This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1895
Page
3
A clearance sale at Brothers Slip Palace located at 508 Lackawanna Avenue advertises 10 000 pairs of Christmas slippers. Shoppers may find assorted styles and sizes as part of the holiday promotion.
City officials report a movement to draft a general act for third class city government. Delegates from each city, including mayors and council members, will meet in Reading on March 11 to draft a bill for submission to the legislature.
In council last night Mr Nessis disputed a recess to after the holidays while Mr Nealis pressed for options on Davies and Allen properties to form a public park on North Main. A report from the judiciary committee opposed the solicitor’s appeal over damages in grading New street. The body approved lower assessors salaries and tax relief for firemen with three years active service. New measures include Birch street opening to Washington avenue and extra permanent man for Phoenix company. Ordinances raise Wald firemen pay to sixty dollars monthly and fund land for Wyoming avenue extension plus a Monsey avenue sewer.
A local light company adds brilliance to its storefront in Scranton as 258 incandescent lamps outline the building turning it into a metropolitan display. Lewis, Reilly & Davies are noted Scranton merchants with modern double stores offering footwear and other features.
Three divorces were granted yesterday. Phemla Jubuski and Theodore separated after a fortnight of brutal treatment and separations. John J. Morman secured a divorce from Margaret after their marriage in 1887 and her desertion. Elizabeth M. Daniels obtained a divorce from Richard F. Daniels after years of discord and his desertion in 1890.
An expert troupe called Little Trixie entertained at Davis Theater with a sharp mix of specialty acts. May Smith Robbing leads the ensemble with dainty charm and cleverness, Rosa Delany and Lorene Jansen dance well, Delaro sings Jamie in strong voice, and Harry Fanell plus Fred Robbins provide comic and musical entertainment. The program features a burlesque villain Lew McCord and German yodler George Watson, with repeats planned this and tomorrow with matinees.
The Scranton Cash Store and Lindley Market on Washington avenue present the season’s finest trim. Confectionery windows showcase figs almonds dates and nuts. fruit and produce include oranges grapefruits bananas pineapples grapes. Poultry and game displays complete an elaborate, holly adorned exhibit praised as the best in the city.
Prominent local donor supports Christmas relief via the Associated Charities. Mrs Duggan coordinates volunteers from charity groups to identify families and ensure no child goes without holiday dinner or gifts. Davidow Bros and Turnquest's advertise a wide range of goods and loan services to aid shoppers and households.
Attorney Cornelius Smith and John G. Jennings push for a venue change in the Burns Smith case amid deposition affidavits alleging jury packing and local press bias. The judges hear arguments before Gunster and Edwards as motions and supporting papers are reviewed, with Archbald presiding.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.