West Scranton board of trade delegation heard from Delaware Lackawanna & Western and Scranton Mallway officials that they strongly support a viaduct at the West Lackawanna avenue crossing. Divisional Superintendent A C Ballsburs and General Manager Frank Silliman Jr pledged to push plans, with council considering a $194 bond ordinance to fund the project ahead of February elections.
Frank McMarkey aged 47 and Annie Bgina kely aged 50, both of Duryea, appeared before Alderman Kasson and were married by license. The bride is twelve years older than the groom and has prior marriages, with a divorce and a widowhood last March. One store will be open every evening not Christmas. Finley’s.
Patrick Duffy dies at his Kelser Avenue home in Scranton on December 18. He reportedly had served 20 years in an ism. Funeral announced later.
A list of assorted confections with pricing for 1 lb and 5 lb boxes. Includes Bon Bons, Chocolates, Chocolate Creams, Glace Fruits, Mailliards, Huylers, and Alligrette varieties with prices ranging from 25c to 90c per item or box.
A mad rampage by Thomas Ludden in Old Forge and nearby areas left Officer Patrick Rafferty dead and Officer Thomas McKenna dying after a violent assault by Ludden and a mob. Ludden, reported rabies‑like, was beaten by neighbors and jailed, with little hope of recovery as he languished in his cell. Local residents recall his troubled history and fears of further violence as officials prepare an inquest into Rafferty’s death.
Elder John M Whitaker spoke at the Co operative hall West Scranton on mans origin and destiny from the Mormon Bible perspective. He argued revelation is the only solution to life mystery and described spirits as offspring of heavenly parents who progress through choices and obedience.
A fire last night at about 1015 o'clock destroyed shoes in the Lester Shoe Store window at 2 Lackawanna Avenue. About fifty pairs were placed in cotton in the display, and the flames caused significant damage to the window and contents. Firemen contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Advertises Rosebud Calendars featuring children and flowers lithographed in color. Offers free calendars to buyers of extracts and baking powder while supplies last, with distribution continuing into December and a promise of early delivery for Christmas season seekers.
A short notice lists contact at 41 Lackawanna Avenue and 123 South Main Avenue with a prompt delivery phone line 12 for service inquiries.
The cotton fire spread quickly through the shop before the blaze could be contained. George Bede and Trance Davis, two interested parties, acted promptly and extinguished the flames, preventing further damage to the shoe store.
The semi annual law examinations are being conducted this week in the law library by Examinera John M. Har re, J. W. Oakford and John S. Kelly. Those who are undergoing the ex aminations are: WN. Landh, Palmer Williame, J. R. Van Dusen, P, FE, Kil cullen, Frank TF, PatMips, Thomas Hanley, Rev, John T. Dunn and DB, FB, Watson.
The University Glee Mandolin and Banjo club departs Princeton for a Christmas trip in special cars loaned by Mr. Garrett of Baltimore and Thomas King. The schedule runs December 18 Wilmington December 19 Baltimore December 2 Washington December 21 Pittsburg December 22 Erie December 43 Buffalo December 45 Scranton.
Children brought with a grown person receive a ticket for free entry and a chance to win beautiful prizes on display in the large Dry Goods room.
A promotional note lists 12 prize items for a girls gift drawing including dolls in pink blue and yellow, doll carriage, toy piano, swing hobby horse, silver drum, sled, sleigh, tools in chest and enamel toy dresser. No purchase needed and entries free. more visits increase chances.
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