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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
6
Santa Claus could not bring a better present than a book. Our large assortment includes Bibles from four publishers priced 25e to 15 dollars, Prayer Books, Hymnals, Art Calendars, Christmas Cards, Fine Stationery, Games and Toys. Three floors, bright display, helpful staff, ideal for present buying.
A note records Chotee selling cut flowers at Palmer and McDonalds located at 44 Spruce. The brief entry lists the business activity and location without additional context.
New officers of Williamson Lodge were installed last night in Maccab Hall on Penn Avenue. Nearly two hundred Masons attended the ceremony led by District Deputy Grand Master Thomas F. Wells and Past Masters TY. F. Pellman, Fr. 8. Barker, and F. L. Brownes. A banquet followed the event with broader attendance and speeches marking the installation of officers and the lodge’s continued activities.
A letter from OOF. Willan urges restoration of the college’s campus life and funding. He laments conflicts delaying reopening and asks the public press to support a prompt return to normal operations for students and staff.
The Crown Kings defeated the Crescenta by a decisive score as pressure built early in the match. A controversial 15 yard penalty awarded after a Crescenta foul aided the Crown Kings, who then secured a touchdown and dominated the second half, prompting plans to post a monetary challenge with the Sporting Editor if Crescenta disputes the result.
Mayor Bailey signed an ordinance and seven resolutions directing Scranton Traction to plank and guard rails within city limits where trails exist. Traction has sixty days to comply. failure prompts the street commissioner to proceed and bill the company. Other measures include engine house heating upgrades and street and utility extensions.
The Shore Acres production tours the Academy of Music with a festive play featuring love, patience, and hopeful life stories. The cast includes notable performers from New York and Kentucky, with a special Christmas presentation and a dinner event accompanying the show.
A garbled 19th century personal column lists individuals with origin towns and travels from Yale to New York City, Wilkes Barre to Eden, and explains visits, holidays, and social ties. It mentions university people, attorneys, engineers, and family visitors, with scattered fragments about displays and local ads.
In a crowded criminal session yesterday six assault and battery cases and one malefactor case faced juries. The juries returned not guilty in several fights while others were deadlocked or ruled against the prosecutors approach.
The elderly Martin Nealon of Pitt ten avenue faced a case for alleged assault on Mrs Alary Mopede after a feud over a fence on February 8. Defense by Joseph O Briva and prosecution by F J Peeters. Verdict was not guilty in a separate assault case against Joseph Wroblesni, tried just before adjournment. Two-thirds of costs charged to the prosecutor, one-third to the defendant.
The Superior Court is postponed to the second Monday of January for a special term. The order directs the calendar to begin the week of the new date with appeals, and requires a copy of the order be sent to the prothonotaries of affected counties for enforcement.
The notice lists various prices for rubies diamonds and sapphires with multiple styles and discounts. It mentions a disposal event and a closure of the business at 217 Lachka Ave. DAVIDOW.
Local retailer POOTE & SHEAR CO promotes a holiday sale with a Genuine Diamond Ring priced at 100 dollars, marked down from 200, and a calendar with cash offers. Customers urged to join crowds at Bethle pin’s holiday store on Lacka Avenue for discounted merchandise and dining promotions.
The ad urges careful buying of china and glass with a large stock to choose from. It touts lamps that provide light first and then beauty, usefulness, and ornamentation as key qualities for Christmas gifts.
Ten experienced salesmen sought immediately at Daviden Bros 217 Lawn Heidhoman the Bookman headquarters Jay Hooks Calendars Diaries bring your card plate to The Tribune for pring
The public is informed that two young men who visited asking for support for the Young Women’s Christian Association were not authorized by any officers. Mrs. Ripple, President, notes the incident.
The School of Music on Spruce Street announces Katharine Thiele and Ernest Thiele, both associated with the Scharwenka Conservatory New York, joining as voice and violin instructors. Additional qualified teachers are engaged to support piano cello ensemble instruction.
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