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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
7
A crumpled clipping notes pickpockets at work in the city. It mentions two pockets looted near a prominent place and a shopkeeper’s warning to keep a loose grasp on customers. The fragment hints at multiple thefts but lacks full details.
Fragmented journal items mention police activity and a wounded officer, a domestic science class opening, lost watch theft, prize awards, and officers elected. Names and places include Scranton, Myer Kaviden, Old Payne, Kenyon homestead, Minkely, Guernsey's hall, and Commonwealth building.
An advertisement from Mears and Hagen promotes gloves as a nicer gift with a free pretty enameled box. The pitch emphasizes the box as a complimentary bonus with purchase.
Mayor Moir orders city policemen under Chief Wrebling to stop Sunday newspaper hawking by newsboys. Coalition of Christian Endeavorers backs the move as the police aim to suppress the practice despite expected resistance.
On Tuesday morning 1894 an assignee for the creditors of M Solomon & Co announces a sale of the entire stock at the store room Ha Penn avenue Scranton Pa. The stock includes clothing men furnishings hosiery notions with sale terms to be announced. Freight shipments at D Tl W freight house not received for Christmas or New Year but delivery allowed until noon on the listed days. Also advertisement for 1.00 slippers at Mahon's Shoe store S08 Locka WOnns avenue.
A self described candidate declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for select council in the Seventownth ward. The note mentions Phil Weil and references campaign themes and local politics. It also advertises Muntington's at 420 Spruce Street for cakes and ice cream.
The Berunton Tribune notes the local work preparation is ready for delivery on January 4 as the Your Book for 1900 reference issue goes to press.
The Musketeers production starring James O'Neil as D Artangan opens tomorrow morning. Other items include 10 000 Havana cigars at S06 per hundred, Lane's wines and cigars at 820 Spruce Street, and a selection of fountain pens and briar pipes from 207 Wyoming Avenue.
An OCR fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain, sore gums, wind colic, and diarrhea, claiming it cures all issues and is sold worldwide. The ad warns to buy only the original product for twenty five cents per bottle.
The New England Society prepares for its thirteenth annual dinner with extensive plans and an expected larger attendance. Speakers include Rev William Elliot Griffis and William H McElroy of the New York Journal, with reception and a notable program of toasts and tableaux.
Detective Ike Seidman and Constable Ira Mitchell raid hotel slots tied to the Owl machines linked to Alderman Kelly’s office thefts. Six machines seized from Carroll’s Grand Central and Ig natz Aram’s on South Washington. Alderman Kelly’s hearing on seizures postponed. Elman seeks warrants for Seidman and Woelkers. Machines reportedly destroyed. ownership unspecified. Also notes Musketeers tickets and a Griffin Art Co sales pitch.
The text notes a Weather Bureau head visiting Scranton due to his periodical visits related to property he owns there and mentions his national reputation. It states Mr Moore is acting as secretary of agriculture while both the secretary and his assistant are away from Washington.
George Herron of Caybon street vanished after leaving home Monday evening to visit his son Frank at Lackawanna hospital. He is about 64 with brown hair gray whiskers and a blue mark near an eye. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, wore a cap and dark clothes, and has a wife and two children. He sometimes suffers fits.
The funeral for George F B Kingsley who died at his home in Ankey will be held this afternoon at 2 from the residence. The Kolehian Templars in the city are urged to attend with a special car for Sly Knights on the Peckville line leaving at 1 40. The Distle Vent commandery met and decided to attend the funeral, with members coming by train from Wilkes Barre at noon.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway runs solid palace sleeping cars, dining cars, and day coaches from Chicago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock and Copper Country with no car changes. Direct connections extend to Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming and more. Coupon ticket agents sell tickets via the line.
An agreement promises a money refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure the court or weld. David M. Jones and M. J. Vetter sign alongside Albert Schutta and other names.
A brief note extols the Fe and Scranton product as superior to any fountain pen in the world, signaling strong confidence in its craftsmanship and durability for discerning writers.
An OCR fragment lists goods and vendors including Clear St Landis 267 Wyoming avenue Fancy Stationery Reynolds Firs and Sterling desk blotters. It notes a sale of seats for James ONeill and his Musketeers and references Pocono cigars and a Hotel Jermyn cigar at 10 cents.
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